SUNMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ALBANY EMPIRE IN 2019
Sunmark Federal Credit Union Announces partnership with Albany empire in 2019
The Empire and Sunmark set out to support the Capital Region, while putting together a first-class entertainment experience
(Latham, NY) Sunmark Federal Credit Union (Sunmark) announced today their new partnership with the Albany Empire of the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 2019 season. Fresh off a playoff run and 8-4 record during their inaugural season in 2018, the Empire are looking to deliver an Arena Bowl Championship the Capital Region.
With the partnership, Sunmark will be a game presenting sponsor for one of the team’s six Times Union Center home games in 2019. “We know sports can bring communities together,” said Frank DeGraw, CEO of Sunmark. “With this partnership we look forward to the competition on the field; but we also look forward to showcasing Sunmark, and how our credit union can help all Empire fans manage and do more with their money.”
“We are thrilled to form a partnership with Sunmark Federal Credit Union,” Said George Manias, COO of the Albany Empire. “Although we are very proud of the product that we put on the field last year and know we will contend for a championship this season, I am most proud of the relationships and partnerships we are forming within our community. In order for professional sports teams to survive here, we need the support of the local community through partnerships. For Sunmark to step up and partner with us, it really proves that they are committed to our community and supporting their hometown team. I am so very thankful for that.”
Sunmark plans to execute a variety of free tickets giveaways and a VIP experience contest leading up to their sponsored game so everyone in the Capital Region will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of the AFL. Details of the contests will be announced on Sunmark’s social media platforms. Follow Sunmark on Facebook.com/SunmarkFCU and Twitter @SunmarkFCU for updates.
About Sunmark Federal Credit Union:
Since 1937, Sunmark Federal Credit Union ($680 million in assets; 57,000+ members) has been helping members in the greater Capital Region community improve their financial position by offering a full range of mortgages, insurance products, retirement accounts and of course, savings and checking. For more information, call 518-382-0605 or visit www.sunmarkfcu.org.
About the Albany Empire:
Season memberships for the 2019 season are on sale now. For tickets, contact the Albany Empire sales department at (518) 533-2200 or by going to TheAlbanyEmpire.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/TheAlbanyEmpire and Twitter at twitter.com/Albany_Empire.
About The AFL:
The Arena Football League enters its 32nd season in 2019. Since its inception in 1987, the AFL showcases a fast-paced, exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets. With the addition of two new teams in Atlantic City, N.J., and Columbus, O.H., the League totals six teams for 2019: Albany, Atlantic City, Columbus, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Each team will play 12 regular-season games in 2019. One can find the League can on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using the handle @OfficialAFL.