2016 Event Sponsorship

denver.bbb.org TomorrowsMarketplace.org

TRUST in the Marketplace

LEADER in the Community

BBB MISSION AND VISION BBB is a private, nonprofit organization that provides services and programs to assist businesses, consumers, donors. and charities. The focus of BBB’s activities is to promote an ethical marketplace by encouraging honest advertising and selling practices, effective dispute resolution, and charity accountability.

BBB was established in 1912 with your local BBB Serving Denver/Boulder opening in 1951. Today there are 113 BBB’s across U.S., Canada, and Mexico, representing more than 400,000 BBB Accredited Businesses and serving millions of consumers and other companies. BBB offers services and outreach initiatives throughout a 12-county metro service area. Having more than 100 years of strength in its brand, your BBB continues to be competitive and relevant by offering educational programs and services in the everchanging global marketplace.

LOCAL IMPACT OF BBB IN 2014 T O TA L WEBSITE VISITS

BBB COMMUNITY GUIDE REACHE D

3,011,500

300,000

T O TA L PAG E VI E WS

LOCAL BUSINESS REVIEWS READ

6,514,900

4,281,331

Our Vision An ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.

Accredited Businesses and Charities

TWO KEY REASONS WHY BUSINESSES BECOME BBB ACCREDITED • For customer trust and confidence • For enhancement of an organization’s

Our Mission To be a leader in advancing marketplace trust.

BBB accomplishes this mission by: • Creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities • Setting standards for marketplace trust • Encouraging and supporting best practices • Celebrating marketplace role models, and; • Denouncing substandard marketplace behavior

reputation

6,514,900

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Total Facebook impressions in 2014

*December 31, 2013: 7,723 Accredited Businesses and Charities Data collected from the Nielsen Company (2012), Alexa (2013), CBBB (2013), and MGA Communications (2013)

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SCENES from Past Events

OVERVIEW of Opportunities HIGHLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS BUSINES S•

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BBB ROI SERIES ®

Results of Integrity

Conventionally, ROI stands for “return on investment.” However, integrity may be the single most important practice in which a company can invest.

Join our Lunch ‘n Learn educational workshops that are designed to enhance and grow your business.

Sponsorship ���������� 10+ Programs including: Packages, Panels, Workshops Event Details �������� Generally held from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Attendance ����������� 40+ registrants Demographics ����� Professionals of all levels 2016 Topics Include:

PCI COMPLIANCE ROI WORKSHOP

MOONLIGHT OVER MONTE CARLO CO-SPONSOR

Marketing Series - Marketing for Small Businesses, Search Engine Marketing, New Marketing Channels Customer Service - How to Handle Complaints Social Media Series - LinkedIn, YouTube & Pinterest, Facebook & Twitter HR Series - Hiring & Firing and HR Laws Tickets are discounted for BBB Accredited Businesses and Charities

MOONLIGHT OVER MONTE CARLO

TORCH AWARDS NETWORKING

Each year, BBB Denver/Boulder recognizes their Accredited Businesses and Charities with an annual event. This event is a celebration and Thank You to our loyal Accredited Businesses where they can connect with other business leaders while enjoying an exciting night out! Moonlight Over Monte Carlo is a fun-filled evening of casino gaming, music, food and drinks. Plan to join us in 2016!

Visit denver.bbb.org for a list of current events and workshops.

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TORCH AWARDS TABLE SPONSOR

A Fun Night of Gaming, Music, Dancing, Food & Libations!

Attracting more than 500 attendees, this event recognizes one small, medium and large business, and one small and large nonprofit that actively demonstrate ethical practices in the communities in which they operate. Over the past 12 years, the BBB and BBB Foundation has honored 26 Torch Awards recipients.

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ANNUAL SPRING EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with us for a night of celebration as we thank our BBB Accredited Businesses and Charities. This FREE annual event is designed to bring us together in a festive atmosphere. Last year, close to 600 attendees enjoyed the evening!

Review sponsorship opportunities below, and choose your level of participation.

May 19, 2016 Baldoria On The Water, Lakewood

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS LEVELS PRESENTING PLATINUM

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AVAILABILITY

A Fun Night of Gaming, Music, Dancing, Food & Libations!

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Logo in All Event Promotional Material Logo on BBB Website Moonlight Over Monte Carlo Event Page Logo on BBB Website Moonlight Over Monte Carlo Sponsorship Page Logo on BBB Website Homepage Carousel (Receives More Than 250,000 Web Visits Per Month) Logo in Event E-Blasts to Nearly 30,000 Businesses and Consumers Weekly Logo on Name Badges Worn by Event Attendees Signage Outside Venue Logo on Electronic Signage at Event (When Applicable) Logo or Name in Event Program Opportunity to Greet Guests Opportunity to Provide a Gift to Each Attendee (To be distributed at your table) Table at Event - Opportunities for One-on-One Conversation with Each Attendee Logo on Event/Gaming Table

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NETWORKING 15 Available

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TOTAL INVESTMENT $ 10,000

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SERIES Event Sponsorship BUSINES S•

Customize

Your Investment

Sponsorship ���������10+ Programs including: Packages, Panels, Workshops Event Details �������Generally held from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Attendance ����������40+ registrants Demographics ����Professionals of all levels 2016 Series Topics Include: Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media Series and HR Law and Issues

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BBB ROI SERIES Results of Integrity

Workshops are discounted for BBB Accredited Businesses and Charities.

Join our Lunch ‘n Learn educational workshops that are designed to enhance and grow your business.

These BBB programs provide a cross section of professionals the opportunity to discuss best practices, lessons learned and applicable business practices to grow their businesses.

Series sponsors get a unique opportunity to target their message to an exclusive group of industry leaders and business professionals, elevating brand awareness.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS LEVELS PRESENTING AVAILABILITY

PRE-EVENT

Logo in All Event Promotional Material Including Event Branding Banners Logo on BBB Website ROI Series Event Page Logo on BBB Website Homepage Carousel (Receives More Than 250,000 Web Visits Per Month)

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Logo on Name Badges Worn by Event Attendees Logo on Electronic Signage at Event (When Applicable) Opportunity to Provide a Gift to Each Attendee Verbal Recognition at Event Opportunity to Introduce Speakers at ROI Events Opportunity to Provide a Panelist or Moderator for One Event (Depending on sponsor company’s expertise, this could be someone from sponsor company or a guest speaker sponsor coordinates.)

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2 EVENTS

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Tickets to Each Series Event to Use How You Like (You can send guests from your company, other companies, clients, etc.)

TOTAL INVESTMENT

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Logo in Event E-Blasts to Nearly 30,000 Businesses and Consumers Weekly

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TORCH AWARDS EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

TORCH AWARDS EVENT OPPORTUNITIES October 20, 2016 Infinity Park Event Center

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

HIGHLY ACCLAIMED PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EVENT WITH ENHANCED SPONSOR VISABILITY

LEVELS PRESENTING AVAILABILITY Logo or Name in All Event Promotional Material

MORE THAN 500 ATTENDEES IN 2015

PRE-EVENT

Plan to join us for BBB’s celebrated Torch Awards, one of our largest events of the year. This highlyacclaimed professional business event honors businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate ethics and integrity. Over the past 12 years, the BBB has presented Torch Awards to 31 Recipients including small, medium and large businesses as well as to small and large nonprofits.

Logo or Name on BBB Website Torch Awards Event Page Logo on BBB Website Torch Award Sponsorship Page Logo or Name in Event E-blasts to More than 30,000 Businesses and Consumers Each Week

15 AWARDS GIVEN IN 2015!

9 BUSINESSES AND 6 NONPROFITS

Logo in VIP Reception Invitation E-blast Logo on Name Badges Worn by Event Attendees

Exclusive PREMIER LOGO PLACEMENT PREMIER LOGO PLACEMENT YES PREMIER LOGO PLACEMENT YES YES

VIP Exclusive LOGO

LOGO YES LOGO

PLATINUM 5 Available ELEVATED LOGO PLACEMENT ELEVATED LOGO PLACEMENT YES ELEVATED LOGO PLACEMENT

GOLD 10 Available

SILVER 15 Available

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Logo on Electronic Signage at Event (when applicable)

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Opportunity to Provide Gift to Each Attendee Verbal Recognition by Emcee During Dinner Verbal Recognition at VIP Reception Logo on Reserved Sponsor Table(s) Event Tables VIP Reception Tickets

Stephen George Diversified Radiology 2015 Torch Award Winner Large Business Category

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ASSOCIATE

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Logo or Name in Event Program

VIP PARTY AND AWARDS EVENT

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Targeted Branding

DEMOGRAPHICS: ENTREPRENUERS, POLICY MAKERS, ACADEMICS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS

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Event Tickets

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SERVING Twelve Counties Boulder

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consumers, businesses, donors, and charities. The focus of BBB’s activities is to promote an ethical marketplace by encouraging honest advertising

BBB DENVER/BOULDER 12-COUNTY SERVICE AREA

and selling practices, effective dispute resolution and charity accountability. The

services and programs offered by BBB, help consumers be more informed, and help businesses “grow” with integrity at their core.

The BBB’s history dates back to 1912 making it one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Originally, the BBB started out as Advertising Clubs, established to correct abuses in advertising. They very quickly broadened their function to monitor other marketplace activities and business performance.

Today, there are 113 Better Business Bureaus in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Each BBB is responsible for monitoring businesses that are headquartered in its region. BBB Denver/Boulder is proud to serve 12 counties and millions of consumers, and more than 100,000 businesses in the area since 1951.

BBB Denver/Boulder 3801 E. Florida Avenue, Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80210 Denver.BBB.org

Carol Garton Vice President, Marketing Teri Martinez Director of Events & Outreach tmartinez@denver.bbb.org