Current NewsAltoona Curve Renames BallparkDuring a press conference January 31, the Altoona Curve announced a new partnership with Peoples Natural Gas. The ballpark where the Curve plays, formerly known as Logan Township Ballpark, has been renamed Peoples Natural Gas Field. Major signage on the exterior and interior of the ballpark will bear the new name and the logo designed for it. "Peoples Natural Gas is proud to make investments in our communities that foster economic development and supports the overall quality of life in this region," said President & CEO of Peoples Natural Gas Morgan O'Brien. "It is important to us that Western Pennslyvania thrives. The Altoona Curve and the poeple of Blair County have a wonderful facility that plays an important part in the economic development of the region." "The Altoona Curve brings jobs and dollars to this community - not to mention family friendly entertainment. We are proud to expand our partnership with The Curve and are excited about the oppertunity for the other potential groundbreaking aspects of this partnership in educating and showcasing alternative and economic development of the region." The naming rights came at the request of the Curve who approached Peoples Natural Gas with the idea. They felt, like many sports venues, that a sponsorship with Peoples would make them more economically viable. Peoples agreed with their reasoning feeling that the field is an amazing showcase for the Altoona area. Nearly 3 million people drive by the ballfield every year. Many of them are visitors to Penn State from outside of the Peoples Natural Gas region. Peoples belief is that these individuals will be impressed by the park and be more attracted to the Altoona area. The field can serve as a magnet to attract tourists and business investors to the region and that may translate to more jobs. Peoples direct interest in the park’s continued success is that the more successful it is and the more jobs and success Altoona experiences, then our company will also benefit. In conjunction, the Altoona Curve and Peoples Natural Gas have begun a study to determine ways to implement more green energy technology for the ballpark facility and possibly neighboring entities. If deemed feasible by the study, such technologies could increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and be friendlier to the environment. Press Release 
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