PNC and the Fort Wayne TinCaps are partnering again in 2024 on a Small Business Support program designed to make a difference for small businesses in the Northeast Indiana region. Small businesses play a critical role in our community and in the broader economy, bringing economic growth, innovation, and diversity to our region. In the 2023 pilot season, the TinCaps and PNC Bank awarded two small businesses as the winners. This year, one winner will be announced in June and another in August.

The deadline to submit nominations is April 30.

Winners will receive a package of gifts and business promotions worth nearly $8,000.

Criteria to be considered a winner:

• Must have been in business for 3+ years
• Must have 4-50 employees
• Revenue must fall within the $250,000- $5 Million range
• Must be a for-profit business

The winner will receive a package including:

• 8 tickets to the home game on the night of winner announcement
• 30-second radio and 10-second TV live read commercials by TinCaps broadcasters
• TinCaps and PNC bank congratulatory social media posts with company logo inclusion on graphics
• In-park video board recognition pre-game
• Pre-game PA announcement and first pitch
• (1) luxury suite for company and their guests (June winner receives June 5 and August winner receives August 1) with $250 food/beverage credit
• In-game recognition of winning companies on field
• Winning Business Features on Going to Bat for Small Business Landing page on TinCaps.com for one month
• Customized "GTB" gift
• Free kiosk at a TinCaps game to pass out promo material to fans