Coconut Grove Arts Festival Announces Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida As Presenting Sponsor
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DATE: September 28, 2006
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Kiskinis Communications, Inc
John Kiskinis 305-447-1224
COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association, Inc., producers of the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival®, has announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will serve as presenting sponsor beginning with this year’s 44th annual show. The three-year sponsorship agreement was negotiated by Coral Gables based Korge and Company.
The announcement was made by Monty Trainer, president of the association, a non-profit community organization under the direction of a board of directors and full-time staff. Proceeds from the annual event help to fund year-round arts programs and benefit the Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association, Inc. Building Fund.
“We’re pleased with the addition of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida,” said Trainer. “The company’s reputation within the healthcare industry, along with the enthusiasm they expressed in wanting to be part of our event, made the decision of our board of directors an easy one.”
“Investing in the communities where we live and work is an important part of our philosophy at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida,” said George Foyo, South Florida Market President, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. “We are proud to support the Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival® and to help bring a dynamic cultural experience to our South Florida neighbors.”
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BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD AS PRESENTING SPONSOR
The 44th anniversary Coconut Grove Arts Festival will be held February 17-19, 2007 and is expected to attract more than 150,000. The Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious fine art exhibitions in the United States.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is a leader in Florida’s health industry. BCBSF and its subsidiaries serve more than 8.3 million people. Since 1944, the company has been dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all those it serves by offering an array of choices. BCBSF is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information concerning BCBSF, please see its Web site at www.bcbsfl.com.
For information on the Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival®, call 305-447-0401 or visit www.coconutgroveartsfest.com. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this year’s 44th edition of the Arts Festival, call Korge and Company at 305-476-9782.
