PNC Named Official Bank Of MSU Athletics
8/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | General
Aug. 26, 2010
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State Athletics Department announced Thursday, Aug. 26 a sponsorship with PNC Bank. The agreement includes designating PNC as the official bank of MSU Athletics and providing the bank with exclusive, in-venue signage for the financial services category at Spartan Stadium, the Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena.
"We are excited to welcome PNC Bank as the 'Official Bank' of MSU Athletics," MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis said. "Support from PNC Bank through this new sponsorship agreement will help more than 750 Spartan student-athletes participating in 25 intercollegiate sports. We look forward to building a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship between MSU Athletics and PNC Bank."
The PNC sponsorship also will include recognition during the MSU football and basketball coaches TV shows, among other named sponsorships and promotions at events throughout the annual sports calendar.
"PNC continues to build on our community relationships throughout Michigan, and what better way to demonstrate our commitment than supporting the Spartan teams," mid-Michigan Regional President for PNC Tim Salisbury said. "Our growing relationship with MSU reflects our continued commitment to the region and to supporting the important role that MSU plays in our community."
PNC Bank is one of Michigan's most convenient and accessible banks, operating 232 branches and 320 ATMs throughout the state.
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