2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN )

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1 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN ) Company Partnership & Benefit Opportunities US Business Leadership Network 1310 Braddock Place, Suite 101 Alexandria, VA Phone: (800) Fax: (800)

2 2015 Partnership Opportunities helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the marketplace, workplace, and supply chain The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN ) is a national non-profit that helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the marketplace, workplace, and supply chain. The USBLN serves as the collective voice of nearly 50 Business Leadership Network affiliates across the United States, representing over 5,000 businesses. Additionally, the USBLN Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) is the nation s leading third party certification program for disability-owned businesses, including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Why Become a Partner? page 4 Partnership Benefits page 4 Partnership Opportunities page 5 Partnership Levels Black Pearl Presenting Partner page 6 Diamond Partner page 7 Emerald Partner page 8 Sapphire Partner page 9 Ruby Partner page Topaz Partner page 11 DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee page 12 A la Carte Partnership Opportunities in Addition to Partnership page 13 Small Business Partnership Opportunities page USBLN Company Partnership Application Form page US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 2

3 Thanks to our 2014 Partners PRESENTING AMC Entertainment Inc. Barnes & Thornburg, LLP LEAD MEDIA DiversityInc EMERALD IBM Southwest Airlines SAPPHIRE CVS Health Deque Systems GlaxoSmithKline Marriott International McKesson Northrop Grumman Corporation OfficeMax-Office Depot Walgreen Co. Wells Fargo RUBY AIG Cigna EY, LLP Lowe s Companies McDonald s Merck Nordstrom PNC Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP TJ Companies Walmart WellPoint TOPAZ - continued HESS Corporation Highmark Kaiser Permanente KPMG LLP Lockheed Martin MassMutual Manpower Microsoft Novartis Prudential Qualcomm Raytheon Sodexo Sprint SSB BART Group Starbucks TD Bank Time Warner Verizon CONFERENCE SUPPORTER UPS DOBE HOST COMMITTEE Bender Consulting Accelerated Engraving & Signage Caption First Charlotte International Partners Integrated Global Strategies TOPAZ AT&T Boston Scientific Comcast/NBC Universal Canyon Creative CS GM Grainger 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 3

4 Why Become a Partner? MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS The USBLN s success is based on understanding and partnering with employers to help drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the marketplace, workplace, and supply chain. To facilitate the best partnerships possible to achieve our joint mission, the USBLN has developed a menu of partnership opportunities to meet the needs of employers where they are on their disability and inclusion journey. The following are key benefits available at all partnership levels. Receive National Recognition as a leader in supporting disability inclusion in the marketplace, workplace, and supply chain Influence National Disability Policies as the USBLN not only represents its member companies, but invites representatives to national level policy meetings Take the Annual Disability Equality Index SM (DEI SM) at no cost to Fortune 1000 members to annually take this online benchmarking tool that offers businesses the opportunity to receive an objective score, on a scale of zero to 100, on their disability inclusion policies and practices. This is a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities. Build Supplier Diversity with exclusive access and no user fees to the USBLN Certified Disability-Owned Businesses Enterprises (DOBE s) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) database, best practices, virtual and face-to-face meetings and events Access Members-Only Webinars unlimited and no fee registrations on member generated topics Use the Section 503 Self-Evaluation Compliance Tool no cost to members for this confidential easy to use survey Participate in Quarterly Membership Calls focused on member's needs - NEW in 2015 Qualify for Annual Leadership Awards with applications available only to member companies Reach Local Affiliate Network that provide opportunities for outreach to targeted local communities and access to talent through the affiliate network of the USBLN, which includes nearly 50 local Business Leadership Networks (BLNs) Find Great Talent through the USBLN Career Link Mentoring Program in partnership with Cornell University (supported through a grant from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and the Walmart Foundation) Boost Your Company s Brand Reputation with your company logo on and link to corporate website plus use of the USBLN logo on your website and marketing materials Raise Your Profile and receive multiple benefits and branding opportunities linked with the USBLN Annual National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 4

5 2015 Partnership Opportunities Benefits Black Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Topaz Exclusive Presenting Partner Leadership Partner Premier Logo Placement Prime Logo Placement Logo on Website Podium Remarks at Policy Luncheon Podium Remarks at Leadership Dinner Keynote Presentation Presentation of Company Video Free-Standing Pop-Up Reserved Seats at Leadership Dinner Advertisement and Brochure in Conference Bag Advertisement or Brochure in Conference Bag Promotional Item in Conference Bag Complimentary Registrations Invites to Policy Partners meeting US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 5

6 2015 Partnership Levels BLACK PEARL PRESENTING PARTNER $100,000 (a minimum of 50% required in cash contribution) (1 Available) At the Black Pearl Membership Level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company is invited to be the Presenting Partner of the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive exclusive visibility, national recognition, and top billing on all conference promotional materials. Additional Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN The Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Exclusive recognition as Presenting Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Recognition as one of the sponsorship hosts for the Students with Disabilities conference participation Premier placement of company logo on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 10 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo with an earlybird discount on additional company registrations 8 invitations to the USBLN-hosted exclusive Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Podium remarks delivered by a company executive at the Policy Partners meeting (5 minutes) Keynote delivered by a C-Suite company executive during a Plenary Session (10 minutes) Option to provide a 2-minute captioned video, produced by your company, on the Company s disability inclusion efforts to be shown during a Plenary Session 10 reserved seats at the Leadership Awards Dinner for the company s registered conference attendees Option to insert an advertisement and brochure in conference bag Option to place one promotional item on the tables at the Leadership Awards Dinner (Item provided by company) Premier logo placement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will be shown in each plenary session Option to provide a free-standing (pop-up) company banner that will be displayed in a very prominent place during the National Conference 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 6

7 DIAMOND PARTNER $75,000 (Hosted by Barnes & Thornburg, LLP) At the Diamond membership Level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company is invited to serve as the Leadership Partner of the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive prime visibility, national recognition and will serve as the host of the 2015 USBLN Annual Leadership Awards Dinner. Additional Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN The Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Exclusive recognition as a Leadership Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Prime placement of company logo on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 8 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo with an earlybird discount on additional company registrations 6 invitations to the USBLN-hosted exclusive Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Podium remarks delivered by a C-Suite or Senior level company executive at the Leadership Awards Dinner (5 minutes) Option to provide a 2-minute captioned video, produced by your company, on the Company s disability inclusion efforts to be shown during the Leadership Awards Dinner 8 Reserved seats at the Leadership Awards Dinner for the company s registered conference attendees Option to insert an advertisement and brochure in conference bag Option to place one promotional item in conference bag and on tables at the Leadership Awards Dinner (Item provided by company) Premier logo placement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will be shown in each plenary session Option to provide a free-standing (pop-up) company banner that will be displayed in a very prominent place during the National Conference 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 7

8 EMERALD PARTNER $50,000 At the Emerald membership Level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company is invited to brand and keynote one of the plenary sessions during the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive prominent visibility and recognition. Selection is first come, first served with more than one opportunity available for some events. Branded Events & Opportunities: Grand Opening Plenary Day 1 Hosted by IBM, 1 available Technology Plenary Session Day 1 Hosted by Deque Systems, 1 available Marketplace Business Luncheon Plenary Session Day 1 (2 available) Supply Chain/Supplier Diversity Business Luncheon Plenary Day 2 (2 available) Professional Development Plenary Session Day 3 (2 available) Disability Equality Index (DEI) Reception Hosted by Northrop Grumman Additional Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN The Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Prominent recognition as an Emerald Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Prominent placement of the company logo on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 6 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo and early-bird discount on additional company registrations 4 invitations to the exclusive USBLN-hosted Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Keynote remarks delivered by a C-suite or senior level executive at hosted plenary session (10 minutes) Option to insert an advertisement or brochure in conference bag Option to provide a free-standing (pop-up) company banner that will be displayed during the National Conference 6 Reserved seats at the Leadership Awards Dinner for the company s registered conference attendees Option to place one promotional item in conference bag and on tables at hosted plenary session (Item provided by company) Prominent logo placement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will be shown during each plenary session 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 8

9 SAPPHIRE PARTNER $25,000 At the Sapphire membership level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company is invited to brand one of the prominent events or activities during the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive prominent visibility and recognition. Your company representative will have the opportunity to provide podium remarks photographed by the conference photographer. Selection is first come, first served with more than one opportunity available for some events.. Branded Events & Opportunities: Inaugural Conference Mobile App Host -- Hosted by McDonald s Veterans Community Service Project & Opening Reception Hosted by McKesson Opportunity to Contribute Bags for the Veterans Community Service Project (1 available) Attendee Name Badge Lanyards with Company Logo Imprint co-branded with USBLN Hosted by PNC Bank Entrepreneurial Idol DOBE/SDVOB Competition & Awards Hosted by Office Depot/OfficeMax, 1 available Leadership Awards Dinner Reception Hosted by Marriott International & Southwest Airlines Business Exchange MatchMaker Meeting-Disability Supplier Diversity Program (Hosted by Walgreens, 1 available) Biz2Biz Expo "Power of Partnerships" including Welcome Reception & Mixer and Breakfast events (includes 1 8x10 exhibit booth space for each Host partner) Hosted by CVS Health, 1 available American Sign Language and Real-Time Captioning Host (2 available) Student/Leaders Monday Networking Dinner Hosted by GSK, 1 available Student Networking & Etiquette Training Tuesday Dinner (2 available) Student Conference Scholarships (6 available) Disability-Related Accommodations for Students (2 available) Official Wireless Host (1 available) Hotel Key Card - Hosted by Aetna Additional Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN The Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Recognition as a Sapphire Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Company logo placement on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 4 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo 3 Invitations to the exclusive USBLN-hosted Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Option to place one promotional item in conference bag (Item provided by company) Acknowledgement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will be shown during each plenary session Option to provide a free-standing (pop-up) company banner that will be displayed during the National Conference 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 9

10 RUBY PARTNER $15,000 At the Ruby membership level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company is invited to brand one of the prominent events or activities during the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive prominent visibility and recognition. Your company representative will have the opportunity to provide podium remarks photographed by the conference photographer. Selection is first come, first served with more than one opportunity available for some events. Branded Events and Opportunities : Affiliates/Business Networking Luncheon Pre-Conference Hosted by UPS Disability Supplier Diversity Program Private Reception Day 1 Hosted by Cargill & EY Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE/SDVOB s) Conference Attendance Scholarship Hosted by Merck, 5 available Disability Supplier Diversity Program Procurement Council Luncheon Hosted by Anthem Supply Chain Roundtable Day 2 Hosted by Cigna, 1 available Students Matchmaking Session Hosted by Lowe s Companies & Microsoft Student Saturday Welcome Dinner (2 available) Student Sunday Welcome Dinner - Hosted by BAH, 1 available Student Sunday Morning Pre-Conference Professional Development Session Hosted by KPMG, LLP, 1 available Sunday Student Pre-Conference Afternoon Activity Innovation Lab Hosted by Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) Student Monday Morning Pre-Conference Professional Development Session Hosted by JPMorgan Chase Future Leaders Monday Luncheon & Networking Session Hosted by Comcast & HP Industry Sectors Roundtable Session Hosted by Raytheon Marketplace Roundtable Session Hosted by Wells Fargo Workplace Roundtable Session Hosted by PwC Student Tuesday Lounge & Resume Review Center - Hosted by Verizon Student Wednesday Lounge & Resume Review Center - Hosted by TJ Companies, Inc. Enhancing Your Personal Brand for Career Success: Emerging Professional Track Tuesday AM Session - Hosted by Nordstrom & TD Bank Effective Use of Social Media for Professional Networking & Career Development: Emerging Professional Track Wednesday PM Session Hosted by SAP, 1 available Leading with Authenticity, Purpose and Impact: Emerging Professional Track Thursday AM Session Hosted by Ingersoll Rand & General Motors Additional Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN, which now includes the Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Recognition as a Ruby Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Company logo placement on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 3 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo 2 Invitations to the exclusive USBLN-hosted Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 10

11 Option to place one promotional item in conference bag (Item provided by company) Acknowledgement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will appear throughout the event Option to provide a free-standing (pop-up) company banner that will be displayed during the National Conference TOPAZ PARTNER $10,000 At the Topaz membership level, in addition to the many membership benefits, your company receives recognition during the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo where your Company will receive prominent visibility and recognition. Benefits: Annual Corporate Membership in the USBLN The Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) with access to all DOBE/SDVOB suppliers Recognition as a Topaz Partner on all promotional materials, signage, and website Company logo placement on USBLN s dedicated websites with link to your company website 2 complimentary registrations to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo 1 Invitation to the exclusive USBLN-hosted Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Presence in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will appear throughout the event Topaz Partners: 3M, AIG, Air Products and Chemicals, Aramark, AT&T, BAE Systems, Baxalta, Baxter, Bloomberg LP, BlueCross BlueSheild Association, BCBSSC, BMO Harris Bank, Boehringer Ingelheim, Boeing, Capital One, Cox Communications, CSC, Disney Parks and Resorts, DOW, ESPN, Fannie Mae, Florida Blue, Freddie Mac, Genentech, The Harford, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), Hess, Highmark Health, Humana, Inquest Consulting, JLL Americas, Inc., John Register, Kaiser Permanente, Lockheed Martin, Manpower, Mass Mutual, Morgan Stanley, Motorola Solutions, Inc., Nielsen, Novartis, Outerwall, P&G, Prudential, Qualcomm, Sodexo, Sprint, SSB Bart Group, Starbucks, State Street Corporation,Takeda, TIAA- CREF, Time Warner, U.S. Cellular, Walmart 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 11

12 DOBE HOST COMMITTEE The USBLN is excited for Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (DOBE/SDVOB ) to participate as partners of the 2015 USBLN National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo as a member of the DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee. In order to provide a high level of visibility, the number of DOBE/SDVOBs will be limited to10 Host Committee Members plus one Chair of the Host Committee, who will serve as spokesperson for the group. DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee Chair $5,000 Joyce Bender, President and CEO, Bender Consulting Services DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee Member $2,500 DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee Members (8 seats available) Benefits: Patricia Graves, President and CEO, Caption First Andy Houghton, Principal and CEO, Integrated Global Strategies (IGS) Recognition as a member of the DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee on all National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo promotional materials, signage, and website Company logo placement on USBLN s dedicated websites with a link to DOBE/SDVOB company website 1 complimentary registration to the 2015 National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo for DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee members and 2 complimentary registrations for the DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee Chair High visibility introduction as a member of the DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee during the first day Conference Luncheon and during a Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP) event Opportunity to function as a host to attendees throughout the Conference (there will be preconference coaching for this activity), which gives increased visibility 2 Invitations to an exclusive USBLN-hosted Policy Partners meeting during the National Conference Option to place one company brochure in conference bag (Item provided by company) Acknowledgement in all e-newsletters leading up to the conference Recognition on a presentation slide that will appear throughout the event Option to participate at the Biz2Biz Expo in a special area designated for the DOBE/SDVOB Host Committee Opportunity to provide input for the Annual Conference program content 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 12

13 A la Carte Opportunities in Addition to your Partnership Level Social Media Partners (2 Available) $5,000 Exhibit Hall Booth Single Booth (includes 2 full conference registrations) Double Booth (includes 3 full conference registrations) $2,000 $3,500 One (1) Attendee Conference Bag Insert (company provides) $2,000 Plus One! Add to your partnership by hosting the conference registration fee and travel expenses for a Student with a Disability or a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE/SDVOB ) (unlimited) $2,000 per scholarship Small Business, Government, Non-profit and Partnership Opportunities We offer a discounted $5,000 corporate membership for small businesses. We also can customize partnerships for government agencies and non-profit companies. $5,000 < $500 million *Disability-owned businesses and DOBE/SDVOB s are not eligible to join as members, but may participate through certification and involvement in the Disability Supplier Diversity Program (DSDP). Please contact Cami Turcotte at cami@usbln.org or by phone at (800) Veterans Community Service Project participant at the 2014 USBLN Annual Conference in Orlando, FL Photo credit: Lawrence Roffee Photography US Business Leadership Network (USBLN ) 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 13

14 2015 USBLN Company Partnership Application Form RETURN FORM VIA: FA TO CAMI TURCOTTE: (800) PRINT, SCAN & PHONE: (800) Thank you for your interest in a USBLN partnership. If you are joining at the Emerald, Sapphire or Ruby level, you are invited to select a branding event for the 2015 USBLN 18 th Annual National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo, September 28 October 1, 2015, Austin, T. Please review the details of your chosen partnership and the associated benefits package carefully before filling out this form. If you have any questions, please contact Cami Turcotte at cami@usbln.org or by phone at (800) Complete this form and fax the application pages only to (800) You may also your application to Cami@usbln.org. Your application is a nonrefundable commitment and benefits begin to accrue immediately upon receipt by the USBLN. Your contribution may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. On behalf of my company, please accept our application for the following conference partnership package: Level: $: Please list your top 3 Branded Event selections. Applicable to Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Partnership Levels: first come, first served. Branded Event selections: Please add on the following to our package (i.e., exhibit hall booth, a la carte partnership opportunity): $ Donated materials: TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE INVOICED: $ Name: Title: Company (as it should appear in print): In the most recent Annual Report my Company reported annual revenues of: Address: City/State/Zip: Primary Contact Name/Title: Phone: Alternate Contact Name/Title: Phone: Accounting/Billing Contact Name/Title: Phone: US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 14

15 2015 USBLN Company Partnership Application Form Do you have a disability-focused Employee Resource Group (ERG) or Business Resource Group (BRG)? If yes: Lead Contact for your ERG/BRG Name/Title: Phone: PAYMENT INFORMATION: Direct Deposit Please invoice Include Purchase Order # (if applicable): Charge to: A 4% credit card handling fee will be added to the total. Credit Card No: Exp Date: (mm/yyyy) Billing Name as it appears on the Card: Billing Name/Address (if different from above): City/State/Zip: 2015 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN). All rights reserved. 15