First Horizon Bank, the NC Courage and the Town of Cary, NC Celebrate Partnership with New Signage and a Ribbon Cutting at First Horizon Stadium
First Horizon Bank, the North Carolina Courage, and the Town of Cary unveiled new signage at First Horizon Stadium, marking their multi-year naming rights partnership. The 10,000-seat stadium, located within WakeMed Soccer Park, showcases prominent First Horizon branding throughout the venue.
The stadium serves as home to both the NC Courage and North Carolina FC of the USL Championship, while also hosting NCAA Division I College Cup and various collegiate and high school sporting events. Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President for First Horizon Bank, emphasized the partnership's role in community dedication, while Courage President Francie Gottsegen highlighted the strategic alignment in values of leadership and innovation.
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht noted that this partnership reinforces Cary's position as a premier sporting event destination. While First Horizon holds stadium naming rights, WakeMed maintains naming rights to the broader park complex.
First Horizon Bank, il North Carolina Courage e la Città di Cary hanno inaugurato la nuova segnaletica presso il First Horizon Stadium, segnando l'inizio della loro partnership pluriennale per i diritti di denominazione. Lo stadio da 10.000 posti, situato all'interno del WakeMed Soccer Park, presenta una visibilità prominente del marchio First Horizon in tutta la struttura.
Lo stadio ospita sia il NC Courage che il North Carolina FC della USL Championship, oltre a eventi come la NCAA Division I College Cup e diverse manifestazioni sportive universitarie e scolastiche. Laura Bunn, Presidente Regionale Mid-Atlantic di First Horizon Bank, ha sottolineato il ruolo della partnership nell'impegno verso la comunità, mentre Francie Gottsegen, Presidente del Courage, ha evidenziato l'allineamento strategico sui valori di leadership e innovazione.
Il sindaco Harold Weinbrecht ha osservato che questa collaborazione rafforza la posizione di Cary come destinazione di primo piano per eventi sportivi. Mentre First Horizon detiene i diritti di denominazione dello stadio, WakeMed mantiene quelli per l'intero complesso del parco.
First Horizon Bank, el North Carolina Courage y el Municipio de Cary presentaron la nueva señalización en el First Horizon Stadium, marcando su asociación de derechos de denominación por varios años. El estadio con capacidad para 10,000 personas, ubicado dentro del WakeMed Soccer Park, exhibe una destacada presencia de la marca First Horizon en todo el recinto.
El estadio es el hogar tanto del NC Courage como del North Carolina FC de la USL Championship, además de albergar la NCAA Division I College Cup y diversos eventos deportivos universitarios y de secundaria. Laura Bunn, Presidenta Regional del Atlántico Medio para First Horizon Bank, destacó el papel de la asociación en el compromiso comunitario, mientras que Francie Gottsegen, Presidenta del Courage, resaltó la alineación estratégica en valores de liderazgo e innovación.
El alcalde Harold Weinbrecht señaló que esta colaboración refuerza la posición de Cary como un destino principal para eventos deportivos. Mientras First Horizon posee los derechos de denominación del estadio, WakeMed mantiene los derechos para el complejo del parque en general.
퍼스트 호라이즌 뱅크, 노스캐롤라이나 커리지, 그리고 캐리 타운이 퍼스트 호라이즌 스타디움에서 새로운 간판을 공개하며 다년간의 명명권 파트너십을 알렸습니다. 10,000석 규모의 이 스타디움은 웨이크메드 축구 공원 내에 위치해 있으며, 전 구역에 걸쳐 퍼스트 호라이즌 브랜드가 눈에 띄게 배치되어 있습니다.
이 스타디움은 NC 커리지와 USL 챔피언십 소속 노스캐롤라이나 FC의 홈구장이며, NCAA 디비전 I 대학컵과 다양한 대학 및 고등학교 스포츠 행사도 개최합니다. 퍼스트 호라이즌 뱅크의 미드애틀랜틱 지역 대표인 로라 번은 이 파트너십이 지역사회 헌신에 중요한 역할을 한다고 강조했으며, 커리지 사장 프랜시 고츠젠은 리더십과 혁신이라는 가치의 전략적 일치를 강조했습니다.
할롤드 와인브레히트 시장은 이번 파트너십이 캐리를 주요 스포츠 이벤트 목적지로서의 입지를 강화한다고 언급했습니다. 퍼스트 호라이즌이 스타디움 명명권을 보유하는 반면, 웨이크메드는 공원 단지 전체에 대한 명명권을 유지합니다.
First Horizon Bank, le North Carolina Courage et la ville de Cary ont dévoilé une nouvelle signalétique au First Horizon Stadium, marquant leur partenariat pluriannuel pour les droits de dénomination. Le stade de 10 000 places, situé dans le WakeMed Soccer Park, affiche une présence marquée de la marque First Horizon dans l’ensemble du site.
Le stade est le domicile du NC Courage et du North Carolina FC de la USL Championship, tout en accueillant la NCAA Division I College Cup ainsi que divers événements sportifs universitaires et lycéens. Laura Bunn, présidente régionale Mid-Atlantic de First Horizon Bank, a souligné l’importance du partenariat dans l’engagement communautaire, tandis que Francie Gottsegen, présidente du Courage, a mis en avant l’alignement stratégique des valeurs de leadership et d’innovation.
Le maire Harold Weinbrecht a noté que ce partenariat renforce la position de Cary en tant que destination de choix pour les événements sportifs. Alors que First Horizon détient les droits de dénomination du stade, WakeMed conserve ceux du complexe du parc dans son ensemble.
First Horizon Bank, der North Carolina Courage und die Stadt Cary präsentierten neue Beschilderungen im First Horizon Stadium und besiegelten damit ihre mehrjährige Namensrechte-Partnerschaft. Das 10.000 Sitzplätze fassende Stadion im WakeMed Soccer Park zeigt prominente First Horizon Markenpräsenz im gesamten Veranstaltungsort.
Das Stadion ist Heimat sowohl des NC Courage als auch des North Carolina FC aus der USL Championship und richtet zudem die NCAA Division I College Cup sowie verschiedene College- und Highschool-Sportveranstaltungen aus. Laura Bunn, Regionalpräsidentin Mid-Atlantic für First Horizon Bank, betonte die Bedeutung der Partnerschaft für das Engagement in der Gemeinschaft, während Francie Gottsegen, Präsidentin des Courage, die strategische Übereinstimmung in den Werten Führung und Innovation hervorhob.
Bürgermeister Harold Weinbrecht stellte fest, dass diese Partnerschaft Cary als erstklassigen Austragungsort für Sportveranstaltungen stärkt. Während First Horizon die Namensrechte am Stadion hält, behält WakeMed die Namensrechte am gesamten Parkkomplex.
- Multi-year stadium naming rights partnership secured, expanding brand visibility
- Strategic partnership demonstrates market presence and growth commitment in Mid-Atlantic region
- 10,000-seat venue exposure through multiple sports events including NCAA Division I College Cup
- Diversification of brand exposure through both professional and collegiate sporting events
- Financial terms of the naming rights deal not disclosed
- Limited to regional market exposure primarily in North Carolina
The prominent signage features naming rights sponsor First Horizon Bank throughout the 10,000-seat stadium.
While WakeMed retains the sole naming rights to the wider park, First Horizon branding is visible throughout the stadium. In addition to the North Carolina Courage, the stadium is home to North Carolina FC of the USL Championship and hosts a variety of collegiate and high school sporting events throughout the year, including the NCAA Division I College Cup.
"It's exciting to see First Horizon's name in lights and across the Stadium. The expansion of this partnership is a testament to our dedication to this community and our connection with sports fans across the region," said Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President for First Horizon Bank. "This relationship further underscores our long-term commitment to growth and excellence – we're proud to be featured in First Horizon Stadium as the 'Official Bank of the North Carolina Courage' and thrilled to serve the community through this partnership."
"We are proud to celebrate this exciting new chapter with the official unveiling of First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Our partnership with First Horizon Bank is more than a naming rights agreement—it's a strategic alignment rooted in shared values of leadership, innovation, and community impact. Together, we're not only investing in the future of women's soccer but also reinforcing the Triangle as a premier destination for sport, business, and culture," said Courage President Francie Gottsegen.
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