Representations from business and the non-profit sectors will come together to learn the latest trends and applications relative to, human resources, marketing/technology,  accounting,/financing, general management and CEO issues and challenges.  Individual consultations will be available to participants from experts in the fields described above.  The event will provide valuable information and take-away resources on a wide variety of vital topics.

Date: April 27, 2010

Projected Attendance: 300

Contact: Donna Sedor  (dsedor@wilkes-barre.org) or John Maday (john@wilkes-barre.org) or call 570-823-2101.

Keynote Speaker Sponsor at $10,000

Benefits for Sponsor — Sponsor will have a banner at the event, will be mentioned in all pre- and post-event PR and will have their logo on the event invitation and program. Sponsor can have up to two pages of sell sheets in the event binder/packet. Sponsor representative can introduce the keynote speaker.  Sponsor will have a display booth at the conference. Sponsor will have 8 reservations to the event they can use or donate to clients, students, etc.. Sponsor representative will be in group photos taken at the event with the speaker and will be mentioned in all pre and post conference PR and one the conference website.

SPEAKER IS MYRA GOLDEN – Customer Service Expert, Author of BEYOND WOW!  Myra has worked with clients including Verizon Business, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, National Car Rental, Michelin Tires, and Frito-Lay.  Myra is willing to arrange additional sessions for sponsoring company, to be negotiated.  For info, go to myragolden.com.

Gold Event Sponsor at $5000

Benefits for Gold Sponsor — Sponsor will be mentioned in pre-and post-PR and will have a full page sell sheet in the event binder. Company will have  four reserved seats at the event.  Company will be mentioned on the website and will have a booth at the vendor area.   Multiple Sponsorships are available.

Event Track Sponsors at $1000

Benefits for Track Sponsors —   There will be six tracks:  Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Management Topics and  Challenges for Senior Leadership. Sponsor will be mentioned in pre-and post-PR and will have a full page sell sheet in the event binder. Company will have two reserved seats  at the event.  Company will be mentioned on the website area for each of the sessions for that Track.  Multiple Track Sponsorships are available.

Scholarship Fund Sponsor for Nonprofit Attendance at $300

Sponsor non-profit attendance at this event. Listing on the event website.

Scholarship Fund for Student Attendance at $100 per student

Sponsor attendance at this event. Listing on the event website. Multiple Sponsorships are available.

Display Booth Sponsor at $150

Sponsor will have one display table at the event.  Display booth sponsors will receive exhibitor badges for up to two individuals, which entitles the badge holder to breakfast, lunch and entrance to the evening networking mixer. Multiple Booths are available.

Speed Coaching Sponsor at $500

Benefits for Sponsor — Sponsor will be mentioned in pre-and post-PR and will have a ½ page sell sheet in the event binder. Company will have one reserved seat at the event and signage at the speed coaching area.  Company will be mentioned on the website. One Sponsorship is available.

Budget Reduction Trade Opportunities

  • Design and print event announcement. Estimated cost:  $1,500
  • Food and beverages for event. Estimated cost: $5,500
  • Signage for event. Estimated cost: $2,000
  • Photography for event. Estimated cost: $500
  • Binders.  Estimated Cost $600

Contact: Donna Sedor (dsedor@wilkes-barre.org) 570-823-2101 ext. 125 for additional information and specifications