Transportation Impact Named Title Sponsor of 2014 CPL All-Star Game
May 6, 2014 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Morehead City Marlins News Release
Morehead City, N.C.- Transportation Impact has partnered with the Morehead City Marlins to become the title sponsor of the 2014 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game.
Transportation Impact, a 2013 Inc. 5000 company, is a parcel spend-management firm headquartered in Emerald Isle, N.C. Founded in 2008, the company offers parcel auditing and carrier contract negotiation solutions to companies with a minimum net spend of $200,000 on FedEx and/or UPS parcel shipping services. For more information, visit www.transportationimpact.com.
All-Star festivities begin on Saturday July 12th, continue with the Fan Fest and Home Run Derby on Sunday July 13th and conclude with the All-Star Game on Monday July 14th. General tickets for the Fan Fest and Home Run Derby are $10, and general tickets to the All-Star Game itself
are $10 as well. Fans wishing to attend all events can purchase an All-Star Weekend Ticket for $15.
"We are proud of what the Marlins have done in the community and the opportunities they have given visitors and residents to come enjoy a game at the ballpark," said Transportation Impact Co-founder Keith Byrd. "We are confident that this is just the beginning of a lasting relationship with the Marlins and their fans."
"This is an exciting time for the Morehead City Marlins to be partnering with a growing company like Transportation Impact" said Marlins owner Buddy Bengel. "The All-Star Game is the marquee event for the Coastal Plain League and we are thrilled to be teaming-up with Transportation Impact to bring it to Morehead City."
The Marlins open the 2014 season on the road against the Fayetteville Swampdogs on May 27th. The home opener is the following night, May 28th, when they again take on the Swampdogs. Season tickets and flex books are on sale now at www.mhcmarlins.com and at the Marlins Team Store, located at 508-D Evans Street in Morehead City.
The Coastal Plain League is the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 18th season in 2014, the CPL features 14 teams playing North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,100 alumni drafted and 67 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (as CPLBaseball).
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