PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) and MVB Bank have announced a corporate partnership that will promote high school athletics throughout West Virginia.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with MVB Bank for the benefit of West Virginia’s high school student-athletes,” said WVSSAC Executive Director Bernie Dolan. “A true community bank, MVB has exhibited a strong commitment to investing in our mission to serve our schools and our student-athletes. We know MVB will be a hands-on partner as our relationship grows over the next three years.”
In addition to becoming a WVSSAC Corporate Champion, MVB Bank will become the presenting sponsor of an annual cup to recognize West Virginia’s best boys’ and girls’ high school athletic programs for academic and athletic achievements. The inaugural awards will be presented in Class A, Class AA and Class AAA following the 2017-18 school year.
“High school athletics have a long history of excellence in West Virginia, and MVB Bank is honored to be part of that heritage,” said Larry F. Mazza, President and CEO, MVB Financial Corp. “At MVB, we value extraordinary service, teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, honesty and community.
“We see those same values reflected in the efforts of the WVSSAC and our state’s student-athletes. We look forward to developing financial literacy programming and other support services to help our student-athletes grow and succeed in life. This partnership is a win for everyone involved.”
The WVSSAC Kickoff Classic takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at East-West Stadium in Fairmont with Fairmont Senior High School taking on Robert C. Byrd High School.
MVB Bank will host a tailgate from 4 to 6 p.m. at its branch location at 301 Virginia Ave. Open to all football fans, the event will include free pizza and drinks. MVB Team Members also will attend the game with giveaway items and information about financial products and services.
About the WVSSAC
The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) is the main governing body of high school sports and marching bands in West Virginia. Member schools are divided into three classes by total enrollment in grades 9-12. Sports administered by the WVSSAC include football, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, baseball, cheerleading, golf, softball, boys’ and girls’ track, volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ cross country, boys’ and girls’ tennis, boys and girls swimming and wrestling.
About MVB Financial Corp.
MVB is a financial holding company headquartered in Fairmont, W.Va. Through its subsidiary, MVB Bank, Inc., and the bank’s subsidiary, MVB Mortgage, the company provides financial services to individuals and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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