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Thanks to these sponsors for contributing their food and drink (and one bike) products and keeping the crew energized and mobile throughout this production. Drop by the sites below to see what each business is doing to stand out from the others.

guayakiGuayakí
www.guayaki.com
-...feel the good energy!


With a passion for mate, Guayakí partners with small farmers and indigenous communities to source mate from the sub-tropical forests of South America. From the simple love of a beverage, Guayakí drinkers have become a driving force for conservation and community development by paying a fair trade price for rainforest-grown mate. In honor of the Aché Guayakí people native to the mate forest, we bring you Guayakí Yerba Mate. When you purchase Guayakí Yerba Mate at the “MARKET” you are “DRIVING” the “RESTORATION” of the Guayakí Rainforest Preserves and its people. Guayakí creates markets for rainforest mate which provide a sustainable economic alternative to destructive income generating practices such as deforestation for lumber, cattle grazing, and monocrop agriculture. This principle of renewable resource management supported by consumers of sustainable products is called Market-Driven Restoration™. Guayakí uses a triple bottom line to measure success: Economic Viability, Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship.

columbiaColumbia Gorge Organics
www.columbiagorgeorganics.com
-Great Organic Products!


Columbia Gorge Organic Fruit Company is a family-owned business that is 100% organic! We produce fresh-packed fruit, and canned premium fruit for your enjoyment anytime as well as producing 100% organic, super premium juices. Currently our farm, Stewart Farms Inc., is approximately 150 certified organic acres producing apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums. Our philosophy about sustainable agriculture all starts with how a farmer treats their soils. Soil fertility is our prime goal and we believe that a healthy soil produces food that has the proper balance of vitamins and minerals promoting better health. This is why we have an on-site compost facility that produces the highest quality humus that we apply to our soils annually. Organic farming is not about letting nature farm the planet, but rather, relying upon highly-skilled farmers to bring our worlds’ food supply to a new level.

nutriliciousNutrilicious
www.nutrilicious.com
-Natural Bakery Inc.


Nutrilicious Natural Bakery was started by a Vegan baker; who couldn't find anywhere to buy sweet treats. One thing lead to another, and after 14 years, Nutrilicious is the largest family-owned bakery in the Country supplying Donuts, Cookies and Brownies to the health food industry. While we have grown our company, we are still a small bakery who handcrafts every item made. We make small batches of products not only to insure freshness but also quality. Our master bakers have had years of training in producing by hand the finest, all natural recipes available. Our guarantee to you is your 100% satisfaction. If for any reason, you are unhappy with the quality of the product you purchase from us, please contact us. We will either refund your money or send you another product of your choosing. Servicing our customers is the top priority and our reliable, friendly and prompt service is well recognized. We look forward to the continuing challenges of providing the freshest and best tasting foods for our customers.

numiNumi Teas
www.numitea.com
-Organic teas


Numi's vision is to inspire well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. Numi elevates the tea experience through quality, creativity, and authenticity. We are grateful to those who contribute to our tea journey, and we hope to have a positive impact on all members of our Communitea - from farmer to packer to our fellow tea drinker. Conscientious of the impact of our actions, we aspire to be environmentally responsible and globally sustainable by using recyclable and biodegradable packaging and sustainable bamboo in our merchandising. We continue our commitment to environmental responsibility in our warehouse operations, where we only use recyclable and biodegradable materials for the packaging of our products. All of our shipping boxes and supplies are recyclable and most contain recycled and post consumer waste material. We use soy-based packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable (they actually dissolve in water). In addition, we minimize our energy use by enjoying the natural light that showers through the multiple skylights in our warehouse and distribution center. Throughout our entire facility, we practice a thorough recycling program.

belgiumNew Belgium Brewery
www.newbelgium.com
-Fine Quality Beer


Founded by an electrical engineer and a social worker, it only makes sense that New Belgium has always looked for ways to be energy efficient and socially responsible. Through embracing new technologies, seeking out alternative forms of energy and reducing our waste stream, we strive to make smart business decisions and do well by the environment each and every day. We are currently focused on the following areas of environmental balance. Since its inception, New Belgium Brewing Company has donated more than 1.6 million dollars to organizations in the communities where we do business. For every barrel of beer sold the prior year, New Belgium donates $1 to philanthropic causes within our distribution territory. The donations are divided between states in proportion to their percentage of our overall sales. This is our way of staying local and giving back to the communities who support us.

source_naturalsSource Naturals
www.sourcenaturals.com
-Vitamins, Formulas and Herbs


Source Naturals was founded by C.E.O. Ira Goldberg in 1982. At that time, the kind of nutritional formulations he envisioned -- for both the maintenance of well-being and the enhancement of life -- simply didn't exist. Although commonplace today, the idea of using many different nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and nutraceuticals in one formulation was a rarity. Source Naturals pioneered the category with the introduction of Wellness Formula®, now the industry's most popular natural immune support product. Subsequently, we have produced numerous best-selling formulas, such as Life Force™ Multiple, Positive Thoughts™, Liver Guard™, Mental Edge® and many more! Source Naturals manufactures a line of comprehensive products we refer to as Bio-Aligned Formulas™. Bio-Aligned Formulas are designed to help bring the power of alignment to the body by evaluating the root causes of body system imbalances, and then providing targeted nutrition. These formulas not only address nutritional symptoms directly, but also deal with their underlying causes in interrelated body systems. Source Naturals was among the first to introduce scores of nutrients to America that have since become household names, for example, lipoic acid, N-acetyl cysteine, N-acetyl glucosamine, propolis, and spirulina. Our line of more than 400 products reflects the latest advances in nutritional research, with a comprehensive selection of single-entity nutrients in their highest quality and most bioavailable forms.

wavecrestWavecrest
www.wavecrestlabs.com
-Changing the way the world moves


WaveCrest is a leading-edge technology company that is developing and commercializing advanced electric propulsion and drive systems by applying modern materials, computing and advanced design approaches to traditional electric power that provides high-performance, cost-effective, non-emission, quiet transportation and industrial applications. Clearer skies, cleaner water and greener lands are goals shared throughout the world. What the global community does today to sustain the environment will determine how much of the earth’s natural resources are left for future generations. But how will we do it? Today, transportation accounts for half of the world’s annual oil consumption, and the power grid that heats, cools, and lights our homes, offices and factories is woefully inefficient and wastes up to two-thirds of the fuel needed to maintain it, which is primarily oil and coal – expensive, dirty and limited fossil fuels. What has been missing in our quest for a better world is a cleaner, safer and more powerful and efficient way to drive our cars as well as our economy. Until now. WaveCrest is paving the way for new vehicles and industrial equipment that are environmentally friendly but don’t compromise performance. Using innovative software controls, combined with advanced electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical designs, WaveCrest Hybrid Vehicle Systems are powerful and efficient electric propulsion and drive technologies that are quiet and do not produce heat or emissions, which when integrated into transportation and industrial applications, has the power to reduce dependence on oil and other polluting sources of energy. At WaveCrest, we’re changing the way the world moves®. Come with us.

gotGot.net
www.got.net
-Internet Services


Since 1995 Got.net has served Santa Cruz and beyond with business class Internet services. Our knowledgeable and friendly support staff is available seven days a week to help you with your network, web site and other information technology needs.