First Data Partners with the New York Mets to Salute Our Nation’s Veterans
May 26 2016 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
First Data will be the corporate sponsor of the
“Veteran of the Game” at New York Mets home games
In recognition of our nation’s veterans, First Data (NYSE: FDC)
is proud to partner with the New York Mets and sponsor the “Veteran
of the Game” for all regular season home games in 2016. During each
game at Citi Field, a New York Mets player will present the
“Veteran of the Game” with an American flag that flew over Citi
Field while Citi Vision plays a segment showcasing the soldier's
achievements while serving in the military.
“As we enter into this Memorial Day weekend, First Data
expresses its gratitude for the veterans and military families who
served and sacrificed on our behalf,” said Tom Higgins, Executive
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, First Data
Corporation. “I am proud of First Data’s history of supporting and
honoring our nation’s veterans. This partnership with the New York
Mets, a storied New York City sports franchise with its own strong
tradition of honoring the military community, is a continuation of
that commitment.”
“We are excited to partner with First Data as we both focus on
recognizing and honoring our military,” said Wes Engram, Vice
President, Corporate Partnerships, New York Mets. “It’s important
for both of us to work together and show our appreciation for all
those who have fought and continue to fight to protect our freedoms
and keep us safe.”
Through First Data Salutes, a company-wide military engagement
strategy, First Data provides the military community with access to
career opportunities and best-in-class education resources, while
offering premier technology solutions to veteran-owned businesses.
As a result, First Data has established itself as a national leader
in the support of veterans, National Guard and Reserve members and
military spouses. First Data Salutes has rapidly increased the
number of veteran and military spouse new hires, and the company
recently earned the top ranking among Technology and
Telecommunications companies as a “Military Spouse Friendly
Employer” by Military Spouse Magazine, as well as special
recognition on Monster/Military.com’s “Best Companies for Veterans”
list.
The “Veteran of the Game” honor has been bestowed upon numerous
service members from all branches of the military including Medal
of Honor recipients, and First Data is proud to enhance the Mets’
recognition of well-deserving veterans who dedicated their time and
service to our country.
First Data will also be the presenting sponsor of the Military
Softball Classic at Citi Field, an event bringing teams of veterans
together for a day of softball games at the ballpark before taking
in a Mets game later in the day.
About First Data
First Data (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader in commerce-enabling
technology and solutions, serving approximately six million
business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in 118
countries around the world. The company’s 24,000 owner-associates
are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the world’s
largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and
processing more than 2,500 transactions per second and $1.9
trillion per year.
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