Levels & Benefits

Presenting
Executive sponsorship
Premier sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship
Contributing Sponsorship
Benefactor Sponsorship
Donor Sponsorship
Media Sponsorship

See availability of sponsorship levels. 

   Presenting Sponsorship

Presenter ($30,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals at the Professional Development Institutes (PDI, Day 1)
  • Complimentary attendance for twelve individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate name and logo listed under co-hosts as presenter on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group conferences
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout the day
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece at all conference conferences (both days)
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)
  • Tuition for one non-credit Mini-Masters class at the UST Opus College of Business, Center for Business Excellence ($2,495 value) http://www.stthomas.edu/business/execed/programs/minimasters.html

   Executive Sponsorships

 Conference Production ($20,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout day
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece in conference tote bags 
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

Keynotes ($20,000) receives (multiple opportunities available):

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at appropriate keynote
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece in appropriate keynote table. Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)
  • Executive introduction privileges 

Lunches ($20,000) receives (multiple opportunities available):

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at appropriate lunch
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece at appropriate lunch table
    Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resouce Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

National Marketing ($20,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folder
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Quarter page ad on the mailing cover of the brochure (distributed to workplace contacts around the U.S.)
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth) 

Networking Reception ($20,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 and Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at networking reception
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece at reception
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth) 

Registration ($20,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed at registration
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad in the Forum program
  • Corporate name on attendee lanyard
  • Corporate logo and link on conference electronic email evaluation
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

Travel ($20,000) receives:

  1. Complimentary attendance for ten individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  2. Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  3. Corporate logo permanently displayed during group events
  4. Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout day
  5. Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  6. Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  7. Full-page ad in the Forum program
  8. Distribution privileges for promotional piece at morning keynote tables (day 2 only)
  9. Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

   Premier sponsorships


Breakfast, Day2 ($13,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo signage displayed on breakfast stations (Day 2 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Half-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece at breakfast, Day 2
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

Forum Content ($13,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout day
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Half-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece in conference tote bag
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)
     

Participant Tote Bag ($30,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum website
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Half-page ad in the Forum program
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum resource fair (one 10'x10' booth)
  • Corporate logo displayed on the tote bag with Forum logo
     

Pens and Notepad ($13,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Half-page ad in the Forum program
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)
  • Logo on the pen and/or notepad

Professional Development Institute (PDI) ($13,000) receives (AM or PM sessions):

  • Complimentary attendance for four individuals at the Professional Development Institutes (PDI, Day 1)
  • Complimentary attendance for four individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all event publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo signage prominently displayed throughout day (Day 1 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Half-page ad in the Forum program
  • Distribution privileges for promotional piece at the Professional Development Institutes (AM or PM sessions)
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

Program Book ($13,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for eight individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad on the back panel of the conference program
  • Distribution privilege for promotional piece in conference tote bag
  • Prime complimentary exhibit space in the Forum Resource Fair (one 10'x10' booth)

   Exclusive Sponsorships


Breakfast, Day 1 ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage on breakfast stations (Day 1 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Breaks, Day 1 AM/PM ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage on morning and afternoon break stations (Day 1 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Morning Break, Day 2 ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage on morning break stations (Day 2 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Afternoon Break, Day 2 ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage on afternoon break stations (Day 2 only)
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Featured Sessions ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Acknowledgement in program each time featured session is listed
  • Executive introduction privileges

Diversity Executive Dinner ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events 
  • Corporate signage prominently displayed at event
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Introduction privileges at event
  • Complimentary attendance for two at the event

Conference

Signage ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Corporate logo will appear on each sign

Internet Café ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage prominently displayed in Internet Café
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program

Participant Folder ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Full-page ad on the back panel of the event folder

Resource Fair ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage prominently displayed in Resource Fair
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Complimentary Resource Fair booth (one 10'x10' booth)

Scholarships ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 and Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage prominently displayed throughout day
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum Web site, plus recognition on scholarship page
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Acknowledgement on all scholarship related marketing materials

Tables of Content Dinner Discussion ($8,000) receives:

  • Complimentary attendance for six individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement (logo) on all conference publications (advance and day of) 
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events
  • Corporate signage prominently displayed at event
  • Corporate logo and link on the Forum website, plus recognition on the Tables of Content Web page
  • Insert in the Forum’s participant folders
  • Quarter-page ad in the Forum program
  • Acknowledgement on all Tables of Content related marketing materials
  • Introduction privileges at the event
  • Complimentary attendance for six at the Tables of Content Dinner

   Contributing Sponsorships

Patrons ($6,000) receive:

  • Complimentary attendance for five individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events, plus the opportunity to:
    Coat and Bag Check
    - Underwrite the cost of coat and bag check for which your organization will receive signage in the coat check area or 
    Conference Uniforms - Underwrite the cost of conference uniforms for which your organization will receive recognition on the uniform or 
    Diversity Awards - Underwrite cost of the diversity awards for which your organization will receive recognition in the program and on the awards Web page and the opportunity to present awards to recipients on stage during the Forum or 
    Volunteer Expenses - Underwrite costs incurred by volunteers for parking, meals, rooms, and other conference volunteer necessities.  
    Web site - Underwrite cost of the Web site which your organization will receive a logo and link on the Forum Web site or 
    Workshop Tracks - Underwrite the cost of a workshop track for which your organization will receive recognition or
    Water Bottles and Water Coolers - Underwrite the cost of  attendee water bottles and water coolers for which your organization will receive recognition on the bottle

   Benefactor ($4,000) receive:

  • Complimentary attendance for four individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement on all conference publications (advance and day of)
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group event

   Donors ($2,000) receive:

  •  Complimentary attendance for two individuals (workshops only, Day 1 or Day 2)
  • Corporate acknowledgement on all conference publications (advance and day of
  • Corporate logo displayed on screen at the Forum during group events 

The $2,000 and $4,000 level sponsorships are tax deductible less the value of complimentary attendance.

   Media

For Media Sponsorship please contact Steve Humerickhouse at sehumerickho@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4018.

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota Opus College of Business