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The Houston Marathon Committee, a not-for-profit organization, invites your company to be part of Houston's largest single-day sporting event as a participating sponsor for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, EP5K, ABB Team Challenge and related events.
More than 30,000 participants, 200,000 spectators and 5,000 volunteers will hit the streets of Houston on Sunday, January 17, 2010. By day's end, they will have raised more than $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, and read or hear about the event through other sources.
From race organization and national prestige to state-of-the-art technology, our 2010 race weekend will truly be a 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, EP5K and ABB Team Challenge.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Steven Karpas at 713-957-3453 or skarpas@chevronhoustonmarathon.com.
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of approximately 62,000 employees who operate across the energy spectrum. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels and other renewables.
Houston is home to approximately 10,000 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 proud to be title sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon.
Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
Aramco Services Company is the U.S.-based subsidiary of the world's leading oil producing and exporting company, the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Established in 1950 in New York City, Aramco Services operates as a vital link between Saudi Aramco and North America to help facilitate the safe and reliable delivery of energy to customers around the globe.
Aramco Services provides a wide range of support to Saudi Aramco. Key services include recruiting professionals for careers in Saudi Arabia; procuring, inspecting and shipping materials and equipment to Saudi Aramco; providing engineering support for mega projects and other operations; and administering career development and other training programs for Saudi Aramco-sponsored students and employees in North America. Additionally, Aramco Services provides business management services and support for Saudi Aramco project teams operating in North America; and identifies upstream technologies, best practices and potential technology partners for Saudi Aramco.
The company also provides information technology, financial services and marine-vessel services to Saudi Aramco and its affiliates; provides benefits administration to retirees worldwide; publishes company-sponsored magazines; and manages Saudi Aramco exhibits at energy-industry trade shows.
Aramco Services moved to Houston in 1974, joining other industry leaders to further strengthen the city's unique position as the energy capital of the world. In addition to its Houston headquarters, Aramco Services maintains an office in Washington, D.C., to collect data on oil markets, governmental policies and economic trends.
To learn more about Aramco Services, please visit www.aramcoservices.com.
El Paso Corporation provides natural gas and related energy products in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner. We own North America’s largest interstate natural gas pipeline system and one of North America’s largest independent natural gas producers. Our vision is to be the place to work, the neighbor to have, and the company to own.
The Place to Work. We’re actively building a culture of health at El Paso. Our comprehensive wellness program, Choose Well, encourages employees to take charge of their health by providing a unique combination of wellness screenings, education, practical tools, and incentives to promote smarter decision-making about health and well-being.
The Neighbor to Have. We’re involved in communities across our operations, and our employees are committed to making a difference. In 2008, Team El Paso contributed more than $5.1 million and 10,000 hours in volunteer activities to serve our communities.
The Company to Own. Our pipelines span the United States, connecting the nation’s key natural gas supply areas to the largest consuming regions. Through our Exploration and Production Company, we find and produce new energy supplies, helping to meet the country’s energy needs.
To learn more about El Paso Corporation:
www.elpaso.com
www.facebook.com/elpasocorporation
www.youtube.com/user/elpasocorporation
www.epcommunity.blogspot.com
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 120,000 people. ABB works with its customers in these countries to engineer and install facilities and plants that enhance efficiency and productivity. 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.
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.
Under Armour® (NYSE: UA) 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 athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, on playing fields around the globe. The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.underarmour.com.
For further information, please visit the Company¹s website at www.underarmour.com.
Headquartered in Englewood, CO., Sports Authority is one of 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.
For further information, please visit the Company¹s website at www.sportsauthority.com
H-E-B was founded in Kerrville, Texas in 1905 with a single grocery store. For more than 100 years, H-E-B has been an innovative retailer known for low prices, fresh food, quality products and convenient services. The company has grown to more than 300 stores in Texas and Northern Mexico with more than 70,000 employees. It conducts a wide range of efforts geared toward helping the community and the environment. H-E-B is one of the largest food chains in the United States, with annual sales more than $15 billion, and is the largest privately held company in Texas. For more information, please visit www.heb.com.
Memorial Hermann has long been a recognized leader in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and disorders. Anchored by the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute, Memorial Hermann helps every athlete – recreational or professional – stay in the game and achieve a higher level of performance. Specialty trained sports medicine physicians and staff deliver a comprehensive range of services including injury prevention, performance improvement programs, orthopedic care and rehabilitation, customized to the individual needs and goals of every athlete.
For more information on the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute, please visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713.704.2200.
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
Watermill Express is the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water. Founded 25 years ago in Brighton, Colorado, the company serves over 100,000 customers daily in the existing 1,200 corporate and franchised locations. Customers supply their own containers and purchase one, three or five gallons of water for an average price of 35¢ per gallon. This is a savings of nearly 95% when compared to a typical 20 oz. bottle of water selling off-the-shelf at $1.00 per bottle.
Watermill Express is an environmentally friendly alternative to pre-packaged water. By promoting reusable containers, the company has prevented the waste of an estimated 500 million disposable water bottles.
As the innovator of the drive-up pure drinking water concept, Watermill Express is the first in the nation to utilize a daily 29-step quality control checklist, surpassing even the most rigorous state inspection requirements.
For more information, call 1-800-487-9643 or visit www.watermillexpress.com.
Gatorade Endurance Formula, the official sports drink of the Houston Marathon, is a specialized sports drink with approximately twice the sodium (200 mg per 8 ounces) of Gatorade Thirst Quencher and the same amount of carbohydrate energy (14 g per 8 ounces) to fuel working muscles. Gatorade Endurance Formula is part of the Gatorade Performance Series (GPS), a unique set of products formulated to help athletes train and perform at their best. By meeting various hydration, nutrition, recovery and energy needs, the products in the Gatorade Performance Series each play a specific role in helping athletes before, during and after training and competition.
Gatorade is the most thoroughly researched sports beverage in the world and is scientifically formulated and athletically proven to quench thirst, replace fluids and electrolytes and provide carbohydrate energy to enhance athletic performance. Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, no other beverage or sports drink company has established such a strong expertise in rehydration and sports nutrition. The Gatorade hydration portfolio includes the nation's leading sports drink Gatorade Thirst Quencher as well as Gatorade Endurance Formula, Gatorade Tiger Focus, and G2.
More information about Gatorade is available at www.gatorade.com.
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management (GWM) is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment services for individuals and businesses globally. With more than 15,000 Financial Advisors and approximately $1.4 trillion in client assets as of October 16, 2009, it is among the largest businesses of its kind in the world. More than two-thirds of GWM relationships are with clients who have a net worth of $1 million or more. Within GWM, the Private Banking & Investment Group provides tailored solutions to ultra high net worth clients, offering both the intimacy of a boutique and the resources of a premier global financial services company. These clients are served by more than 160 Private Wealth Advisor teams, along with experts in areas such as investment management, concentrated stock management and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management is part of Bank of America Corporation.
Mike Calvert Toyota is a locally owned, family run dealership that has been serving Houston for decades. Today more than 300 employees from Houston and the surrounding area thrive in our friendly and compassionate work place. Mike Calvert actively supports many Houston area causes. We are especially proud of our work with Brookwood that allows Houstonians with mental and physical hardships the support they need to live independent lives within the community.
Mike Calvert is one of the Founders of Health Empowering Humanity, whose mission is to bring sustainable community based health care to the developing world. Mike is also a Board Member of Hope For Haiti’s Children. HFHC is a child education sponsorship organization with over 800 Haitian Children in a sponsorship program, and an additional 100 Children in Orphan care.
We are a full service Toyota dealership, currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. We have consistently been ranked within the best of the best and have won the coveted Toyota President’s Award and the Toyota Board of Governors’ Award for superior performance in all dealership categories. At our South Loop 610 location we offer new, certified pre-owned and used car sales as well as genuine Toyota parts, service, collision repair and a Toyota Rental Car. Come visit our beautiful dealership and have some Starbucks coffee while your vehicle is being serviced. Located on the 610 Loop at the Kirby Drive, we are across from Reliant Stadium. For more information visit our Houston Toyota Dealership website, www.MikeCalvertToyota.com.
Conn's is a specialty retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics in the United States. It sells home appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and dishwashers; and various consumer electronics, such as camcorders, digital cameras, computers and computer accessories, Blu-ray and DVD players, video game equipment, portable audio, MP3 players, GPS devices, and home theater products, as well as LCD, plasma, and DLP televisions. The company also offers home office equipment, lawn and garden equipment, mattresses, and furniture. In addition, Conn’s sells its products online through its Web site, www.conns.com. Conn's currently employs more than 3,000 employees and operates 75 retail and clearance stores located in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Beaumont, Texas.
Silver Eagle Distributors, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation’s largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. Founded in 1961, the company currently operates five branches, which are located in Houston, Cypress, Rosenberg, Conroe and San Antonio, along with two depots in Carrizo Springs and Del Rio.
Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio of products to include the Grupo Modelo family of beers such as Corona and Negro Modelo and a vast selection of microbrews and craft brands, including Saint Arnold’s, Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada. Today, Silver Eagle’s portfolio includes more than 160 different products, including domestic, import and craft beers, flavored beverages, energy drinks and Icelandic bottled water.
Silver Eagle employs more than 1,100 employees and serves close to 11,000 accounts throughout 16 counties in Texas.
The Houston Wellness Association (HWA) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to advance the health and well-being of our community and the economic vitality of our wellness sector with the vision to transform Houston into a widely-modeled, innovative city of healthy living. The HWA’s 2010 Wellness Symposium will be held January 14-16, 2010 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This event will entail a pre-Symposium Workshops for Wellness Professionals, a Worksite Wellness Conference for HR & Benefit Directors and an Obesity Summit for Educators, Academic and Medical Professionals and Government Professionals.
For more information go to www.HoustonWellness.org.
SolArc, Inc. is a global provider of enterprise commodity management solutions. SolArc’s integrated software solution offers customers greater insight and control over their complex commodity supply, marketing and trading environments, delivering increased operational effectiveness and profitability at lower risk.
Since 1991, SolArc has become a trusted solution provider for an international clientele of more than 60 leading corporations across a range of vertical industries, including energy, aviation and transportation, banking and finance, agriculture and consumer goods around the globe. SolArc is headquartered in Houston and has offices in Dallas, Tulsa, London and Singapore. For more information, visit www.solarc.com.
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