elite conference & impact pitch sponsorship packet
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Learn about how you can get involved with two great events (ELITE Conference & IMPACT Pitch) coming up in November 2016 hosted by Business Impact NW.TRANSCRIPT
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
A dynamic two-day conference for veteran business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to start, grow, or better manage their
businesses.
Conference attendees will choose from three tracks that best suits their current business needs; (1) start-up, (2) established business,
and (3) government contracting. The two days will highlight expert advice, fellow veteran business owners, workshop learning, and
plenty of networking opportunities.
An evening dedicated to celebrating diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Pacific Northwest. Selected semi-
finalists will pitch their startup or established businesses to a panel of judges for a chance to
win cash award prizes.
Three special cash awards for the best veteran owned venture, best women owned venture,
and best minority owned venture.
Connect. Learn. Grow. Pitch. Network. Celebrate.
NOV. 4-5, 2016 NOV. 4, 2016
Two great events hosted by Business Impact NW coming in November 2016!
Friday & Saturday Friday
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Vendor Resource Table Pricing Options:$150 General $75 Non-Profit/Government Agencies
Volunteer: Looking for mentors, guest speakers, and logistical support people who want to be part of the two-day event.
Track SessionsStart-up Track- Breakout Sessions 1) Loan Generation: Product, Problem, Solution 2) Markets: Customers, Pricing, Development 3) Does It Work: Financing Projections
Established/Build/Grow Track- Breakout Sessions: 1) Are You Ready to Grow Checklist 2) Grow: People, Resources, Products, Customers 3) Does It Work: Financing Contracting Track-
Breakout Sessions: 1) Getting Started 2) Bonding/Financing 3) Marketing to the Government
EVENT DETAILSObjective: Support regional veteran small businesses through coaching, mentoring, knowledge, encouragement and networking.
Estimated Attendees: 150+
Location: Historic Court House Square in Tacoma, WA
Proposed Event Agenda: Day One9:00am Opening Speaker9:45am Myth-busting Veteran-Owned Small Business10:45am Breakout Session 1 - by Track12:00pm Lunch - Local Veteran Owned Food Trucks1:00pm Breakout Session 2 - by Track2:15pm Breakout Session 3 - by Track3:30pm Closing Speaker4:30pm Networking/ Counseling6:00pm IMPACT PITCH Competition
Day Two8:30am Networking Breakfast9:15am Opening Group Activity9:45am Inspirational Speaker11:00am Group Activity11:30am Veteran-Focus Speakers12:45pm Closing Remarks
SPONSORSHIP INFOELITE Veteran’s Business Conference Event Sponsorship Level: $25,000This is the premier sponsorship level providing the sponsor with the maximum exposure to our extensive network of entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the community.
PLATINUM, GOLD, BRONZE, and STRATEGIC Sponsorship Levels: $2,000-$15,000+Check out the corresponding sponsorship matrix to find out how you can contribute to making this event one of a kind while connecting with a standout network of entrepreneurs and local small businesses.
Event is organized by Business Impact NW in partnership with its Veterans Business Outreach Center Program
for more information Domonique Juleon | [email protected] | 206-324-4330 x 136
FRIDAY & SATURDAYNOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2016
FRIDAY EVENINGNOVEMBER 4, 2016
EVENT DETAILSObjective: Support diverse small businesses through coaching, mentoring, exposure, networking, and access to this and future funding opportunities.
Estimated Attendees: 200+
Location: Historic Court House Square in Tacoma, WA
SPONSORSHIP INFOIMPACT PITCH Event Sponsorship Level: $25,000This is the premier sponsorship level providing the sponsor with the maximum exposure to our extensive network of small business and entrepreneurs throughout the community.
PLATINUM, GOLD, BRONZE, and STRATEGIC Sponsorship Levels: $2,000-$15,000+Check out the corresponding sponsorship matrix to find out how you can contribute to making this event one of a kind while connecting with a standout network of entrepreneurs and local small businesses.
Selection Process: 1. General application solicitation.2. Judges and community stakeholders select 15 businesses to
advance to semi-final round.3. Semi-Finalist create 2 minute video to be shared during
public online round. 4. Five or six finalist selected to advance based on public voting
and guest judging.5. Finalist receive 4-6 week coaching with consultants and
guest mentors to prepare for the live pitch event. 6. Live Event where up to 5 guest judges decide 1st-3rd prizes
after 5 minute pitches from finalists.
Event is organized by Business Impact NW in partnership with its Women’s Business Center and Veterans Business Outreach Center Program
Judging Criteria: Current Business Success/Startups Business PotentialBusiness Management Practices Management TeamUse of Funds and Impact to BusinessSocial and Environmental Impact
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Guest Application & Semifinalist Judges: Community members with business experience willing to help select 15 business to advance to the semi-finals. Commitment: Projected 2 hours of reviewing initial applications and/or 2 hour session reviewing online videos.
Mentors: Mentors are business leaders who are willing to donate their time to help a busines team prepare for the IMPACT Pitch Live event. Commitment: 6 one-hour sessions with finalist.
photo credit fastpitch.tv
for more infomation contact Domonique Juleon | [email protected] | 206-324-4330 x 136
FRIDAY EVENINGNOVEMBER 4, 2016
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESELITE Conference
Event SponsorIMPACT PITCH Event Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
GoldSponsor
BronzeSponsor
StrategicSponsor
$25,000 + $25,000+ $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,000
Event Visibility (200 attendee + each event)
ELITE Conference Program Printed Material
Front Page Logo AND 1 Page Ad 1 Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad 1/8 Page Ad Logo Only
IMPACT PITCH Program Printed Material 1 Page Ad
Front Page Logo AND 1 Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad 1/8 Page Ad Logo Only
Visual Sponsor Reel at BOTH events Featured Logo Featured Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo
Verbal Recognition at BOTH Events Featured Mention Featured Mention (1) Mention (1) Mention None None
Announce a winner at IMPACT PITCH event Yes Yes No No No No
Speaking Opportunity at ELITE Conference Program Yes Yes No No No No
Opportunity to select (1) Judge to the expert judging panel Yes Yes No No No No
Pre-Event Visibility
Company Name associated with Digital Outreach of ELITE conference 100% of Mentions* 75% of Mentions* 50% of Mentions* 25% of Mentions* 10% of Mentions* 5% of Mentions*
Company Name associated with Digital Outreach of IMPACT PITCH 75% of Mentions* 100% of Mentions* 50% of Mentions* 25% of Mentions* 10% of Mentions* 5% of Mentions*
Company Name associated with Print Materials 100% of all Printed Material 100% of all Printed Material Frequently Frequently Occasionally Occasionally
Event Tickets and Passes
Attendee Tickets to ELITE Conference 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
IMPACT PITCH Evening Event Tickets 12 12 8 6 4 2
Special VIP Meet and Greet with IMPACT PITCH Semi-Finalist Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
for more infomation contact Domonique Juleon | [email protected] | 206-324-4330 x 136
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESELITE Conference
Event SponsorIMPACT PITCH Event Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
GoldSponsor
BronzeSponsor
StrategicSponsor
$25,000 + $25,000+ $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,000
Event Visibility (200 attendee + each event)
ELITE Conference Program Printed Material
Front Page Logo AND 1 Page Ad 1 Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad 1/8 Page Ad Logo Only
IMPACT PITCH Program Printed Material 1 Page Ad
Front Page Logo AND 1 Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/4 Page Ad 1/8 Page Ad Logo Only
Visual Sponsor Reel at BOTH events Featured Logo Featured Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo
Verbal Recognition at BOTH Events Featured Mention Featured Mention (1) Mention (1) Mention None None
Announce a winner at IMPACT PITCH event Yes Yes No No No No
Speaking Opportunity at ELITE Conference Program Yes Yes No No No No
Opportunity to select (1) Judge to the expert judging panel Yes Yes No No No No
Pre-Event Visibility
Company Name associated with Digital Outreach of ELITE conference 100% of Mentions* 75% of Mentions* 50% of Mentions* 25% of Mentions* 10% of Mentions* 5% of Mentions*
Company Name associated with Digital Outreach of IMPACT PITCH 75% of Mentions* 100% of Mentions* 50% of Mentions* 25% of Mentions* 10% of Mentions* 5% of Mentions*
Company Name associated with Print Materials 100% of all Printed Material 100% of all Printed Material Frequently Frequently Occasionally Occasionally
Event Tickets and Passes
Attendee Tickets to ELITE Conference 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
IMPACT PITCH Evening Event Tickets 12 12 8 6 4 2
Special VIP Meet and Greet with IMPACT PITCH Semi-Finalist Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
* Mentions will include at a minimum 15 Boosted Facebook posts and 30-40 Twitter posts on a combination of Women’s Business Center, Veterans Business Outreach Center, and Business Impact NW media sites. Events will be mentioned in organizations’ newsletters that include over 10,000 subscribers. Events will also be heavily marketed by SBA resources partners including Regional SBA District Offices, SCORE Organizations, and other Women’s Business Centers and Veteran Organization.
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Business Impact NW empowers a talented and diverse community of entrepreneurs; supporting the continuing growth of local small businesses through micro-enterprise.
Our work allows us to make an impact on the people, and communities we serve. We believe in the big power of small businesses, key drivers of the economic landscape. By supporting the long-term development of small business owners, we can create lasting economic change. We are dedicated to our credit union and university partners collaborating as a team. Cultivating strong bonds with local credit unions helps them to better serve small and micro-businesses in our community, while our university partnership allows us to enrich the next generation of business students with a hands-on experience. Working together every day we advise, support and empower the owners of small businesses as they strive to achieve their goals and actualize their dreams.
We are at once your sounding board, advisers, and cheering section. Impact is a part of our name, and we are making one, every day.
COACHINGTurn your business idea into reality! Whether you're just starting out, or ready to take your business to the next level, our dedicated team of qualified business coaches will work with you to achieve your business goals with free 1-on-1 business coaching.
TRAININGCustomize your learning with expert workshops, courses and seminars. From marketing plans and social-media management, to financial projections and licensing, get training for today's most essential business challenges
LENDINGStartup in need of capital?Credit less than perfect?Fed up with commercial banks?As a preferred lender of the Small Business Administration, we've got you covered. We are happy to review, and work with you towards achieving your lending goals from $2,500 - $250,000
1437 S Jackson Street, Seattle WA | (206) 324-4330 | [email protected]
SOUND AND FOG“It was time to be my own boss,” said the owner of Justin Krebs, Sound and Fog, a new coffee shop/beer and wine bar opening soon in West Seattle. “I had a friend who got a business loan through Business Impact NW, so I got in touch and attended an orientation session.”
Justin met with a business coach from Washington Women’s Business Center and developed a business plan. After getting the rest of the information together, Justin was approved for a $100,000 loan that he is using for equipment, build-out of the space and operating expenses.
Construction began in April 2016 with opening expected at the end of June 2016. Sound and Fog will be located at 4735 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, in the Broadstone Sky apartment building.
STEADY FLOW GROWLER HOUSECassie and Ashton Preston met in the Air Force while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. It was there that they would drive passed a tiny craft beer bar every day until one night they stopped in. This was the moment where their passion of craft beer was born.
When they landed back in Spokane, WA, they knew they wanted to open a growler fill station to highlight the craft breweries in the area. Working with the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center they developed their business plan, worked out their financials, and connected with a lender.
Today, Steady Flow Growler House is approaching its one year anniversary and Cassie and Ashton are looking to the future where they see several of their stores throughout the Spokane area. Steady Flow Growler House is located at 328 N Sullivan Rd #8, Spokane Valley, WA.
AWESOME, INCJohn Repsonte served in the Marines and after leaving the service spent many years in the fitness industry as a trainer and a manager. With years of personal training under his belt, John had developed a strong client following and he knew it was time to open his own gym.
With the help of the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center, John developed a business plan and financial projections. Once he felt comfortable with his plan it was submitted to the lending arm of Business Impact NW where he was approved for a $40,000 loan. This loan allowed him to secure a lease and buy equipment.
Through Awesome, Inc, John helps his clients become the best possible version of themselves with a focus on fitness and nutrition. Awesome Inc is located at 4220 A Street SE, Auburn, WA.
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