Desert Financial Credit Union has expanded its commitment to the Yavapai County area with one-year corporate partnership agreements with the Findlay Toyota Center, managed by OVG360 and the Northern Arizona Wranglers, the region’s premiere professional sports team, with both located in Prescott Valley. These partnerships arrive on the heels of the opening of Desert Financial’s first Prescott-area branch.
“The Findlay Toyota Center is the perfect partner for Desert Financial as we deepen our involvement with the Yavapai County community,” said Mike Kastner, Desert Financial’s Northern Arizona market manager. “They accommodate thousands of people at their facility each year, providing us the opportunity to engage with and introduce our community- focused services to more Northern Arizonans than we have before.”
The three entities will inaugurate their partnership with a $10,000 donation to Territorial Elementary School in Chino Valley. The donation will help fund the school’s playground improvements, including the installation of artificial turf.
“With the opening of their Prescott Valley branch, Desert Financial has become an incredibly active community supporter,” said Satish Athelli, Director of Global Partnerships at Findlay Toyota Center and longtime Prescott resident. “We are beyond excited to be working with Desert Financial, especially as we join forces to strengthen and give back to local organizations.”
Additionally, Desert Financial will sponsor an Indoor Football League game night at Findlay Toyota Center for Prescott-area teachers, school workers and their families. As a thank you for their contributions to the community, they will have the opportunity to score one of 250 tickets to the Northern Arizona Wranglers vs. Tucson Sugar Skulls game on May 14th.
“This partnership is a win-win-win,” said Trey Medlock, President of the Northern Arizona Wranglers. “We get the opportunity to work alongside Arizona’s largest credit union, while expanding our local outreach and making an even greater impact on the community.”
Desert Financial opened the doors to its first Yavapai County branch in Prescott Valley on Sept. 7, 2021.
To learn more about Findlay Toyota Center and any upcoming events, visit findlaytoyotacenter.com.
About Desert Financial Credit Union
Celebrating more than 80 years in Arizona, Desert Financial is the state’s most trusted local credit union with over $8 billion in assets, 400,000+ members and 47 branches. Membership eligibility is open across most of Arizona with contactless solutions via eBranch, making it easy to click, call or come in. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Financial takes pride in sharing success. In 2021, members received $15 million in dividends via the Member Giveback Bonus, and Desert Financial gave more than $3.8 million in donations, scholarships and Random Acts of Kindness to our members, community and team. Learn more at www.desertfinanical.com
About Findlay Toyota Center
The Findlay Toyota Center is a 6,000-seat venue, located in Prescott Valley, AZ approximately 85 miles north of Phoenix, which serves the Prescott, Sedona, and Flagstaff metro areas. The venue hosts concerts, sporting events, motorsports, and community events. Major events have included Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Mannheim Steamroller, James Taylor, Toby Keith, Chicago, and Stevie Nicks. Learn more at www.findlaytoyotacenter.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About OVG360
OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service- oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health, public safety, and more. Learn more at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
About Northern Arizona Wranglers
The Northern Arizona Wranglers are a Professional Indoor Football team based in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The Wranglers were founded in August of 2020 and are members of the Indoor Football League, the nation’s most prominent indoor football league.
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