Aboriginal Opportunities Forum 2013: Partnering for Prosperity SPONSORSHIP GUIDE Program Details: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 -Thursday, April 11, 2013 The Vancouver Board of Trade in cooperation with the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee is pleased to present our third Annual Aboriginal Opportunities Forum. This forum serves to advance Aboriginal peoples participation in the economy by providing an opportunity for exchange of expert advice and access to tools that support economic development and partnership opportunities. The forum will focus on business partnerships in Aboriginal communities, and best practices for the procurement and financing of entrepreneurial ventures with First Nations partners. Meet some of the key players in the Aboriginal business community and learn about the opportunities that lie ahead. The third annual Aboriginal Opportunities Forum will include a pre-forum Welcome Reception on April 10th followed by the forum from 07:15-2:00pm on April 11th. Location: Wednesday, April 10: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel - Oceanview Suite (999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC ) Thursday, April 11: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel - Crystal Pavilion (999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC) Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Welcome Reception: 6:00 8:00 p.m. The Welcome Reception features remarks by The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, (TBC). All forum attendees are invited to this networking wine & cheese event to hear the federal outlook on First Nations. Thursday, April 11, 2013 Program Agenda: 7:15 a.m. Registration 7: 45 a.m. Breakfast and Keynote David Negrin, President, Aquilini Development and Construction Inc.
9:15 a.m. Panel 1 Partnerships and Progressive Aboriginal Relations Learn from companies who are committed to prosperity in Aboriginal communities. Find out how to create partnerships with Canada s fastest growing workforce, Aboriginal people, and become an employer-of-choice for Aboriginal talent. Moderator: Dave Tuccaro, President, Tuccaro Inc. Group of Companies Panellists: Rod Louie, Director of Operations, St át imc Chiefs Council (SCC) Akemi Siu, Relations Manager, BC Hydro Professor Mark Selman, Program Director, Executive MBA in Aboriginal Business and Leaderships, Beedie School of Business, SFU 10:45 a.m. Panel 2 - Entrepreneurship Models for Success Expert panellists share best practices for connecting with, developing, and maintaining productive and respectful business ventures with Aboriginal partners. Learn about business development resources and how to access capital to finance and successfully grow new projects in conjunction with First Nations. Moderator: Annita McPhee, President, Tahltan Central Council Panellists: Keith Henry, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC George Hemeon, TransCanada, (TBC) 12:15 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Address Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations (TBC) 2:00 p.m. Event Concludes Projected Attendance: Aboriginal Opportunities Forum 2011: 305 participants Aboriginal Opportunities Forum 2012: 260 participants Aboriginal Opportunities Forum 2013: 275+ projected
ship Levels and Benefits - Aboriginal Opportunities Forum 2013 Partnering for Prosperity ship Level Presenting Amount Number Benefits: $10, 000 Max 1 Prominent identification by corporate logo as Presenting in all promotional materials in lead-up to the event (ie, printed flyers, advertisements, email blasts); Prominent identification of logo as Presenting Multiple acknowledgements as Presenting from the podium in the Chairman s opening and closing remarks; Increase exposure at the Event by providing a Power Point Slide (PPT) highlighting your Organization. Two named tables of Eight (8) adjacent to the Speakers Table and One (1) seat at the Speakers' Table; Seventeen (17) tickets to the Welcome Reception (April 10) Opportunity to introduce or thank one of the Speakers at the Forum (April 11); Maximize brand recognition by placing your corporate booth and an advertisement/corporate logo on two (2) rollup banners in the registration area of the Aboriginal Opportunities Forum (April 11); Provision for corporate booth and banner display (2) on event day in reception area (April 11); Presenting 's logo and link on Vancouver Board of Trade website registration page; Vancouver Board of Trade website; Gift/collateral opportunity at each place setting at the event Opportunity for corporate spokesperson on Panel 2 discussion (Procurement and Financing of New Business Ventures with Aboriginal Partners)
Welcome Reception Partner $8000 Max 1 Identification by corporate logo as Welcome Reception in all promotional materials in lead-up to the event (ie, printed flyers, advertisements, email blasts); Identification by logo as a Welcome Reception Multiple acknowledgements as Welcome Reception Partner from the podium in the Chairman s opening and closing remarks; Speakers Table and One (1) seat at the Speakers' Table on April 11 (Forum); Nine (9) tickets to the Welcome Reception (April 10) Opportunity to introduce or thank the Welcome Reception speaker Maximize brand recognition by placing your company profile or an advertisement on a roll-up banner in the entrance area of the Welcome Reception (April 10); Welcome Reception s logo and hyperlink on Vancouver Board of Trade website registration page; $6000 Max 3 Identification by corporate logo as Partner in all promotional materials in lead-up to the event (i.e., printed flyers, advertisements, email blasts); Identification by logo as a Partner through signage, program & table tent cards as well as on the large video screens at the event; Multiple acknowledgements as Partner from the podium in the Chairman s opening and closing remarks; Speakers Table and One (1) seat at the Speakers' Table; Nine (9) tickets to the Welcome Reception (April 10); Opportunity to open or close panel session (April 11) Maximize brand recognition by placing an advertisement or corporate logo on two (2) roll-up banners in the registration area of the Aboriginal Opportunities Forum (April 11); Partner 's logo and link on Vancouver Board of Trade website registration page;
Supporting $4000 Max 6 Identification by corporate logo as Supporting in all promotional materials in lead-up to the event (ie, printed flyers, advertisements, email blasts); Identification by corporate name as Supporting Multiple acknowledgements as Supporting from the podium in the Chairman s opening and closing remarks; Speakers Table Eight (8) tickets to the Welcome Reception (April 10) Supporting 's corporate name and link on Vancouver Board of Trade website registration page; *Additional benefits to be used at the discretion of Event Director: Opportunity to engage spokesperson on one of the panel discussions, providing expertise fits topic of discussion. For Presenting and Partner only. Confirmed s: Partner s: BC Hydro Fortis BC Supporting : SFU - Beedie School of Business