United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrates end of successful sixth season
January 17, 2017
United Community Bank Ice on Main celebrates the conclusion of its sixth season today in a Closing Ceremony at downtown Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink. City Councilmember Amy Ryberg Doyle announced that this year’s total number of skaters exceeded 11,000 over the nine-week season, bringing the six-year total to more than 86,000.
“United Community Bank Ice on Main is part of the magic that makes downtown Greenville a special place to be during the holiday season,” said Councilmember Doyle. “We want to express our gratitude to the sponsors who make this possible, the families who choose to make memories on the ice and the community that embraces this tradition.”
United Community Bank returned as title sponsor for the fourth year. They also continued to sponsor the sales of gloves and socks at the rink throughout the season. This year, the proceeds from these sales totaled $2,000 and United Community Bank Greenville County President Michelle Seaver presented a check for this amount to Marti Spencer, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. The funds will be used to help sponsor a room at the Greenville Ronald McDonald House for a family for a full year.
“Words cannot express how much we enjoy being a part of United Community Bank Ice on Main,” said Seaver. “Helping to bring the magic to Main Street for the holiday season is a real privilege and our entire team is excited to be a part of the family. We are also excited to further give back to a special organization in this community through the proceeds from sales of socks and gloves. ”
The winner of the third annual Skate Your Way to Broadway sweepstakes was also announced at the Closing Ceremony. The grand prize winner, Blake Brookshire of Greenville, won roundtrip airfare from GSP International Airport to New York City, tickets to skate at Rockefeller Center, tickets to see Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway and at opening night at the Peace Center, and a $500 prepaid giftcard from United Community Bank. This contest was sponsored by GSP International Airport, The Peace Center and United Community Bank.
United Community Bank Ice on Main would not be possible without its corporate sponsors, including many that have partnered with the rink for several years. These include:
United Community Bank
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Greenville Health System
Greenville Water
ReWa
The Greenville Drive
Duke Energy Foundation
Macy’s
Fidelity Investments
The Peace Center
Menchie’s
Groucho’s Deli
United Community Bank Ice on Main is also tremendously grateful for the support of community partners, including:
9/8 Central
City of Greenville
Community Foundation of Greenville
Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
Crawford Strategy
Creative Builders
Fairway Outdoor Advertising
Gimme-A-Sign Co.
The Greenville News
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits
iHeart Media and MY102.5
Triangle Construction
Windsor Aughtry Company
WYFF 4
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 86,000 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.
About United Community Bank
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Georgia, with $10.3 billion in assets. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the Southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 140 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 Banks is consistently recognized for its outstanding customer service by respected national research firms. In 2014 and 2015, United Community Bank was ranked first in customer satisfaction in the southeast by J.D. Power and again in 2016 was ranked among the top 100 on the Forbes’ list of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full range of products and services can be found at www.ucbi.com.
