Thousands To "Mingle with the Stars" At The Principal Plaza
August 11, 2006 (Des Moines, Iowa)
Who:
- Thousands of Principal Financial Group® employees
- Barry Griswell, chairman and CEO of the Principal Financial Group
- Shannon Cofield, president of United Way of Central Iowa
- Celebrities such as Darth Vader, Superman and Batman
- Entertainment provided by Danny and the Dreamers
What:
The Principal Financial Group will kickoff its annual United Way campaign with a red carpet themed event, "And The Winners Are." The event will include lunch, information on how employees' contributions benefit the community, prize drawings and entertainment.
When:
Friday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Be there at 11:30 a.m. when the stars arrive in a limousine, including Barry Griswell and Shannon Cofield
Why:
As the 2006 recipient of United Way's Spirit of America award, the highest honor granted by United Way of America, the Principal Financial Group is proud to kickoff our United Way campaign with a goal of raising $2.5 million in 2006.
Where:
The Principal Plaza, located between 7th Street and 8th Street
Metered parking is available along 8th Street.
Media Contacts:
- Laura Dunn, the Principal Financial Group, 515-246-4907, dunn.laura@principal.com
- Rhonda Clark-Leyda, the Principal Financial Group, 515-247-6634, clark-leyda.rhonda@principal.com
