TURNING ACTION INTO. Build opportunity, strengthen networks and gain valuable insight at Michigan s largest workforce conference.

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1 TURNING ACTION INTO RESULTS Build opportunity, strengthen networks and gain valuable insight at Michigan s largest workforce conference. Michigan Works! Annual Conference October 12-14, 2014 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Mt. Pleasant, MI Welcome Michigan Works! Association invites you to sponsor or exhibit at the Michigan s Works! Annual Conference, October 12-14, 2014 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Showcase your business solutions and introduce new products to hundreds of workforce professionals at the premier event of Gain visibility Online presence Event guide inclusion Strategic, colorful signage Find leads Wide range of networking opportunities Opt-in roster of attendees Connect with new / existing customers Visit for more information and to register. For additional information, contact Malorie Kersten, kerstenm@michiganworks.org or

2 Gold Sponsorship [$5,000] Silver Sponsorship [$3,000] One (1) full page insert in official event guide Verbal recognition during General Sessions Materials / handouts to attendees at sponsored event (if applicable) Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations Free premium exhibit space (including two free exhibitor registrations) Invitation to attend the Workforce Development Board Networking event One (1) half page insert in official event guide Materials / handouts to attendees at sponsored event (if applicable) Two (2) complimentary full conference registrations Opportunity to purchase premium exhibit space Gold sponsorship opportunities Silver sponsorship opportunities In addition to the benefits listed above, each gold sponsorship features additional recognition: In addition to the benefits listed above, each silver sponsorship features additional recognition: Workforce Development Board Reception Exclusive VIP event - banner displayed in high visibility Logo featured in marketing materials Reception Banner displayed Name / logo printed on table trifold displays Conference Bag Name / logo on over 700 bags distributed to all attendees Sponsor responsible for production and cost Large banner ad with logo / website displayed at the top of every conference website registration page Opening Session Name / logo prominently displayed on signage, behind speaker Printed materials displayed at each seating Lunch Session Name / logo prominently displayed on signage, behind speaker Printed materials displayed at each seating Website Banner ad exclusively displayed on every page of the conference website Audio / Visual Logo / website splash screen displayed in every breakout session Door Hanger Brochure (Two opportunities) Logo / website printed on door hangers, delivered to all Conference attendee hotel rooms Association will produce door hangers featuring the itinerary for the following day Attendee Badge Holder / Lanyard Name / logo on lanyards distributed to all attendees Sponsor responsible for production and cost Closing Session Keynote Name / logo prominently displayed on signage, behind speaker Printed materials displayed at each seating Continental Breakfast (Two opportunities) Product demo table next to the breakfast buffet Digital Drop-In Modeled after Apple s Genius Bar, experts will be on hand to answer questions on a variety of topics Printed materials displayed at each table / 2 3

3 Bronze Sponsorship [$2,000] Event Guide Sponsorship [$100-$500] One (1) quarter page insert in official event guide Materials / handouts to attendees at sponsored event (if applicable) One (1) complimentary full conference registration Event guides will be distributed to all Conference attendees (nearly 700!) and made available to exhibitors, speakers and sponsors in attendance. Full Page ($500) (Vertical Format Only): 4.5 W x 9.5 H Half Page ($250) (Vertical / Horizontal Format): 4.5 W x 4.75 H FULL HALF QUARTER Bronze sponsorship opportunities In addition to the benefits listed above, each bronze sponsorship features additional recognition: Quarter Page ($100) (Horizontal Format Only): 2 W x 4.5 H Welcome Gift Your gift (and company logo!) will be the first thing attendees receive upon check-in Sponsor responsible for production and cost Conference Event Guide The main source of information for over 700 attendees Logo included on front cover Twitterfall in Connect Central Name / logo featured at the top of Twitterfall screen Twitterfall information cards provided to all attendees, featuring name / logo / website Afternoon Break A variety of breaks offered throughout the event in Connect Central Display printed materials in break Challenge of Excellence Awards Logo printed in awards section of event guide on awards section of website Workforce Development Board Breakfast Name / logo featured in all invitations Display printed materials at each table Speaker Gifts Add a personalized message with each gift Sponsor responsible for production / cost Hotel Key Card Logo / message printed on guestroom key cards given to all attendees staying at hotel Sponsor responsible for production / cost Annual Meeting / Directors Council Display printed materials at each seating Upgrade to full page event guide ad SALES CLOSE Friday, August 22, 2014 Requirements ARTWORK DUE Monday, August 25, 2014 Press optimized, high resolution PDFs only Files must be grayscale or black/white Graphics should be set at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi file to Malorie Kersten, kerstenm@michiganworks.org PRINT DATE Friday, September 12,

4 Exhibitors [$1,000] Exhibitor / Sponsorship Form Two (2) full conference registrations.company name / booth number highlight in General Session presentation 8 x 8 booth space with standard drapery/signage One (1) 6 table with linens, two chairs, and waste bin.product and services listing with contact information in event guide Gold / silver sponsors are offered premium location space, noted on the Connect Central map Online registration is also available with payment via credit card or electronic check. Exhibitor and sponsorship registration closes August 22, Full payment is due at time of registration. Mailed forms that do not include payment cannot be considered. Organization: Contact Person: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Product/Service to be exhibited: Exhibitor highlights Exhibitors receive maximum traffic as exhibit booths will be located inside the Swan Creek Ballroom, (ie, Connect Central). To create even further traffic, Connect Central will include a Digital Drop-In and many other networking opportunities to connect exhibitors and attendees. Connect Central / Exhibit Area Hours* Installation / Set-up Sunday, October 12 10:00am - 12:00pm Exhibit Area Hours Sunday, October 12 12:00-4:00pm Monday, October 13 9:30am - 4:00pm Dismantle/Tear-down Monday, October 13 4:00-6:00pm Heavy Traffic Hours Sunday, October 12 2:30-3:00pm - snack break Monday, October 13 9:30-10:15am - break 11:15-11:45am - break 1:30-4:00pm - Digital Drop-In** 1:30-2:15pm - snack break 3:30-4:00pm - break *Complimentary internet. Booths must be staffed during exhibit hours. **Experts will be on hand in Connect Central to answer questions on a variety of topics. Hotel The 2014 Conference will be held at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Reserve your room online at To receive the discounted rate, use the group code MW Reservations accepted beginning April Phone reservations are not accepted. This room block is first-come, firstserved and available until full. Select sponsorship / exhibitor type: m Gold Sponsorship $5,000 m Silver Sponsorship $3,000 m Bronze Sponsorship $2,000 m In-Kind Sponsorship Authorized Signature m General Sponsorship m $250 m $500 m $1,000 m Event Guide Insertion Sponsorship m $100 m $250 m $500 m Exhibitor Package $1,000 I have read and agree to comply with all rules and regulations outlined on page 8 and agree to submit all information required. I confirm that payment has been submitted online or is attached to this form: Signature: Date: Online payment is available via credit card or electronic check, visit Mail this completed form with payment to: Michigan Works! Association 2500 Kerry Street, Suite 210 Lansing, MI Full payment is due at time of registration. Mailed forms that do not include payment cannot be considered. 6 7

5 Exhibitor / Sponsorship Terms Eligibility Michigan Works! Association will send an exhibitor service kit with all necessary information pertaining to exhibiting upon receipt of signed registration form with payment. No booth can be assigned until full payment is received by the Michigan Works! Association. Gold and silver sponsors receive priority booth selection. Booths are not considered reserved until full payment is received. Sponsor agrees to pay sponsorship fee in its entirety in order to reserve and secure sponsorship benefits. Benefits will not begin until payment is received. Cancellation Policy Cancellations of exhibitor booth or sponsorship are due by August 29, cancellation of a sponsorship after August 29, 2014 will not receive a refund. Cancellations must be made in writing only to Malorie Kersten at kerstenm@michiganworks.org. Exhibitor / Sponsorship Benefits Free premium exhibit space Verbal recognition during general sessions Event guide insertion Complimentary full Conference registrations FULL TWO Gold Silver HALF QUARTER TWO ONE Bronze Exhibitor General - $1,000 General - $500 General - $250 Security Exhibitors are responsible for the security of their booth and for any loss or damage to their property during all published show hours. Michigan Works! Association encourages exhibitors to remove laptops and valuables from the exhibit at the end of the exhibit hours each day. Michigan Works! Association, staff, volunteers, the event hotel and the event decorating company will not be liable or responsible for the property of the participants from damage, theft, loss, fire, accident or other causes. Insurance The exhibitor assumes responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of the exhibitor s activities on the hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Michigan Works! Association and the hotel, their agents and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims. In addition, the exhibitor acknowledges that it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitors to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by the exhibitor. Logo in eblasts Logo in event guide with full listing Logo on website in eblasts Item in Conference bag (700) Event Cancellation In the event of cancellation of the Conference due to fire, strikes, government regulations or other causes beyond the Michigan Works! Associations control, Michigan Works! Association shall not be held liable for failure to hold the Conference as scheduled and the Michigan Works! Association shall determine the amount of exhibit fees to be refunded. Pre / Post Conference attendee list Logo on event signage Text listing in event guide Exhibitor or sponsorship forms that do not include payment cannot be considered Website recognition 8 9

6 Connect Central Map - Swan Creek Ballroom Gold and Silver sponsors have the opportunity to reserve a premium booth space of their choice. Standard exhibit space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule at a Glance* *tentative Sunday, October 12 Monday, October 13 Tuesday, October 14 standard premium main doorway main doorway :00am 4:00pm Connect Central (Exhibit Area) 12:00 4:00pm Cyber Café 12:00-4:30pm The View from Washington DC 12:30 2:30pm 1:15 2:30pm Exhibit Area Refreshment Break 2:30 3:00pm Sessions 3:00 5:00pm 7:30am 4:00pm Connect Central (Exhibit Area) 9:30am 4:00pm Cyber Café 10:00am-12:00pm / 2:00-6:00pm A.M. Stretch: Walk 6:00 7:00am Continental Breakfast 7:15 8:00am OPENING SESSION 8:00 9:30am Exhibit Area Coffee Break 9:30 10:15am Micro-skills: Ten in 30 10:00 10:30am / 10:45 11:15am 8:30 9:30am Cyber Café 7:30 8:30am Continental Breakfast 7:30 8:15am WDB Networking Breakfast Invitation Only 7:30 9:30am 8:30 9:45am CLOSING SESSION 10:00 11:45am digital drop-in Directors Council / Board Meeting 3:00 5:00pm 3:15 4:30pm WDB Networking Invitation Only 5:30 6:30pm Opening Reception 6:30 8:30pm 10:15 11:15am Exhibit Area Extra Break 11:15am 11:45am LUNCH SESSION 11:45am 1:30pm Digital Drop-In 1:30 4:00pm Exhibit Area Sweet Tooth Break 1:30 2:15pm 2:15 3:30pm Exhibit Area Salty Snack Break 3:30 4:00pm doorway Ignite Session 4:00 5:00pm 10 For additional information, contact Malorie Kersten, kerstenm@michiganworks.org or