Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, December 19, 2007) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the addition of three new local partners: Thinkhaus, LLC, Crossridge Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and HKS, Inc. for the 2008 campaign. Specific details of the contracts were not disclosed.
“The Richmond Kickers proudly welcome these newest additions to our family of sponsors,” comments Kevin Goolsby, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “All three organizations maintain local offices and are eager to join us in making Richmond a dynamic place to live, work and play. The Kickers are pleased to be selected as an appropriate means to convey their message of corporate neighbor and community activist.”
Inking a new two-year agreement, Thinkhaus, LLC is the “Official Provider of Graphic Design Services for the Richmond Kickers.” Providing design services and creative input for the Kickers, the Thinkhaus team is comprised of individuals with backgrounds in graphic design and writing. Currently an Adjunct Professor of graphic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, John O’Neill, President, manages the team and serves as the graphic designer while Matthew Strange serves as the copywriter for the company. Thinkhaus strives to develop clear and functional designs, accessible to all peoples and used as a vehicle for creating better lives, to build stronger societies.
"Thinkhaus is excited by the opportunity to work with the Kickers, to develop concepts that will help them and the Richmond community flourish in the coming years, states John O’Neill."
Located in Glen Allen, VA, Crossridge Family and Cosmetic Dentistry has been named the “Official Provider of Dental Services to the Richmond Kickers” for the 2008 and 2009 seasons. Cosmetic dentist, Dr. Majd J. Babik, offers a wide range of services to achieve optimum dental health. From dental implants and porcelain dental veneers to teeth whitening and root canal therapy, Crossridge Family and Cosmetic Dentistry provides a unique dental experience in a modern and forward-thinking environment. A skilled and experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Babik offers on-time appointments and comfortable dental chairs with massage pads.
"As a soccer player and a fan of The Richmond Kickers, it brings me great honor to support this winning team with utmost dental care,” comments Majd John Babik, D.D.S. “My staff and I are looking forward to celebrate a mutually beneficial year with the Kickers. Let's Go Kickers!"
The “Official Provider of Architectural Design Services for the Richmond Kickers”, HKS, Inc. is a leading architectural design firm ranked among the top-three architectural/engineering firms, according to Building Design & Construction magazine. The HKS Richmond office, opened in 1994, serves Virginia and the surrounding Atlantic States. To date, the firm has completed more than 800 sports, healthcare, educational, interiors, and commercial projects totaling over $5 billion in construction for southeastern and mid-Atlantic clients.
“We value the Richmond Kickers’ contribution to the area,” said Chuck Means, AIA, ACHA, managing principal of HKS’s Richmond office. “Their involvement in the sport of soccer and with the youth of Richmond has been a mainstay. Through our sponsorship, we are excited to share in that contribution to the community and area youth – inspiring the next generation of soccer enthusiasts.”
“Sponsorship is an increasingly powerful marketing tool as it allows consumers to learn - through the organizations a company chooses to sponsor – what that company stands for and to encourage a dialogue,” continues Goolsby. “The Kickers provide a solid, local platform from which sponsors can attract potential clients, provide entertainment value for their associates, while enriching the community as a whole. Whether you wish to increase your brand recognition, reinforce your reputation as an industry leader or establish a new business, a Kickers sponsorship can help you achieve your objectives.”
