New Marquee and Digital Message Center Coming To Boulevard

RICHMOND, VA, March 13, 2017 — The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Virginia Commonwealth University and Elephant Insurance broke ground Tuesday afternoon for construction of a new marquee and digital message center outside The Diamond. The top portion of the new marquee (pictured here) reads “The Diamond” with the Flying Squirrels, VCU and Elephant logos underneath. The new marquee will replace the antiquated static marquee that has been in front of The Diamond since the ballpark was first built in 1985.

The lower tier of the marquee features a digital message center with 39 square feet of space in 16mm RGB. The marquee will display news, promotions and information while being highly-visible to 44,000 daily passengers along the Boulevard (source: www.virginiaroads.org). The marquee was designed and created by Virginia-based Holiday Signs in Chester and will be operational in advance of Opening Day April 6 at The Diamond. Tickets for Opening Day with three-time MLB All-Star David Justice are on sale now by visiting www.squirrelsbaseball.com

“We are excited to partner with both the Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU on the construction of this new marquee,” said Greg Minkler, Marketing Director of Elephant. “Here at Elephant we understand how important our role in the community is not only for our success, but Richmond’s success as well. Our partnership further demonstrates our commitment to the Richmond community, and our desire for a long lasting partnership for many years to come.”

The Diamond is home to both the Flying Squirrels and VCU baseball. VCU hosts more than 40 games and events at the facility each year, starting with practice in January. The Flying Squirrels operate from The Diamond year-round and play 70 home games each season. Additionally, the Flying Squirrels host numerous community events and meetings at the ballpark throughout the year.

About Elephant Insurance

Elephant is a consumer-focused car insurance company headquartered in Richmond, VA. Elephant believes people who like what they do, do it better. With the aim to put its customers at the center of all efforts, Elephant also encourages a climate of individual contributions, long-term commitment, and profitable growth. More information is available at www.elephant.com. Elephant Insurance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Admiral Group, plc.

Article last updated on August 9th, 2023 at 10:14 am