PORTLAND, Ore.–First Tech FCU and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers have extended and expanded their relationship with a new multi-year agreement.
"Our relationship with the Trail Blazers has resulted in a high degree of delight among our shared fan base and assisted us in welcoming more than 10,000 new members to the First Tech family," said Greg Mitchell, president and CEO of First Tech, in a statement. "We look forward to sharing a bright future with the Trail Blazers organization and the more than 615,000 members of the First Tech family."
Added First Tech VP-Marketing Chylon Pappas, "It’s been great to see the positive impact that our partnership with the Trail Blazers has had on our employees, members and community. One third of our members in Oregon have already requested the Trail Blazers branded First Tech debit card and we’re pleased to bring this great benefit, among many others, to our members."
The Benefits
First Tech member benefits include the Trail Blazers branded affinity cards for eligible members as well as access to ticket giveaways and exclusive member discounts on tickets and at Rip City Clothing Co.
With the renewed partnership, First Tech said it has become a Rose City Partner. “Companies at that level represent the highest degree of connection to the Trail Blazers brand,” the CU said.
"With the successful launch of our partnership with First Tech as the inaugural ‘Official Credit Union Partner’ of the Trail Blazers in 2017, we’re excited to continue this great relationship for years to come," said Steve Scott, Senior Vice President of Revenue for the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter.
The $12-billion First Tech is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and has more than 600,000 members.