Quotes about Sponsoring

The American Benefits Council, representing companies that either directly sponsor or provide services to retirement and health plans covering more than 100 million Americans, believes that it is critical that pension reform legislation be enacted this year.

James Klein

To have CSC here is very important because we have an American sponsor, ... This team has a certain image, and it's important to show it over here (in the United States). ... And bringing Ivan here really brings out our image. He's the main man here in the race.

Bjarne Riis

Those who insist that marijuana has medical uses would serve society better by promoting or sponsoring more legitimate research.

Robert Bonner

United may have to pay more cash to the PBGC and others ... and it'd be difficult to find the money, ... They'll either have to get the banks to advance more or go find an equity sponsor who will put enough cash in there that creditors will get a meaningful distribution.

Bill Brandt

We put on a horse show for all the Freedom Ride kids in December. Our club sponsors it, and we plan on continuing sponsoring the event every year.

Mackenzie Stewart

It's just so expensive to put on these events it just made it very difficult to continue without a title sponsor. We probably could have run the tournament, but we probably wouldn't have been able to give this kind of money to charity.

Bryon Carney

I think we have a chance of winning, ... We really want to go out there and make a name for ourselves, maybe pick up a sponsor. We just have a lot of work ahead of us. ... We have an all-night session scheduled.

Chris Kirk

Several wineries said they wanted to sponsor 'Cabaret' next year, and people were asking how they could donate.

Millie Butler

You can't develop dancers with three performances over one weekend. And you also cannot develop audiences and you also cannot develop sponsorships. Why would someone want to pay to be a sponsor of a production that is over in one weekend?

Martin Fredmann

Southeastern Materials is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Heritage Days. We're always looking for ways to give back to our local community, and we think this event is a great asset for Stanly County and all of North Carolina. We're thrilled to be a part of it.

Tony Dennis

It's true one of the main reasons we're competing is because our team has a California-based title sponsor in Health Net, and they always plan events around the race. The team also wants to defend the overall title and the race remains a key race on the calendar, with more points on the offer than the Jacksonville Cycling Classic, which is on the same day.

Jeff Sobul

At the end of the day we looked at our golf properties and overall golf model and thought we could do a better job. It wasn't anything Greensboro had done or not done. They're a class organization, one that will have no problem finding a sponsor.

David Rooney

The sponsor, by filing an arbitration action against me and the university, is trying to intimidate us from publishing our results, and that won't work.

James Kahn

Partnering with HotMovies.com both as a sponsor and as the operator of AVNVOD.com shows that the most respected adult industry publication is now part of the long list of those who recognize that Pay-Per-Minute and Digital Delivery are the future for adult content.

James Seibert

We are in continuing discussions with a number of potential sponsors at this time, and we're confident that we will have a naming-rights sponsor probably in a relatively short period of time.

Michael Perrin

ABC has told me that a sponsor has complained about my making anti-Nixon jokes. I would just like to say that I believe Mr. Nixon did his best to destroy this country.

Richard Dawson

It kicks off the Relay season. It's a great opportunity to learn about Relay -- how to participate, donate or be a sponsor if a business would like to be involved.

Robby Stephens

We are in the process of finding authors to sponsor these types of private-public partnership legislation that would allow us to utilize this valuable tool for infrastructure.

Sean Walsh

It became a huge amount of work in December. There was no sponsor, no system for ticket sales, no program book.

Mark Sforzini

There are many good ideas out there, but we need our own here in Troy. We are working on sponsoring a contest.

Bryan Clifton

We wanted to partner with a bike sponsor and industry leader that had a legitimate track racing heritage to give the team the advantage we need to succeed.

Bill Ramsay

We had been IT-led before my arrival. We had to change governance and say to the business units 'it is your money we are spending' - without a business sponsor there is no IT project. These investments are business decisions.

Darin Brumby

We look forward to an exciting future with our title sponsor.

Steve Morton

The reality is we have to keep all our options open. I would love to say that Chrysler will be the sponsor for the next 20 years, but that's living in a fantasy world.

Mark Brazil

Our goal is to help as many kids as we can. We'd like to sponsor at least 20, but we'd like to help even more if we can.

Don Hansford

We're trying for 4,000, trying to break our own record. We have done all the marketing. We've hit all the schools, all the youth teams and hit every corporate sponsor we have. We've really worked hard to try and get 4,000 people there.

Stan Sanchez

(Co-sponsoring) gives access to different populations and has created a bridge between ideas and cultures that might not have been there before.

Lillian Casillas

The deal just came about. We've been working on it for a while. We're very pleased that DIRECTV recognized the sport by sponsoring a Nextel Cup event. We're more than happy that they chose Martinsville because it's their first entry into a Nextel Cup sponsorship.

Clay Campbell

Once again, we had a major sponsor with Chrysler Jeep that stepped up and helped us afford a group like the Little River Band. That's how it's free to the public.

Susie Hall

The Internet search engines are becoming a crucial way for dealers to connect with in-market car buyers. That's why we felt it was important to sponsor this market research. We're delighted to share these results with the auto industry, to help promote greater awareness of an exciting new Internet advertising medium.

Sir John Holt

We've certainly got the motivation to find someone. I really don't think it's going to be difficult for us to find (a sponsor). We've got a great product already in place for them.

Jim Melvin

I want to make sure we will have decent amount so that we can function as a team. We want big companies like Softbank to be our major sponsor.

Aguri Suzuki

I had a sponsor once that wanted to buy me a new trailer, ... One of the nice ones, with everything. But I didn't want it. I told them that if they were going to put that much money into this, then buy me a new motor.

Keith Baxter

The ladies of the Saturn Guild are so excited to sponsor Fabulous Friday and the naming contest. We hope a lot of children and adults will come in to help us name these great animals that were recently donated to us. These guys need names!

Karl Mckinnon

Five years ago, [these companies] wouldn't have been sponsoring events. Today, they are doing quite a bit and they really have to because of the competitive nature of what they are doing.

Lance Helgeson

When I saw the plan for the DRA, I was so impressed that I signed on as a co-sponsor. I felt the DRA was not only good for the Delta but Arkansas as a whole.

Asa Hutchinson

While there is no question that the sponsor is responsible for any deficit in the plan, it is not at all clear that the sponsor benefits from any surplus that may be generated.

David Dodge

We need something to encourage industry. And [bill sponsor, State Sen. Frank Wagner's] raising the awareness that we need a comprehensive energy policy that's specific to Virginia's needs.

Jose Simon

We're proud to provide opportunities in Detroit for those who wish to share in the excitement of Super Bowl XL. The Model Ts and ice rink were popular attractions at last year's Motown Winter Blast, and Ford Motor Company is pleased to sponsor those elements again.

Susan Pepper

I've been asked to co-sponsor a bill by another legislator, and he'll actually introduce the bill. We can only put in five pieces of legislation this session . . . I don't feel like you can go into a job and just start introducing legislation that leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth.

Dan Bowling

At The Weather Channel, we realize how crucial it is to find a cure for this debilitating disease and are proud to be a continued sponsor and community partner for this important event.

Ann Hart

We are being underwritten like we've never been underwritten before. The IP has really stepped up. They're wanting to be more involved in the community and we couldn't be prouder to have them sponsor us. We're very lucky. Without our sponsors, we couldn't do this.

Betty Magee

Right now we're small. I plan to, next year and the following years, to grow each year. Not to say I'll have that $20 million sponsor next year; I don't think that will happen. But I think in five years, we'll be at that point. That's the goal.

Stanton Barrett

If the selected envelope doesn't contain my check, the show is absolutely free to the sponsor.

Craig Karges

Victor invented me, in a way. He gave me a desk and a sponsor and a place to hang my hat, which was what I needed.

Christopher Hitchens

We want to give a visual example of the project's intention, inspire other artists to submit proposals and get local merchants to sponsor those artists.

Leslie Allen

We are very excited that the Jeep brand will sponsor this very important series to educate both the business community and the public about emerging paradigms in environmental stewardship.

John Mcguire

Our core mission at Astral is to develop the careers of young artists with guidance and advice, as well as performance opportunities. In addition to our concert series, we sponsor as many as 200 presentations in Philadelphia schools and senior centers.

Robert Baxter

We are thrilled to be the Mobile Treasure Hunt sponsor at this year's show. This is a very creative way of getting our technology directly into the hands of industry leaders and demonstrating its relevance and the ingenuity with which brands can employ interactive mobile marketing.

Dan Flanegan

We decided to come in and run the event this year to keep it alive and buy ourselves some time to find a new title sponsor and perhaps even a new host organization.

Mike Stevens

Hopefully some of our donors are going to sponsor specific parts within the pool.

Paul Stamm

We bought portraits and blazers for each of the champs. I remember Bill asking me how we were going to pay for that. We decided to raise the sponsor fees for the bowlers from $50 to $100. That paid for the blazers.

Harry Wells

If someone sees her on the Today Show, and then they go on the Internet to find her, she'll probably have a sponsor linked to her. It definitely snowballs.

Margaret Donaldson

We have been talking with several companies that are interested in sponsoring female drivers, ... These days it takes something a little different, and if you look at me and Sarah you can see we are a little different from all the other drivers out there because we are females.

Allison Duncan

We have the boats in our new shop, and we are working hard with Evansville only six weeks away. Things are moving ahead. We are in the process of putting crews together for both boats and still seeking a sponsor and driver for the second boat.

Mike Weber

It includes signage. It includes advertising, radio, TV, print - every element that we have they are involved in and they are even closer to the team. They have access to what no other sponsor has.

Tom Zupancic

Any organization who wants to sponsor this program can. I know in other counties where the local extension office or local public health offices sponsor this program for the children in their counties.

Debbie Pleimling

Welcoming back previous vendors as well as the new vendors, the entertainers and the church groups sponsoring food booths is what has made us a success.

Lorie Swearingen

Certainly one has to question what the side benefits would be from being a major sponsor of the trip. Do these sponsors earn brownie points?

Lowell Kalapa

I see more programs like that coming. There's great potential, not only for the sponsor model but also for paid content.

Prescott Shibles

Funding from the Alumni Association MasterCard Grant program and a co-sponsoring from the undergraduate Student Government got things started.

Rebecca Cook

We had the last laugh when captain Owen Durkin and (sponsor) Dan McAllister led us to the championship title. Our winning prizes were nice pink sports shirts.

Jim Nisbet

We are extremely pleased that the greater Hartford region will be part of the FedEx Cup schedule with St. Paul Travelers as title sponsor. This event has a long history with the Tour and has always had outstanding support from the community.

Tim Finchem

Sponsoring a race helps us foster corporate alliances with other entities and it gives us a pretty significant amount of plugs during NASCAR week. It's a big deal for our local Sam's Town customers and it allows us to do something for them. It also provides us an opportunity to do something for customers from our other properties as well.

Dan Stark

A few years ago we had the chance to sponsor an Indy car, and this homeboy thought that was about the coolest thing. But I had no idea how big we could really go.

Forrest Lucas

A tournament coming to town brings a large number of people outside of the players. In addition to caddies, there are swing coaches, representatives from the equipment companies. A good number of the players bring their families. The sponsor often uses the event as a platform to entertain their top clients and can bring hundreds of guests.

James Cramer

Ultimately the people will have to decide which programs they would like to sponsor with additional revenue, ... Any additional revenue source will be at the option of the citizen. IF they feel any additional area is needed, then its their decision whether to fund it.

Michael Brewer

The gaming industry is very attractive sponsor and we hope it grows.

Jim Hunter

It is difficult to negotiate at the moment because we have nothing to show on the ground. Some firms wanted to sponsor the league but their packages are not convincing and yet we want the mileage.

Lawrence Mulindwa

We are happy to be teaming with Jack in the Box. I contacted Bruce and he was excited to be the 2006 corporate sponsor.

Charlene Hunt

Becoming the official domestic beer sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games constitutes an important step for the Beijing Yanjing Brewery Co Ltd to make itself an international brand name in the beer brewing industry worldwide.

Wang Wei

We also sponsor the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday celebration every third Monday of January.

Bobby Jackson

Ford is not sponsoring in any way at all the commitment ceremony. It's a different event, at a different location on a different day.

Jeff Montgomery

We did not sponsor, organize or promote any of the three events, two of which we attempted to distance ourselves from and a third we had no knowledge of.

Ellis Williford

We are excited to continue to be a sponsor of NABJ. Through our partnerships and sponsorship of prominent organizations we are continuing a dialogue with the African-American consumer market by supporting organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in the African-American community.

Edd Snyder