THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS!!
With gratitude and sincerity, the Boise Veterans Day Parade Committee would like to thank each of you for your kind and thoughtful sponsorships, donations and contributions. Without people like you, it would be difficult to assure a successful parade for our community to enjoy and to honor the ones who have served this nation so bravely. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!
DIAMOND SPONSORS $1,000
Intermountain Gas Company
Beginning operations in 1956, Intermountain Gas Company is a natural gas utility serving 75 cities in 23 counties in southern Idaho. The service territory encompasses 38,000 square miles, with a population over 1,200,000. The company is based in Boise, Idaho. Intermountain provides natural gas service to over 330,000 residences and businesses in southern Idaho through 11,300 miles of transmission laterals, distribution lines and services. Intermountain also serves over 100 industrial customers. Potato processing, dairies and meat processors, chemical, fertilizer and electronics are the largest market segments Intermountain’s service operating territory includes the entire Snake River Valley across southern Idaho, the lower Payette River valley, the Wood River Valley, and southeastern Idaho. Major areas served include the Boise/Nampa MSA, Twin Falls/Burley, Sun Valley, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Rexburg. The company is a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc |
Albertson's
Albertson's is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. We operate 2,200+ across 33 states and the District of Columbia under 18 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons,Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME Markets, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions and Star Market and Carrs. Our leadership team of nine Executive Vice Presidents, 15 Senior Vice Presidents and 14 division Presidents have an average of almost 23, 32 and 24 years of service, respectively, with our company. Our mission is simple: we want to run really great stores and provide great customer service. |
KTVB Channel 7
Idaho's number one news and weather website - with more Idaho news, weather & video than any other Idaho website. Your trusted source for breaking news. News, Weather, Sports, Bronco Football, Health, Events, First Person, Community, 7's Best and much more. KTVB will be broadcasting the Boise Veterans Day Parade live on November 9th from 9:30am to 10:30am. |
Cloverdale Funeral Home
Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery and Cremation has spent the last 80 years serving the Treasure Valley with one-of-a-kind compassion and prefessionalism during their time of need. We are dedicated to giving those in our care a "fitting farewell:, which is why we created our Veterans Plus program for honoring those who have servced our great nation. For more information, visit us at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com. |
Lithia Ford of Boise
At Lithia Ford Lincoln of Boise, we take pride in bringing you hot innovation and creature comforts with a dynamic selection of new 2014-2015 Ford and Lincoln models and like-new used cars. While they won't all fit your individual sense of style (and, that's a good thing), each is perfect for taking to the streets of Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Eagle. Furthermore, they're complemented by a suite of products and services designed to make the dream of ownership a long-lasting reality. |
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Our Vision ~ Caring for America's Heroes; Our Mission ~ We are dedicated to serving Idaho’s veterans and their families by providing superior advocacy, excellent assistance with benefits and education, high quality long-term care, and respectful interment services in a dignified final resting place; Our Values ~ Compassion for All, Unending Accountability, Absolute Integrity, Outstanding Communication, Dignity for Everyone, Unconditional Honesty; Our Goals ~ Provide high quality advocacy and benefit assistance for all Idaho veterans and their families * Provide superior long-term care and enhanced quality of life for all Idaho State Veterans Home residents * Honor Idaho veterans and their families with respectful interment services in a dignified final resting place * Ensure high quality, well managed education and training programs for Idaho veterans * Attract and retain excellent, compassionate staff and volunteers * Operate with efficiency, innovation and adaptability |
Idaho Power
Our Vision~To be regarded as an exceptional utility. Our Values~Integrity, safety and respect. Our Mission~Prosper by providing reliable, responsible, fair-priced energy services, today and tomorrow. Our Story~ At Idaho Power, we work hard every day to bring energy to your door. We do it safely and proudly. You can rest easier knowing we are always there. Planning for the future, caring for the environment, partnering with you. Big and small. Day and night. Today and tomorrow. We are your neighbors, your friends and your family, and you can always count on us for reliable, responsible, fair-priced service. |
PLATINUM SPONSORS $500
The Home
Depot
Since the first The Home Depot store opened in 1979, giving back has been a core value for the Company and a passion for its associates. Today, The Home Depot, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families and aiding communities affected by natural disasters. Through Team Depot, the Company’s associate-led volunteer force, thousands of associates dedicate their time and talents to these efforts in the communities where they live and work. |
Starbucks
Starbucks has engaged in a cause relevant to us all: creating opportunity for veterans as they transition from military service. Starbucks has pledged to hire at least 10,000 veterans and military spouses by 2018, and the Schultz Family Foundation launched a national initiative, Onward to Opportunity, enabling veterans and their families to make a successful transition to civilian life.Please join Starbucks as we pay tribute to our veterans and offer our collective support. |
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Post 63
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans' service organization composed of combat veterans. Founded in 1899 and chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is the nation's largest and oldest organization of war veterans. Capitol City Post 63 is the oldest and largest post in the State of Idaho. Capitol City Post 63 and its Auxiliary are dedicated to "honor the dead by helping the living" by serving veterans directly, sponsoring youth programs, conducting Buddy Poppy drives and providing military service programs |
The Blind Guy
The Blind Guy (locally owned) provides on-site sales and installation of a wide range of window coverings, awnings, exterior sunscreens, and retractable screen doors at competitive prices. The sales/product expert offers custom-fit window coverings in the comfort of your own home. You can find them at www.blindguy.com. |
Old Boise Merchant Association
Come down and enjoy the charm of Historic Old Boise which is a vibrant district with an eclectic mix of retail, dining, services and nightlife. www.oldboise.com |
Bank of the Cascades
Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Bank of the Cascades is a full-service, commercial community bank with branches located throughout Oregon and Idaho. In Oregon, our locations span throughout Central Oregon and westward from Portland in the North to Medford and Klamath Falls in the South. In Idaho, we cover Treasure Valley as well as locations in Fruitland, Emmett and Mountain Home. Bank of the Cascades is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cascade Bancorp (NASDAQ: CACB). |
Packaging Corporation of America
PCA’s Value Improvement Process (VIP) utilizes collaborative teams composed of dedicated, experienced operational professionals. Our VIP teams target opportunities for our customers that increase sales, reduce costs, save time and streamline operations. As part of the VIP program, we provide a documented assessment of our customers’ packaging systems and operational processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and subsequent savings |
Boise Cascade Company
Boise Cascade has a proven track record of providing quality wood products and a nationwide building materials distribution network for our customers. We pride ourselves on being a consistent and stable partner with a strong sense of urgency to help our customers achieve success. We manufacture plywood, engineered wood products, lumber, and particleboard and supply a broad line of wood products and building materials through our 33 distribution locations. Boise Cascade Company is a public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BCC. |
Idaho Veterans Research & Education Foundation
The Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation is a private not-for-profit research corporation affiliated with the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center, whose researchers and educators are committed to advancing biomedical research to improve the treatment and healthcare of Veterans in Idaho and the nation. Our mission is to continually improve the health of all veterans through basic science discoveries, clinical research studies, and state-of-the art education of healthcare professionals, veteran patients and their family members. |
GOLD SPONSORS $375
Excel Equipment Company
To be a resource for customers on many levels. To deal with all customers and vendors with respect. To promote honesty and integrity in an industry that was and is still valued by a handshake and a man's word. So when you do business with Excel Equipment Company, you can trust you are dealing with people that do business the right way every single time. |
SILVER SPONSORS $250
Carollo Engineers, Inc.
“Carollo Engineers, Inc., is an environmental engineering firm that specializes in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities. The firm was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1933 and counts the City of Phoenix among one of our original clients—a working relationship more than 80 years old! From that single office with three engineers, Carollo has grown to more than 700 people in 38 offices throughout the United States. Our staff includes civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and instrumentation and control engineers, as well as scientists, planners, architects, and CAD designers.” |
Idaho Clean Cassettes
Since our founding in 1997, Idaho Clean Cassettes has been providing a cost-effective alternative for silicon wafer packaging customers by reclaiming used wafer shippers. We have also kept millions of pounds of plastics waste from these shippers from going to our landfills. |
Sean Cafferty Construction Sean Cafferty Construction Consbrings decades of experience and skill to the custom home construction market; his projects include some of the most architecturally unique and high-end homes in the Treasure Valley. Sean enjoys applying his knowledge of construction with a keen eye to creative style, balance and sensibilities to cost/value analysis. He enjoys establishing respectful and cooperative relationships with his clients as well as his contractors and community suppliers. |
K P G
These days, businesses look for every edge they can find to increase their sales and customer base. Here at KPG we understand those needs and we can help. Advertising is even more important now in this competitive market than it ever has been before. Commercial printing and mailing in Idaho since 1985. Conveniently located in Garden City at 106 W. 32nd Street. 208-284-9150 |
Lindgren : Labrie Architecture
Lindgren : Labrie Architecture, Delivering an invaluable service to our customers, Lindgren : Labrie's driving commitment is to nurture meaningful and enduring relationships with a care, passion, and enthusiasm unmatched in our industry. We are a collection of hard working and creative design professionals, whose overriding purpose is to Enhance the Life Experience through the Practice of Architecture; and not only for our Clients, but for the occupants, users, and communities which our architecture serves. |
K M P G
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG delivers a globally consistent set of multidisciplinary services based on deep industry knowledge. Our industry focus helps KPMG professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills, and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities. |
The Association of Naval Aviation Peregrine Squadron
The Association of Naval Aviation Peregrine Squadron, through meetings, discussions, and speaker programs, serves to educate Squadron members and the general public on the requirements of an adequate national defense, especially maritime aviation, which is essential to a free society, and to support the military professionals (active and reserve) responsible for many aspects of national defense. The Squadron also seeks to foster the strong pride, esprit, and the fraternal bond which exists among those associated with Naval Aviation. The Peregrine Squadron is open to anyone who supports maritime aviation; prior military service is not required. |
The Valley Times
The Valley Times is a locally owned and operated weekly community newspaper serving the communities of Meridian, Eagle and Star. Our weekly publication features local news stories and special features on issues affecting your community, including civic and club news as well as `articles and items of general interest. |
Cobblestone Construction
Throughout Boise, McCall and the surrounding areas of Idaho, we build cobblestone and brick-paved driveways, patios, pathways, pool decks, walls, firepits, pizza ovens and permeable street surfaces using interlocking concrete pavers. We serve home owners, developers and public works projects. All our work has a full year's warranty plus lifetime support from our team. Cobblestone Construction's owner, Norm Zachary, is ICPI certified. |
Blue Star Mothers of America
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a Congressionally-chartered Veterans Service Organization (VSO). Our Mission is: *Support our sons, daughters and other family members who are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the USA *Support our country’s veterans *Support the families of our Fallen Heroes |
Brown Rental
With Brown Rental Party’s excellent selection of tables, chairs, linens, glassware and flatware you’ll have access to everything you’ll need to create an event that will be remembered by all. The Brown Rental team will combine our products and experience with your imagination and need to help bring any event to life. |
BRONZE SPONSORS $125
Walter J. Donovan , Jr.
Gen. Walter J. Donovan, Jr. was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1956, a year after his graduation of St. John's University. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General and, for eleven years following his retirement, was a Deputy District Attorney in San Diego County, California. |
Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC is owned by Snake River Sugar Company, a grower owned Cooperative. It is headquartered in Boise, Idaho with processing plants in Paul, Twin Falls, and Nampa, Idaho. In addition, Amalgamated owns or leases warehouses and bulk transfer stations at strategic locations from the Midwest to the West Coast. |
Advanced Marble & Granite
ADVANCED Marble & Granite is the premier provider of fabrication and installation of natural stone in the Southern Idaho Market. We specialize in dimensional slab countertops fit custom to your floor plan, design and decor. We stock an extensive inventory of granite, marble and travertine slabs that are available for your selection at our convenient Meridian showroom. We also offer natural stone tiles, stone care products and a full line of quality sinks. AMG caters to builders, remodelers, interior designers, architects and homeowners dependent on your particular project. |
Danny M. Cafferty Realty
We have had the pleasure of serving the Real Estate needs of our clients and friends here in Treasure Valley for the past 40 years. Our office serves a wide variety of real estate needs throughout Boise and the surrounding area including: residential, commercial properties, investment, development, leasing, and farm and ranch properties. We appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and earn your business Danny M. Cafferty Realty*410 S. Orchard St Suite 176*Boise, Idaho 83705*Phone: 208 344-1980 |
Musgrove Engineering
“Musgrove Engineering is proud to support the Veterans Day Parade”. Our company was established in 1976 with a single drafting table and a vision to provide quality engineering services. While a lot of things have changed, the vision remains. Today, the company brings a broad base of experience and innovative perspectives to projects throughout the Treasure Valley, the West and beyond |
Hayden Beverage Company
Since our founding upon the repeal of Prohibition in the 1930’s, Hayden Beverage Co. has grown to become Idaho’s largest and most professional distributor of beer, wine, and premium non-alcoholic beverages. In the ever-demanding beverage industry, we depend on the strength of our brands and our employees’ relationships, work ethic, knowledge, and creativity to maintain our competitive advantage. |
Jim's Appliance
Jim’s Appliance is an appliance store, mattress store, and furniture store located in Boise, Idaho. We offer home appliances, kitchen appliance, laundry, living room furniture, dining room furniture, home office furniture, bedroom furniture, and mattresses. We also specialize in appliance service as well as appliance repair. |
Wood Windows, Inc.
Wood Windows, Inc is a speciality contractor offering supply and installation of windows, doors, skylights, and siding. We are authorized dealers of Andersen, Milgard, Windsor, Velux, and James Hardie as well as several other great companies. All our installers are in-house employees, giving us control over your project. From start to finish, your home is in good hands. We are qualified in historic renovations, keeping the integrity of your home while helping you improve the comfort of your home. We sell wood, vinyl, and clad doors and windows. Come visit our beautiful showroom or visit us online at www.woodwindowsinc.com to see how we can help you with your project |
Burst Design
By creating excellent experiences professionally and creatively, we strive to provide a positive presence in the world. As designers, we brain storm ways to satisfy our client’s needs, while at the same time thinking of the end user experience. With every client relationship, we customize our creative process and communication for each project while enjoying every minute of it. |
Healthwise
From your doctors’ offices to your call centers to your website, use Healthwise® solutions to deliver consistent health content and patient education across your organization. See how trusted information, tested interaction, and true innovation make us a recognized industry leader and a partner dedicated to your success. |
Treasure Valley Detachment Marine Corps League
The Treasure Valley Detachment Marine Corps League is a veterans’ service organization similar to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. The primary difference in the MCL and other veterans’ service organizations is that the TVMCL limits full membership to currently serving and honorably discharged Marines and US Navy Hospital Corpsmen who have served with the operating forces of the Marine Corps, or Fleet Marine Force (FMF). That said, the MCL also has non-Marine and non-FMF Hospital Corpsmen associate members to help carry out the purposes of the league. Wives also are members of the MCL auxiliary |
Gem State Chapter of Association of the US Army
Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve.AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national. |
Sponsors
Lisa Olson, In Remembrance Of: Roberto Garza (Father)
Thomas Mahoney, In Remembrance Of: Captains Paul Eichenlaub & Doug Bradt (Lost in Desert Storm)
Jacquelyn Brewster
Donna Marie Bender
Walter Living Trust: Charles and Margo Walter
Steve Little
Bleymaier Family Trust
Rhodes Family
Michael L. Brughelli
Walt and
Cheryl Bruehl
M. L.
Sterling
Boise Base of the Submarine Vets
Ediger Plumbing
Colliers Paragon, LLC
Pioneer Chapter DAR
CSHQA
John Wilch, Vietnam Brotherhood
Eagle Barber Shop.
Boise Adjusters Association