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