OLYMPIC MONTH
When: April 2007
What: Local supporters of the USOEC created a program called "Olympic Month" to raise funds to support athletes' pursuit of academic and Olympic dreams.
How: By giving patronage to participating sponsors during Olympic Month, the USOEC will receive financial support to provide athletes with the opportunity to earn a college degree and train to represent the United States at the Olympic Games.
Who: The following sponsors are participating in Olympic Month:
Coca Cola: percentage of Coca Cola product sales at local grocery stores in April
Econo Foods-Marquette: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Jack's IGA Foods-Harvey: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Jim's Jubilee-Ishpeming: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Jim's Jubilee-Negaunee: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Joseph's Super Value-Ishpeming: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Larry's Family Foods-Gwinn: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Super One Foods-Marquette: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Super One Foods-Negaunee: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Valles Village Market-Marquette: percentage of Coca Cola product sales in April
Employee Benefits Agency: contribution
Fox-Negaunee: Olympic license plate on every new GM vehicle sold in April
Jeff's Domino's Pizza-Marquette: percentage of sales in April
The Landmark Inn: percentage of room nights in April
Marquette County Labor Council: contribution
Mike Koskiniemi Personal Training: contribution
Nordic Bay Lodge: percentage of room nights in April
Pasta Shop: $.25 of every bread sale in April
Pizza Hut: percentage of sales on Sunday, April 22-"Eat with an Athlete" Night
The Spa: contribution
Subway: contribution
Super 8 Motel: contribution
Superior Quick Lube and Wash: percentage of oil changes in April
Upfront and Company: five percent of sales made on Wednesdays in April
U.P. Plumbers and Pipefitters: contribution
Wal-Mart: contribution
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