Vital Express Donates $2 Million to New Performing Arts Center
Vital Express has donated $2 million to the new College of the Canyons EPIC Center for the Performing Arts, which will be renamed the Vital Express Center for the Performing Arts.
Santa Clarita, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2004 -- Vital Express has donated
$2 million to the new College of the Canyons EPIC Center for the Performing
Arts, which will be renamed the Vital Express Center for the Performing
Arts.
Vital Express is a Valencia-based local and national transportation
service provider that is franchising its concept at the end of this month and
plans to open 120 franchises over the next year. Vital Express currently has
offices in San Francisco, Indianapolis, Houston and Charlotte, and plans to open
500 facilities nationwide.
"This is probably the most exciting thing that
has happened to the college in the past 20 years," said College of the Canyons
Superintendent/President Dr. Dianne Van Hook. "I think this will change the
nature of fund-raising for community colleges in California."
The $2
million will go toward a planned $5 million endowment fund designed to support
programming for students at College of the Canyons, as well as the center
itself.
"This really is a long-term investment not only in the college,
but in the community," said Vital Express co-owner Lisa Boaz. "We really wanted
to make a statement that said to our employees and to our customers that we have
created a business that is in it for the long-term. Hopefully, our commitment
will also spur further donations from other business and individuals in Santa
Clarita."
The new Vital Express Center at College of the Canyons
officially opened its doors Oct. 15, revealing a dazzling performing arts venue
that will host an exciting inaugural season of college, community and
professional performances.
The center's first performance is a college
production of “Big River,” an adaptation of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn.” Other performances range from concerts by the Santa Clarita
Symphony to professional acts such as Paul Anka and Melissa Manchester.
The state of California provided $15.9 million in funding for the
center, and the City of Santa Clarita provided an additional $2.4 million, most
of which was used to significantly boost the number of seats. The main
performance hall features two levels with as many as 926 seats, depending on its
configuration. The facility also features a more intimate “black box” theater
that can accommodate up to 125 people.
Vital Express is leading the way
as the premier nationwide same-day delivery company. It is recognized as a
leader in technology, with state-of-the-art equipment, quality vehicles and the
best personnel in the business. The strengths of, and trust in, the Vital brand
are creating new opportunities in logistics, supply-chain management and
on-demand delivery services increasing value to customers. Having the
ability to offer such a variety of services such as Air Freight, Hot-Shot
Direct, Time Definite LTL and Courier/Messenger has given Vital the strength to
provide premium transportation solutions for the growing demands of its
clientele.
For more information call (661) 362-3612. Visit the Vital
Express Center for the Performing Arts at www.vitalexpresscenter.com.
Release No.
COC-05-020
Copyright 2004 The Vital Express Center. All rights
reserved.
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