HomeTown Ticketing Renews Official Ticketing Partnership With Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – May 4, 2021 For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce our renewed partnership with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). As the official online ticketing partner of the PIAA for all PIAA Boys and Girls Championships, HomeTown is honored to provide the platform for the organization to pursue their goal of moving to entirely digital ticketing for the coming school year. This continued partnership will allow fans to have a secure, simple, and fast ticketing experience both when they purchase tickets to these championship events and when their tickets are scanned at the gate. HomeTown is proud to have entered into this five-year partnership with PIAA to ticket events through 2026. “The PIAA is excited to renew and expand its partnership with HomeTown Ticketing. Their state-of-the-art platform has given our fans a safe, reliable, and easy way to purchase student and adult tickets for our events, no longer requiring a special trip to the qualifying school’s athletic department or championship venue. We are confident in recommending a relationship with HomeTown Ticketing for our membership as well.”— Mark E. Byers, Chief Operating Officer | PIAA “We are thrilled to renew our partnership with the PIAA to continue and expand our role in ticketing their championship events. We are committed to providing them with the tools, resources, and support they and their members need to host their events for years to come.— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE PIAABeginning in Pittsburgh, on December 29, 1913, PIAA was given the privilege of serving its member schools and registered officials by establishing policies and adopting contest rules that emphasize the educational values of interscholastic athletics, promote safe and sportsmanlike competition, and provide uniform standards for all interscholastic levels of competition. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan-specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of NYSPHSAA Section III Athletics
COLUMBUS, OH – May 3, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner with exclusivity for digital ticketing for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Section III (NYSPHSAA Section III). As the NYSPHSAA Section III transitions to digital ticketing and a cashless system, HomeTown is committed to providing the resources, tools, and support they need to manage their events across the association’s schools and a variety of sports. This exciting partnership brings together the industry-leader in K12 digital ticketing and a defining organization in high school athletics. Together they will collaborate on ticket sales for their events and will provide convenient online ticketing options for fans with flexibility for printed or mobile device tickets. “As we transition to a cashless ticketing system for all Section III sponsored events, we are pleased to announce our new partnership with HomeTown Ticketing. During our consideration process, HomeTown Ticketing demonstrated the greatest ability to not just join us as a sponsor, but their desire to become a valuable resource for our member school athletic programs and their student athletes.”— John Rathbun, Executive Director | NYSPHSAA Section III “At HomeTown, we are committed to providing innovative technology to better serve schools across the country. We are excited to have partnered with the NYSPHSAA Section III to support their students, schools, staff, and community members as their student athletes demonstrate their skills and talents on the field, in the gym, and on the track.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT NYSPHSAA SECTION III ATHLETICSSection III Athletics provides to our 106 member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both in the classroom and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner Of The California Community College Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – April 21, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to announce its partnership with the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). As the Official Ticketing Partner of CCCAA, HomeTown Ticketing will provide an exciting new way for students, staff, and community members to purchase tickets and attend events across its network of schools. As the single largest educational system in the country, the California Community College system serves over two million students each year and provides exciting on-campus opportunities for students, including their athletics. The CCCAA coordinates the athletic activities of nearly 24,000 student-athletes across the system who participate in 24 sports. They also host 25 championships for these activities. HomeTown Ticketing is excited to help the organization simplify their ticketing system and allow students and fans to enjoy their return to the stands. Together, HomeTown and the CCCAA will collaborate on ticket sales for their championships beginning this year and will provide convenient online ticketing options for fans as well as touchless ticket scanning. “Hometown Ticketing is the perfect partner at the perfect time for the CCCAA. Online ticketing is the most convenient method to delivering and using tickets and in our current environment has fast become a necessity. Hometown Ticketing is at the forefront of the industry and delivers a first-class user experience that our schools and fans will enjoy.”— Jennifer Cardone, Interim Executive Director | CCCAA “As the largest single educational system in the country, this new partnership with CCCAA is an exciting milestone for our company and one which we look forward to continuing for years to come. Thank you to the CCCAA for trusting HomeTown to serve your students, staff, and communities as we return to cheering on our teams in person.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE CCCAAThe California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) is the governing body providing oversight of intercollegiate athletics within the California Community College System. The single largest educational system in the country, with attendance in excess of 2.1 million students annually, the California Community College system serves one-fourth of all community college students in the United States. The CCCAA establishes the rules and regulations to administer the intercollegiate athletic activities of approximately 24,000 student-athletes attending California’s community colleges. To view the latest news, information, and updates of all 24 CCCAA-sanctioned sports and 25 championships, please visit www.cccaasports.org. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences, and associations at no cost. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to the needs of schools and governing bodies. Benefits of the HomeTown system include unmatched value through easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools, and secure financial management features to streamline operations and increase financial transparency. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24h from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
HomeTown Ticketing Partners with TRG to Support Fully Integrated Ticketing Solutions
COLUMBUS, OH – April 1, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing, the nation’s leading digital ticketing solution for K-12 schools and colleges, is proud to announce a new partnership with TRG, the global managed solutions provider focused on enterprise mobility, point of sale, and payments. HomeTown Ticketing provides end-to-end management, secure transactions, real-time reporting, and touchless redemption, with no setup costs or monthly fees. A professional-level and fully automated solution, HomeTown’s proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to meet the needs of schools and governing bodies. The HomeTown platform provides features from custom box-offices to secure financial management, as well as custom-built venue seat maps, immediate access to ticket revenue, and dedicated account management and customer support services. HomeTown’s partnership with TRG will improve the school volunteer and staff experience by providing 24/7 support so they can focus on enhancing the family and student experience. As the company’s exclusive mobile managed services partner, TRG will provide end-to-end device management and support through its MaaS (mobility-as-a-service) program for tens of thousands of Apple iOS and Google Android devices. The most comprehensive mobility lifecycle management solution designed for business, TRG MaaS combines “on-demand” hardware, services and analytics into one simple, predictable monthly payment. Financed by TRG’s sister company, River Capital, HomeTown’s MaaS subscription will incorporate new and refurbished devices, staging/configuration/deployment, warranty repair and spares pool management. With continued growth on the horizon, the TRG partnership strengthens HomeTown’s ability to provide secure touchless ticketing options to a rapidly growing portfolio of schools, colleges, conferences and associations across the nation. Whether using Android or Apple devices, TRG’s support will ensure HomeTown customers enjoy seamless integrations, reliable performance and comprehensive support for all systems. “We love partnering with companies that share our commitment to driving innovation and solving challenging customer problems,” said Sean Kennedy, TRG President. “We’re pleased that HomeTown has chosen us as their technology partner and are confident that together, we can efficiently meet the accelerated demand for convenient, contactless payment technologies in these environments.” “This partnership enables us to focus our efforts on what we do best, leaving hardware procurement and day-to-day management to the experts,” said Ryan Hart, HomeTown Chairman & CEO. “We look forward to better serving our customers with the support of TRG.” About TRGTRG is a global managed solutions provider focused on enterprise mobility, point of sale and payments. With facilities across the United States, Canada and Europe, we provide the most comprehensive suite of lifecycle management services―from warehouse to boardroom and deployment to retirement. Our mission is to Make Technology Simple, helping customers accelerate projects, maximize ROI, drive application success, and improve employee and customer experience. We are relentless in our drive to find innovative, effective ways to enhance customer operations and challenge conventional thinking along the way. Learn more about why The Difference is Us at www.trgsolutions.com. About HomeTown TicketingHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in both K-12 and collegiate spaces, serving schools, districts, conferences and associations. A professional-level and fully automated ticketing solution, HomeTown’s in-house developed, proprietary ticketing platform offers unmatched value with easy-to-use purchasing and redemption options, custom box-offices, event and fan specific reporting tools and secure financial management features. Intuitive and easy-to-use for both event organizers and ticket buyers, HomeTown never touches the event organizer’s funds, which are available and accessible within 24 hours of a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com. About River Capital FinanceRiver Capital is an independent technology finance company that specializes in AIDC, mobile computing, and POS equipment and solutions. River Capital delivers mobility life cycle management solutions enabling Hardware as a Service (HaaS) which allows end-user customers to bundle hardware, software, and service in one convenient predictable monthly payment. Visit www.rivercapital.com to learn more.
