Monster.com
Monster.com is the leading global careers Web site, offering resources for those looking to enter the working world, change their career, or to better manage their work and family time. Monster.com is proud to bring career management services to the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, Olympic Athletes, and all communities affected by the Olympic movement. Monster.com is committed to extending the reach of the F.L.A.M.E. program and in conjunction with our sponsorship will develop an online community for minority student leaders. It is our goal that through the site, the program touches even more youth and encourages them to take leadership positions in their communities. Monster.com is also involved with the coalition for Groundhog Job Shadow Day, an initiative to engage students in the world of work. Monster.com is committed to both the youth of this country and the businesses that will need skilled workers in the future.

"Monster.com is excited about helping F.L.A.M.E. make the transition into the internet space and extending its reach to students everywhere. Monster is committed to providing the resources to minority students to allow them to experience the F.L.A.M.E. program on an on-going basis and to provide them with expert career advice." - Peter Blacklow, Vice President of Marketing, Monster.com


Chevron Texaco
Operating in more than 150 countries, Chevron Texaco and its affiliates explore for, produce and sell crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas; manufacture and market high-quality fuels and lubricant products; operate trading, transportation and distribution facilities; and produce electricity or alternate forms of energy for power and manufacturing.

Chevron Texaco believes that life is full of energy and we are committed to supporting the world-class teams, players and events that translate this energy into world-class performances -- from the U.S. Olympic Team, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Robert Yates Racing, Newman-Haas Racing, the Chevron Texaco Grand Prix of Houston, the Metropolitan Opera and the U.S. Open Championship -- we believe in supporting sponsorships that go the extra mile and produce results that matter.

"We are especially proud of our support for the F.L.A.M.E. program as it strives to share the Olympic Ideals with minority youth throughout the country. Chevron Texaco believes that by focusing on the importance of education, commitment and leadership development, the F.L.A.M.E. program is opening the door to the endless opportunities that await these students if they persevere in pursuit of their dreams." - Polly Rua, Manager of Sponsorships, Chevron Texaco


Xerox
Xerox's strategic intent is to be the leader in the global document market, providing document solutions that enhance business productivity. Since inception, it has operated under the guidance of six core values:

  • Succeeding through satisfied customers.
  • Valuing and empowering employees.
  • Delivering quality and excellence in everything.
  • Providing superior return to shareholders.
  • Using technology to deliver market leadership.
  • Behaving responsibly as a corporate citizen.

Xerox focuses its community efforts in five key areas: education and workforce preparedness, science and technology, employee and community activities, cultural affairs, and national affairs.

"F.L.A.M.E. is important to Xerox's efforts to invest in the nation's leaders of tomorrow." - Terry Dillman, Manager, Olympic Marketing and Public Relations


Visa U.S.A
At the heart of Visa's Olympic sponsorship is its commitment to America’s Olympic team. Since 1986, Visa's sponsorship has committed more than $10 million to the support and development of America's Olympic athletes. Visa continues to provide resources and funding to America's Olympic athletes through Visa's numerous Olympic cause-related programs.

"The Olympic Games and programs such as F.L.A.M.E. provide the people of the world with the inspiration to achieve their personal dreams in sport and in life." -- Michael Lynch, vice president, Event & Sponsorship Marketing, Visa U.S.A.

Visa U.S.A. is the leading payment brand and the largest payment system in the United States, with more volume than all other major payment cards combined. Visa plays a pivotal role in advancing new payment products and technologies to benefit its 14,000 U.S. member financial institutions and their cardholders. Visa-branded cards are accepted at over 17 million locations worldwide, including some 500,000 ATMs in the Visa/PLUS Global ATM Network.


John Hancock
 John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services to both retail and institutional customers worldwide. The company first became a sponsor of the Centennial Olympic Games and the United States Olympic Committee in 1993. In 1994, John Hancock became a Worldwide Sponsor and has maintained a strong presence at all of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games since then. In February, 2002, John Hancock extended its Worldwide Sponsorship of the Olympic Games through the Summer Games in Beijing in 2008. The company has developed a tradition of powerful programs that spread the Olympic messages of fair play, friendship, unity and peace.

Local communities that serve as venues for John Hancock’s Olympic and Sports Marketing programs, have many opportunities to benefit from these initiatives through access to sports events, athletes, community awareness programs and workshops for young people.

"Through our sponsorship of F.L.A.M.E. we are able to recognize the significant value in identifying, encouraging and providing opportunities for tomorrow's leaders." - Rob L. Friedman, general director, Sports and Event Marketing, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.