Solar Focus Sponsorship Opportunities

Solar Focus Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a Sponsor à Reach Your Target Audience Solar Focus offers you outstanding visibility focused directly at your target audience. As the region s leading business-to-business solar conference with a newly incorporated job fair, Solar Focus is the best opportunity to boost your connections with solar professionals, gain a greater understanding of market dynamics in the region, and much more. This conference is presented by the leading solar energy nonprofit, the Maryland, DC, Delaware and Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA). The job fair is hosted in partnership with GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic, the nations largest non-profit solar installer. Not only does your sponsorship help strengthen your brand, but every dollar supports region-wide efforts to expand and protect solar markets.

Date & Location u Solar Focus 2017 will take place on November 7 th and 8 th, 2017 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel near the Mt. Vernon Convention Center u Solar Focus Job Fair will be hosted on November 7 th from 9 am 1 pm.

Who Attends Solar Focus? Associates, Analysts Other Individuals, Managers C-Level Non-profit, Gov't Installers, Other 8% EPCs Directors VP, EVPs 55% Professional Services 99% of attendees said they would attend again 97% of attendees would recommend Solar Focus to a colleague

Solar Focus 2016 Partners

Solar Focus Job Fair 2016 MDV-SEIA partnered with GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic to host the Solar Focus Job Fair in 2016. The job fair connected 300 job seekers to 23 solar energy employers, utilities, government agencies and job training organizations by providing networking, interviewing and hiring opportunities.

Solar Focus Job Fair 2016 Employer Partners

Membership Discount u Not yet a member of MDV-SEIA? Sign up for membership as part of a package deal with your sponsorship and receive 20% off of your first year of membership. u Membership Pricing: u A full listing of member benefits is available online: www.mdvseia.org/join

Strategic Sponsorship Benefits MDV-SEIA is committed to creating a unique experience for each partner. We are happy to think creatively with you to design a sponsorship package that meets your needs. Additionally, all sponsorships include: Special MDV-SEIA logo with sponsorship level recognition for your marketing purposes Conference attendee list provided for post-event marketing purposes Announcement of sponsorship on MDV-SEIA blog and social media promotion

Traditional Sponsorship Opportunities u Title Sponsor (1 Available) - $15,000 u Terawatt Sponsor (3 Available) - $9,000 u Gigawatt Sponsor - $6,000 u Megawatt Sponsor - $3,000 u Kilowatt Sponsor - $1,500

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Solar Focus Job Fair Tabling Opportunities The Solar Focus Job Fair hosted on November 7 th, 2017 from 9 am to 1 pm will feature private sector, government and nonprofit partners interested in hiring and interviewing job seekers. There are various ways to engage with attendees, employers and other sponsors including exclusive sponsorship and job fair tabling opportunities. Solar Focus Job Fair tabling opportunities this year include employer tables and private interview booths. Tabling Opportunities Table Only- $250 This option includes one table and seating for up to 2 company representatives to interact with job fair attendees. Table and Interview Booth- $750 In addition to one table and seating for up to 2 company representatives to interact with job fair attendees, this package comes with a private interview booth. Employers can schedule interviews prior to and during the job fair to effectively screen potential candidates. Interview booths will include an additional table and seating for two. Electrical needs can be added to any package for an additional price of $30.00.

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities Please note that all of the sponsorship opportunities listed below are EXCLUSIVE and limited to 1 partner. Refresh and Connect Sponsorships u Conference Kickoff Dinner Sponsor - $9,000 u Conference Kickoff Reception Sponsor - $8,000 u After-Party Sponsor - $7,000 u Conference Breakfast Sponsor - $3,000 u Coffee Break Sponsor - $3,000 u Awards Luncheon Sponsor - $10,000 Interactive Branding Sponsorships u Wifi Sponsor - $8,000 u Lanyard Sponsor - $4,000 u Tote Sponsor - $4,000 All of the sponsorships below are EXCLUSIVE and limited to 1 partner, priced at $6,000. u IT Sponsor u Banking Sponsor u CPA Sponsor u Legal Sponsor u Insurance Sponsor Note: Sponsorships that are struckthrough have been claimed.

Refresh and Connect Sponsorships Kickoff Dinner Sponsor $9,000 The Opening Dinner follows the Kickoff Reception and includes a gourmet dinner with local fare, open bar, and a keynote address from an industry thought leader. As the exclusive sponsor of the Opening Dinner, you will have a unique opportunity to increase your visibility by addressing the crowd prior at the start of dinner and introducing the keynote speaker. Kickoff Reception Sponsor $8,000 The Kickoff Reception is the launch event for the Solar Focus Conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle over hors d oeuvres and drinks prior to the Opening Dinner. As the exclusive sponsor of the Kickoff Reception, you will receive recognition for providing a warm and inviting event to launch the Solar Focus Conference. After Party Sponsor $7,000 The After Party is the fun concluding event for Day 1 of the conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle and enjoy an open bar, as well as passed hors d oeuvres. As the exclusive sponsor of the After Party, you will receive recognition for providing a fun party for all Day 1 attendees and their guests.

Refresh and Connect Sponsorships cont. Conference Breakfast Sponsor $3,000 The conference begins with a breakfast for sponsors, speakers, and attendees to enjoy and provides a networking opportunity prior to the opening keynote speaker. As the exclusive sponsor of the breakfast, you will receive recognition for providing a rewarding start to the day. Coffee Break Sponsor $3,000 Throughout the conference, there will be several breaks to provide attendees with opportunities to meet new solar stakeholders and reconnect with old connections. Snacks and drinks will be provided during each break. As the exclusive sponsor of every break during the conference, you will receive recognition for providing a forum for networking. Awards Luncheon Sponsor $10,000 As the exclusive sponsor of the awards luncheon, you will receive significant recognition and a special opportunity to address attendees.

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Interactive Branding Sponsorships Wifi Sponsor $8,000 In order for conference attendees to connect during the conference they need the tools to do so. Take advantage of this sponsorship opportunity to create a wifi access code that represents your business. As the Wifi Sponsor you will have the recognition of providing technical accessibility to conference attendees. Lanyard Sponsor $4,000 All attendees will be provided lanyards for their name badges. Make sure your company receives great visibility have your logo on every attendee s lanyard! Tote Sponsor $4,000 All attendees will be provided tote bags. Make sure your company receives great visibility have your logo on every attendee s tote that is carried around the conference!

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