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> Home > Left Column > Sponsors Sponsor Information | | The Houston Marathon Committee, a not-for-profit organization, invites your company to be part of the largest single-day sporting event in Houston as a participating sponsor for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, EP5K and related events. More than 20,000 participants, 200,000 spectators and 5,000 volunteers will hit the streets of Houston on Sunday, January 18, 2009. By day’s end, they will have raised over $1 million for Houston area charities. More than 1 million people will watch live race-day TV coverage and millions more will follow internet coverage, read or hear about the event through other sources. From race organization and national prestige to state-of-the-art technology, our 2009 race weekend will be a truly Texas-sized event. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our prestigious list of sponsors who are proud to be a part of this year’s running of the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and EP5K. For details, contact Steven Karpas at 713.957.3453 or skarpas@chevronhoustonmarathon.com.
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| Chevron Corporation |  | | Chevron is the fifth-largest integrated energy company in the world. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Houston is home to approximately 5,500 Chevron employees and contractors and headquarters for many of our most important business operations. In addition, Chevron is a leading corporate contributor to the quality of life in the Houston community through our support of many local charitable initiatives. The company is a very proud title sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon. For more information on Chevron, visit www.Chevron.com |
|  | Aramco Services Company |  | | Headquartered in Houston for more than 30 years, Aramco Services Company helps ensure the safe and steadfast delivery of crude oil and petroleum fuel to the United States on a daily basis. Petroleum is one of the most reliable sources of energy today. It powers our neighborhoods. Powers our cities. And powers our lives. Aramco Services Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). It provides a wide range of services to Saudi Aramco, including engineering, quality assurance, project management, procurement and logistics, recruiting and career development, information technology, and marine vessel services. Aramco Services Company is also actively working with several renowned U.S. research centers to evaluate breakthrough technologies that produce cleaner petroleum fuels and more efficient engines to use these fuels. To learn more about the Aramco Services Company, please visit www.aramcoservices.com |
| | | El Paso Corporation
|  | El Paso Corporation provides natural gas and related energy products in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner. El Paso owns North America's largest interstate natural gas pipeline system and one of North America's largest independent natural gas producers. We’re a meaningful company doing meaningful work and delivering meaningful results.
El Paso’s vision is to be the place to work, the neighbor to have, and the company to own.
The Place to Work – We’re continually challenging ourselves to attract and retain the best talent. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, we have developed commuter, flex-time and other programs that enhance our employees’ work-life balance. The opportunities at El Paso are extensive, and the work we do is meaningful.
The Neighbor to Have – We’re involved in communities across our operations, and our employees are committed to making a difference. For example, in 2006 Team El Paso donated more than $4.1 million to charities and invested more than 11,000 hours in volunteer activities that strengthen our communities.
The Company to Own – Our interstate gas pipeline system provides solid cash flow and significant growth opportunities. In addition, we have an exploration and production business that is among the top 10 independent natural gas producers in the United States. Together, these two businesses provide a platform for visible growth opportunities with managed commodity risk.
To learn more, visit us at elpaso.com.
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| | Roger Clemens Institute
|  | | Memorial Hermann has long been a recognized leader in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic disorders. At the new Roger Clemens Institute, physicians are combining advanced sports medicine, human performance and orthopedic care with medically based human performance research and protocols. Some of the services will include orthopedic surgery, sports performance and enhancement research, training and conditioning, education, rehabilitation and therapy, nutritional counseling and sports psychology. The institute’s first facility will open in January 2007 in the Medical Plaza adjacent to the Memorial Hermann campus in the Texas Medical Center. Because the institute’s medical staff understands the physical demands placed on athletes and the importance of staying in the game, our program focuses preparing athletes of all ages and competitive levels - from adolescents to adults and competitive and recreational athletes to elite professionals - to compete at their highest level while preventing and treating injuries. Patients receive individualized care from our multidisciplinary team, which includes orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, internists, radiologists, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists and athletic trainers. Patients and their families benefit from access to outpatient services, rehabilitative therapies with certified athletic trainers and physical therapists and a full range of diagnostic tools and surgical services. For more information on the Roger Clemens Institute please visit our website. |
| ABB | 
| As one of the world's leading engineering companies, ABB helps our customers to use electrical power effectively and to increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 110,000 people. ABB works with its customers in these countries to engineer and install facilities and plants that enhance efficiency and productivity, and to provide them with comprehensive market and product support services as well as creative financing and risk management.
The history of ABB goes back to the late nineteenth century, and is a long and illustrious record of innovation and technological leadership in many industries. Having helped countries all over the world to build, develop and maintain their infrastructures, ABB has in recent years gone over from large-scale solutions to alternative energy and the advanced products and technologies in power and automation that constitute its Industrial IT offering.
ABB employs 500 people in the Houston and surrounding areas. Houston is also home to ABB's global headquarters for its Process Automation Division.
For more information, please visit ABB at www.abb.com.
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| HUMMER | 
| HUMMER is a proud sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon. HUMMER’s iconic design and unparalleled capabilities are legendary and backed by a history of proven performance in on and off-road environments. For 2008, a new, more powerful engine, along with an all-new interior and other enhanced details, elevates the capabilities and refinement of H2 models. A new H3 Alpha is also available, which includes the first application of a V-8 engine in the H3 lineup. For more information on the new 2008 HUMMER lineup or to test drive a new HUMMER today, visit www.houstonareahummer.com.
HUMMER is a division of General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest vehicle manufacturer, which employs about 321,000 people globally. HUMMER is one of the world's fastest growing truck brands, with a product line-up that consists of the H2, H2 SUT, H3, H3 X and H3 Alpha. HUMMER models are available today in 37 countries around the globe. For more information visit: www.hummer.com.
Ron Carter HUMMER
18100 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77546
DeMontrond HUMMER
14101 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
Beck & Masten HUMMER
11300 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77065
McGinnis HUMMER
12221 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
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The Sports Authority |  | Headquartered in Englewood, CO., Sports Authority is the nation's largest full-line sporting goods retailer, offering a comprehensive and high-quality assortment of brand name sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices.
Sports Authority is staffed with experts in areas of sports and fitness related topics, and strives to be the ultimate "authority," both on and off the field. Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, Sports Authority is the leading destination for consumers to fulfill their own sports equipment needs, as well as find their favorite team's apparel.
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| | Under Armour |  | | Under Armour® (NASDAQ: UARM) is a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by professional football, baseball, and soccer players, as well as athletes in major collegiate and Olympic sports. The Under Armour European headquarters is located in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and its global headquarters is located in Baltimore, MD. For further information, please visit the Company¹s website at www.underarmour.com |
| | H-E-B |  | | From its humble beginnings 100 years ago in Kerrville to its position today as the states pre-eminent retailer and largest private employer, H-E-B is a true Texas success story. The company has continued to grow and change while always maintaining its focus on its employees (Partners), customers, communities, and the future. The 55,000 Partners who proudly wear the H-E-B name badge are more dedicated than ever to listening to customers and meeting their individual needs. This unwavering commitment to being the best in the business means that H-E-B will continue to provide superior customer service and the highest-quality products at the lowest possible prices for the next 100 years. H-E-B, not just your neighborhood store, your neighbor. Visit us on our website at www.HEB.com |
| | New Balance |  | | New Balance is a leading manufacturer of technologically innovative width-sized footwear and high performance athletic apparel for women, men and children. The company's objective is straightforward -- to equip the serious athlete with footwear and apparel that provides the best performance, fit, quality and comfort. New Balance remains committed to a core set of philosophies and strengths -- including technical superiority, width-sizing, U.S. manufacturing, and grassroots athletics. For more information, visit www.newbalance.com |
| | Gatorade |  | | Gatorade Endurance Formula is the official sports beverage of the Houston Marathon. Sports drinks such as Gatorade are properly formulated to help rehydrate, replenish and refuel the active body. With more than three decades of scientific studies behind it, Gatorade is the most researched sports beverage on the planet, and study after study proves that Gatorade helps athletes - at all levels - stay better hydrated. More information on Gatorade is available at www.enduranceformula.com. |
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Aetna
|  | | Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving members with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life, long-term care and disability plans and medical management capabilities. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans and government-sponsored plans. For more information, visit www.aetna.com. |
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| Watermill Express |  | | Watermill Express is the nation's largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water. Founded in 1984, the company serves 125,000 customers per day at over 1,060 company and franchised locations. Inside every Watermill Express location is an exclusive 8-stage water purification system which is computer monitored 24-hours per day. Customers supply their own clean containers and vend 1, 3 or 5 gallons of water for a price of 20¢ - 30¢ per gallon. Watermill Express is tested regularly by state certified labs and NAMA certified. As the innovator of the drive-up, pure drinking water concept, Watermill Express is the first in the nation to service every location every day using a 29-step quality control checklist. Additional weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspections ensure superior equipment performance throughout the year. On-going rigorous maintenance programs, computer monitoring and a dedicated staff of professionals continue the company's dedication to excellence. For more information about Watermill Express, please visit our website at www.watermillsites.com |
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