SEPTEMBER 12-14 ALEXANDRIA, VA
WOMEN S BUSINESS CENTERS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE September 12-14, 2017 The 2017 Women s Business Centers Leadership Conference will take place September 12-14 at the Westin Alexandria Hotel in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC. Our theme this year is Today s Dream, Tomorrow s Impact. The annual Leadership Conference is a unique, four-day event that provides targeted training and capacitybuilding for WBCs leaders and their staff from across the nation on critical organizational issues like strategic planning, program expansion, impact measurement, governance, fundraising and leadership development. The Leadership Conference will showcase speakers, workshops and training sessions for both seasoned WBC participants and those new to the WBC network. It will include exhibit and networking opportunities. This year, there will be an advocacy component to the Leadership Conference with activities on Capitol Hill. LOCATION: Westin Alexandria Hotel 400 Courthouse Square Alexandria, VA 22314 703-253-8600 Minutes from Washington D.C. on the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria delights travelers from all over the world. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749 and called home by George Washington, Old Town Alexandria hums with more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new daily happenings at the waterfront. With nearly nine million employees and generating over $1.6 trillion in revenue, the more than 11 million women-owned firms are an economic force. AWBC invites you to support the champions of the fasting growing sector of the U.S. economy by being a part of this unique Leadership Conference as a sponsor! OTHER INFO: AWBC.org
AWBC works to secure economic justice and entrepreneurial opportunities for women by supporting the national network of Women s Business Centers (WBC) operating in more than 150 locations States. throughout WBCs the provide United training, counseling, mentoring, and access to capital to more than 145,000 women entrepreneurs each year.
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 Recognition throughout conference as Presenting Sponsor Prominent recognition on AWBC website for one year High-visibility General Session speaking opportunity and panel or workshop participation Inclusion in pre-conference communications Signage with corporate logo displayed prominently throughout the conference venues 6 complimentary conference registrations Full-page back cover color ad in conference program Premier positioning for exhibit area Promotional materials in conference bag Diamond Sponsor - $35,000 Recognition throughout conference as Diamond Sponsor General Session speaking opportunity and panel or workshop participation Inclusion in pre-conference communications Signage with corporate logo displayed prominently throughout the conference venues 5 complimentary conference registrations Prominent full-page color ad in conference program guide Prime positioning for exhibit area Promotional materials in conference bag Platinum Sponsor - $25,000 Recognition throughout conference as Platinum Sponsor General Session speaking opportunity Inclusion in pre-conference communications Signage with corporate logo displayed prominently throughout the conference venues 4 complimentary conference registrations Full-page color ad in conference program Promotional materials in conference bag
Gold Sponsor - $15,000 Recognition throughout conference as Gold Sponsor Panel or workshop speaking opportunity Signage with corporate logo displayed throughout the conference venues 3 complimentary conference registrations Half-page ad in conference program Promotional materials in conference bag Silver Sponsor - $10,000 Recognition throughout the conference as Silver Sponsor Signage with corporate logo displayed throughout the conference venues 2 complimentary conference registrations Quarter-page ad in conference program Promotional materials in conference bags Bronze Sponsor - $5,000 Recognition throughout the conference as Bronze Sponsor Signage with corporate logo displayed throughout the conference venues 1 complimentary conference registration Promotional materials in conference bags Exhibitor - $2,500 1 complimentary conference registration Listed as exhibitor in conference program guide Promotional materials in conference bags
AWBC.org Please Select Your Sponsorship Level: (Please Check One) q Presenting Sponsor: $50,000 q Diamond Sponsor: $35,000 q Platinum Sponsor: $25,000 q Silver Sponsor: $10,000 q Bronze Sponsor: $5,000 q Exhibitor: $2,500 q Gold Sponsor: $15,000 q Donation: $ Information below is necessary for all contributors: Name: Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Daytime Phone: ( ) Email: AWBC Contact if known Please make checks payable to Association of Women s Business Centers and send to: Association of Women s Business Centers, 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006 Please contact Antonella Pianalto at 202-552-8732 for more information
1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-552-8732 AWBC.org