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Corporate Circle Members

Connect Your Company or Organization with the Blue Ridge Parkway

HORIZON $10,000

PINNACLE $20,000 & Above

CORPORATE CIRCLE LEVELS OF SUPPORT:

SUMMIT$15,000

MOUTAIN VISTA $5,000 SCENIC OVERLOOK $1,000

Today, we come to the Blue Ridge Parkway to experience America’s most visited scenic drive. 469-miles

of no traffic lights, no advertisements and uninterrupted recreation through Virginia and North Carolina.

As you travel the Parkway this fall take a look at the mountains, woodlands and colorful trees. Remember that, without the stewardship of FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, its individual and Corporate Circle members, and support from funding organizations, the Blue Ridge Parkway cannot be adequately preserved, promoted or enhanced.

The original plan of the Blue Ridge Parkway was to tell the proud story of

Appalachia, and to leave nature undis-turbed and unchanged in its pristine state for future generations to admire and enjoy. That is also FRIENDS’ goal: to keep the original dream alive for future generations. But to do this, FRIENDS must grow! We must increase our indi-vidual and Corporate Circle membership, and we must receive additional support from sponsor organizations as investors and stewards in the Blue Ridge Parkway’s future.

Some of FRIENDS’ Corporate Circle members and other support organizations are highlighted above. Their generous support is symbolized by trees, just like those brilliantly displaying their colors

on the Parkway landscape this season. FRIENDS is proud to showcase the contributions of our Corporate Circle members as well as our partner organi-zations that provide support. Check out the links to their organization websites on FRIENDS own website at www.BlueRidgeFRIENDS.org.

As members of FRIENDS Corporate Circle, these companies, agencies, insti-tutions and organizations are demon-strating their commitment to be good environmental citizens. They are also choosing smart and responsible ways of communicating their company’s support of FRIENDS’ mission to our multi-state base of over 9000 members.

“The Plastics One team cares deeply about the community and its surroundings, and we enjoy supporting efforts that improve the quality of life for others, including the environment. We are pleased to have the “hands-on” opportunity to work together with FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway on projects such as the Viewshed Restoration Project -- and, together with travelers on our beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, watch the trees grow!”

David Wallenborn, President & CEO, Plastics One, Inc.

Membership in FRIENDS Corporate Circle is intended to provide year-long recognition and support to compa-nies that share our values and objectives. If your company is interested in teaming with FRIENDS to sponsor Blue Ridge Parkway programs and projects, or to sponsor FRIENDS’ Annual Golf Classic, you will automatically

become a member of our Corporate Circle. Become a Corporate Circle member today by contacting FRIENDS at 800.228.PARK (7275), emailing Staff@FriendsBRP.org, or by visiting our website, www.BlueRidgeFRIENDS.org, and clicking on “Corporate Circle” in the menu list.

JOIN OUR CORPORATE CIRCLE TODAY!

Also In addition, they are expressing their organization’s efforts to improve the quality of life for all who visit and live along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The work of preserving, promot-ing and enhancing the cultural and ecological significance of the Blue Ridge Parkway extends far beyond the scenic beauty of its 469-mile journey. Through their support of FRIENDS, these Corporate Circle organizations are creating opportunities for the

education of families and children as well as activities that improve the health and well-being of people of all ages.

Not only have these businesses and organizations become members of FRIENDS Corporate Circle, but many of their employees now participate in volunteer activities on the Blue Ridge Parkway. FRIENDS salutes all our Corporate Circle members and thanks them for their continued support.

Consider the many ways that your business or organization can connect with the Parkway through FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current principal business address for identification purposes is PO Box 20986, Roanoke VA 24018. Tax ID # 58-1854404.