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2017 NMSDC CONFERENCE ANDBUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE

Welcome!

The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange is the nation’s largest forum for supplier development. More than 6,000 corporate executives, minority business owners and government officials attend each year. In celebration of our 45th anniversary, the 2017 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange will be held October 22-25, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. The combination of the Motor City and our Sapphire anniversary is sure to provide a uniquely prosperous experience to this year’s conference.

This national procurement event brings together the best meetings, special events and minority businesses and corporations, all in one place, at one time. The Conference program, coupled with the Business Opportunity Exchange provides exceptional opportunities that will enhance your visibility at the NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange. Choose from a variety of sponsorship options and receive:

To receive early bird benefits and opportunities, contact Dorothy Kauffman, Vice President of Development, ([email protected] or 917-238-4388) or Maureen Simonette, Director of Development and Member Services, ([email protected] or 646-634-6133) by January 31, 2017.

• Registrations• Exhibit booths• Priority selection of exhibit space for

sponsorships confirmed by May 1, 2017• Event tickets

• Journal advertisement• Strategic placement of corporate

logo • Social media exposure• Podium recognition• Digital Presence

2NMSDC CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE DETROIT, MICHIGAN OCTOBER 2017

Sponsorship $75,000• Company executive to bring greetings

• Co-chair can present 2-3 minute video showcasing the company’s supplier diversity efforts

• Prominent branding throughout 2017 Conference

• Inclusion in welcome letter in Conference material

• One exhibit booth

• Priority selection of exhibit space at the Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships

confirmed by May 1, 2017

• Two Conference registrations

• Presence at President’s table for breakfast, luncheons and Awards Banquet

• Presence in ribbon-cutting photo, to be used in other collateral materials

• Recognition in Conference journal

• Speaking opportunity

• One reserved table at Monday breakfast, Monday-Wednesday luncheons and Wednesday Awards

Banquet (tickets not included)

• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure if sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017

• Full-page color digital/print advertisement in Conference journal

• Corporate logo on NMSDC Conference website

• Recognition on social media

• Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in annual report

EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• One exhibit booth ($1,500 value)

• Two Conference registrations ($1,700 value)

• Upgrade to two-page color spread advertisement ($3,500 value)

Partner with NMSDC as a National Corporate Member Co-Chair to host the 2017 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange. As an ambassador for the Conference, your company will represent NMSDC’s exemplary National Corporate Members and their dedication to supplier diversity as well as receive the most robust sponsorship benefits.

NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBER CO-CHAIR

3NMSDC CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE DETROIT, MICHIGAN OCTOBER 2017 OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORSHIP2017

Sponsorship $50,000• Company executive to bring greetings

• Co-chair can present 2-3 minute video showcasing the company’s supplier diversity efforts

• Prominent branding throughout the 2017 Conference

• Inclusion in welcome letter in Conference material


• Priority selection of exhibit space at Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships


• Two full Conference registrations

• Presence at President’s table for Monday breakfast, luncheons and Awards Banquet (tickets

not included)

• Presence in ribbon-cutting photo, to be used in other NMSDC collateral materials

• Speaking opportunity

• One reserved table at Monday breakfast, Monday-Wednesday luncheons and Wednesday

Awards Banquet (tickets not included)







EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Two conference registrations ($1,500 value)

• Upgrade to two-page color spread advertisement ($2,750 value)

Partner with NMSDC as a Minority Business Enterprise Co-Chair. As the most high-profile MBE ambassador for the conference, your company will represent NMSDC’s innovative Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American certified minority-owned businesses as well as receive the most robust sponsorship benefits.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CO-CHAIR


October 21Saturday

2017NMSDC’s International Program works with non-governmental organization in other countries to replicate the NMSDC model and link historically-excluded populations and corporate purchasers to create mutually-beneficial economic partnerships. The NMSDC Global Strategic Summit brings MBEs from Austraila, Canada, China, South Africa and the United Kingdom together with NMSDC corporate members to discuss topics concerning companies doing business in a global arena. The day will include a program and luncheon. The NMSDC Global Strategic Summit will take place Saturday, October 21. A great sponsorship for a company with a global reach.

GLOBAL STRATEGIC SUMMIT10 AM - 4:30 PM

Co-Sponsorship$30,000• Prominent branding throughout the 2017 Conference

• Company executive to bring greetings




• One full Conference registration

• Reserved seating for 10 at Awards Banquet (tickets not included)



• Half-page color digital/print advertisement in Conference journal



EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• One Monday registration ($475 value)

• Upgrade to full-page color digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)


SPONSORSHIP2017

October 21Saturday

2017The program offers information, resources and networking for successful business partnerships. NMSDC corporate members are encouraged to meet with the MBE participants to discuss domestic and global business opportunities.

GLOBAL STRATEGIC SUMMIT LUNCHEON1 - 2:30 PM

Luncheon Co-Sponsorship$20,000• Prominent branding at event



• One Monday registration

• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship during luncheon

• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet (tickets not included)




• Half-page black-and-white digital/print advertisement in Conference journal



EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Upgrade to one full conference registration ($375 value)

• Upgrade to half-page color advertisement ($1,000 value)


NMSDC’s wide-ranging programs provide the educational backbone to the network. The “Program Connect “ Reception is an invitation-only networking opportunity for Advanced Management Education Program (AMEP) Alumni, National Board Members, Centers of Excellence (COE), Corporate Plus® Members, International attendees, NMSDC CertifiedMinority Business Executive Program(MBEP) Alumni and National Corporate Members. The reception presents an opportunity for Conference participants to network and discover the far-ranging components of NMSDC’s programs.

PROGRAM CONNECT RECEPTION5 - 7 PM

Co-Sponsorship$25,000• Prominent branding in Program Connect reception

• Priority selection of exhibit space at the Business Opportunity Exchange for

sponsorships confirmed by May 1, 2017


• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet (tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship during reception






EARLY BIRD EXTRA



October 21Saturday

2017


SPONSORSHIP2017

The Corporate Plus Forum brings together owners of the highest caliber minority business enterprises and decision makers from NMSDC’s National Corporate Members.

October 22Sunday

2017

Forum Sponsorship $20,000• Prominent branding at Corporate Plus Reception











EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Upgrade to one full Conference registration ($375 value)


CORPORATE PLUS® FORUM

®

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1:30 - 3:30 PM


Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding in reception




• Reserved seating for six to Welcome to Chicago Reception (tickets included)


• Verbal acknowledgement of sponsorship during reception







EARLY BIRD EXTRA



The “Welcome to Detroit” Reception offers an energetic jump-start to an exciting Conference. It is an opportunity to sample delicious local cuisine and enjoy live entertainment, and opportunities to connect and converse abound.

October 22Sunday

2017

WELCOME TO DETROIT RECEPTION 7 – 10 PM


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding at breakfast



• Presence at President’s table for Monday Power Breakfast


• Reserved seating for 10 at the Monday Power Breakfast (tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during breakfast








EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page digital/print color advertisement ($1,000 value)

The Monday Power Breakfast, featuring a keynote speaker, kicks off the first full day of activities. Conference participants begin their day right by networking with purchasing executives, supplier diversity professionals and minority business owners.

MONDAY POWER BREAKFAST 7:30 – 8:45 AM

October 23Monday

2017


Co-Sponsorship $30,000

• Prominent branding in the Business Opportunity

Exchange – including logo placement on entrance unit

• Priority selection of exhibit space at the Business

Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships confirmed by

May 1, 2017

• One complimentary booth positioned in a prime location

• Presence in ribbon-cutting photo used in other collateral

materials

• Half-page color digital/print advertisement in Conference

journal

• Reserved seating for 10 at Awards Banquet (tickets not

included)


• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure if

sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017




EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Second complimentary booth

The Business Opportunity Exchange facilitates buyers becoming acquainted with established minority suppliers who provide products, services and solutions to major corporations and other buying organizations.

The Business Opportunity Exchange directory is an essential resource of business contacts that Conference participants utilize during and after the Conference.

Directory Co-Sponsorship $20,000

• Co-sponsor’s logo on back cover of the exhibit directory



May 1, 2017


• Half-page black-and-white digital/print advertisement in

Conference journal

• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet (tickets not

included)


• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure if





EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Upgrade to one full Conference registration ($375

value)

• Upgrade to half-page color digital/print advertisement

($300 value)

October 23 - 24Monday & Tuesday

2017

THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding in luncheon area

• Priority selection of exhibit space at the Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships confirmed

by May 1, 2017

• Presence at President’s table


• Prime seating for one reserved table at Monday Luncheon (10 tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during luncheon








EARLY BIRD EXTRA



This luncheon features exceptional keynote speakers and allows guests to engage in spirited and stimulating conversations, while networking with peers.

MONDAY LUNCHEON 12:30 – 1:45 PM

October 23Monday

2017


Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding at reception




• Reserved seating for 10 at Monday Night Reception (tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during Monday Night Reception








EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page color advertisement ($1,000 value)

MONDAY NIGHT RECEPTION 8 –11 PM

October 23Monday

2017After a full day of meeting and greeting at the Business Opportunity Exchange, this is a rare opportunity to socialize with clients, colleagues and industry professionals in a casual setting. Join us for a night of networking and celebration as we cap off the evening with live entertainment and refreshments.


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $20,000• Prominent branding at breakfast



May 1, 2017

• One Tuesday or Wednesday registration

• Half-page black-and-white digital/print advertisement in

Conference journal

• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet (tickets not

included)


• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure, if





EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• One full conference registration ($850 value)

• Upgrade to half-page color digital/print advertisement

($1,000 value)

The Networking Continental Breakfast serves as the springboard for interaction among peers and networking with procurement professionals and minority business owners.

NETWORKING CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:30 – 8:45 AM

October 24 - 25Tuesday Wednesday

2017

OR

Sole Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding at breakfast



May 1, 2017

• One Conference registration

• Reserved seating for 10 at Tuesday or Wednesday

Networking Continental Breakfast (tickets included)

• Half-page color digital/print advertisement in

Conference journal

• Reserved seating for 10 at Awards Banquet (tickets not

included)


• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure, if




• Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in annual

report

EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page color advertisement ($1,000

value)


Co-Sponsorship $20,000• Prominent branding in designated workshop







• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure, if sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017


• Recognition in news and social media


EARLY BIRD EXTRA



During the NMSDC Conference, guests can personalize their learning experience from a selection of 20 (10 concurrent) information-filled workshop offerings. The workshops will take place on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.

WORKSHOPS


2017

OR


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $20,000• Prominent branding in session area











EARLY BIRD EXTRA



The Plenary Sessions consist of a vigorous discussions where C-suite executives from leading corporations share their views on topical issues ranging from developing supply chains to breaking down barriers to growth for minority business enterprises.

PLENARY SESSIONS 9 – 10 AM


2017

OR


Tuesday or Wednesday LuncheonCo-Sponsorship $30,000• Prominent branding at luncheon



• Presence at the President’s table


• Prime seating for one reserved table (10 tickets included)









EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• One full Conference registration ($850 value)


The daily luncheons feature interesting keynote speakers on supplier development and allows guests to engage in spirited and stimulating conversation, while networking with peers.

LUNCHEONS 12:45 – 2 PM


2017

OR


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $20,000 (Each)• Prominent branding at Signature Sessions




• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during Tuesday Luncheon








EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Half-page color digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)

The signature sessions brings together varied groups—Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Buying Organizations/Supplier Diversity Professionals and NMSDC Affiliate Council Presidents—for two hours of lively discussion and networking. All three sessions run concurrently.

October 24Tuesday

2017

SIGNATURE SESSIONS 2:15 – 4:15 PM


NMSDC MATCHMAKING EVENT (BY INVITATION ONLY)

NMSDC National Corporate Member buyers, category managers and procurement representatives meet one–on–one with NMSDC certified suppliers .

Meetings are pre-scheduled based on Corporate Members’ needs for goods and services, and the suppliers throughout the NMSDC


• Prominent branding in the Matchmaking Event











EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page black-and-white digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)

October 24Tuesday

2017

Network that have the capacity and capability to provide these goods and services for a specific city, state, region or nationally. Only NMSDC corporate members and NMSDC certified MBEs (current through October 2017) that are registered for the conference can participate.


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding at reception

• Presence on at President’s table




• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during reception


• Reserved seating for four at Awards Banquet (tickets included)






EARLY BIRD EXTRA



AWARDS BANQUET RECEPTION 6 – 7 PM

October 25Wednesday

2017

The Awards Banquet Reception kicks off an elegant celebration of achievement in supplier diversity. The attire is black tie.


AWARDS BANQUET 7 – 9:30 PM

October 25Wednesday

2017

Co-Sponsorship $50,000• Branding at Awards Banquet



• Letter in Awards Banquet Program




• One reserved table (10 tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during event







EARLY BIRD EXTRA


During the Awards Banquet, awards are presented for Corporation of the Year, Corporate Innovation, Corporate Excellence in Access to Capital, as well as Council of the Year, Supplier of the Year and Minority Supplier of the Year.


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsorship $35,000• Prominent branding in reception





• Reserved seating for four at the Awards Banquet (tickets included)

• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsorship during reception







EARLY BIRD EXTRA



FAREWELL RECEPTION 10 PM – MIDNIGHT

October 25Wednesday

2017The Farewell Reception provides an exciting finale for the week’s activities and generates excitement for the 2018 Conference and the Business Opportunity Exchange. The attire is black tie.


REGISTRATION CENTER

SaturdayOctober 21 throughWednesdayOctober 25 2017

Co-Sponsorship $30,000• Prominent branding in Registration Center

• Sponsor’s logo on registration booths, if confirmed by July 31, 2017











EARLY BIRD EXTRA



First impressions count. Position your company as the initial point of contact at the NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange. Since all Conference participants must enter the Registration Center, it is one of the most prominent locations of the entire Conference. It is operational Saturday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 25.


SPONSORSHIP2017

VOLUNTEER CENTER

Co-Sponsorship $20,000• Sponsor’s logo on volunteer brochure and on volunteers’ badges











EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to half-page color digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)

The Volunteer Center is the heart of the NMSDC and Business Opportunity Exchange. As the sponsor of the Volunteer Center, your company will provide essential support to help run the Conference with the efficiency and customer service for which it is renowned.

SaturdayOctober 21 throughWednesdayOctober 25 2017


INFORMATION CENTER

Co-Sponsorship $20,000• Prominent branding in Information Center











EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to half-page color digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)

The NMSDC’s Information Center is an integral part of the research, outreach and service mission of the NMSDC. It is a place for cultivating MBE inquiry, promoting minority supplier development and utilization, and fostering ongoing learning and knowledge by and about our MBEs. The Center also disseminates key publications, analytics and statistical information about Minority Supplier Development. The Information Center is operational from Saturday, October 21-Wednesday, October 25.

SaturdayOctober 21 throughWednesdayOctober 252017


SPONSORSHIP2017

Co-Sponsor $40,000





• Full-page color digital/print advertisement in Conference journal (premium position)

• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet (tickets included)





• Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in annual report EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• One full conference registration ($850 value)

DIGITAL CONFERENCE JOURNAL The Conference Journal is the official Conference program and is distributed to all Conference participants. It provides crucial information about program sessions and speakers.


SOCIAL MEDIA HUBS

Be a part of the NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange buzz, engage Conference participants and expand your corporate social presence as a Social Media Hub sponsor!

Large LCD screens in the exhibit hall and high traffic areas throughout the Convention Center will bring the virtual world of social media into the physical space and become a focal point for Conference participants. Relevant content (#NMS-DCConference) will be aggregated from Conference participants’ Twitter and Instagram accounts and streamed to these screens. Participants will be able to watch their posts go live on the screens, enhancing their experience, engagement and social media conversation.


• Branding of Social Media Hubs










EARLY BIRD EXTRA




SPONSORSHIP2017


• Prominent branding on NMSDC-TV channel

• Onsite interview and marketing video creation


• Reserved seating for four at Awards Banquet

(tickets not included)


Conference journal




• Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in

annual report EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page color digital/print

advertisement ($1,000 value)

NMSDC-TV NMSDC-TV puts your brand in the spotlight! This daily TV program can deliver your customized marketing message to attendees of the largest national Expo of its kind. It also can extend your brand to reach corporate executives, supplier diversity professionals, minority business owners and government officials who can’t attend the meeting. In a similar way to major network TV shows, NMSDC-TV gives you the chance for ultimate exposure! NMSDC-TV also brings the attention-getting TV experience to your booth.


• Prominent branding at Tech Bar

• Half-page black-and-white digital/print

advertisement in Conference journal

• Reserved seating for 10 at Awards Banquet









• Upgrade to full-page color digital /print


TECH BARThis new, innovative sponsorship opportunity will engage attendees in interactive, hands-on sessions where they can experiment first hand with new apps and gadgets. The TECHbar experts will help attendees navigate the latest in technology, devices, efficiency organization and other business-oriented solutions.


MOBILE APP

The mobile app keeps Conference participants connected to NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange wherever they go—from session planning to exhibitor listings. Up-to-the-minute Conference information is always at their fingertips. The NMSDC mobile app greatly enhances the Conference experience.

Sponsorship $20,000

• Prominent branding displayed on landing page of the application










• Acknowledgment in the mobile app and in annual report

EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Upgrade to one full Conference registration for ($375 value)

• Upgrade to full-page black-and-white advertisement ($1,000 value)


SPONSORSHIP2017

Sponsorship $25,000

• Corporate branding on landing page

• Priority selection of exhibit space at the

Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships



Conference journal



• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure

if sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017










WI-FI Fast, free Wi-Fi is a highly-valued and prized service by Conference participants. Your sponsorship will provide full high-speed access for meeting rooms and common areas during the Conference.


• Prominent branding as part of the Charging Station

• Priority selection of exhibit space at Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships confirmed by May 1, 2017

• One Monday registration• Half-page black-and-white digital/print

advertisement in Conference journal• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet

(tickets not included)• Recognition in Conference journal• Recognition on social media• Corporate logo on NMSDC Conference website • Recognition in Conference Registration

Brochure if sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017


EARLY BIRD EXTRA• Upgrade to one full Conference registration

($375 value)• Upgrade to full-page black-and-white digital/

print advertisement ($1,000 value)

CHARGING STATIONS

Charging stations allow participants to power their tablets and cell phones, while watching a video about your product or services. Signage at each station reaches participants with fully-charged batteries, too.


Sponsorship $30,000

• Prominent branding in Connect Zone











EARLY BIRD EXTRA



CONNECT ZONE

Meet up in the Connect Zone! It is the perfect place to continue the conversation with clients and business associates when Conference activities have concluded for the day. Sidebar in a convenient and comfortable atmosphere. The Connect Zone is open Monday, October 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, 4:30 - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 25, 2:30 – 5 p.m. Business networking is that much easier in the Connect Zone Lounge. With comfortable seating, mobile charging station, snacks and beverages, the only detail guests need to focus on is closing the deal!


SPONSORSHIP2017

Sponsorship $20,000

• Prominent branding in the Business Opportunity Exchange Lounge










• Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in annual report EARLY BIRD EXTRA


• Upgrade to full-page black-and-white digital/print advertisement ($1,000 value)

The Business Opportunity Exchange Lounge is a high-traffic area where Conference participants relax and network with their colleagues and potential customers.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE LOUNGE


Co-Sponsorship $20,000 (Daily)

• Prominent branding on Hydration Station







• Reserved seating for five at Awards Banquet






annual report

EARLY BIRD EXTRA

• Upgrade to one full Conference registration

($375 value)

• Upgrade to half-page color digital/print


Co-Sponsorship $20,000 (daily)

• Prominent daily branding on Energy Hubs















($375 value)



HYDRATION STATIONS ENERGY HUBSHelp quench the thirst of your on-the-go peers! The Hydration Stations serve water to Conference participants in high-traffic areas, such as the registration area, exhibit hall and workshop areas Saturday, October 21-Wednesday, October 25.

The Energy Hubs provide attendees with quick, healthy and energizing refreshments. The menus are created with wholesome ingredients to nourish the minds of guests and to help keep them alert and productive. The Energy Hubs will be positioned outside of the Conference workshops on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.


SPONSORSHIP2017

Sponsorship $30,000

• Company logo imprinted on Conference bags• One exhibit booth• Priority selection of exhibit space at the

Business Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships confirmed by May 1, 2017

• Prime seating for one reserved table at Monday Luncheon (10 tickets included)




• Recognition in Conference journal• Recognition in Conference Registration

Brochure if confirmed by May 1, 2017• Recognition on social media• Corporate logo on NMSDC Conference website • Acknowledgment on the mobile app and in


• One full Conference registration ($850 value)• Upgrade to full-page color digital/print


CONFERENCE BAGS

The Conference bag is an essential take-away for corporate executives, minority business owners, government officials and others who attend the Conference.

Sponsorship $25,000

• Sponsor’s branding recognition on badge holder

lanyards



Opportunity Exchange for sponsorships



Conference journal




• Recognition in Conference Registration Brochure

if sponsorship is confirmed by May 1, 2017








LANYARDSHave a consistent branding presence throughout the Conference! The Conference lanyards, emblazoned with your company’s logo, are presented to all Conference participants.

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Sponsorship $30,000

• Company name and logo imprinted on

Conference participants’ hotel magnetic key

cards at host hotel

• Priority selection of exhibit space at

the Business Opportunity Exchange for




Conference journal









($375 value)

• Upgrade to full-page color advertisement

($1,000 value)

HOTEL KEY CARDS

This in-demand sponsorship unlocks new levels of exposure, as Conference participants view your company name at the primary Conference hotel each time they open their hotel room door.

Sponsorship $20,000

• Sponsor’s on the luggage tag


Business Opportunity Exchange for













($375 value)



LUGGAGE TAGS

NMSDC’s Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange participants are always on the go. Let them take your company with them as they display the luggage tag with your corporate logo.


SPONSORSHIP2017

AARPAccenture LLPAltria Client Service, Inc.Ampcus Inc.Anthem Inc.AT&T Inc.Bank of America CorporationBMW North AmericaBP America, Inc.Bristol-Myers SquibbCaesars Entertainment GroupCapital OneChevron Services CompanyThe Coca-Cola CompanyCummins Inc.Dakkota Integrated SystemsDupontEnergy Future HoldingsErnst & Young LLPExpress ScriptsExxonMobilFCA USA LLCFord Motor CompanyGeneral Motors Company, LLCHonda of North AmericaIntel Corporation

Johnson & JohnsonKaiser Foundation Health PlanKellogg CompanyMacy’sManpowerGroupThe Matlet GroupMetLife, Inc.MGM Resorts InternationalMonsanto CompanyNissan North AmericaNorthrop Grumman CorporationOngweowehPacific Gas & Electric CompanyPepsiCoThe Procter & Gamble CompanyRaytheon CompanyShell Oil CompanySodexoMAGICTarget CorporationTime Warner Inc.Toyota North AmericaUnited Parcel Service, Inc.Viva USAWalgreen Co.Walmart Stores, Inc.Wells Fargo & CompanyWestRock

The National Minority Supplier Development Council is a nonprofit corporate membership organization that relies on the generous support of its corporate members and MBEs to underwrite the annual Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange. This support assures that NMSDC can present a high-caliber event with a reasonable registration fee that enables maximum participation.

NMSDC thanks the following companies for their generous support of the 2016 NMSDC Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange.

2016 NMSDC CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE SPONSORS

* Bold Conference Leadership

NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBERS

AARPAbbott Laboratories, Inc.AbbVieAbercrombie & Fitch Co.Abt Associates Inc.Accenture LLPAllergan Sales, LLC (formerly Actavis)Adecco USA, Inc.ADP, LLCAetna, Inc.AFLAC USAGL Resources, Inc.Aisin World CorporationAkebono Brake CorporationAlkermes, Inc.AllstateAltec Industries, Inc.Altria Client Services, Inc.Amdocs Inc.American Airlines, Inc.American Express CompanyAmerican International Group, Inc.American Red CrossAmerican Water CompanyAmgen Inc.AMN Healthcare Inc.AMTRAK (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)Anschutz Entertainment GroupAnthem, Inc.AonApple, Inc.ARAMARK CorporationARCADIS U.S., Inc.ArcelorMittal USA Inc.Archer Daniels Midland CompanyAREVA, Inc.ARRIS Group, Inc.Associated Banc. CorpAT&TThe Auto Club GroupAutoliv Inc.Automotive Rentals, Inc.Avis Budget Group, Inc.AXA Equitable Life Insurance CompanyAxalta Coating SystemBank of America CorporationBarclays PLCBarilla America, Inc.The Bartech GroupBASF CorporationBattelle Memorial InstituteBausch + Lomb, a Valeant Pharmaceutical CompanyBaxalta US Inc.

Baxter Healthcare CorporationBayer CorporationBBDO New YorkBecton, Dickinson and CompanyBelk, Inc.Black & Veatch CorporationBlue Cross Blue Shield AssociationBMC Software, Inc.BMO Harris BankBMW North America, LLCBNSF Railway CompanyBNY Mellon CorporationThe Boeing CompanyBon Secours Health System, Inc.Border States ElectricBorgWarnerBostik, Inc.Boston Scientific CorporationBP America, Inc.Brasfield & Gorrie, LLCBridgestone Americas Holding, Inc.Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBrocade Communications Systems, Inc.Brookfield Global Relocation Services, LLCBurlington Industries, LLCC&W ServicesC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.CA TechnologiesCaesars Entertainment CorporationCampbell Soup CompanyCapgemini USACapital OneCardinal Health, Inc.Cargill, Inc.CarMax, Inc.Cartus CorporationCaterpillar Inc.Catholic Health InitiativesCBRE Group, Inc.CBS CorporationCDK Global, Inc.CDW CorporationCenterPoint Energy, Inc.CenturyLinkCharter CommunicationsCHEP International, Inc.Chevron Services CompanyCiena CorporationCIGNACintas CorporationCisco Systems, Inc.CITGO Petroleum CorporationCitigroup Inc.CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.The Clorox Company,

Closure Systems International Inc.CNA Financial CorporationThe Coca-Cola CompanyColgate-Palmolive CompanyComcast NBCUniversalComerica BankCommunications Test Design, Inc.Compass Group, North America DivisionComputer Task Group, Inc.ConocoPhillipsContinental AGThe Cordish CompanyCorizon Health, Inc.Corning Cable SystemsCox Enterprises, Inc.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.Credit SuisseCrown Cork & Seal USA, Inc.CSX Transportation Inc.Cummins Inc.CVS HealthDarden Restaurants, Inc.DDB USDeere & CompanyDell Inc.Deloitte Services LPDelphi Automotive, PLCDelta Air Lines, Inc.Denny’s CorporationDENSO International America, Inc.The Depository Trust & Clearing CorporationDiageo North America, Inc.Dresser-RandDTE Energy CompanyDuke EnergyDuke RealtyThe Dun & Bradstreet CorporationDuPontEaton CorporationEcolab, Inc.Education Networks of AmericaEli Lilly and CompanyEMC CorporationEMCOR Government ServicesEnergy Future HoldingsEntergy CorporationEnterprise HoldingsEQT CorporationEricsson, Inc.Ernst & Young LLPEssendant Co.Exelon CorporationExide Technologies, Inc.Express ScriptsExxon MobilFacebook, Inc.

Fannie MaeFarmers Insurance Group, Inc.Faurecia North AmericaFederal Home Loan Bank of ChicagoFederal Reserve SystemFedEx CorporationFiat Chrysler AutomobilesFifth Third BancorpFirmenich, Inc.Fiserv, Inc.Fluor CorporationFord Motor CompanyFreddie MacGCA Services Group Inc.Genentech, Inc.General Electric HealthcareGeneral Mills, Inc.General Motors Company, LLCGfK, Growth from KnowledgeGlaxoSmithKlineGlobal Experience Specialists, Inc.GM FinancialGoodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyGoogle, Inc.GSD&MThe Haartz CorporationHagemeyer North America, Inc.Hallmark Cards, Inc.Halyard Health, Inc.Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyHealth Care Service CorporationHealthTrust Purchasing GroupHenkel of America, Inc.Herman Miller, Inc.The Hershey CompanyThe Hertz CorporationHewlett-Packard EnterpriseHilton WorldwideThe Home Depot, Inc.Honda North AmericaHumana, Inc.Huntington National BankHyattHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLCIberdrola USAIBM CorporationIllinois Tool Works, Inc.Indiana UniversityInfinera CorporationIngersoll Rand CompanyIntel CorporationInterface Inc.International Paper CompanyThe Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Fannie MaeFarmers Insurance Group, Inc.Faurecia North AmericaFederal Home Loan Bank of ChicagoFederal Reserve SystemFedEx CorporationFiat Chrysler AutomobilesFifth Third BancorpFirmenich, Inc.Fiserv, Inc.Fluor CorporationFord Motor CompanyFreddie MacGCA Services Group Inc.Genentech, Inc.General Electric HealthcareGeneral Mills, Inc.General Motors Company, LLCGfK, Growth from KnowledgeGlaxoSmithKlineGlobal Experience Specialists, Inc.GM FinancialGoodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyGoogle, Inc.GSD&MThe Haartz CorporationHagemeyer North America, Inc.Hallmark Cards, Inc.Halyard Health, Inc.Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyHealth Care Service CorporationHealthTrust Purchasing GroupHenkel of America, Inc.Herman Miller, Inc.The Hershey CompanyThe Hertz CorporationHewlett-Packard EnterpriseHilton WorldwideThe Home Depot, Inc.Honda North AmericaHumana, Inc.Huntington National BankHyattHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLCIberdrola USAIBM CorporationIllinois Tool Works, Inc.Indiana UniversityInfinera CorporationIngersoll Rand CompanyIntel CorporationInterface Inc.International Paper CompanyThe Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.JE Dunn ConstructionJM Family Enterprises, Inc.Johnson & JohnsonJohnson Controls, Inc.Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.JPMorgan Chase & Co.Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.Kellogg CompanyKelly Services, Inc.KeyBank National AssociationKimberly-Clark CorporationKing & Spalding LLPKPMG LLPThe Kroger CompanyL BrandsLas Vegas Sands CorporationLear CorporationLeggett & Platt IncorporatedLend Lease AmericasLenovo (United States) Inc.Leo Burnett, USALiberty Mutual InsuranceLinamar CorporationLockheed Martin CorporationLoram Maintenance of Way, Inc.L’Oreal USALowe’s Companies, Inc.Mack Trucks, Inc.Macy’sMAHLE Behr USA, Inc.Major League BaseballMallinckrodt PharmaceuticalsManpowerGroupMarathon Petroleum Corporation, LPMars Chocolate North AmericaMarsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.Mashantucket Pequot Tribal NationMcCain Foods USA, Inc.McCormick & Company, Inc.McGraw-Hill EducationS&P Global, Inc. (formerly McGraw-Hill Financial)Medtronic, Inc.Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMerck & Co., Inc.Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.Meritor, Inc.Messer Construction CompanyMetLife, Inc.MGM Resorts InternationalMichelin North America, Inc.Microsoft CorporationMillerCoors LLCMine Safety Appliances CompanyMitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc.Mondelēz International, Inc.Monsanto CompanyMorgan StanleyMotion Industries, Inc.Motorola Solutions, Inc.MUFG Union Bank, N.A.NASDAQNational Basketball Association (NBA)National Grid USANationwide InsuranceNavient Solutions, Inc.Nestlé USA, Inc.New York Life Insurance CompanyThe Nielsen CompanyNike, Inc.

NiSource Inc.Nissan North America, Inc.NokiaNordstrom, Inc.Northern Trust CompanyNorthrop Grumman CorporationNovartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationNovo Nordisk, Inc.NPL Construction Co.NRG Energy, Inc.O.C. Tanner CompanyOakwood Home ServicesOffice Depot, Inc.OhioHealthOmnicell, Inc.OnX Enterprise SolutionsOracle CorporationOrtho-Clinical DiagnosticsOwens & MinorPacific Gas and Electric CompanyPenske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.Pepco Holdings, Inc.PepsiCo, Inc.Pfizer, Inc.Phillips 66Pitney Bowes Inc.PGA of AmericaThe PNC Financial Services GroupPowerTeam Services, LLCPraxair, Inc.Premier, Inc.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrincipal Financial GroupThe Procter & Gamble CompanyProgress Software CorporationPrudential FinancialPSC Industrial Outsourcing LPQuest Diagnostics Inc.R&R PartnersR.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyR.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyRandstad USARaytheon CompanyReed Elsevier, Inc.Regions Financial CorporationRobert Bosch LLCRobert Half International, Inc.Rockwell AutomationRoss Stores, Inc.Ryder System, Inc.Saatchi & SaatchiSamsung Telecommunications America LLCSAS Institute Inc.Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLCSchneider Electric USA, Inc.Scientific Games CorporationScripps Networks Interactive, Inc.Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.Shell Oil CompanySkanska USA BuildingSnap-on IncorporatedSodexo, Inc.Sonoco Products CompanySony Pictures EntertainmentSouthern California Edison CompanySt. Jude Medical, Inc.Staff ManagementStandard Insurance CompanyStaples Inc.

Starbucks CorporationStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.State Compensation Insurance FundState Farm InsuranceState Street CorporationSteelcase Inc.Stryker CorporationSunbelt Rentals, Inc.SunTrust Banks, Inc.SUPERVALU, Inc.Target CorporationTata America International CorporationTD Bank GroupTenneco Inc.Terex CorporationTeva PharmaceuticalsThe Resource Group, LLC An Ascension SubsidiaryThermo Fisher Scientific Inc.TIAA-CREFTime Warner Inc.Title Source, Inc.The TJX Companies, Inc.T-Mobile USA, Inc.Toyota North AmericaTransCanada CorporationTurner Construction CompanyTyco InternationalTyson Foods, Inc.U.S. BankU.S. Postal ServiceUAW Retiree Medical Benefit TrustUnileverUnion Pacific RailroadUnited Airlines, Inc.United Parcel Service, Inc.United Rentals, Inc.United Services Automobile Association (USAA)United States Tennis AssociationUnitedHealth Group Inc.University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterUnivision Communications Inc.Unum GroupUS CellularUS Foods, Inc.US Steel CorporationUSM an EMCOR CompanyUST-Global, Inc.Toyota Boshoku America, Inc.Valvoline LLCVeolia Water North AmericaVeritas Technologies LLCVerizon Communications, Inc.Vision Service Plan (VSP)Visteon CorporationVizientVmwareVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.Voya FinancialVWR International, LLCW.W. Grainger, Inc.Walgreen Co.Walmart Stores, Inc.The Walt Disney CompanyWashington Gas Light CompanyWaste Management, Inc.Wells Fargo & CompanyWestinghouse Electric Company

WestRockWieden + Kennedy, Inc.Willis Towers WatsonWindstream Communications, Inc.Wisconsin Energy Corporation/We EnergiesWyndham Worldwide CorporationXerox CorporationYazaki North America, Inc.Yum! Brands, Inc.

Corporate members as of September, 2016

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