MAWER SPONSORS YO-YO MA IN CONCERT… AND SO MUCH MORE
The final countdown is on for this weekend’s highly anticipated, long sold-out Calgary Philharmonic performance with superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Corporate support is an integral part of bringing world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma to the stage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, and the Calgary Phil is incredibly grateful to Mawer for their sponsorship of this concert.
Mawer believes strongly in contributing meaningfully to the vitality of its communities and has a long history of arts support in Calgary, showing its belief in the importance of having a vibrant arts sector. The Calgary Phil Blog spoke to Mawer Chief Marketing Officer Allison Webb about this cornerstone of their overall giving strategy.
Support for the arts is a pillar of your community support initiatives. Why is this so important to Mawer?
Allison Webb: Since 1974, our firm has made it a priority to give to the communities in which we live and work. We believe that vibrant arts communities create stronger cities where both people and businesses thrive. The arts encourage innovative thinking, offer new perspectives, and connect diverse community members – creating special places to live and work.
Our arts support complements our broader giving strategy addressing education (emphasizing financial literacy), health care (particularly mental health), and basic needs. While these essential services address immediate challenges, arts and culture cultivate community spirit and wellbeing—both vital to our Mawer’s purpose of making people’s lives better.
What kinds of arts organizations has Mawer supported in our community?
AW: Mawer has built meaningful relationships with diverse arts organizations throughout Calgary and the other communities in which we live and work, providing both financial support and active engagement.
We’re proud to support leading arts organizations such as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (including our sponsorship bringing Yo-Yo Ma to perform), Theatre Calgary, Contemporary Calgary, and the National Ballet of Canada, among others. We also support community-focused events such as the Jamboree in Calgary and Toronto, as well as various youth initiatives. These partnerships reflect our belief that the arts should be accessible to everyone.
What does it mean to Mawer to help bring an esteemed artist like Yo-Yo Ma to Calgary?
AW: As a Calgary-founded firm with a strong local connection, we’re committed to giving back in meaningful ways. Bringing Yo-Yo Ma to Calgary helps to enrich the community that has been instrumental to our success.
We are delighted to support this exceptional cultural experience and embrace the opportunity to share it with our clients. We are continually inspired by Yo-Yo Ma’s use of his extraordinary gifts —not just for performance but to unite humanity in a complex world.
The final countdown is on for this weekend’s highly anticipated, long sold-out Calgary Philharmonic performance with superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Corporate support is an integral part of bringing world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma to the stage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, and the Calgary Phil is incredibly grateful to Mawer for their sponsorship of this concert.
Mawer believes strongly in contributing meaningfully to the vitality of its communities and has a long history of arts support in Calgary, showing its belief in the importance of having a vibrant arts sector. The Calgary Phil Blog spoke to Mawer Chief Marketing Officer Allison Webb about this cornerstone of their overall giving strategy.
Support for the arts is a pillar of your community support initiatives. Why is this so important to Mawer?
Allison Webb: Since 1974, our firm has made it a priority to give to the communities in which we live and work. We believe that vibrant arts communities create stronger cities where both people and businesses thrive. The arts encourage innovative thinking, offer new perspectives, and connect diverse community members – creating special places to live and work.
Our arts support complements our broader giving strategy addressing education (emphasizing financial literacy), health care (particularly mental health), and basic needs. While these essential services address immediate challenges, arts and culture cultivate community spirit and wellbeing—both vital to our Mawer’s purpose of making people’s lives better.
What kinds of arts organizations has Mawer supported in our community?
AW: Mawer has built meaningful relationships with diverse arts organizations throughout Calgary and the other communities in which we live and work, providing both financial support and active engagement.
We’re proud to support leading arts organizations such as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (including our sponsorship bringing Yo-Yo Ma to perform), Theatre Calgary, Contemporary Calgary, and the National Ballet of Canada, among others. We also support community-focused events such as the Jamboree in Calgary and Toronto, as well as various youth initiatives. These partnerships reflect our belief that the arts should be accessible to everyone.
What does it mean to Mawer to help bring an esteemed artist like Yo-Yo Ma to Calgary?
AW: As a Calgary-founded firm with a strong local connection, we’re committed to giving back in meaningful ways. Bringing Yo-Yo Ma to Calgary helps to enrich the community that has been instrumental to our success.
We are delighted to support this exceptional cultural experience and embrace the opportunity to share it with our clients. We are continually inspired by Yo-Yo Ma’s use of his extraordinary gifts —not just for performance but to unite humanity in a complex world.
