New Hampshire based Hanaford Associates
New Hampshire based Hanaford Associates unveil Handicap Accessible RACECAR, BUZZ of World Congress & Expo on Disabilities show in Philadelphia, PA. Miss Wheelchair America, National Rifle Association Disabled Shooting Services, 76ERS Wheelchair Basketball, National Wild Turkey Federation Wheelin Sportsmen, Key Note Speaker/Internet Radio Host Scott Chesney, SC Governors Council Member Scottie O'Neal and numerous magazines and film crews shared interest.
Hanaford's Associates have partnered with Pepsi, Cumberland Farms, Jiffy Mart, Jolly Associates, Big Apple & WalMart to position product and increase sales. The most successful campaign was helping WalMart raise $250,000 for Children's Hospital at Dartmouth. Pepsi, Coke, Polar Beverages, Kraft, Keebler, Nabisco, Disney Food products were integrate players.
World Congress & Expo on Disabilities 590 people surveyed:
• 99.49% of the people would tell a friend.
• 91% would staying at a hotel.
• 90% would visit area tourist attractions
• 89.66% believed this news worthy.
• 72% would choose product brand or place of purchase to register to WIN a driving experience.
• 100% SURVEYED WOULD PURCHASE A VACATION SWEEPSTAKE TICKET TO BENEFIT SPINAL INJURY
WCDExpo interest gives hope that Hanaford Associates can network the past and the present to reach common goals. "I've talked with one group that is associated with SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and another guy whose father was VP of NASCAR. NASCAR & SCCA wants to penetrate New York market, this network can make it happen. Scott Chesney is physically disabled and found a way to walk on fire (on his hands)...we have a solution to bring NASCAR marketing to NYC.
| 76ERS Wheelchair Team front row l-r Jon DeAngelo, Brian Hanaford, Binh Scot, back row l-r Jimmy Falls, Eugene Tatom, Coach Eric Kreeb, Jeff Lewis | Key Note Speaker Scott Chesney host the third fastest growing talk show on the web, walked on his hands over fire, & swam with dolphins |
| Scottie O'Neal & Miss Wheelchair America Juliette Rizzo next to 2006 Champion Mike Olsen's NASCAR Busch East Little Tree's team car. | Greg Otto, URASSIST VP of business development and grandson of NASCAR's first VP with Brian Hanaford |