SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Small business is America’s most powerful engine of opportunity and economic growth and from one small business to another, the Schaumburg Boomers are proud to present other Chicago area companies with the Small Business Billboard Auction, an unprecedented chance to reach an affluent audience for a fraction of the regular cost!

From now until February 1, 2013, the Boomers are giving one small business the chance to submit bids to hang an outfield billboard (8’ by 16’) on the outfield fence for a portion of the standard price at every Boomers game, every concert, every festival, every college, high school and little league game and all of the other fun events that occupy Boomers Stadium year-round. Valued at $10,000, this auction comes on the heels of Small Business Saturday and offers small businesses a special opportunity to promote your product or service to an affluent, family-oriented audience without paying market prices.

“At our core, we’re a family-owned small business,” Boomers President/GM Andy Viano said. “Owned by the husband and wife duo of Pat & Lindy Salvi and with just 11 full-time employees, we understand the realities of being a small business in today’s economy, the cash flow challenges that can make advertising difficult, and the struggle to build a client base without being able to market yourself to the fullest. That’s the main motivation behind the auction.”

There are multiple ways to enter, visit www.boomersbaseball.com/billboardauction to find the Bid Sheet for the auction. Fill out the online form, fax completed bid sheets to ATTN: Auction at 630.439.3501, or mail completed bid sheets to: Schaumburg Boomers Baseball, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193. Or simply email [email protected] with your business name, business address, contact person, contact phone number and contact email address along with your bid.

The company with the winning bid will be announced in early February and for full auction rules, regulations and more information about the Schaumburg Boomers Small Business Auction, please visit www.boomersbaseball.com.

The Boomers have partnered with the Schaumburg Business Association, a fellow supporter of local businesses in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The Boomers have proudly been members of the SBA since the club’s inception and thank the SBA for their support of this program. For more information on the SBA, please visit www.schaumburgbusiness.com.

With the holidays right around the corner, the Boomers are giving you the perfect opportunity for some last minute gift-buying with Boomer Bundles, Season Tickets, Boomers Holiday Packs and official Boomers merchandise on sale now at discount prices! Call the front office at 847.461.3695 today or visit www.boomersbaseball.com for more information.