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Charlotte Symphony Orchestra |
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 The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra believes that orchestral music
nurtures the human spirit and is integral to the preservation and
development of our American culture. It is their mission to perform a
broad range of this music, including appropriate genres of American
traditional and popular music, at the highest possible professional
standards consistent with fiscal responsibility.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
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 The public school system in Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a rich and
complex history. Built upon the efforts of many individuals who firmly
believed in the importance of education to this community, public
schools in this area have had a tremendous impact on the growth and
economy of the region—as well as the thousands of individuals it has
served. CMS's goal is to become the premier, urban integrated school
system in the nation.
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 Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200
markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108
plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands
include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury
and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit
Company.
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 General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, has been the
global industry sales leader for 75 years. Founded in 1908, GM today
employs about 327,000 people around the world. With global headquarters
in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In
2005, 9.17 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally. GM operates
one of the world's leading finance companies, GMAC Financial Services,
which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and
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 Customers enjoy great rates, superior online and in-person customer
service, and innovative claims service. They are the third largest auto
insurance group in the country, and offer you choices in how to shop
for, buy, and own auto insurance. Direct customers can buy online at
progressivedirect.com, or by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE. |
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 Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers® is the third largest quick-service
hamburger restaurant chain in the world, with more than 6,700
restaurants in North America and international markets. Founded by Dave
Thomas in 1969, Wendy's serves the best hamburgers in the business,
made with fresh beef hot-off-the-grill and a choice of toppings.
Wendy's also serves chicken sandwiches, fries, Frostys, soft drinks,
and a variety of fresh, healthful foods. |
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