2008 CDBF Sponsors
Community Partners
Proud Community Partner &
Performing Arts Stage Sponsor
The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is proud to be a Tier III member of the SCFD (The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District). A special thank you to Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties for their support of the festival. The SCFD was founded for the enlightenment and entertainment of the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theater, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history. The Performing Arts Stage presented by SCFD showcases musical and dance performances by the region’s finest and most diverse American Pan Asian cultural artists.
Associate Sponsors
The arts provide inspiration, enrichment and empowerment. Development of arts and cultural heritage is also critical to educational and economic growth. The Colorado Council on the Arts, a state agency, combines state funds with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, and invests in communities across the state to ensure that the cultural, educational and economic benefits of the arts are enjoyed by thousands of Colorado youth and millions of Colorado citizens and visitors every day.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Headquartered in Englewood, CO, CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. With more than $5.1 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees, we are an industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2007).
Founding event sponsor Coors Brewing Company returns to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival as the official beer provider. Coors Brewing Company is pleased to present the Coors Beer Garden where you’ll find comfortable shaded seating, refreshing beverages and the perfect location to cheer on the Dragon Boat racers.
Chrysler LLC (and the Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep Brands) is something of a rarity in today’s automotive world: a company that’s capable of quickly responding to the needs of our customers. We have churned out some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles and the only manufacturer confident enough in their product to provide a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty."
Kaiser Permanente has been improving the health of Coloradoans for nearly 40 years. With close to 500,000 members in the Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs area, we focus on prevention as well as managing disease and looking at health from a full 360-degree angle including mind, body, and spirit. Our commitment to total health goes beyond the health of our members and extends deep into the health of communities. Focusing our efforts on the well-being of all residents is vital to the future of healthy living throughout the state.
State Farm provides insurance and financial services. Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. We are proud sponsors of the 2008 Dragon Boat Festival. For information on our products and services, visit www.statefarm.com or visit a local agent.
Pepsi returns as a sponsor of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival and is a key partner to the success of this event. Attendees can easily find their favorite soft drink or water at many of the Pepsi stations set up throughout the festival.
Associate Sponsors and Media Partners
Comcast was founded in 1963 as a single-system cable operation. Today, we’re the country’s largest provider of cable services - and one of the world’s leading communications companies. We’re focused on broadband cable, commerce, and content. We deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and clearer broadband phone service, and develop and deliver innovative programming. As Comcast evolves, we continue to look to the future - seeking out new communications technology, new opportunities, and more choices. We want to continue to provide people with the communications products and services that connect them to what’s important in their lives.
The Denver Post is an award-winning daily & online newspaper, the flagship of MediaNews Group, one of the nation's largest newspaper chains. Published since 1892, The Post is famous for its colorful coverage of 20th Century events. Now its up-to-the-minute news is offered via the Web, blogs, podcasts, newsprint and television partnerships.
101.5 Martini Radio is locally owned and operated by Denver Radio Company, LLC. The new Martini boasts a music library of over 800 songs, most of which you won’t hear on most of Denver’s other rock formats. Playing core artists from the 90’s to today, such as Green Day, The Fray, Jack Johnson,U2 and the Foo Fighters give Martini a fresh sound of Modern Rock, Pop Rock, Blues, Alternative, and Progressive Rock, that can’t be duplicated anywhere else. 101.5 is irreverent, intelligent, and unpredictable, just the way a good Martini should be.
107.1 ONE-FM is locally owned and operated by Denver Radio Company, LLC. Denver’s Only Pure Contemporary Hit Radio Station! ONE FM…It’s not heavy urban, it’s not hip-hop, it’s not hard rock, it’s not light pop, it’s just a perfect blend of music with artists like Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Timberlake! All of your favorite hit music in ONE place... ONE FM!
FOX 31 News is a proud sponsor of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. As the official television station for the event, FOX 31 News provides tremendous marketing support for the festival. Be sure to stop by the Fox 31 booth to meet your favorite on-air personalities, and to star in your own Fox 31 Weathercast!
Supporting Sponsors
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The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado was founded in 1996 with a goal of financially supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Colorado and promote equality for all people, while highlighting the contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. For many years the school was known as Denver Institute of Technology, offering diploma and degree programs in a variety of technical fields. Since then, Alta has expanded Westwood College's offerings by leveraging its proven approach of career-focused education to reach a wider array of students. We have degree programs in Business, Design, Computer & Information Technology, Industrial Services, Criminal Justice and Healthcare. Today, our Westwood schools include seventeen campuses across Southern California; Denver, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Arlington/Annandale, Virginia; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Houston, Texas. We also have an online campus, Westwood College Online (offered through Westwood College - Denver North).
Corporate Patrons
Denver Water reminds us, “It’s not just water, it’s a way of life!” For years they’ve been providing Denver customers with high quality water and excellent service. They are a corporate patron and presenting the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Shuttle and Parking Program sponsored by Denver Water.
Raytheon is proud to sponsor the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival for the sixth consecutive year. Our Campus in Aurora builds state-of-the-art satellite ground systems for commercial, civil, and government customers worldwide. Raytheon is committed to promoting diversity by embracing the background and characteristics of each employee, and supporting local educational and cultural events.
Wells Fargo helps its customers – individuals and businesses – succeed financially by providing a complete range of financial services. Equally important is Wells Fargo’s commitment to Colorado communities. Sponsoring events like the Dragon Boat Festival is one way Wells Fargo supports Denver Metro as a dynamic, vibrant place to live, work and do business.