PeoplesBank Arena names Hartford HealthCare as first founding partner

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in live venue development, premium hospitality, and 360-degree entertainment solutions, and operators of PeoplesBank Arena, today announced Hartford HealthCare as the arena’s first Founding Partner.

Hartford HealthCare, a major Connecticut-based integrated health system, operates more than 500 locations statewide and employs over 44,000 people. With seven hospitals and an extensive network of urgent care centers and specialized services, Hartford HealthCare serves thousands of patients every day across Connecticut.

“Investing in our capital city is essential to Hartford’s continued evolution and long-term vitality,” said Jeffrey A. Flaks, President and CEO, Hartford HealthCare. “We believe this commitment is indispensable to ensuring Hartford’s position as a dynamic center of human engagement; a place where people come together to live, work, connect and innovate. This investment not only reflects our mission in Hartford’s future but solidifies our responsibility to help drive its resurgence. We hope it will inspire other Connecticut based organizations to make similar commitments that strengthen our economy, accelerate post COVID revitalization, and reaffirm the tremendous potential of a vibrant, thriving capital city.”

The Founding Partner designation underscores a shared commitment between Oak View Group and Hartford HealthCare. As the arena enters a new era following a $140-million transformation, this new partnership brings together two organizations that prioritize community impact, innovation, and excellence while remaining focused on enhancing experiences that promote the health and well-being of the region.

“We’re proud to welcome Hartford HealthCare as the first Founding Partner of PeoplesBank Arena,” said Ben Weiss, General Manager Oak View Group, PeoplesBank Arena. “Hartford HealthCare is deeply rooted in our community, and this partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the guest experience while supporting the health and well-being of everyone who walks through our doors. As the arena enters an exciting new chapter, we’re thrilled to align with an organization that shares our vision for impact, excellence, and community connection.”

As part of the Founding Partner relationship, Hartford HealthCare will have a prominent presence throughout the arena, reinforcing its mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves while engaging with guests through world-class live entertainment and events.

The newly transformed PeoplesBank Arena is home of the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack, affiliate of the New York Rangers, 12-time National Champion UConn Women’s Basketball team, and the six-time National Champion UConn Men’s Basketball team, UConn Men’s Ice Hockey, premier global concerts, and entertainment events.

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