EXPO MEDIA KIT MY NATURAL IS BEAUTIFUL MEGA OCT 13TH 2018 GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER HAIR & HEALTH 9TH EVENT VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY

Transcription

1 MEDIA KIT MY NATURAL IS BEAUTIFUL 9TH EVENT VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY HAIR & HEALTH MEGA EXPO THE GLAMOROUS LIFE HAIR SHOW FOR THE EVERYDAY WOMAN Brought to you by 804 Braids OCT 13TH 2018 GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER

2 9TH EVENT VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY HAIR & HEALTH MEGA EXPO The Virginia Natural Beauty Hair & Health MEGA Expo is a natural hair, beauty, health and wellness expo on Saturday October 13th, 2018, 11am-7pm. The event is held every year at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in the heart of downtown Richmond, VA. This is Virginia Natural Beauty's ninth event. WHY BE A PART? Virginia Natural Beauty LLC (VNB) is dedicated to providing sponsors with opportunities to promote their brand to customers that are within their target market. Our sponsorship packages are designed to help your brand gain exposure to those that are buyers! VNB has established strong relationships with vendors, media outlets and professional organizations; all designed to help your business promote your products and services! We offer maximum exposure to companies wishing to expand their reach to existing and new customers in ways that create a lasting impression. Our reach is well over 40,000 followers. Press Releases will be made to all major media outlets. Listing on over 100 event calendars from Virginia Beach to Washington DC to South Carolina and beyond. Posters distributed throughout the region to natural hair and beauty enthusiasts. E-Blasts sent to new and existing followers. Promotion by Virginia Natural Beauty via website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Past event guests PROMOTIONS: Coverage in regional newspapers and publications that cater to hose interested in natural hair, beauty, health and wellness. Television commercials If your company is ready to motivate and inspire natural beauty enthusiasts, please review sponsorship and vending opportunities.

3 WHAT IS VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY LLC Virginia Natural Beauty LLC is a company created with the purpose of helping individuals to embrace their natural beauty and provides a source of information for natural hair, skin, physical health and well-being. The company s goal is to uplift, enlighten, empower and motivate all people desiring to move toward wellness. FOUNDER Lorna Kelley, a native of Ottawa, Canada has now made her home in Virginia. With over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Ms. Kelley holds a degree in both English and Business Administration, is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Nationally Certified Event Planner. This self proclaimed Fashion Junkie decided 15 years ago to stop chemically processing her hair and began her natural journey. Virginia Natural Beauty LLC, was created by combining Kelley s love for fashion, fitness and all things natural! She is passionate about empowering individuals to be their best, especially youth. Ms. Kelley believes that, Although beauty really does start from within; when we look good; we feel good. When we feel good; we do good and I want to help others feel good about who they are, naturally." WHO WE SUPPORT? St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases. All children are accepted for treatment regardless of the family's ability to pay Don't see what you need? We can customize a package for you! BE A PART OF THE VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY HAIR & HEALTH MEGA EXPO Virginia Natural Beauty LLC (VNB) is dedicated to providing sponsors with opportunities to promote their brand to customers that are within their target market. Our sponsorship packages are designed to help your brand gain exposure to those that are buyers! VNB has established strong relationships with vendors, media outlets and professional organizations; all designed to help your business promote its products and services! We offer maximum exposure to companies wishing to expand their reach to existing and new customers in ways that create a lasting impression. Any questions, please info@vanaturalbeauty.com or contact our office at

4 PRESS RELEASE For immediate release CONTACT: Lorna Kelley Virginia Natural Beauty LLC (804) Be Fit. Be Fashionable. Be Free. Locally Owned Business Inspires Women to Embrace Their Natural Beauty Richmond, VA - Virginia Natural Beauty LLC (VNB), designed to be interactive and meet individuals where they are presently in their journey toward natural hair, beauty, fashion, health and fitness. Virginia Natural Beauty LLC organizes and hosts events themed towards various topics ranging from transitioning to natural hair, styling and makeup techniques to fashion trends. There is great emphasis placed on health and wellness in relation to exercise, nutrition and diet. All topics are structured around the central theme of embracing the natural beauty of the individual with the end goal of helping to build self-esteem. Virginia Natural Beauty events allow Individuals to sample products, learn the latest techniques in natural health, beauty and hair and network with like-minded individuals. Workshops will be offered, designed for personal and professional development, along with natural beauty tutorials. Virginia Natural Beauty is designed to give consumers the ability to engage with brands. Founded by Lorna Kelley, a self proclaimed Fashion Junkie, VNB was created by combining Kelley s love for fashion, fitness and all things natural! She is passionate about empowering individuals to be their best! Virginia Natural Beauty LLC interacts with its readers online through their website and social media. VNB hosts events designed to educate and empower. These events take place in Richmond, Virginia allowing interested individuals to interact with others on the same journey. VNB events also provides an opportunity for individuals to participate in workshops to learn more about topics of interest to the health and wellness community. The ninth event is the Virginia Natural Beauty Hair & Health Mega Expo - is being held on October 13th, 2018 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in downtown Richmond Va. Virginia Natural Beauty LLC is a company created with the purpose of helping individuals to embrace their natural beauty and provides a source of information for natural hair, skin, physical health and well-being in Virginia.

5 My Natural Is Beautiful 2018 SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES Exclusive DIAMOND Event Sponsor - $2,500 Company name included on all marketing materials for the event Company representative invited to deliver 60 mins brand/product demonstration on stage 12 foot exhibitor table for product sampling and sales opportunity Ad on event website Print - Logo included on 10,000 flyers distributed throughout Richmond-Petersburg market Broadcast Television Commercial Mention- 1 week prior to the event Social Media Marketing mentioning your brand as an event sponsor Business write-up featured in event brochure Logo positioning on company homepage of www. VaNaturalBeauty.com Guest entry for 6 6 lunch tickets Premiere PLATINUM Sponsorship - $1, foot exhibitor table for product sampling and sales opportunity Company representative invited to deliver 30 mins brand/product demonstration on stage Print Logo included on 10,000 flyers distributed throughout Richmond-Petersburg market Social Media Marketing mentioning your brand as an event sponsor Business listing in event brochure Logo positioning on company homepage of www. VaNaturalBeauty.com Guest entry for 4 4 lunch tickets Elite GOLD Sponsorship - $ foot exhibitor table for product sampling and sales opportunity Print Logo included on 1,000 flyers distributed throughout Richmond-Petersburg market Social Media- Company name included on 1 post weekly until day of event Company name listed on company homepage of Guest entry for 2 2 lunch tickets VENDOR SILVER - $ foot exhibitor draped table with 2 chairs at your booth space you will have the ability to: Hand out promo materials to attendees Hold onsite giveaway and/or drawing Demonstrate your product/brand Sell your product/brand Company name & contact information listed in event program VENDOR BRONZE - $200 6 foot exhibitor draped table with 2 chairs at your booth space you will have the ability to: Hand out promo materials to attendees Hold onsite giveaway and/or drawing Demonstrate your product/brand Sell your product/brand

6 My Natural Is Beautiful VENDOR AGREEMENT SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2018 GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER Contact Person Company Name Address State Zip Code Website Phone ( ) Mobile ( ) Fax ( ) Products or Services to be showcased or on sale during the event: How did you hear about this Exhibitor Opportunity? p Online p Flyer p Radio p Other TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EXHIBITING 1. EXHIBITORS MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 10:00am AND BE FULLY SET UP BY 10:45am. (DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM FOR SETUP; OPENS TO PUBLIC AT 11:00 am) 8. EXHIBITORS MAY CANCEL BY SEPT 30, 2018 AND RECEIVE A 50% REFUND. BOOKINGS CANCELLED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE LIABLE TO PAYMENT IN FULL. 2. EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE COMPLETELY VACATED THE PREMISES BY CLOSE OF DAY, 9pm. 3. EXHIBITS MUST BE STAFFED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EVENT HOURS. EVENT COORDINATORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN GOODS. 4. EXHIBITOR WILL BE PROVIDED A 6FT OR 12 FT TABLE AND 2 CHAIRS DEPENDING ON PURCHASED PACKAGE LEVEL. 5. DISPLAYS AT THE FRONT OF THE STALL MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH THE VISIBILITY OF ADJOINING EXHIBITORS. DISPLAYS MAY NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE CONFINES OF EXHIBIT SPACE. 6. EXHIBITORS MAY PLACE BROCHURES & OTHER PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE ONLY IN THEIR SPACE AND NOT IN ANY OTHER PART OR THE FACILITY. 7. EXHIBITORS MUST REMOVE ALL THEIR BOXES AND PAPER FROM EXHIBIT AREA AT THE CLOSE OF DAY. 9. EXHIBITORS MUST ABIDE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS WHILE ON PREMISES. ALL ENTRANCES, EXITS AND PATHS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS. 10. ALL MATERIALS USED IN THE EXHIBIT AREA MUST BE FLAMEPROOF AND FIRE RESISTANT IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL FIRE ORDINANCES AND FIRE REGULATIONS OF EXHIBITION FACILITY. 11. ALL BOOKINGS FOR EXHIBIT BOOTHS MUST BE IN WRITING WITH ACCOMPANYING SIGNATURE AND PAYMENT. 12. VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY LLC HAS NO LIABILITY FOR THE SAFETY OR SECURITY OF ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. 13. VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY LLC AND THE EVENT MANAGEMENT WILL BE THE FINAL AUTHORITY. RETURN THIS FORM TO: Virgina Natural Beauty, Attn; Marketing PO Box 3626 Chester, VA SEND PAYMENT THRU PAYPAL TO: info@vanaturalbeauty.com (Forms will not be accepted without full registration payment) Online Registration also available at Please makechecks payable to Virginia Natural Beauty. Registration is not complete until payment in full is received. I have read and understand the terms and conditions listed above and agree to abide by them: / / Signature Date Company Name

7 My Natural Is Beautiful RICHMOND, VIRGINIA OCTOBER 13TH, 2018 GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT Virginia Natural Beauty LLC will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11am-7pm. As a sponsor/ vendor of this event, will share in the popularity of the venue and the esteem of the act, and the community will link the name of with Virginia Natural Beauty LLC advertisements and public relations messages. agrees to contribute the investment shown below in sponsorship support of the Virginia Natural Beauty LLC MEGA Expo: My Natural is Beautiful. This sponsorship/ vendor investment will be submitted per the terms agreed upon by the Representative of and Virginia Natural Beauty LLC. Virginia Natural Beauty LLC agrees to provide sponsorship benefits in accordance with the sponsorship level equivalent to in-kind donation contribution amount. SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: p Diamond Sponsor: $2,500 p Platinum Sponsor: $1,500 p Gold Sponsor: $ 750 Vendor Only: p Vendor Silver (12ft table) $370 p Vendor Bronze (6ft table) $200 COMPANY: Sponsorship/Vendor Investment: Representative (Name/Title): Signature: Date: Virgnina Natural Beauty LLC: Signature: Lorna Kelley, Virginia Natural Beauty LLC Date: Completed agreement may be mailed to Virginia Natural Beauty LLC, PO Box 3626 Chester, VA or scanned and ed to lorna@vanaturalbeauty.com. Monetary sponsorship payments should be made via Paypal.com and submitted to info@vanaturalbeauty. In-kind donations should be mailed no later than October 1, 2018 to address listed above. **Sponsorship/vendor activations will begin once payment is received. **

8 VENUE LAYOUT DOWNTOWN GREATER RICHMOND CONVENTION CENTER MEGA EXPO EXHIBITOR BALLROOM SAMPLE LAYOUT service/exit B15 service/exit service/exit 6' x 16' Riser Theater for 60

9 9TH EVENT VIRGINIA NATURAL BEAUTY HAIR & HEALTH MEGA EXPO FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS CONTACT: Kenya Davis-Paramore Travel Coordinator TICKETS ON SALE NOW! natural-beauty-expo2018.eventbrite.com VENDORS AND SPONSORS: vendors-sponsors-natural-beauty-expo2018.eventbrite.com