Post by Ritter on Feb 24, 2009 3:18:43 GMT -5
We'll have 3 minor Sponsors and one major sponsor. They'll change as we move up from local to regonal but for now I'll post one, and I'll have the other three up over the next week.
MAJOR SPONSOR: Bells Beer
Bell's Brewery, Inc. formerly Kalamazoo Brewing Company, founded by Larry Bell as a home-brewing supply shop in 1983, sold its first beer in 1985. Originally brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle, the company has grown remarkably from its production of 135 barrels (1 bbl = 31 gal.) in 1986 to over 90,000 barrels in 2007. Bell's Brewery has grown from a tiny operation renting part of a former plumbing supply warehouse to a bustling, regional craft brewery. Over twenty years of brewing, Bell's Brewery has built a nationwide reputation as a creative and talented brewery, playing a significant role in changing the beerscape of the nation.
Although the "microbrewery" revolution began on the West Coast in the 1970s, the Midwest saw this brewing development much later. Bell's Brewery stands as the oldest craft-brewer east of Boulder, Colorado. Originally self-distributed, Larry and crew brewed, bottled and delivered all of the beer to market for the company's first four years. By 1989, Bell's was shipping over 500 barrels annually and assigned its first wholesaler to further establish itself across the State of Michigan. After struggling several years to produce and sell robust, full-bodied ales against a tide of a mass-market domestic beer, Bell's began to see the demand for craft beer grow dramatically. Bell's soon ventured outside Michigan, continuing its solid growth and developing a reputation across the Midwest for the unique style and flavor of its Bell's brands. The brewery currently sells its beer across a fifteen-state area, through a network of over fifty quality wholesalers.
In 2003, Bell's proudly opened a new production brewery in nearby Comstock, Michigan. The new brewery has now seen three major additions and encompasses 60,000 square feet of building on a 24 acre site The Quality Assurance department has thrived in the new facilities, implementing procedures and techniques that assure that Bell's is consistently putting out the very best beer possible. Total brewing capacity now stands at 140,000 bbls. At the Kalamazoo Avenue location, an historical rehabilitation has brought about a pleasant architectural change to the city landscape.
Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically. We strive to bring an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique ales and beers. We look forward to sharing our beers with you.
www.bellsbeer.com/
Minor Sponsor 1: Fanfare Sports & Entertainment
Fanfare Sports & Entertainment has been serving collectors since 1983. We offer a variety of collectibles including Comic Books, Trading Cards, Sci-fi & Fantasy Games and more. Be sure to check back as we add new features to our website.
www.fanfare-se.com/
Minor Sponsor 2: The Tinder Box
Welcome to the Tinder Box in Kalamazoo
The Tinder Box in Kalamazoo, Michigan is a full service tobacconist with the largest selection of premium cigars in southwest Michigan. You will find such cigars as Montecristo, Padron, Carlos Torano, CAO, Acid, Helix, Romeo y Julieta, Macanudo, Diamond Crown, Arturo Fuente, H. Upmann, Ashton, Avo, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey and a selection of Tinder Box frontmarks. In addition, be sure to try our new exclusive, private label Vencedor cigar! We are also an Officially Appointed Merchant for Fuente Fuente Opus X! We stock a wide selection of smoking accessories. Pipes? Yes...choose from such fine names as Savinelli, Peterson, Ascorti, Radice, Vauen, and meerschaums from SMS. We also have a great selection of lighters from Colibri and Zippo.
You will find a wonderful selection of...
In collectibles, you will find that we are an Anheuser Busch Collectors Center, and a Member Dealer of the Bradford Exchange. We have military replicas (swords and armament) from CAS Iberia, Cow Parade, San Francisco Music Box and other music boxes, Sioux Pottery, Lampe Berger, chess sets, Mill Creek Sculptures, Windstone, Amia Sun Catchers, Trail of Painted Ponies and Munro fairies
www.tinderboxinternational.com/store_pages/p255.htm
Minor Sponsor 3: Pasta Pasta
Welcome to Comensoli's
A Kalmazoo Restaurant
Enjoy Authentic Italian Pasta
Casual Dining
Our goal is to provide a pleasant atmosphere and great Italian food! Located in downtown Kalamazoo, Comensoli's offers traditional Italian food with great service at reasonable prices. We use nothing but the finest ingredients in all of our homemade Italian pasta recipes and sauces. Comensoli's has signature Italian entrées that offer a distinct culinary environment for our customers.
Our menu offers Italian favorites as well as a variety of other entrees such as Sun Dried Tomato Ravioli, Salmon Provencal, and Lake Como Sirloin. This is accompanied by a well rounded wine list to match your dinner selection. We also offer unique patio restaurant seating where customers can enjoy our wonderful menu items outside!
Are you hosting an upcoming party or event? Comensoli's offers catering services in the greater Kalamazoo area. If you have a party that needs to be satisfied with fine and authentic Italian food, then contact us and let our catering staff help you pick out what is right for your special event.
Pasta Pasta’s delicious food and courteous staff can make that special time easier for you.
Italian food is not just for Italians, but for everyone!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tues-Fri -1130am-230pm/4pm-10pm
Sun/Mon - 4pm-9pm
Sat 4-10pm
www.pastapastakalamazoo.com/
MAJOR SPONSOR: Bells Beer
Bell's Brewery, Inc. formerly Kalamazoo Brewing Company, founded by Larry Bell as a home-brewing supply shop in 1983, sold its first beer in 1985. Originally brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle, the company has grown remarkably from its production of 135 barrels (1 bbl = 31 gal.) in 1986 to over 90,000 barrels in 2007. Bell's Brewery has grown from a tiny operation renting part of a former plumbing supply warehouse to a bustling, regional craft brewery. Over twenty years of brewing, Bell's Brewery has built a nationwide reputation as a creative and talented brewery, playing a significant role in changing the beerscape of the nation.
Although the "microbrewery" revolution began on the West Coast in the 1970s, the Midwest saw this brewing development much later. Bell's Brewery stands as the oldest craft-brewer east of Boulder, Colorado. Originally self-distributed, Larry and crew brewed, bottled and delivered all of the beer to market for the company's first four years. By 1989, Bell's was shipping over 500 barrels annually and assigned its first wholesaler to further establish itself across the State of Michigan. After struggling several years to produce and sell robust, full-bodied ales against a tide of a mass-market domestic beer, Bell's began to see the demand for craft beer grow dramatically. Bell's soon ventured outside Michigan, continuing its solid growth and developing a reputation across the Midwest for the unique style and flavor of its Bell's brands. The brewery currently sells its beer across a fifteen-state area, through a network of over fifty quality wholesalers.
In 2003, Bell's proudly opened a new production brewery in nearby Comstock, Michigan. The new brewery has now seen three major additions and encompasses 60,000 square feet of building on a 24 acre site The Quality Assurance department has thrived in the new facilities, implementing procedures and techniques that assure that Bell's is consistently putting out the very best beer possible. Total brewing capacity now stands at 140,000 bbls. At the Kalamazoo Avenue location, an historical rehabilitation has brought about a pleasant architectural change to the city landscape.
Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically. We strive to bring an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique ales and beers. We look forward to sharing our beers with you.
www.bellsbeer.com/
Minor Sponsor 1: Fanfare Sports & Entertainment
Fanfare Sports & Entertainment has been serving collectors since 1983. We offer a variety of collectibles including Comic Books, Trading Cards, Sci-fi & Fantasy Games and more. Be sure to check back as we add new features to our website.
www.fanfare-se.com/
Minor Sponsor 2: The Tinder Box
Welcome to the Tinder Box in Kalamazoo
The Tinder Box in Kalamazoo, Michigan is a full service tobacconist with the largest selection of premium cigars in southwest Michigan. You will find such cigars as Montecristo, Padron, Carlos Torano, CAO, Acid, Helix, Romeo y Julieta, Macanudo, Diamond Crown, Arturo Fuente, H. Upmann, Ashton, Avo, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey and a selection of Tinder Box frontmarks. In addition, be sure to try our new exclusive, private label Vencedor cigar! We are also an Officially Appointed Merchant for Fuente Fuente Opus X! We stock a wide selection of smoking accessories. Pipes? Yes...choose from such fine names as Savinelli, Peterson, Ascorti, Radice, Vauen, and meerschaums from SMS. We also have a great selection of lighters from Colibri and Zippo.
You will find a wonderful selection of...
In collectibles, you will find that we are an Anheuser Busch Collectors Center, and a Member Dealer of the Bradford Exchange. We have military replicas (swords and armament) from CAS Iberia, Cow Parade, San Francisco Music Box and other music boxes, Sioux Pottery, Lampe Berger, chess sets, Mill Creek Sculptures, Windstone, Amia Sun Catchers, Trail of Painted Ponies and Munro fairies
www.tinderboxinternational.com/store_pages/p255.htm
Minor Sponsor 3: Pasta Pasta
Welcome to Comensoli's
A Kalmazoo Restaurant
Enjoy Authentic Italian Pasta
Casual Dining
Our goal is to provide a pleasant atmosphere and great Italian food! Located in downtown Kalamazoo, Comensoli's offers traditional Italian food with great service at reasonable prices. We use nothing but the finest ingredients in all of our homemade Italian pasta recipes and sauces. Comensoli's has signature Italian entrées that offer a distinct culinary environment for our customers.
Our menu offers Italian favorites as well as a variety of other entrees such as Sun Dried Tomato Ravioli, Salmon Provencal, and Lake Como Sirloin. This is accompanied by a well rounded wine list to match your dinner selection. We also offer unique patio restaurant seating where customers can enjoy our wonderful menu items outside!
Are you hosting an upcoming party or event? Comensoli's offers catering services in the greater Kalamazoo area. If you have a party that needs to be satisfied with fine and authentic Italian food, then contact us and let our catering staff help you pick out what is right for your special event.
Pasta Pasta’s delicious food and courteous staff can make that special time easier for you.
Italian food is not just for Italians, but for everyone!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tues-Fri -1130am-230pm/4pm-10pm
Sun/Mon - 4pm-9pm
Sat 4-10pm
www.pastapastakalamazoo.com/