| There are a few symbols in America that are | | | | Re/Max has teamed up with professional ballooning |
| synonymous with what makes our country great. | | | | companies to offer hot air balloon services to local |
| From the Golden Arches, to the Big Boy and | | | | areas to become more than just a company offering |
| Goodyear Blimp to the Michelin Man, these are the | | | | real estate in Missouri and the U.S. Ballooning is far |
| iconic symbols that represent America at its best - so | | | | more than recreation, as the complexities offer many |
| recognizable that one glance instills a deeper meaning | | | | opportunities for learning. Additionally, these organized |
| in just seconds. | | | | ballooning firms can handle scheduling and organization |
| The Re/Max balloon is sort of an "icon in training", if | | | | of legal matters, such as FAA regulations and safety |
| you will. While it certainly hasn't reached Golden | | | | releases for passengers. |
| Arches proportions, it is still very recognizable and | | | | The balloon is not restricted to recreational and |
| stands a symbol of our nation and the real estate | | | | promotional use, by any means. On a regular basis, the |
| market - for better or worse. In a local sense, it is | | | | balloon can be found doing balloon showings and |
| possibly the most recognizable image for Missouri real | | | | educational talks at elementary and primary schools. |
| estate. However, the balloon goes above and beyond | | | | The teach children the basic fundamentals and science |
| its promotional status for National and Missouri real | | | | of how the balloons work - including the physics and |
| estate. | | | | chemistry involved and how hot air can transform |
| In fact, the balloon can, just as the Goodyear Blimp, be | | | | some pretty simple fabric into quite a majestic |
| hired out for corporate events, sports competitions, or | | | | transportation device. |
| just about any sort of recreational or promotional | | | | This corporate icon is proving to be a huge crossover |
| event that the renter is holding. The balloon has been | | | | success, as it shows that some major commercial |
| spotted at Major League Baseball Games, NFL | | | | entities can give back to the community by providing |
| Football games, as well as many collegiate sporting | | | | entertainment, education, and many opportunities for |
| events. Additionally, you can see the balloon at the hot | | | | hands-on fun. Though it may not be the most |
| air balloon festival in Albuquerque each year and the | | | | recognizable icon, it is definitely proving itself to be a |
| Great Forest Park Balloon Race in St. Louis Missouri - | | | | true symbol for grassroots progress in local |
| two of the oldest ballooning events in the U.S. | | | | communities across the country. |