in its second successful year. “It was a fascinating experience,” said Kinard. “I was very impressed with the caliber of the staff , their dedication to the zoo, and their genuine love for animals. I’m so fortunate to have been the participant of this rewarding experience born from the partnership between CCNB and Brookgreen Gardens.” Th is is an example of one of the many ways in which Brookgreen’s Corporate and Community A premier corporate supporter for the past decade, Tidelands Health (formerly Georgetown Hospital System) has also held its annual Turkey Trot and employee holiday parties and picnics at Brookgreen Gardens. In 2016, Tidelands Health became a lead sponsor of our most popular annual event, Nights of a Th ousand Candles, which was recognized by the “Tidelands Health Entertainment Tent” naming. Brookgreen will host a “Tidelands Health Walk” in December 2017, when participants can also enjoy the festive light displays in the gardens. Initial meetings with corporate prospects help develop customized partnerships that meet mutuallybenefi cial marketing and Partners Partners, now numbering 102, interact with and support Brookgreen Gardens. Coastal Carolina National Bank became a Corporate Partner in 2016, and, in 2017, renewed its sponsorship of the four “Walking Trails at Brookgreen Gardens” as part of the bank’s initiative to promote health and wellness activities throughout the Grand Strand. In addition, Maura Utley, CCNB's Vice President/Director of Marketing, has cross-promoted Brookgreen Gardens with signage highlighting the walking trails program in their local branches. Brookgreen’s multifaceted partnerships with companies serving our community often evolve and expand over the years. “I was very impressed with the caliber of the staff , their dedication to the zoo, and their genuine love for animals.” Dawn Kinard Brookgreen Gardens’ Andrea DeMuth, VP/Curator of Zoological Collections, and Page Kiniry, President & CEO, with Dawn Kinard, CCNB, EVP/CFO (center) ~ 9 ~
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