BRENTWOOD, N.Y.–Suffolk Federal Credit Union has entered into an agreement to become an official partner of Suffolk County Community College.
Under the agreement, the college’s former Health, Sports & Education Center on its Brentwood campus will now become known as the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena. The 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility hosts thousands of visitors each year through events that include athletic games and expos. Suffolk FCU is now the home of the Sharks.
The credit union did not disclose the cost of the sponsorship.
Home to three multi-purpose courts, sporting fields, indoor and outdoor running tracks, an eight-lane swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center and more, the center is situated alongside the Long Island Expressway, the credit union said.
Brand Awareness & More
“We could not be more thrilled to enter into this partnership with such an esteemed establishment where we can benefit the leaders of tomorrow,” said Ralph D. Spencer Jr., president and CEO of Suffolk Federal. “The resulting opportunities are proving to be endless through not only brand awareness and community events, but financial education for the students as well.”
As part of the partnership, the Brentwood campus will include updated signage inside and outside the renamed arena; the display of the credit union’s logo on the court floor; the opportunity to participate in tabling at area events as well as student job fairs, and recognition on event materials including schedules, student and alumni publications as well as corporate brochures. Additional signage will also be placed at the gym facilities at the College’s Riverhead and Selden Campuses.
The college has more than 26,000 students spread across five locations. The two-year, open enrollment institution is the largest community college in the SUNY system.
Scholarships Offered
Separately, Suffolk Federal presented six local graduating high school seniors who will be attending Suffolk County Community College this fall with $30,000 in scholarships.