Ottawa BlackJacks Announce Major Partnership with Ottawa General Contractors
The Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday an exclusive partnership with Ottawa General Contractors Limited (OGC Ltd.), who becomes the Official Presenting Partner of the 2022 Ottawa BlackJacks season. This partnership is highlighted by various marketing, digital and in-person activations, which started on Opening Night and will continue during the CEBL season in the nation’s capital.
As part of the agreement, the BlackJacks and OGC Ltd. will merge their community-based efforts and team up with a local charity. Details on this exciting initiative will be announced at a later date.
Adding a key element to the home game entertainment with the Ottawa General Contractors Mini Ball Toss activation, the OGC Ltd. branding is visible around the Arena at TD Place during BlackJacks home games, including an on-court logo, LED digital screen advertising, videoboard commercials and the OGV Ltd. brand on the back of player warm up shooting shirts. During both home and away games, OGC Ltd. is also promoted on the BlackJacks live stream found on CBC Gem and CEBL+.
In addition to visibility on the BlackJacks website and monthly newsletter, OGC Ltd. will be highlighted on the BlackJacks social media through various contests, including a chance to win autographed items and game tickets.
Ottawa General Contractors Limited are Ottawa's design and build renovation experts and specializes in home renovations, custom home construction and architectural design. With their project management and coordination teams, they’re able to efficiently and effectively manage their clients’ projects from start to finish.
Fans who wish to learn more about OGC Ltd. are invited to visit their booth at Section 18 of the TD Place Arena concourse on game day or to visit their website: https://ottawageneralcontractors.com/
Quotes:
"It is important to find partners who understand the vision of the BlackJacks and the CEBL. Ottawa General Contractors Limited share our passion for growing the game of basketball in the Ottawa community. We are proud to welcome OGC Ltd. as presenting partner for the 2022 CEBL season. They join a roster of sponsors who are committed to excellence while helping set the foundation of our franchise for years to come."
Michael Cvitkovic, President, Ottawa BlackJacks
“We couldn’t be prouder to be the Presenting Partner of the 2022 Ottawa BlackJacks season. As a relatively young organization, the BlackJacks have already built a solid foundation within the Ottawa/Gatineau community. Our values align and it was a given to partner with the BlackJacks to offer athletes and fans the best experience possible.”
Fares, President, Ottawa General Contractors Group
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About the Ottawa BlackJacks
The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Having recently completed its second season, the BlackJacks earned a semifinal appearance at the 2021 CEBL Championship Weekend in Edmonton. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations Jevohn Shepherd, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The BlackJacks and the City of Ottawa have been awarded the rights to host the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 12-14, 2022 with games taking place in the Arena at TD Place. The CEBL Championship Weekend will be a celebration of basketball, music, and local culture that will feature concerts, street festivals, the CEBL Awards, and several legacy projects to be announced at a later date. For more information visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
About Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75 percent of its current rosters being Canadians. With 10 teams in the CEBL, the league is the largest in the country. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
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Marika Guérin
Director, Communications, Community and Brand
Ottawa BlackJacks Professional Basketball Club