Sponsorship & Exhibition
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Sponsorship
Are you interested in reaching thousands of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide?
Are you interested in connecting with major players in the International SME community?
Do you want access to the largest International Network of SME policy and opinion makers, consultants, researchers and educators?
If you answered YES to any of the above then you and your organization need to be part of the 55th World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) to be held in Cincinnati, OH June 24-27, 2010.
Benefits to Sponsors
The benefits include:
- Access to an audience of international opinion makers who directly impact the actions of hundreds of thousands of current and potential small and medium enterprises.
- Direct contact with many of the leading educators, trainers and consultants in the field of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise. These are the people who directly manage entrepreneurship and SME education delivery around the globe. Many of these individuals and their programs annually counsel and train not only thousands of current small businesses, but also teach tens of thousands of students enrolled in national and global programs.
- Linkages to major policy players on the world stage who understand the impact of small and medium businesses and entrepreneurship as a powerful driving force in economic development.
- Exposure to model programs, policies and resources that support entrepreneurial capacity.
Optional Benefits
- Sponsor key individuals to attend through a focused scholarship program
- Sponsor a specific subject track during the conference such as procurement opportunities for minority SMEs
- Sponsor specific events showcasing your organizations's support of small and medium enterprises
Recognition of Sponsors
- All Sponsors will be prominetly displayed on all mailings, and promotional materials.
- Your organization will be formally acknowledged at the podium.
As a major sponsor, you will also receive:
- Complimentary registrations to all conference activities
- A free exhibit space depending on your interest
- Organization-level membership in ICSB for one year
As a major sponsor, your logo will appear on both ICSB's World Wide Web Pages as well as the 55th Anniversary conference website beginning in the summer of 2009, allowing you additional exposure to current and potential resources and contact organizations. You will also have the opportunity to link your site to these sites for cross-referencing.
We are hoping that you will consider sponsoring the event. We would be delighted to highlight the entrepreneurial programs of your organization as well as working with you on the best fit in terms of sponsorship. We look forward to work with you to advance entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. George T. Solomon
Deputy Program Chair
(202) 205-7426
gsolomon@gwu.edu
Dr. Charles H. Matthews
President, ICSB
513-556-7123
charles.matthews@uc.edu
Exhibition
Dear Potential ICSB 2010 Exhibitor,
On behalf of the International Council for Small Business (CSB), I would like to invite you to exhibit at the premier international entrepreneurship and small business conference.
The 2010 ICSB World Conference (www.icsb2010.org) will be held June 24-27, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
ICSB is very excited to offer a discount to all exhibitors who register for the conference before March 15, 2010. Before March 15 the cost to purchase space will be $1,600. After March 15, 2010 the cost will increase to $1,800.
Exhibitor setup for the event is scheduled for the opening day of the conference with exhibits open to registrants for the duration of the meeting. The theme for the 2010 ICSB World Conference is “Entrepreneurship: Bridging Global Boundaries.” Attendance is expected to be about 500 or so participants.
No doubt your organization will benefit significantly from exhibiting at ICSB. Our audience of national and international opinion makers enjoys a direct link to many of the leading educators, trainers, and consultants in the field of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise.
We are expecting an exciting conference. To date many leading organizations, such as Dell Inc., Procter & Gamble, VISA, Entrepreneur Media, DSEF, George Washington University, University of Cincinnati, have become sponsors of the conference. No doubt they recognize the impact that such an event can have. We hope that you also see value in participating and wish to become a sponsor.
Please refer to the ICSB website for more information about the conference. All contracts need to be faxed, mailed, or emailed to ICSB, with full payment, before a booth can be assigned. All exhibitors are guaranteed exposure on the ICSB website, in addition to being included in any newsletter or distributions.
As we move forward with this process, please do not hesitate to contact us at exhibits@gwu.edu with any questions or concerns. We hope to see you in Cincinnati.
Sincerely Yours,
Sergio Donofrio
Director of Exhibits
International Council for Small Business
The George Washington University
Email: exhibits@gwu.edu
Phone: 202-994-8249
Fax: 202-994-4930
