2007 Corporate and Promotional Partners





$15,000 and above

BASS PRO SHOPS

Bass Pro Shops, a complete outfitter for all outdoor sports, is a leading retailer of premium fishing tackle, camping, hunting and other outdoor equipment through its retail stores, international catalog business and website. Its Outdoor World, Sportsman's Warehouse and World Wide Sportsman showrooms are action-oriented retail destinations hosting year-round events for outdoor enthusiasts. Community involvement, outdoor education programs and support of environmental and habitat conservation organizations such as the Waterfowl Festival are paramount to the Bass Pro Shops philosophy.
www.basspro.com

$10,000 and above

EASTON VILLAGE

Visit Easton Village and discover your special place on the river. It's small town charm and rural beauty with a cosmopolitan personality. The homes are masterpieces of neo-traditional architecture. You'll enjoy walking trails, a 50-acre nature preserve, a planned marina, an elegant clubhouse, and a 6-acre park with concert pavilion. Visit www.eastonvillage.com.
www.eastonvillage.com/

GRAY'S SPORTING JOURNAL

Gray's Sporting Journal explores the sophisticated outdoor adventurer's world of hunting, fishing and conservation through literature, fine sporting photography, art, and travel. For 32 years, Gray's Sporting Journal has been acknowledged as the leader in the sporting field.
www.grayssportingjournal.com

FINAL APPROACH/BUSHNELL

Since 1993 it has been our distinct privilege to offer you the most durable waterfowling layout blinds and some of the most realistic decoys available. Building on the high loyalty we have already achieved, we are proud to bring you the new FA Brand - The Complete Waterfowler's Co.
www.fabrand.com/

PNC BANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

PNC Wealth Management has been helping high net worth individuals build and preserve their legacies for over 150 years. Today, our clients have access to the in-depth resources of PNC - one of the nation's largest diversified financial services organizations - delivering investment management, wealth planning, trust, estate and personal banking services. www.pnc.com
www.pnc.com/

ULINE

Uline is the leading distributor of shipping and packing materials to businesses throughout the United States. This family-owned business celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005. Our outstanding customer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, email, and online with our live chat. We have over 10,000 items in stock ready to ship with same day shipping on orders placed before 6:00 p.m.
www.uline.com

$5,000 - $9,999

ACADEMY ART MUSEUM

Founded in 1958 and accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Academy Art Museum presents national and regional exhibitions and educational programs annually. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. www.art-academy.org

CARL M. FREEMAN FOUNDATION

The Carl M. Freeman Foundation was established in 1960 by Carl M. Freeman to give back to the communities in which the Carl M. Freeman Companies does business. With the companies' purchase of the Historic Tidewater Inn, the Foundation began supporting nonprofit groups and the Talbot County community. Learn more about the Foundation at www.freemanfoundation.org.

GIPE ASSOCIATES, INC.

For 30 years, Gipe Associates, Inc. has been serving a wide range of clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With offices in Baltimore and Easton, the firm provides mechanical and electrical engineering from project conception through construction completion. The firm has most recently worked on many projects including geo-thermal heating and cooling. www.gipe.net

THE TIDEWATER INN

The Historic Tidewater Inn has been an Eastern Shore tradition since 1949. The Carl M. Freeman Companies purchased the Inn in the fall of 2005 and began immediately on a multi-million dollar restoration. While it will take some time to complete, we promise it will be worth the wait. Visit us at www.tidewaterinn.com for updates.

KOONS EASTON TOYOTA

Koons Easton Toyota is one of five Koons Toyota locations bringing Toyota quality and Koons selection to Easton. Located on Route 50 in Easton, Koons has over 300 Toyotas to choose from. Every new or pre-owned vehicle purchase is backed by the Exclusive Koons 7-Day Exchange Policy. Stop by today, call us at 410-822-8000 or visit us online at www.koons.com. We're gonna WOW Ya!

VERIZON

A Dow 30 company, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services, with approximately $68 billion in annual revenues. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wireline and wireless communications in the United States. Verizon is also the largest directory publisher in the world, as measured by directory titles and circulation. Verizon's international presence includes wireline and wireless communications operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. Visit www.verizon.com.

$2,500 - $4,999

A.G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. is a national, full-service brokerage firm that believes putting the interests of our customers first is just plain smart business. Our financial consultants in Easton are dedicated to providing you objective financial advice and looking out for your best interests. Visit us at 111 N. West Street or call 410-819-0400. www.agedwards.com. Member SIPC.

BENSON AND MANGOLD

BENSON AND MANGOLD - For over 40 years, Benson and Mangold has represented buyers and sellers of fine inland and waterfront homes, grand estates and farms. Benson & Mangold is the mid-Shore's #1 real estate office with locations in Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels and Cambridge. www.bensonandmangold.com

CBIZ BEATTY SATCHELL, LLC

CBIZ Beatty Satchell, LLC, founded in 1971, has grown to be the largest Public Accounting, Tax, and Business Consulting firm on the mid shore. As a CBIZ company, we offer clients the resources of the eighth largest accounting firm and the number one employee benefits firm in the nation. www.beattysatchell.com

CHEVY CHASE BANK

Chevy Chase Bank is proud to support the 2007 Waterfowl Festival. With over 280 branches, including our Easton branch, we offer a full array of banking products and services designed to meet the banking, borrowing, and investing needs of consumers and businesses in the marketplace. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com

EASTERN SHORE VACATION RENTALS

Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals specializes in creating a perfect Chesapeake Bay experience. Largest portfolio of waterfront cottages, homes, and estates in Talbot County with comprehensive vendor services such as boat, bike, kayak rentals, charters and catering. Year round, weekends, weekly and seasonally. Don't let another season pass you by! www.easternshorevacations.com

EASTON UTILITIES/EASTON ONLINE

Easton Utilities is a non-profit, municipally owned utility company serving the Town of Easton and portions of the surrounding area. Easton Utilities operates and maintains electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, digital cable television and high-speed internet services including DigitalVoice. Visit us at www.eastonutilities.com.

GERMAN, HERSLOFF AND SWANSON, INC.

German, Hersloff and Swanson, Inc. is a local independent insurance agency that has been providing quality service for business and personal clients for many years. A very experienced staff knows how to get the coverage you need. The service after the insurance is placed is what we emphasize. www.ghsinsurance.com

GUYETTE AND SCHMIDT

Guyette & Schmidt, Inc. is the world's leading decoy auction firm with over $90,000,000 in sales to date. Three cataloged decoy auctions per year. Free appraisals, and online shopping site. Retail outlet at 933 Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD. www.guyetteandschmidt.com

INN AT PERRY CABIN

The Inn at Perry Cabin, an Orient Express Hotel, features 78 deluxe guest rooms and suites set on 25 lush waterfront acres just outside historic St. Michaels. Award winning dining, the new Linden Spa and world-class service make The Inn at Perry Cabin the most luxurious getaway in the Mid-Atlantic. Visit www.perrycabin.com.

M&T BANK

At M&T Bank, we've been helping our customers achieve their goals for over 150 years, so we've come to understand what is really important. Whatever your need may be - from our M&T Select Checking account to our flexible CHOICEquity account - we offer a wide variety of financial products and services to help serve you better. www.mtb.com

MERRILL LYNCH

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith, Inc. is a leading global financial management and advisory company that serves the needs of both individual and institutional clients with a diverse range of financial services. To help you achieve your goals please visit the Easton office at 133 North West Street or call 410-820-4120. www.ml.com.

PATTERNMASTER CHOKES, INC.

The Patternmaster Choke tube is revolutionary in concept and performance. The secret is the studs inside the tube. They slow the wad for a fraction of a second and as it pauses, completely within the choke tube, the shot charge leaves the barrel undisturbed by the wad and gases. www.patternmaster.com

PULTE HOMES

Over the past 56 years, Pulte Homes has delivered homes to over 450,000 customers in 54 markets and has become one of the largest homebuilders in the country. Under the Del Webb brand, Pulte Homes has become the leader in active adult lifestyle communities. Visit us at www.pulte.com or www.delwebb.com.

RBC DAIN RAUSCHER

RBC Dain Rauscher is located at 30 Goldsborough Street in Easton. As the nation's eighth largest full-service investment firm, we provide investors with advanced global solutions delivered with a personal touch. Our client-centric approach puts your needs first. We strive to be "our client's first choice" for wealth management. Call us at 410-819-8010 or online at www.rbcdain.com.

SMITH BARNEY

At Smith Barney we believe that your plan for your life is the most important part of investing. Investing with a Smith Barney Financial Advisor is based on the simple yet powerful premise of wealth management: your investments and your life are uniquely intertwined. Whether by design or by accident, they are all part of one plan. We advise that it be by design. Visit us at 218 N. Washington Street, or call 410-822-3400, or online at www.smithbarney.com.

WILLOW CONSTRUCTION

Willow Construction has built an impressive portfolio of distinctive commercial, industrial and residential projects that underscore a reputation of professionalism, honesty, efficiency and value. Every Willow project is treated with dedication to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. www.willowconstruction.com

$1,500 - $2,499

BANK OF AMERICA

One of the world's leading financial services companies, Bank of America is committed to making banking work for customers like it never has before. Through innovative technologies and the ingenuity of its people, Bank of America provides individuals, small businesses, and corporate clients around the world with new and better ways to manage their financial lives. www.bankofamerica.com.

BERETTA

Beretta, the world's oldest firearms manufacturing company, has been a supporter of the Waterfowl Festival for over 23 years. Experience combined with investments in technology, organization, and growing product lines has prepared Beretta for the demands of the global market of the 21st century. This year, Beretta has donated Xtrema 2's. For the most demanding waterfowler, nothing will do except for the softest shooting, most reliable semiautomatic available: the Xtrema2. www.berettausa.com

CHOPTANK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 44,000 members in the nine counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland since 1938. Learn more about us at www.choptankelectric.com.

ECONOMY PRINTING

An international award winning commercial printing facility, Economy Printing has been serving the printing needs of its clients within the United States and abroad since 1948. www.economyprinting.com

DRAKE WATERFOWL

Drake Waterfowl is the industry leader in innovative waterfowl gear for hardcore hunters. When we design our products, we design them from experience - experience handed down from generations of serious waterfowl hunters. To learn all about our products and the instinctive features built into them, visit www.drakewaterfowl.com.

HOLIDAY INN/COMFORT INN

Holiday Inn Express Easton and Comfort Inn are located on Route 50 in Easton, minutes from downtown. Holiday Inn Express Cambridge is located on Route 50 in Cambridge, 20 minutes from Easton. All offer beautiful spacious rooms, reasonable rates, free continental breakfast, meeting facilities, pool, and jacuzzi.
  • www.hiexpresseaston.com
  • www.hiexpresscambridge.com
  • www.comfortinneaston.com

ILEX CONSTRUCTION & WOODWORKING

Ilex Construction & Woodworking has designed, built and remodeled custom homes from Connecticut to Florida for nearly 20 years, combining prime locations, sensitive architecture, fine craftsmanship, quality materials, precise detailing, knowledgeable staff, and an impeccable reputation. www.ilexconstruction.com

LANE ENGINEERING

Lane Engineering, Inc., one of the leading civil engineering and surveying firms on Maryland's Eastern Shore since 1986, has grown to include a professional/technical staff of over 50 employees with expert knowledge and experience in development issues and county regulations. Our staff includes registered civil engineers/land planners, landscape architects, surveyors, environmental planners, and CADD technicians. www.leinc.com

LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC.

The #1 privately-owned real estate company in America. When you're ready to buy or sell a home, start at the top. Over 259 sales offices in seven states from Princeton, NJ to Raleigh, NC. Easton: 111 E. Dover St., 410-820-7707. St. Michaels: 109 S. Talbot St., 410-745-0283. www.longandfoster.com

ORION SAFETY PRODUCTS

Orion Safety Products is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of emergency distress signals for professional emergency responders and the general public. Orion, with a new line of automotive safety kits, is the brand trusted by drivers, boaters, hunters and outdoorsmen alike to make certain they get home safely. Please visit us at www.orionsignals.com to learn more about Orion products.

QUEENSTOWN BANK

The Queenstown Bank of Maryland has provided quality banking products and services to the Eastern Shore for more than a century. In June 2000 we proudly opened our first branch in Talbot County, located at 274 N. Washington St. in Easton. Please visit our website at www.queenstown-bank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

REAL-GEESE

Real-Geese Silhouette Decoys, by L.S.P. Webfoot, are manufactured with high quality materials using the most advanced production techniques. Our Pro Series and Pro Series II lines feature a patented non-reflective surface with digitally enhanced, lifelike detailed images. Several different models/species are available. Real-Geese are highly effective, lightweight and affordable. Visit www.realgeese.com and see why they are the best selling silhouette decoys manufactured today. Proudly made in the USA.

SEA WATCH INTERNATIONAL

Based in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland for over 25 years, Sea Watch International is the world's largest harvester and processor of clam products. It produces a broad line of products that include canned, fresh and frozen clams, clam and speciality chowders, clam strips, crab cakes, prepared calamari, and tempura shrimp. It is a supplier to many of the top 100 U.S. chain restaurants. www.seaclam.com.

SHORE BANCSHARES

Shore Bancshares, Inc. is a financial services company helping generations of families and businesses on the Shore. Banking, Insurance, and Investments come from our "family of companies" that includes: The Talbot Bank, The Centreville National Bank, The Felton Bank, The Avon Dixon Agency, Wye Mortgage Group, and Wye Trust Services. www.shbi.com

SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.

SunTrust Banks, Inc., is one of the nation's largest and strongest financial holding companies. SunTrust's local executives are empowered to bring the bank's resources to customers, and local boards of directors keep SunTrust attuned to market trends. Its five Eastern Shore offices are located in Cambridge, Chestertown, Easton, Ocean City, and Salisbury. www.suntrust.com

WHITING TURNER CONTRACTING CO.

Whiting Turner's commitment to the Eastern Shore extends back to 1938 with construction of the Cambridge Creek Bridge. Since then we have completed a variety of commercial, educational and institutional projects from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Ocean City and points in between. Whiting-Turner has continuously demonstrated a dedication to its customers, and developed unmatched Shore trade/supplier relations. As residents of the Shore, the commitment is personal for many of the firm's key people. www.whiting-turner.com


Promotional Partners

The Waterfowl Festival expresses its sincere gratitude to our Promotional Partners who have enabled the Festival to be recognized nationally and regionally. Their advertising and marketing assistance has had a significant impact on the success of the 37th annual Waterfowl Festival.

Attraction

"The Good News Magazine"
www.attractionmag.com
(Waterfowl Festival issue available at ticket booths and exhibits)

Ducks Unlimited Maryland Sinkbox

"Leader in Wetlands Conservation"
www.ducks.org (Booth at Sportsman's Pavilion on Elks Lodge Lawn)

Chesapeake Publishing Corporation.

Publisher of The Star Democrat, The Area's #1 Source for News
www.stardem.com
(Waterfowl Festival supplement available at ticket booths and exhibits)

Competition Photos Inc. David Bishop

"Official Waterfowl Festival Photography"
www.competitionphotos.com

Maryland Life

"America in Miniature"
www.maryland-life.com
(Booth in Wine Pavilion near Armory)

Gray's Sporting Journal, American Angler, Fly Tyer, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Alaska Magazine

"For Discerning People Who Live the Sporting Life"
www.grayssportingjournal.com
www.flyfishingmagazines.com
www.alaskamagazine.com
(Booth at Sportsman's Pavilion on Elks Lodge Lawn)

Guyette & Schmidt, Inc.

"World's Largest Antique Decoy Auction Firm"
www.guyetteandschmidt.com
(Booth at Buy, Sell, Swap in Easton High School)

Shooting Sportsman

"The premier magazine dedicated to Wingshooting and Fine Guns"
www.shootingsportsman.com
(Booth at Sportsman's Pavilion on Elks Lodge Lawn)

Sporting Classics

"Simply the Best Magazine for the Discerning Sportsman"
www.sportingclassics.net
(Booth at Buy, Sell, Swap in Easton High School)

Talbot County Office of Tourism

"Your Complete Guide to Talbot County"
www.tourtalbot.org
Talbot County Visitors Center - 11 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601

Wildlife Art

"Award winning journal about art and artists depicting the natural world"
www.wildlifeartmag.com
(November/December issue available to Festival Donors and in Art Exhibits)