a:26:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:3:"473";s:6:"sticky";s:1:"n";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2009-03-06 07:25 AM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:1:{i:0;s:1:"4";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"2";s:10:"new_weblog";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:53:"Meet the Machines  Family Event Expands Sponsor Lineu";s:9:"url_title";s:52:"meet_the_machines_family_event_expands_sponsor_lineu";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Update";s:11:"field_id_26";s:54:"Meet the Machines Family Event Expands Sponsor Lineup ";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:0:"";s:11:"field_id_44";s:310:"The Budrovich Companies along with several major sponsors will, once again, present “Meet the Machinesâ€.  Building on the unqualified success of the inaugural event in 2005, and the overwhelming growth since, the event promises much more in 2009.  Last year’s event drew approximately 12,000 attendees.  ";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:28:"Meet the Machines, Budrovich";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:2966:"<h4>Bring your Family To \"Meet The MACHINES\"</h4>
<p><strong>Saturday April 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.<br /><br /></strong><strong>Location: Budrovich Excavating &amp; Contracting, 10328 Lake Bluff Drive </strong></p>
<p>The Budrovich Companies along with several major sponsors will, once again, present &ldquo;Meet the Machines&rdquo;.&nbsp; Building on the unqualified success of the inaugural event in 2005, and the overwhelming growth since, the event promises much more in 2009.&nbsp; Last year&rsquo;s event drew approximately 12,000 attendees.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img alt=\"Meet the Machines\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"163\" src=\"/images/uploads/meet-the-machines1.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"244\" />Many sponsors such as McCarthy Building Companies, MC Industrial, Guarantee Electrical Schnuck&rsquo;s, Luby Equipment Company, JD Kutter Insurance, AmeriSure, Manitowoc Crane and others have seen the explosive growth of the free event and are supporting it through full sponsorships, in-kind donations and volunteers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The event will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; This exciting family outing is held at the Budrovich Excavating &amp; Contracting headquarters, which is in an old quarry located at 10328 Lake Bluff Drive in St. Louis, MO.</p>
<p>The purpose of the educational event is to introduce children, ages 3-15 years old, to the heavy equipment side of the construction business.&nbsp; Guests should arrive at the north gate and stop at the registration table.&nbsp; The first 1,500 kids will receive their Meet the Machines hard hat and other giveaways.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>This year&rsquo;s event promises more interactive elements.&nbsp; Children and adults, alike, will have the opportunity to climb aboard and explore giant excavation and hoisting machinery.&nbsp; Additionally, visitors can participate in hands-on, educational activities such as &ldquo;digging&rdquo; for prizes or operating a crane via a training simulator.&nbsp; There will be games and prizes, face painting and opportunities to get pictures taken with a local sports team mascot, other local celebrities and, of course, the heavy machinery itself.&nbsp; An operator skill challenge will allow the youngsters to see professionals operate heavy equipment for contest prizes.&nbsp; Food and beverages will be provided to attendees at a minimal cost.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img alt=\"Meet the Machines\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"365\" src=\"/images/uploads/meet-the-machines4.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"244\" />The Budrovich Companies specialize in site utility excavation, mass &amp; finish grading, crane rental, and residential, commercial and industrial land development.&nbsp; Budrovich employs nearly 150 skilled operators, laborers and teamsters in the St. Louis metropolitan region, utilizing nearly 90 pieces of excavation &amp; grading equipment and 40 mobile hydraulic cranes.&nbsp;</p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"4";}