Silent Auction and Door Prize Donations

WHAT TO EXPECT AT EDF 2023

EconomicDevelopmentForum

August15-17,2023

RenasantConventionCenter

Memphis,TN

What

to Expect:

Numerous networking opportunities, significant exposure to corporate leaders, decision-makers, small business owners and Mid-Southerners. The two-and-a-half-day event will feature the following:

A day-long exhibition where exhibiting corporations, small businesses and organizations of all sizes make strategic connections with more than 1,000 attendees and participate in live, hands-on workshops. A marketplace for local vendors that provide services and products to corporations and small businesses.

A full day of speaking engagements and seminars led by various industry leaders.

Countless giveaways throughout the event, including gift certificates, electronics, tickets to local events, spa packages and more.

year, the event will be held immediately following the 2023 Economic Development Forum Thursday, August 17, as a gala format and awards show. This year we will be 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

To secure a sponsorship or for more information, please contact Brittney Elkins at 901-525-6512.

2022AwardWinners&Finalists

Silent Auction & Door Prize Items to Consider

Airline Tickets

All-Inclusive Stays

Art

Autographed Memorabilia

Baskets (Food, Spa, etc.)

Concert Tickets

Desserts

Electronics

Food and Beverages

Gift Cards and Certificates

Hotel Stays

Jewelry

Lessons (Cooking, Dance, Music etc.)

Power Tools

Services (Automotive, Beauty, Home etc.)

Spa Days

Spirits and Wine

Sports Attractions

Sports-Related Gear

Sports Tickets

Theater Tickets Tours

Vacation Packages

Weekend Getaways

And more !!!

DONOR BENEFITS

Benefits

So, what's in it for you? There are numerous benefits for individuals and companies that donate door prizes or auction items, including:

Increased brand awareness and exposure

Opportunity to showcase your products or services

Ability to generate potential leads or sales

Enhance your company's reputation as a community supporter

Access to an audience of potential clients and patrons, including corporate decisionmakers and small business owners

Additional Benefits:

Donors will be listed in the 2023 Economic Development Forum or Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards Gala digital program books

For door prize donations valued at $500 or more, donors have the option to present the item(s) categorized as a door prize to winners

Silent auction donors will be highlighted on the digital and print silent auction signage

Door prize and silent auction donors will also be highlighted on social media platforms

Proceeds will go to the MMC-TADP Inc., the MMBC Continuum's 501 (c)(3) sister organization that provides small business training and development.