Sponsors

Snacktrition

“We’re excited to support ZuumQuest ‘08 because we share the philosophy of a positive, clean environment mixed with innovation and fun,” said Mike Mellace, CEO of Snacktrition®

About Snacktrition

Developed by snack food innovator Mellace Family Brands, Snacktrition offers great-tasting nut and dried fruit snacks that are fortified with valuable nutrients that adults and kids need as part of a balanced diet. The innovative line of natural, healthy snacks offer a terrific way to satisfy hunger while delivering some of the critical vitamins and nutrients a body needs. For more information, please visit www.snacktrition.com.

Mountain Valley Spring Water

“We love the Zummer and chose to sponsor ZuumQuest because believe in this environmental message,” said Breck Speed, CEO of Mountain Valley Spring Water.

About Mountain Valley Spring Water

Mountain Valley Spring Water, bottled at the same protected source since 1871, is America’s entry in the premium segment of the bottled water market. Breck Speed, CEO of Mountain Valley: “There is a strong and growing consumer preference towards quality spring water in recyclable glass as well as people who seek to buy local, domestically produced consumer products. The long history of Mountain Valley Water, our protected natural source, and the particular attributes of our nicely mineralized, high ph water, has attracted a loyal and growing consumer fan base.”

Connect

“ZuumCraft graduated from the CONNECT Springboard program in March of this year with a compelling business strategy and a strong team to translate this strategy into success. ZuumQuest 2008 will be an exciting launch for the Zuumer and we wish a great success for the ZuumCraft team” said Ruprecht von Buttlar, Director of Commercialization programs at CONNECT.

About CONNECT

CONNECT is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science businesses in San Diego.  Each year CONNECT delivers more than 300 programs and services that benefit more than 2,000 CEOs and companies. CONNECT is widely regarded as the nation’s most successful regional program linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for success.  Its programs include: Springboard, Venture Round Table, Frontiers in Science and Technology, FrameWorks, CEO Strategy Forum and Connect with CONNECT; affiliate programs with The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT), Tech Coast Angels (TCA), and MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF); and its awards and recognition programs, Hall of Fame, and The Most Innovative Products (MIP) Awards.