The Lake County Captains Small Business Support program is proudly sponsored by PNC. The program is designed to make a difference for small businesses in the Northeast Ohio region. Small businesses play a critical role in our community and the broader economy, bringing economic growth, and innovation to our region. Three winners will be selected and honored during the season.

2026 Program Information

The Lake County Captains Small Business Support program is proudly sponsored by PNC. The program is designed to make a difference for small businesses in the Northeast Ohio region. Small businesses play a critical role in our community and the broader economy, bringing economic growth, and innovation to our region. Three winners will be selected and honored during the season.

The deadline to apply is April 6.

Winners will receive a package of gifts and business promotions worth nearly $8,000.

PRIZE: Three (3) Prizes To Be Awarded. Each winner will receive the following for their Small Business:

8 tickets to the home game on the night of the winner announcement
2 seats to the Sports Fanatic Membership
Captains and PNC congratulatory social media posts with company logo inclusion on graphics
Pre-game PA announcements
1 luxury suite for the company and their guests with $250 food/beverage credit
In-game recognition of winning companies on the field
Free concourse table at a Captains game to pass out promo material to fans
Email newsletter logo link
Admission to exclusive Captains events
Ability to talk about your business on our broadcast during 1 inning of Captains Baseball
Group discount - 50% off all group tickets!
Exclusive baseball cards of a Guardians top prospect

2025 Winners

Digging Dogs Training Center, LLC

Digging Dogs Training Center, LLC, in Mentor, Ohio, is a locally respected dog training facility known for its positive, reward-based approach to teaching. The center provides a wide range of classes for dogs at all stages, from young puppies learning the basics to adult dogs working on advanced obedience, agility, or specialty skills like scent detection or therapy dog preparation. Digging Dogs Training Center offers a welcoming environment focused on fun, effective learning for both dogs and their humans.

Global Real Estate Advisors

“Thank you for allowing Global Real Estate Advisors, Inc. to be part of the Going to Bat Program sponsored by the Lake County Captains and PNC Bank. This initiative championed small businesses and gave us meaningful opportunities to be featured throughout the year, highlighting our work in commercial real estate and the services we provide to the local business community.”

Proactive Behavior Services

“The Going to Bat for Small Business partnership gave our ABA Team at Proactive Behavior Services a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with other local businesses while sharing information about our autism and behavioral services with the community. The program also allowed our team to enjoy time together at the ballpark, a fun and meaningful team-building experience.”

2024 Winners

ABV Contractors

Amanda's Family Hearing

Life Safety Enterprises

Savelli's Dance & Martial Arts