This year, a disconcerting epidemic has hit businesses nationwide: cancellation of the annual holiday party. A recent survey from executive search firm Battalia Winston International showed that roughly one-fifth of businesses are trimming holiday festivities, marking the lowest percentage of office parties the U.S. has seen in 20 years. Clearly, this annual event is becoming endangered, and Kahlúa is determined to do something about it.

Starting on December 1, 2008, deserving companies in the states of Texas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Georgia and Illinois will be eligible to apply for a Holiday Party Bailout Grant-a $10,000 grant to be applied towards throwing their company's seasonal celebration. Is your company in need of assistance? Kahlúa, which has a genuine appreciation of community spirit, understands the importance of this cherished tradition and urges you to submit an application to nominate your business and keep the company holiday party alive.