The Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED) takes pride in recognizing it's members, and  volunteers, who demonstrate outstanding achievement and give of themselves financially or in time.  CEED also recognizes the corporations and government agencies that
provide CEED members with growth opportunities and contribute to the successful economy of the business community.

The Award Celebration includes a reception, silent auction, VIP reception, CEED's annual meeting, followed by dinner and a brief awards program.

Return this form via fax to LeCathy Burston, at (734) 677-1465. If you have any questions please contact LeCathy at (734) 677-1400 (lburston@miceed.org).

Cancellations:  All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a fee after March  07, 2011. No refunds will be given for cancellations after April 02, 2011. Cancellation requests should be faxed to LeCathy Burston, Membership at (734) 677-1465, or mailed to CEED, 2002 Hogback Rd, Suite 17, Ann Arbor MI 48105.
Opportunities:  Business Relationships, Signage, CEED Event attendee list, Promotional Giveaway
                              (scroll down to view some of our current sponsors)

Benefits:

Item Quantity Audience (expectation)
Promotion Ads, (Magazines, Newspapers) 5 776,518
CEED Award Program Booklet 500 575
Branded On-site Signs 6  
CEED Website & links 63 68000
Media Release, Email Blasts, Radio 6 500
Volunteer Gifts 75 500
Attendee Gifts 500 500
Table Signage 40  
Vignette/Event Video 5 500
Promotional Items 500 (each item)  
Sponsorship at a Glance
Click here to Download Sponsorship Information
Title Sponsor/ Corporate Sponsor Lynn Tilton Reception: $10,000              
                                         SOLD
General Motors
WBE Title Sponsor              
                                         SOLD
NuTek Steel       
2 Tables of 8 with signage  
Company prominently featured on CEED home page ww.miceed.org
Full page color ad, Inside Front Cover of the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials
Listed as
‘Title’ sponsor in all marketing materials
Company & logo display on event video
Verbal recognition as
’Title’ sponsor at the event
A representative on the event committee
(4)  Four Invitations to VIP reception,


Video Sponsor: $5,000      

                                         SOLD
Chrysler Group LLC
A Table of 8 with signage
Company signage on complete video presentation
Full page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials 
Company & logo Display on vignette video
Mention as a sponsor in all marketing materials
Verbal recognition as
'Video' sponsor at the event
(4)  Four Invitations to VIP reception

Awards Sponsor:  $5,000 
                                         SOLD
Kellogg Company
A Table of 8 with signage
Company logo prominently displayed on Awards video          

Full page color ad in  the  program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials
Verbal recognition as
'Award' sponsor at the event
(2) Two  Invitations to VIP reception
(2) Two  Invitations to Lynn Tilton reception

(2) Volunteer Sponsor: $1,500
                                       SOLD  Johnson Control Inc.
Half Table of 4 with signage
Half page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials and advertisement
Verbal recognition as '
Volunteer' sponsor at the event
1 Invitation to VIP reception

(2) Gift Sponsor: $1,500
                                       
SOLD       Rona M. Lum, P.C.
Half Table of 4 with signage 
Half page color ad on the inside front cover of the program book
Labeled with your company logo & message for each attendee  (500)
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials and advertisement
Video recognition as
'Gift' sponsor at the event
1 Invitation to VIP reception

(2) Silent Auction Sponsor: $1,500 
Half Table of 4 with signage
Company logo prominently displayed in silent auction, on silent auction video screen, and in the silent auction booklet.
Half page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials
Verbal recognition as
'Silent Auction' sponsor at the event
1 Invitation  to VIP reception

Keynote Speaker Sponsor: $5,000
                                                 SOLD
DTE Energy
A Table of 8 with signage
Full page color ad,  in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials and advertisement
Mention as a sponsor in all marketing materials
Verbal recognition as
‘Keynote Speaker’ sponsor at the event
(2) Two  Invitations to VIP reception

(10)  WBE Sponsors,  Private WBE                                                 Lynn Tilton Reception: $1,500
 

(2) Two Invitations to Lynn Tilton  Reception
Company logo prominently displayed at Lynn Tilton  reception.
Quarter page color ad in the CEED Award  program book

N
etworking  opportunity with   Lynn Tilton
Verbal recognition as 'WBE-Lynn Tilton Reception' sponsor at the event

VIP Reception Sponsor: $3,500
                                                 SOLD
MEDC
A Table of 8 with signage
(8) Eight Invitations  to VIP Reception (networking with   speaker, corporate sponsors and CEED board members)
Company logo prominently displayed on VIP reception tables.
Full page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials 
Verbal recognition as
'VIP Reception' sponsor at the event
Invitations to VIP reception
General Reception Sponsor: $3,000          
                                                  SOLD
DST
A Table of 8 with signage
Company logo prominently displayed on reception tables
Full page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all signage & event marketing materials 
Verbal recognition as
'General Reception' sponsor at the event
2 Invitations to VIP reception

ARTWORK: Deadline is March 07, 2011, preferred method of submission is electronic
-AI (Adobe Illustrator) .PSD (Adobe Photoshop), .EPS, .PDF, JPG, .TIF
-All files should be sent in CMYK. Any files submitted in RGB may experience unacceptable color shifting. All files submitted in RGB are automatically converted to CMYK.
-All files must include a 1/8" (0.125 inch) bleed per dimension regardless if your design bleeds to the edge or not. -An example of bleed setup for a 4" x 6" postcard would be 4.125" x 6.125".
-All rasterized (bitmap) images must be at least 300 dpi.
NEVER include crop marks in your artwork. Always submit your artwork at trim size + bleed. An example of bleed setup for a 4" x 6" postcard would be 4.125" x 6.125".
-All file submittals must have fonts embedded or converted to outline

LOGO:  Include a PNG format
MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL TO:
Le'Cathy Burston
Center for Empowerment and Economic Development
2002 Hogback Road, Suite 17, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734.677.1400, FAX, 734.677-1465, lburston@miceed.org
Gold Sponsors: $2,500
*CEEDS Member special 10% discount by 3/01/2011
                                                  SOLD
                                                                   Systrand Manufacturing
                                                   Dakkota

A Table of 8 with signage                                                        
Full page color ad in the program book       
Recognition on all event signage                 
Option to provide promotional favor with company logo
Video recognition of
‘Gold’ sponsors   
2 Invitations to VIP reception
Silver Sponsors: $1,500        SOLD
A Table of 4 with signage                         AAA
Half page color ad in the program book   
Review Works
Recognition on all event signage                                         
Option to provide promotional favor with company logo    
Video recognition of
'Silver' sponsors   
1 Invitation to VIP reception
Bronze Sponsors: $1,000        SOLD                
A Table of 4 with signage                              Delphi
Quarter page color ad in the program book
Recognition on all event signage
Video recognition of
'Bronze' sponsors   
1 Invitations to VIP reception

 
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