WFF Gains 31 Multi Year Sponsors in 2008

 

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WOMEN’S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF)
RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM MORE THAN 170 SPONSORS
 
 
WFF Gains 31 Multi-Year Sponsors in 2008
 
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 30, 2008) – The Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) has gained multi-year support from more than 100 foodservice companies in 2008, and now in total has 174 single-year and multi-year sponsors supporting the organization. Whether new to WFF sponsorship or extending commitments, the WFF signed on an additional 31 new multi-year sponsors to reach this mark. According to WFF, 85% of its funding comes from multi-year agreements, ensuring the long-term continuation of investment in programming by the WFF.
 
“WFF is grateful to our multi-year sponsors for all of their support,” said Mary Bentley, WFF president. “WFF sponsors provide much more than just monetary support -- their energy, expertise and time help make our organization the premier leadership community for elevating women leaders. We are honored to receive this continued level of support from such highly-respected companies in the industry.”
 
WFF would like to recognize and thank the following multi-year sponsors for their valued support:
 
WFF 2008 MULTI-YEAR SPONSORS
Diamond Level: Dunkin’ Brands, General Mills Foodservice, PepsiCo Foodservice, The Coca-Cola Company and U.S. Foodservice
 
Platinum Level: ARAMARK Corporation, Batrus-Hollweg International, Brown-Forman Beverages Worldwide, Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ecolab, Kraft Food Service, McDonald’s, Rich Products Corporation, Smithfield Foods, SYSCO, The Elliott Group, Tyson Foodservice Group and YUM! Brands
 
Gold Level: American Express, Brinker International, Cargill, Inc., Church’s Chicken, Compass Group, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Haynes and Boone, LLP, IHOP Corp., Kellogg’s Food Away From Home, McCain Foods USA, Miller Brewing Company, Nestle Foodservice, Procter & Gamble Company, Sara Lee Corporation, SCA Tissue North America, Sodexo, Steelite International, The Bama Companies, Inc., Unilever Foodsolutions and Ventura Foods
 
Sterling Level: Applebee’s International, Bob Evans Restaurants, Burger King Corporation, Campbell Soup Company, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, ConAgra Foods, Inc., Creative Consumer Concept – C3, Dean Foods, DOT Foods, Inc., Edward Don & Company, Equal, Gaylord Hotels, H.J. Heinz Company, Hobart Corporation, Humana, Kagome, Inc., Kerry, Kozy Shack, Lightforce Marketing, Inc., Monin Gourmet Flavorings, Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits, Quizno’s Corporation, Schwan’s Food Service, Inc., and Whataburger Restaurants 
 
Bronze Level: ACH Food Companies, Inc., Alpha Baking Company, Basic American Foods, bd’s Mongolian Grill, Blade Uniform, Boston Market Corporation, Brooks Food Group, BUNN Corporation, C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc., CEC Entertainment, Century Products, LLC, Cheeseburger Restaurants, Cintas Corporation, Concessions International, Donatos Pizza, F.A.B. Inc., FoodHandler Inc., French’s Foodservice, Griffith Laboratories, Hoeck Associates, Inc., J.M. Smucker Company, Jones Dairy Farms, King and Prince Seafood, Love & Quiches Desserts, Outback Steakhouse, Inc., Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Inc., Par-Way Group, Inc., Pilgrim’s Pride, Sabert Corporation, Sargento Foods, Inc., Service Management Group, Sweet Street Desserts, Technomic, Inc., The Cheesecake Factory, The NPD Group, Inc., The Palm Management Corp., Univex Corporation and Wasserstrom Company
 
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The Women’s Foodservice Forum is the premier leadership development community for collective insights and connections that empower women in the Foodservice industry to envision and achieve their highest potential. With more than 3,700 members from all segments of the foodservice industry, including restaurant operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting, Women’s Foodservice Forum is committed to helping elevate women leaders. Through highly beneficial keynote addresses and workshops at the Annual Leadership Development Conference, Regional Connect events, mentoring and more, WFF provides members with the tools needed to make a positive difference in their careers. For more information about Women’s Foodservice Forum, please visit the website www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.