Market Street Sports Group

7/29/08 PIAA ANNOUNCES NEW LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIPS 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!

7/23/08 MARKET STREET SPORTS GROUP SHOWS EXPLOSIVE GROWTH 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!

6/10/08 LAPP ELECTRIC POWERS CONESTOGA VALLEY BUCKSKINS! 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!

6/6/08 MARKET STREET SPORTS GROUP HIRES DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SALES LANCASTER, PA - 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.

6/1/08 PIAA 2008 TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW OVER 12,000 FANS SHIPPENSBURG, PA - On May 23rd and 24th, Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University was packed with over 12,000 Track & Field fans from all over Pennsylvania. The event was a huge success thanks to the enhanced fan experience made possible by the following sponsors: SHEETZ, Inc.; Boathouse Sports; World's Fastest Human; The Veno Group; The Marines; One World Camp; Fiber Benders; and Vertical Assault. To find out how your company can get involved with the exposure of any PIAA Championship, contact Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803 today!

5/15/08 HEMPFIELD SPORTS MARKETING CLASS AND PARTNERS RAISE $1,800 FOR "LIGHT THE NIGHT" LANDISVILLE, PA - On Thursday March 15th, Market Street Sports Group in conjunction with Hempfield's Sports Marketing Class held the 1st annual Nerf Dodgeball Tournament to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies' "Light the Night Walk." The tournament featured 32 teams, comprised of students and faculty competing for prizes donated by local companies. The Lancaster Barnstormer's I.M.Fun was on hand to emcee the event as a packed Hempfield Gymnasium watched the faculty led Bushwhackers defeat all comers to take the title. The event rose over $1,800 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Hempfield School District would like to thank the following district partners who participated in the charity event: Schwanger Bros., Kegel's Produce, Wheatland Federal Credit Union, Wilco Electric, Maggie Moo's, and the Heart of Lancaster and the U.S. Army!

4/29/08 BAYADA NURSES BECOMES NEWEST SPONSOR OF CONESTOGA VALLEY! LANCASTER, PA - Market Street Sports Group and Conestoga Valley School District are proud to announce a corporate partnership with Bayada Nurses! Bayada Nurses has obtained the “naming rights” to the CV High School Nurse's Office for the next three years. Among media, on-site and print ad elements, the partnership also allows Bayada to market their summer employment opportunities to the districts nursing staff! Bayada Nurses, located at 1850 William Penn Way Suite 201 is dedicated to providing the finest home care services delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. They are one of the largest home care services nationwide. To find out more information about your company can market it’s products and services through the Conestoga Valley School District call Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803!

4/10/08 MAGGIE MOO'S ICE CREAM & TREATERY BECOMES NEWEST SPONSOR AT HEMPFIELD! LANDISVILLE, PA - Market Street Sports Group and the Hempfield School District are proud to announce a corporate partnership with Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery. The five year deal includes billboard signage at Hempfield Stadium, the creation of the Maggie Moo's Sweetest Student of the Semester Award for community service minded students, and two fundraising initiatives. Maggie Moo's will vend it's hand mixed ice cream treats at various Hempfield District sponsored events, with a portion of the sales going to the school's Varsity Club. Maggie Moo's will also fundraise for the district throughout the year giving a portion of all in-store sales to Hempfield families and faculty showing a Hempfield ID back to the school at years end. Maggie Moo's located at 2088 Fruitvill Pike, has been serving hand mixed ice cream treats and cakes to Lancaster residents since 2005. "Maggie Moo's has always been a community minded company," stated owner Mike Good, "we feel this is a great way to expand on the work we currently do with local churches and youth organizations in the area." Market Street Sports Group is currently accepting naming rights bids for other Hempfield School District Fields and facilities at the high school campus located in Landisville.

3/24/08 PRESIDENT OF SCHWANGER BROTHERS OPENS BASEBALL FIELD! LANCASTER, PA - On Monday March 24th, the Hempfield Black Knights began their 2008 varsity baseball season vs. Donegal at the newly named Schwanger Brothers Field. On hand, to officially open the field with a ceremonial first pitch, was Schwanger Brothers President, Steve Schwanger. Although Steve's pitch was high and outside, it was easily handled by Hempfield's catcher. The Black Knights went on to win 5-3 over the Indians.
3/20/08 LAPP ELECTRIC BECOMES FIRST CORPORATE PARTNER AT CONESTOGA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT LANCASTER, PA - Lapp Electric will "power" the Conestoga Valley Buckskins over the next three years. The CV school board voted Monday night to approve the company as the naming rights partner of the high school student and faculty parking lots located on Horseshoe Road in Lancaster. In addition to the lots now being known as Lapp Electric Parking Lots, the deal includes other elements such as signage, print advertising, public address announcements at various CV sporting events and gameday giveaways to students, fans and families throughout the district. "We are excited about being the first corporate sponsor to be approved by the CV School Board. Greg (1986 grad) and I (1988 grad) both enjoyed our school years at CV and we appreciate the social and educational lessons we learned while attending Conestoga Valley," said co-owner Tim Lapp. "This opportunity is a progressive step to tie the business community with CV and we are honored to be a part of this. We are grateful for living in this forward-thinking school district and we both see the value that the school continues to provide our children today and beyond." Market Street Sports Group is currently soliciting proposals for naming rights to other Conestoga Valley venues. Contact our office for more details!


3/13/08 PIAA 2008 INDIVIDUAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW OVER 60,000 FANS HERSHEY, PA - On March 5th, 6th, and 7th, the Giant Center in Hershey was packed with over 60,000 wrestling fans from all over Pennsylvania. The event was a huge success thanks to the enhanced fan experience made possible by the following sponsors: Sheetz, Inc.; U.S. Marines; Ryobi; Cuvo's Wrestling Warehouse; Milwaukee Tools; Stiletto Hammer; DJ Sportwear; Ken Chertow Wrestling; and author Joe Reasbek. To put the power of Pennsylvania high school athletics to work for you, contact Market Street Sports Group offices at 717-509-2803.
2/18/08 MARKET STREET SPORTS GROUP MOVES INTO NEW LOCATION LANCASTER, PA - On February 3, 2008, Market Street Sports Group officially opened for business at their new location in downtown Lancaster: 447 N. Mulberry St., Suite B. The new location will allow Market Street to better serve our clients, sponsors, and the community. We are looking forward to experiencing new growth and opportunities at our current location. Please feel free to stop by our office anytime for a tour! Thanks again for helping us enhance the experience of Pennsylvania students and student athletes!
2/11/08 SCHWANGER BROTHERS BRINGS FORMER PHILLIE TO SPEAK AT HEMPFIELD LANDISVILLE, PA - On February 11th, former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star John Hayes, came to Hempfield courtesy of currect School District sponsor Schwanger Brothers Inc. Hayes who joins the Lancaster Barnstormers this season as the new field manager enjoyed a 12 year Major League career with 3 different teams. Von spoke to the Hempfield High School Baseball and Softball teams, their coaches and the schools athletic directors about being mentally prepared for the upcoming season, the importance of a college education, the dangers of steroids, and his high school and big league experiences. The Barnstormers manager then took questions from the coaching staff, and student athletes who were then photographed with him.
2/1/08 SPRING VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB NAMES PRESSBOXES AT JOHN GURSKI STADIUM WEST LAWN, PA - Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce that the Spring Valley Athletic Club located at 4920 Penn Avenue in Sinking Spring, PA has purchased the naming rights to Wilson High School's Pressbox. The Pressbox will be known for the next three years as the Spring Valley Athletic Club Pressbox. The sponsorship includes other elements such as gameday giveaways and district wide mailings to all the tax paying residents! Spring Valley Athletic Club's recent acquisition of the Parisi Speed School will also play a part in the deal with shared signage and marketing opportunities. For more information on either entity click on the logos below.
1/9/08 WHEATLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMES CAFETERIA AT HEMPFIELD LANDISVILLE, PA - On Wednesday, December 14th, Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce our newest sponsor for Hempfield High School: Wheatland Federal Credit Union. For the next 3 years, the cafeteria at the high school will be known as the "Wheatland Federal Credit Union Cafe." Wheatland now joins a growing list of sponsors who are proud to help enhance the Hempfield community's overall experience. With over 70 years in Lancaster County, Wheatland is dedicated to being Lancaster's #1 credit union. Wheatland has branches in Elizabethtown, Greenfield, and their main office on Centerville Rd. in the heart of the Hempfield School District. For more information on Wheatland FCU, click the link below.

12/14/07 SHEETZ, INC. SUPPORTS HUNDREDS OF YOUTH AT PIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sheetz, Inc. Proud Sponsor of the PIAA ALTOONA, PA - Sheetz, Inc. is excited to bring its high energy spirit and support of youth sports to the PIAA state football championships on December 14th and 15th at Hershey Stadium in Hershey, PA. Sheetz is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the PIAA. Teams from all over the state will brave the weather this weekend to travel to Hershey to compete in the A, AA, AAA, and AAAA state football championships. "We are really pumped up about supporting such a big event," said Louie Sheetz, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Sheetz, Inc. "We have always been a company devoted to the communities where our employees and customers live and work," said Mr. Sheetz. "Our founder, Bob Sheetz, credits much of his success in life to his involvement in youth sports as a child. So, we are always looking for ways to support youth sports. We are thrilled to be part of the PIAA state football championship games this weekend!" Fans who travel to Hershey Stadium for the PIAA state football championships this weekend can visit the Sheetz Hummer inside the stadium for a chance to spin the prize wheel. Representatives from Sheetz and Market Street Sports Group will be on hand to give out thousands of prizes including, key chains, coupons, Z-cards, t-shirts, and other prizes. In addition, fans can register for a chance to win an IPod touch at each of the four games.

12/4/07 NIKE TO BRING “LEAVE NOTHING” CAMPAIGN TO 2007 PIAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS PIAA and Nike Agree to Sponsorship Deal LANCASTER, PA – The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) in conjunction with the Market Street Sports Group (MSSG) are proud to announce a corporate sponsorship agreement with Nike Inc. Nike will be the “Official Athletic Footwear and Apparel Sponsor” of the PIAA Football Championships (Finals) through December of 2009. Nike will feature its “LEAVE NOTHING” campaign at this year’s Class A, AA, AAA, and AAAA Finals held at HERSHEYPARK Stadium, in Hershey, PA on December 14th and 15th. The campaign captures the true essence of the game – pouring heart and soul into every day and every play, leaving nothing on the field by game’s end. Nike’s “LEAVE NOTHING” campaign will be featured in the official game program guide as well as in stadium signage and online at the PIAA official website. “The PIAA is pleased to partner with the world’s top athletic manufacturer to further enhance the student athlete and fan experience at our football finals.” stated PIAA Assistant Executive Director, Mark Byers. “We are confident our relationship with Nike will be mutually beneficial for years to come.” Based near Beaverton, Oregon Nike Inc. is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan, which designs, markets, and distributes fine dress and casual shoes and accessories; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories and Exeter Brands Group.

11/12/07 WILCO ELECTRIC NAMES PRESSBOXES AT HEMPFIELD Landisville, PA - On Tuesday November 12^th, the Hempfield School Board approved the sale of the Hempfield Stadium Pressboxes Naming Rights to Wilco Electric Incorporated for the next three years. Hempfield graduate Roger Brubaker is currently the president of Wilco Electric. Electricity has been running through the Brubaker family for over 65 years. Through the word-of-mouth reputation of quality service and customer satisfaction the company has grown, expanding the scope of work to include municipal water and waste water projects, churches, warehouses, office buildings, and large agricultural complex construction projects. Presently, Wilco ELECTRIC, INC. employs over 30 team members with twenty service vehicles, two bucket trucks, a full inventory of parts, and separate Residential, Commercial, and Datacom departments to provide the same quality, customer service, and value that Elmer Brubaker started in the 1930's. As the third generation, Roger is proud to continue this tradition and extend a special thank you to his loyal customers who help make it all possible. 11/4/07 DISCOVERY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TO SPONSOR WILSON GYMNASIUM West Lawn, PA - The Wilson High School Gymnasium long regarded as one of the premier venues in all of District III will now be known as the Discovery Federal Credit Union Gymnasium over the next three years. The sponsorship will include the creation of a Discovery Federal Credit Union branch with in the high school itself to be run by Wilson business students in 2008 and 2009. Discovery has been serving the people of Berks County for almost half a century. In 1995, they moved to Spring Township and converted to a multiple-sponsor credit union, which let them diversify their membership and serve current members more efficiently. The name Discovery was launched in March, 2004, to reflect the new community charter, opening membership to everyone in Berks County. It also embodies their vision for the future that includes optimum organizational growth and prosperity for it’s members
10/12/07 US ARMY To Sponsor Weight Room and Team Locker Rooms at Hempfield Landisville, PA - On Tuesday October 9^th the Hempfield School Board approved a naming rights deal with the US ARMY for high school’s Fitness Center and Boy’s and Girl’s Team locker rooms. This three year deal aligns perfectly with the Army’s current “Army Strong” nation wide advertising campaign. 10/12/07 KLINES SERVICES INC. ANNOUNCES HEMPFIELD STUDENT OF THE MONTH AWARD! Landisville, PA - Kline Services Inc. will recognize one male and one female Hempfield High School student each month that excels in an extracurricular activity and in the classroom. Teachers and activity sponsors/coaches will be given the opportunity to nominate students each month. A selection committee comprised of the athletic director, principal (or appointee) and a Kline’s Services representative will select winners. Nominees must participate in an extracurricular activity and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Winners will receive a framed certificate of achievement and a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. Kline’s Services will assume the cost of certificates and savings bonds. In addition, The Merchandiser will print photos and articles of all award winners throughout the 2007-2008 school year. During the fall sports season, awards will be presented at halftime of home football games, winter awards will be presented at halftime of home boys’ and girls’ basketball games while spring awards will be presented in the High School lobby. Kline Services is also a proud sponsor of the newly installed state of the art video board at Hempfield Stadium


9/19/07 Conestoga Valley School District to team up with Market Street Sports Group! Lancaster, PA. - Conestoga Valley school board voted 7-1 on September 17th to enter into a partnership with Market Street Sports Group to generate money for athletic facilities by selling “naming rights” to various school venues pending the signing of a contract.


9/19/07 Heart of Lancaster Quad is Unveiled Landisville, PA - Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce that The Heart of Lancaster Hospital has obtained the naming rights to Hempfield School District’s newly completed Quad located off Mumma Drive. The Quad consists of side by side synthetic turf fields that will be used for elementary and secondary physical education classes as well as soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and rugby games. The fields will be used year round and will be known as the “Heart of Lancaster Quad” over the next three years. . Between camps, clinics, games, clubs and playoffs the Quad is expected to draw over 71,000 players and fans in 2008. The Heart of Lancaster Hospital located at1500 Highlands Drive in Lititz opened in August of 2004 as a full service community hospital, priding themselves on providing the highest quality care in all service areas. In addition to personalized care, Heart of Lancaster Hospital offers “state-of-the-art” technology and a medical staff consisting of the finest physicians in the area.


8/03/07 Schwanger Brothers & Company Inc. To Sponsor Baseball and Softball Fields at Hempfield High School Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce that Schwanger Brothers has obtained the naming rights to Hempfield High School’s Varsity Baseball Field and the girls Varsity and JV Softball Fields located on the Landisville campus. The fields will be known as “Schwanger Brothers Fields” for the next three years. Additionally, the heating and cooling company located at 500 W. Roseville Road in Lancaster received an advertising panel on the state-of-the art video board being installed this upcoming football season at Hempfield Stadium. Schwanger Bros. has been providing “Complete Home Comfort Services” for the residents of Lancaster County for over 70 years. The properties they serve range from single family residences to large commercial structures. Schwanger Brothers now brings their “Hometown Advantage” to the Hempfield School District.


7/23/07 New Stadium Signage Available At Hempfield! Landisville, PA - The state of the art synthetic sports turf field at Hempfield Stadium allows for usage year round, thus making Hempfield Stadium one of the most used outdoor facilities in all of Lancaster County. The stadium is host to practices, regular season games and playoff contests by the following varsity sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Football, Field Hockey and Lacrosse; not to mention outdoor P.E. classes, marching band competitions, Franklin and Marshall College, The Fall Soccer Classic, Lancaster- Lebanon track meets, Jr. High and Varsity Invitationals, High School Graduation, club rugby, and recreation by area community members. Your companies logo can now be seen by over 100,000 visitors and spectators each year starting this school year! For more information contact Jason Jesberger of Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803


7/11/07 Hempfield Stadium hosts MLS Soccer Showdown Landisville, Pa - The Harrisburg City Islanders defeated the D.C. United 1-0 in front of 5,217 local soccer fans on Wednesday July 11th to move into the quarter finals of the US Open Cup! “Naming Rights” for this extensively used state of the art sports turf field are now available by becoming a Hempfield School District Corporate Partner! Call us at 1-717-509-2803 or email jjesberger@marketstreetsportgproup.com for more information! Get your companies name in front of over 100,000 participants and spectators each year, and actively engage the districts 45,000 residents! Click here to read more!


6/22/07 Kegel's Produce to Sponsor All Concessions Stands at Hempfield High School Market Street Sports Group announced today that Kegel's Produce located on Old Tree Drive in Lancaster will have naming rights to 3 concession stands located on the Hempfield High School campus for the next three years. The wholesale produce company has been supplying quality fruits and vegetables to Lancaster County customers for over 50 years.


Intelligencer Journal Runs Story on Market Street Sports Group and Hempfield School District Partnership Click here to read Market Street Sports Group Announces Partnership with Hempfield School District to Secure Naming Rights Sponsorships LANDISVILLE, PA – Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce it’s partnership with the Hempfield School District in Landisville , Pennsylvania. The collective goal in this partnership is to bring companies and organizations the unique opportunity to become involved in a dynamic marketplace within the Hempfield School District through corporate sponsorship. “The purpose for implementing these marketing strategies is to generate additional revenue for the school district in order to offset costs from our general budget.” stated Dave Poore, Superintendent. “We believe that by providing local corporations the opportunity to sponsor our venues, it will allow the community to become a more integral part of the district while benefiting the experience of the students and the community as a whole.” The combination of dedicated students, involved faculty, parents, and community members, along with state of the art venues will enable companies to benefit from a previously unexplored marketplace. Procuring these partnerships will allow Hempfield to continue to enhance the experiences for its students and residents district wide. Market Street Sports Group is currently soliciting proposals for naming rights to Hempfield’s venues in and around the high school campus located off of Mumma Drive in Landisville, PA. 5/24/07 Reading Eagle Runs Story on Market Street Sports Group and Wilson School District Partnership Click here to read 5/22/07 Market Street Sports Group Announces Partnership with Wilson School District to Secure Naming Rights Sponsorships Market Street Sports Group is proud to announce it’s partnership with The Wilson School District located in Reading, PA. The goal of this unique union is to provide companies and organizations the ability to become involved in a dynamic new marketplace. Corporate sponsors will have the ability to become more “community oriented” by making financial commitments through various “active engagement” sponsorship packages. Procuring these partnerships will allow Wilson to continue to improve upon the experiences for its students and residents district wide. “Offering local corporations the opportunity to sponsor our venues will allow the community to become a more integral part of the district while benefiting the students and the community as a whole.” stated Dr. Lawrence Mussoline, School Superintendent. “These innovative marketing strategies will bring additional revenue in for Wilson initiatives and inevitably assist with the reliance of property taxation as the only means available for funding schools.” Market Street Sports Group is currently soliciting proposals for naming rights to Wilson’s venues in and around the high school campus located off of Grandview Boulevard. For more information or to schedule a site visit to the school please call Market Street Sports Group at (717) 509-2803.


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