The partnership includes a $3 million community investment that will support nonprofits throughout the Tampa Bay region, focusing on food insecurity, education, and health and wellness initiatives.
Benchmark International and the Lightning Foundation will work together to identify and amplify causes that strengthen the region’s foundation and empower the people who call it home.
At Benchmark International, we are committed to offering our time and energy to be part of life-changing experiences for people in need. Learn more about our Benchmark Cares initiatives beyond the partnership.
Learn MoreWe believe in using our platform to support causes that create real impact in our community. By partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters during National Mentoring Month, we helped shine a light on the importance of positive role models and created memorable experiences that inspired kids, both on and off the ice
At Benchmark International, we believe strong communities are built when people show up for one another. Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters alongside the Tampa Bay Lightning allowed us to help create meaningful opportunities for young people and encourage others to step into a role that can truly change a life.
Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools we have to help young people feel supported, confident, and hopeful about their future. With more than 1,000 children waiting for a mentor right now in greater Tampa Bay, this partnership allowed us to meet the moment
Junior Achievement who is one of our partners, puts on an excellent program to help children throughout the community and learning about finance, about business, about economics and entrepreneurship, about budgeting, and we really want to be a part of this event because opportunity and financial literacy are very important missions withing Benchmark International
We’re fortunate to be in a position where we can support organizations doing critical work in Tampa Bay. Aligning our partnerships with that impact is incredibly important to us.
Our community is so important to the Lightning and Benchmark International, and it starts at such an early age. We’re glad we get to work with Hillsborough County Schools and Junior Achievement to be involved in such a valuable lesson here with BizTown. It’s amazing to see the structure and the business fronts that are set up here and the important life lessons that these students will carry with them.
We’re proud to partner with organizations that are making a real difference in people’s lives.
You can’t separate business from the communities you operate in. If you’re growing as a firm, there’s an expectation—and frankly a responsibility—to give back in a meaningful way
It has been a pleasure working with Benchmark International. The level of professionalism and attention to detail throughout the whole process has been second to none. I am convinced that the transaction would have taken an entirely different shape had Benchmark International not been involved.
