Broward College’s 2014 Florida Gubernatorial Debate Sponsors Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 10, 2014) – Broward College, host of the 2014 Florida Gubernatorial Debate on October 15, announced today that it has secured more than 25 sponsors for the debate and civic engagement events, including local businesses and corporations, alumni and friends of Broward College.

“I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous support of the 2014 Florida Gubernatorial Debate at Broward College,” said Nancy Botero, vice president of advancement and executive director of the Broward College Foundation. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the College, and we are extremely appreciative of our donors who have helped us raise funds for this important educational opportunity for our students and the community.” 

Presidential Host sponsors include GEICO; Greenspoon Marder Law; JM Family Enterprises, Inc.; Judith Stern Consulting; and Shutts & Bowen, LLP. Host Committee sponsors include Advanced Roofing, Inc.; Arenson & Sandhouse, PA; Nancy R. Botero; Dr. Francis and Dr. Catalina Fazzano; Mrs. Maite Arnedo Jabour, Goldman, Sachs & Company; Dr. Arthur Keiser and Belinda Keiser; Keith and Associates, Inc.; Michael and Barbara Landry; James Mueller & Associates; Don and Susan Peirce; The Rector Group; The Rhodes Insurance Group; Chris Roehm; Randall Vitale and Kelly Alvarez Vitale; Waste Management; and Beverly Yanowitch.

Broward College is additionally grateful to the following sponsors for their in-kind contributions: ARC of Broward; JKG Group; Panera Bread; Sharp Business Systems; and Verizon.

The gubernatorial debate will be televised live on CBS 4 on Wednesday, October 15, at 7 p.m., and is produced by Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Ellice Martinez, director of partnerships, events and communications, at 954-201-7373 or emartine@broward.edu.