2010 National SBIR Conference

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Why We Are Hosting This National Again In 2008 we hosted the SBIR National Conference at the CT Convention Center and attracted close to 900 attendees from 46 states. We were told by the agencies that the turnout and content was exceptional. We were asked to host the National again. What's New for 2010? More attendees A Social Networking Site A Cyber Cafe in the Exhibit Hall Improved Visibility in Exhibit Hall More Traffic This year we are expecting 1000 attendees to come. All of the 11 SBIR agencies will be attending. Additionally, major prime defense contractors, large corporations and universities will be coming. We are changing the floorplan for the exhibition hall by providing access from the dining ballroom. This will increase traffic flow by providing the attendees with more access to sponsors' exhibits. Opening up the room will also provide more "prime" spots to showcase our sponsors. We are always asked by sponsors if they can have an attendee list prior to the conference. Well . . . we think we have an even better solution.. We have developed an interactive "Social Networking" site that sponsors can use prior to the conference. Once sponors register they will be able to read profiles of tech companies that are coming to the conference. Attendees can also be contacted using an email interface. The site is easy to use -- and automatically populates a company profile using registration data. Please be respectful when contacting other attendees. This year, the exhibit hall will have a Cyber Cafe! Any attendee wishing to use the internet from their laptop can utilize the Cyber Cafe area -- located in the heart of the exhibit hall. This is sure to increase traffic! Who Will Be Attending? SBIR companies are small technology businesses that are US owned and have 500 or fewer employees. These innovators come from all over the US to learn what the government needs for the next several years, what large businesses are looking for downstream, and to be inspired by the presentations over the course of 3 days. The National attracts large companies that are looking for innovation to add to their core products and services. Smaller manufacturers come to partner with small businesses. Like larger companies, they are seeking innovation to improve their competitive edge. There will be a focus on sustainable energy, health care and military needs at this conference. Companies that can leverage their technologies will be here. Banner Sponsorship Companies that wish to supply a banner to display prominently throughout the conference may do so. This level of support is not only available to service providers, it has been opened to all companies and organizations. For more information Email Us Create Your Own Sponsorship! Don't see a sponsorship that you can support? Be creative. Call us with your ideas. Perhaps we can accommodate you! Email Us		We ALSO Have Some "Special Sponsorships" We have a few “Special Sponsorships” available that are in limited supply. Please contact me if interested: merrie.london@ctinnovations.com 860-257-2894- This Sponsorship is No Longer Available Type: “Cyber Cafe” Sponsor Amount: $5000 What You Receive: Recognition at Cyber Cafe, company name in the program, attendee list, sponsor ribbon on badge, recognition on website Attendee Tickets: 4 Coverage: April 21-23, 2010 How Many Available: 0 Type: “Pre-Conference Workshop” Sponsor Amount: $1000 What You Receive: Tabletop Display, company name in the program, attendee list, sponsor ribbon on badge Attendee Tickets: One day pass for April 20, 2010 Coverage: Exhibit for one full day on April 20, 2010 How Many Available: 3 Type: “Banner” Sponsor Amount: $1000 What You Receive: Your provided banner (10’ wide by 6’ tall max) will be hung in a prominent spot, company name in program, if also attending conference: attendee list, sponsor ribbon on badge. Attendee Tickets: 0 Coverage: Featured all 3 days How Many Available: 12-15 This Sponsorship is No Longer Available Type: “Award for Poster Show” Sponsor Amount: $1000 What You Receive: Announce the winner at the poster show reception, company name in program, attendee list, and sponsor ribbon on badge Attendee Tickets: 1 day pass for the day of the Poster Show event - Day 2 Coverage: Poster Show Reception How Many Available: 0 This Sponsorship is No Longer Available Type: “Award for Exhibit Show” Sponsor (This can be combined with Poster Show $2000) Amount: $1000 What You Receive: You may announce the winner of the exhibit show, company name in program, attendee list, and sponsor ribbon on badge Attendee Tickets: 1 day pass for the day of the announcement Coverage: Announcement day How Many Available: 0 This Sponsorship is No Longer Available Type: “Agenda at a Glance” Sponsor Amount: $750 What You Receive: Logo and company name on the pocket “Agenda at a Glance.” (All attendees will receive this pocket agenda), company name in program, attendee list, sponsor ribbon on badge Attendee Tickets: 0 Coverage: Featured all 3 days How Many Available: 1 This Sponsorship is No Longer Available Type: “Totes” Sponsor Amount: In Kind or money provided (value: $2500 - copper sponsorship) What You Receive: Your company name and logo on totes for all attendees, company name in program, attendee list, sponsor ribbon on badge, booth in exhibit hall. Attendee Tickets: Two 3-day passes Coverage: Featured all 4 days (includes pre-conference workshop day) How many of this type: 0 Type: Lanyards Sponsor Amount: In Kind (value: $1000) What You Receive: Your name and logo on the lanyard for attendee badges, name in program, attendee list, and sponsor ribbon on badge Attendee Tickets: 0 Coverage: Featured all 4 days (includes pre-conference workshop day) How Many Available: 1

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