Sponsors

Grand Circle's Vision: We help change people's lives We will strive to be the world leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for American Travelers over 50 -providing impactful and intercultural experience that significantly improve the quality of their lives.

Castanea Partners is a private equity firm that invests in small and middle market companies in publishing, education, training, consumer products, specialty retail, and marketing services. We participate in traditional management buyouts, sales of private companies, industry consolidation opportunities, growth and acquisition equity, and operationally challenging situations.

"At the center of our challenge as an enterprise is a fundamental obligation to innovate and operate as a community of leaders-aligned around a set of values: humanity, humility, integrity and excellence. More than mere words, these beliefs stand at the foundation of all we pursue-in relationships with stakeholders, as stewards of the company's mission, and as engaged citizens committed to sharing strength in our global community." - Jeff Swartz, President & CEO, The Timberland Company

Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for non-profit agencies, working on the front lines, serving disadvantaged youth in the Greater Boston area. The Foundation To Be Named Later (FTBNL), a branch of the Red Sox Foundation, was launched in early Spring of 2005 by Paul Epstein, a social worker in the Brookline Public School system, and his brother, Red Sox Executive Vice President and General Manager Theo Epstein. The twin brothers always knew they wanted to make a difference and help young people achieve their dreams - not matter how small or how BIG!

Next Street is a merchant bank founded to serve high-performing, high-potential inner city small businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. Next Street selects businesses that are poised for growth and, in the context of a long-term trusted advisor, provides them with the tandem assets of finance and advice that together ensure they achieve their full potential.

Company Philanthropy: Paradigm Properties supports a number of nonprofit organizations through direct giving as well with emphasis in the areas of social justice and youth leadership development.