NILES, OH – 7 17 Credit Union’s 2nd Annual Financial Wellness Night at the Ballpark hit it out of the park on July 17, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 9,034 fans to Eastwood Field — the largest attendance in the ballpark’s history.
The sold-out event offered fans more than just a great baseball game. Attendees enjoyed complimentary game tickets, free food and drinks, giveaways, and the first-ever drone show at Eastwood Field — a spectacular aerial display featuring 100 synchronized drones that lit up the Mahoning Valley night sky.
“This night is a celebration of our mission — to improve lives and build stronger communities through financial wellness,” said John Demmler, President and CEO of 7 17 Credit Union. “We’re incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our members, our partners at the Scrappers, and everyone who helped create such a magical, meaningful experience for local families.”
Fans took part in cash prize drawings every inning, with lucky winners taking home $71.70, and one grand prize winner receiving $717 at the end of the night. Kids and families had the chance to play in the Dollar Dog Kids Zone, co-hosted with OH WOW!® Children’s Center, and free 7 17 baseball stress ball were thrown out.
Heather Sahli, General Manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, echoed the excitement:
“Breaking our all-time attendance record with 7 17 Credit Union is something special. Their commitment to bringing financial education and fun together makes this night bigger than baseball. We’re proud to partner with them to provide an affordable and unforgettable night out for the community and grateful to all of our Scrappers fans and supporters.”
Event Highlights Included:
- Ceremonial First Pitches from Trumbull County Commissioner Denny Malloy and Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti
- A stirring National Anthem performance by 7 17 team member Natalie Kazimir
- Interactive fun with OH WOW!® Children’s Center at the 7 17 Dollar Dog Kids Club and Scrappers Fun Zone – with hundreds of children attending
- Cash prizes every inning — plus a $717 grand prize
- The first-ever drone show at Eastwood Field — an epic, crowd-pleasing finale
Fans also had the opportunity to learn about 7 17 Credit Union’s purpose-driven financial tools, including:
- Auto loan rates as low as 4.99% — the lowest in three years
- The innovative “Your Keys, No Fees” mortgage program for workplace partners
- A high-yield Youth Startup Savings Account with a 7.17% APY
- The new Scrappers Affinity Credit Card — with some of the best rates in the country, with a lifetime introductory rate on purchases and balance transfers made within the first 90 days
Every swipe of the Scrappers Affinity Card gives back to the team — making it easy for fans to support local while building brighter financial futures.
As 7 17 Credit Union celebrates 68 years of service, this milestone event underscores their commitment to putting people first, making financial wellness accessible, and strengthening the communities they serve.
