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2007 EVENT SPONSOR: Edie Hats

Edie Hats in the Net Loft on Granville Island has a legendary reputation for being the premiere hat retailer in North America and is cited as Vancouver's Favorite Hat Store! Drawing loyal customers from all over the world, its mission is to create a memorable experience
embracing fantasy, sensuality & richness that inspires unlimited possibilities. Edie's philosophy is that hats are an expressive, dramatic, personal accessory, allowing people to explore the different facets of their individual personalities. The store itself is created as a magical theatrical fantasy, allowing people to experiment, play and transform.

2007 SILVER SPONSOR: Sayo Nickerson, ReMax Real Estate Services

Sayo Nickerson has been actively involved in the Vancouver Real Estate market since 2001 and is currently ranked amongst the top 5% of all Lower Mainland Realtors. With 80% of her business coming from past client referrals, she has shown that her customers trust in her ability and are confident coming back to her again and again. She knows the secrets to selling your property quickly, for top dollar, with the highest level of service and the least amount of hassle! Whether you are a seasoned Seller or a first time Buyer, you will appreciate Sayo's no-nonsense and personable approach. Sayo became involved with the Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy in early 2006 and is honoured and pleased to be able to dance with and support such a wonderful company. For more information, call 604-263-2823!

2007 FASHION SPONSOR: OCHI Fashion

OCHI is an Asian-Western clothing manufacturer in Beijing and retailer in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The retail store is located in the heart of the Chinatown district on 121 East Pender Street. Next time you stroll through Vancouver’s Chinatown, make sure to stop in and try on some sexy cheong sams and colourful embroidered tops! Mainly marketed towards European tourists, many Vancouverites and friends have been outfitted for wedding dresses, cocktail dresses and sequined tank tops. Add some spice to your wardrobe and check it out! Call 604-683-3698.

2007 MAKE UP SPONSOR: Inside Out Solutions

With the wizardry of Vancouver make up artists, Inside Out Solutions designs the “Chinitas” look using renowned cosmetic lines, Artistry and NAO (Never Accept Ordinary). Artistry is one of the distinguished Top 5 prestige brands in the world. NAO is a fresh, new artist-grade cosmetics line with an attitude, perfect for the urban fashionista.

Inside Out Solutions is a marketing group blending social networking with e-commerce. They are world leaders in natural health & beauty, organic health & fitness, and environmental products, and market products & services from over 600 companies.

Stay tuned for the exciting launch of their new brand, TheOnlineButler.com. At the Grand Opening, learn about world class skin care, cosmetics, anti-aging solutions, weight management, health & heart testing, fitness and more. Enjoy fantastic giveaways, fun & invaluable information. Email fenton@theonlinebutler.com for more information.

2006 GOLD SPONSOR: Raymond James Ltd. & Graeme May

Raymond James and Vancouver investment advisor, Graeme May, became our corporate Gold Sponsor 2006, donating $5,000 to support “Café de Chinitas” and Flamenco in Vancouver. Raymond James Ltd. is a leading North American independent full service investment dealer offering a full range of professional investment services including: private client services, financial and estate planning, portfolio management, insurance, equity research, investment banking and institutional sales and trading. Through its network of approximately 4,800 Financial Advisors across Canada and the United States, Raymond James serves more than 1.3 million individual clients and manages client assets under administration approaching $200 billion. In Canada, Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

2006 BRONZE SPONSOR: Bell Canada

Bell Canada became a Bronze Sponsor, donating $1,000 to support our production of ‘Café de Chinitas”. Bell Canada is Canada is national leader in communications with 28 million customer connections across the country. The company provides consumers with simple solutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services, wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voice over IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Communications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is wholly-owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell 's products and services, please visit www.bell.ca , and for corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca.

2006 MAKE UP SPONSOR: ShopZone.ca

Thanks to ShopZone.ca for providing the wizardry of award winning make up artist, Ramen Kooner, who designed the “Chinitas” look with NAO and Artistry cosmetics. ShopZone.ca is a division of InsideOutSolutions.ca, which offers a simple, turnkey solution to help individuals set up and market their own online stores. ShopZone.ca features products and services from over 600 companies, focusing on natural health & beauty, and environmental products. For world class skin care, anti-aging solutions and cosmetics, weight management, health & heart testing, fitness and more, visit www.shopzone.ca.