2023 Economic Development Forum Sponsorship Opportunities and Packages

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT EDF 2023

Economic Development Forum

August 15-17, 2023

Renasant Convention Center

Memphis, TN

For 16 years, the MMBC Continuum has convened national thought leaders, representatives from all levels of government, corporate representatives, minorityowned and women-owned businesses, representatives from the M/WBE economic and advocacy ecosystem, and the greater community. Over the years, this Economic Development Forum has:

Brought national thought leaders, consultants, and renowned speakers to share research findings, insight, and data as evidence for the case of M/WBE engagement, corporate procurement policies, diverse corporate governance, and economic strategy

Presented federal, state, and local policy positions that supported or furthered corporate and M/WBE procurement engagement

Presented demonstrated strategies via corporate and M/WBE presentations

Provided hundreds of face-to-face corporate and M/WBE procurement connections in the Exhibition Hall.

Facilitated millions of dollars in post-Exhibit Hall procurements

This Year's Theme and Focus The Future is NOW

Artificial intelligence (A.I.), robotics and self-driving vehicles are no longer technologies we hope to experience in the next few decades. We are experiencing the benefits of each of them (and more) NOW!

Our 2023 EDF theme encompasses not only the impact of technology on businesses but also the future of various functions within corporations and minority and women-owned businesses, including:

Demonstrating Organizational Leadership

Throughout the two-and-a-half-day conference, attendees will learn from experts proven methods that increase skills and abilities to manage and lead through challenges, including known and unknown factors that lead to volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). We invite you to explore leaders’ qualities that lead to positive outcomes during disruptive and changing times.

Small Business Solutions

This year during the Economic Development Forum, we invite small business owners to gain insight and develop promising strategies on:

Improving how they communicate their brand, services and products

Creating strategies and building relationships that will improve small business financial wellness and bank readiness

Developing and nurturing relationships with procurement and sourcing professionals Implementing, into their operations, the latest business technology, such as customer relationship management (CRM), financial software, cybersecurity and various types of hardware.

Reimaging Workforce Preparedness

Attracting new and growing existing talent will require creativity and ingenuity moving forward During our 2023 conference, we will explore proven strategies and techniques to develop and maintain your company’s employee pool, including examining data about the current and future workforce, factors to consider to increase recruitment and retention and challenges that lead to resignations and solutions to overcome them.

We encourage our 2023 Economic Development Forum exhibitors to utilize the event as a vehicle to share current or future job openings

Procurement and Sourcing Advancement

This redesigned event has been historically held in November each year as a luncheon. This year, the event will be held immediately following the 2023 Economic Development Forum Thursday, August 17, as a gala format and awards show. We invite you and your team to join us in celebrating, rallying and engaging corporations, organizations and small businesses leading the way in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and making positive societal impacts while also enjoying:

A Networking Hour with:

Silent Auction

Wine Pull

Raffle

Open Bar

Photo Booth

Live Music

Award Ceremony with Historical Categories:

Corporation of the Year

Quality Assurance Business of the Year

Scalable M/WBE of the Year

Tennessee MBDA Business of the Year

Four (4) NEW Award Categories:

Early Innovator Award

Diversity & Inclusion Heroes Award

The Great Beginnings Award

Advocate of the Year Award

2022 Award Winners & Finalists

Corporation oftheYear

Winner

Memphis-ShelbyCountySchools

Finalists

M/WBEQualityAssurance

BusinessoftheYear

Winner

ActionJanitorialPaperSafety Finalists

TNMBDABusiness oftheYear

Winner

W&TContractingCorporation Finalists

ScalableM/WBE

BusinessoftheYear

Winner

PeteMitchell&Associates Finalists

Memphis-ShelbyCountyAirportAuthority

TennesseeValleyAuthority

ABESEngineering,Inc

ThePremierGroup

ServiceMasterFacilitiesMaintenance

CastleBlackConstruction,Inc

ServiceMasterFacilities

Maintenance

BrighterDays&Nites,Inc

*The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets. To secure a sponsorship or for more information, please contact Brittney Elkins at 901-525-6512.

EVENT AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Day One – Tuesday, August 15

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Exhibitor Move-In

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Private Opening Reception

AGENDA

Day Two – Wednesday, August 16

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Power Breakfast with Keynote Speaker

9:15 am – 9:20 am

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (Concurrent)

Silent Workshop – Bring Your Own Device - Stage A

Exhibit Hall Grand Kickoff – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

10:30 am - 11:30 am (Concurrent)

Silent Workshop – Bring Your Own Device - Stage A

Silent Workshop - Stage B

Silent Workshop OR Live Demonstrations - Center Stage

11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Grab and Go Boxed Lunch Available

Silent Workshop - Stage B

Suite Talks - Center Stage

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Federal and Corporate Connect

4:00 pm

Prizes and Awards AnnouncedBEST Corporate and M/WBE Booth

Day Three - Thursday, August 17

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast

8:45 am – 10:00 am

Keynote Session

9:15 am - 10:45 am

*2GMBE Seminar for Youth (High School & College Students)

10:15 am – 11:30 am (Concurrent)

Corporate DE&I Seminar

M/WBE Procurement Seminar

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Luncheon with Keynote

1:15 PM - 2:30 pm (Concurrent)

M/WBE Access to Cash Seminar

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Capital Connect

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

*Robert R Church, Sr Achievement Gala and Awards

*The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets.

Host Level

Sponsor Package and Benefits

$50,000

Up to 20 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast with Keynote

Continental Breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

All Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

EDF Promo Ad: Length (15 Seconds)

Social Media Mentions and Ads

TV Ad Placements – Local News Station(s)

EDF Promo Page

YouTube Ads

Links in E-newsletter

Event Webpage

During Power Breakfast on Day 1

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

During Luncheon Day 2

During Seminars and Workshops

Linked to Logo on Sponsor Page (Optional)

Video Ad: Length: (30 seconds)

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

During Luncheon on Day 2

During Seminars and Workshops

Linked to Logo on Sponsor Page

Additional Benefits:

LIVE onsite and streamed interview

Booth E-blast to Increase Traffic to Booths

Full Page Digital Color Ad

10 x 30 Exhibit Area in the Exhibit Hall

Opening Remarks at Seminar or Meal Function

Access to Corporate Connection Zone

FOUR (4) 10X20 BOOTHS AVAILABLE

Up to 15 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast with Keynote

Continental Breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

All Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

DIAMOND $15,000

SEVEN (7) 10X10 BOOTHS AVAILABLE

Up to 10 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast with Keynote

Continental Breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

All Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

Video Ad: 15-Second Video Highlighting ESG or DEI

During Seminars and Workshops

Linked to Logo on Sponsor Page

Additional Benefits:

Logo on Event Website Homepage

Full Page Digital Color Ad

1 – 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Access to Corporate Connection Zone

Video Ad: 30-Second Video Highlight ESG or DEI

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

During Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

During Seminars and Workshops

Linked to Logo on Sponsor Page

Additional Benefits:

Logo on Event Website Homepage

Full Page Digital Color Ad

1 – 10 x 20 Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Access to Corporate Connection Zone

GOLD $10,500

SEVEN (7) 10X10 BOOTHS AVAILABLE

Up to 5 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast with Keynote

Continental Breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

All Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

Additional Benefits:

Half Page Digital Color Ad

1 – 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Access to Corporate Connection Zone

SILVER $5,500

Up to 3 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast with Keynote

Continental Breakfast

Lunch on Day 1

Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

All Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

Additional Benefits:

Quarter Page Digital Color Ad

1 – 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Access to Corporate Connection Zone

NOTE: The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets.

M/WBE BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

$2,500

Listed as a Bronze Level Sponsor

Listed as a Business Reception Sponsor OR Continental Breakfast Sponsor

Up to 2 Tickets to each of the following EDF events:

Business Reception

Power Breakfast

Continental Breakfast

Half Page Digital Color Ad

Day 1 Lunch and Day 2 Luncheon Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

1 – 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall

Access to Corporate and Capital Connection Zone

$2,000

2 - Business Reception Tickets

2 - Power Breakfast Tickets

2 - Luncheon Tickets

2 - Continental Breakfast Tickets

Seminars and Workshops

Exhibit Hall Entry

Half Page Digital Color Ad

1 - 10 x 10 Exhibit Booth Space

NOTE: The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets.

CORPORATE PACKAGE AND PASSES

The Corporate Package, Full Conference Pass and Day Pass are great for your whole team, including C-Suite Executives. Whether you need a pass for one or many, there’s an option that fits your company’s needs.

Full Conference Package - 1,950

Tickets (2) to Private Opening Reception

Tickets (2) to Power Breakfast with Keynote Speaker

Lunch for up to two guests on Day 1

Continental Breakfast for up to two guests on Day 2

Tickets (2) to Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

Access to Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

Entry to All Seminars and Workshops

Full Conference Pass - $999

Ticket to Private Opening Reception

Ticket to Power Breakfast with Keynote Speaker

Lunch on Day 1

Continental Breakfast

Ticket to Luncheon with Keynote Day 2

Access to Exhibit Hall throughout Day 1

Entry to All Seminars and Workshops

DAY PASS - $599

Access for a single pass holder to all Day 2 events, including:

Continental Breakfast

Ticket to Luncheon with Keynote

Entry to All Seminars (total of 5)

*The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets.

2023 Sponsorship Levels

ESG Champion - $7,500

Seating for 10 in Private VIP Section at Award Ceremony

Complimentary Drinks and Hors d'oevres Provided by Conceriege

Access to Networking Hour Activities, Including:

Wine Pull

Silent Auction

Photo Booth

Raffle

Live Entertainment

Logo on all event promotions and onsite signage

DEI Leader - $5,000

Seating for 8 in Private VIP Section at Award Ceremony

Complimentary Drinks and Hors d'oevres Provided by Conceriege

Access to Networking Hour Activities, Including:

Wine Pull

Silent Auction

Photo Booth Raffle

Live Entertainment

Logo on some onsite signage

Supplier Diversity Advocate - $3,000

Seating for 5 in Private VIP Section at Award Ceremony

Complimentary Drinks and Hors d'oevres Provided by Conceriege

Access to Networking Hour Activities, Including:

Wine Pull

Silent Auction

Photo Booth Raffle

Live Entertainment

Logo on some onsite signage

Individual Tickets - $125

Access to Networking Hour Activities and Seating at Award Ceremony

*The Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala is a separate event; sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available and must be purchased separately from EDF sponsorships and tickets.

2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM SPONSORS

2022 ROBERT R. CHURCH, SR.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SPONSORS

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT & COMMITMENT

DEI LEADERS

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADVOCATES

FRESH START FACILITY SERVICES, INC.