Orlando Magic Season To Be Presented By Mirabilis Ventures, Inc.
Orlando, FL (November 15, 2006) – The Orlando Magic announced today that its 2006-07 season will be presented by Mirabilis Ventures, Inc. In the first deal of its kind for the Magic, the two-year partnership, with a three-year renewable option, will begin immediately via team marketing materials and community relations activities.
In addition to being the presenting sponsor for the Orlando Magic season, including exposure on television, radio, print, internet and in-arena signage, Mirabilis will also be the entitlement sponsor for Magic community relations programs and Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) fundraising activities, including the annual OMYF Black Tie and Tennies Gala, and the Read to Achieve and community relations ticket programs.
The partnership also includes an annual $100,000 donation to the OMYF, which will be distributed to the Central Florida community on behalf of Mirabilis.
“We are excited to have Mirabilis join the Magic family of corporate partners,” Orlando Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins said. “Mirabilis has demonstrated its belief in our commitment to the community and both the Magic and Mirabilis are moving in a positive, exciting direction. We feel this is an example of a corporate partner creating an opportunity to deliver a direct and positive message to our fan base, while impacting the community.”
“We at Mirabilis are so proud to have the opportunity to be associated with such a wonderful organization like the Magic. This relationship marks not only the coming of age of Mirabilis Ventures here in the Orlando community, but it signals the beginning of a true partnership between two organizations that care deeply for the health and well being of the people and children of this fine city,” said Dr. Bob Pollack, Executive Vice President and Director of Mirabilis Ventures.
Headquartered in Orlando, Mirabilis Ventures, Inc. is a global private equity firm specializing in identifying and investing in companies that offer premier products, services and solutions to businesses worldwide. The company’s unique, proprietary business model – which enables its portfolio companies to supply goods and services to one another – creates a vibrant business environment that rapidly fuels the growth of each company in the network and accelerates the success of the entire Mirabilis Ventures enterprises. Mirabilis Ventures and its approximately 70 affiliate companies currently generate annual revenues of more than $850 million. For more information, visit www.mirabilisventures.com.
