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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 7,500 volunteers will hit the streets of Houston on Sunday, January 15, 2012. 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 2012 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 recently took one of the most important steps in our 82-year history when we separated El Paso into two independent, publicly traded companies. El Paso Corporation is moving forward into the future as a well-capitalized, well-positioned, and growth-oriented pipeline and midstream company, with a world-class Master Limited Partnership, El Paso Pipeline Partners. Our former exploration and production company is now EP Energy Corporation, a leading oil and natural gas producer with a proven strategy and a growing presence in fast-emerging unconventional resource plays.
El Paso Corporation’s 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 2010, Team El Paso contributed more than $4.8 million and 15,800 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. We have an ever-growing passion for developing and operating the energy infrastructure that drives our economy and our future.
To learn more about El Paso Corporation:
www.elpaso.com
http://www.facebook.com/ElPasoCorp
www.youtube.com/user/elpasocorporation
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 117,000 people. ABB delivers products, applications and services which allow utilities and industrial manufacturers to improve productivity, reliability, energy efficiency and safety. 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 600 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 Ironman 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 Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann, please visit ironman.memorialhermann.org or call 713.704.2200.
Nissan’s Innovation for Endurance features exclusive daily content showcasing the latest innovations in running, cycling, yoga, strength training, and general fitness, all brought to you by the 100% electric Nissan LEAF™. Shift the way you move with Nissan by rethinking the ordinary, pushing the boundaries, exceeding expectations and anticipating the needs of an ever-changing planet. Through the Innovation for Endurance community, Nissan will be bringing you a whole new take on performance. We’re surfacing the best innovations and innovators in running, cycling, fitness, yoga and wellness from across the country. We’ve put together a road crew that canvassing the U.S. to find the big and little ways that will help you take your performance to a whole new level.
You’ll get insider tips from elite runner Ryan Hall, cycling coach Chris Carmichael, cycling champion Levi Leipheimer and yoga master Tara Stiles. And you’re an essential part of the Innovation for Endurance community – since you’re an innovator too, we’ll be asking you to share your best ideas and insights.
Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/innovationforendurance to become part of a bold new performance community!
Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America.
To learn more information about Waste Management visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com.
The Gatorade Company is proud to be the Official Sports Nutritional Beverage of the Chevron Houston Marathon, fueling runners with G SERIES PRO(TM) products.
Grounded in years of hydration and sports nutrition research, G SERIES PRO (TM) complex blend of fuel, fluids and nutrition runners need before, during and after training and competition. On the course, G SERIES PRO (TM) 02 Perform Endurance Formula contains a specialized electrolyte and carbohydrate blend designed for use for endurance sports. Scientifically formulated to help replace the fluids and electrolytes lost during longer workouts, it delivers twice the sodium and three times the potassium per -fluid oz serving of regular Gatorade Thirst Quencher.
Remember, athletes need to figure out what nutrition works best for them, so it is best to train with what they will use for race day. To purchase G SERIES PRO(TM) products for training, visit Luke's Locker and other sports specialty retail stores.
More information about Gatorade is available at www.gatorade.com.
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.
Celebrating 125 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm with more than 800 lawyers in offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm represents half of the Fortune 100 and is consistently listed in Corporate Counsel annual law firm surveys for its total number of representations of those companies.
King & Spalding opened the Houston office in 1995 at the request of a major client. Since then, the office has served dozens of clients in litigation and transactional matters, growing as a direct result of client demand to more than 100 lawyers in the state of Texas.
For additional information, please visit www.kslaw.com.
Philips is one of the world’s leading technology companies, with a long history of practical innovation and visionary design. In healthcare, we are committed to understanding the human and technological needs of patients and caregivers. We believe this understanding will help us deliver solutions that not only enable more confident diagnoses and more efficient delivery of care, but also improve the overall experience of care. We offer equipment, software, and services for imaging, patient monitoring, resuscitation and much more.
People focused. Healthcare simplified. www.philips.com/healthcare 800-934-7372.
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