Firms get chance to raise profile as 2018 sponsors

BUSINESSES from across Scotland are being given the chance promote themselves at a major Glasgow sporting event.

Along with 386 businesses from around the country, more than 120 Glasgow-based businesses have already registered for the chance to be part of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

Those given a tendering contract, each with a value of over £50,000, will cover a range of services including ground transport, media operations, audio visual systems and sports equipment.

The multi-sport event has already awarded nine procurement opportunities covering a total value of £16,500,000.

A further 17 tendering contracts are still to be made available.

The Glasgow 2018 European Championships, to be held every four years, will combine the existing European Championships of Athletics, Aquatics, Cycling, Gymnastics, Rowing and Triathlon.

The first edition will be held be- tween August 2 and 12, in a special sporting partnership between Host Cities Glasgow and Berlin.

Minister for Public Health and Sport Aileen Campbell said: “This new multi-sport event is the next big thing on the events calendar for Glasgow and Scotland following the best ever Commonwealth Games in 2014.

“Scotland’s visitor economy is worth £11 billion. Staging the 2018 European Championships aligns perfectly with and builds upon Scotland’s national events strategy, Scotland the Perfect Stage.

“We are committed to ensuring this major event provides opportunities for businesses in Glasgow and across Scotland by opening up new audiences and markets.”

Sponsorship opportunities that will give businesses the right to associate with the event and receive a rights and benefits package are available. Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities can find out more by visiting www.glasgow2018. com or contacting info@europeanchampionships.com