Laugh for the Cure® would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting Laugh 2007! Without their support, this event would not be possible.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reference the information in the following files and contact us at director@laughforthecure.com. We have developed a set of sponsorship levels for all budgets and each offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure as an outstanding member and supporter of our community. We look forward to having you join the Laugh for the Cure® family!
| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Sponsor Letter |
| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Sponsor Benefit Information |
| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Sponsor Information Sheet |
Laugh for the Cure® is looking for five prominent restaurants or catering establishments in our community to donate hors d’oeuvres for approximately 200 of our guests. The McGlohon Theater will provide a wonderful atmosphere from which to showcase your food and as a LFTC Caterer, your establishment will receive an assortment of valuable advertising benefits before, during and after the event! We invite you to join in the event’s tremendous growth and momentum by becoming a LFTC Caterer!
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| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Caterer Letter |
| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Caterer Benefit Information |
| Laugh for the Cure® 2007 Caterer Information Sheet |
CORPORATE SPONSORS
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Emcee Sponsor
For 40 years, Grubb Properties has been a leader in the real estate industry providing customers and partners with superior residential, commercial and development products and services. A fully integrated real estate company, Grubb Properties focuses on the Charlotte and Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary) markets of North Carolina. Grubb Properties is committed to working together to enhance life and community through the creation and management of exceptional real estate environments. For more information about Grubb Properties, visit their website at www.grubbproperties.com.
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Emcee Sponsor
Hendrick BMW is the largest volume retailer for New and Pre-owned BMW's in the Carolinas and has been named a Center of Excellence facility. Hendrick BMW strives to provide the best opportunities for their team members, their customers, their communities and the manufacturers they represent. Hendrick BMW is also a gracious host of the annual BMW Ultimate Drive for the Cure™. For more information on Hendrick BMW, please visit their website at www.hendrickbmw.com.
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Emcee Sponsor
Matthews Hematology Oncology Associates (MHOA) is managed by Richard S. Foulke, M.D. and Dr. Alfred J. Newman, III, M.D. They are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art healthcare, including access to clinical trials for patients with cancer and blood disorders in an intentionally small setting with an emphasis on compassionate, personalized care. Their office is located on Senna Drive in Matthews and they may be reached by calling 704-841-8151. To learn more about MHOA visit their website at www.matthewsoncology.com.
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Open Mic Sponsor
CornerCap Investments Counsel, incorporated in 1989, is a registered investment adviser that manages money for clients worldwide. It is also adviser to the CornerCap Group of Funds, a mutual fund company. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta. The office in Charlotte is run by cofounder, Gene Hoots. For more information, contact Gene at 704-442-8457.
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Open Mic Sponsor
Piedmont Natural Gas is an energy services company primarily engaged in the distribution of natural gas to one million residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Their subsidiaries are invested in joint venture, energy-related businesses, including unregulated retail natural gas marketing, interstate natural gas storage and intrastate natural gas transportation. For more information about Piedmont Natural Gas, visit their website at www.piedmontng.com.
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Open Mic Sponsor
Shelco, Inc has provided quality construction services to clients in the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia since 1978. At Shelco, they are proud of our motto, "Building Excellence" in serving both cities and communities. Their project specialization includes office, warehouse / manufacturing, retail / mixed-use, technology, and healthcare. To learn more about Shelco, visit their website at www.shelcoinc.com.
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CATERERS
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Bouk Catering at the Galway Hooker is one of the most unique and interactive restaurants in the area. The balance between its Irish history and low country menu, has made the Galway Hooker a great destination for tourists and a main stay amongst the locals in the Lake Norman area. The menu is a fusion of the traditional and most popular Irish dishes, while offering the most unique and fresh seafood options anywhere. The Galway Hooker offers live music each night, a Comedy Zone in the 4,000 square foot room adjacent to the restaurant, and a rustic and spacious banquet room, Waterford Hall, to host any event, from 25-200 people. For more information, visit their website at www.galwayhookerpub.com. |
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La-Tea-Da's is a family-owned business that has been operating in Charlotte for over twelve years. Their restaurant is located in a historic home in the beautiful Elizabeth neighborhood and is open Thursday - Friday and Saturday by reservation only. They host Signature Event tea parties, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties and business meetings that are personalized for your celebration. La-Tea-Da’s also provides off-site catering. Their catering services are unique to the Charlotte market, incorporating a simply southern approach with a touch of Victorian elegance. For more information about La-Tea-Da's, visit their website at www.lateadas.com.
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Mama Ricotta's and Cantina 1511 are consistently ranked as two of Charlotte's favorite restaurants and catering establishments. Mama Ricotta's features and aromatic taste of Italian old country. The food is made from scratch and the portions are generous. The restaurant's success comes from it's congenial cross between cozy comfort food and authentic Mediterranean dining. For more information, contact Mama Ricotta's at 704-343-0148. Cantina 1511 is a sleek, contemporary Mexican dinning experience. The restaurant's focus is on upscale Mexican dining that introduces the refined flavors of the Yucatan. For more information, contact Cantina 1511 at 704-331-9222.
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Mia Famiglia Ristorante & Catering is located in Cornelius, NC and it's authentic Italian cuisine makes it a popular dinning destination. Mia Famiglia, Italian for “My Family”, is a chef owned and operated establishment dedicated to bringing it's guests the highest quality food prepared fresh daily from only the finest ingredients. The inspiration for the chef's dishes come from his own Italian-American family's table. For more information about Mia Famiglia, visit their website at www.miafam.com.
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DONATED SERVICES AND IN-KIND SPONSORS
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The Comedy Zone graciously hosted Laugh for the Cure® since its inception in 2002 through 2006. Without their immeasurable support, the event would not have developed into the premier comedy and charity event that it is today. In the Charlotte area, there are Comedy Zone locations in Matthews and Belmont. Each week, these clubs bring the most creative and funny stand-up comedians in the country to Charlotte. Please visit their websites at www.matthewscomedyzone.com or www.belmontcomedyzone.com to view the schedule of upcoming shows. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Matthews location's box office at 704-845-2211 or the Belmont location's box office at 704-755-6003. The Comedy Zone also hosts group parties, corporate events, holiday parties and banquets..
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Heffron Talent International (HTI) has graciously selected and booked the comedy for all our LFTC events. They are one of the largest and most respected full service entertainment agencies in the country. Specializing in, but not limited to, the promotion of live comedy events HTI has over 25 years of experience in the industry. As one of the pioneers in the entertainment field, HTI contracts over 2,000 comedians for the 50+ clubs that are part of The Comedy Zone network and the numerous military bases, universities and corporate clients it represents. Please visit their website at www.heffrontalent.com for more information. |
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Comedy Zone Gear is the official provider of all Comedy Zone Club merchandise and generously provides the Laugh for the Cure® hats and t-shirts at a reduced cost. Comedy Zone Gear will assist corporate event planners, individuals planning a special occasion party and anyone wanting a remembrance of their evening at the Comedy Zone with their product selection. Products are available at the over 50 Comedy Zone clubs across the country and in the Bahamas. For more information, contact Kathy at 704-552-4283. |
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North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (NCBPAC) generously donated the use of the historic McGlohon Theatre for our event. The NCBPAC brings to the Charlotte region an incredible array of the best of the performing and cultural arts, including first-class touring Broadway productions, and a variety of dance, music, family and educational programs. It welcomes and serves nearly 630,000 attendees, including 150,000 students and children to its programs, theaters, classrooms and galleries annually, and provides a home to its 16 resident companies at the Center and Spirit Square. Since opening its theater doors in 1992, 5.1 million people have attended an event, performance, activity or meeting at the Center or Spirit Square and the NCBPAC ranks among the leading performing arts centers in the nation. For more information about NC Blumenthal PAC, visit their website at www.blumenthalcenter.org.
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Graphic design work for all print material publications is graciously donated by Patrick Sills at patrickmsills@gmail.com.
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Brian Treffeisen has donated his time and talents to Laugh for the Cure® as the event's photographer. Brian earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his talented photojournalistic style has helped him create a successful career as a photographer. Brian has photographed over 250 weddings in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. His portfolio also includes portrait work and corporate events. Brian's photos have appeared in Charlotte magazine, Charlotte Weekly, Ventures (Charlotte's Business Magazine), Charlotte Chamber and the Monroe Enquirer Journal. For more information about Brian Treffeisen Photography, visit his website at www.briantreffeisen.com.
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Print Materials for Laugh For The Cure® have been graciously donated by Phil Vanderbosch at Metrographics. Our invitations, posters, receipts and letterhead were provided free of charge. Please consider them when filling your next printing need. Located near uptown Charlotte, they may be reached at 704.375.2474 or visit their website at www.metrographics.net. |
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Print Materials for Laugh for the Cure® have also been graciously donated by FedEx Kinkos located in South Charlotte. Our tickets and event programs were provided at a reduced cost. Please consider them when filling your next printing need. |
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Web design work is graciously donated by Scott Oseychik. Scott has been a great friend to the LFTC family and he is also a rising comedian. Visit his website at www.oseychik.com. |
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BAW Plastics donated a variety of fabricated plastic display stands for our silent auction 'and also donated the Laugh for the Cure® give-away gifts, plastic water bottles and travel coffee mugs, at prior year's events. BAW Plastics has been designing and fabricating custom manufactured quality plastic products for many of the largest corporations in America. Instead of warehousing inventory in pre-determined sized products, their highly experienced staff will custom manufacture products that meet each of their customer’s specific needs. Please visit their website at www.bawplastics.com. |
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Xhibit Solutions graciously donated a bannerstand for use outside the silent auction tent and onstage during the show. Xhibit Solutions is a visual communications firm specializing in trade show and special event marketing, including creative graphic design and output, modular and portable exhibits, exhibit and promotional fulfillment management services, and a full line of accessories including banner stands, literature racks and custom kiosks for lobbies or events. Please feel free to visit their website at xhibitsolutions.com or give Eric a call at 1-877-354-1197. Be sure to ask about their new online Event Management Software! |
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PhotoVision, Inc. and Create-A-Video generously provided comedy CD duplication for the event. PhotoVision was incorporated in 1997 and over the past 10 years has produced 500,000 videos. Their helpful and enthusiastic staff has over 90 years of combined industry experience. Their business focuses on managing images, whether they are old 8mm or VCR home movies, pictures or slides that are generations old, or recently shot digital images. The PhotoVision mission is to help preserve and enhance memories by transferring them to a stable media that is easy to view and fun to watch. Their office is located on Sardis Rd North in Charlotte. For more information about PhotoVision and Create-A-Video, visit their website at www.createavideo.com.
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AlterCube generously provided LFTC website updates and redesign at a reduced cost. AlterCube is an 11-year old small design studio located in downtown Forest City, NC. Their staff specializes in creating forward-thinking print, graphic or web site design solutions for their clients. As a creative design firm they offer a full range of services, including graphic design, web development, brand/logo design, print material solutions (i.e., business cards, brochures, letter heads), e-commerce (i.e., shopping carts), Flash and Multimedia Design, and web hosting. For more information about AlterCube, visit their website at www.altercube.com.
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Silver Lake Cookie Company generously provided the pink ribbon cookies for the goodie bags at cost. For more than 35 years, they have been supplying wholesale cookies to distributors across the country. They use only the finest ingredients to guarantee consistent high quality products and their extensive product line features Holiday Cookies, Thaw & Sell Cookies, "Traditionally Italian" Biscotti, Kids Cookies, and European Style Cookies. To learn more about their wholesale product cookie line, visit their website at www.silverlakecookie.com.
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MEDIA
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Laugh for the Cure® is thrilled to welcome 107.9 The Link as the event's official radio sponsor. The evening will be hosted by our celebrity guest emcees, Matt Harris and Ramona Holloway from the Matt & Ramona Show. They will also help host the live auction and keep the crowd "laughing for a cure". To learn more about 107.9 The Link and view their programming schedule, visit www.1079thelink.com. |
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