This week Dauphin Co-op announced that they’re renewing their sponsorship with the Countryfest Community Cinema.
General Manager of the theatre, Ron Suchoplas, says that Co-op was one of the first to renew their sponsorship and have one of the theatres named after them once again.
He adds that it’s not just this sponsorship, but the events that the Co-op usually holds at the Cinema, when it’s open, that give them the support they need throughout the year.
“A lot of the public doesn’t see it because it happens either before we open or after hours, or sometimes it’s a private rental, so the average person doesn’t see it unless they’re going to it. So there’s more than just this, as we’re open they’re supporting us on a monthly basis with business.”
Lorne Eiffert, General Manager of the Co-op says this sponsorship was prompted by the cinema asking them for support, and that they didn’t hesitate to help out.
“We’re one of the founding partners in getting the Cinema up and running initially, and we thought, with them celebrating their 10-year anniversary, and given the challenges in the past 18 months, we felt part of our vision is enrich the lives of our communities, and we really truly believe that, and factor that into all decisions that we make.”
Co-op presented the cinema with a cheque for $25,000.
