Going to Bat: Small business initiative returns for 2026 courtesy of PNC

MOOSIC, PA (April 1, 2026) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, in conjunction with PNC Bank, are launching the second year of ‘Going to Bat for Small Business, presented by PNC.’ The initiative highlights an NEPA small business that has made a positive impact within the community.

Nominate your small business now!

The program gives small businesses a boost by leveraging the RailRiders’ powerful platform to promote a select company. Going to Bat for Small Business, presented by PNC, will spotlight one winning business during the 2026 season with a specialized RailRiders marketing package and hospitality night, including a first pitch at PNC Field, a suite night, social media and website recognition.

The winning business will also be part of a pre-game ceremony at PNC Field on July 21.

“The success of local small businesses is critical to the continued economic growth and vibrancy of our Northeast Pennsylvania communities,” said Pete Danchak, PNC regional president for Northeast PA. “Building on the momentum of the program’s inaugural year, we’re proud to again work with the RailRiders to help businesses that are making a positive difference increase their visibility and customer reach. Across our region, PNC teams work closely with small business owners to help them achieve their financial goals, and this program is another way we can help them elevate their stories and knock it out of the park!”

Small business nominations can be submitted online at https://www.milb.com/scranton-wb/community/going-to-bat. Nomination criteria, evaluation points, prize details and application guidelines can be accessed on the website. Only businesses in northeastern Pennsylvania will be considered.

Nominations will be accepted through May 15. A committee of leaders from PNC Bank and the RailRiders will serve as judges and will select the winner based on the positive influence a business has had on its respective community. The winner will be announced in mid-June.

Nominate your small business now!

For more information, visit https://www.milb.com/scranton-wb/community/going-to-bat.

About PNC Bank

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.