For Release: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Contact: Jason Freier, Hardball Capital, 404-579-5786
Rebecca Karcher, City of
John Perlich, Parkview Health, 260-373-7206
Parkview Health Steps Up to the Plate
Makes major contribution to Harrison Square Project
Ballpark to be Named "Parkview Field"
Fort Wayne,
“Parkview is making a tremendous investment in this community,” said Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry. “This commitment by one of
“We are excited about our long-term partnership with Parkview,” said Jason Freier, CEO, Hardball Capital. “There are tremendous opportunities for us to work together to make Harrison Squarea success and to further Parkview's mission in the community. We would like to thank Parkview for this show of support.”
“Parkview is excited to be a partner in this signature downtown development that is vital for our community's future,” said Mike Packnett, President and CEO, Parkview Health. “Harrison Square will enhance
Parkview is a strong partner in the community and in 2007 returned $100 million to the communities it serves to support numerous health and wellness activities that benefit thousands of residents in northeast
Parkview's investment in the Harrison Square project will total $3 million over the ten year initial term. Half of that investment will go directly into the City of
In addition to the ballpark being named “Parkview Field,” Parkview Health will receive a seat on the Board of Advisors that oversees both Parkview Field and the employment of the Capital Maintenance and Improvement Fund.
Parkview and the soon-to-be-renamed Fort Wayne Wizards will also be collaborating on numerous health-related initiatives at Parkview Field. They include health and fitness education and activities, blood drives, cholesterol, blood pressure and other health screenings, tobacco cessation, trauma prevention, bicycle safety, and other safety education programs, as well as healthy food choices developed by Parkview nutritionists and the Parkview Heart Institute.
“We look forward to teaming up with Parkview and tapping into their resources to make the experience at Parkview Field the best in minor league baseball and to deliver on the promise of the new facility as an asset for the entire community,” said Mike Nutter, Fort Wayne Wizards General Manager.
Later this fall the logo for Parkview Field will be unveiled to the community, and following that, permanent signage identifying the ballpark will be erected on each of the ballpark's major entrances as well as directional signage around downtown and on major arteries leading into the city. Parkview Health will also be designated as the ballclub's “Official Hospital Partner.”
The first official game at Parkview Field will be April 16, 2009 at 7 PM. Parkview Field has also been awarded the 2010 Midwest League All-Star Game.
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system that serves northeast
More information on Parkview Health can be found at www.parkview.com. More information on the Harrison Square project can be found at www.harrisonsquarefortwayne.com.
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