United Community Bank Ice on Main Outdoor Skating Rink Opens for Fourth Season

Community partners bring entertainment and events to rink

GREENVILLE, SC –  United Community Bank Ice on Main kicks off its fourth season today as one of downtown Greenville’s favorite holiday traditions. The 2014-2015 season brings exciting new elements to the rink, including the “Skate Your Way to Broadway” sweepstakes and commemorative gloves, socks and T-shirts available for sale to benefit a local charity.

“The opening of United Community Bank Ice on Main represents the beginning of the holiday season in downtown Greenville, and we are proud to bring back our outdoor skating rink for its fourth season,” said Mayor Knox White. “Not only is the rink a fun family attraction, but it also brings thousands of visitors to our community each year. More than 50,500 skaters have enjoyed the rink over the past three years, and we hope even more families will come out this season.”

United Community Bank Ice on Main is located next to Greenville City Hall on the Village Green at Main@Broad, 206 S. Main St., and is open through Jan. 19, 2015. Visitors and local residents are invited to take a spin on the rink or simply grab a cup of hot chocolate from the concession stand and enjoy the holiday spirit.

“We are proud to be the presenting sponsor for United Community Bank Ice on Main again this year. Ice on Main is an iconic part of our community’s holiday tradition, and one of the many reasons Greenville is an amazing place to live and visit,” said Michelle Seaver, President of Greenville County for United Community Bank. “We are grateful for the chance to give back to the community by providing a fun and affordable outdoor activity for the entire family, while at the same time creating a positive economic impact for downtown businesses.”

United Community Bank is bringing several elements to the ice this year for the greater good of the community, including commemorative gloves and socks available for purchase with proceeds benefitting a local organization. The bank is also partnering with locally owned COAST Apparel to provide limited edition, long-sleeved T-shirts, which will be available at the company’s retail location at 3217 Augusta Road. Proceeds from all glove, sock and T-shirt sales will benefit Camp Courage, a local recreational program for children with cancer and blood disorders. For more information, visit www.bilocharitiesphoc.com/camp-courage.php.

United Community Bank is also partnering with local elementary schools to host five Spirit Nights to encourage families to skate together and support their schools. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the featured school. The bank will provide unique entertainment during each Spirit Night, including a special appearance by the Cat in the Hat, the opportunity to take selfies with Santa and a free holiday concert performance by the Carolina Youth Symphony.

 

United Community Bank Ice on Main is supported by corporate sponsors, including many that have partnered with the rink since the beginning. These include:

 

• United Community Bank (second year sponsor)
• Greenville Health System (fourth year sponsor)
• Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (fourth year sponsor)
• The Peace Center
• Duke Energy (fourth year sponsor)
• Hughes Investments (second year sponsor)
• Piedmont Natural Gas (returning sponsor)
• Rosenfeld Einstein (second year sponsor)
• GEICO local office
• Ingles Markets
• Cabela’s
• Macy’s (second year sponsor)
• COAST Apparel
• Fidelity Investments
• KPMG (second year sponsor)
• PDQ

 

 

Sweepstakes

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and The Peace Center have teamed up to provide the “Skate Your Way to Broadway,” season-long sweepstakes that includes a trip to New York City. One grand prize winner will receive: roundtrip airfare for two from GSP to New York City, two tickets to see Wicked on Broadway, two tickets to see Wicked at the Peace Center on opening night in Greenville, two tickets to skate at Rockefeller Center in New York City, and a $500 prepaid MasterCard from United Community Bank. Visit www.skateyourwaytobroadway.com for more details.

 

United Community Bank Ice on Main would not be possible without the support of community partners, including:

• 9/8 Central
• City of Greenville
• Community Foundation of Greenville
• Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
• Creative Builders
• Fairway Outdoor Advertising
• Gimme-A-Sign Co.
• The Greenville News
• The Greenville Road Warriors
• iHeart Media and MY102.5
• Pepsi
• Triangle Construction
• Windsor/Aughtry Company
• WYFF 4

 

 

About United Community Bank

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Ga., with $7.4 billion in assets. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the Southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 102 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The bank specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products, including mortgage, advisory and treasury management. United Community Bank is consistently recognized for its outstanding customer service by respected national research firms. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full line of products and services can be found at ucbi.com.

 

About United Community Bank Ice on Main

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, S.C., United Community Bank Ice on Main is an open-air ice skating rink — the only one of its kind in Greenville. Since 2011, more than 50,500 skaters have enjoyed Greenville’s greatest holiday tradition. United Community Bank Ice on Main is located on the Village Green at Main@Broad, 206 S. Main St. in Greenville. For details about opening hours, ticket prices and season events, please visit www.iceonmain.com.