Gwizzlies announce initial sponsors
September 11, 2004 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Atlanta Vision News Release
Gwinnett, GA. Embry Malone, CEO of the ABA Gwinnett Gwizzlies professional basketball team today announced its initial sponsors for the upcoming season. According to Malone, "The response from the corporate community has exceeded our expectations. With the Braves, Falcons and Hawks, plus lots of college opportunities, there is no shortage of sports sponsorship packages available. These companies have the vision to see the potential excitement of the fast paced brand of ABA pro basketball at affordable prices - and have made commitments to support our team - and for that we are pleased and grateful."
Sponsors include the Baranco Automotive Group that includes Mercedes-Benz, Acura and Pontiac-0GMC in Gwinnett and Atlanta.
In addition Leadaz Sportswear International has provided considerable support to the team as have Pieces of Adrenne Fashions, Rare Footage, Park Pet Supply, Glover's Barbers and Beverage of Beepers, all quality area merchants.
Malone concluded, "We are working very hard to make Gwinnett and the Atlanta area proud of us and to be a competitive force in what has become a huge league. Having corporate support is very important to us." For more information, contact Embry Malone at gwizzlies@msn.com or log onto www.abalive.com.
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