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University signs 10-year agreement
PULLMAN — Washington State University has sold naming rights of the field in Martin Stadium to Tri-Cities-based Gesa Credit Union.
The university and financial business have signed a 10-year deal naming the field as Gesa Field.
The value of the contract is valued at more than $11 million, officials said.
"Washington State University was established 130 years ago to serve the citizens of our state," university President Kirk Schulz said. "That commitment to improving the lives of Washingtonians is in our DNA. For that reason, we are thrilled to partner with Gesa Credit Union, an organization that shares our pledge to community service."
Under the agreement, Gesa will offer its customers WSU-branded credit and debit cards that when used will generate a donation to the Cougar Athletic Fund.
"Today begins a historic partnership between Gesa Credit Union and Washington State University," WSU Athletic Director Pat Chun said.
The agreement includes Gesa signs on university campuses and advertising on Cougar Radio Network, as well as a new Gesa office on the main university campus. The office will open in September, officials said.
The first football game on "Gesa Field" is Sept. 4, when Utah State comes to Pullman.
The university is referring to the naming rights and stadium as Gesa Field in Martin Stadium.
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