MTA announces $75,000 sponsorship for 2024 Mat-Su Arctic Winter Games

PALMER — MTA recently announced a $75,000 sponsorship for the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, which will be held in the Mat-Su Valley March 10-16.

“We’re proud to be part of an event that represents the best of Alaska, bringing together talented athletes and artists as well as leading organizations, all for a week of thrilling games,” MTA CEO Michael Burke stated in the press release. “Through MTA’s connectivity enhancements, we’ll help families, friends and any other interested parties enjoy these games globally while futureproofing our area for more economic development.”

MTA’s sponsorship includes a $30,000 cash contribution and $45,000 in fiber extensions to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Wasilla, which will power important venues for the event.

These connectivity upgrades for various entities volunteering to host the event will help ensure necessary judging and timing while offering an opportunity for people to live-stream the athletic events.

“MTA is dedicated to getting involved in great events like the Winter Games that will help both grow and draw attention to our area,” MTA Senior Marketing Specialist/Mat-Su Arctic Winter Games board member Elias Rojas stated in the press release. “I’ve been honored to serve as a board member for these spectacular games to help make them as impactful as possible for all involved while further highlighting MTA’s commitment to the organization’s efforts.”

The Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games is an unique athletic event that brings athletes from Arctic communities together to showcase their talents, culture, and heritage. Mat-Su Arctic Winter Games officials expressed a lot of excitement over MTA’s involvement to help make the games possible.

“With help from partners and community leaders like MTA, this event is shaping up to be an extraordinary showcase of Arctic athletes and heritage, and an enormous win for all in the Mat-Su Valley,” Mat-Su Arctic Winter Games general manager Karen Lane stated in the press release. “We look forward to all attendees, participants and viewers at home having an upgraded experience thanks to MTA’s involvement.”

For more information on the Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games, visit awg2024.org.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com