Lakeland President and CEO Thomas Shara announced Brian Gragnolati, the immediate past chairman on the board of trustees for the American Hospital Association, was appointed to the bank's board of directors.

With its headquarters in New Jersey and operations in California, Florida and Canada, White Toque sells both frozen and dry specialty foods to more than 250 distributors and wholesalers across the nation.

Of the five promotions announced for January 2020, three members started their work with the firm as interns.

“We chose to base our operations in the Garden State because of its strategic location at the center of the Northeast Corridor, its proximity and easy access to ports throughout the region, its first-rate infrastructure and its dynamic workforce within the state,” said Shawnee Trucking Co. founder Balram Laa.

This is the first time in more than 10 years that any casino in Atlantic City has distributed bonuses to all full-time team members, union included.

“We are excited to have Daisy on our team," said Senior Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Vito Giannola. "She will be leading the marketing and communications charge at a critical time for SB One Bank as we continue to build our brand and strength in the metropolitan market."

Edward Rigby will serve as partner in the Tax Services Department.

Seven companies gave presentations and graduated from Newark Venture Partners at the event hosted by Audible at its Innovation Cathedral.

Greg Maes brings 25 years of experience to the position.

Suresh Krishnan and Eric Bartenstein were promoted to newly created leadership roles in the North America Accident and Health division.

In 2019, casinos in Atlantic City made more than $3 billion for the first time since 2012.

The contest will award two grand prizes from the bank, CBS NewsRadio 880 and the New Jersey Devils valued at more than $100,000 in two categories: general and minority- or women-owned businesses.