The New York Islanders and UBS Arena at Belmont Park have signed a 10-year founding sponsorship agreement with Northwell Health to develop an extensive health and safety program for the new $955 million building, set to open in time for the 2021-22 season.
Northwell, New York’s largest healthcare provider and employer, is the team’s official health care sponsor and the title sponsor of its East Meadow practice facility on Long Island.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is sponsorship?
- Why do brands like Northwell Health sponsor sports teams and facilities like the Islanders and UBS Arena?
- How would you describe a “founding sponsor” agreement?
- What is a sponsorship package?
- Based on information from this story, what are some things that are included in Northwell Health’s sponsorship package with the Islanders?