Marketing

July 15, 2009

ECAC and NEVCO, Inc. Partner

CAPE COD, Mass. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference and Eident Sports Marketing announced today that the conference has reached a two year partnership with Nevco, Inc., a premier manufacturer and distributer of video displays, message centers, and scoreboards. The agreement names Nevco the Official Video Display, Message Center, and Scoreboard Provider of the ECAC.

Through this agreement Nevco will be a sponsor of all ECAC basketball championships and will offer discounts and promotions to all ECAC member institutions. NEVCO will also be a presenting sponsor of the annual clambake at the ECAC Fall Convention and Tradeshow.

"Nevco prides itself on manufacturing high quality display and scoring systems which can enhance our championship experiences tremendously," said ECAC Commissioner Rudy Keeling. "Their focus on customer service and manufacturing of premium products will make our partnership thrive."

"Nevco is very excited to be associated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference," said Nevco Vice President of Sales and Marketing Eric Light. "We look forward to bringing our 75 years of experience in providing innovative display and scoring solutions for colleges and universities to the ECAC. We have the people, the products and the experience to help the members of the ECAC Maximize Their Impact."

The ECAC Corporate Partner Program is dedicated to developing relationships with commercial entities that are committed to the mission of the ECAC, support the ideals of intercollegiate athletics, value the pursuit of excellence on and off the field of play, and serve the needs of the membership. The Corporate Partner Program offers a wide range of marketing opportunities, including, but not limited to, championship naming rights, entitlement rights to student-athlete recognition programs, and official supplier designations.

About Nevco, Inc.

Nevco is the largest privately held manufacturer of video displays, message centers and scoreboards in the United States. Since 1934, Nevco's commitment to quality, customer service and product innovation have led to over 100,000 satisfied customers worldwide. From marquees to message centers to video displays and scoreboards, Nevco's products allow for flexibility and integration to enhance the game experience no matter the message, no matter the sport, no matter the campus. To learn more about Nevco, Inc. or for a complete product list, please visit www.nevco.com.

About the ECAC®

The ECAC is the nation's largest athletic and the only multi-divisional conference with more than 300 Divisions I, II, and III colleges and universities from Maine to North Carolina and westerly to Illinois. Established in 1938, the ECAC, a non-profit service organization, sponsors nearly 100 championships in 37 men's and women's sports, assigns more than 4,400 officials in 12 sports, administers nine affiliate sports organizations and six playing leagues and recognizes more than 2,500 student-athletes in 23 sports through the public relations arm of the conference. The ECAC serves as the primary conference for select members in the sports of men's and women's ice hockey, and men's lacrosse.

About Eident Sports Marketing

Eident Sports is a full-service event management and sports marketing company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Eident has several properties in the region, ranging from turn-key sporting events to sponsorship sales alliances with key partners. For more information on Eident's events and offerings, please visit www.eidentsports.com

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