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Haberman & Associates

We are Modern Storytellers for Media + Marketing.

We tell the stories of the nation's most newsworthy, undiscovered pioneers — people and companies making the world a better place or changing the way business is done.

Many of our pioneers are sustainable lifestyle companies working to ensure a healthy planet. Others bring life-changing medical technologies and breakthrough business ideas to market. Some are heroes and catalysts for social change and healing.

All of them are characters with stories that matter to us – and that will matter to you.

Regardless of the industry, our process of looking at the world as modern storytellers and cultural anthropologists is universally applied to our clients. Studying the past, observing the present, and envisioning the future helps us develop and tell stories that make a difference.

And at the end of the day, we know the ancient process of storytelling remains the same. Passion, creativity and the integrity of each character's message makes a story powerful. And powerful stories change the world.

Ridgeway Events Inc.

Ridgeway Events goal is to transform and inspire conceptual ideas into creative and imaginative masterpieces. Everything is choreographed down to the last detail. From putting that personal touch on a private gathering to planning and executing a corporate celebration, let us deliver creative solutions and exceptional service that surpass expectations.

Twin Cities Volvo Retailers

Twin Cities Volvo Retailers are the presenting sponsors of the 2008 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships. Volvo has been building cars with safety in mind worldwide for over 75 years. With the launch of the redesigned S80 and the arrival of the XC90 sport Volvo's 2007 Model Year line up proves to be its most exciting. In 2007, Volvo continues to excite consumers with the launch of the C30, Volvo's smallest car yet. To learn more about Volvo and its products, visit www.volvocars.us. To learn about your Twin Cities Volvo Retailers and to schedule a test drive, visit www.twincitiesvolvoretailers.com.
The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships is proud to have Twin Cities Volvo Retailers signed on as the official automobile sponsors.

StarTribune

KARE-11

KARE 11 has built a reputation on telling the stories of this community. Community involvement is at the foundation of KARE 11’s mission. Support for some of this community’s best efforts like Race for the Cure and Toys for Tots are important parts of the KARE 11 tradition. Extending that support to the U.S. Pond Hockey Tournament is a natural step for KARE. The tournament represents another outstanding effort in a community that cares. The men and women of KARE 11 News and kare11.com pride themselves with telling stories with skill and compassion. The USPH Tournament is one of tose stories.

KFAN-AM

KFAN AM 1130 "The FAN" is proud to support the US Pond Hockey Championships. Sports enthusiasts that listen to KFAN hear the latest news and updates on the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and of course college sports speculation. The FAN is the radio home of Minnesota Vikings football. The FAN Radio Network can be heard in Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Ely, Mankato, Rochester, and St.Cloud in Minnesota, Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Boost

TRIA Orthopaedic Center

Official Physicians for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships. TRIA offers comprehensive bone, joint and muscle care at one convenient location. TRIA is a leader in orthopaedic treatment, and our sole focus is to partner with you to get back to your active lifestyle. Your recovery goals are distinctive – to restore function, return to the team, get back to work, play with your children or grandchildren, resume a favorite activity– to simply get back to being active. From diagnosis, to treatment, to rehabilitation, our staff gives individualized attention you need. We match this with our state-of-the-science technology, which provides doctors instant access to your digital imaging, such as MRIs and X-rays, and other records. This allows us to maintain our focus on you and your ultimate goal – to regain strength, movement, agility and function. 494 & France. 952-831-TRIA. tria.com

Summit Brewing Co.

Summit Brewing

Summit Brewing Company was founded by Mark Stutrud in 1986 with one goal: To bring back the remarkable craft beers once brewed throughout the Upper Midwest. Twenty-one years later, we still have a commitment to producing a quality product for thirsty beer lovers. Stop by our brewery for a free tour and tasting so we can prove it to you. Visit www.summitbrewing.com for tour times and more information about our award-winning brewery.

American Family Insurance

For more than 75 years, we've made it our business to take care of you by providing the products you need and the excellent service you expect. By offering a broad range of reliable insurance and financial products, American Family Insurance doesn't just insure; we ensure peace of mind.

Sit Mutual Funds

Sit Mutual Funds offers eleven no-load funds and a variety of retirement plans to individual investors and institutions. Investment options range from conservative bond portfolios to growth stock portfolios managed by experienced and disciplined investment professionals who are highly motivated to achieve superior long-term returns on your investments. The Minneapolis-based firm has received national recognition for its expertise and investment performance throughout its 26-year history.

Sun Country Airlines

In today's world of compromises, we still believe in in-flight meals, personable customer service, and your inalienable right to enjoy air travel. So, whether you book your Sun Country flight through your favorite travel agent or on our updated website, you're in for a very pleasant surprise. We'll take you from here to there and back again, for business or pleasure, solo or in the company of your friends and family, with a smile on your face.

Here's more good news. You and a fellow hockey fanatic could win the Best Seats to cheer on your favorite U.S. Pond Hockey Championship team January 18 - 20. Simply answer the question below correctly for a chance to sit in the best seats on the pond: two first class airline seats, courtesy of Sun Country Airlines and the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.

Question: Which Minneapolis Lake does the USPHC take place?
(Send your answer to pondhockey@suncountry.com)

Mall of America Mall of Americal

MOA® is the largest retail and entertainment complex in the United States. Approaching the 15th anniversary, the Mall continues to welcome visitors to experience over 350 events annually, over 4.2 million square feet of retail space and the largest indoor family amusement park –The Park at MOA™ with over 30 rides and attractions. Come for the shopping and stay for the fun by enjoying Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, LEGO, NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation and more! At Mall of America, there are MORE WAYS TO BE YOU®. For more information, please visit http://www.mallofamerica.com.

Organic Valley
U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Sponsor - Organic Valley

Organic Valley is America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and is one of the nation’s leading organic brands. Organized in 1988, it represents 1,170 farmers in 32 states and one Canadian province, and achieved $334 million in 2006 sales. Focused on its founding mission of saving family farms through organic farming, Organic Valley produces more than 200 organic foods, including organic milk, soy, cheese, butter, spreads, creams, eggs, produce and juice, which are sold in supermarkets, natural foods stores and food cooperatives nationwide. For further information, call 1-888-444-MILK or visit www.organicvalley.coop

Valspar

Beauty + Durability
After 200 years of testing, scrubbing, experimenting and learning, we have created the perfect mix of beauty and durability. These two important qualities are what set Valspar apart from other paints. We call it high-performance beauty. And it’s not just what drives us, it’s what drives the brand.

Valspar Paints can be found at:

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Lowe’s
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Trustworthy Hardware Stores

C. H. Robinson

Emma

Meet Emma, the Web-based service that makes it easy to create, send and track stylish email newsletters and campaigns. With our custom-designed email templates, real-time response tracking and savvy audience and signup features, Emma makes it easy for any organization with a permission-based list (or a dream of building one) to communicate, market and interact in style. How can Emma help you?

Craig Hallum

Craig-Hallum is an institutional research, trading and investment banking boutique owned and operated by experienced professionals who share a common belief that this business is all about performance. Our mission is to:

* Help our institutional clients make money.
* Provide our investment banking clients access to capital and strategic advice in order to help them achieve their growth objectives.

Our approach to the business is different from most. At Craig-Hallum, our research analysts are driven to find misunderstood, small-to-mid cap public companies that represent outstanding investment opportunities for our institutional clients. By introducing company managements to our clients, we institutionalize the ownership of these stocks and provide liquidity in trading the stocks within our coverage universe. Our investment banking activities are focused within a specific range of capabilities where we have a history of getting the job done.

Phillips Distilling

For five generations, the Phillips family has been producing high quality products using the finest ingredients sourced from around the globe. From America’s first schnapps in the 1930’s, to flavored vodka in the 1950’s, to flavored whiskey in the 2000’s, we are a company rooted in innovation. As one of America’s last family operated spirits businesses, your trust in our brand is treasured. And, it’s our pleasure to share some of the family’s finest with you. Cheers!

Toro U.S. Pond Hockey Championships Sponsor - Toro

The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of outdoor beautification products, support services and integrated solutions. Toro is committed to providing environmentally responsible products of customer-valued quality and innovation. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands that serve a customer base that includes golf course superintendents, groundskeepers, sports field managers, landscape and irrigation contractors, fruit and vegetable growers, and homeowners.

Toro is proud to support the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships. To prepare the rinks for play, Toro provides snow removal equipment, including the Groundsmaster® 7200. With the Polar Trac™ System, the equipment converts from mow-to-snow, with many attachments available. The Toro Company is headquartered at 8111 Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington, Minn. Visit www.toro.com for product information.

Joe Senser's Restaurant and Sports Theater

Joe Senser's Restaurant and Sports Theater opened its first location 20 years ago in Roseville. We have since added restaurants in Bloomington, Eagan and most recently Plymouth in 2007. Since 1988 we have worked hard to give our customers what they want, great food, excellent service and a fun atmosphere. Just walk in to any of our restaurants and you can't miss our gigantic 9 foot by 5 foot HD TV's! Take those TV's and add them to our fabulous menu and that’s how we got ranked in the top 20 of both Sports Illustrated and ESPN’s Cold Pizza’s lists of best sports bars in America. Joe Sensers - Big TV's, Big Food, Big Fun!

Courtyard Marriott Bloomington

Winthrop & Weinstine

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., is honored to be a participating sponsor of the U.S. Pond Hockey Tournaments. We believe in building strong and lasting client relationships through shared values and commitment to excellence. The firm’s attorneys counsel clients on a wide variety of commercial matters with strong emphasis on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, banking, real estate, tax, bankruptcy, employment law, intellectual property and trademarks, estate planning, insurance, and legislative and regulatory issues. Check us out at www.winthrop.com.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is committed to continue our goals of providing the finest park and recreation programs and services we can with the human and capital resources we have. Staff functions are organized to provide administrative, planning, development, special services, environmental and recreational programs, maintenance operations, urban forest management and police protection for park visitors and facilities.

West Suburban Officials Association