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Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Partner to Host 2nd Annual Food Drive Benefitting South Michigan Food Bank

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Comerica Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers are partnering to host a summer-long food drive benefitting South Michigan Food Bank from June 2 through July 27.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Comerica Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers are partnering to host a summer-long food drive benefitting South Michigan Food Bank from June 2 through July 27.
  • Additionally, Comerica Bank executives presented a $10,000 check to South Michigan Food Bank in support of its aid to the community.
  • South Michigan Food Bank, one of seven food banks in the state of Michigan, is providing food resources to 335 nonprofit partners like food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food programs feeding families.
  • South Michigan Food Bank is headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, and proudly serves the counties of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee and St. Joseph.

Rockford Rivets and First Community Credit Union Partner Up for Summer 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

ROCKFORD, Ill., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockford Rivets, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Northwoods League, is excited to announce their new partnership with First Community Credit Union (FirstCCU).

Key Points: 
  • ROCKFORD, Ill., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockford Rivets, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Northwoods League, is excited to announce their new partnership with First Community Credit Union (FirstCCU).
  • With this partnership, FirstCCU will become the official credit union of the Rockford Rivets.
  • Under new ownership, the Rockford Rivets are gearing up for Summer 2023 to become the best collegiate wood-bat baseball experience in the country.
  • With this new partnership, the future is looking bright for the Rockford Rivets and the community as a whole.

Metro Baseball League Provides Over $71k for Host Communities in 2022

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metro Baseball League, a non-profit organization created to serve youth baseball in Minnesota and Wisconsin, is proud to announce that they contributed over $71k to the communities that hosted MBL League Playoffs, Minnesota Baseball State Tournaments, the Metro Baseball League August Classic, and the Metro Baseball Fall League for the 2022 season.

Key Points: 
  • BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metro Baseball League, a non-profit organization created to serve youth baseball in Minnesota and Wisconsin, is proud to announce that they contributed over $71k to the communities that hosted MBL League Playoffs, Minnesota Baseball State Tournaments, the Metro Baseball League August Classic, and the Metro Baseball Fall League for the 2022 season.
  • "It's beyond gratifying for us to be able to give back to our youth baseball communities.
  • "Developing positive relationships with our member communities is so crucial to our goals to provide the means and opportunity for youth baseball to thrive.
  • MBL continued its growth surge in 2022, with more participation in Metro Baseball League play, Minnesota Baseball Tournament play, and Metro Baseball Fall League, as well as multiple clinics and special events including Twins, Saints, and Northwoods League games.

Alec Hernandez Named Head Coach of Varsity Baseball at ABF Academy's Hialeah Campus

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Friday, September 9, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ABF Academy announced the appointment of Alec Hernandez to the position of Head Baseball Coach at ABF's newly acquired Hialeah Campus.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ABF Academy announced the appointment of Alec Hernandez to the position of Head Baseball Coach at ABF's newly acquired Hialeah Campus.
  • Alec would make the change to coaching full-time in 2022 after being named the Head Coach of Downtown Doral Charter Upper School's baseball program.
  • Now, Hernandez is set to join the staff of ABF Academy and helm the program at ABF Hialeah.
  • Alec Hernandez will be placed in charge of building the baseball program at ABF's Hialeah location effective immediately.

Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive Benefitting South Michigan Food Bank Generates Over 61,000 Meals

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive, which culminated during a pre-game ceremony prior to the Growlers home game on Friday, August 12, generated over 61,000 meals for the South Michigan Food Bank and will aid in the efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community.

Key Points: 
  • Comerica believes in supporting and investing in programs like South Michigan Food Bank that protect our community's most vulnerable members."
  • Additionally, Comerica Bank executives presented a $10,000 check to South Michigan Food Bank in support of its aid to the community.
  • Over the past four years, Comerica Bank has contributed more than $20,000 in financial support to South Michigan Food Bank, generating over 120,000 meals.
  • South Michigan Food Bank, one of seven food banks in the state of Michigan, is providing food resources to 335 nonprofit partners like food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food programs feeding families.

SCCG and Northwoods League Announce Partnership to Promote Organized Baseball within the Casino Gaming Industry

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Friday, August 27, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV, Aug 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - SCCG Management Founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal announced today that it has partnered with the Northwoods League to promote its organized baseball organization within the casino gaming industry.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, NV, Aug 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - SCCG Management Founder and CEO, Stephen Crystal announced today that it has partnered with the Northwoods League to promote its organized baseball organization within the casino gaming industry.
  • The new baseball league, the Northwoods League, was born in 1994, beginning with affiliates in Kenosha, Wausau and Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Dubuque, Iowa and Rochester, Minnesota.
  • Twenty-six years later, in 2020, the Northwoods League drew more fans than any baseball League, at any level, in North America.
  • Having completed its' 28th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind.

Mankato MoonDogs' Franklin Rogers Park to be Renamed ISG Field

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The ballpark will be named ISG Field after the professional design and engineering firm that was founded in Mankato in 1973.

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  • The ballpark will be named ISG Field after the professional design and engineering firm that was founded in Mankato in 1973.
  • ISG Field represents the MoonDogs' commitment to providing top quality local baseball and an enriching fan experience.
  • "ISG Field is at an exciting cross-section of three of my passions: baseball, giving back to Mankato, and innovative design," explains Chad.
  • In 2020, ISG Field will undergo more improvements in time for the Northwoods League 2021 All-Star Game and events.