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Vancouver 2010 sails into Port Metro Vancouver
September 29, 2008
As part of the Official Supplier partnership, the Port will provide facilities for VANOC’s use as part of a value-in-kind agreement. In return, the Port receives sponsorship rights in the port services product category for the 2010 Winter Games, and sponsorship rights to the Canadian Olympic team at the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Games.
Port Metro Vancouver will provide port properties to VANOC operations in preparation for and during the Games as part of the sponsorship agreement. This includes access to select areas of the Main Press Centre which is located on the waterfront at Canada Place.
Vancouver is the first oceanside Winter Games since Oslo in 1952 and this partnership marks the first time in Olympic Winter Games history that a port has been named an Official Supplier.
VANOC’s commitment to the principle of sustainability in areas such as accountability, environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic benefit was very much a factor in the Port’s decision to become involved, and reflects the Port’s position on community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
“As an Official Supplier, we look forward to providing components of the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and other port properties for the 2010 Winter Games. They will play an active role in, and make a significant contribution to this incredible event,” said Captain Gordon Houston, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver. “We are partnering with VANOC because we have shared values around sustainability, and we believe that the 2010 Winter Games will be very positive for our communities, British Columbia, and Canada.”
“The Port is an impressive gateway through which we will welcome the world in 2010,” said John Furlong, VANOC CEO. “As one of the most stunning ports in the world, its spectacular backdrop captures the spirit and natural beauty of Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada. We are pleased to welcome Port Metro Vancouver as an Official Supplier for the 2010 Winter Games.”
Today’s announcement by Captain Houston and John Furlong was made to over 200 employees and guests gathered at Port Metro Vancouver’s office at Canada Place.
About VANOC
VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com.
VANOC's marketing program is focused on securing mutually rewarding partnerships with shared values to generate sufficient revenue to host successful Winter Games in 2010 and to leave a financial legacy for sport. VANOC’s Worldwide TOP Partners include Coca-Cola, Atos Origin, GE, McDonald’s, Omega, Panasonic, Samsung and Visa. VANOC's National Partners are Bell Canada, Hbc, RBC Financial Group, GM Canada, Petro-Canada and RONA.
VANOC’s Official Supporters include Air Canada, BC Hydro, Bombardier Inc., the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Canadian Pacific, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Jet Set Sports, Ricoh Canada Inc., the Royal Canadian Mint and Teck Cominco Limited. VANOC’s Official Suppliers are 3M, Acklands-Grainger, Aggreko, Aquilini Investment Group, Birks, Britco, Canada Post, Canwest Publishing Inc., Deloitte, Dow Canada, EPCOR, Garrett Metal Detectors, General Mills, Hain Celestial Canada, Haworth Canada, Millennium Development Corporation, Nortel, Port Metro Vancouver, Purolator, Saputo, Sleep Country Canada, Sun Microsystems of Canada, The Globe and Mail, Tickets.com, TransCanada, Vancouver Airport Authority, Vincor Canada, Weston Bakeries, Workopolis and Wrigley Canada.