The 2013 WaterFire Providence season would not be possible without the dedication and support of all our sponsors.
“As the braziers burn over the river, local artists and businesses connect to bring this wonderful event to residents of Providence and beyond,” said Bill Hatfield, Rhode Island president, Bank of America. “This partnership is part of our ongoing efforts to improve and enrich the communities where we live and work.”
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“Schneider Electric is proud once again to support WaterFire which is such a cultural staple and an integral Providence experience.” – Laurent Vernerey, Executive Vice President, Schneider Electric
“Cox Business is proud to co-sponsor the lighting of two-thirds of a mile of riverfront with its 12th annual Cox event. WaterFire is a great catalyst for Rhode Island’s economy, people, culture, and the arts.”
– Mark Scott, VP Cox Business and VP, WaterFire Board of Directors
“Fidelity is proud to continue our relationship with WaterFire by sponsoring this wonderful evening, , and we will once again be distributing thousands of hand-folded origami cranes as a gift from our employees to the WaterFire attendees. We are pleased to be a part of this unique element of the Rhode Island community.” – John Muggeridge, Vice President, Public Affairs
“For 10 years, Amica Insurance has been a proud supporter of WaterFire Providence, and we are happy to continue our support of this magical experience, which remains free to the public,” said Patti Genovese, a senior sponsorship specialist with Amica Insurance. “Amica’s mission is simple: To create peace of mind and build enduring relationships,” Genovese said. “We practice this daily, not only with our policyholders, but also with other members of the community. Our employees look forward to volunteering at WaterFire, as well as many other events that we sponsor.”
“This is a very big year for Rhode Island Hospital,” said Timothy J. Babineau, M.D., president of Rhode Island Hospital and president and chief executive officer of Lifespan. “And I can’t think of a better way to bring our 150th anniversary celebration to the community than by partnering with WaterFire. It is a uniquely Rhode Island event, a wonderful and well- known artistic display, and we are thrilled to be part of it.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with WaterFire Providence as one of this year’s season sponsors,” said Joe Andruzzi, President, Joe Andruzzi Foundation. “The enduring flames of the WaterFire bonfires, which unite and inspire the community, are symbolic of our Foundation’s UpBeat philosophy and our approach to tackling cancer’s impact. I can think of no better setting for the Foundation’s dedicated supporters and inspirational patients to gather and celebrate. We would especially like to thank one of our most ardent supporters, East Commerce Solutions, Inc., and the entire WaterFire community for helping to make this special lighting possible.”
“Rally4Recovery is pleased to collaborate for the fourth year with WaterFire to put a public face on recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, mental illness and developmental disabilities,” said Jim Gillen, Chair of the RI Recovery Month Coalition. “We know how important it is for Rhode Islanders and our elected officials to know that people can and do recover and lead full and productive lives when they get the help they need.” Rally4Recovery takes place at Roger Williams National Memorial and includes a procession to Memorial Park at WaterFire.
“National Grid strongly supports WaterFire and all that it means for Providence and Rhode Island,” said Timothy F. Horan, president of National Grid in Rhode Island. “This signature event has become a leading contributor to the vitality of our economy as it continues to gain international recognition while drawing thousands of visitors who might otherwise not have visited the region.”
“Much in the way that WaterFire has played an indelible role in transforming the City of Providence into the cultural destination it is today, all of us at Roger Williams University and our School of Law aim to impact the lives of Rhode Islanders across the state – from our Community Partnerships Center and our Pro Bono Collaborative to our Oyster Gardening initiative and the analysis and expertise our School of Law offers in the legal community. We are thrilled to partner with WaterFire and share the RWU story with all of this season’s attendees.” – Roger Williams University President Donald J. Farish
“Season after season, WaterFire brings great joy, peace and a sense of genuine community to all who experience it,” said Bob Twomey, Webster Bank’s regional president for Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. “Webster Bank is very pleased to play a small role in that by returning as a season sponsor for the seventh consecutive year.”
“In celebration Bryant University’s 150 Year anniversary, the US-China Institute and Confucius Institute at Bryant University are proud to be a sponsor of WaterFire Providence to celebrate our diversity through promoting Chinese language and cultural heritage.”
“I am very pleased that Alpert Medical School is co-sponsoring WaterFire with our principal teaching partner, Rhode Island Hospital, on September 7, 2013. Together we are working towards a healthier Rhode Island!” – Jack A. Elias, MD, dean of medicine and biological sciences, Brown University
