2024 Spelling Bee Sponsors

2024 Gold Sponsors


Ruth Beardsley and Tom Sansone
Ruth and Tom have been longtime supporters of New Haven Reads. Ruth is a dedicated tutor for several years. She has also served on the New Haven Reads Board of Directors since 2015 and is currently our Board President. The CazBee Fund supports education-oriented nonprofit organizations, courtesy of funds from the estate of Carolyn J. Beardsley.

The Study at Yale
The Study at Yale is the first property of the Study Hotels brand and located in the heart of Yale University’s vibrant Arts Campus in New Haven, Connecticut.  Comprised of 124 well-appointed guestrooms, 3,400 square feet of meeting and event spaces, plus Heirloom restaurant, The Study captures the essence of the Yale experience and offers our guests a level of personalized service, style and comfort unparalleled in the New Haven area.

Yale Center for British Art
Founded by Paul Mellon (Yale College, Class of 1929), the Yale Center for British Art is the largest museum outside of the United Kingdom devoted to British art. Located in the final building designed by Louis I. Kahn, the Center is a focal point for modernist architecture. It is free and open to all.

Halloran Sage
Halloran Sage is a full-service law firm with offices strategically located in Hartford, Danbury, Middletown, New Haven, and New London, Connecticut, Springfield, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC. Founded in 1935, the Firm delivers a team-based service approach to a wide range of industries & institutions as well as business owners and individuals & families. The Firm’s client base ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely held businesses, institutional and private investors, governmental units, public and private universities, and other non-profit organizations. Our attorneys listen carefully to understand a client’s goals using our experience and deep knowledge of the local application of law and the players involved. We build relationships and collaborate to customize efficient approaches driven by a client’s desired future to make every action count towards an ideal resolution.


2024 Silver Sponsors


Suzio-York Hill
For over 110 years, the L. Suzio Companies have been forerunners in high-way and residential/commercial construction and in providing Crushed Trap Rock and Ready-Mix Concrete products to the construction industry in Connecticut. All materials are tailored to the specifications of the job.


Claire’s Corner Copia
Claire’s Corner Copia is a vegetarian restaurant serving New Haven since 1975. They serve organic, sustainable, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free dishes and are located at 1000 Chapel Street.

Noble Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC  
As a part of a full-service firm with a history of enduring strength and stability, your Janney Financial Advisor can provide access to everything you need to best execute your wealth plan. Our size allows us to be both approachable and accountable–committed to servicing and responding to your needs.


2024 Bronze Sponsors


Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs
The Office of New Haven and State Affairs provides support on economic growth, fiscal impact, public schools, youth, strong neighborhoods, and community outreach in the Greater New Haven area through various community groups, workshops, projects, and performances.


Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale-New Haven Hospital is a nationally recognized, 1,541-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Yale School of Medicine. The hospital’s two New Haven-based campuses include Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital and Smilow Cancer Hospital. YNHH’s York Street campus and associated ambulatory sites are Magnet-designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Mason
Mason, an Advertising and Public Relations agency, is a proud sponsor of the New Haven Spelling Bee. Our passion to support your literacy programs knows no bounds. And just for the record, we’ve always found Spelling Bees easy.

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O,R & L
Founded in 1990, O,R&Lhas since grown to 1000 plus employees companywide in four divisions: Commercial Brokerage, Construction, Facility Management Services and Facility Maintenance, in multiple locations throughout the United States with headquarters located in Connecticut and Florida. 
Pebbles Toys and Gifts
Located at 528 Orange Street in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, just a stone’s throw from the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum, Pebbles is New Haven’s local toy store. At Pebbles, you will find a whimsically curated, community-focused toy store, catering to both children and adults. We foster relationships with local businesses and nonprofits, offering on-site children’s activities and complimentary gift wrapping. 
Updike, Kelly, Spellacy
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. is a major Connecticut law firm with three offices throughout the State of Connecticut. Now entering our sixth decade of client service, the firm’s comprehensive legal practice places us at the center of law, business and politics in Connecticut. Our MERITAS™ membership extends our services across the United States and around the world. Our affiliation with FOCUS Government Affairs @ UKS, LLC allows our clients to access legislative and public affairs services at the Federal, state and local levels. We take pride in our fifty years of being globally capable, but distinctively Connecticut.