BNY Mellon, an investment management company, has been named the Official Investments Company of the San Francisco 49ers.

The 10-year agreement will begin in 2014 and include BNY being named a Founding Partner of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

As the Official Investments Company and Founding Partner, BNY Mellon will gain a host of benefits including exclusive branding rights for the premium East and West Legacy Clubs located at field level. These clubs at the 50-yard line will serve more than 900 patrons each game day. Team tunnels that run through the clubs will allow fans to watch players walk onto the field in a truly unique setting.

“The vision for Levi’s Stadium has always been to provide an individually customized user experience through the use of innovative technology,” said San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York. “BNY Mellon shares a similar philosophy in utilizing some of the most innovative thinking in the investment industry to develop specialized solutions to address their clients’ financial goals and challenges. We are excited to partner with BNY Mellon as it continues to establish itself as a major player not only in the Bay Area, but throughout the West Coast.”

BNY Mellon will also receive in-bowl permanent and digital signage, an integrated media package that includes radio and television placements, various hospitality assets and the opportunity to host several exclusive events for key clients, prospects and strategic partners throughout the year.

“The 49ers are a first-class, high-quality franchise with vibrant leadership and a strong fan base,” said BNY Mellon Investment Management CEO Curtis Arledge. “Through this new partnership we can extend our investment and wealth management footprint across Northern California and the West Coast. As a global investments company, we place technology and innovation at the heart of everything we do for our clients. It makes sense for us to be closely associated with the best and brightest minds of one of the country’s premiere technology centers.”

NBA’s Golden State Warriors has revealed that Kaiser Permanente will be the team’s presenting sponsor through the 2016-17 season, extending the partnership for an additional three seasons, and remain the official health care provider of the team.

Kaiser Permanente is entering their ninth season as a partner with the Warriors. Their comprehensive partnership through the 2016-17 season will include permanent and temporary signage, integrated media assets, community outreach events, in-arena activation such as video board features, on-court contests, the debut of TV-visible branded pole pad signage and more.

“Kaiser Permanente’s early renewal and commitment through our 2016-17 season as a Gold Alliance member shows the success of our partnership over the years and the direction of Warriors basketball,” said Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts. “We are honored to once again partner with Oakland’s single largest company and look forward to continuing our joint efforts to impact the Bay Area community in a positive way.”

Kaiser Permanente’s “We Care For All Warriors” season-long message will be integrated into all in-arena assets as well as a new public service announcements during flu season featuring Warriors Guard Stephen Curry. Kaiser Permanente will also continue to hold the naming rights to Kaiser Permanente Arena, the home of the NBA D-League affiliate Santa Cruz Warriors.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Florida Hospital announced a new partnership focused on improving the health of the Bay area community and beyond. 

As part of the partnership, Florida Hospital and the Bucs will launch health initiatives designed to engage the community and transform places of work, home and play. 

“We all know the best offense is a good defense and in health, the same rules apply,” said Adventist Health System’s Florida Region President and CEO Mike Schultz. “Florida Hospital has an important role to play in creating a healthier community. We are very excited to partner together in an effort to bring new health programs into the community.” 

Florida Hospital operates 23 hospitals across the state. Its multi-year partnership with the Buccaneers includes plans for several community wide health events such as a Day of Wellness and Fitness Challenge. 

“The Buccaneers take great pride in aligning with industry leaders such as Florida Hospital,” said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer. “This partnership will be special because it provides a real opportunity to make a difference in our region through health education.  Florida Hospital has distinguished itself as the premier healthcare provider in our state and we look forward to the activation of various community-based programs and initiatives.” 

Carquest will return as a sponsor for driver Scott Riggs in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) after a 12-year separation. 

Carquest, along with sister company Worldpac, will serve as primary sponsors for the Ricky Benton Racing (RBR) Enterprises No. 92 Chevrolet Silverado in Friday’s EnjoyIllinois.com 225 from Chicagoland Speedway.

Carquest and World Pac will also be on the No. 92 at Texas Motor Speedway in November.

“We had some great success with Carquest on the truck during my first stint in the series,” said Riggs. “I’m looking forward to duplicating that success at Chicago and Texas. This team has made some great strides in our overall program this year and I think we can end 2013 on a high note.”

In addition to Chicago and Texas, the team plans to run Martinsville in October, a race in which Riggs piloted the No. 92 to a fifth-place finish in 2012.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Carquest and World Pac on the truck for Chicago and Texas and to have Scott back behind the wheel,” said Ricky Benton, owner of RBR Enterprises and BTS Tire and Wheel Distributors, which will serve as an associate sponsor this week. “They have served as great partners and suppliers in our core business (at BTS Tire and Wheel Distributors) and I can’t wait to go racing with them.”

Goodyear FleetHQ will also be on the truck as an associate sponsor.

Federated Auto Parts have extended their title sponsorship of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

The partnership began last year with the inaugural Federated Auto Parts 400, viagra buy and today both parties announced an extension that will keep the Virginia-based auto parts distributor’s name on the traditional September NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race for future seasons.

In addition to its contract extension, treat Federated Auto Parts, discount which hosts nearly 2,000 guests in hospitality and suites on race weekends at RIR, remains the Official Auto Parts Supplier of Richmond International Raceway.

“All of us at Federated Auto Parts are proud to extend our relationship with Richmond International Raceway and its premier spot on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts.  “Our members and their customers love the fun-filled activities and hospitality provided at RIR, providing our partners with lasting memories. We are ready to continue the memory-making process with tonight’s Federated Auto Parts 400, a race we expect to be unforgettable, as drivers try to race their way into The Chase tonight.”

“I can’t tell you how excited the Richmond International Raceway team is to share in this announcement,” said RIR President Dennis Bickmeier. “We added Federated Auto Parts to a growing list of Virginia-based companies last year, and knowing they’ll be part of our family solidifies our partnership for years to come. There’s no better way to celebrate this announcement than by hosting an amazing Federated Auto Parts 400 tonight, under the lights, at America’s Premier Short Track.”

International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS) have secured title sponsorship rights for the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf  to be played at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club from 21st – 24th November 2013.

The ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf will showcase Victoria to approximately 800 million homes in more than 200 countries and territories as the best players in the world from more than 30 countries will come to Royal Melbourne to represent their countries.

“ISPS is delighted to become title sponsor of this exciting major global event,” said ISPS’ Founder and Chairman Dr. Haruhisa Handa. “At ISPS we believe in the ‘Power of Sport’, its unique ability to create hope; to breakdown educational and cultural barriers; and to inspire people in a way that very little else does. For this reason, ISPS has a long history of supporting golf globally with a specific commitment to raising the profile of blind and disabled golf. Our ultimate mission is for golf to become a Paralympic sport. There is a great synergy with the World Cup of Golf embracing the same format and eligibility when golf returns to the Olympic programme in Rio 2016.”

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Louise Asher congratulated organisers of the World Cup of Golf for securing ISPS Handa as its major sponsor for this year’s event.

“The 2013 World Cup of Golf is estimated to create between $25 million to $30 million in economic benefit to Victoria and will attract up to 9,000 interstate and international visitors,” Ms. Asher said.

On behalf of the International Federation of PGA Tours, Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia recognised the association of ISPS HANDA, a company that has a strong history of supporting golf in Australia and globally.

“I would like to thank Dr Handa and ISPS HANDA for their generous support of golf not only in Australia but around the World,” said Mr Thorburn. “A fitting partnership, the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf will unite golf globally and we are looking forward to welcoming the international golf community to Melbourne.”

The ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf will be promoted by IMG and Senior Vice President, Global Managing Director – IMG Golf, Guy Kinnings remarked: “We are delighted to welcome ISPS HANDA as the naming rights partner. On behalf of IMG, I would like to extend our thanks for their invaluable support and for everything they do to promote golf around the globe.”