20 Feb 12 Food and Beverage Sponsorships for Skateboarding Events
There are two things in this world that I do well. The first is baking a mean Shepherd's Pie and the second is soliciting sponsorships for special events. I know that given the state of the economy all you grass roots skate event organizers out there might appreciate a heads up on a few food and beverage related companies that will consider sponsorship requests. Therefore, I have rounded up a some opportunities that you may want to consider applying for. Here's your short list of potential sponsors:
Emergen-C
Looking for a vitamin drink mix company to help sponsor your skate event? Check out Emergen-C. You'll need to send your online request in at least two months in advance of your skate event's kick off date. Personally, I'd suggest that you allow more time than that to compensate for any potential delays or declines. If you're accepted, you'll get gratis product samples and vitamin drink swag based on your event size and how much promotion the company will receive in return. Sufficient to say, the more you promote the company at your skate event, the better chance you have of receiving a volume of supplies.
Chick-Fil-A
Who doesn't love chicken, except vegetarians? Chick-Fil-A will entertain skate event sponsorships on a local level, so if you have one in your vicinity, why not go for it? You'll need to download a sponsorship form first from the company's website. The form is pretty self explanatory. Just be sure to get it to the company at least six weeks in advance of your event. While you are at it, you may also want to solicit sponsorships from the fast food restaurants in your area. some requests must be done through the restaurant's corporate headquarters and others may be done through the local restaurateur. I've had previous success with getting event sponsorships from Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King and Dairy Queen. The donations have ranged from food products to paper products like napkins, straws and take out containers.
Jacksons and Publix Grocery Stores
Grocery stores are also great businesses to solicit for skate event sponsorships. If you live in Idaho, Washington, Nevada or Oregon, you may want to request an event sponsorship from Jacksons providing that one is in your neighborhood. Jacksons has an online sponsorship form that you can fill out. You'll have to wait at least a month for a response though, so be sure to plan accordingly. over the years I have had success in getting Shop Rite, Harvey's and Publix to sponsor special events through product donations and gift cards. Publix even offers grants to 501 C (3) organizations whose projects are in line with the company's core values. You may apply for one of those via snail mail. Additional information on how to do so is available on the company's website.
My children are skaters and I have a history of following the sport. in addition, I am a former special events planner.
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20 Feb 12 TNS Launches Global Engagement Summit with JWT INSIDE in New York City
TNS Employee Insights, a global leader in employee retention, engagement, growth and brand experience, along with JWT INSIDE, has announced that registration is open for their 2012 Engagement Summit, “Ideas People Want to Work with.” The event will take place in New York City, February 29 – March 1, 2012.
Lake Zurich, IL (PRWEB) January 27, 2012
TNS Employee Insights, a global leader in employee retention, engagement, growth and brand experience, along with JWT INSIDE, has announced that registration is open for their 2012 Engagement Summit, “Ideas People Want to Work with.” The event will take place in New York City, February 29 through March 1, 2012.
The Summit will focus on how leaders in high performing organizations measure and define engagement, develop and retain top talent, deliver brand experience, and manage to grow in the reality of today’s economy. Bringing together thought leaders, thinkers and visionaries from world renowned global companies, the event is a great opportunity for Human Resource professionals to gain insights on current and future trends in the workplace.
Comprised of some of the world’s top organizations (Fortune 500, Global 1000, etc.) including United Technologies, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the Summit will feature a panel of speakers representing key senior leaders.
The 2012 Keynote speaker, Jeanne Meister, previously featured on 20/20, will be discussing her expertise in corporate branding and marketing, talent management and enterprise learning in terms of globalization in today’s workforce. The Summit will also include several “Think Tank” sessions for attendees to address current challenges facing their organizations, such as utilizing TNS’ action planning model. together, the panel of speakers will present and facilitate focused group discussions on HR, marketing and internal communications topics.
“TNS is excited to bring together this experienced group of professionals to initiate our first event of the year,” says Mike Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer at TNS Employee Insights. “This innovative platform encourages open dialogue and the development of action plans for the future.”
All attendees involved in the Summit will have the opportunity to network with peers and gather information from the real-life experiences of other professionals. This is an event where great minds come together and remarkable ideas emerge.
TNS is co-sponsoring the Summit with JWT INSIDE, an organization that advances employee engagement and delivers integrated employment communication strategies. overall, JWT’s goal is to market innovative employee relation tools that engage the workforce throughout an employee’s entire life-cycle.
Registration is open at EngagementSummit2012.com and a Brochure and Agenda are available.
Engagement 2012 Summit: ideas People Want to Work WithDate: February 29 – March 1, 2012Location: JWT New York Office, 2nd Floor466 Lexington Avenue, New York City
For more information on how to become a part of the Summit and connect the strategic link between engagement and success, please contact TNS Employee Insights at EngagementSummit2012.com or by phone at (888) 726-8686.
About TNS Employee Insights – “Measuring and Inspiring Higher Performance”
TNS partners with organizations to measure the vital link between employees and customers. TNS offers creative solutions for increasing: retention of top talent, engagement, brand experience and growth.
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19 Feb 12 Hundreds turn out for REAL event
It was all about women getting active when more than 400 women turned out for the REAL Women’s Series event in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.
A total of 440 people participated in the REAL Women’s Series, which features three events in one – a duathlon, triathlon and 5km walk or run at Pilot Bay today.
Women compete in the 5km walk/run in the REAL Women’s Series event at Pilot Bay.
Of the 440 people, 80 participated in the 5km walk, 235 participated in the duathlon, consisting of a 3.5km run/walk, 10km bike followed by a 1.5km run/walk and a further 125 competed in the triathlon, which includes a 400m swim.
Event organiser Maria Fooy is impressed with the turnout for this year’s event, which started at 9am, and says the numbers are up on last year.
“Last year we had a cyclone come through so the event was just a nightmare. This year is just fantastic, this is perfect conditions here today.”
This is the second event in the REAL Women’s series and Maria says it is all about getting women active.
“It’s about participation and pushing to help women get fit and active. It’s not about losing weight, it is about getting each other active and having fun together.”
Maria says this year REAL has introduced the new group entry, where women can enter three events and get one free.
Roads including Salisbury Ave, the Mall, Adams Ave and Marine Parade are closed until the event finishes.
The REAL Women’s Series features nine events throughout New Zealand with the next event scheduled in Orewa on February 25.
Swimmers get ready for the 400m swim.
Waves of women run along the Mall at Pilot Bay.
The first wave of swimmers make their way around the marker at Pilot Bay.
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