Muster Across America Sponsorship Opportunities Be a part of the nation's premier network of veteran entrepreneurs! INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITY Thursday, MetLife GTO The event welcomes veterans, corporate partners, and innovators to come, bring their best ideas and develop new connections and insights Navigating life together
The Muster Across America Tour The Muster Across America Tour is Bunker Labs annual tour designed to showcase veteran entrepreneurs, empower our local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and build powerful connections between the veteran community and the business community. Select Speakers 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Check-in, Breakfast & Networking 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies, Speakers, Panels & Breakout 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Lunch, Keynote Presentation 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Pitch Stage 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Speakers, Awards and Closing Remarks 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Mission Showcase, Open Networking, Food and Drinks Many veterans transition from the military with unique skills and experiences that lend themselves to starting sustainable small businesses. The Muster Across America Tour is a catalyzing event to stand up and strengthen this expanding network of military veterans, successful entrepreneurs, and the communities they serve. Main Stage Pitch Competition Mission Showcase Networking Features expert talks and panel discussions with political, military and business leaders covering topics such as defense innovation trends, the investment and talent landscape, and veteran social impact. An opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs to compete for the local title of top-performing veteran-led startup. A space for local veteranowned businesses to showcase their businesses and speak about their journey from the military to entrepreneurship. Attendees will have a chance to connect throughout the day to discuss the day s content and build lasting and beneficial connections.
The Muster Sponsorship Levels RDU Distinguished Service $25,000 (2 opportunities available) Speaking opportunity for company executive leadership Optional branded give-away item to all attendees One-time use of the post-conference attendee mailing list Recognition on the event online registration page, email invitations and weekly newsletter Joint press release and opportunity to include quote about the partnership in the event press Company logo on Bunker RDU sponsorship banner, event signage and digital signage Ten (10) free admissions to the conference Strategic relationship to develop additional sponsor-centric programs Right of first refusal for 2019 Through their military service, Veterans gain skills and experiences that contribute to starting and sustaining a small business. JPMorgan Chase is a leading small business lender with a long history of supporting the success of active-duty service members, veterans and their spouses. Bunker Labs, a partner of JPMorgan Chase, has done a tremendous job of making entrepreneurship a viable path for our talented men and women Veterans by providing them with the tools necessary for small business success. Ross Brown Head of Military and Veteran Affairs JPMorgan Chase & Co. RDU Silver Star $15,000 (3 opportunities available) Joint press release and opportunity to include quote about the partnership in the event press Company logo on Bunker Labs RDU sponsorship banner and other event signage Half page printed in event flyer and company description listed in Bunker Builds App Five (5) free admissions to the conference At MetLife, we know that veterans bring extraordinary talent to every endeavor. We are proud to hire them as employees and honored to support them as entrepreneurs through our work with Bunker Labs. This is a win for our business and our community. Timothy McClain U.S. Initiatives Consultant, Military & Veterans Affairs at MetLife
The Muster Sponsorship Levels RDU Legion of Merit $10,000 (4 opportunities available) Company logo on Bunker Labs RDU sponsorship banner Logo and company description listed in Bunker Labs App Three (3) free admissions to the conference Our partnership with Bunker Labs RDU is essential to helping veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing them with access to the right resources and tools they need to succeed in their business. This is a unique partnership that allows us to inspire economic empowerment and help veteran business owners make their dreams become reality. Lenwood V. Long, Sr. President & CEO Carolina Small Business Development Fund RDU Bronze Star Company logo featured on event slides Company logo on event website and email invitations Logo and company description listed in Bunker Labs App Two (2) free admissions to the conference $5,000 (6 opportunities available) Bunker Labs RDU did a tremendous job putting together the Muster RDU, which had a dramatic impact on the lives and business opportunities of many of our veterans. Our law firm, PoynerSpruill, was a major sponsor because we know that the work of Bunker Labs makes a true difference for our veterans and we strongly support those who have served our country. Mike McIntyre Director of Government Relations Member of Congress 1997-2015 Poyner Spruill
Sponsorship Agreement Yes, I am interested in serving as a sponsor of the Muster Across America Tour at the following level: Distinguished Sponsor Silver Star Sponsor Legion of Merit Sponsor Bronze Star Sponsor All parties agree to adhere to the responsibilities outlined in this proposal. Company Representative Bunker Labs Representative Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment: Enclosed, please find a check made payable to Bunker Labs. Please invoice me. Please contact me about other payment options. In order to appropriately recognize your sponsorship, please complete the information below: Contact Name: Contact Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Contact Name E-mail: Company name as you would like it to appear in printed materials: Company Address: City: State: Zip: Contact person regarding marketing materials, logos, and promotional benefits: E-mail address: Contact Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Please return this form to: Dean Bundschu, Executive Director at dean.bundschu@bunkerlabs.org or call 919.656.4434 for more information.