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April 28 - Join Us for a fun evening of competition wines and good food.Learn how you can increase your business marketing efforts while supporting a good cause.

With the economic downturn and slow recovery it matters a great deal
to businesses that want to enhance their marketing efforts and demonstrate on-going community support. Mark your calendar for a private, no cost to you, pre-event party on April 28 at the Maya Hotel in downtown Long Beach. At the party you’ll learn how your company can be involved in a business and socially responsible marketing investment through the Long Beach Grand Cru a fundraising benefit for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA).

The Long Beach Grand Cru provides exposure to a broad business community and consumer base and increases awareness to all segments of LAFLA’s broad geographic region. Since its inception in 1995, the “Cru” has become a premier, highly visible international wine competition and public tasting event. The Grand Cru exists solely as a marketing and fundraising benefit for LAFLA’s many business supporters. There are many sponsorship packages to fit every budget. The Grand Cru has earned a prestigious reputation and become a magnet for businesses that see it as an essential part of their socially responsible marketing mix in the Southern California region while supporting a good cause.

There are five events over a six-month period: Sponsor Party, International Wine Competition, Public Tasting, VIP Reception, and Volunteer Party that provide the opportunity to market your business. In 2009, the public tasting attracted 1300 business, civic and community leaders. The competition received 1,600 entries from around the world. The Grand Cru website has become very active with over 160,000 hits in peak months and 830,000 hits annually. Since its inception the Grand Cru has raised $3,099,809 for programs and services provided by LAFLA.

Join us in celebration of our 16th Anniversary. Sponsorship in the Grand Cru is a wise business and socially responsible marketing investment providing name recognition, advertising, promotional and public relations benefits to your company.

Remember to Mark your Calendar for April 28. The party starts at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive in downtown Long Beach. The views are spectacular and the wine and food delicious. You must RSVP for this private pre- event party by calling Ludmila Montoya at (213) 640-3894 or email lmontoya@lafla.org.

IMPORTANT DATES:

SPONSOR PARTY

The Grand Cru Pre-event Party will be held at Hotel Maya on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Last year, over 53 businesses signed up on April 22 and launched the 2009 Grand Cru season with approximately $133,000. The Judge For A Day seats were sold out!

Become a part of this socially responsible business investment. Join in the fun and business networking. We have sponsor levels for every budget with great marketing benefits.

COMPETITION
(Not open to the public)
July 17 & 18, 2010 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Long Beach Petroleum Club
A full service banquet facility
For more information call (562) 427-4040
Visit our website www.LBPetroleumclub.com

VIP EXCLUSIVE PARTY
(By invitation only)
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Rainbow Lagoon Park in Downtown Long Beach

GALA FOOD/WINE TASTING
(Open to the public)
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Rainbow Lagoon Park in downtown Long Beach

For More on Sponsorship Opportunities click here!
For Sponsorship Benefits click here!