Tacoma Rainiers and Venture Bank strike Gold

Feb 21, 2008 - The Tacoma Rainiers and Venture Bank today announced a five year agreement that will rename Cheney Stadium's Gold Club the Venture Bank Gold Club and make Venture Bank the Official Bank of the Tacoma Rainiers.

Fans to Cheney Stadium this upcoming season will immediately see the impact of this new community partnership. Signage for the Venture Bank Gold Club will be visible all around the park and in all marketing materials.

Gold Club Memberships, as they were known this past season, were a brand new offer targeting South Sound businesses. Complete with all-inclusive beer, wine, soda, bottled water and ballpark snacks, members enjoyed the best seats in the park, VIP parking, and access to the exclusive club at the ballpark.

Because of strong renewal rates and new demand for the 2008 season, the Rainiers are building a brand new Venture Bank Gold Club II that will be situated along the right field line. The Venture Bank Gold Club II will have all the amenities of the Venture Bank Gold Club along with a view of the action on the field. Members will have access to both clubs.

"Venture Bank has such a unique approach to banking. From the way they market to the way they design their financial centers, it's warm, approachable and professional," said Rainiers President Aaron Artman. "With our increased focus on business entertainment at Rainiers games, it seemed like a great fit that I believe will strengthen both of our ability to reach customers in the South Sound."

In addition to getting the amenities mentioned above, Venture Bank Gold Club Members also have access to a private entrance into the stadium, will receive invitations to special members only events throughout the year, and receive exclusive Rainiers gifts.

"We are really delighted to be partnering with another true northwest icon in the Tacoma Rainiers, "stated Jim Arneson, President and CEO of Venture Bank. Arneson went on to say, "We are looking forward to the synergy that will be created out of this relationship. To be the official bank of the extremely popular and successful Tacoma Rainiers makes good business sense and positions us well within the Pacific Northwest."

The Venture Bank Gold Club and Venture Bank Gold Club II will not just be a place for baseball fans to get the best seats to watch the Mariners stars of tomorrow, but a great place for local business professionals to network, reward employees and cater to potential clients. The Rainiers have also increased their full-time sales and service staff, all dedicated to meeting the needs of current and future members of the Venture Bank Gold Club.

The long tradition of Rainiers baseball in the Tacoma community coupled with Venture Bank's decades of experience helping Puget Sound area businesses and residents with their financial needs made this partnership a natural fit.

And with both Venture Bank and the Rainiers experiencing strong growth in the South Sound, including potential for a new or renovated Cheney Stadium, the partnership is poised for great things in the upcoming years.