September 2009

Edwards Business Systems presented with Founder's Award at Musikfest 2009

The Opening Ceremonies of Musikfest 2009 were held on Friday, July 31 at the Festplatz tent in downtown Bethlehem, PA. The first evening of the world-renowned festival is always exciting with music, speeches and awards, held amid the largest tent filled with music lovers and revelers. Culmination of the Opening Ceremonies was the presentation of the Founder's Award to Edwards Business Systems, a proud sponsor of Musikfest for over 24 years. The award was received on stage by Ray Fuentes, President of Edwards Business Systems and Jim Edwards, Chairman of both Edwards Business Systems and Virginia Business Systems. Presenting this prestigious award was Jeff Parks, President of ArtsQuest, the parent organization that produces the 9 day music festival. Over the 24 plus years, Edwards Business Systems has sponsored such main stage performers as The Clancy Brothers, Trisha Yearwood, The Beach Boys, Earth, Wind and Fire, and this year's concert by Joan Jett and The B-52's. Mr. Parks thanked Edwards Business Systems for their dedication and continued support and praised their programs at the concerts over the years, hosting events for customers and employees. Ray Fuentes credited Musikfest with creating a quality experience for businesses as well as festival goers and Jim Edwards acknowledged the enormous economic impact that the festival has not only on Bethlehem, but the whole Greater Lehigh Valley. The Founder's Award is proudly displayed in the EBS Bethlehem office.

On Wednesday, August 5, Edwards Business Systems sponsored the main stage concert at Riverplace. Before the concert, EBS hosted dinner and cocktails at Dankeplatz for clients and employees. The concert kicked off at 7:00pm with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts who performed an amazing, high energy set before the B-52's took over the stage and kept the crowd on their feet. EBS clients and employees were rockin' the whole night! Musikfest 2009 was again a success!

(Left to Right) Ray Fuentes, President, Edwards Business Systems,
Jeff Parks, President, ArtsQuest, and Jim Edwards, Chairman, Edwards Business Systems and Virginia Business Systems, at Festplatz on Friday, July 31, 2009.