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This is Lane Beattie, president of the Salt Lake Chamber with your Metro Business Report.
Overstock.comand the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority recently announced that Overstock.com has acquired the naming rights to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Effective immediately, the Coliseum will be known as Overstock.com Coliseum. The facility hosted its first game under the Overstock name Friday, April 29th, when the Oakland A's hostedthe defending American League champion Texas Rangers.
The six-year deal covers the stadium facility that is home to both the NFL Oakland Raiders and Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics. Overstock.com Coliseum is one of only two U.S. stadiums hosting two major league teams.
Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne says Overstock is thrilled to become a part of Oakland and Alameda County, and to be associated with the Raiders and the A's--two globally-recognized championship teams. As part of the new alliance Overstock.com receives branding opportunities through stadium signage, internet, television, radio and print promotion.Overstock.com Coliseum plays host to more than 100 events annually. This is Lane Beattie for KSL News Radio.
