Below are details and pictures from recent past events in which Panera has been involved in the community.
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2009 Events
February 21: Chocolate Festival in Kingsport
Panera took part in the Chocolate Festival supporting the American Kidney Foundation. The festival took place at Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, Tenn., where Panera and other food vendors gave away samples of their chocolate goods. Visit www.kidney.org/site/210/chocolateNE.cfm?ch=210 for more information.
March 18: Chattanooga Chamber Small Business Awards Luncheon
April: Star 102.1 Breakfast Fundraiser Supporting Make-A-Wish
Panera partnered with Star 102.1 to raise funds in
Knoxville for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.
April 11: Star 102.1 Easter Eggstravaganza in Knoxville
Panera Bread provided bagel samples to more than 1000
kids who came to Zuma Fun Park in
Knoxville
April 17: One Morning One Wish in Knoxville
Panera partnered with B97.5 in Knoxville to help raise
funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.
April 24: Race for the Cure Fort Oglethorpe
April 25: Waltz for Wishes in Knoxville
Panera Bread was involved with the 5th Annual Waltz for Wishes in Knoxville that benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. Visit www.wishetn.org for more information.
May 2: Bill Gregory Healthcare Classic
Panera gave away 4000 bagel samples to the 6000 registered
participants at the Bill Gregory Healthcare Classic supporting the
Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership in Dalton, Ga. Visit
www.nwgahealthpartners.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&itemid=116
for more information.
May 9: Girls on the Run of East Tennessee
Girls on the Run had their annual spring run at the
Bristol Motor Speedway and Panera gave bagel pieces away
to the 400+ runners. Visit
www.gotrnetn.org for more information.
May 10: Network of Strength Walk to Empower Chattanooga
Panera Bread gave away bagel samples to the 400 participants at the
Mother's Day Walk to Empower where participants raised funds for the organization which helps those affected by
breast cancer. The walk took place at the Tennessee Riverpark. Visit
www.networkofstrength.org/chattanooga/ for more information.
May 11: Chattanooga Youth Network Golf Tournament
May 23: Girls on the Run of West North Carolina
May 28: Chamber Networking in West Knoxville
June 2: Dalton Relay for Life
Panera Bread sponsored and participated in Dalton's Relay for Life at Dalton's Fairgrounds. This is an overnight walk with a remembrance ceremony and fund raising activities for the American Cancer Society. Panera Bread sponsored the event and provided bagel samples to the walkers. Visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=12744 for more information about the event.
The Knoxville Zoo will host their annual Feast with the Beasts and Panera will be giving out samples of the new fall salad during the event. Visit www.knoxville-zoo.org/feast.htm for more information.
2009 Events
February 21: Chocolate Festival in Kingsport
Panera took part in the Chocolate Festival supporting the American Kidney Foundation. The festival took place at Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport, Tenn., where Panera and other food vendors gave away samples of their chocolate goods. Visit www.kidney.org/site/210/chocolateNE.cfm?ch=210 for more information.
March 18: Chattanooga Chamber Small Business Awards Luncheon
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The Chattanooga-area Panera Bread cafes were
finalists in the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Small
Business Awards, in the 51-200 employees' category. The
awards were presented during a luncheon at the Chattanooga
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April: Star 102.1 Breakfast Fundraiser Supporting Make-A-Wish
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April 11: Star 102.1 Easter Eggstravaganza in Knoxville
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April 17: One Morning One Wish in Knoxville
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April 24: Race for the Cure Fort Oglethorpe
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Panera Bread was on hand to give out bagel samples to runners in the annual Race for the Cure which is a fundraiser for the Susan Komen Foundation. |
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April 25: Waltz for Wishes in Knoxville
Panera Bread was involved with the 5th Annual Waltz for Wishes in Knoxville that benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee. Visit www.wishetn.org for more information.
May 2: Bill Gregory Healthcare Classic
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May 9: Girls on the Run of East Tennessee
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May 10: Network of Strength Walk to Empower Chattanooga
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May 11: Chattanooga Youth Network Golf Tournament
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Panera Bread provided lunch for the 100+ golfers and volunteers at the Black Creek golf course. For more information about the event visit www.cynonline.com/www. |
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May 23: Girls on the Run of West North Carolina
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Girls on the Run of West North Carolina held their spring run and Panera gave away bagel pieces to the 1000+ runners. Visit http://girlsontherun.org/default.html for more information. |
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May 28: Chamber Networking in West Knoxville
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West Knox Chamber members were invited to the North Peter's Road cafe to sample coffee and network with each other. Visit www.farragutchamber.com for more information. |
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June 2: Dalton Relay for Life
Panera Bread sponsored and participated in Dalton's Relay for Life at Dalton's Fairgrounds. This is an overnight walk with a remembrance ceremony and fund raising activities for the American Cancer Society. Panera Bread sponsored the event and provided bagel samples to the walkers. Visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=12744 for more information about the event.
July 15: Fun Fest Kid's Central Kingsport
Panera Bread was a sponsor of Fun Fest Kid's Central in
Kingsport. Panera Bread
helped bring three inflatables and a train ride for the kids.
Panera Bread was also on site providing product samples
to the kids.
The Knoxville Zoo will host their annual Feast with the Beasts and Panera will be giving out samples of the new fall salad during the event. Visit www.knoxville-zoo.org/feast.htm for more information.
