3000 N. E. 151 st Street, North Miami, Florida 33181 Thursday, October 16 th - 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Day One) Business Opportunity Breakfast Plenary Session with Keynote by national branding expert, Jay Leopardi, of Bad Boy Branding Building & Expanding Your Business and Your Brand Success Strategies Seminars Financing & Bonding Opportunities; Commercial and Government Contracting Opportunities (Billions of Dollars in Construction & Other Industries)* Global Expansion-New Opportunities in Exports) Various Construction Projects seeking Minorities, Women and DBE Certified firms Come and Meet Presenters with Billions of Dollars in Construction Opportunities in South Florida Networking Power Lunch with Table Ambassadors, representing Contract Procurement, Branding, Financing, Human Resources, Customer Service, and the MBDA s Technical Assistance & Growth Initiatives for M/W/DBEs BizTank Investment Competition Immediately following the Power Lunch (South Florida s Shark Tank - as seen on TV Selected Minority Businesses will present their investment requests to millionaire investors in front of the Power Lunch audience BizTank Applications are available at www.medweekflorida.org Deadline August 30, 2014 B2B Matchmaker Expo Close out Day One of MEDWeek at the B2B EXPO. Ribbon Cutting will feature a Spirited Message from MBE Procurement Guru, Shelby Scales, President of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). This will occur on the EXPO Floor with Corporate & Government Buyers; Banks and other Funding Sources; Economic Development & Export Resources; S/M/WBEs Here is an excellent opportunity for corporations, MBEs, government to showcase your goods and services, meet one-on-one to discuss business opportunities, identify new sales leads, expand your supplier base, find potential customers and business partners, get help from the MBDA Business Center and other business development experts. Friday Evening, October 17 th 7:00p.m. until (Day Two) 32 nd Annual MEDWeek Awards Gala Honoring Page 1 of 7 To Register for MEDWeek Visit www.medweekflorida.org Or contact: 305.576.7888 * 1.800.730.5581; Email - admin@miamimbdacenter.com MEDWeek is Coordinated and Hosted in Florida by M. Gill & Associates, Inc.
SPONSORSHIPS * PROGRAM * PAYMENT DETAILS PLATIUM SPONSOR - $9,000 Opportunity for Senior Diversity Program Executive to serve as the Honorary MEDWeek Chair Signature Sponsor of MEDWeek With Speaking Role at MEDWeek Key Events Two tables of ten at MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast Prominent Reserved Seating Three tables of ten at MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition Three Tables of ten at MEDWeek Awards Gala Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs Complimentary admission for 50 small businesses to all seminars and networking events Full page color advertisement in the MEDWeek 2014 Souvenir Publication (Prominent Space) Company logo on website and on all signage and publications Extended Exhibitor Space (double booth) at B2B Matchmaker Acknowledgement in media announcements and press releases Recognition Plaque Data Facilities with MBDA Business Center Program GOLD SPONSOR - $6,000 Sponsor of Business Opportunity Breakfast & Co-Sponsor of MEDWeek 2014 Seminars Two tables of ten at MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast Prominent Reserved Seating Two tables of ten at MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition Two Tables of ten at MEDWeek Awards Gala Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs Full page advertisement in the MEDWeek 2014 Souvenir Publication Complimentary admission of 30 small businesses to educational and networking events Verbal recognition of your sponsorship at all events Company logo on website and displayed on publications Recognition Plaque Data Facilities with MBDA Business Center Program SILVER SPONSOR - $4,500 One Table of ten at MEDWeek Business Opportunities Breakfast One Table of ten at MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition Two Tables of ten at MEDWeek Awards Gala featuring the 50 Most Powerful MBEs Full page advertisement in the MEDWeek Souvenir Publication Company logo on website and promotional materials Complimentary admission of 20 small businesses to educational and networking events Recognition Plaque Page 2 of 7
BRONZE SP0NSOR - $3,000 One Table of ten at MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast One Table of ten at MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition One Table of ten at MEDWeek Awards Gala Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs Full Page ad in MEDWeek Souvenir Publication Complimentary admission of 10 to educational and networking events General conference signage displayed at all events Company logo on website and promotional materials Recognition Plaque SUSTAINING SPONSOR - $1,500 5 Tickets to MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast 5 Tickets to MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition 5 Tickets to MEDWeek Awards Gala - Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs ½ Page Color Ad in MEDWeek Souvenir Publication Company Logo on Website and on promotional materials AFFILIATE SPONSOR (SELECT ONE) Affiliate - Corporate Sponsor $1,000 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Award Gala Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs ¼ Page Color Ad in MEDWeek Souvenir Publication Company Logo on Website and on promotional materials Affiliate - Small/Minority Business $750 (THIS AFFILIATE ($750) IS FOR SMALL/MINORITY BUSINESSES ONLY) Page 3 of 7 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Business Opportunity Breakfast 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Investment Competition 3 Tickets to MEDWeek Awards Gala Featuring The 50 Most Powerful MBEs ¼ Page Color Ad in Conference Publication Company Logo on Website and on promotional materials
SPECIAL ITEMS EXHIBITOR SPACE & ITEMS MEDWeek Awards Luncheon Sponsor - $5,000 Corporate Exhibitor - $300 *** Business Opportunity Breakfast Sponsor - $3,000 Government Exhibitor - $200 *** Awards & Audio Visuals Sponsor - $3,000 MBE/Small Business Exhibitor - $150 *** Breakout Sponsor (Refreshments) - $1,500 Day One (B/F, Luncheon, BizTank, & B2B) - $75 MEDWeek BizTank Sponsor - $5,000 MEDWeek Awards Gala - $100 * FREE ENTRY TO B2B MATCHMAKER Full Admission (by 9-20-14) - $150** Full Admission (after 9-20-14) - $175** ** Full Admission - includes Breakfast & Seminars, Luncheon, BizTank, B2B Matchmaker & Awards Gala (Exhibitor Space Not Included) *** Each Corporate, Government, and MBE Exhibitor Space - includes one entry to Breakfast, Luncheon & BizTank, and Awards Gala. Deadline for Ads September 15, 2014 * Submit in JPEG or PDF to: marie@mgillonline.com MEDWeek Publication Size = 8.5x11 Full Page (Bleed): Bleed size: 8.75 x 11.25 Price: Full Color: $750 * B&W: $500 Full Page: Image Area: 8.5 x 10 Price: Full Color: $750 * B&W: $500 Half Page: Image Area: 7.5 x 4.825 Price: Full Color: $400 * B&W: $250 Quarter Page: Image Area: 3.625 x 4.825 Price: Full Color: $175 * B&W: $125 MEDWEEK ADVERTISING & REGISTRATION EASY CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION INHOUSE Complete and Fax Registration Page to: 305.576.0089 or email: marie@mgillonline.com TO PAY BY Business Card Size: (Small Business Only) Image Area: 2.5625 x 3.625 Price: $75 Email Camera-ready Ads & Logos - JPEG or PDF - marie@mgillonline.com by 9/15/14 Page 4 of 7 Please call or Email Mara Ludwig: 305.576.7888 * 1.800.730.5581 mara@mgillonline.com or marie@mgillonline.com Please make checks payable to: Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) 4770 Biscayne Blvd. - Suite 1050 * Miami, FL 33137
Thursday, October 16, 2014 MEDWeek PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 8:00 a.m. All Day Registration 8:30 9:30 a.m. Business Opportunity Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Building & Expanding Your Business & Your Brand 9:30 10:00 a.m. -- Success Strategies Seminar Creative Financing and Bonding Opportunities 10:00 10:30 a.m. -- Success Strategies Seminar Global Expansion - New Opportunities in Exports 10:30 11: 30 a.m. -- Success Strategies Seminar Corp. & Gov. Contracting Opportunities (Billions of $$ in Construction & Other Industries) 11:30 12:45 p.m. MEDWeek 2014 Success Strategies Luncheon 1:00 -- 2:30 p.m. MEDWeek BizTank- Investment Competition 2:30-5:00 p.m. B2B ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS MATCHMAKER SESSIONS 2:00 5:00 p.m. Special Concurrent Feature and On-site M/W/SBE Certification & Loan Pre-Qualification Assistance Doing Business with your Local Public School Districts; Hospital Districts; State of Florida; Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; Cities, Colleges & Universities. Bring your information to see if you qualify for that crucial financial you need. MEDWeek B2B MATCHMAKER ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS If you plan to participate in the Matchmaker Sessions, kindly provide a paragraph stating the goods and/or services that you are offering (S/MBEs) or that you are seeking (corporation or government) so that we may begin to identify and inform you of potential matches. Matchmaker Meetings will be on a first-come, first-served basis AT THE EXHIBITORS TABLES. Corporate and Government Matchmakers are asked to indicate the number of Matchmaker Representatives so that we may arrange appropriate NAME BADGES. Friday, October 17, 2014 - Kovens Conference Center 7:00 8:00 p.m. VIP Reception with honorees, sponsors and speakers 8:00 9:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards 10:00 p.m. UNTIL Dancing * Photo Opps * CONFERENCE HOTEL - OFF-SITE SHUTTLE SERVICE The MEDWeek Secretariat is arranging special rates for our guests at a nearby hotel. Further details will be provided to all MEDWeek registrants. PARKING Free Parking will be available for all MEDWeek guests in designated parking lots at the Kovens Conference Center on both days. REGISTRATION You may register by completing the attached REGISTRATION PAGE and fax to: 305.576.0089; or scan and email it to marie@mgillonline.com. You may also REGISTER BY TELEPHONE at 305.576.7888 - OR You may REGISTER ONLINE AT www.medweekflorida.org After August 8 th. If you plan to sponsor, please email us your high resolution logo, for inclusion on the website. Please direct your questions regarding MEDWeek Sponsorship to: Marie Gill MEDWeek Coordinator & Publicist 305.576.7888 or email her at marie@mgillonline.com Page 5 of 7
Name: REGISTRATION PAGE Please complete this registration and email or fax to: marie@mgillonline.com or (305) 576.0089 Upon receipt of this form, an invoice will be forwarded based on the contribution level selected For further information, please call: 305.576.7888 or 1.800.730.5581 Name of Business/Organization: Address: Title: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Circle all that apply: Corp. * Govt. * MBE * DBE * ACDBE * SDB * WBE * SDVOB * 8(a) * CSBE * CBE * SBE * HUB-Zone * WOSB * GSA * Sec 3 MBDA Business Center Client/Member? : Yes Exhibitor Space & Items : (Select/Circle all that apply) NO Corporate Sponsor $ Government Sponsor $ S/MBE Sponsor $ Corporate Exhibits - $300; Government Exhibits - $200; MBE/SBE Exhibits - $150; Breakfast/Seminars - $45; Success Strategies Luncheon & BizTank Only - $45; MEDWeek Awards Gala Only - $100 Full Admission (by 9/20/14) - $150 Full Admission (After 9/20/14) - $175 PAYMENT METHOD PLEASE WRITE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION HERE: LIST BELOW THE NAMES OF OTHER PARTICIPANTS OR EMAIL NAMES TO MARIE@MGILLONLINE.COM EVENTS@MGILLONLINE.COM $ Today s Date: 1. 2. 3. 4 Check Money Order Credit Card by phone (305.576.7888) Payment by Credit Card: Please complete and submit the attached Credit Card Authorization Page by fax or email (305.576.0089 or marie@mgillonline.com or call Mara Ludwig at 305.576.7888 to complete your sponsorship transaction by telephone. Only VISA and Master Card are accepted. Payment by Check or Money Order Payable to: Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Or M. Gill & Associates, Inc. 4770 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 1050 - Miami, Florida 33137 Attention: Marie Gill MEDWeek Coordinator M. GILL & ASSOCIATES, INC. OPERATES THE MBDA S BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM FOR MBE S, AND IS THE AUTHORIZED HOST OF MEDWEEK IN FLORIDA, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE S MBDA, THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND WITH SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & THE PRIVATE SECTOR. Page 6 of 7
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION authorizes M. Gill & Associates, Inc. OR its dba Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) to bill the credit card listed below for the following MEDWeek 2014 charges: ITEM: AMOUNT: CARDHOLDER S NAME: (Please print as it appears on card) CARD TYPE: (Please check one) Visa Master Card CARD NUMBER: EXPIRATION DATE: BILLING ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: TELEPHONE: Email: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: TODAY S DATE: Thank you for sponsoring and supporting the 32 nd Anniversary of Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek) and for helping to champion the growth of small and minority businesses. Your confirmation will be emailed after processing. If you prefer to contact us with this information by telephone, please call or email Mara Ludwig at 305.576.7888 or mara@mgillonline.com Connecting Business with Opportunity Page 7 of 7