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2 Our mat always reads Welcome. Allstate believes diverse experiences and perspectives exponentially strengthen business. So whether it s initiating relationships at our annual Supplier Diversity Exchange or being selected for the Allstate Mentoring Program, we may have an opportunity knocking on your door. Partner with a Fortune 100 company driven by diversity. Visit allstate.com/procurement for more information today Allstate Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL 2

3 51 ST ANNUAL CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR APRIL 24-25, 2018 HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO YOU ARE INVITED! It is our distinct honor and privilege to invite you to join the Chicago area business community for the 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (CBOF51) to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, April 24-25, Shelia Morgan President and CEO ChicagoMSDC Last year the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (ChicagoMSDC) celebrated 50 years of service in the supplier diversity community. We recognized legends who fiercely led us on the journey to establish a national network that grew from humble, yet powerful, beginnings in Chicago. We acknowledged founding corporate members, recognized deserving awardees, and partnered with a record-breaking 60 sponsors who supported this historic anniversary. We hold our heads high, proudly recognizing the evolution of the network, which currently hosts 23 affiliate councils led by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and global affiliates in South Africa, Canada, China and the United Kingdom. Mark Hands Board Co-Chair ChicagoMSDC As the ChicagoMSDC begins a new journey, we must consider what s next. What is the future of supplier diversity? What is the industry that will reshape our economy? How will minority businesses develop, grow, and succeed in the supply chains of major corporations and government agencies? This year s CBOF51 theme Building the Next is an open-ended statement and a challenge to explore future possibilities. If it was up to you, what would you build? On behalf of the board of directors, honorary chairs and presenting sponsor Allstate, the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc (ChicagoMSDC) invites you to join our corporate members, minority suppliers, elected officials and resource organizations as we accelerate the advancement of minority-owned businesses at the 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. Ruby McCleary Board Co-Chair ChicagoMSDC We truly appreciate and value your continued support as we build the next CBOF. Be sure to visit cbof.chicagomsdc.org for details and REGISTER TODAY! Doug Sparkman Chief Operating Officer Fuels, North America BP America, Inc. Honorary Chairperson, CBOF51 Debra Jennings-Johnson Senior Director Supplier Diversity BP America, Inc. Chairperson, CBOF51 Planning Committee Linda Hou President American Chrome Company Co-Chairperson, CBOF51 Planning Committee Rico Martinez President/CEO Water Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC Chairperson, CBOF51 MBEIC Awards JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 3

4 GET CONNECTED VISIT THE WEBSITE: REGISTER ONLINE TODAY Looking for the most current info about the conference? Visit the CBOF51 website for details about speakers, workshops, award winners, sponsors and more. Conference updates and announcements are all released online. Register today the fastest way visit JOIN THE CONVERSATION: SHARE YOUR STORY This year s theme Building the Next is an open-ended statement and a challenge to explore the future. If it was up to you, what would you build? We want to hear from you. Share your supplier diversity news stories on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Don t forget to use #CBOF51 in your posts. CONTACT US For registration and sponsorship, please contact: Cynthia L. Jordan, Director of Events cjordan@chicagomsdc.org Phone: Fax: Registration by mail: ChicagoMSDC c/o Chicago Business Opportunity Fair 105 West Adams, Suite 2300 Chicago, IL Design, layout and communication services for this publication were provided by CEI Media Group. Event photos are compliments of Powell Photography, Inc. Commerical printing by Davis Digital Services.

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2018 Hyatt Regency Chicago WEDNESDAY APRIL 25, 2018 Hyatt Regency Chicago 7:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 12:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Registration Opens Orientation and Welcome Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings (Invitation only) Educational Workshops Lunch and Learn Registration Closes Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings End 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 4:00 pm 4:15 pm Registration Opens Sponsors Breakfast Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Trade Fair Opens Trade Fair Ends Networking at The Big Bar EVENT DETAILS Workshop Lunch & Learn Tuesday, April 24th This educational lunch session is brand new this year. Buyers and suppliers are invited to join our learning lab designed to inform and educate on a hot topic of interest. The casual environment makes it easy to grab a bite to eat, exchange business cards and connect with colleagues while receiving insights from our thought leaders. Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings Tuesday, April 24th Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings are by invitation only, allow buying organizations to identify their upcoming purchasing needs and hold private one-on-one sessions with suppliers to initiate or accelerate introductions for contracts. Smart Session meetings are 15 minutes each and allow participating MBEs to present a streamlined value proposition, leaving time for follow up or questions from the buying organization. Sponsors Breakfast Wednesday, April 25th The second day of the conference begins with a hearty breakfast welcome, special keynote presentation and acknowledgments from our CBOF honorary chairpersons. This year we will take a few moments to recognize our MBEIC Sharing Success awardees who represent the best of our supplier diversity network. NBC5 Chicago news personalities serve as our special emcees to narrate the Sponsors Breakfast agenda. Our keynote speaker is always a big attraction for the Sponsors Breakfast. Over the past few years, we ve featured Hill Harper, Donna Brazile, Dr. Ian Smith, Mellody Hobson, and Magic Johnson. This year s keynote speaker will be NBA Champion and minority business owner, Isiah Thomas Sr. Trade Fair Wednesday, April 25th Immediately following the Sponsors Breakfast, our VIPs take the stage for a brief ceremonial ribbon cutting photo opportunity before exhibitors and attendees enter the Trade Fair. The CBOF Trade Fair is the featured engagement and foundation of our mission to connect stakeholders in the supplier diversity community in Chicago. Hundreds of exhibitors including corporations, government agencies and minority business enterprises showcase their products, services and solutions. Big Bar Wednesday, April 25th After the trade fair wraps up, join us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago s Big Bar for the final opportunity to sit down, shake hands, and connect with new contacts, old friends, business prospects and fellow colleagues. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 5

6 Presenting Sponsor 51 ST ANNUAL FULL CONFERENCE ADVANCED REGISTRATION Effective 1/1-3/1/2018 $ 00 PER 425PERSON + processing fees may apply CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR REGISTRATION STANDARD REGISTRATION Effective 3/2-4/13/2018 $ 00 PER 490PERSON + processing fees may apply LATE/ON-SITE RATE INCREASES PER PERSON BY ATTENDANCE TYPE REGISTER ONLINE CBOF.CHICAGOMSDC.ORG FULL CONFERENCE INCLUDES: Printed Resource Guide Educational Sessions Lunch & Learn Sponsors Breakfast Keynote Presentation and Awards Program Trade Fair Walkthrough Big Bar Pass Special event invitations ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE OPTIONS: Single Event Tickets Exhibitor Space Reserved Tables Advertising Placement 6 Need Assistance? Call the Council at

7 Full Conference Registration Full Conference registration fee covers your attendance at educational sessions; conference materials and session handouts; Sponsors Breakfast and keynote presentation on Wednesday morning; all-day access to the Trade Fair; and post conference networking. Note: Full conference registration fees do not include exhibitor booth for the Trade Fair. Registration for Corporate 1-on-1 event is paid separately. Membership and Certification Validation National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) corporate members and certified minority business enterprises are verified by the NMSDC Central database. On-site / late registration fees are higher for suppliers not currently certified by NMSDC and non-member corporations. Corporate 1-on-1 meetings are by invitation only, and exclusively for NMSDC-certified minority business enterprises. Registration Fees / Tickets Registration fees are per person unless otherwise specified as per company. Payments made online are subject to debit/credit card and ticket processing fees. ADVANCE REGISTRATION MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY MARCH 1, Online Registration Register online at for payments by debit/credit card. Online registration fees apply. Discounted promotional prices are datespecific. Discounted full conference registration ends March 1, Single event tickets, booth space, and reserved tables are available online at standard prices until April 13, Paper and E-Form Registration Please complete a registration form for each person attending. Duplicate the form for multiple attendees from the same company and submit together. There is no discount for group, spouse or guest registration. Full payment must accompany the registration form to be confirmed. Registration forms with requests for billing/ invoicing are considered pending reservations until payment is received. If payment has not been received by April 13, 2018, reservations are subject to on-site/ late pricing and payment must be made upon arrival. Forms of Payment Registrants may pay registration fees in advance by check, money order, government purchase order or credit card authorization. Late/on-site registration must be paid by cashier s check, certified check, money order or credit card. ChicagoMSDC accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Requests for deferred payment will not be honored. Registration by or Fax To save time, complete the registration e-form and or fax with credit card information to ChicagoMSDC at (312) If registration form and credit card authorization are faxed, please ensure that you have a confirmation page. To avoid potential duplication, do not send AND fax of the same registration. Registration Badges For security and integrity, registration badges are not transferrable once issued. Badges will be immediately reclaimed without refund if holder cannot verify identity. Lost badges will not be replaced or refunded. Tax Deductible Contributions ChicagoMSDC is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Consult your tax advisor for eligible deductions. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 7

8 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION The 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair invites corporate buying organizations, minority business owners, resource organizations, government agencies and NMSDC affiliates to join us April 24-25, Register online or use our e-form. The final deadline for discounted registration is March 1, *Corporate 1-on-1 meetings are by invitation only and excluded from Full Conference Registration. MBEs certified by an NMSDC affiliate outside of Chicago, please contact the Council regarding subscription by February 1, Full conference registration includes individual access or ticket to all public CBOF51 events: All Workshops Workshops Lunch and Learn Sponsors Breakfast Trade Fair walk through + Big Bar Pass Single event tickets are not discounted in advance. However, trade fair ticket prices will increase after March 1, 2018 for standard registration. **Reserved Tables must be requested by March 1, 2018 to guarantee availability. Table reservations can be ordered online until Friday, April 13, 2018 at 5:00 pm. NEW THIS YEAR: RESOURCE GUIDES WILL BE PRINTED IN LIMITED QUANTITIES. REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2018 TO RESERVE YOUR PRINTED CBOF51 RESOURCE GUIDE. 8 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

9 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PAYMENTS Exhibitor space must be requested by March 1, 2018 to guarantee availability and listing in the Resource Guide directory. Exhibitor space will remain available through April 13th for online reservations. Reservations after April 13th, require special approval by the Council. Please contact us. Payments for exhibitor space can be made online by debit/ credit card until Friday, April 13, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Payments by business check require e-form and must be received prior to April 13, Please submit the Attendee Registration e-form or Sponsorship Commitment form with check payments. TRADE FAIR EXHIBITOR SCHEDULE Riverside Exhibit Hall Purple Level East Tower TUESDAY APRIL 24, :00 am Exhibitor Set Up Begins 4:00 pm Exhibitor Set up Ends WEDNESDAY APRIL 25, :30 am Exhibitors Only Early Access 5:30 pm Exhibit Dismantling & Crating Quick Facts for Exhibitors NMSDC-Certified Minority-Owned Businesses, NMSDC Regional Councils, Resource Organizations, National Corporate Members, Local Corporate Members and Government Agencies are eligible to exhibit. Exhibitor fees do not include conference registration, meal or event tickets, which are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one business may be displayed per space. No direct selling or order taking. Space expansion adds an additional 10 feet to standard size. Total expanded space size will be 10 x 20 feet. What s Included with Your Space Standard space is 10 x 10 feet. One (1) draped six foot table, two (2) chairs and one (1) wastebasket The facility is carpeted Two (2) Exhibitor Only Trade Fair passes per space Listing in the Resource Guide Directory (if confirmed by March 1, 2018) Encore Event Technologies and Freeman exposition services are the official exhibit contractors of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, serving and supporting the 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 9

10 2018 CBOF ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD E-FORM First Name Last Name Title Company/Organization Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) MARKETING INFO (DETAILS BELOW MAY BE PUBLISHED) Company Contact Contact Phone Contact Title Contact Website Date Country SELECT YOUR CATEGORY BELOW: C1 Category 1 - NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in good standing. C2 Category 2 - Supplier, Non-NMSDC Certified. Any MBE without an NMSDC Certification ID#. Any affiliate or resource organization that is neither a buying organization nor a Certified MBE. C3 Category 3 - NMSDC National or Local Corporate Member in good standing. C4 Category 4 - Corporations, Non-Members of the NMSDC. Public or private buying organization that is not a dues-paying member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. PLEASE PROVIDE A ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR COMPANY OR ITS GOODS/SERVICES (FOR PUBLISHING). SUPPLIERS ONLY: PLEASE SELECT ALL CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS THAT APPLY Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council NMSDC Affiliate Council (specify by name) Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) City of Chicago Cook County Government METRA PACE Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago State of Illinois: Central Management Services Illinois Department of Transportation U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Certified INTERNAL USE ONLY: Date Received Payment Info Received by Fax Mail Direct Staff Status Exhibitor (Yes/No) Space #: Level Sponsor (Yes/No) 10

11 2018 CBOF ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM THREE WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online E-Form Submission: Print and Fax Fax No: (312) ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER PERSON. PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPERATE FORM TO REGISTER ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES. FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES DO NOT INCLUDE EXHIBITOR FEES. TRADE FAIR EXHIBITOR FEES DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR OTHER CONFERENCE EVENT TICKETS. First Name Last Name Title Company/Organization Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) a Copy of Acknowledgment to Nickname for Badge NMSDC Affiliate (if applicable) Date Country SELECT ONE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE DISCOUNT NMSDC-CERTIFIED YES NO IF YES, PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR FEDERAL EMPLOYER ID NUMBER NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBER LOCAL CORPORATE MEMBER ALTERNATE MEAL REQUEST Vegetarian/Vegan No Nuts Gluten-Free ADVANCED REGISTRATION 1/1/18-3/1/18 STANDARD REGISTRATION 3/2/18 4/13/18 LATE/ON-SITE REGISTRATION AFTER 4/13/18 SELECTION TOTALS FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION C1 NMSDC MBEs C2 Other Suppliers, Affiliates C3 Corp Member C4 Corp Non-Member ADDITIONAL EVENT TICKETS Workshop Luncheon Sponsors Breakfast C1-C3 Trade Fair (walkthrough) C4 Trade Fair (walkthrough) RESERVED TABLES Sponsors Breakfast - Reserved (10 Seats) EXHIBITOR SPACE (STANDARD 10' X 10') C1 NMSDC MBEs C2 Other Suppliers, Affiliates C3 Corp Member C4 Corp Non-Member Exhibitor Space Expansion Fee Newly Certified MBE Special++ RESOURCE GUIDE MAGAZINE ADS Inside Front Cover (8.5 x 11 ) Inside Back (8.5 x 11 ) Full Page (8.5 x 11 ) Half Page - Horizontal (8.5 x 5.5 ) Half Page - Vertical (4.25 x 11 ) REGISTRATION TOTALS $425 $425 $425 $450 $490 $490 $490 $515 $510 $510 $510 $535 $85 $150 $200 $225 $100 $175 $225 $250 $100 $225 $250/$300** $325 $1,500 $1,750 $1,750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 $1,750 $850 $850 $1,250 $1,500 $1,850 $2,050 $850 $850 $1,250 $1,500 $1,850 $2,050 $850 N/A $2,500 $2,500 N/A $2,500 $2,500 N/A $2,000 $2,000 N/A $1,000 $1,000 N/A $1,000 $1,000 N/A *PAID REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. Pay by certified check, money order or credit card. Make checks payable to the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Discounted fees do not apply to invoiced registration. No invoicing after March 1, ** Prices vary by attendee category type. ++ Special exhibitor pricing applies exclusively to ChicagoMSDC MBEs receiving first time certification during the period of May 2017 March Credit Card Type: Visa Card Holder Name: Credit Card #: V-Code (security code): Card Holder Signature: MasterCard American Express Discover Other Billing Zip Code: Exp. Date: Payments received by mail and on-site must be made by certified check, money order or credit card. Full conference rates expire April 24, Do not submit paper or e-form registrations after March 30, Single event tickets will be available online until April 13, ALL PAID REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL, NON-REFUNDABLE. No-shows or unused tickets are not eligible for refunds. Please return this completed form and amount due to: Director of Events, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 11

12 Every year we create opportunities for minority business suppliers to connect with our corporate and government buying organizations! Let us help you get connected and stay connected. CBOF is a fabulous way to showcase your success. Cynthia Jordan Director of Events ChicagoMSDC 12 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

13 LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - EXHIBITOR Top Level Sponsorships offer high visibility, exclusive participation, reserved seating for specific events, and Full Conference Registration in one consolidated package. Top Level Sponsors also receive exhibitor space at the CBOF Trade Fair. Level Sponsors are also invited to purchase additional single event tickets per person, upgrade to an expanded exhibitor space, and co-host special events or workshops. Presenting Sponsor (Exhibitor) For the 11th consecutive year, we are proud to have Allstate as our presenting sponsor, the highest sponsorship level. Presenting sponsor receives premium and preferred placement opportunities for logo and advertising visibility throughout the conference and in printed marketing materials. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 13

14 LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - EXHIBITOR Benefactor Sponsorship (Exhibitor) $35,000 Company Logo placed on conference signage, select marketing and sponsors wall Company Logo and mention on all media, including print, website and local radio (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) (1) 10 x 20 Expanded exhibitor booth with prominent positioning (2) Six foot tables covered and skirted (1) Exhibitor booth maintenance (4) Chairs, (1) wastebasket (1) Full page color ad CBOF Resource Guide (20) Full Conference Registration Badges (access includes): (20) Attendees for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (2) Reserved tables = (20) seats for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (20) Hyatt Big Bar Passes (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 Diamond Sponsorship (Exhibitor) $25,000 Company Logo prominently placed for CBOF events and sponsors wall (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) (1) 10 x 10 Exhibitor space with prominent positioning (2) Six foot tables covered and skirted (1) Exhibitor booth maintenance (4) Chairs, (1) wastebasket (1) Full page color ad CBOF Resource Guide (10) Full Conference Registration Badges (access includes): (10) Attendees for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (1) Reserved table = (10) seats for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (10) Hyatt Big Bar Passes (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 14 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

15 LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - EXHIBITOR Platinum Sponsorship (Exhibitor) $15,000 Company Logo prominently placed for CBOF events and sponsors wall (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) (1) 10 x 10 Exhibitor space with prominent positioning (2) Six foot tables covered and skirted (1) Exhibitor booth maintenance (4) Chairs, (1) wastebasket (1) Half page color ad CBOF Resource Guide (6) Full Conference Registration Badges (access includes): (6) Attendees for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (6) Open seats for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (6) Hyatt Big Bar Passes (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 Gold Sponsorship (Exhibitor) $7,000 Company Logo prominently placed for CBOF events and sponsors wall (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) (1) 10 x 10 Exhibitor space with prominent positioning (1) Six foot table covered and skirted (1) Exhibitor booth maintenance (2) Chairs, (1) wastebasket (1) Half page color ad CBOF Resource Guide (4) Full Conference Registration Badges (access includes): (4) Attendees for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (4) Open seats for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (4) Hyatt Big Bar Passes (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 15

16 LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - NON-EXHIBITOR The following Level Sponsorships do not include exhibitor space for the trade fair. However, exhibitor space can be purchased separately along with additional full conference registrations and single event tickets. Silver Sponsorship (Non-Exhibitor) $5,000 (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) Company Logo included on CBOF sponsors wall (1) Half page color ad CBOF Resource Guide (2) Full Conference Registration Badges (access includes): (2) Attendees for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (2) Open seats for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (2) Passes for the Trade Fair, Wednesday, 4/25 (2) Hyatt Big Bar Passes (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 Copper Sponsorship (Non-Exhibitor) $3,000 Includes recognition as a donor to the ChicagoMSDC Scholarship Fund (1) Sponsors Breakfast VIP Invitation for your Company CEO or C-Suite Executive (RSVP Name and Title(s) by Friday, March 16, 2018) Company Logo included on CBOF sponsors wall (1) Full Conference Registration Badge (access includes): (1) Attendee for the Educational Workshops + Lunch, Tuesday, 4/24 (1) Open seat for the Sponsors Breakfast, Wednesday, 4/25 (1) Pass for the Trade Fair, Wednesday, 4/25 (1) Hyatt Big Bar Pass (after the Trade Fair), Wednesday, 4/25 16 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

17 SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW The 51st Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair is a great marketing and branding opportunity for all of our corporations, suppliers, and resource organizations. For the 11th consecutive year, we are proud to have Allstate as our presenting sponsor, the highest sponsorship level. LEVEL SPONSORSHIP BOOK YOUR PACKAGE TODAY Top Level Sponsorships offer high visibility, exclusive participation, reserved seating for specific events, and multiple event tickets into one consolidated package. LEVEL SPONSORS (WITH EXHIBITOR SPACE) PACKAGE TOTAL LEVEL SPONSORS (WITHOUT EXHIBIT) PACKAGE TOTAL * Benefactor * Diamond * Platinum * Gold $35,000 $25,000 $15,000 $7,000 * Silver * Copper $5,000 $3,000 CUSTOM SPONSORSHIP ASK US ABOUT OUR WISH LIST ITEMS There are several ways to customize your sponsorship to create the best fit for your company s participation and exposure. Find out how to increase your company s visibility at the conference using our Wish List items. Ribbon Cutting Mobile App Digital Displays Connectivity Café Badges & Lanyards Directional Signage Graphic Design Photography/Video Volunteer Apparel Reception Apparel Resource Guide Printing Conference Bags For inquiries and commitments about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Cynthia Jordan, Director of Events cjordan@chicagomsdc.org Please return your completed CBOF Sponsorship Commitment Form before March 1, 2018 to ensure your company is listed in the Resouce Guide. Submit your form by January 24, 2018 to receive three months of promotional benefits from our media and advertising. All sponsors must be committed prior to March 1, 2018 to receive stated recognition, advertising, logo inclusion and listing benefits. The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and one of the 23 affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 17

18 CBOF SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM Company/Organization Billing Contact Person (first and last name) Contact Title Billing Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) Mobile ( ) NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBER LOCAL CORPORATE MEMBER FEIN Date NMSDC CERTIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS FEIN Date Received: Sponsorship is based on availability. Sponsorship payments are non-refundable. All sponsorship commitments must be received by March 1, Please return your completed form to Cynthia Jordan, Director of Events, by cjordan@chicagomsdc.org or by fax (312) Payment arrangements must be made prior to the deadline expiration. LEVEL SPONSORSHIP BY AFTER SELECTION TOTAL Benefactor Sponsor (exhibitor) $35,000 $35,000 Diamond Sponsor (exhibitor) $25,000 $25,000 Platinum Sponsor (exhibitor) $15,000 $15,000 Gold Sponsor (exhibitor) $7,000 $7,000 Silver Sponsor (non-exhibitor) $5,000 $5,000 Copper Sponsor (non-exhibitor) $3,000 $3,000 CUSTOM WISH LIST SPONSORSHIP Description: Description: ADDITIONAL EVENT TICKETS Workshop Luncheon $85 $100 Sponsors Breakfast $150 $175 Trade Fair (walk through) $200 $225 RESERVED TABLES Sponsors Breakfast - Reserved (10 seats) $1,500 $1,700 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION Standard Exhibitor Space *Fee based on category & date varies varies Exhibitor Space (Expansion) $850 $850 RESOURCE GUIDE ADVERTISING Inside Front Cover (8.5 x11 ) $2,500 $2,500 Inside Back (8.5x11 ) $2,500 $2,500 Full Page (8.5 x11 ) $2,000 $2,000 Half Page - Horizontal (8.5 x5.5 ) $1,000 $1,000 Half Page - Vertical (4.25"x11") $1,000 $1,000 SPONSORSHIP TOTAL ALTERNATE/SPECIAL MEAL REQUEST(PLEASE ENTER # OF EACH) Vegetarian/Vegan No Nuts Gluten-Free *Pay by certified check, money order or credit card. Make checks payable to the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Discounted fees do not apply to sponsorship. I agree to the selected sponsorship and my company will honor our financial obligation associated with this selection. My company will not communicate our sponsorship as an endorsement of our products/services. I understand the sponsorship policies and deadlines. I have submitted/verified our logo. I have the authority to make this financial commitment on behalf of my company. Full Name(please print): FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Title: Date Recv d: Processed by: Phone: Logo Verified: Signature: Date: 18 Sponsorship payments are non-refundable commitments. Sponsors submitting commitment forms or payments after March 1, 2018 accept risk of being excluded from marketing, listings, and published recognition. Please return this completed form and amount due to: Cynthia Jordan, Director of Events, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council.

19 CBOF SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM Company/Organization Contact Person (first and last name) Department Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip Telephone ( ) Fax ( ) MARKETING INFO (DETAILS BELOW MAY BE PUBLISHED) Company Contact Contact Phone Contact Title Contact Website Date Country SELECT YOUR CATEGORY BELOW: C1 Category 1 - NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in good standing. C2 Category 2 - Supplier, Non-NMSDC Certified. Any MBE without an NMSDC Certification ID#. Any affiliate or resource organization that is neither a buying organization nor a Certified MBE. C3 Category 3 NMSDC National or Local Corporate Member in good standing. C4 Category 4 - Corporations, Non-Members of the NMSDC. Public or private buying organization that is not a dues-paying member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council. PLEASE PROVIDE A ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR COMPANY OR ITS GOODS/SERVICES (TO BE PUBLISHED). REGISTERING ATTENDEES. Please identify the names of your full conference registrations. Do not exceed the allocation of your selected sponsorship package. Specified attendees will be notified of their registration in advance. If your package includes additional single event tickets, those tickets will be provided separately First Name Last Name INTERNAL USE ONLY Date Received Payment Info Received by Fax Mail Direct Staff Status Exhibitor (Yes/No) Space#: Level Sponsor (Yes/No) JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 19

20 SPONSORSHIP POLICIES Thank you for your consideration and sponsorship commitment. We are excited about your participation. The policies below are outlined to ensure that we can deliver high quality sponsorship marketing and advertising in a timely fashion without unnecessary costs or administrative expense. Note: Policies may be updated prior to the date of the conference. All times and deadlines are Central Standard Time USA. Exclusivity To ensure that sponsorships are not restricted to our large corporate members, some categories are designated as co-sponsorships with more than one package available. Interested sponsors may however, buy all the available spaces to create exclusivity instead of co-sponsoring that single line item package. Commitment Date Sponsorship must be communicated in writing by 5:00 pm Thursday, March 1, Submissions past the deadline will be considered without promise or expectation of approval. Sponsors accept the risk of being omitted from advertising, marketing, and printing due to late commitments. Payment Options Sponsorship invoice payments are due upon receipt and discounts are not applicable. Payments can be made by credit card or by business check payable to Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Invoices can also be paid via electronic banking including ACH payments. At the sole discretion of the ChicagoMSDC, in-kind sponsorships or product placement sponsorships may augment cash payments. Outstanding Payments Unpaid and partially-paid sponsorships are subject to cancellation if payment is not received by March 1, Late payments are subject to penalties as detailed on the invoice. If the requesting company has an outstanding balance on account from previous events or commitments, sponsorship will be contingent upon collection of past due balances. Refunds and Cancellations All commitments are final. Registration and sponsorship are not eligible for refunds. Cancelling the use of artwork, logos, or ads previously submitted must be communicated and confirmed in writing 90 days prior to the conference date. Cancellations are not refundable and must be submitted in writing. Limitations of Availability Wish list sponsorships are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. If a sponsorship selection becomes unavailable, reasonable accommodations will be made to find a comparable package with similar benefits. 20 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

21 SPONSORSHIP POLICIES (CON T) Logo Submissions and Use Sponsors accept responsibility for logo submission/verifcation prior to March 2, Poor quality and incorrect size or format of the logo submitted may limit or prevent the proper use of the logo. If your company sponsored CBOF last year, please verify that your logo is unchanged (page 26-27) or submit a new.eps version of your logo online. Ad Submissions The ad submission deadline is Friday, March 2, Full page ads should be sized for 8.5 x11 publications. Sponsors that do not meet the ad deadlines will forfeit their opportunity for ad placement without refund. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that is non-compliant with professional and legal standards or may be considered offensive. Ad copy mistakes or errors are the responsibility of the advertiser. Changing or replacing ads will be permitted only before the ad deadline date. ** Late submissions may be accepted without guranteed of placment. Placement exceptions will depend on the date of received materials. If approved as an exception, significant rush fees will apply. Please contact Cynthia Jordan. ** Artwork Submissions Logos, ads, photos and any creative assets submitted are subject to quality review and deadlines. Sponsors will hold the ChicagoMSDC and all publishers harmless for artwork limitations and late submissions. Exhibition Sponsorship packages may or may not include exhibitor space. Additional space and accommodations can be made at the published prices. NMSDC-certified minority-owned suppliers, resource organizations, national and local corporate members, and government agencies are eligible to exhibit. Booths are assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis in association with sponsorship and payment. Only one business may be displayed per booth. No direct selling or order taking. Additional exhibitor details will be provided separately. Full Conference Registration Sponsorship packages include a specified number of Full Conference Registrations. Attendees names and must be submitted by April 13, Changes or additions after April 13, 2018 are subject to $ penalty to be paid at the time of request. Registration Badges are not transferable once issued. Exhibitor Only badges will be issued separately. Exhibitors receive two (2) Exhibitor Only passes per 10 x10 exhibitor space. Photo Release Sponsors, guests and attendees understand that all events may be recorded, and agree to the unrestricted use and publishing of event-related images, sound and/or video without approval by any individual or company. All content will be used for the purposes of event marketing, advertising and public relations. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 21

22 TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS The Hyatt Regency Chicago on 151 East Wacker Drive, in downtown Chicago, is the official hotel for the 51sth Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. Special discount rate for CBOF51 is $219 for single/double accommodations based on availability. Reservations must be made by March 20, 2018 to ensure these rates. To reserve a room, refer to ChicagoMSDC Room Block for the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. RESERVE EARLY ChicagoMSDC Room Block guests will receive 20% Discount on 24-hour valet parking. Daily garage parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at $63.00 per night. Contact the ChicagoMSDC for a local minority business private car service from O Hare or Midway to the hotel. Air Travel Travelers can fly into O Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW) for the Conference. Visit FlyChicago.com for more airport information. Shared Ride Airport Shuttle Go Airport Express offers discounts on round-trip travel. Visit AirportExpress.com Ground Transportation Public transportation and hired car services are also convenient ways to reach the Hyatt Regency Chicago. UBER/LYFT car service, Chicago taxi, and CTA trains and buses are great options. Taxis Fares are based on distance and traffic conditions. Average fares: * O Hare to downtown Chicago - $30-40 * Midway to downtown Chicago - $28-30 Public Transportation Chicago s famous L trains can easily take you to the Loop. The CTA Orange Line train travels between Midway International Airport and downtown Chicago (Loop). CTA buses are available during off hours. General Chicago Info Visit ChooseChicago.com for more details about the city. 22 #CBOF51 APRIL 24-25, 2018

23 KEY DATES TO REMEMBER Thank you for registering and/or sponsoring this year s Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. Please mark your calendar and meet all deadlines to maximize your registration and sponsorship. All deadlines are Central Time. January 15, MBEIC Award Nominations Deadline February 26, Corporate 1-on-1: Buyers and Suppliers Deadline to Upload Profile to Portal. March 1, Advanced Registration Rates Expires at 5:00 pm March 2, Resource Guide Ad Placement and Logo Verification Deadline March 2, Sponsorship Commitment Deadline March 2, Late Registration Rates Begins March 16, CEO and C-Suite Executive RSVP Deadline for Sponsors Breakfast March 20, Hyatt Regency Chicago and United Airlines discount rate deadline (based on availability) March 21, MBEIC Award Winners Luncheon (by invitation only) March 30, Sponsors: Full Conference Registration and Exhibitor Names Submission Deadline March 30, Corporate 1-on-1: Buyers Deadline to Complete all MBE Selections March 30, Paper and E-Form Submission Deadline. Online Registration Only. April 13, Late Registration Rates Expire. Online Registration Ends at 5:00 pm. April 13, Corporate 1-on-1: Suppliers Deadline to Accept Meetings and Pay Participation Fee. JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 23

24 2018 RESOURCE GUIDE PRINT AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING RATES AD TYPE SIZE COST Back Cover 8.5 x 11 $4,000 Inside Front Cover 8.5 x 11 $2,500 Inside Back 8.5 x 11 $2,500 Full Page Half Page 8.5 x 11 $2,000 Full Page Half Page - Horizontal 8.5 x 5.5 $1,000 - Vertical 4.25 x 11 $1,000 Ad Specifications Print Quality.PDF,.EPS or.jpeg (300 DPI) files Please do not deliver program source files. All Ads are printed in full color. All Full Page Ads are Vertical Only. Full Page Ads live area is 8 x 10.5, add.25 bleed. Half-page Ads horizontal live area is 8 x 5, no bleeds. Half-page vertical live area is 4 x 10.5, no bleeds. Actual finished size of publication is 8.5 x 11. Ad Delivery All ads must be transmitted via or the CBOF website. Ad Deadline is March 2, Note: Late ad submissions may be placed as exceptions depending on the date materials are received. If approved as an exception, significant rush fees will apply. ** Full Page (Bleed) Contact us for answers or file delivery: To: Cynthia Jordan cjordan@chicagomsdc.org Cc: Victor Powell cbofads@powellphotography.com Payment must be made prior to placment. Please pay online or mail your check to: Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. c/o CBOF Resource Guide 105 West Adams, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois Half Page 24 REGISTER #CBOF51 ONLINE: CBOF.CHICAGOMSDC.ORG APRIL 24-25,

25 CORPORATE 1-ON-1 MEETINGS Tuesday, April 24, :00am - 4:00pm Hyatt Regency Chicago This year s Smart Session Corporate 1-on-1 event is designed to surpass last year s record-setting participation of 50 corporations and 175 minority suppliers. During this invitation-only event, corporate buyers and procurement officials hold 15-minute private meetings with pre-qualified, certified minority business enterprises (MBEs). Eligibility: Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings are by invitation only. To participate, suppliers must be certified minority businesses. Please contact us if you have any questions about eligibility. Corporate Buyers: Can manage their own schedule of meetings. Have access to review profiles in advance of meetings. Receive a private list of certified minority suppliers based on industry or buying needs. Will meet with owners or chief executives of qualified suppliers. Communicate purchasing categories, cycles, and opportunities. Share corporate standards and procurement processes. Certified MBEs: Use My Business Matches software to create and manage your profile. Pay the registration fee only if your company is selected for a match. Have time to research prior to scheduled meetings. Meet privately with corporate buyers and representatives. The ChicagoMSDC handles the entire administrative scheduling process. Corporate buyers only meet with their choice of prequalified MBE suppliers. WHAT S NEW My Business Matches software and two different types of matching-making sessions. Corporate members please contact one of our Corporate 1-on-1 event managers: Joshua Gutstein Senior Financial Consultant jgutstein@chicagombdacenter.com Phone: Stefanie Garcia Procurement Consultant sgarcia@chicagombdacenter.com Phone: JOIN THE CONVERSATION #CBOF51 25

26 LAST YEAR S 2017 SPONSORS Thank You All For Your Support! PRESENTING SPONSOR Last year was Allstate s 10th consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor BENEFACTOR SPONSORS DIAMOND SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSORS 26

27 LAST YEAR S 2017 SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS COPPER SPONSORS 27

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