http://www.nola.com/sports/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-28/1169796057146480.xml&coll=1 First out of six corporate partners the Hornets plan to announce soon. "After months of working with the NBA to gain corporate sponsorships to ensure the Hornets' successful return full time to New Orleans after this season, team owner George Shinn will announce today that the franchise has reached a six-year agreement with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. The company is based in Plano, Texas, but does business locally as 7UP Southeast Bottling Co., which opened a distribution center in Gonzales in November. Some of Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages products include Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, Mott's Apple Juice, Diet Rite, Hawaiian Punch and A&W Root Beer. Under the terms of the agreement, 7UP will become the official soft drink of the Hornets, and Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB) becomes the exclusive provider of non-alcoholic beverages at the New Orleans Arena. ..... Cadbury Schweppes is the first of possibly six to eight corporate partners, according to the team, that could join the Hornets' exclusive sponsorship program in New Orleans, Crescent City Champion. All of the companies will make a significant long-term investment in the team so it can remain in the Crescent City, Hornets officials said. "
