Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee Announces Partnership with East Coast KIA
July 29, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – The Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is pleased to announce a 3-year partnership with local business East Coast KIA.
In recognition of East Coast KIA’s first of its kind sponsorship, the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee is pleased to announce the now named “East Coast KIA Boathouse” and “East Coast KIA Timing Tower.” Additionally, East Coast KIA is pleased to be the official sponsor the of Men’s Championship Race for the next 3 years.
“As a not-for-profit organization, partnerships with local businesses have long sustained and contributed to the growth of the Royal St. John’s Regatta,” said Ashley Peach, President of the Royal St. John’s Regatta Committee.
“East Coast KIA’s generous support of the Royal St. John’s Regatta will not only support our organization’s operational needs for the next 3 years, but also signals East Coast KIA’s significant support for community and sport in our Province. We are excited to partner with East Coast Kia and look forward to what the next few years will bring.”
East Coast KIA is a part of the Western Group of Companies, a family-owned and operated company in automotive, recreation and construction businesses throughout the province.
“We value the people in our communities and understand the positive impact that comes with supporting local events & initiatives,” said Michelle Melendy, President, Western Group of Companies. This partnership is a unique opportunity to do something special on the East Coast and it truly is an honour to be part of the history and tradition of the Royal St. John’s Regatta.”