2008 Fall Arts Breakfast of Champions

On November 13, 2008, over 400 business leaders and arts representatives gathered together to honor the 2008 Top Business Donors to the Arts. The Breakfast focused on the importance of maintaining private support of the arts in economically challenging times. Speaker Roger Hinshaw, President of Bank of America, put it most eloquently in his address when speaking about the relationship between businesses and the arts. He said, "We are their partners - and they are our partners - in building a better community."

View photos from the event.

2008 Top Donors to the Arts

Business for Culture & the Arts was proud to recognize the following outstanding companies in 2008 for their support of arts and culture in our community.

Top Large Company Donors

1. Portland General Electric

2. Bank of America/ US Trust

3. The Standard

4. Wells Fargo

5. Nike, Inc.

6. US Bank/ US Bancorp Foundation

7. Target Stores

8. Qwest Communications

9. Washington Mutual Bank

10. Tektronix, Inc./ Tektronix Foundation

11. Pacific Power/ Pacific Power Foundation

12. Fred Meyer Stores

13. Oregonian Publishing Co.

14. The Boeing Company

15. Comcast

16. Mentor Graphics

17. Macy's

18. Laika

19. NW Natural

20. Blount International

Top Medium Company Donors	Top Small Company Donors
1. KeyBank	1. Gerding Edlen Development
2. Umpqua Bank	2. Washington Trust Bank
3. Zimmer Gunsal Frasca LLP	3. OregonLive.com
4. JELD-WEN	4. Hoyt Street Properties
5. Weiden + Kennedy	5. American Express
6. Stoel Rives LLP	6. American Industries, Inc.
7. Lane Powell	7. M&T Bank
8. Enterprise Rent-a-car	8. First Independent Bank
9. Miller Nash LLP	9. The Heathman Hotel
10. Tonkon Torp LLP	10. Boly:Welch Recruiting

Top Work for Art Participant

NW Natural

Visit Work for Art's website to learn more about this innovative workplace giving program.