Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore is part of an international banking group with an extensive network of over 1,600 branches and outlets in more than 70 countries in the Asia Pacific Region, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the United Kingdom and the Americas.
Standard Chartered Bank has a history of 150 years in Singapore, opening its first branch here in 1859 and in October 1999 was among the first international banks to receive a Qualifying Full Bank (QFB) licence. It serves both Consumer and Wholesale Banking customers.
The Bank employs over 5,500 people in Singapore and has a network of 17 branches, 27 ATMs, and 6 Priority Banking centres. Standard Chartered Bank is the only international bank to offer NETS service, giving its customers access to EFTPOS at over 17,000 outlets islandwide
Standard Chartered Bank is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity.
Standard Chartered Bank has been the title sponsor of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon for eight years since 2002, reflecting its commitment to the community. The marathon also resonates with what Standard Chartered stands for as an organization – courage, ‘going the distance’, and leading by example to be the Right Partner.
For more details, please visit http://www.standardchartered.com
New Balance began as a Boston-based arch support company in the early 1900's, developed into a specialized shoe manufacturer in the 1970's, and has grown to become a leading global athletic products company.
New Balance has since been a brand concerned with meeting the needs of the everyday athlete. Part of producing superior footwear and athletic apparel is manufacturing it to fit all widths and sizes, because a better fit produces better performance.
Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. We support this mission by conducting our internal and external relationships according to these core values: integrity, teamwork and total customer satisfaction.
Over the past decade, New Balance has grown substantially. Worldwide sales have increased from $210 million in 1991 to $1.55 billion in 2006. We attribute this success to our ongoing commitment to integrity, teamwork, total customer satisfaction, performance fit and technological innovation.
For more details, please visit http://www.newbalance.com.sg
Think Sharp, Act Fast - So you're making all the necessary preparations to ensure top physical form for the marathon. But as all marathon runners know, the mental state is equally crucial to running a good race, especially when you've "hit the wall" in your run. Your mind has to be in the best of forms, focused and determined to push forward and complete the race at all costs.
Be Ready - Berocca contains a unique combination of micronutrients which not only helps your body to release the energy from your carbo-loading, but also helps you to focus during the run. Its high dose of B and C vitamins, fortified with essential minerals, work in synergy to enhance your performance. Berocca is also useful at other times when you need to maintain concentration such as at work or during exams.
For more details, please visit http://www.berocca.com/
HARMONIC HEALTH
Harmonic Health Singapore Pte Ltd (“Harmonic Health”) is a health and wellness company dedicated to enabling active and healthier lifestyles through the practice of population-base medicine. The company comprises an expert scientific team - comprising of USA and Singapore-based physicians and researchers - from various health sciences disciplines such as bariatric medicine, eating disorders, and sports psychology. The company develops products and programs that help improve weight control, health, wellness, pain relief, and promote graceful aging. Key products introduced into Singapore include Dr. Joint Pain and Double Block.
DR. JOINT PAIN
Dr. Joint Pain™ is a topical pain relief cream. Key ingredient is Celadrin®, an all natural derived fatty acid compound scientifically designed to provide relief. Dr. Joint Pain™ is suitable for long term use. It assists flexibility and promotes healthy joint functions.
Safe with no side effects, Dr. Joint Pain™ can be applied to any injured area other than open wounds. It also offers pain relief resulting from sore muscles, swelling, redness, stiffness and a compromised ability to perform daily tasks.
When it hurts, Dr. Joint Pain with Celadrin ® bring pain relief.
May 27, 2009
For more details, please visit http://www.harmonichealth.com
OUTDO YOURSELF with 100PLUS - Singapore’s No. 1 isotonic drink, 100PLUS, was launched in 1984 to satisfy the growing demand for a sports-based beverage. This specially formulated ‘thirst and body-quencher’ helps to replenish lost fluids and combat the effects of dehydration, heat, and exertion - supporting you while achieving peak performance in your active lifestyle.
100PLUS hydrates you by combining fluids, glucose and electrolytes for quick and efficient restoration of the body, better than water can. The combination of glucose, electrolytes and fluids help to accelerate the body’s absorption of fluids, while the glucose provides an immediate available source of energy needed by the muscle tissue.
100PLUS is available in regular, tangy tangerine and lemon lime flavours that may come in 330 ml cans, 500 ml PET bottles, and 1.5L PET bottles at all leading stores. 100PLUS carries the "Healthier Choice Symbol" for meeting the category criteria of having less than 7 grams of sugar per 100ml.
For more details, please visit http://www.100plus.com.sg
Fresh air. Big sky. Open spaces. Nature can be much more than scenery. It can be a retreat, a challenge, a training partner.
And because you need energy for your active lifestyle, you wouldn't want to leave the classic crunch of Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars behind.
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars are 100% natural and an excellent source of whole grain*. They will help keep you going, whether you're running a marathon or climbing a mountain. They are also healthy snack bars which you can consume any time, anywhere.
Delicious, wholesome and easy to bring along, they are The Energy Bar Nature Intended®.
* Excellent source of whole grain = at least 16g of whole grain per labeled serving.
** Contains Soy, Almond, Peanut, Pecan, Hazelnut and Walnut Ingredients
For more details, please visit http://www.naturevalley.com
ELM has been at the forefront of manufacturing awards and recognition for over 4 decades. Established since 1968, we have grown over the years to become Singapore’s leading manufacturer of customised gifts.
Through the valued support of our customers, we have to date developed a sales network spanning over 22 countries across the globe. Increased production requirements allowed us to expand to our current 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Singapore which houses state-of-the-art equipment. We are also supported by 2 other production facilities in the region. Combining the efficiency of our manufacturing capabilities and the mastery of our artisans have resulted in ELM’s continued exacting standards of product quality and timely delivery.
Our belief is that gifts are symbolic reflections of appreciation, acknowledgement and celebration. As such, we constantly develop new designs and customisable options to create something special for that exceptional person. Through the gifts we create, we wish to encourage goodwill, enhanced work performance and loyalty for the recipients towards their corporations.
Our promise to our stakeholders; we will continually push the boundaries of innovation and maintain the highest standards of manufacturing to provide cost effective and value-added solutions in all your awards and recognition needs.
For more information, please visit www.elm.com.sg
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is ranked amongst the best in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and DestinAsian magazines. Located in the heart of Marina Bay, Singapore's newly transformed arts, entertainment, cultural and historical hub, the hotel is just a 10-minute walk to the Padang – starting point of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009.
Set amidst seven acres of tropical landscape, the 32-storey tower with 608 guest rooms and suites is home to an impressive 4,200-piece contemporary modern art collection with works by artists such as Frank Stella and Dale Chihuly. All the exceptionally large guestrooms and bathrooms offer spectacular panoramic views, with luxurious bath and bedding experiences for a well-deserved pampering. Services and facilities include restaurants and a lounge serving Chinese, Western and international favourites; a Fitness Centre and Spa with swimming pool, indoor gym, tennis court and spa treatment rooms; and a business centre. For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com
National Parks Board (NParks) is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of the Garden City. Beyond green infrastructure, NParks is committed to enhancing the quality of life through creating memorable recreational experiences and lifestyles.
NParks manages 10% of Singapore's total land area which comprises over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves. Adding to this is the extensive streetscape, or roadside greenery, that forms the backbone of our City in a Garden. An island-wide Park Connector Network is also being developed to link major parks and residential areas.
As Singapore’s scientific authority on nature conservation, NParks monitors and coordinates measures to ensure the health of Singapore’s biodiversity. This supports the overall thrust of our urban conservation model, which aims to conserve representative eco-systems in land-scarce Singapore for future generations.
NParks is also the lead agency in the efforts to continually upgrade the Landscape Industry in Singapore. It works closely with industry partners to promote good work practices and create a thriving, innovative and professional industry that will support Singapore’s aspirations of being a City in the Garden. Sign up for NParks' free enewsletter at www.nparks.gov.sg/mailinglist and receive regular updates on news, events and activities happening at our parks.
Alexandra Health offers personalised, multi-disciplinary and holistic care for the patient’s total well-being.
Established on 1 April 2008, Alexandra Health currently comprises the 400-bed general and acute care Alexandra Hospital as well as Jurong Medical Centre, a health hub providing outpatient specialist, diagnostic and day surgery services.
The existing Alexandra Hospital will be replaced by the new 550-bed Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) in Yishun in 2010. KTPH will cater to the needs of the community in the northern part of Singapore. It will herald the birth of a new generation of healthcare community clusters providing holistic healthcare services to the people in Singapore.
To find out more about Alexandra Health, visit www.alexandrahealth.com.sg.
Marathon-Photos.com photographs and films various distance and endurance events around the world, and displays the images and video footages of your finish on the Internet for viewing and ordering.
To view your photos, simply find the event on our website and type in your race number. Orders may be placed online, with a number of secure payment options.
We offer an exciting range of photo products, including print and digital options. The highly popular Digital Super Pack offers all identified images of an athlete in all purchase options. Digital orders are available to download the next working day from receipt of payment.
Our illustrious experience and strong team of photographers will effectively capture your achievement. For the best photos, we would like runners to have their bib numbers clearly visible - and to smile!
We look forward to photographing and filming you on the day. For more information, please visit www.marathon-photos.com
The watch with a name of “Citizen” was named in hopes of launching into the world and being widely loved by many citizens. All about production of Citizen began from this point. As we all wished, Citizen Watches are now loved by a lot of people, not only as a tool to know time, but also an item to express sense of value of a person who wears the watch.
“Integration of techniques and beauty” is a new value produced by the blend of the newest technology and fine grace. Under this concept of Citizen Brand Watches, Citizen has produced Eco-Drive technology which is constantly keeping on running anytime and anywhere, as long as there is light.
In response to the increasing significance of environmental concerns and a strong commitment to relieve global environmental problems, Citizen developed this exclusive “Eco-Drive” technology onto wristwatches that neither harms people nor the environment. The Eco-Drive refers to the ecologically sound method of driving the new range of Citizen Watches for men and women that is friendly to people and the environment: The power of any source of available light.
The latest models of Citizen Eco-Drive watch are available in various styles, designs, according to a wearers’ taste. Every single watch has a trademark, Eco-Drive on its dial and back case.
For more information, please visit www.citizen.com.sg
MediaCorp TV Channel 5, one of the four channels under MediaCorp TV, is Singapore’s No. 1 English TV station. It is a 24-hour general entertainment and sports channel with a mix of local and international mass-appeal programmes.
MediaCorp TV Channel 5 has a heritage of creating highly-rated and award-winning local productions featuring Asian faces and themes, such as Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Living with Lydia, True Files, Unexpected Access, Incredible Tales and Parental Guidance.
The channel is also among the first in Asia to produce formatted versions of top-rated international game shows, like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, The Weakest Link and Deal or No Deal.
MediaCorp is Singapore’s leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies and digital media. Winner of numerous international awards and accolades including Asia Television's Broadcaster of the Year, MediaCorp’s vision is to become Asia’s top media company, delivering valued content to the world.
For more information, please visit: www.5.mediacorptv.sg.
Andersen’s of Denmark Ice Cream Co. was first established outside Denmark in Solvang, California (1978) under the name of The Great Danish Cone Company. Our presentation is based around the original Danish cone maker, manufactured by our founder’s family in Denmark. The products were and are still made using the family’s traditional recipes, dating back more than three generations.
Only the finest natural ingredients imported from Denmark, Australia, Belgium and around the world are used for our super premium traditional Danish Ice Cream. The liberal use of pure fresh cream creates a satisfying and refreshing treat. In addition, our waffle cones are baked daily in our premises to ensure absolute freshness.
Being a dual concept café, purchases can be made at our take-away counter, or at our full-serve dine-in area. You will be spoilt for choice as you choose from a wide variety of exquisite ice cream flavours, fondue creations, mouth-watering cakes, pastries and other delectable treat- all at valued for money prices.
For more information, please visit: www.andersensofdenmark.com
Owned by the Select Group of Companies, a public listed organization with more than a decade of experience in food catering, Stamford Catering Services has been the leading one-stop catering solutions provider offering a superb holistic experience to various segments of the market.
Our inventive catering concepts have positioned us as the leading catering outfit in Singapore that many customers approach, for their important functions such as their corporate events, home parties, weddings as well as high-end buffets. We make painstaking efforts to ensure that customers receive top quality food and services from us.
‘Make a Statement, Leave an Impression’ is what we at Stamford Catering strive towards. We firmly believe that every occasion deserves the best: delicious cuisine, excellent service and immaculate set up. Only then would your guests feel that you genuinely care about their presence, and in making this statement, you leave them with an everlasting impression.
For more information, please visit http://stamfordcs.com.sg/
Showtec Communications Pte Ltd (also known as Showtecgroup Pte Ltd), is the top professional entertainment company in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and China (Beijing & Shanghai). Equipped with the most comprehensive and extensive range of equipment and technical support, our team of professional engineers and technicians will assist you in achieving the best results for all your marketing programmes and strategies.
At Showtec, our extensive portfolio of completed and nation projects testify our commitment to achieve only the highest standard of our professional services. Some of our completed projects include the Asian Youth Games 2009, National Day Parade 2006-2009, IMF / World Bank Annual Meeting, World Economic Forum (WEF), Sea Games 2009, Abu Dhabi Summer Festival 2009 and Beijing Olympic Games.
We specialize in permanent installation and rental of sound, lighting, video, truss, rigging system and electrical works. We are also the sole distributor of Logic System speaker system, Elements Lab LED video screen and DTS Lighting, all of which were used in the Singapore National Day Parade over the past few years.
For more details, please visit http://www.showtecgroup.com
PowerBar is dedicated to offering sound nutrition information and a full spectrum of great-tasting food and beverage options. Backed by decades of sports nutrition experience, POWERBAR is developed for athletes who need a rapid boost of immediate energy during sporting activities.
POWERBAR Gel is a concentrated, easily digested carbohydrate gel containing a scientifically balanced combination of complex and simple carbohydrates. The C2 max formulation of glucose and fructose provide fast fuel to your bloodstream in just a few minutes after intake. This makes POWERBAR Gel the ideal energy supplements for long endurance event such as running the marathon.
Use POWERBAR Gel immediately before an event, then top up during the event whenever you need an extra energy boost. During the marathon, it is best to consume one packet after the first hour and one packet at every 30-45 minutes interval. This will enhance a steady delivery of energy for optimal performance.
For more information, please visit: www.powerbar.com.
SuperSports delivers some of the world's most exciting sports action from around the world.
Serve up the aces with the very best of tennis, from the ATP World Tour to LIVE coverage of the French Open and US Open as well as the Davis Cup and Fed Cups.
For more information, please visit http://www.starhub.com/entertainment/channel/supersports.html.