Friday, 31 March 2017

City of Woodstock invites businesses to ask about sponsorship opportunities

Parks, buildings, events and on-going activities are available for your company to advertise with

Your business could sponsor a ball diamond at new Northeast recreation complex

By Mark Schadenberg
Every business wants their name associated with an excellent product.
In Woodstock, it’s easy as your business could be a sponsor of a municipal event, building, park or certainly even the rink boards at the community complex.
Woodstock events like Cowapolooza, Victoria Day, Canada Day and most certainly Woodstock Day at Rogers Centre (Blue Jays vs Rays on April 29) become even more successful with sponsorship. Events and facilities are greatly subsidized to become a reality. Your business could sponsor a bus on the trek to Rogers Centre. Arenas and swimming pools operate at an annual deficit, but if you attach your name to a facility – everyone wins.
An ideal advertising vehicle would be the What’s On Woodstock (WOW) magazine as I’m sure most people keep their copy handy for a few weeks after it’s available as it lists all happenings at the museum, art gallery, library, swimming pools, skating rinks, and is also an excellent update on city events, but also recycling and transportation (Para Transit and buses).

Below: Pictures of new Northeast complex taken during construction phase



Anyone who has just spent the last 7 months at the arena for hockey or figure skating will realize that board advertising is great awareness.
As the story in the most recent What’s On Woodstock (WOW) states, a major focus now is on obtaining sponsorship dollars for the new Northeast recreation complex. I’ve been chair of the recreation advisory committee for a few years and the new park with three ball diamonds, a concession stand, splash pad and playground equipment is a very exciting addition to the city on the east end of Devonshire. This sports complex will be a busy site.
I would point out that -- in my opinion -- the best example of an overwhelmingly successful sponsorship program has been the city’s public skating sessions. Many of this past fall / winter / spring skating sessions at both arenas were free for the public and this was made possible by dentists, service clubs, construction companies, coffee shops, electricians, lumber companies, fitness clubs, and even the Woodstock firefighters association.    
Contact Emma Vondervoort today if you seek more details on advertising and marketing within the City of Woodstock.
You or your company could attach their name to a children’s program at the library, help pay for public swimming at the Southside Aquatic Centre, or make a significant contribution to the Northeast complex by sponsoring one of the diamonds.
Read the story in WOW.


I should add that it is not possible to advertise on a Zamboni in Woodstock as Vondervoort suggests because the arena employees will be quick to point out that Woodstock buys only Olympia ice cleaning machines.
One more great example of connecting your business with Woodstock for an event is Dee Lights bakery and their annual Canada Day contribution of red-and-white cakes or cupcakes
As a Woodstock Realtor, I love this community and Oxford County.

Dee White and Canada Day cupcakes

List of recent Cowapolooza sponsors



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Mark Schadenberg, Sales Representative
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES designation)
Royal LePage Triland Realty
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage

757 Dundas St, Woodstock
(519) 537-1553, cell or text
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