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Park National Bank, Newark

Nominated By: Midland Theatre

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Park National Bank (PNB) truly exemplifies the caring corporate citizen. The Bank has been instrumental in the continuing success of all three major arts venues in Newark—the Midland Theatre, Newark Library and The Works–and others in the area, including Weathervane Playhouse and the newly-formed Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, the Midland Theatre launched a capital campaign to restore, equip and endow the historic theatre. Park National Bank made a significant corporate contribution of $250,000 and the senior leadership team all contributed generously bringing the total of PNB corporate and individual donations to more than $500,000. The Newark Public Library has been in existence since 1908and opened a new multi-million dollar Main Library in February 2002.Significant contributions from PNB, both in revenue and volunteer time, helped to insure the overwhelming passage of the bond issue in 1997 which made the Library a reality. The Works, a Smithsonian affiliate, is a museum and art center in downtown Newark which also receives meaningful support from PNB. Like The Midland, The Works received significant contributions from PNB for their recent successful $10million capital campaign. This leadership from PNB has positioned Newark and Licking County arts organizations so that they can grow to better meet the expanding information needs of the residents of their community. One would be hard pressed to find a community event or organization that doesn’t have Park National Bank funds or employees at the center of their effort.