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Turkey Hill Minit Markets named Times Leader Readers’ Choice winner for third straight year

<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; For the third straight year, readers have chosen PNC Bank as the name you can bank on.</p><p>Pete Danchak, PNC&#8217;s regional president, is thrilled for the designation of Best Bank in the Times Leader 2016 Readers&#8217; Choice contest.</p><p>&#8220;We feel very fortunate to be the trusted bank for financial services in the region,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We have developed many long-term relationships with our customers and community organizations, allowing all to grow together.&#8221;</p><p>Danchak said PNC Bank&#8217;s philosophy is to strengthen both the company and the community. He pointed to PNC&#8217;s &#8220;long track record&#8221; of supporting the arts, citing PNC&#8217;s support of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, the United Way, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.</p><p>&#8220;We feel if our community grows and prospers, we will all succeed,&#8221; he said.</p><p>PNC Bank employs nearly 700 people at 66 branch offices in the northeast region, Danchak said, adding many have been with PNC for 25 or more years.</p><p>&#8220;We value our employees&#8217; commitment and passion to serving our clients and customers,&#8221; Danchak said. &#8220;Many of our employees also serve as volunteers in many community organizations.&#8221;</p><p>He said PNC has always encouraged employees to take an active role in their communities.</p><p>PNC&#8217;s northeast region includes Luzerne, Lackawanna and Monroe counties and the Lehigh Valley area. Corporate offices are housed in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Danchak said.</p><p>&#8220;We strive to be customer-focused.&#8221; Danchak said. &#8220;Like I said, our commitment is to our clients and the communities we serve.&#8221;</p><p>Danchak said PNC and its employees want to add whatever they can to the quality of life in Northeastern Pennsylvania.</p><p>He said the region has access to major cities and markets, while offering a lifestyle rich in family values and traditions.</p><p>&#8220;This region is multi-generational,&#8221; Danchak said. &#8220;And we have a great educational system, outstanding recreational venues and an abundance of natural resources and beauty.&#8221;</p><p>Danchak said Northeastern Pennsylvania &#8220;is blessed with a strong road infrastructure, industrial parks and a dedicated workforce with a strong reputation.&#8221;</p><p>He said leveraging the region&#8217;s strengths is the key to retaining and recruiting the best workers and their families.</p><p>While at PNC&#8217;s branch on Schechter Drive in Wilkes-Barre Township, Danchak walked around the building, saying hello to customers and employees.</p><p>&#8220;Our customers have been loyal to PNC for years,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We try to show our appreciation to them every day.&#8221;</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">PNC Bank branch manager Andrew Gavlick in his office on Schecter Drive. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_TTL032616BestBank1.jpg</photo0><caption0>PNC Bank branch manager Andrew Gavlick in his office on Schecter Drive. </caption0><photoCredit0>Aimee Dilger | Times Leader </photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_TTL032616BestBank2.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">PNC Regional President Pete Danchak poses for a photo in the PNC Bank on Schecter Drive in Wilkes-Barre Township. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_TTL032616BestBank2.jpg</photo1><caption1>PNC Regional President Pete Danchak poses for a photo in the PNC Bank on Schecter Drive in Wilkes-Barre Township. </caption1><photoCredit1>Aimee Dilger | Times Leader </photoCredit1></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Bill O&#8217;Boyle</p><p>boboyle@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Bill O&#8217;Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

PNC Bank rated tops for third straight year