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S P O N S O R S

Team 291 is extremely grateful to all businesses and industries who choose to sponsor our team or FIRST in any way. The following is a list of all our sponsors and a short description of what they have done for our team.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GE

GE has been a great benefactor to our team. They provide much of our funding as well as many of the selfless and knowledgeable mentors that guide us in the FIRST Robotics program.

http://GE.com
Erie School District

The Erie School District is now in its eighth year of involvement in FIRST and looks forward to many more. In the last several years student participation has risen sharply as has financial support. Many thanks to Dr. James E. Barker, Superintendent of Erie Schools, and all those in the Erie School District who help make this project possible.

http://www.eriesd.org/

 

GOLD SPONSORS

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners are focused on growing Pennsylvania's technology-based economy. We are very excited that they saw the potential in our students for the future of Pennsylvania.

http://www.benfranklin.org/

The club hosts our newest fundraiser, a comedy night that can help to not only gain funds but also spread awareness of FIRST.

http://www.jrslastlaugh.com/

Lamar has largely contributed to spreading the message of FIRST by helping Team 291 advertise in Erie and its surrounding areas. We greatly appreciate Lamar's fantastic contributions to our team.

http://www.lamar.com/

Larson Texts, a company dedicated to creating educational textbooks, has greatly contributed to our team. We are both proud and grateful to have them as a sponsor.

Phone: 800-530-2355

The Warren Company has graciously donated aluminium and other supplies to the team for the construction of the robot. These donations have helped cut the costs of materials.

http://www.thewarrencompany.com/

All the credit of our brand new workbench goes to this fantastic sponsor. Not only that, but you may see the company owner as a volunteer at the Pittsburgh Regional!

http://www.wmtspaeder.com/

If you want find technology in our area, just check with these folks. They sponsored us by allowing us to have a booth at the Great Lakes Industrial Technology Summit free of charge. Thanks!"

http://www.technwpa.org/
Braendel Painting

If it wasn't for Braendel Painting & Services, our white equipment trailer would be as bland as an unsalted rice cake. Thanks to the colorful artwork they added, it now would fit in beautifully at any NASCAR race. Braendel - one call did it all.

 

SILVER SPONSORS
Sealing Devices

We are grateful for the help of this manufacturer who (not surprisingly) makes things to seal in fluids of all sorts.

http://www.sealingdevices.com/
Sullivan Supply Company

Sullivan Supply specializes in hoses, fittings and valves for all sorts of applications. We are glad to have them as a sponsor.

http://sullivanerie.com/index.html

One of our newest sponsors, HBK Sorce Financial is investing in our team. We are very thankful for their help and support.

http://hbksorce.com/

We are very grateful for their donation of a beautiful new quilt that was raffled off during our Murder Mystery Dinner.

zquiltshop@aol.com
Amatech Polycell

These folks who think about boxes all day (since they manufacture packaging solutions for just about everything) were really thinking outside the box to see the potential in FIRST. We are honored to have them as a sponsor .

http://www.amatechinc.com/

The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is dedicated to encouraging education and sponsor multiple programs and classes.

http://www.ssp-pgh.org/

We are always pleased to attract engineering companies to FIRST. They are very enthusiastic about helping our team in the coming years.

JM Kuneman Construction, Inc.

In their first year of sponsorship, these contractors are the best in the business. If you need to have construction work done, by all means give them a call.

(814) 864-1806

Max and Erma's

We came, we saw, we ate, they donated. Our stomachs and our wallets owe a debt of thanks to this fantastic restuarant chain. Try their chicken tortilla soup. Delicious!

http://www.maxandermas.com/

The Nittany Lions of Erie have jumped into FIRST with both feet. Not only did they host this year's FLL competition for the Erie region, they sponsored us too. Gotta luv those Lions.

http://www.pserie.psu.edu/

Waldameer Park

We don't know but we're pretty sure family fun was actually invented in Waldameer Park and Water World. Lots of rides and water slides make this a must if you visit our town.

http://waldameer.com/
 

A great sponsor whom we are grateful to have gained in the past year, they help with all aspects of our Murder Mystery Dinner.

http://www.erieplayhouse.org/

Hamot Hospital

When it comes to leading hospitals, Hamot is among the best. Ranked among America's 100 best heart hosptials, there's no better care in Erie.

http://www.hamot.org/

BRONZE SPONSORS
Erie Seawolves
Our AA baseball team, they allowed us pit human against robot in a modified version of 2007's Rack n' Roll - it was a homerun with our team and with the all kids who participated.
Gohrs Printing Services
They printed the programs for our murder mystery and gave the entire production a professional look. Thanks a ton.
Dick's Sporting Goods

 

Their donation of gift certificates provided prizes for our Erie Freeze appearance as well as for our murder mystery dinner theater.

 
PSB Industries
Their specialty is making systems that remove moisture and impurities from air and liquids. Of course we think they're great because they support FIRST.
FRALO Industries Inc.
This sheet metal fabricator specializes in small to medium size manufacturing runs and actually employs one of our team's alumni. We're thankful for their support. (And we're happy to have one of our own working there!)
Pio's Pizza
One of Erie's premiere pizzerias with a myriad of menu choices to please your palette. Stop by and see for yourself - your mouth will thank you.
E. D. Smith USA Inc.
If you want to know where to get scrupmtious jams, spreads, and pie fillings, look no further than E.D. Smith. For 125 years they've set a standard for quality that's hard to beat. If our robot ate food, we'd put their jam on its toast.
Port Farms
You can get everything from Christmas trees to pumpkins to soybeans at this family farm in historical Waterford, PA. Their biggest desire is to teach kids about farming and how it affects our daily lives. (Kinda like FIRST with an agricultural spin.)
Silpada Designs - Alyson Thiem
If you want to see hand-crafted jewelry that is as unique as the woman who'll wear it, you have to check out Silpada.