Longe Media Conference: Business , Fashion & Music EXPO SATURDAY Sept 21. 2013 The Hyatt - Greenwich/Stamford CTThe Business Expo offers your business…Face-to-face conversations with potential customers We all look for ways to get our message to our target market. Getting through to decision makers can be challenging—phone calls go unanswered, emails are not returned, etc. Rather than chasing down leads, why not let Business Expo bring buying customers to you, allowing you to reach them directly? Support to help you maximize your investment Whether this is your first exhibit or you're an old pro, the Chamber will be with you through the whole process. We're equipping you with creative marketing tools to help you reach the greatest return on your investment. Make sure you check out all our pre-expo workshops. A cost-effective tool for reaching your target market You want to make the most of our marketing investments. When you average the cost per lead when exhibiting at the Business Expo 2013, I think you'll find it to be a cost-effective solution to grow your business. This year's show Hyatt Regency Hotel Stamford Connecticut providing a professional backdrop to showcase your business. Sign up today to make sure you get the best location possible. It's going to be a great expo, and we want you to be part of it. I'll see you there! Sponsorship Opportunities:BUSINESS EXPO EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES Brand your company and generate new business with as an exhibitor at the Longe Media Conference Business Expo. The Business Expo is designed to provide opportunities for exhibition of products and services to be marketed to a targeted audience of small business owners, rising/current entrepreneurs, and professionals. We target exhibitors based on their ability to relate to the target audience and provide products and services they can use in their business development and operations. Exhibit with us and show our attendees why your company is the leader and preferred choice in your industry. Premium Exhibitor Package - $2,500* 20’x10’ Exhibitor Booth space * Two 6’ tables & 4 chairs * Company Advertisement in the official event guide * (4) Four Exhibitor passes (exhibit area only) Exhibitor Package - $1,500* 10x10 Exhibit Booth space * One 6’ table & 2 chairs * Company Profile with 100 word description & Logo in the official event guide * (2) Two Exhibitor passes (exhibit area only) Entrepreneur Exhibitor Package (start-ups) - $500* Table Top Exhibit Space * 6’ table & 1 chair * 100 word description in the official event guide * (1) One Exhibitor pass (exhibit area only) Self Starter Exhibitor Package (Company with 4 or less people)- $200* Table Top Exhibit Space * 4’ table & 1 chair * 50 word description in the official event guide * (1) One Exhibitor pass (exhibit area only) EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Create high levels of visibility with your company by choosing one of the Longe Media Conference Sponsorship Packages. Note these are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and are reserved for your company when payment has been made in full. Premier Sponsor (10) - $7,500 – $10,000Become a Premier Event Sponsor and market your company to an attendee base physically onsite and virtually through our followership via out social media outlets. Our marketing campaign includes the utilization of social media to promote the conference and to provide updated during the actual conference experience. Each of these three opportunities will allow your company the chance to see first-hand the impacts you are having on attendees as they enjoy a great experience compliments of your support. These exclusive opportunities are as follows: - Music & Fashion Showcase - Business Expo - Media Lounge Music & Fashion Showcase Sponsor - $10,000Exclusive sponsorship of the Music & Fashion Showcase. As the Conference entertainment highlight, the Music & Fashion Showcase allows your company to display your support of the Arts as musicians and fashion designer showcase their talents for the ultimate honor of becoming the showcase winner for their respective categories. This is a great opportunity to be branded in print, virtual, and with video. As the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Music & Fashion Showcase, attendees and participants will have a lasting impression of the event and your brand. Media Lounge Sponsor - $7,500Exclusive sponsorship of the Social Media+ Lounge. This is the place where attendees will gather during breaks and encouraged to express their conference experience via live social media (Facebook and Twitter) posts. Attendees and participants will have access to a complimentary continental breakfast and beverage stations and with full recognition as a courtesy of your company. This area will be fully adorned with your Company Signage and logo. Business Expo Sponsor - $7,500Exclusive sponsorship of the Business Expo. This is the place where attendees will gather to gain information on products and services that can assist them in their entrepreneurial endeavors. As one of the main components to the Conference, your company will gain premium exposure as attendees receive information and enter the exhibition area with your company branded as the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Business Expo Premier Sponsor Benefits include: * Presenting sponsor designation with Industry exclusivity Branding & Marketing:* Premier sponsor recognition on conference web site w/banner and link * One dedicated e-mail promotion solely featuring your participation in the event * Prominent logo feature in all conference marketing collateral * Logo on cover of conference program * Top recognition with prominent logo featured on welcome signage * Logo on sponsored event/area and directional signage * Full page color ad in the official event guide * Inclusion in special “thank you” ad in the official event guide Event Concessions:* Five (5) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives * Exhibitor Booth space at event * Opportunity to address audience (if applicable) * Access to attendee list CONFERENCE BRANDING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESWorkshop Sponsor (5 opportunities) - $2,000 * Logo featured on marketing collateral's * Half-page b&w ad in the official event guide * Logo with link on the homepage of conference web site * Inclusion in the special “thank you” ad in the official event guide * Placement of your collateral materials on all seats of session(s) sponsored * Logo on screen between sessions * Two (2) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives Exclusive Conference Bag Sponsor (1) -$3,000* Logo featured on official Longe Media Conference bag provided to all attendees * Half-page b&w ad in the official event guide * Logo featured on marketing collateral's * Logo with link on the homepage of conference web site * Inclusion in the special “thank you” ad in the official event guide * Two (2) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives Conference Name Badge Sponsor (1) - $1,500Great brand awareness! See your company’s logo around virtually every attendee, speaker and exhibitor’s neck! * Logo on all name badge lanyards/Name badge holders * Half-page b&w ad in the official event guide * Logo featured on marketing collaterals * Logo with link on the homepage of conference web site * Inclusion in the special “thank you” ad in the official event guide * Two (2) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives Additional Marketing Opportunities * Literature/Product samples in Conference bag * Logo on Conference Community site * Advertisement in Conference event guide * In-Kind gift cards, products, service donations SOCIAL BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESMeet & Greet Reception Sponsor (1) - $5,000Meet & Greet by Longe is changing the way conference attendees and exhibitors exchange information. Great brand awareness! * Three (3) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives * Half-page b&w ad in the official event guide * Logo featured on marketing collateral's* Logo with link on the homepage of conference site * Inclusion in the special “thank you” ad in the official event guide Lunch Sponsor (1) - $5,000Exclusive sponsorship of the Social Media Plus Lunch. Complimentary lunch will be provided to Conference attendees courtesy of your company. * Three (3) Conference (Full Access) passes for company representatives * Half-page b&w ad in the official event guide * Logo featured on all marketing collateral's * Logo with link on the homepage of conference web site * Inclusion in the special “thank you” ad in the official event guide Longe Media Conference & Expo will be one of the East Coast’s largest exhibitions for the Business, Entertainment, and Fashion industry that want to debut their brands, products, or services. The Longe Expo is ideal for businesses desiring to present and/or market to entrepreneurs and companies within the music and fashion Industry. Hundreds of attendees will be experiencing the one day of expo, Business Workshop, Panel & Networking. A Runway Fashion Show and a Music Competition with Top Finalists. This business, Fashion and Music conference & expo will put attendees on the fast track to incorporating the necessary operational steps needed to be successful.Attendees Advance Registration $75.00 (All day pass) Entrance to Fashion Show & Music Exhibition only $40.00 Tradeshow only: $5.00