St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767 was established in 1904 "to promote the general welfare of the citizens of St. Marys by giving special attention to public improvements and public needs and all that relates to the betterment, convenience, and comforts of St. Marys residents, and to do any and all things necessary to encourage social activities among our members."

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome the St. Marys Eagles as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

The New Bremen Blues Guild is a group of blues enthusiasts from that community who have partnered to support the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest at the highest level of sponsorship. Including Leugers Insurance Agency, Inc., Master Machine Rebuilders, Inc. and Rindler Automotive (links below), the New Bremen Blues Guild embodies an area-wide appreciation of the blues and support for the Riverside Bluesfest.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome the New Bremen Blues Guild as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Rindler Automotive is dedicated to serving all your automotive needs, providing quality inventory, financing and a full service center. See scores of vehicles online or on their lot between New Bremen and Minster. Member New Bremen Blues Guild.

Leugers Insurance Agency, Inc. is dedicated to providing extraordinary Allstate Insurance service to our customers. Offices in St. Marys and Maria Stein. Member New Bremen Blues Guild.

Master Machine Rebuilders' skilled craftsmen have provided complete precision machine tool rebuilding and a wide variety of industry services for more than 22 years. Member New Bremen Blues Guild.
 

Midwest Electric, Inc. is a customer-owned electric cooperative providing electric distribution services to more than 11,000 homes, farms and businesses in Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Van Wert, Darke, Shelby and Putnam counties.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome Midwest Electric, Inc. as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

From one store in 1962, Wal-Mart has grown to nearly 7,000 total stores worldwide, with nearby locations in Celina, Wapakoneta, Lima, Sidney, Van Wert, Piqua and Greenville.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome Wal-Mart Stores as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Raymond James Financial Services, Bruce A. Jones CHFC, CLU, 312 Portland Street, Celina, Ohio 45822. 419-586-3319.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome H. L. Jones and Associates as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

ACE Hardware, 1677 Celina Road, is the helpful place for contractors, hands-on home improvers and everyone in between.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome St. Marys ACE Hardware as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

St. Marys' daily newspaper's place in the community is illustrated by the fact that K.C. Geiger Park was named in honor of The Evening Leader's late, long-time editor.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome The Evening Leader as a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Americas Best Value Inn St. Marys, locally owned and operated, combines family-friendly service with big-business amenities. Enjoy Duffy's Pizza Lounge and wireless broadband internet during your stay.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome owners Ron and Kathy Gorby and Americas Best Value Inn as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Country Hearth Inn & Suites is dedicated to the American innkeeping tradition. Join the long list of people who agree "Home is where the Hearth is."

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome Country Hearth Inn & Suites as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

MultiMedia Farms supplies portable high-tech LED video displays and related media services throughout the eastern US on its mission of "Cultivating Creative Communications."

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome MultiMedia Farms as a Gold Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.
 

C & G Distributing Co., Inc. of Lima supplies the West Central Ohio area with the most popular brands of beer, ale and malt beverages, and fresh or concentrated juice products.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome C & G Distributors Co., Inc. as a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Minster Bank has been locally owned since its founding in 1914, and now serves west-central Ohio with branches in New Bremen, Wapakoneta, Sidney, Troy and St. Marys.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome Minster Bank as a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.

Coldwell Banker Plus One Professionals has offered real estate services combining local traditions and market knowledge with the power of global connections for more than a decade.

The host K.C. Geiger Park Committee and the organizing St. Marys Blues Guild are pleased to welcome Coldwell Banker Plus One Professionals as a Silver Sponsor of the 2008 Riverside Bluesfest.
 

Coil Processing Repair Inc., 311 South Park Drive in St. Marys, provides specialized heavy- and light-duty materials handling services. Contact Dick Miller today.

Agents Insurance Service of Ohio, Inc. provides insurance products with dependable service and competitive pricing, to meet the insurance needs of agents for transportation related business.

Speckman Automotive, Inc. in St. Marys and Wapakoneta has led the area in automotive parts, paints and tools for more than 40 years. With over 40,000 parts in stock and daily customer delivery, Speckman Automotive's service is unmatched.

The Grand Lake Independent is a one-stop internet resource serving the greater Grand Lake St. Marys area. For a comprehensive area event calendar, news, photos, business links, classifieds and more, visit www.grandlakeindependent.com.

Creative Catering specializes in catering formal occasions. From luncheons to private dinner parties to bridal showers and weddings, Creative Catering can accomodate gatherings for all occasions.

The Music Clinic, 419-394-6420, 1222 Knoxville Ave. in St. Marys, is a Riverside Bluesfest backline support partner. Specializing in stringed instrument repair, guitar, amp, drum and sound system sales & service. "We'll cure what wails you!"

Steppin' Out, west central Ohio's alternative newspaper, is a Riverside Bluesfest promotional partner. Available free at 150 entertainment, dining, shopping and lodging establishments in Auglaize, Mercer, Van Wert, Darke and Shelby counties.

Schwieterman Pharmacies: "Simplifying Your Life Since 1916" with locations in Coldwater, Cridersville, Minster, New Bremen, St. Marys and Wapakoneta. Shop online.

The Peoples Bank Co. has survived under the same name since its founding in 1902, and prospered by serving well the people of Coldwater, Burkettsville, Celina, Rockford and now St. Marys as an independent community bank.

Independently owned and operated K94 WKKI-FM in Celina is a Riverside Bluesfest promotional partner. Preset 94.3 for complete sports coverage, classic and today's rock, local music and the latest Bluesfest news from Mark, Frank, Annie and Cat. Listen online.

Fort Wayne's classic rock station WFWI-FM "The Fort" is a Riverside Bluesfest promotional partner. Tune in to 92.3 for Bob & Tom, Elvis & Hammer, Nights with Alice Cooper and the House of Blues Radio Hour Sundays at 11 pm. Listen online.

Classic Rock that really rocks, WEGE-FM The Eagle in Lima is a Riverside Bluesfest promotional partner. Catch 104.9 for Bill Rice in the Morning, Ryan Wrecker in the afternoon and Nights with Alice Cooper. House of Blues Radio Hour Sundays at 11 pm. Listen online.

Meier Consulting, Inc. or Kurt F. Meier, CPA has been helping businesses and individuals since 1991 with accounting, tax planning & preparation, elder care and estate & financial planning. Locations in St. Marys and Sidney, Ohio.

Four levels of sponsorship are being sought for Bluesfest promotion: "Platinum," "Gold," "Silver" and "Friend of the Blues." Sponsorship values are tax-deductible.

Platinum Sponsorships will provide significant support and will therefore be high-profile, universally identified with the Bluesfest in all aspects of presentation and promotion, and limited to non-competing entities. Please contact us at the earliest possible date about your Platinum Sponsorship; serious inquiries only.

Gold Sponsorships $1000 Gold Sponsorships offer inclusion of company or logo in Bluesfest print advertising, customized www.stmarysblues.com web site link, on-stage banner at the event, 1/2-page ad in event program, free booth space in the Bluesfest Commercial Tent and other perks. Please contact us for a detailed proposal.

Silver Sponsorships $500 Silver Sponsorships offer limited inclusion of company or logo in Bluesfest print advertising, customized www.stmarysblues.com web site link, off-stage banner at the event, 1/4-page ad in event program, discounted booth space in the Bluesfest Commercial Tent and other perks. Please contact us for a detailed proposal.

Friend of the Blues Other donations of goods, services or money less than $500 in value will receive a customized www.stmarysblues.com web site link and limited recognition of your sponsorship in day-of-event promotions.

The Riverside Bluesfest will be promoted through radio, television, print, visual (posters and handouts) and online, focusing on the market area within a 50-mile radius of St. Marys, including Dayton and Lima, Ohio and Fort Wayne, Indiana.