For immediate release April 18, 2008

Media contact: Hope H. Davis 410-869-7153

Sponsors for CCBC’s 50th anniversary gala contribute more than $160,000
to support student scholarships
CCBC hosts 50th Anniversary Gala April 26 at Martin’s Valley Mansion

Baltimore, Md. – Local businesses are showing their support for the Community College of Baltimore County and its students through sponsorship of the college’s 50th Anniversary Gala scheduled for April 26 at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley, Md. The theme for this golden anniversary, sold-out celebration is “Dancing with the Stars” with proceeds benefiting student scholarships at CCBC.

Businesses and individuals who have already pledged their support through sponsorships include:

Title sponsors ($25,000)
Comcast
Corridor Reznick LLC and Bonnie & Neil Katz Philanthropic Fund
Lawrence and Patricia Williams Scholarship Fund

Platinum Sponsors ($10,000)
Toyota
M&T Bank

Gold Sponsors ($7,500)
The Phillips Group of Maryland, LLC
CCS Presentation Systems

Silver Sponsors ($5,000)
The Grauel Scholarship for the Performing Arts
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group & KTBS Payroll

Bronze Sponsors ($3,000)
Essex Alumni Association
CCBC Alumni Association
St. Agnes Foundation
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
Campus Works, Inc.
PGT Inc. Trucking
CCBC Foundation Inc., Catonsville
Kollman & Saucier, P.A.
Local 486 Plumbers and Steamfitters
Spears/Votta & Associates, Inc.

“The gala is CCBC’s highlight event marking the college’s 50 years of educating and serving the community,” said Bruce Berman, vice president of Institutional Advancement. “We are extremely grateful for our sponsors who truly value the college’s contributions to the community. Their generosity will give students greater access to educational opportunities at CCBC.”