NorthWestern Energy, a regional utility with its general offices in Butte has announced that they have renewed its major sponsor of the Montana Folk Festival returning to Butte this coming July 12-14.
"NorthWestern Energy has been a major sponsor of the festival since it first came to Montana in 2008 with a mix of cash and in-kind services that have permanently improved the power infrastructure of Uptown Butte. They continue to show their strong commitment to give back to the community in which they do business and we greatly appreciate their partnership," said George Everett of the Montana Folk Festival Executive Committee.Â
"We are proud to lend our support in a variety of ways including the many employees who volunteer their time to the festival. Butte is home to almost 600 employees and their families, the largest concentration in our three-state service area, and we have provided approximately $100,000 in support since the festival's inception," said Claudia Rapkoch, Director - Corporate Communications. "Our mission is to enrich lives through a safe, sustainable energy future and we're proud to help sustain this enriching community event that touches so many lives."
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Northwestern Energy's sponsorship is well timed too as it will be doubled thanks to the ongoing challenge by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to match business sponsorships up to $50,000.
For more details about the products and services of NorthWestern Energy, visit www.northwesternenergy.com .Â
For more details about the Montana Folk Festival returning this July 12-14, visit www.montanafolkfestival.com.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies that want to take advantage of the exposure to the crowds that are expected to grow to about 150,000 or more this year.Â
For more details about how the festival is shaping up, including available sponsorship opportunities and benefits, visit www.montanafolkfestival.com or call 497-6464.
