MOBILE, Ala. – The University of South Alabama Department of Athletics has partnered with the Business Council of Alabama to offer an opportunity to be a corporate sponsor of the football team during the 2017 season, it was announced Monday.

To apply for the University of South Alabama Football Corporate Sponsorship, Alabama small business owners should visit www.bcatoday.org/GoJags and share in 150 words or less why a 2017 South Alabama football sponsorship would be a game-changer for their small business. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 31, 2017. 

"Small businesses are the economic engine of Alabama," said BCA President and CEO William J. Canary.  "The Business Council of Alabama recognizes that small businesses provide the majority of jobs for Alabamians. A University of South Alabama season football sponsorship is a game-changer for a small business and is just another way the Business Council of Alabama provides small businesses a voice and the recognition they deserve."

A full slate of corporate partner benefits will be activated for the selected business during the 2017 football season, including game tickets and parking, in-venue logo recognition, and exposure through both game day publications and radio.  The company awarded the sponsorship will be notified March 1, 2017, and announced during the 2017 Spring Game.

The "Small Business Game Changer" is open only to small businesses located in the state of Alabama that are BCA members in good standing.  Further eligibility restrictions apply, and the contest is void where prohibited by law.  For complete contest rules, please visit www.bcatoday.org/GoJags.

For more information about South Alabama athletics, check back with www.usajaguars.com, and follow the Jaguars at www.twitter.com/USAJaguarSports. Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251) 461-1USA (1872).

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