Official Sponsors
Numerous generous businesses sponsor programs and services, rather than Freedom Festival events, and are also considered Official Sponsors.
These sponsors are crucial to Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival's mission and vitality - we simply could not produce the Festival without their help and generosity.
Official Website Provider
www.informaticsinc.com
The web-savvy and highly creative Informatics team has created the exciting and user-friendly website you are now visiting. For web services ranging from entry-level to highly sophisticated - but always user-friendly - Informatics delivers.
Official Festival Button Outlet and Collector's Cup Provider
www.caseys.com
Visit any area Casey's General Store during the Festival to purchase your $3 Freedom Festival button and your drink of choice in a 32-ounce Freedom Festival collectible cup. The 2009 cup features the Freedom Festival artwork and concert schedule. You'll want to get one now - and use it all year long.
Official VIP & Logistics Vehicle Provider
www.cassillmotors.com
Cassill Motors is generously providing special vehicles to assist in the transport of many of Freedom Festival’s VIPs, as well as to transport the multitude of logistical items required to produce the diverse Festival events.
Official Wireless Communication Provider
www.verizonwireless.com
Verizon Wireless provides the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival staff with invaluable cellular phone service during the festival and throughout the year. For anyone needing emergency communication - Verizon Wireless phones are available at the Safety Stations at larger Freedom Festival events.
Official Soft Drink Sponsor
www.pepsi.com
We are pleased that Pepsi products are the official and only soft drinks that are available at Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. We appreciate PepsiAmericas’ partnership with Freedom Festival, and their commitment to the community.
Official Pizza Provider
www.papajohns.com
Once again, Papa John’s Pizza is the Official Pizza Provider for staff-produced Freedom Festival events. We appreciate Papa John’s continuing support of the Festival, their flexibility to meet the needs of ever-changing Festival venues, and their sharp focus on quality food and customer service.
Official Hospitality Sponsor
www.hyvee.com
Area Hy-Vee Food Stores have generously stepped up to provide bottle water, ice, lemonade, punch, cookies and flowers for various Freedom Festival celebrations. Thanks to them, our hospitality is the friendliest around.
Official Environmental Quality Partner
www.ge.com
Thank you to GE Capital Solutions for their commitment to the environment, and their financial and personnel support for the Good Clean Fun program that helps divert much of Freedom Festival’s trash from the landfill, as well as building awareness throughout the Festival for the need to recycle.
Official Technical Support
www.bsginc.biz
Business Solutions Group provides expert technical computer management support. Whether it's a virus to eradicate, printer service, networking, etc., they are always available to provide the most cost effective and best solution.
Official Button Delivery Service
www.fedex.com
Our thanks to the local FedEx team for their support and legwork in delivering our special button orders throughout the area. Their assistance was invaluable in helping us meet the many delivery deadlines throughout the duration of the festival.
Official Radio Communication Equipment Provider
www.connectingyou.com
Maintaining clear and constant radio contact among staff, safety agencies, vendors and volunteers during Freedom Festival events is an absolute necessity. We sincerely appreciate the high quality equipment and services provided by the Electronic Engineering team, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
Official Fireworks & Fire Marshal Communication Equipment Provider
www.rcsystems.com
Maintaining clear and constant radio contact between Freedom Festival's pyro-technicans and the Cedar Rapids Fire Marshal during our Celebration of Freedom fireworks on July 4th is crucial. We sincerely appreciate the high quality specialty equipment provided by the Radio Communications RC Systems team.
Official Safety Sponsor
www.midamericanenergy.com
MidAmerican Energy is committed to raising awareness of the top role safety should play in everyday life. By supporting Freedom Festival's safety standards, everyone wins. MidAmerican Energy sponsors the Safety Stations at our larger events.
Official Ticket Barcoding & Scanning Sponsor
www.intermec.com
Thanks to the engineering and programming creativity and expertise of the team at Intermec, Freedom Festival is able to offer convenience-fee-free tickets to our concerts. The team has created customized software for Freedom Festival, as well as on-site ticket scanning capability.
Official Festival EMS & Ambulance Service Provider
Safety of Festival patrons is of the utmost concern to the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Staff. Area Ambulance Service is a valued partner in providing on-venue EMS and Ambulance services. We always hope never to have to call upon their services, but when the need arises they are there and ready to provide care.