Municipal Micro-Sponsorship: Another Success Story

Suffolk County Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station)

Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station), an innovative local politician in New York’s Suffolk County, has found a creative solution to his county’s budget woes.  Ripping a page from Groupable’s playbook, he recommends local sponsors be allowed to sponsor suitable locations within his county’s park system.  In his own words:

“Sponsorship of suitable parkland facilities provides an excellent opportunity to both generate much-needed funds and the goodwill of businesses throughout Suffolk County.  It is a definite win-win situation for everyone involved.”

Under the proposed plan, the Park Commissioner receives the authority to design sponsorship opportunities that are both relevant and tasteful and prioritize local businesses with good community standing.  D’Amaro’s plan reinforces Groupable’s philosophy.  We believe whenever groups and sponsors connect at the micro-level, they’re able to negotiate deals of extraordinary benefit to both parties.

Groupable wants to help connect groups of all kinds with sponsors.  In this instance, the “group” in question is the entire population of Suffolk County.  If the county government really wants to remain innovative as sponsorship trends evolve, we recommend they turn to Groupable to manage this program.  In any case, we’re excited to watch how this program develops.

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