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NVTC Marketing 2014 2015 and Branding Opportunities NVTC offers sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enable you to brand and market your business. Reach thousands of technology decision-makers or target a very specific market or industry sector through a personalized advertising/ sponsorship plan. Northern Virginia Technology Council 2214 Rock Hill Road Suite 300 Herndon, VA 20170 www.nvtc.org

Introduction Make the smart, strategic marketing decision to become an NVTC Marketing Partner and put your company front and center before a powerful group of technology executives, business leaders and policy makers. NVTC has flexible and far-reaching marketing programs that will help your company reach the region s technology industry decision makers with buying power. Called the region s networking giant, by The Washington Post, NVTC is the largest technology council in the nation, boasting a membership of about 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry, as well as service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Through its member companies, NVTC represents about 300,000 employees in the region. NVTC offers sponsorship and advertising opportunities that enable you to brand and market your business. Reach thousands of technology decisionmakers or target a very specific market or industry sector. NVTC s event and program sponsorships include: Business Partnership Titans Series TechCelebration Annual Banquet Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Hot Ticket Awards Destination Innovation Auction Committee Event Series NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC Advertising is available in the following publications: The Voice of Technology quarterly magazine @NVTC Weekly enewsletter Website Bi-Weekly Committee Calendar NVTC Marketplace Contact sponsorships@nvtc.org for help creating your personalized advertising / sponsorship plan.

Event Sponsorship Each year, NVTC hosts a series of networking and professional development events where members can meet potential clients, build relationships and learn about trends in the industry. Become an event sponsor to put your company s name in front of thousands! PREMIER PLATINUM PACKAGE $15,000 Series and Signature Benefits (1 Premier Event to be assigned) Introduction Opportunity - podium time at one assigned premier event (one minute to talk about sponsor company). Table of ten (10) tickets at each event. Two (2) additional seats at Chairman s/president s Table for one assigned premier event. Photograph opportunities with NVTC s Chairman and speaker(s) (at one assigned premier event). Opportunity to place giveaway at each place setting at one assigned premier event (sponsor to supply and place giveaway). Special speaker signage for one assigned premier event. Logo on program cover for one assigned premier event. Additional A/V recognition for one assigned premier event. Name and/or logo recognition at networking reception for on assigned premier event. Sponsor ribbon for ten (10) name badges at each breakfast List of attendees for each event. This keynote speaker series offers sponsors focused exposure, and links your company to leaders in the technology arena. Each breakfast draws approximately 400 to 600 leading technology and associate representatives. All sponsors of the 2014 2015 Titans Series receive: Table top exhibit space at each Titans event. Name and/or logo recognition on program at each breakfast. Name and/or logo recognition on event signage at each breakfast. Name and/or logo recognition in A/V presentation. Name and/or logo recognition on table tent at each breakfast. Name on NVTC s enewsletter promoting event. Website link from NVTC s event calendar to company website. Name recognition on NVTC's website event calendar. GOLD PACKAGE $8,500 Ten (10) tickets to each Titans Breakfast. Sponsor ribbon for one (1) name badge at each breakfast. List of attendees for each event. SILVER PACKAGE $6,500 Five (5) tickets to each Titans Breakfast. Sponsor ribbon for one (1) name badge at each breakfast. PLATINUM PACKAGE $10,000 Series and Signature Benefits (1 Signature Event to be assigned) Introduction Opportunity - podium time at one assigned premier event (one minute to talk about sponsor company). A table of ten (10) tickets at each event. Two (2) additional seats at Chairman s/president s Table for one assigned premier event. Photograph opportunities with NVTC s Chairman and speaker(s) (at one assigned event). Opportunity to place giveaway at each place setting at one assigned premier event (sponsor to supply and place giveaway). Special speaker signage for one assigned event. Logo on program cover for one assigned event. Additional A/V recognition for one assigned event. Name and/or logo recognition at networking reception for one assigned event. Sponsor ribbon for ten (10) name badges at each breakfast. List of attendees for each event.

Additional Benefits Per Sponsorship Level The CFO Awards are presented to CFOs and financiers for outstanding contributions to their companies' performance and accomplishments as well as the Greater Washington region's technology community as a whole. This annual event, scheduled for June 2014, is attended by approximately 700 to 1,000 NVTC members and area leaders from many industries. All sponsors of the 2015 Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards receive: Name and/or logo recognition on all 2015 Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards promotional materials including, but not limited to, nomination forms, print advertising, program and signage (size of the logo is commensurate with the sponsorship level). Name and/or logo recognition in the 2015 CFO Awards Banquet program and PowerPoint presentation. Recognition from the podium at the 2015 Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. List of event attendees. Special sponsor ribbon for name badges at the event. PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 Two tables (20 tickets) at the CFO Awards Banquet. Five (5) tickets Kickoff Reception. Five (5) tickets Nominee Reception. Opportunity to emcee the awards banquet. Chair of the CFO Awards Steering Committee. GOLD SPONSOR $8,500 One table (10 tickets) at the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. Four (4) tickets Kickoff Reception. Four (4) tickets CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Presentation opportunity of a Category Award onstage. Two (2) seats to serve on the 2015 CFO Awards Steering Committee. BANQUET RECEPTION SPONSOR $7,000 One table (10 tickets) at the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. Three (3) tickets Kickoff Reception. Three (3) tickets CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Two (2) seats to serve on the 2015 Steering Committee. NOMINEE RECEPTION SPONSOR $7,000 One table (10 tickets) at the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. Welcome opportunity at the CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Two (2) tickets Kickoff Reception. Seven (7) tickets CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Two (2) seats to serve on the Steering Committee. KICK-OFF RECEPTION SPONSOR $7,000 One table (10 tickets) at the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. Welcoming opportunity at the CFO Awards Kickoff Reception. Seven (7) invitations to attend the CFO Awards invitation-only Kickoff Reception. Two (2) invitations to attend the CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Opportunity for two (2) people to serve on the CFO Awards Steering Committee. SILVER SPONSOR $6,000 One table (10 tickets) at the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet. One (1) invitation to attend the CFO Awards invitation-only Kickoff Reception. One (1) invitation to attend the CFO Awards Nominee Reception. Opportunity for two (2) people to serve on the CFO Awards Steering Committee.

One of Northern Virginia's premier technology events attended by more than 700 key players in the technology community, the NVTC Banquet is an outstanding opportunity for industry-wide visibility. All sponsors of the 2014 TechCelebration Banquet sponsors receive: Name and/or logo recognition on event signage. Name and/or logo recognition in dinner program. Name and/or logo recognition in A/V presentation. Name and/or logo recognition on own table signage (e.g., table tent). Name and/or logo recognition on electronic publication(s) promoting event. Name and/or logo recognition on special invitations to elected officials and others. Name and/or logo recognition on any invitations emailed to membership promoting event. Name recognition on NVTC's website event calendar. Website link from NVTC's event calendar to company website. Additional Benefits Per Sponsorship Level EXCLUSIVE BANQUET PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 Introduction opportunity scripted by NVTC. Table of ten (10) tickets to the event. Two (2) additional seats at Chairman s/president s Table. Sponsor ribbon for twelve (12) name badges at event. Photograph opportunities with NVTC s Chairman of the Board and speaker(s). Name and/or logo displayed prominently through the use of lighting and/or special effects. Constant logo visibility during dessert reception. Name recognition on all attendee name badges. Opportunity to place giveaway at each place setting (sponsor to supply and place giveaway). Tabletop exhibit space. List of event attendees. EXCLUSIVE BANQUET RECEPTION SPONSOR $15,000 Introduction opportunity scripted by NVTC. A table of ten (10) tickets to the event. Two (2) additional seats at Chairman s/president s Table. Special sponsor ribbon for twelve (12) name badges at event. Photograph opportunities with NVTC s Chairman of the Board and speaker(s). Name and/or logo displayed prominently through the use of lighting and/or special effects at reception. Name recognition on all attendee name badges. Name and/or logo on own table signage (e.g., table tent). Opportunity to place giveaway at each place setting (sponsor to supply and place giveaway). Tabletop exhibit space at the reception. List of event attendees. GOLD SPONSOR $8,500 Eight (8) tickets to the event. Sponsor ribbon for eight (8) name badges. List of event attendees. SILVER SPONSOR $6,500 Six (6) tickets to the event. Sponsor ribbon for six (6) name badges. BRONZE SPONSOR $5,000 Five (5) tickets to the event. Special sponsor ribbon for four (4) name badges.

Additional Benefits Per Sponsorship Level This casual evening event celebrates the efforts of companies and individuals in our tech community who have exhibited that special something that makes them Hot Tickets. Featuring cocktails, networking and the hottest tickets in town, this event is a can t-miss branding opportunity. All sponsors of the 2015 Hot Ticket Awards receive: Name and/or logo recognition on event signage. Name and/or logo displayed prominently throughout the event. Website link from NVTC's event calendar to company website. Name recognition on NVTC's website event calendar. Name and/or logo recognition on nomination announcement emailed to membership. Name and/or logo recognition on enewsletter promoting event. Attendee list. Sponsor ribbon for name badges at the event. Steering Committee participation. SMOKING HOT SPONSOR $8,000 Opportunity to address the crowd at the event. Ten (10) tickets to event and the pre-event VIP party. Name recognition on all attendee name badges. STEAMING HOT SPONSORS $2,500 Four (4) tickets to the event and the pre-event VIP party. HOT AWARD SPONSORS $4,000 One sponsor per award category: Hottest Bootstrap, Hottest Emerging Government Contractor, Hottest Venture Capital Deal, Hottest Exit, Hottest Startup. Five (5) tickets to the event and the pre-event VIP party. Podium time to announce winner of sponsored award. NVTC is launching a new event in 2015 during which regional celebrities and c-level decision makers will be auctioned off CXO AUCTION to raise money for NVTC s Veterans Employment Initiative. During the live auction event on February 4, 2015, attendees will bid electronically to win one-on-one meetings with celebrities and c-level executives. Winning bidders are guaranteed a meeting with their auctioned executive within 12 months, during which they can gain insight, pitch future plans or receive advice. The event will offer participants an opportunity to make valuable business connections, learn what drives business decisions, and jump ahead of their competitors by bidding to win exclusive access to top executives and decision makers. The unique format provides a matchmaking opportunity for solution providers and busy executives, all while raising funds to support the NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative. For more information on sponsorship opportunities at this exciting new event, contact Michele Weatherly at mweatherly@nvtc.org or visit www.nvtc.org/events/ sponsorships.php.

THE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER@NVTC The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC fosters entrepreneurship in students, mentors the first-time entrepreneur, advises and supports the experienced entrepreneur, and facilitates strategic business relationships in the technology community. Your company can support the Entrepreneur Center as a Business Partner, Patron Sponsor, or by sponsoring the FastTrac TechVenture business planning program. Entrepreneur Center Business Partner - Industry Exclusive $5,000 Introduction/hosting opportunity at one event presented by the Entrepreneur Center (event to be agreed upon). Name and/or logo placed on Business Partner signage at all events produced by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on all electronic media promoting events by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on any additional materials that may include invitations, programs, postcards, brochures, etc. (where appropriate). Opportunity for tabletop display, as appropriate, at events produced by the Entrepreneur Center. Name recognition on NVTC s website event calendar. Four (4) tickets to all general events produced by the Entrepreneur Center (exception: Spotlight event-two (2) tickets). List of attendees, provided by request, for each Entrepreneur Center event. One time customized Business Partner profile in the Entrepreneur Center s section of NVTC e-newsletter. Name and/or logo on the Entrepreneur Center home page and the online NVTC Membership Directory. Company profile spotlight on Entrepreneur Center Business Partner page with a hyperlink to your company s website. One Complimentary 1/3 page ad in one issue of The Voice of Technology Magazine. Use of Entrepreneur Center Business Partner logo for your company s own marketing purpose. Entrepreneur Center Business Partner - General $3,000 Name and/or logo placed on Business Partner signage at all events produced by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on all electronic media promoting events by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on any additional materials that may include invitations, programs, postcards, brochures, etc. (where appropriate). Opportunity for tabletop display, as appropriate, at events produced by the Entrepreneur Center. List of attendees, provided by request, for each Entrepreneur Center event. Name recognition on NVTC s website event calendar. Two (2) tickets to all general events produced by the Entrepreneur Center (exception: Spotlight event-one (1) ticket). Name and/or logo on the Entrepreneur Center home page and on the online NVTC Membership Directory. Company profile spotlight on Entrepreneur Center Business Partner page with a hyperlink to your company s website. Use of Entrepreneur Center Business Partner logo for your company s own marketing purpose.

THE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER@NVTC Entrepreneur Center Patron Sponsor $1,000 Name and/or logo placed on signage at all events produced by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on all electronic media promoting events by the Entrepreneur Center. Name and/or logo on any additional materials that may include invitations, programs, postcards, brochures, etc. Name and/or logo on the Entrepreneur Center home page and on the online NVTC Membership Directory. FastTrac TechVenture Program - Industry Exclusive $2,500 2 semesters Opportunity to address the FastTrac TechVenture participants at one session during each semester and participate in one discussion topic each semester. Opportunity to be on the selection committee to review applications and choose which companies will participate in the program. Logo and short company bio in the event program. Name and/or logo recognition on event signage. Four (4) tickets for graduation events. Name recognition on The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC s website. Name on NVTC s enewsletter and targeted electronic promotions. Name and/or logo on any additional materials that may include invitations, programs, postcards, brochures, etc. List of participants, by request. FastTrac TechVenture Dinner Sponsor 1 semester $1,000 - Covers 5 sessions Industry Exclusive Opportunity to give a brief introduction of your company to the FastTrac TechVenture participants at one session. One (1) ticket to the graduation event. Logo and short company bio in the event program. $500 - Covers 2 sessions Industry Exclusive Opportunity to give a brief introduction of your company to the FastTrac TechVenture participants at one session. Logo and short company bio in the event program. $350 - Covers 1 session

Committee Event Series (2014 2015) Sponsor packages range $10,000 to $500. Big Data ($5,000 to $1,500) Offers networking, education and learning opportunities for NVTC members with a focus on utilizing and leveraging big data and data analytics Business Development, Marketing & Sales ($5,000 to $1,500) Educates and connects the region s sales, business development and marketing professionals Business and Enterprise Architecture ($5,000 to $1,500) Educates on how to deal with the massive complexity of strategic planning, implementation, execution, transparency, governance, control and security issues Business to Government ($5,000 to $1,500) Facilitates business development with government entities CFO Series ($10,000 to $2,500) Hosts events that provide content and contacts to CFOs (attendees must be a technology CFO, bring a guest technology CFO or be a committee sponsor) Cybersecurity and Privacy ($5,000 to $1,500) Educates and provides best practices on all aspects of cybersecurity Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure ($5,000 to $1,500) Provides educational programming and forums for thought leadership and the sharing of best practices, as well as promotes the region s growing data center, cloud and critical infrastructure community. Tech Law ($10,000 to $2,500) Networking and exchange of business, leadership and legal information Health Technology ($4,000 to $1,000) Education and networking opportunities focusing on health technology Small Business & Entrepreneur ($4,000 to $500) Supports and promotes emerging technology businesses focused on growth and entrepreneurs launching businesses by providing content-driven programs that address the challenges of establishing, growing and scaling businesses Technology Innovations ($1,000 to $500) Guest speakers on topical subjects evaluate and discuss the associated technical, security, legal and social developments and implications

@nvtc enewsletter Get your name and message in front of an exclusive audience of technology business leaders with premium or standard advertisements in NVTC s member enewsletter. This weekly electronic publication reaches more than 6,000 members of NVTC and the Northern Virginia technology community. Premium advertisements include subject line copy, exclusive top placement, a full-color non-animated graphic (600px wide by 125px high) and a link to your organization s website. Premium Ad Skyscraper Ad Skyscraper advertisements iincludes top sidebar placement, a full-color non-animated graphic (170px wide by 520px high, the size of two standard ads combined) and a link to your organization s website. Standard advertisements include sidebar placement, a full-color nonanimated graphic (170px wide by 260px high) and a link to your organization s website. Standard Ad Issue sponsorship reservations are due one week prior to publication and materials are due by 5:00 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. Materials and Specifications Size: Entire graphic must be submitted to size. Premium: 600px wide by 125px high Skyscraper: 170px wide by 520px high Standard: 170px wide by 260px high Resolution: 72 dpi Mode: RGB File Format: JPEG or GIF

Website Take advantage of our Web audience by placing an ad on www.nvtc.org. Our website features updated functionality, user-friendly navigation and many options for targeting your message to a particular audience. With advertising space available on most subpages, you can target your ad to almost any audience. Net Rates 1 month 3 months 6 months 12 months 200 x 200 pixel ad $ 1,000 $ 700 $ 500 $ 300 200 x 400 pixel ad $ 1,500 $ 1,200 $ 1,000 $ 700 Materials and Specifications Size: Entire graphic must be submitted to size (either 200px wide by 200px high or 200px wide by 400px high). Resolution: 72 dpi Mode: RGB File Format: JPEG or GIF * Only non-animated ads are accepted.

Committee e-mails Every other Friday between September and June, NVTC promotes upcoming committee events through an email blast to more than 6,000 members. Promote your message with a skyscraper or standard ad! Skyscraper Standard Sponsorship: It costs just $700 to sponsor one issue of the Committee eblast. Make your dollars go further by sponsoring three eblasts for $2,025, six eblasts for $3,600, or 12 eblasts for $6,000. Your sponsorship includes top sidebar placement, a full-color non-animated 170px wide by 520px high graphic (the size of two standard ads combined) and a link to your organization's website. Standard Sponsorship: It costs just $450 to sponsor one issue of the Committee eblast. Make your dollars go further by sponsoring three eblasts for $1,275, six eblasts for $2,400, or 12 eblasts for $3,600. Your sponsorship includes sidebar placement, a full-color non-animated 170px wide by 260px high graphic and a link to your organization's website.

NVTC Marketplace The NVTC Marketplace is a members-only, online directory that provides NVTC members a quick and simple way to find service providers within our membership. Enhance your free company listing with featured placement, banner ads, video or a logo in your listing. BANNER ADS Monthly Pricing 1x 3x 6x 12x 200 x 200 pixel ad $600 $ 550 $ 500 $ 400 200 x 400 pixel ad $ 700 $ 600 $ 550 $ 450 FEATURED LISTING Monthly Pricing 1x 3x 6x 12x $550 $ 475 $ 400 $325 LOGO align right with link Monthly Pricing 200 px wide (maximum) x 200 px height (maximum) $1,500/per year VIDEO embedded from YouTube Monthly Pricing 1x 3x 6x 12x 200 x 325 pixels $1,000 $ 900 $ 850 $750

VOICE OF TECHNOLOGY Magazine Target your marketing dollars with an ad in NVTC s quarterly fullcolor magazine, The Voice of Technology! Mailed to more than 8,000 technology and business leaders, as well as federal, state and local policymakers each quarter, The Voice is also published digitally on the NVTC website. The Voice of Technology provides insights from industry leaders, member news, legislative updates, and more. Read by more than 60 percent of the membership each quarter, The Voice is one of the most effective advertising investments in the Washington Metro Area. 2014 2015 Editorial Calendar FALL 2014 WINTER 2015 SPRING 2015 Publication Date: October 2014 Topic: Drones Space Deadline: August 22 Art Deadline: August 29 Publication Date: January 2014 Topic: Education IT (includes 2015 Techtopia map) Space Deadline: November 21 Art Deadline: November 28 Publication Date: April 2015 Topic: Sustainability / Green / Energy Space Deadline: February 20 Art Deadline: February 27 SUMMER 2015 Publication Date: July 2015 Topic: Future of Internet Space Deadline: May 22 Art Deadline: May 29 READERSHIP RECENT SURVEY Read regularly by 60% of Email 8,000 copies the membership Demographics Business Leaders of D.C. metro Print 8,000 copies area in the Technology and Government Contractor sector Net Rates OPEN 2x 4x Ad Specifications SIZE Inside Front Cover $ 2,500 $ 2,250 $ 2,025 Inside Front Cover 7.5" x 9.875" (live area) 8.5" x 10.875" (trim size) 8.73" x 11.25" (bleed size) Inside Back Cover $ 2,200 $ 2,000 $ 1,800 Inside Back Cover 7.5" x 9.875" (live area) 8.5" x 10.875" (trim size) 8.75" x 11.25" (bleed size) Back Cover $ 2,700 $ 2,500 $ 2,300 Back Cover 7.5" x 9.875" (live area) 8.5" x 10.875" (trim size) 8.86" x 11.3" (bleed size) Full Page $ 2,000 $ 1,800 $ 1,600 Full Page 7.5" x 9.875" (live area) 8.5" x 10.875" (trim size) 8.75" x 11.125" (bleed size) Half Page (vertical) 3.5" x 10" Half Page $ 1,200 $ 1,000 $ 900 Half Page (horizontal) Third Page (vertical) 8" x 5" 2.125" x 9.5" Third Page $ 700 $ 600 $ 500 All ads must be in PDF format. Third Page (horizontal) 4.375" x 4.25" Specifications Resolution: 300 dpi Mode: CMYK File Format: PDF

VOICE Magazine Destination Innovation Presented by the NVTC Technology Innovations Committee, Destination Innovation leverages an exhibition, networking and presentations from Northern Virginia s innovative companies to highlight technology advancements emerging from our region. Sponsor packages range $2,500 to $500. Read regularly by 60% of the membership Print 8,000 copies Email 8,000 copies Veterans Employment Initiative The NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative provides tools and resources to match veterans with jobs, internships, mentorships and certifications, while also providing support to member companies in their efforts to hire, train and retain qualified veteran employees. Every NVTC member company can post FREE job listings and access Monster s database of more than 950,000 veteran resumes on NoVaTechVets.org. All NVTC member companies are encouraged to commit to hiring veterans and get involved with the initiative. To support the Veterans Employment Initiative, companies can sponsor an event and program, or make a corporate or individual tax-exempt donation to the NVTC Foundation. For more information, contact Allison Gilmore at agilmore@nvtc.org.

NVTC Business Partnership As a Business Partner, your company will enjoy the highest possible level of sponsorship throughout the year-visibility before executives, entrepreneurs, and federal, state and local policy leaders at every high-profile, all-member event, in every issue of NVTC s quarterly magazine and weekly enewsletter, and in correspondence. Benefits of Business Partnership Recognition at NVTC All-Member Events Logo/name placed in programs for all Titans Breakfasts*, TechCelebration Annual Banquet and Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet Logo placed on AV screens at all Titans Breakfasts*, TechCelebration Annual Banquet and Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet Logo placed on event signage at all Titans Breakfasts*, TechCelebration Annual Banquet Hot Ticket Awards and Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet Table tent recognition at all Titans Breakfasts*, TechCelebration Annual Banquet and Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards Banquet Opportunity for tabletop display at all Titans Breakfasts * Series of four to six events annually. Tickets to NVTC General Membership and Committee Events One table (10 tickets) for each Titans Breakfast* with prominent table location One table (10 tickets) to Tech Celebration: NVTC s Annual Banquet with prominent table location One table (10 tickets) to the Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards banquet with prominent table location Exclusive Business Partners-only invitation to purchase one (1) ticket to CFO Nominee Reception (this is an exclusive invitation-only event) for C-level attendees One ticket to attend Hot Ticket Awards Choice of ten (10) tickets to other NVTC events (some restrictions and limitations apply) * Series of four to six events annually