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We’d like to thank our 2010 sponsors, not only for supporting the Founders Festival, but also for their care and interest in our community.

 

2010 Premier Sponsors
 Meijer is celebrating 75 years of higher standards and lower prices. It all started in 1934 during the Great Depression. Food is scarce, and Hendrick Meijer helps his small town by offering quality groceries at low prices. Today Meijer helps you save time and money. Meijer’s convenient one-stop shopping experience is where you’ll find the largest selection of incredible values. And when it comes to high standards, Meijer means the highest standards possible. We even offer our own label that not only meets but exceeds the quality of national brands. Meijer Gold, Organics, and Naturals give you more options for your specific needs. Meijer stores are open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year in order to provide you and your family with the best shopping experience.
 Bright House Networks promises to put customers in control and help make their lives easier. Our products – Digital Cable, High Speed Internet and Home Phone – connect your home to entertainment, information and the world around you. Bright House continues to introduce innovative customer care initiatives, easier to understand billing practices and simple to use products and services. We believe in serving the community whether it is through our long-term commitments to education and after school care or supporting employee volunteer projects. We are available to our customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no additional charge.
 When you look for local news, look to C&G Newspapers.  C&G Newspapers is a family-owned and operated company, bringing news to your mailbox every week.  C&G's Farmington Press is one of 19 publications which reach over one milion readers per week.  The Farmington Press offers coverage of what's happening right in your neighborhood - the local news and sports that are important to you!  Check online for the latest updates, photos and contests at candgnews.com.  The Farmington Press and C&G Newspapers, neighborhood news in your mailbox and online at candgnews.com.

2010 Associate Sponsors
 Let's hear it for Farmington Hills' own Botsford Hospital!  Their TV commercials say, SMALLER SIZE,  BIG RESULTS, and they deliver.  From opening the only designated Trauma Center serving Farmington and Farmington Hills earlier this year, to being our one and only sponsor of the wonderful Founders Festival Parade for longer than 20 years, Botsford's been our hometown hospital for 45 years!

 

 

  SMART is southeast Michigan's only regional public transit system serving Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties.  On average, SMART buses carry 40,000 people per day, with 70% of riders going to work and 20% going to educational facilities.  SMART provides both fxed route and small bus service to Farmington and Farmington Hills.  SMART local routes include:  Routes 305/330 Grand River - Beech Daly; 385 Orchard Lake; 400 Southfield Orchard Ridge; 405 Northwestern Highway; 740 Twelve Mile Crosstown; 805 Grand River Park & Ride; 851 West Bloomfield Hills Park & Ride.   www.smartbus.org.   866-962-5515.

  The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, serving the communities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. The GFA Chamber is a business organization that supports local businesses with a 500+ Chamber membership, strong networking events, and a true dedication to the community. Located in the heart of downtown Farmington, the Chamber is proud to be a part of the Founder's Festival and the Dream Raffle which is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Farmington Hills Youth and Family Services After School Program. Call today to learn more about your community, the Dream Raffle or Chamber Membership at 248-919-6917.


  SWOCC Studios is a state-of-the-art, full-service television production facility. The Southwestern Oakland Cable Commission (SWOCC) handles cable matters for the cities of Novi, Farmington and Farmington Hills. SWOCC Studios is the facility that provides production for government, community and public access channels: Farmington Hills 8, Novi 13, Farmington 15 and INFO TV-12.  The award-winning, professional staff specializes in documentaries and video profiles.  SWOCC Studios also creates web videos.  Visit www.swoccstudios.com for more information and to watch SWOCC programs online or call 248-473-2800.
  
Busch's Fresh Food Market is a locally-owned Michigan company that blends the best of today's freshness, selection and quality with the personal service and wholesomeness of a neighborhood grocer.  In addition to fresh produce, local and organic choices, deli and bakery items made from scratch, USDA Choice meat, fresh seafood, and an extensive beer and wine collection, Busch's offers popular national brands, imported specialty foods and convenient meal solutions.  Busch's proudly supports charitable organizations and schoolchildren in the communities it serves.  In addition,Busch's offers MyWay, a personalized shopping program.  Learn more at www.buschs.com.

2010 Supporting Sponsors

 Ariel Automotive

 

 

  

 

 Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home

 

 

 

 

2010 Contributing Sponsors

2010 Friends