HomeTown Ticketing Expands Southeast U.S. Operations to Meet Increased Demand for Digital Ticketing Solutions
New Georgia office serves as regional hub, creating new jobs to support four-state territory. ALPHARETTA, GA – April 30, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing, the nation’s leading digital ticketing partner of K-12 schools and colleges, announced today that it will expand operations to the southeastern U.S. and open a regional office in Alpharetta, GA. The office will create more than a dozen local sales and support positions and serve as a regional hub for remote staff in the Carolinas and Florida. More than 475 high schools, colleges, conferences, and associations in the four-state region currently work with Hometown Ticketing to connect fans to their favorite sporting events, theater performances, and music and arts programs including the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), Conference Carolinas (CC), Peachbelt Conference (PBC), South Atlantic Conference (SAC), North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), and South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). As schools around the country to welcome spectators back, they are broadly adopting innovative solutions that provide touchless ticketing to better manage, track, and operate school events safely and more efficiently. “We’ve seen a sizable shift in the market as schools search for a customizable touchless ticketing partner in the southeast, and we anticipate significant growth in the coming year. Opening a regional hub here gives us the ability to provide critical management and support for schools that want to transition to digital ticketing in the new school year,” said Ryan Hart, HomeTown Ticketing Chairman and CEO. Nationally, HomeTown provides paperless ticketing platforms to more than 8,000 schools and counting as schools, districts and athletic associations look for safe, modern solutions to manage all aspects of event ticketing and promotion at every level of education. Many schools expedited the shift from traditional to digital ticketing as a part of pandemic protocols. The demand continues to increase as schools look to define a new normal and embrace an innovative solution that comes with financial and organizational benefits. Paperless transactions are easier to keep track of and reduce the risk of accounting errors. Controlling maximum capacity for each venue or event allows schools to manage event attendance safely and efficiently. Online purchases eliminate the need for in-person advanced ticket sales at school. Digital ticketing maximizes the efficiencies of athletic and administrative staff that oversee the ticketing process. Offering cashless payment options for fans and prevent box office staff from handling cash. Scanning tickets speeds up event admissions. HomeTown Ticketing provides end-to-end management, secure transactions, real-time reporting, and touchless redemption with no setup costs or monthly fees. Its proprietary ticketing platform is tailored specifically to meet the needs of schools and governing bodies. With custom box-offices, secure financial management, custom-built venue seat maps, immediate access to ticket revenue, and dedicated account management and customer support services, HomeTown has a solution to fit every need. 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. Media Contact:Chris McCloud217-502-4376
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 Named Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northeast Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – April 20, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Online Ticketing Provider for the Northeast Conference (NEC). Since its founding in 1981 as a basketball-only organization, the NEC has grown substantially. Today, the conference supports 24 sports for men and women and maintains automatic access to 16 different NCAA Championships. With 10 member institutions, this NCAA Division I conference is an exciting part of the collegiate sports landscape and one which continues to strive toward excellence at the highest level of NCAA competition. HomeTown is proud to provide the ticketing platform and tools the conference will use to power their online ticket sales and meet the needs of their venues and events. With Spring championships approaching, we are excited to assist the NEC with making their events run smoothly and safely as we celebrate the skills and success of their hard-working athletes. “The NEC is proud to become the first NCAA Division I conference to partner with Hometown Ticketing. Hometown Ticketing will provide the NEC with a state-of-the-art digital ticketing platform to utilize at league championships, and we look forward to working with their team.”— Noreen Morris, Commissioner | Northeast Conference “Our team sees this new partnership with the NEC, our first NCAA Division I conference, as an important milestone in our company’s growth. We are excited to share the HomeTown Ticketing platform and its many features with the NEC to make ticketing their league championships a smooth and simple process.”— Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) who represent the ECAC for media and sponsorship partnerships. ABOUT NORTHEAST CONFERENCENow celebrating its 40th anniversary season, the Northeast Conference (NEC) is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association consisting of 10 institutions of higher learning located throughout seven states. Media coverage of the NEC extends to a number of the largest markets in the United States including New York (#1), Boston (#9), Baltimore (#26), Hartford/New Haven (#33) and Providence (#53). Founded in 1981 as the basketball-only ECAC Metro Conference, the NEC has grown to sponsor 24 championship sports for men and women and now enjoys automatic access to 16 different NCAA Championships. NEC member institutions include Bryant, Central Connecticut, Fairleigh Dickinson, LIU, Merrimack, Mount St. Mary’s, Sacred Heart, St. Francis Brooklyn, Saint Francis U and Wagner. For more information on the NEC, visit the league’s official website (www.northeastconference.org) and digital network (www.necfrontrow.com), or follow the league on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, all @NECsports. 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 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 hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPFounded in 2014, CSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing, and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Exclusive Ticketing Sponsor Of The Business Of Small College Athletics
COLUMBUS, OH – April 2, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Exclusive Ticketing Sponsor of the Business of Small College Athletics (BOSCA). BOSCA is the premiere professional development event for small college athletic administrators. 2021 marks the 9th annual workshop designed for professionals working in Division II, Division III, NJCAA, and NAIA athletic departments. The 2021 workshop will be held in Oklahoma City July 19-20, 2021. As a BOSCA partner, HomeTown is proud to provide the registration platform and to have our team represented at the workshop, where will be on hand to share how we provide touchless and cashless ticketing solutions to colleges and universities. Hometown will also provide a stipend that covers the cost of workshop registration for one administrator attending the event. “We are thrilled to partner with HomeTown Ticketing to present the 2021 workshop and to manage the registration process for attendees this year.” “Hometown’s expertise in providing state of the art touchless ticketing solutions makes them a natural fit for our event.”– Jim Abbott, Athletic Director at Oklahoma City University & Founder of BOSCA Workshop “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to partner with the Business of Small College Athletics for their workshop. We are looking forward to getting to meet the attendees and learn how we can continue to provide the ticketing solutions they need to have safe and successful events on their campuses.”– Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. Registration for BOSCA Workshop will open on April 5. For more information visit www.smallcollegeathletics.com. 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 COLLEGIATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENTCollegiate Resource Management exists to promote and assist administrators in small college athletic departments. We specialize in working with D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA colleges and universities. With a focus on external operations and leadership development we can help improve the productivity of your department and help you visualize and achieve your mission and goals. Whether it is helping you improve areas that you are already working on or directing your efforts toward new opportunities, we can help you achieve your strategic initiatives.
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.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Partner of Georgia Independent School Association
COLUMBUS, OH – February 25, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing is proud to partner with the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) is a non-profit association of private, independent, and parochial schools throughout the state. HomeTown Ticketing provides digital ticketing solutions, real-time attendee data and convenient financial management tools specifically for K12 and collegiate clients. “We are very excited to have HomeTown Ticketing join the Georgia Independent School Association as a partner. We look forward to working with them and what they can do for our member schools”— Dr. Stan Whitlock, Vice President of GISA | Georgia Independent School Association “HomeTown Ticketing is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with the Georgia Independent School Association. As we open our office location in Northern Atlanta and with our continued growth in this region of the country, we are excited for the opportunity to work with the GISA member schools.”— 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 24h from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT GEORGIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (GISA)Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) is a non-profit association of private, independent, and parochial schools throughout the state. The mission of GISA is to advance excellence and collaboration among Georgia’s independent schools by serving the professional growth, advocacy, and interscholastic needs of member schools. Each member school is unique, while sharing a unified commitment to overall excellence, as well as to the nurture and care of the physical, intellectual, social, and moral development of all students. Learn more about GISA at gisaschools.org.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of Premier Health Flyin’ To The Hoop
CLEVELAND, OH – February 22, 2021For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of Premier Health Flyin’ to the Hoop (FTTH). HomeTown Ticketing and Flyin to the Hoop will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers as well as touchless, cashless solutions to account for social distancing. Flyin to the Hoop is hosting a National Prep Showcase of some of the Top-Ranked Teams & Players this March with the first annual FTTH TOP GUN Basketball Showcase in Dayton, Ohio. “The Flyin’ to the Hoop Brand is excited to start this new chapter, the “FTTH TOP GUN Basketball Showcase,” with a new ticketing partner in HomeTown Ticketing. In trying to be conscious about the Covid Pandemic that we are all facing, we wanted to make a shift towards e-ticketing and the HomeTown team has been great to work with so far.”— Eric Horstman, President | Premier Health Flyin’ to the Hoop “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to support the FTTH TOP GUN Basketball Showcase and partner with Flyin’ to the Hoop Brand in digitally ticketing future events and showcases.”— 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 24h from a ticket sale. Learn more about HomeTown at www.hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix ABOUT FLYIN’ TO THE HOOPThe Premier Health Flyin’ to the Hoop Basketball Invitational (www.flyintothehoop.com) is a Top-Ranked National High School Basketball Event that pumps over $1.9M into the local Dayton, OH community annually. Now, the Flyin’ to the Hoop (FTTH) Brand is adding to its events with the FTTH TOP GUN Showcase which will also be held in the Dayton area and will showcase the best national prep teams & players annually in early March. Both events are managed by Sports Image® (www.sportsimageinc.com) that was founded by Eric Horstman in 2002 in Dayton, OH with the purpose of helping high schools and other grassroots organizations to obtain equipment and revenue for their athletic programs as well as being an Event Management company. To date, Sports Image® has given over $1,500,000 in cash and over $15,000,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Appalachian Athletic Conference
CLEVELAND, OH – January 6, 2021For Immediate Release The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) office is proud to announce a partnership with HomeTown Ticketing (HomeTown) who is an industry leader in digital ticketing, to become the Official Online Ticketing Provider of the AAC. This partnership will provide convenient ticketing options for fans to purchase AAC Championship tickets online for a majority of the Championships, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the AAC staff to utilize. In addition to Championship events, HomeTown will provide ticketing for AAC tournaments and member colleges. “We are very excited to establish this partnership with HomeTown Ticketing! They bring a whole new level of convenience to our member institutions and our host championship partners. Especially in this pandemic, having an online provider for ticketing provides us and our fans with the safety, convenience and accountability that we did not have before. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership.” — John Sullivan, Commissioner | Appalachian Athletic Conference “HomeTown Ticketing is proud to be working with such a premier and historic conference like the Appalachian Athletic Conference,” said Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO of HomeTown. “By utilizing our state-of-the-art digital ticketing solution, the AAC will be able to provide a simple, fan-friendly ticketing experience for all tournaments and championships. We look forward to our partnership growing in the upcoming years.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE APPALACHIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCEThe Appalachian Athletic Conference evolved from the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC), an NAIA conference organized in the 1940s and dissolved in the early 1980s when institutions in the eastern part of the state seceded to form the Tennessee Virginia Athletic Conference (TVAC). The Conference name changed to the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) in 2001 with the addition of Bluefield College, Montreat College, Alice Lloyd College, and Union College. In 2019, the Conference became the largest NAIA affiliated conference with 16 full members in eight southeastern states: Allen (S.C.), Bluefield (Va.), Brenau (Ga.), Bryan (Tenn.), Columbia (S.C.), Columbia International (S..C), Kentucky Christian, Milligan (Tenn.), Montreat (N.C.), Point (Ga.), Reinhardt (Ga.), SCAD Atlanta (Ga.), St. Andrews (N.C.), Tennessee Wesleyan, Truett McConnell (Ga.), and Union (Ky.). The Conference has five affiliate members as well: Asbury (Ky.), Cumberlands (Ky.), SCAD Savannah (Ga.), Webber International (Fla.), and West Virginia Tech. The AAC sponsors championships in 22 sports: cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, wrestling, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf, baseball, and tennis for men; cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming & diving, indoor track & field, lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf, softball, and tennis for women.Learn more at: www.aacsports.com 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 Named Official Ticketing Partner of the City University of New York Athletic Conference
COLUMBUS, OH – December 22, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC). HomeTown Ticketing and CUNYAC will collaborate on ticket sales for all 24 championship events and will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers as well as touchless, cashless solutions to account for social distancing. This partnership was brokered by Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) which represents the CUNYAC for sponsorship, media rights and licensing. “The CUNY Athletic Conference is very excited to be partnering with HomeTown Ticketing. Hometown Ticketing is the leader in digital ticketing and we look forward to implementing its state-of-the-art touch-free digital platform at our championships and special events.” – Matthew Torres, Assistant Director for Media Relations | CUNYAC “HomeTown Ticketing is proud to partner with The City University of New York Athletic Conference, and to be able to provide our state-of-the-art digital ticketing solution for their future tournaments and championships. Our platform will allow fans to purchase tickets online and engage with the CUNYAC in a secure, simple way for years to come.” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ATHLETIC CONFERENCEThe City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) is an NCAA Division III and NJCAA Division III conference with 13 members that reach across all five boroughs of New York City. Since officially coming into existence in 1987, the conference has been amongst the leaders in Division III with initiatives that focus on the student as much as the athlete in student-athlete. The conference sponsors 19 Four-Year College Championships, 13 Community College Championships, the Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner, the Basketball Press Luncheon, the SAAC Leadership Seminar, a CUNY-Wide Intramurals Championship Series, and the CUNYAC Golf Classic. With the help of four corporate sponsors, the conference has been ahead of the competition. CUNYAC boasts award-winning publications, award-winning events, unmatched television exposure, and one of the best websites in Division III while continuously searching for ways to improve the quality of the athletics experience. ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in 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 ABOUT COLLEGIATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT GROUPCSMG is a College Sports Properties Group that drives the business performance of college athletic conferences and schools, providing them with a successful growth strategy, and generating revenue to support their athletic department and initiatives. CSMG specializes in Marketing Rights/Revenue Generation, Content Creation & Distribution, Media Rights Strategy & Negotiation, Sponsorship Sales, Name Image and Likeness Solutions, Licensing, Event Production & Management, Ticketing and Esports. Visit www.collegiatesmg.com for more information.
HomeTown Ticketing Named Official Ticketing Partner of the Iowa High School Athletic Association
COLUMBUS, OH – December 18, 2020For Immediate Release HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). The IHSAA’s member schools are located throughout the state of Iowa. This partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the IHSAA staff to utilize. “The IHSAA is excited to move into a digital ticketing platform through our partnership with HomeTown Ticketing. This will allow us to provide our schools and fans a simple and direct way to purchase tickets to attend IHSAA sponsored events. Additionally, it will reduce the ticket-taking and accounting workload on our schools that host events for us.” — Tom Keating, Executive Director | Iowa High School Athletic Association “HomeTown Ticketing is excited to bring its services to the Hawkeye State and partner with the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Our state of the art digital ticketing system will bring professional level ticketing to future IHSAA events. Bringing our simple and easy to use ticketing system to the fans, communities and member schools of the IHSAA is something we are looking forward to for many years to come” — Ryan Hart, Chairman & CEO | HomeTown Ticketing, Inc. ABOUT IHSAAThe Iowa High School Athletic Association works to coordinate, develop, direct, oversee, and promote boys’ high school and junior high sports and activities across the state of Iowa. The IHSAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free membership to all high schools in Iowa that are recognized by the Department of Education. Learn more about the IHSAA at iahsaa.org ABOUT HOMETOWN TICKETINGHomeTown Ticketing is the leading digital ticketing provider in 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 hometownticketing.com | @hometowntix
