Sponsors

Hy-Vee

Presenting Sponsor


Meredith Corporation

Silver Sponsor

Meredith Corporation is a publicly held media and marketing company founded upon service to customers and committed to building value for shareholders. Meredith's cornerstone is knowledge of the home and family market.


Mediacom

Silver Sponsor
Official Cable Television Sponsor

Mediacom Communications is the nation's 8th largest cable television company, and the leading cable operator focused on serving smaller cities and towns in the United States.


Barilla

Prima Dinner Sponsor

At Barilla, we believe that the making — and enjoyment — of food is an art. Through our pastas and sauces, we want to bring Americans the best that Italy's culinary traditions have to offer.


Chateau Ste. Michelle

Glass Sponsor

Washington state's oldest and most acclaimed winery features award-winning wines.  Tradition, innovation and the highest winemaking standards form the essence of Chateau Ste. Michelle.


Gnarly Head Vineyards

Bronze Sponsor

A passion for Zinfandel and a desire to make great Zin, led our winemaking team to Lodi, California's zinfamous appellation. But it was a sense of fun - wine should be fun, accessible, easy to understand and enjoy - that led us to create Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin. The sight of the free standing "head trained" vines found in older vineyards in California was the inspiration for Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin. These 35 to 80 year old vines have twisted old trunks and branches that spread out in all directions sprouting leaves like unruly umbrellas - truly gnarly heads. The grapes these old vines produce are small and few, but offer big flavor!
But Zinfandel is not the only California grape that can be Gnarly. Our winemaking team selects grapes from some of the best vineyards in Northern California for our Gnarly Head Chardonnay, Merlot and Cab (Cabernet Sauvignon).
Gnarly Head wines are easy to drink and pair with food, and made to bring people together, to enjoy with laughter, to celebrate past escapades and future adventures. Cheers!

KCCI TV-8

Official Television Sponsor

KCCI TV-8, the Hearst-Argyle Station and CBS Affiliate in Des Moines, has the highest-rated late newscast of any TV station in the country.


Business Publications Corporation

Official Print Media Sponsor

The Business Publications Corporation produces the Des Moines Business Record, and Intro and dsm magazines, reaching a diverse audience throughout Des Moines.


Clear Channel Outdoor

Official Outdoor Media Sponsor

Clear Channel Outdoor impacts customers through a variety of outdoor advertising products designed especially to create the most visual awareness possible.


Spindustry Interactive

Official Web Site Sponsor

Spindustry Interactive creates innovative, business-building strategies for web site design, web database development, web hosting, search engine optimization and technical training.


Pennywise

Program Sponsor

Old world traditions and values are the essence of what makes this wine memorable. Reflecting a time when folks worked hard to make a better life for their families… we reclaim this time-honored philosophy.


Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Official Water and Soft Drink Sponsor

Atlantic Bottling Company is a privately owned, independent bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products for southwest, central and south central Iowa. The company operates from two Iowa locations: its headquarters in Atlantic and a second facility in Waukee.


Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C.

Palladium Sponsor

Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts takes pride in offering a broad range of legal services to a diverse client base. Firm clients include individuals, private and public businesses, multi-national corporations, not-for-profit groups, the State and its agencies and political subdivisions, hospitals, and regulated industries. The firm's clients conduct business on a local, state, national and international basis.


ITAGroup

Pallidium Sponsor

ITAGroup, Inc. is the parent company of two businesses: a performance improvement company and a retail travel agency, International Travel Associates.


Kemin Industries

Palladium Sponsor

A bioscience company, Kemin is committed to improving health and nutrition of the world with functional products that deliver maximum efficacy through superior science.


The Waldinger Corporation

Palladium Sponsor

The Waldinger Corporation is one of our country’s largest mechanical, electrical and sheet metal contractors – but we operate under a people-first approach. This means you can always expect fair, responsive, honest performance in every aspect of our work.

 


Maytag Dairy Farms

Palladium Sponsor

Acclaimed by cheese experts and food editors as America's finest blue cheese, Maytag Blue Cheese ranks among the world's great cheeses.


McCarthy and Hamrock, P.C.

Patron
At McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C. you can expect the most competent, experienced and effective attorneys available. With over 35 years of combined experience, McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C. has earned that reputation. McCarthy & Hamrock, P.C. is a firm that practices exclusively in criminal defense.


Artistic Waste Services, Inc.

In-Kind Sponsor

No business wants to worry about waste disposal. That is why Artistic Waste Services is dedicated to providing worry-free service tailored to your needs.


Belin McCormick

In-Kind Sponsor

Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn is a full service law firm which provides the highest quality legal services to business entities, public institutions, and individuals in Iowa.


McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C.

In-Kind Sponsor

At McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith we make it our business to know your business.  As a matter of fact, we prefer to think that our firm offers you much more than accountants; we offer you business partners - partners dedicated to the success of your company.

We have the experience and expertise to develop and implement a strategic plan tailored specifically to the needs of your organization.  Our number one priority is to help make your financial goals a reality and this philosophy is reflected in everything we do.

 


The Gateway Market and Cafe

In-Kind Sponsor

It’s all about food at Gateway Market, a new kind of good food market for central Iowa. Come discover how cool food shopping can be. Our Market and Café are for people who appreciate the difference good food can make in their lives. Go ahead, live for food!
Gateway Market is a fun place to shop, eat and hang out. Come check out the finest food from local and international food artisans. Make a stop at the lively Café for breakfast, lunch or dinner or surf the net with our free wireless service. The culinary classes, recipe cards and tastings by our food pros are all a part of the GOOD FOOD DIFFERENCE offered at Gateway Market.


Roth & Company, PC

In-Kind Sponsor

Roth & Company, P.C. is a full-service CPA firm based in Des Moines serving clients throughout Iowa.


Shiffler Associates Architects PLC

In-Kind Sponsor

Shiffler Associates Architects, P.L.C. was founded in 1988 and offers complete Architectural, Masterplanning and Interior Design services. Partners of the firm are D. Bryan Shiffler, manager, and Russell J. Bitterman. Together they have over 40 years of professional experience in Iowa.


Splash Seafood

In-Kind Sponsor

Elegant casual atmosphere serving the freshest seafood available as well as steaks and chops prepared and served by some of Des Moines' most experienced staff. Find an extensive wine list as well as a fully stocked bar.

The more casual sister restaurant to Splash, Splash Oyster Bar's menu is headlined by oysters. Watch the chef prepare them behind the glass and then enjoy them in the atmosphere overlooking Locust Street. You also can order off the Splash menu in the raw bar. 

West Bank/The West Bancorporation Foundation, Inc.

In-Kind Sponsor

The West Bancorporation Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is the charitable foundation affiliate of West Bancorporation, Inc. West Bancorporation is the parent of West Bank, VMF Capital, and Investors Management Group which are actively involved in the greater Des Moines area.


Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure

In-Kind Sponsor

Locally owned, operated and proudly serving coffee and community since 1993.  Roasting coffee onsite for 17 years, we are a full-service coffee roaster and cafe.  Unique breakfasts, local sweets and treats, and amazing coffee and beans!


Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

In-Kind Sponsor

Des Moines' own  Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival is an event put together by bacon lovers for bacon lovers and supported by bacon lovers.  The 4th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival will be bigger and better yet.  Stay posted for 2011 event dates.  Look for their booth at the Winefest Weekend events.


Wexford & James, LLC

In-kind Sponsor

Wexford & James LLC specializes in commercial collection services and is dedicated to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, delivered as promised.  We offer state of the art technology, combined with unparalleled industry experience.