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EMBARQUE PARTNERS WITH TOPSPIN PING-PONG TOURNAMENT & CHARITY EVENTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 31, 2011:
Embarque, the world’s
leading provider of environmentally responsible chauffeured
services, is partnering with nonprofit organization TopSpin to
promote educational opportunities in three major cities across
the United States: Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City.
Through a series of charity events, TopSpin has raised over
$300,000 its first two years, joining over 1,100 influencers
from sports, entertainment and media while also acting as a
consensus building platform to generate attention to high-impact
organizations focused on local education. Embarque will be
sponsoring the events in three cities, as well as providing
ground transportation to and from the events at no cost to
attendees. Other sponsors include Turner Sports, EA Sports,
MKTG Marketing, and Coca-Cola.
"We’re delighted to be working once again with
TopSpin to raise awareness and funds for this important
cause-and to make sure everyone gets home safely," said
Gary Kessler, President and CEO of Embarque’s parent
company, Carey International. "Embarque was founded on the
principles of good corporate citizenship, and we are proud to be
participants in TopSpin’s mission to empower young people
in the communities we serve."
About TopSpin
TopSpin is a nationwide community of professionals joining
together to support nonprofits dedicated to solving the
nation’s most pressing child education issues. Partnering with
local nonprofit organizations and corporate sponsors, TopSpin
began as a way to bring together business communities in support
of local education by hosting charity events featuring a
ping-pong tournament, silent auction, and guest DJ every holiday
season for the purpose of raising funds, generating awareness
and providing critical support that will help empower
America’s youth.
Beginning in New York City in 2009, TopSpin has grown into a
premiere industry event and corporate marketing platform,
raising $300,000 and attracting over 1,100 professionals in just
its first two years.
About Embarque
Launched in 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Carey
International, Inc., Embarque delivers value-priced chauffeured
transportation solutions utilizing a 100% Carbon Balanced fleet
of US EPA SmartWay certified vehicles, a dedicated team of
professional drivers, and the robust operational platforms of
Carey International, Inc. Available in select cities across the
United States and the United Kingdom, Embarque services include
airport transfers, point-to-point, and hourly, as directed. For
more information, please visit www.embarque.com.
About Carey International, Inc.
Carey International, Inc. is the global leader in chauffeured
services and ground transportation logistics management,
providing full-service solutions for the world’s most
discerning travelers. Since 1921, the Carey brand has
represented uncompromising reliability and impeccable
professionalism, safety, security and quality. Carey
International, Inc. is comprised of two distinct brands that
offer unique customer experiences, but share the same set of
core competencies and centralized operational platforms.
About Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services
With locations in more than 550 cities and 60 countries, Carey
Worldwide Chauffeured Services’ industry-leading global
franchise network assures that passengers will experience the
same impeccable service and personalized attention virtually
anywhere in the world they need to travel. Carey Worldwide
Chauffeured Services offers premium chauffeured services that
include airport transfers, point-to-point service, hourly
charters, special occasions, and more. Carey also offers a
complete portfolio of specialized services in Meetings & Events,
Corporate Road Shows, Private Aviation/FBO Services, and special
international tours and travel packages. Carey’s certified
professional chauffeurs, world-class fleet of late-model
vehicles, and industry leading quality assurance program, set
the worldwide standard for chauffeured ground transportation.
For more information, please visit www.carey.com.
