Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — The Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island are proud to announce a partnership with the 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society in the form of sponsorship for the momentous event for the province.
The announcement was made during a reception at the Rodd Charlottetown where Host Society representatives shared a planning update and thanked both current and new sponsors for their support and ongoing enthusiasm for the upcoming Games. Dairy Farmers of PEI joined a number of sponsors that included Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), Maritime Electric, Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus, and Grant Thornton.
“The momentum continues to build as companies from across Atlantic Canada are stepping up to show their support for the 2023 Games,” said Jonathan Ross, VP, Sponsorship & Revenue Generation, 2023 Canada Games Host Society in a statement regarding the Games' newest sponsors. “Our Games represent a unique opportunity for the business community to tap into the spirit of Canadian sport and showcase their brands on a national stage. We’d like to thank Grant Thornton, Maritime Electric, Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus, and Dairy Farmers of PEI for their commitment to giving back and supporting the Canada Games movement.”
“Dairy Farmers of PEI and Dairy Farmers of Canada are proud to sponsor the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI. Dairy farmers are proud to help fuel our athletes to victory, since milk plays an important role as part of a healthy, nutritious diet,” said Aidan Northcott, Marketing Coordinator, Dairy Farmers of PEI. “As Islanders, our dairy farmers also recognize the need to support our local communities. We encourage everyone to get behind the Games and show the incredible hospitality and sense of community that makes this Province great.”
More details regarding Dairy Farmers of PEI's partnership will be made available in the lead-up to the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
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About Dairy Farmers of PEI:
Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island (DFPEI) is the marketing organization for all PEI dairy producers. It is established under the Natural Products Marketing Act to regulate and administer the dairy industry in Prince Edward Island. Currently, 157 producers from tip-to-tip provide fresh dairy to five dairy processors across the Island.
About the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island:
As a province known for its hospitality, we’re excited to welcome the 2023 Canada Winter Games to Prince Edward Island. From February 18 – March 5, 2023, the Games will bring together 3,600 athletes, managers, and coaches, across 20 different sports, for the largest multi-sport event in the country. With a forecasted economic impact of over $100 million, the 29th edition of the Canada Games will be the largest event hosted in Prince Edward Island’s history.
Our offices are located in Charlottetown and Summerside, PEI on the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
Together, we’ll spark greatness and celebrate the power of sport and share the warmth, community, and spirit of Prince Edward Island with every corner of the country. From athletes and coaches to volunteers and fans, the 2023 Games will make every Canadian an Islander.
Media Contact:
Lexi Drummond
Advisor, Communications & Media Relations
2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society
