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Established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. In British Columbia, BMO has over 3,000 employees and serves customers from 114 BMO Bank of Montreal branches, six BMO Nesbitt Burns offices and five BMO Harris Private Banking locations.
BMO is an active corporate citizen through numerous sponsorships and donations, including major gifts to BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and United Ways throughout the province.
In 2008, BMO contributed $48 million in charitable donations and sponsorships in Canada. We direct our contributions to several theme areas including education, health, arts and culture, community development and sports and athletics.
GOLD sponsors
The Running Room was founded by John Stanton as a resource centre for quality products, support and knowledge on running. You will find an incredible number of services offered from Walking, Learn to Run, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Training, Personal Best, and For Women Only Running Clinics. These various programs and running products meet the needs of those just getting into fitness, to those contemplating a marathon. In addition, Running Room’s Free Running groups on Wednesday and Sunday allow runners of all levels to run in a group setting twice weekly. Still family owned, Running Room is now North America’s largest specialty running retailer.
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For over 40 years, Brita has been among the leading experts in the field of water filtration and is the leadingmaker of point-of-use water filtration products to improve the quality and taste of tap water.
Through its FilterForGood campaign, Brita encourages Canadians to make a positive change in their everyday routine by pledging to reduce or eliminate their use of bottled water and switching to filtered water in a reusable bottle.
Since FilterForGood launched in 2008, thousands of Canadians have already pledged to collectively reduce their bottled water waste by an estimated 12.5 million bottles.
For more information or to take the FilterForGood pledge, go to www.FilterForGood.ca .
Saucony, Inc. is a leading global running lifestyle brand that fuses performance, innovation and style to deliver footwear and apparel with its widely recognized brands Saucony and Saucony Originals. Founded in 1898, Saucony continues to be an industry leader with its award-winning innovations, including Flexion Plate™, ProGrid™ and Arch-Lock®. For more information, go to www.saucony.com.
Concord Pacific is a proud community supporter of annual citywide events as well as a contributor various charities year after year. We are excited and proud to host the 2009 BMO Vancouver Marathon on our Future Development site on the North side of False Creek. For information on this and other future developments, visit www.concordpacific.com
McDonald’s is the leading foodservice company in the world. McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited and its Canadian franchisees own and operate more than 1,400 restaurants and employ more than 77,000 Canadians coast to coast. Approximately 70 per cent of McDonald’s Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs. For more information about McDonald’s Canada, visit www.mcdonalds.ca.
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Advil is proud to sponsor community events like the 2010 BMO Vancouver Marathon. For years, athletes have relied on Advil to relieve their muscle pain quickly and effectively, allowing them to achieve their goals. For today's tough pain™, one Advil is often enough. For more information, visit advil.ca.
SILVER SPONSORS
Sophisticated technology, knowledgeable, professional staff and unparallelled customer service ensure your print project will be handled with care, on time and on budget.
From Vancouver, BC to Eugene, Oregon, the Amtrak Cascades offers an unparalleled experience of the great Pacific Northwest. Through Seattle and Portland, past Mount St. Helens and across the Columbia River Gorge, you'll witness some of our continent's most distinctive cities and most spectacular natural attractions.
Onboard these sleek, European-style trains, you'll enjoy wide, reclining seats, laptop outlets and bike racks. Relax in the Bistro Car, which features, regional cuisine, wine, and microbrews.
For current information on Amtrak Cascades —please visit AmtrakCascades.com.
PowerBar has been helping athletes achieve their goals for over two decades!
We’re passionate about sports and fitness, health and wellness. That’s why we started POWERBAR — to help athletes like you reach your goals by providing convenient nutritional products. All of our products are backed by decades of sports nutrition science and must live up to our high standards to meet the nutrition and energy needs of all athletes — from world-class champions and dedicated amateurs to beginners.
PowerBar Gel will be on course at the 2009 BMO Vancouver Marathon giving athletes the Power To Push to the finish line. To join the PowerBar athlete community, click here.
http://www.powerbar.com/community/index.aspx
Red Rocket Creative Strategies is a strategic thinking design agency with expertise in branding, corporate communications, marketing, and image management. We solve business problems with effective marketing and smart design solutions. Our communication strategies don't come off the production line, they are carefully crafted to fit your needs. So, jump on board and discover our universe at www.RedRocketCreative.com.
BRONZE SPONSORS
Award-winning, Vancouver-based, Pro Organics has distinguished itself as Canada’s Organic Fresh Food Leader since its inception in 1990.
Pro Organics distributes quality certified organic produce across Canada from its state-of-the-art facilities in B.C. and O.N. Representing hundreds of certified organic farms world-wide and servicing over 2,000 trade accounts, Pro Organics has been instrumental in bringing organic foods to the mainstream marketplace.
In 2003, Pro Organics joined Ontario-based SunOpta Inc. as part of the SunOpta Distribution Group. http://www.sunopta.com
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Novus Entertainment provides High Speed Internet, TV, and Digital Phone service to residents in Metro Vancouver. Customer service and customer friendly policies have been the cornerstone of the company's success - currently the only company in Western Canada to offer residential Internet speeds up to 50 Mbps without the use of a modem. Visit www.novusnow.ca to find out more
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Impact Canopies Canada Inc. delivers high impact custom branded instant canopies, flags and banners that enhance our clients’ corporate brand messaging. We specialize in on-site event branding and marketing solutions to help businesses showcase their corporate identity.
Impact Canopies Canada Inc. actively supports community initiatives and is a proud supporter of the BMO Vancouver Marathon.
Dare’s well-known brands include Breton crackers, cookies such as Ultimates, Bear Paws, Viva Puffs, Whippet, Wagon Wheels and Breaktme; Grissol Melba Toast, Crispy Baguettes and Canapés and RealFruit candy.
Dare has manufacturing facilities and sales offices across Canada and the United States and employs 1,400 associates. We are pleased to continue our association with the BMO Vancouver Marathon.
Founded in 1892 Dare Foods Limited, after more than 116 years in business, proudly remains a family owned, privately run manufacturer of quality cookie, cracker, fine bread and confectionery products.
Peake of Catering is a well established, industry leading, full service catering company. We provide a range of services to our customers which include corporate catering for meetings, acting as an off-premise food supplier and complete management of high profile special events. Our customers receive quality food, innovative menu selections, exceptional service, and knowledgeable event consulting services. Whether it's a corporate lunch, cocktail reception, summer barbecue or a wedding reception, be prepared for an adventure in food that will go beyond your expectations. www.peakeofcatering.com
Take a closer look at our bars. Everything you see comes straight from nature. Nothing artificial, no fillers and no chemicals with names as hard to pronounce as they are to digest. From the Himalayans to the tropics to our own backyard, we hand pick only the best 100% certified organic ingredients. Go ahead and try a Taste of Nature bar for yourself – it’s the wholesome, nutritious snack that delivers a world of great taste.
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
MarathonFoto is the world’s most experienced race photographer. We photograph Boston, Chicago, London, Hamburg, Berlin, Marine Corps, Los Angeles, Toronto, Stockholm, Helsinki and Milan Marathons.
MarathonFoto is backed by a year-round team of 90, including 10 full time customer service representatives. MarathonFoto has over 100 race certified photographers, many of whom have decades of experience.
At the BMO Vancouver Marathon, we will be taking photos at more than 15 separate locations.
Real Fruit Goodness. Sun-Rype makes it easy for you to fit the wholesome goodness of fruit and veggies into your busy day with a wide range of wholesome 100% juices and fruit snacks that you can feel good about giving your family. All Sun-Rype juices and fruit snacks contain no added sugar, no artificial flavours and no artificial colours, because we know what's not in our products, is just as important as what it is.
As Motorola Canada's leading National Dealer and Telus Mobility experts, Go Wireless is proud to offer a complete selection of wireless technologies and engineering support.
PODS is the worldwide leader in mobile moving and storage. We provide local storage as well as local and long distance moving.
It's simple. We deliver the weather proof POD to you, you pack at your leisure (or use professional packers), and when you're ready we take it on its way. No truck rental, no time pressure, no hassle of mini-storage, and a lot cheaper than conventional movers. PODS is the Official Moving and Storage Company of the PGA Tour.
Create photo memories to last a lifetime! A unique addition to your big day, renting a PIXSTAR Photo booth adds an element of fun and spontaneity for you and your guests. Included in our rentals: pre-event consultation, photo print customisation, free set-up and delivery in the GVRD, on-site booth host, a DVD of all event photos and online gallery access. Our custom options are second to none: custom guestbook/ photo album, custom booth options and our prop box rental just to name a few. Rent one of our fantastic photobooths... contemporary, elegant and fun! Great booth, great service and the best rates in Vancouver guaranteed. PIXSTAR Photobooth Rental is the ‘star of any party’!
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When Clarkdale Motors was opened, the thinking of the two founders was far ahead of their time. They focused on the importance of building relationships with customers. They were role models for honesty, fair business practice, and setting an example for us all. They grew the business on the belief that customers would return if they received true value for services rendered. Over the past fifty years there have been many changes, but our beliefs here, at your Vancouver Volkswagen Store, have remained true to those of our originators!
MEDIA SPONSORS
As British Columbia’s leading television station, with its flagship ‘News Hour’ broadcast, Global BC is the place more British Columbians turn to for local news than any other newscast. With a team of experienced and trusted journalists, Global BC provides viewers with award-winning journalism, digging deeper to find the truths behind major issues that matter most to residents, and unique stories that that they won’t find anywhere else.
Big leagues deserve big coverage and that’s what you get in The Province. Looking for hockey, football, baseball, basketball, soccer or Olympic news? You name it, it’s covered in British Columbia’s most complete sports package. Call (604) 605-READ or visit theprovince.com to subscribe.
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99.3 The FOX is Vancouver's new rock station, featuring one of the best talent lineups in the country including The Jeff O’Neil Show, weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m. Tune in to The FOX at 99.3 FM and listen online at www.cfox.com.
99.3 The FOX is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc.
Classic Rock 101 is Vancouver’s ONLY classic rock station. With the majority of the current staff former Nobel Prize recipients or nominees, we focus this daunting intelligence toward bringing BC the most memorable contests, concerts, and programming radio can offer – And all free for you!
Don’t miss The Bro Jake Show the week of May 3rd as they giveaway a pair of EAGLES tickets every hour from 6am-10am.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
RockDoc+ Medical Consulting safeguards athletes, performers and corporate "rockstars" against illness and costly down time. We focus on health and safety, because your show, event, or business -- must go on.
From concept to execution, scalable to your needs and as comprehensive as your event or business requires. RockDoc offers one stop shopping from coordinating local EMS teams to full onsite management-- recruiting, training, sources, approvals, media relations and everything in-between.
Leverage our experience caring for showcase events.
