SPONSORSHIP  PACKAGE  

WHAT  IS  PERICON?  PeriCON  is  the  premier  small  business  conference  

designed  to  deliver  cuBng  edge  strategies  in  technology,  entrepreneurship  and  social  media.    

 This  two-­‐day  event  is  designed  to  train  and  educate  progressive  business  owners,  thought  leaders  and  

innovators  on  the  current  and  future  business  trends  designed  to  posiHon  them  for  opHmal  success.  

 

EVENT  SNAPSHOT  Over  the  course  of  this  2  Day  conference  we  expecHng  250-­‐300  aPendees  to  parHcipate  in  the  over  20  training  workshops,  breakout  sessions  and  panel  discussions  that  we  have  planned.  Each  night  we  will  host  a  private  mixer  for  industry  leaders  and  VIP  guests  where  they  are  able  to  mix,  mingle  and  network  in  a  relaxed  environment.    APendees  of  this  event  are  small  business  owners  who  have  been  in  business  for  over  three  years  and  looking  to  grow  their  businesses  by  learning  about  new  cuBng  edge  strategies  in  technology,  entrepreneurship  and  social  media    

 

COMMITMENT  TO  DIVERSITY  and  DEMOGRAPHICS  

PeriCON  is  commiPed  to  creaHng  a  community  of  diverse,  collaboraHve  entrepreneurs.  It  is  our  deepest  desire  to  create  a  

plaUorm  that  celebrates  and  leverages  our  unique  differences  while  recognizing  our  similariHes  and  shared  interests  

 •   Entrepreneurs  that  have  been  in  business  for  3+  years  •   Earning  between  $50k  to  $1M  annually  •   2-­‐5  Employees  •   Looking  to  grow  their  business  by  leveraging  technology  or  social  

media  •   Industries  vary  

   

ABOUT  THE  ORGANIZER  Jai  Stone  is  considered  one  of  the  most  sought  aaer  key  influencers  in  the  small  business  arena.  As  one  of  the  Premier  Brand  Experts  in  the  Southeast,  Stone  has  delivered  award-­‐winning  programs  to  clients  such  as  The  Coca-­‐Cola  Company,  NASCAR,  Delta  Air  Lines  and  Turner  BroadcasHng  System.  Since  2001,  Ms.  Stone’s  branding  prowess  has  also  led  her  company  to  become  a  pioneer  in  social  media,  blogging  and  online  markeHng  strategies.      As  a  social  media  personality  and  highly  syndicated  blogger,  Stone’s  content  has  been  featured  on  media  outlets  such  as  Essence.com,  Madam  Noire  and  Huffington  Post.  She  has  also  appeared  on  HuffPost  Live,  ARISE  TV,  Black  Enterprise  and  BET  where  she  was  a  featured  guest  on  the  Mind,  Body  &  Soul  talk  show  hosted  by  Bishop  T.D.  Jakes.    Her  online  reach  has  yielded  partnerships  with  brands  such  as  McDonald’s,  Oprah  Winfrey’s  OWN  Network,  Paramount  Studios,  Infusionsoa  and  Wells  Fargo.  As  the  organizer  and  creator  of  the  PeriCON  small  business  conference,  Jai  Stone  is  dedicated  to  showcasing  cuBng  edge  strategies  in  technology,  entrepreneurship  and  social  media.        

JAI  STONE  

PERICON  OFFICIAL  SPOKESPERSON  

MARIO  ARMSTRONG  

You’ve  probably  seen  Mario  on  TV  as  an  Emmy  Award–winning  talk  show  host  and  Digital  Lifestyle  Expert®  or  as  a  regular  contributor  on  NBC’s  TODAY  show,  CNN,  and  NPR.  Or  maybe  on  Inside  EdiHon,  Dr.  Oz,  Steve  Harvey,  or  Rachael  Ray.  He  is  the  author  of  the  monthly  “Learn  It”  column  in  Men’s  Fitness  magazine.  He’s  also  served  as  chief  technology  advocate  for  the  city  of  BalHmore,  IT  director  for  the  state  of  Maryland  Tourism  Department,  and  was  one  of  only  six  people  to  represent  the  U.S.  at  the  Technology  DelegaHon  in  Seoul,  South  Korea.  Whew.      When  he’s  not  playing  host,  contributor,  and  expert,  he’s  living  a  balanced  life,  playing  husband  and  father,  devouring  sushi,  meditaHng,  adding  to  his  metal  lunchbox  collecHon,  and  taking  his  “sneaker  head”  status  to  borderline  obsessive  levels.  (Seriously,  you  wouldn’t  believe  this  guy’s  closet.)  

MEET  TEAM  PERICON  The  support  team  behind  the  PeriCON  event  is  comprised  of  top  industry  professionals  who  are  commiPed  to  finding  and  creaHng  excellence  in  the  small  business  world.  PeriCON’s  melHng  pot  of  experts  is  listed  below:  

Jai  Stone:    PeriCON  Organizer/Master  Brand  Coach  Dannella  Burne=:    Event  Producer  &  Planner  Barbara  Pender:    Event  MarkeHng  Strategist  Rachel  Vee:    Sponsorship  Coordinator/Digital  Product  Specialist  Stephanie  Voong:    Event  Social  Media  Strategist  

Talisha  Shine:    Scope  Scribe  ™  Periscope  &  Technology  Strategist  Twanna  Gill:    Event  Coordinator/Business  Strategist  Grant  Kantsios:    Web  Development  Daveia  Odoi:    Event  Visual  Brand  Strategist  Maleeka  Hollaway:    MarkeHng  Intern  

WHAT  TO  EXPECT  PeriCON  is  posiHoned  to  aPract  progressive  small  business  owners  who  implement  out-­‐of-­‐the-­‐box  soluHons  in  the  areas  of  technology,  entrepreneurship  and  social  media.    The  speakers  for  the  conference  are  industry  leading  experts  with  a  strong  commitment  to  growing  a  community  of  like-­‐minded  business  owners.  Team  PeriCON  strategically  selects  their  speakers  based  on  a  list  of  criteria  that  includes  proven  results,  marketplace  posiHoning  and  a  commitment  to  the  greater  good  of  the  small  business  community.  

TITLE  SPONSOR  (1)  

•   Titled  and  Named  General  Session  Room  Signage    

•   Step  and  Repeat  Signage    •   Banner  Signage  x3      •   5  VIP  Tickets  to  Event  (Opportunity  to  

Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  25%  discount  •   2  Tickets  to  Choice  of  2  VIP  Evening  Mixers    •   Opportunity  to  Sample/Giveaway  to  

APendees    •   Exhibit/Display  Table  in  Event  Lobby    •   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  

Acknowledgement  at  Each  General  Session    •   Opportunity  to  Conduct  1  Breakout  Session  

•    Logos  on  Programs  •   Logos  on  other  MarkeHng  Collateral    •   Logos  on  Website    •   12  Monthly  PromoHons  on  Choice  of  Media  

~    Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  months  preceding  the  Event,  Opportunity  for  2  Advertorial  PeriCON  Blog  on  Website  Following  Event  (within  6  months)    

•   Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.    

•   Opportunity  for  AcHvaHon  in  other  Media  OpportuniHes  Prior  to  Event  

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

The  PeriCON  Title  Sponsorship  Package  is  priced  at  $5,000  and  includes  the  following:  

WI-­‐FI  SPONSOR  (1)  

•   Step  and  Repeat  Signage  •   Banner  Signage  x3  •   3  VIP  Tickets  to  Event  (Opportunity  to  

Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  15%  discount)  •   Opportunity  to  Sample/Giveaway  to  

APendees    •   Exhibit/Display  Table  in  Event  Lobby  •   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  

Acknowledgement  each  Day  

•   Opportunity  to  ParHcipate  in  Panel  Discussion  from  Stage  

•   Logos  on  Programs  •   Logos  on  Website    •   9  Monthly  PromoHons  on  Choice  of  Media  ~  

Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  months  preceding  the  Event  

•   Opportunity  for  2  Advertorial  Blogs  on  Website  Following  Event.        

•   Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.      

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

The  PeriCON  Wi-­‐Fi  Sponsorship  Package  is  priced  at  $3,500  and  includes  the  following:  

VIP/HOSPITALITY  SUITE  SPONSOR  (1)  

•   Named  VIP  Hospitality  Room    •   Step  and  Repeat  Signage  •   Banner  Signage  x3  •   2  VIP  Tickets  to  Event  (Opportunity  to  

Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  10%  discount)  •   Opportunity  to  Sample/Giveaway  to  

APendees    •   Exhibit/Display  Table  in  Event  Lobby  as  well  

as  Exhibit/Display  in  VIP  Hospitality  Suite    •   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  

Acknowledgement  each  Day  

•   Logo  on  Room  Signage  •   Logo  on  Program  •   Logo  on  Website  •   6  Monthly  PromoHons  on  choice  of  Media  ~    

Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  months  preceding  the  Event  

•   Opportunity  for  1  Advertorial  Blog  on  Website  Following  event.    

•    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.      

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

The  PeriCON  VIP  Suite  Sponsorship  Package  is  priced  at  $2,500  and  includes  the  following:  

BREAKOUT  ROOM  SPONSOR  (4)  

•   Named  Breakout  Room  Signage  •   Step  and  Repeat  Signage    •   Banner  Signage  •   2  General  Tickets  to  Event  

(Opportunity  to  Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  10%  discount)  

•   Opportunity  to  Sample/Giveaway  to  APendees  

•   Exhibit/Display  Table  in  Breakout  Room    

•   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  Acknowledgement  at  Each  General  Session  

•   Logo  on  Website  •   6  Monthly  PromoHon  on  choice  of  

Media  ~  Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  month  preceding  the  Event.      

•   Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.  

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

The  PeriCON  Break  Out  Session  Sponsorship  Packages  are  priced  at  $2,000  -­‐  $2,500  and  includes  the  following:  

VIP  MIXER  SPONSOR  (2)  

•   Thursday  Night    –  Women  in  Business  or    •   Friday  Night    –  VIP  Après  Event    •   Step  and  Repeat  Signage  •   Banner  Signage  x3  •   2  General  Session  Tickets  to  Event  

(Opportunity  to  Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  10%  discount)  

•   Opportunity  to  Sell/Sample/Giveaway  to  VIP  Mixer  APendees  in  Hotel  Suite    

•   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  Acknowledgement  in  General  Session  

•   Logos  on  Programs  •   Logos  on  Website    •   4  Monthly  PromoHons  on  choice  of  

Media  ~  Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  months  preceding  the  Event,  

•   Opportunity  for  1  Advertorial  Blog  on  Website  Following  Event.        

•   Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.      

The  PeriCON  VIP  Mixer  Sponsorship  Package  is  priced  at  $1,750  and  includes  the  following:  

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

PANEL  SPONSOR  (4)  

•   Signage  for  Panel  Session    •   2  General  Tickets  to  Event  

(Opportunity  to  Purchase  AddiHonal  Tickets  at  10%  discount)  

•   IntroducHon  by  Event  Host  and  Stage  Acknowledgement  in  General  Session,  

•   10  minutes  of  Stage  Time  Prior/Aaer  Panel  Discussion,  

•   Logos  on  Website  •   4  Monthly  PromoHons  on  Choice  of  

Media  ~  Facebook,  TwiPer,  Instagram  and/or  Periscope  in  months  preceding  the  Event,  

•   Opportunity  for  1  Advertorial  blog  on  Website  Following  Event.      

•   Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoHon  Following  Event.    

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

The  PeriCON  SM  /Panel  Sponsorship  Package  is  priced  at  $1,000  and  includes  the  following:  

CUSTOM  +  INKIND  SPONSORS                    

•   Charging  StaHon  •   Portable  Chargers  •   PrinHng  •   Signage  •   Hospitality    •   Meals  •   Goody  Bags  and  Goody  Bag  

Inserts  

•   Coffee  and  Beverage  StaHons  •   Snacks    •   Travel    •   AccommodaHons  •   Sponsor  a  Speaker    •   Volunteer  Survival  Kits    •   Alcohol/Wine  Sponsor  

All  Sponsorships  include  Opportunity  to  Present  in  Conference  A:endee  Bags  including  literature  or  giveaway.    Inclusion  in  Sponsor  Directory  and  Email  PromoDon  Following  Event.    Category  Exclusivity  available  to  add  to  any  sponsorship  level  so  long  as  previously  contracted  sponsorships  excluded  

If  you  would  like  to  donate  your  service  in  other  ways,  Custom  and  In-­‐kind  Sponsorships  Available.    They  include  but  are  not  limited  to…