In partnership with Citizens Business Bank
Republic FC and Citizens Business Bank have extended their partnership to focus on celebrating and highlighting small businesses in the region, and providing an opportunity for the entrepreneurs of the region to grow through the Small Business Showcase.
Nominate a small business or submit your own small business to be awarded a Republic FC marketing partnership package valued at up to $15,000 for the 2022 season!
Two well-deserving small, locally operated businesses will receive a custom partnership package to amplify and expand their business reach, courtesy of Citizens Business Bank and Republic FC. The first nomination period has closed, with the winner to be announced the first week of May – National Small Business Month. The second nomination period is now open. Apply or nominate a small business by clicking the button below!
Winners will receive a consultation with local media, marketing and sports sponsorship experts to help curate a custom package to help meet the business’ unique goals. Potential partnership elements include tickets to upcoming matches to help with social marketing and client engagement, in stadium activations including videoboard advertisements and Fan Zone activations, broadcast features during the season, digital business spotlights and other content to connect with Republic FC fans, social media marketing and podcast features.
Citizens Business Bank entered the Sacramento Region following the merger with Suncrest Bank that culminated earlier this year, and through a new partnership, Republic FC and Citizens Business Bank will collaborate to highlight the indomitable spirit of the small business community in the region.
Program Details
1. Nominations for the second round will open on July 11, 2022 and will close on July 18, 2022.
2. Nominated businesses must be operate and serve within Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, Placer, El Dorado, San Joaquin, Amador, Calavares or Sutter County.
3. Businesses must meet the requirements for certain SBA size standards within the particular industry. See link to see whether your business may qualify based on the SBA’s size requirements. Learn more>>
4. The winner will be announced the week of August 1, 2022.
