2009 Sponsors
Title Sponsor
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Canada Dry is proud to be named the title sponsor of this year's Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. Canada Dry has been rooted in many of our Canadian traditions for over 100 years and would like to invite you and your family to the 2009 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. We can't imagine a more perfect place to host an event such as this than from Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour. |
Presenting Sponsors
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All of us at Fairway Market are truly proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of the 2009 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival and to celebrate this incredible event with you. We would like to express our appreciation for all the hard work that goes into making Victoria's Festival such a well-recognized success. |
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In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $137 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered more than 2.6 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. As of May 15, 2009, the TELUS Victoria Community Board has made 74 donations to a wide variety of community health, wellness,education, environment, arts, cultural and sports organizations in support of children and youth programs.
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Media Sponsors
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C-FAX 1070 is "Victoria's News Authority". Local, national and international news and sports coverage is non-stop. Weekday and week-end programming includes a variety of live local and network talk shows focusing on various issues and topics of interest. On top of great programming, C-FAX 1070 is well known for its community spirit and charity involvement.
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107.3 KOOL FM is programmed specifically to offer you a FUN choice at work, playing 55 minutes of "Today's Best Music" every hour, everyday starting at 9:00am! We are your ticket to the hottest concerts and your link to the most exciting contests. 107.3 KOOL FM is also committed to serving the community and its many wonderful fundraising initiatives and events. |
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CHEK NEWS is proud to be a sponsor of the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival again this year. CHEK NEWS believes in giving back to the community it serves. We're also committed to reflecting its diversity. That's why CHEK NEWS is delighted to support the vibrant cultural event this festival has become. |
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The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada and is in good standing with the BC Press Council. The Times Colonist was formed by the merger of The British Colonist and the Victoria Times Daily in 1980, and has outlasted more than 20 other daily and weekly newspapers in Victoria.
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Design | Strategy | Research brings brand innovation to the experience economy. We leverage the power of great design to help clients build stronger, more effective, more profitable connections with customers. Use our services in brand strategy and design and marketing communications, online, in print and in the environment as your competitive advantage.
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Community Sponsors
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Located on the southern most tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is known for its old world charm, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, and arts and cultural activities. The city is home to approximately 78,000 people and is the economic and entertainment center for the Capital Region's 345,000 residents. Tied for third spot in the Condé Nast Traveller's Top Ten Cities in the Americas ranking, Victoria hosts over three a half million visitors each year. |
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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) was incorporated as a not-for-profit society in February 2002, and began operating its four port facilities, divested from Transport Canada, in April 2002. Acting as an advocate for the harbour, the GVHA is working to improve its function as a working harbour, and a marine transportation centre with a strong focus on tourism.
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Maritime Forces Pacific employs approximately 4,000 service personnel and 2,000 civilians. These people work in a wide variety of occupations in support of the security of Canadians. Maritime Forces Pacific is the home of Canada's Pacific Naval Fleet that is comprised of five Halifax Class Canadian Patrol Frigates, two Command and Control Iroquois Class Destroyers, one Supply Ship, Six Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defense Vessels, and one Sail training Yacht, HMCS ORIOLE.
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Diamond Sponsors
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Atomic Crayon is a full-service web design and development company that caters to a wide variety of municipal, retail and non-profit clients. Operating since 1996 our services include award-winning website design and development, digital strategy planning, copywriting, e-commerce applications, and enterprise-level content management.
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BC Hydro is one of North America's leading providers of clean, renewable energy, and is the largest electric utility in British Columbia serving 94 per cent of the province's population. BC Hydro is committed to providing reliable power, at low cost, for generations. This is being achieved by encouraging conservation, upgrading and reinvesting in BC Hydro's heritage assets, as well as working with independent power producers to meet British Columbia's energy needs now and into the future.
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BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operators in the world, and is an essential transportation link that connects coastal communities and facilitates the movement of people, goods and services throughout British Columbia.
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Building on a tradition of community accountability, we remain committed to being actively and generously involved with the communities we serve. From grassroots aid for tomorrow's Canadian champions, BMO Financial Group is an enthusiastic supporter of amateur sport and athletics at every level. Our long-term commitments mean athletes can invest the time and effort that build outstanding personal achievement.
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Island Farms is committed to making a positive impact within the communities that we serve.
From our Food Bank Partners, to Charities and community events, Island Farms plays an active role in the place we call home. We're proud sponsors of the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival.
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We are a Vancouver Island leader in triple bottom line business. As a Fair Trade Organization we partner directly with producers of coffee, fruit and cane sugar in five countries. We offer high quality organic products that are improving quality of life in developing nations. Award winners in: ethics, environment and HR practices.
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Vancouver Island Brewery began in Victoria in 1984, when a group of "Islanders" responded to the fleeing of all national and independent breweries on the island. Vancouver Island Brewery began brewing handcrafted lagers and ales with fresh, distinctive flavors for the West Coast palate. Our quest for excellence has resulted in consumer loyalty and world class recognition furthering our dedication to providing the freshest premium beer to our customers.
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Exculsive Area Sponsors
Kids Tent
Volunteer Headquarters
Sports Enhancement
Synergy Health Management
Gold Sponsors
Ambrosia Conference & Event Centre
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Canadian Springs
Island Graphics
J & L Copy
LRA Investments Ltd.
Parker Johnston Roofing
Transitional Media
Dragon Sponsors
Chew Excavating
Dare Foods Ltd.
Island Ice
Kellogg's
Old Dutch
PSC Natural Foods
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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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