CORPORATE SPONSORS
UCPWA is very excited to have so many great businesses in West Alabama support our programs. Below is a list and brief description of those corporations.
Hotel Capstone
Hotel Capstone, formally Four Points Sheraton, is ideally located on the University of Alabama's lovely Tuscaloosa campus and offers the perfect spot for business or pleasure. Plan a meeting or event with us, and enjoy 8,300 sq. ft. of meeting space, or escape to Tuscaloosa for a romantic weekend or relaxing getaway. Come and enjoy a unique and luxurious brand of Southern hospitality at our University of Alabama lodging. Hotel Capstone is proud to be the only full-service hotel in the Tuscaloosa area. Not only does UCPWA hold it's board meetings at Hotel Capstone, UCPWA & Hotel Capstone have teamed up together over the years for many fundraising events.
For more information on Hotel Capstone go to www.hotelcapstone.com
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc., located in Tuscaloosa County Alabama, U.S.A, is where the 2nd generation M-Class and the newest members of our Mercedes-Benz line, the R-Class and the GL-Class are manufactured. MBUSI just recently sponsored the community tent at the 2010 West Alabama State Fair & Exposition.
For more information on MBUSI go to http://mbusi.com
Phifer Wire
Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar screen, drawn wire, interior solar control fabrics, engineered products and outdoor designer fabrics industries. Phifer's workforce reflects the diversity, international versatility, and commitment to service demanded in the current marketplace. The Phifer Foundation has supported UCPWA for many years.
For more information on Phifer Wire go to www.phifer.com
WVUA TV Station
WVUA 7 and WUOA 23 are commercial television stations operated by the University of Alabama in the College of Communication and Information Sciences. Their broadcasts can be seen from Mississippi to Georgia across the Birmingham television market on Cable, Direct TV, Dish Net, U-Verse, and Over-the-Air. Their broadcast antenna is located on Red Mountain in Birmingham and reachs an estimated 1.8 million viewers in the market and up to 3 million viewers within the large broadcast signal. The stations simulcast programming and are listed as WVUA+ for ratings purposes. For many years UCPWA held their annual telethon on WVUA and WVUA continues to assist UCPWA with many of their events and fundraisers. WVUA has been a corporate sponsor since 2003.
For more information on WVUA go to www.wvua7.com
Nucor Steel-Tuscaloosa
Built in 1985, Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. has consistently demonstrated product versatility, quality, and cost advantages over traditional plate mills. Nucor mill was the first U.S. steel mill to employ Steckel mill technology to produce high quality wide plate from coil. Nucor produces over 1.2 million tons of carbon and pressure vessel steel coil, discrete plate, and cut-to-length plate products annually. Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa came on board with UCPWA in 2007 and was a major donor toward the construction of the first accessbible playground/park located next to UCPWA's office on Rice Mine Rd. in Northport, AL.
For more information on Nucor Steel go to www.nucor.com
The Tuscaloosa News
The Tuscaloosa News is a daily newspaper serving Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, and the surrounding area in West Central Alabama. The newspaper is a member of the New York Times Regional Media Group, a subsidiary of the New York Times Company, through the corporate entity of NYT Holdings, Inc., an Alabama corporation. The News has twelve-month average circulation of 32,700 daily and 34,600 Sunday. Of the 25 daily newspapers published in Alabama, the News has the fifth highest daily circulation.The Tuscaloosa News has been a corporate sponsor since 2005.
For more information on Tuscaloosa News go to www.tuscaloosanews.com
Walnut Hill Designs, Inc.
Walnut Hill Designs, Inc. has been in the catering business for eight years and is located in Gordo, Alabama. Sandra Junkin, owner and operator has been a strong supporter of UCP for many years catering several signature events. UCPWA is very excited to have Walnut Hill Designs as one of our newest Corporate Sponsors.
For more information on Walnut Hill Designs go to www.walnuthilldesigns.net
BAILA VENUES
Baila Venues opened it's doors in July 2010 and is located in Northport, Al. off Hwy. 82 in the former Johnny Ray's BBQ location. Baila is the first private location in Northport for holding receptions, birthday parties, weddings, christianings .. just about anything you need a venue to host. The spacious location has great parking and can seat up to 200 guests. Ms. Connie Ramos is the owner and proprietor of Baila Venues and has hosted fundraisers for various Non-Profits to assist them in raising money for their cause. UCPWA is extremely grateful to Baila for their support and looks forward to many more events at their location. For more information on how to book your event at Baila Venues contact Ms. Ramos at 205-799-1440.
Tuscaloosa Flower Shop
Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe is a full service florist with delivery servicing the Tuscaloosa, Northport, Duncanville, Cottondale, Vance areas including businesses such as: Druid City Hospital, DCH Northport, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel, Memory Chapel Funeral Home, Sunset Funeral Home, Heritage Funeral Home, Magnolia South Funeral, Magnolia North, Druid City Funeral Home, Rollins Mortuary, Van Hoose Steele Mortuary, Williams Funeral Home, Wills Mortuary. Please visit our website to browse our large selection of beautiful arrangements and gifts for any occassion including the following: Birthdays, Anniversary, New Baby, Love & Romance, Get Well, Sympathy & Funeral, Wedding Flowers, Thinking of You, Thank You, Congratulations, Sorry, Just Because, Summer Flowers, Patriotic, Corporate Gifts and Flowers and more. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to place an order online or call our florists at (205) 758-3065. Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe is always here to serve you and make your flower-sending experience a pleasure. UCPWA has been a customer of Tuscaloosa Flower Shop for years and is proud that they are now our newest corporate sponsor!
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