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| On line registration is now closed. On site registration will be available on Monday, March 17 at The University of Chicago Gleacher Center and on Tuesday, March 18 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. The cost to register is $599.00
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Sponsor Information
FULL EVENT SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 (only 1 available)
- Identified in materials on both event days, live web link: 2008 Midwest Venture Summit presented by “(company name)“
- Table next to the registration area to provide materials to attendees (this is the only sponsor display)
- Prime on-site signage recognition
- Six (6) complimentary event registration tickets
- Invitations for four (4) to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th (plus an option to buy up to five (5) additional discounted tickets at $100 each)
- Final list of event attendees (electronically) and addresses on printed labels for one time use.
- Full distribution list of all companies that submit (whether or not they are selected to present)
- 4 Coaching slots (with VC sponsors) to prepare presenting companies business plans
- One full-page color program acknowledgment in printed program (backside of cover)
- Option to provide logo-branded conference registration bags, and/or inclusion of one piece of branded product material in conference registration bag
- Option to purchase additional select focused sponsorships at 60% discount
- First right of refusal for 2009 MVS
Platinum Sponsors: $12,500 (5 available)
- Four (4) complimentary event registration tickets
- Listing in pre-event marketing materials with live web link as Platinum level sponsor
- Premium on-site signage recognition
- Invitations for three (3) to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th (plus an option to buy up to three (3) additional discounted tickets at $200 each)
- Final list of event attendees (electronically)
- 2 Coaching slots (with VC sponsors) to prepare presenting companies business plans
- One half-page black and white program acknowledgment in printed program
- Inclusion of one piece of branded give away for distribution at registration table
- Option to purchase additional select focused sponsorships at 40% discount
Gold Sponsors: $7,500 (10 available)
- Three (3) complimentary event registration tickets
- Listing in all pre-event marketing materials including live web link as Gold level sponsor
- On-site signage recognition
- 1 Coaching slot (with VC sponsors) to prepare presenting companies business plans
- Invitations for two (2) to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th (plus an option to buy up to two (2) additional discounted tickets at $250 each)
- Final list of event attendees (electronically)
- Inclusion of one piece of branded give away for distribution at registration table
- Option to purchase additional select focused sponsorships at 25% discount
FOCUSED SPONSORSHIPS
Room Hosting Rights Sponsorships
1. Business Plan Competition Room: $5,000 (0 available) NO LONGER AVAILABLE! This room is being sponsored by Winston & Strawn LLP.
2. Very Early Stage* Presenting Companies $5,000 (2 available)
3. Series A+** Presenting Companies: $5,000 (2 available) One of the 3 rooms is now being sponsored by Valuation Research Corporation.
4. Panel Host: $6,000 (6 available)
Suggested Panel topics:
· LP View on Fundraising
· What are Corporations Buying/Acquiring?
· M&A Outlook
· Midwest Success Stories – "Hot" verticals in our region
· Due Diligence for Angels
· Early Stage Valuations
· Deal Syndication for Angels
5. Invitation Only Reception Sponsor: $15,000 (2 available)
6. VC Dinner Sponsor: $12,500 (1 available)
7. Networking Breakfast Sponsors: $2,500 (2 available) All 400 attendees expected at breakfast
8. Morning Keynote Sponsor: $4,500 (1 available) All 400 attendees expected at breakfast
9. Notepad Sponsorship: $4,000 (1 available)
10. Media Sponsors: Print and Broadcast (3 available)
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* Early stage companies typically have:
- product or service in development
- key management in place
- have done initial marketing or pre-sales
- friends & family money invested in the company
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**Series A+ companies typically have:
- already received institutional/angel money
- are seeking investments to expand working capital or marketing and sales capabilities
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Focused Sponsorships
1. Room Hosting Sponsorships - Business Plan Competition Room: $5,000 (1 available)
- Room will be labeled with your firm name on all room signage and handouts
- A member of your firm will participate in voting for best business plan
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Name recognition on signage outside the room and on agenda
- Onscreen logo recognition
- Company listing on website
- Display literature in back of room
- Option to purchase up to two (2) additional tickets to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th for $300 each
2. Room Hosting Sponsorships - Early Stage* Presenting Companies: $5,000 (2 available)
- Act as Master of Ceremonies for the room
- Room will be labeled with your firm name on all signage and handouts
- A member of your firm will introduce all presenting companies
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Name recognition on signage outside the room and on agenda
- Onscreen logo recognition
- Company listing on website and agenda
- Display literature in back of room
- Option to purchase up to two (2) additional tickets to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th for $300 each
3. Room Hosting Sponsorships - Series A+** Presenting Companies: $5,000 (3 available)
- Act as Master of Ceremonies for the room
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Name recognition on signage outside the room
- A member of your firm will introduce all presenting companies
- You will be provided the business plans for all companies presenting in your room
- Onscreen logo recognition
- Company listing on website and agenda
- Display literature in back of room
- Option to purchase up to two (2) additional tickets to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th for $300 each
4. Panel Host $6,000 (6 available)
Prospective Panels: Fundraising, M&A outlook, CTO perspective on corporate IT/ technology and buying, Midwest success showcase: Hot topics, exciting verticals.- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Name recognition on signage outside the room
- A member of your firm will introduce all panelists
- If appropriate, a member of your firm will moderate the panel
- Onscreen logo recognition
- Company listing on website
- Display literature in back of room
- Opportunity to sit on panel
- Option to purchase up to two (2) additional tickets to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th for $300 each
5. Invitation Only Reception Sponsors: $15,000 (2 available) No Event Sponsors discount available
- Naming rights available for one sponsor taking both sponsorships ($30K) - "YOUR COMPANY NAME" MVS Welcome Reception
- Invitations for four (4) to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th (plus an option to buy up to four (4) additional discounted tickets at $100 each)
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Premium On-site logo recognition on signage
- Logo recognition on all printed materials
- Company listing on website
- Display literature at reception
6. VC Dinner Sponsor: $12,500 (1 available) – No Event Sponsors discount available
- Host dinner for VCs attending MVS. All VC participants will be invited; Expect between 60-80 attendees
- Sponsor may deliver a 3-5 minute welcome during the dinner
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Logo recognition on signage in the room, including table tents
- Logo recognition on all printed materials
- Company listing on website
- Display literature in room
- Option to purchase two (2) tickets to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th for $300 each
7. Networking Breakfast Sponsors: $2,500 (2 available) All attendees expected at breakfast (400)
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Logo recognition on signage in the room, including table tents (supplied by the sponsor)
- Logo recognition on all printed materials
- Company listing on website and agenda
- Opportunity to greet guests upon arrival
- Display literature in room
8. Morning Keynote Sponsor: $4,500 (1 available) All attendees expected at breakfast (400)
- A member of your firm will introduce the keynote speaker
- Two (2) complimentary event registration tickets
- Logo recognition on signage in the room, including table tents (supplied by the sponsor)
- Logo recognition on all printed materials
- Company listing on website and agenda
- Display literature in room
9. Notepad Sponsorship: $4,000 (1 available)
- Right to distribute note pads and pens with company logo
Media Sponsors: Print and Broadcast (3 available)
- One (1) complimentary event registration ticket
- On-site logo recognition on signage
- Company listing on website
- Invitation for one (1) to the exclusive Invitation Only Reception, March 17th,2008
For additional information on 2008 Midwest Venture Summit sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kathy Pyne at 312.201.2851 or at
Kpyne@illinoisVC.org
