Lancaster, PA – On June 15, 2009, Conestoga Valley School District welcomed Mark Thudium from Prudential Homesale as their newest Corporate Partner.  Mark Thudium will be the “Official Corporate Sponsor of the Conestoga Valley School District Webpage”.  The three year deal allows for Prudential Homesale led by Thudium, the ability to create a banner ad and link to homes currently available in the Conestoga Valley School District. 

In addition to the exposure on the school district's homepage, Prudential will also have the option to set up marketing tables at various athletic events, program advertising in athletic and theater programs,  public address announcements and inclusion in district publications such as the Buckskin News and Family News & Views, along with many other unique marketing opportunities.

To find out how your company can partner with local school districts, the PIAA, the BIG 33 Football Classic or any of our other entities please contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!

LANCASTER, PA – Market Street Sports Group teamed up with Hempfield’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Management class on Thursday May 14^th to host the 2^nd Annual Market Street Sports Group Dodgeball Tournament at Hempfield High School.  This year’s tournament consisted of 32 teams of competing students, teachers and administrators.   The annual event was able to raise $2,300 for the Spina Bifida Resource. Jeff “I.M. Fun” Bertoni emceed the evenings festivities giving away door prizes and other surprises from Maggie Moo’s, Schwanger Brothers, Wheatland Federal Credit Union, Wilco Electric, and the Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster all corporate partners of the school district.  After a fun filled night of competitive dodge ball the “Buffalo Children” emerged victorious!  To get your company involved in unique opportunities such as this contact Market Street Sports Group today at 1-717-509-2803 or log onto www.marketstreetsportsgroup.com.

LANCASTER, PA – Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce it’s title sponsorship of the 2^nd Annual Nerf Dodgeball Tournament at Hempfield High School.  This year’s tournament on May 14^th at 6:00 p.m. will benefit the Spina Bifida Association of Lancaster.  Hempfield’s Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Management Class will run the 32 team event held at the high school’s gymnasium.  The inaugural event held in the spring of 2008 proved to be a hit with students, faculty and local businesses alike, who banded together to raise over $1,800 dollars for cancer research.  Market Street Sports Group President of Sales, Jeff “I.M. Fun” Bertoni will MC the evening’s festivities giving away door prizes and other surprises from Hempfield’s Corporate Partners!

Landisville PA - Maggie, the loveable cow spokesperson of Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream Treatery was on hand April 8^th, 2009 to present the students of Centerville Middle School a check in the amount of $1,202.00.   The kids earned the money as part of a fundraiser sponsored by Maggie Moo’s.   The students received a percentage back on each “Maggie O” and Maggie Moo’s ice cream cake they sold.  The funds go to supporting CMS’s Renaissance and stars programs. These programs offer incentives for students who show academic and behavioral success. The funds also support dances and other school related activities. The big ticket item we are working on this year is a 7th and 8th grade activity day. The theme of the day is culture and we hope to create an environment where the students learn about different cultures and get to experience aspects of other people’s cultures. CMS is a place where they have a diverse population and want to help student’s embrace the diversity.

 

Maggie Moo’s is a proud corporate partner of the Hempfield School District in Lancaster, PA.  To find out how you can partner with local school districts on unique community partnerships call Market Street Sports Group at 1-717-509-2803.

Landisville, PA -   The Brunner Burkhart Group of Coldwell Banker took ownership of the naming rights to Hempfield’s Varsity Baseball Field last October, on April 8^th they took over the concession stands at the Black Knight’s game vs. Manheim Township.

Ron and Sharon Burkhart worked in the stands serving hungry fans while their partner Ashley Brunner worked grilling up burgers and hot dogs in an effort to give the booster club the afternoon off so they could enjoy watching their kids take on the Blue Streaks. 

 

Ron Burkhart had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the newly christened field a day prior to the cook out.  The Brunner Burkhart Group will continue helping out by working two more baseball games this season and the Lancaster Lebanon League Track Meet at the stadium giving the Varsity Club time to get ready for the prom!

             

RED LION, PA- Market Street Sports Group and the Red Lion Area School District are proud to announce the signing of the districts first corporate partnership agreement with Sylvan Learning.

The three year deal will grant “naming rights” of the newly remodeled Red Lion High School Guidance Offices to Sylvan Learning.  The agreement also grants Sylvan Learning other district marketing opportunities such as print media, website, direct mail and in-game promotions at varsity sporting events.

“Sylvan is committed to supporting educational initiatives in our community.” Said Sylvan Learning’s Director of Education, Irene Hershey.  “We are proud to partner with Red Lion on this project in order to support the district and to be a greater part of the academic success of our communities’ students.

Sylvan Learning located at 2300 East Market Street in York, PA is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. Affordable tutoring instruction is available in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help and test preparation.

“We are excited to have Sylvan Learning Center as the first participant in our Corporate Partnership Program.  In addition to their financial support, we look forward to partnering with Sylvan in other ventures in our schools." Stated Dr. Frank R. Herron, Superintendent of Schools.

Market Street Sports Group is currently soliciting proposals for naming rights to Red Lions other venues in and around the high school campus.

POTTSGROVE, PA - Market Street Sports Group and the Pottsgrove School District are proud to announce a corporate partnership with Tri County Area Federal Credit Union.

The three year deal which grants the “naming rights” of the High School Gymnasium to Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, also calls for a student-run branch to be placed in Pottsgrove High School for student and faculty use.  The branch will be used in part to educate students on responsible personal finance management.

 

“We are very excited to begin this new partnership with the Pottsgrove School District” stated Tri County Area FCU President Andy Pistoria, “we are always looking for new opportunities that will better our community, and there is no better time than right now to provide financial literacy to this generation of students.”

 

Tri County Area FCU is a full-service financial institution that has been serving 16,000 community members for over 60 years.

 

"We are excited about finalizing our first sponsorship agreement with Tri County Area Federal Credit Union and hope to establish many more partnerships in the coming months." said Dr. Bradley C. Landis, Superintendent of Schools.

 

Market Street Sports Group is currently soliciting proposals for naming rights to Pottsgrove’s venues in and around the high school campus located off of Kauffman Road in Pottstown, PA.

LANDISVILLE, PA -    The Hempfield Black Knights Softball team got off to a hot start as the lead off hitter cracked a solo home run over the newly installed center field fence at Schwanger Brothers Field on Wednesday afternoon!  The homer was preceded by the game’s ceremonial first pitch, a low fastball thrown by Schwanger Brothers General Manager, Joel Miller.  Flamey, the company’s mascot was on hand to pass out beverage cozies, key chains and hats to the grateful parents and grandparents on hand to see the Black Knights battle Warrick on a cold and windy March afternoon.   The Lancaster Barnstormers I.M. Fun was also part of the ceremonies, handing out seat cushions, sponsored by the Heart of Lancaster Medical Center to the bleacher dwellers.

State College, Pa - Last weekend over 30,000 fans and families from across Pennsylvania descended upon the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA for the PIAA Basketball Championships.  Market Street Sports Group and the PIAA would like to thank all of the marketing partners that enhanced the show with their support of Pennsylvania high school sports!  Sheetz provided T-shirt tosses during each session as well as multiple Z-cards and Wii Game Systems!  The Marines were also handing out free gear for anyone who would brave their pull-up bar.  Renewal by Anderson provided enter-to-wins for some great prizes including a $25,000 home makeover! 

The PIAA Track & Field Championships are quickly approaching!  On May 22nd and 23rd, the stadium at Shippensburg University will be filled with over 13,000 track & field fans and families!  There are limited marketing and sponsorship opportunities left, so contact Market Street Sports Group today to find out more!

West Lawn, PA - Discovery Federal Credit Union was recently honored with a Merit Award, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry.

The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council, a national network comprised of more than 1,000 credit union marketing and business development professionals. Awards are given in each of 34 categories ranging from advertising to community events and beyond.

Discovery Federal Credit Union won the PR/Community Program category for its entry entitled Discovery Federal Credit Union promotes financial literacy at Wilson High School in 2008. The credit union was honored for its sponsorship of the Wilson High School Gymnasium and its student branch at the High School.

“The Diamond Awards recognize the best-of-the-best in credit union marketing, advertising, and business development,” said Anne Legg council chair and vice president of marketing for Cabrillo Credit Union in San Diego, Calif. “It takes hard work, imagination, and perseverance to be selected as a Diamond Award winner from 1,200 entries.”

To find out how you can become involved in local school districts in unique ways, contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!

The PIAA is gearing up for the last of their 3 biggest Championships of the year!  The month of March is an exciting time for Pennsylvania sports!

Boys & Girls Basketball:  March 20th & 21st, 2009
      Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University

The Pennsylvania State Basketball Championships bring in over 32,000 fans and families!  To find out how you can market your company or camp at this event, call Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803! 

              

West Lawn, PA - Mary Kurtz, a custodian at the Wilson School District, was nominated to receive a special "Day of Caring" courtesy of Hair on the Avenue salon, a corporate partner at Wilson.  Mary, a very deserving employee, was brought into Hair on the Avenue on February 16th to receive a full day of pampering worth over $375.00 courtesy of the salon.  She received "the works" including a facial, haircut, highlights and color, pedicure, manicure, make-up, eyebrows, etc.

Mary has worked at Wilson for almost 8 years.  "At first, I thought that I was in trouble when they were waiting to tell me that I had won. Then after I found out, I thought they were kidding.  I never win anything," Mary said yesterday before her day at Hair on the Avenue began.  She was nominated and chosen by other employees at the district because of her consistently cheerful personality, her genuine kindness towards others, and her attention to the smallest details.

Wilson School District and Market Street Sports Group would like to thank Hair on the Avenue Salon for their generosity towards the Wilson School District employees.  To find out how your business can be involved in unique opportunities like this one, contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!

  Hershey, Pa - Last weekend over 15,000 fans and families from across Pennsylvania descended upon the Giant Center in Hershey, PA for the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships.  Market Street Sports Group and the PIAA would like to thank all of the marketing partners that enhanced the show with their support of Pennsylvania high school sports!  Cuvo's Wrestling Warehouse and the Hershey Outlets provided T-shirt tosses during each session.  World Wide Sport Supply launched water bottles during the championships.  Renewal by Anderson and Ken Chertow Wrestling provided enter-to-wins for some great prizes including Renewal by Anderson's $25,000 home makeover! 

The PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships are quickly approaching!  On March 5th-7th, the Giant Center will be filled with over 63,000 wrestling fans and families!  Their are limited marketing and sponsorship opportunities left, so contact Market Street Sports Group today to find out more!

Lancaster, PA:  NFL prospects are training locally at B2B Baseball and Softball Academy.  Athletes such as Aaron Maybin, Maurice Evans, Tony Davis, Dan Lawlor, Josh Gaines, and Tyrell Sales are using B2B's large indoor arena to train 2 days a week.  These athletes are working with Steve Saunders of Power Train Sports Performance, who works with other NFL players like James Harrison and Hines Ward from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

If you would like your company or organization would like to partner with B2B Baseball and Softball Academy, contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!

Jeff Bianchi Is Making Strides

Manhiem, PA - In a move designed to give fans more access, Lancaster's boys of summer will be in town a little earlier this spring.  The Barnstormers announced the club will  prepare for the 2009 season with at least 10 days of spring training in Lancaster County.
     The Barnstormers and York Revolution will train at their home ballparks, instead of the Atlantic Leagues site in Florida. In the event of inclement weather, the teams will work out in the new state-of-the art B2B Baseball and Softball Academy in Manheim, PA.  Regarded as the premier indoor baseball facility in the east, the 42,000 square foot structure features 11 batting cages, six pitching lanes, an indoor major-league size infield and 2,500 square foot instructional area.
     If your company or organization would like to become a corporate partner at the B2B Baseball and Softball Academy contact us at info@marketstreetsportsgroup.com or call our offices at 1-717-509-2803!

Lancaster, PA - During these trying economic times, most major sports leagues and properties are feeling the crunch.   High school athletics however has remained strong.  In fact, according to a comprehensive national survey conducted with Scarborough Research, high school sports gained in on-site attendance during a time period where nearly every other major sports property, league or affiliation saw a drop off.  The survey compared two annual time periods (8/06-3/07 compared to 8/07-3/08) and included 70 marketplaces across the United States with more than 90,000 respondents in each time period.

In each survey, respondents answered the following question:  "Events you attended in the past 12 months?"  An astounding 21% of adults cited high school sports, which was a 4.4% increase vs. the same time period the year before.  The survey showed declines in all of the following:  college football, college basketball, NBA, MLS, NFL, NASCAR, and the PGA.  While MLB remained steady.  Click here for a look at survey results.

Lancaster, PA - On December 23, 2008, Lapp Electric powered the Conestoga Valley Super Fans by providing the student section with a free commemorative t-shirt!  The students at CV designed the shirt which Lapp produced for them for the December 23rd home game against Elizabethtown!  The Buckskin Nation, clad in their new gear, cheered on Conestoga Valley throughout the game. 

The students will continue to wear these shirts at all remaining home games!  Lapp Electric's sponsorship of the Conestoga Valley School District allows them this and other unique opportunities.  To find out how your company or organization can partner with Conestoga Valley School District, contact Market Street Sports Group today!

Hershey, PA: The Hershey Park Stadium was filled with fans and families from across Pennsylvania who came to cheer their school on to victory.  This year's PIAA State Football Championships was an event to remember.  The 8 top teams from all across Pennsylvania came together at Hershey this past weekend to fight for the title of State Champions.  Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this a truly fun-filled event! 

This year the play on the field was matched by a sponsorship presence that has never been seen at PIAA events thus far.  It included:  Sheetz at the event handing out free samples of their delicious hot chocolate.  They also gave away a WII and Guitar Hero to two lucky fans!  Renewal by Anderson and Owens Corning sponsored the halftime field goal contest, which gave a lucky fan the chance to win 3 free windows!  The Marines were also out at the event challenging fans with their pull-up bar to win great prizes. Nike, with the help of Sports Paradise in Harrisburg, were out showing off the latest in Nike apparel.  The PA Department of Health was supporting PIAA athletes and encouraging them not to smoke.  And Applebee's always provides food and fun with their "Sing for your Supper" promotion!

With the PIAA State Wrestling Championships fast approaching, now is the time to contact Market Street Sports Group to get your company in front of over 62,000 fans and families.  Contact us today to find out more!

Mechanicsburg, PA - Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce the newest PIAA Partner: Ambassador Home Improvements!  Ambassador is going to be featured at the upcoming PIAA Football Championships on December 12th and 13th. 

Their package includes a variety different sports and elements including website, on-site marketing booths, in-game promotions, print, and signage. To find out how your company can be involved with all of the PIAA Championship events as well as high school sports across PA, contact Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803 today!

HERSHEY, PA - The excitement builds as we are now less than three weeks away from the 2008 PIAA Football Championships. Now is the time to partner your company with the PIAA to tap into the power and passion of the games. The Championships are expected to draw more than 22,000 fans over the weekend! Current partners include Sheetz, the United States Marines, the PA Department of Health, Renewal by Andersen, and the AIFA's Reading Express.

The games will take place at HersheyPark Stadium, in Hershey PA, on December 12th and 13th. Friday's A and AAA Championship games kickoff at 1pm and 7pm, respectively. On Saturday, the stadium will host the AA and AAAA Championships, also at 1pm and 7pm.

Contact Market Street Sports Group today at 509-2803 for sponsorship options!

LANDISVILLE, PA -  Hempfield Happenings an award winning, student produced TV show that features events throughout the Hempfield School District recently did a piece on the Market Street Sports Group Sponsorship Program highlighting the districts various partners. Hempfield Happenings airs on Channel 66 for Comcast Cable customers in both East and West Hempfield.  The show airs Saturdays at 12 Noon, Sundays at 4:30 p.m., and Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

To view the story click here!

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LANCASTER, PA -  Market Street Sports Group in conjunction with xaqdesign has redeveloped it's website to provide both our sponsors and our school district partners a more detailed look at corporate sponsorship options available through our programs. As Market Street Sports Group has expanded and evolved, now too has our site. Please feel free to contact us with any thoughts to make our site and our programs even better!   

LANCASTER, PA - On September 17th, 2008, one of our very own, Jason Jesberger, is being "locked-up" for the Muscular Dystrophy Assocation.  To be let out of "jail", Jason needs your support to help him reach his goal!  If he reaches the goal, he has chosen to be a part of the Lancaster Barnstormers Fun Patrol for the night under the supervision of I.M.Fun himself!  Check out the link below to make your donation! Thanks to everyone who has already donated to help MDA and Jerry's Kids!

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READING, PA - On September 8th, 2008, Discovery Federal Credit Union opened the 1st in-school branch in Berks County.  This branch is part of a marketing partnership between Discovery and Wilson School District.  The branch was designed to educate the students on financial responsibility and maintaining financial stability.  

Below is a picture of the branch within the school, as well as a link to the TV interview.  To find out more on how you can be involved with local school districts, contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!
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LANCASTER, PA - On September 5th, 2008, Lapp Electric awarded their first "Player of the Game Award".  At each of the 5 home games scheduled at Conestoga Valley, Lapp Electric will be awarding a commemorative football to the pressbox's choice for player of the game.  

Eric Resch of Warwick High School received the first football for his outstanding achievements on the field.  Eric scored 4 touchdowns, which led his team to a victory over the CV Buckskins!

LANCASTER, PA - On August 29th, 2008, the Patriot News ran a front-page story on the new partnership between Market Street Sports Group and Middletown School District.  The Middletown district is located near Harrisburg, PA and is the first school district that Market Street represents in Dauphin County.

Market Street Sports Group is currently accepting inquiries about sponsorship opportunities within the district.  For more information on how you can be involved in Middletown School District, contact our offices today at 717-509-2803!

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LANCASTER, PA - On June 6th, 2009, the PIAA will be hosting it's first ever high school boys and girls lacrosse championships.  The event will be held at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania.  This is an exciting step for the sports of lacrosse in PA.  The sport of lacrosse has seen rapid growth in the past few years with participation from the young athletes.  Considering the popularity of the sport, we expect the attendance at this first ever championship to rank within the top 10 events that the PIAA sponsors.  Market Street Sports Group is proud to help enhance the experience of Pennsylvania's students and student athletes, by lending support to the lacrosse championships.

To find out how your company can become involved and be a part of the exposure at any of the PIAA Championships, please contact Market Street Sports Group today at 717-509-2803!

LANCASTER, PA - On July 23rd, Market Street Sports Group announced that they are more than tripling the number of school districts that they represent.  They are excited to announce the addition of Columbia School District, Middletown Area School District, Council Rock School District, Octorara School District, Pottsgrove School District, Red Lion School District, as well as the Boyertown Wellness Committee and the B2B Baseball Academy.  "With the success we have had at Hempfield, Wilson, and Conestoga Valley, School Districts and business owners are realizing the value of these partnerships," stated the President of Sales, Jeff Bertoni.  The combined force of these new entities gives advertisers the ability to reach out to hundreds of thousands of fans and families.

To get your company started marketing it's products and services, contact Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803 today!

LANCASTER, PA - On Wednesday June 5th, the Lapp Electric Parking Lots at CV became a reality as the Conestoga Valley School District unveiled the new light pole signage a day before the Class of 2008 made it's commencement.  The 26 signs are part of an exclusive, three year "naming rights package."  The partnership also includes district wide mailings, program advertising, public address announcements and other elements to be carried out by Market Street Sports Group and Conestoga Valley.

Market Street Sports Group is currently accepting bids on CV's other fields and facilities for next school year.  To find out more information please contact the MSSG offices at 717-509-2803 today!

On June 1st, Market Street Sports Group named Ms. Christina Provenzano as the Director of Corporate Sales.  She is originally from Delaware, but recently graduated from Millersville University with a degree in International Business.

Market Street Sports Group is the official sponsorship representatives of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, as well as Wilson, Conestoga Valley, Council Rock, and Hempfield School Districts.  Christina will be in charge of procuring naming rights and event sponsorships and fulfilling existing client's needs.