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2012 New Year’s Fest Sponsors and Supporters

Foundations and sponsors are the lifeline of New Year’s Fest. Offering the button admission price of $5 requires financial support of nearly $55,000 to pay for the cost of the event. Through the generous support of the three local foundations, New Year’s Fest is affordable to families and young adults. The admission fee only pays for about 20% of the cost of the event. Maple Hill Auto Group has been a sponsor for over 13 years and their continued support has made it possible to bring unique entertainment, include the continued emphasis on programming for teens. Maintaining a commitment to fresh entertainment is always a bit challenging especially when confined by a budget that depends on donations, sponsorships, and button sales. As a nonprofit and independent board, the New Year’s Fest Board of Directors depends on local foundations, sponsors, and individual donors to financially support the event. And, each year, the community does just that.

The foundations of Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Dorothy Dalton Foundation and Harold and Grace Upjohn combined support more than 50% of the New Year’s Fest budget. Their combined gift truly makes New Year’s Fest a reality each year. Literally, the event would not happen without their significant support.

Hardings Market, through the support of the corporate partners, has been a major partner with New Year’s Fest since the first year of operation. The provision of now 17 button locations is a significant contribution to New Year’s Fest and the ability to provide advanced sale buttons. The individual grocery stores agree to sell the buttons, distribute information, and provide easy admission sales access for fest attendees.

Presenting Sponsor
Maple Hill Auto Group
 
Foundation Sponsors
Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
 
Media Sponsor
FM 106.5 WVFM
Mlive | Kalamazoo Gazette
 
Ball Drop Sponsor
Biddergy.com
 
Fireworks Sponsor:
Kalamazoo Education Association
 
Performance Sponsors:
Bronson Healthcare Group
Comerica Bank
Discover Kalamazoo
Harding’s Market and Marketplace
Kalsec, Inc.
Life EMS
Meyer C. Weiner
Pfizer Animal Health
Schupan and Sons Inc.
Tuffy Auto Service
Antique City USA
 
Park Sponsors:
Consort Group
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Imperial Beverage
Knapp Energy
Michigan Festival of Sacred Music
Rathco Safety Supply
 
In-Kind Sponsors:
Bimbo’s Pizza
Bronson Park Churches
Downtown Kalamazoo, Inc.
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Full City Café
Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department – Mounted Posse
Kalamazoo Department of Parks and Recreation
Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program
Kalamazoo Public Library
Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
The Epic Center

There are many other individuals who help to make this event possible through their support. Please join us in thanking:

Individual Contributors
Buss Family
Loyal & Bonnie Eldridge

Leo and Martine Goddeyne

Hessler Family

Martha & Jim Hilboldt

Jerry and Jeanne Reed

Ulrich Family

Herman and Angelyn Van Hamersveld

 

Individual Patrons

Jerry & Carol Ebel

Thomas & Gail Kasdorf

Dale & Kathy Peerbolte

Larry and Tanya Potter

Betsy Start

James and Maggie Woodruff

 

Individual Benefactor

Virginia Van Dalson

Timothy and Joy Light

 

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