On Sunday, January 22, Grand Rapids Public Schools students and their families attended The Harlem Globetrotters game at Van Andel Arena. Over 300 tickets and concessions vouchers were provided by Acrisure as part of the partnership that Acrisure began with Van Andel Arena in 2022. The students and their families enjoyed a day out at Van Andel Arena with family entertainment and concessions.
“It was a pleasure to host the students at our facility to enjoy an afternoon with the Globetrotters,” said Richard MacKeigan, ASM Global Regional General Manager for Van Andel Arena. “It was great to see the kids’ excitement and we hope they had a memorable experience. We appreciate the support of Acrisure to make this possible.”
“Acrisure is committed to deepening its support of the Grand Rapids community,” says Elliott Bundy, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at Acrisure, “and we’re honored to take part in this initiative that provides area students the opportunity to watch a team as iconic as the Globetrotters.”
About The Harlem Globetrotters:
Your favorite Globetrotter stars brought out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism and a non-stop LOL good time to Van Andel Arena. As the Globetrotters near their 100th anniversary, they have contributed to the growth of basketball at an immeasurable magnitude across the world. Through their artful athleticism and unparalleled moves, this team shares the game through an inclusive gameday experience that can’t be beat! The Globetrotters welcomed fans in the Grand Rapids area to join them for an interactive gameday packed with one-of-a-kind premium offerings.
About Acrisure:
Acrisure extends its core objective – be a great partner – to volunteerism and giving in its communities, supporting causes ranging from children’s health and education to environmental sustainability and ALS Research. Acrisure is Van Andel's most recent Pillar Partner and is proud to align with the Arena on community initiatives throughout the duration of the partnership.
Acrisure is An Extraordinary AdvantageSM for millions of clients worldwide by combing human and high tech to deliver a broad array of products including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, and more. In the last nine years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to nearly $4 billion and today employs over 14,000 colleagues in 21 countries. Learn more at www.acrisure.com.
About ASM Global
Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place and DeVos Performance Hall are managed by ASM Global. ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. asmglobal.com.
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