PARTNERSHIP OPP0RTUNITIES
2017 MACKINAC SUMMIT August 9th-11th, 2017
WHAT IS THE MACKINAC SUMMIT? Hosted by world renowned expert in Lean Product and Process Development, Bart Huthwaite, the Mackinac Summit on Lean Process Innovation attracts dozens of lean thinkers and leaders to learn, share, and network. The 2017 Summit is taking place on August 9th-11th at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan.
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WHY INNOVATORS NATION-WIDE ATTEND THE MACKINAC SUMMIT
LEARN
DISCOVER
TAKE-AWAY
UNDERSTAND
NETWORK
Experience the latest innovations in the lean design journey.
How companies are leveraging innovative Lean Design.
Find tools and techniques to apply immediately.
The newest ways to improve efficiency in your organization.
Connect with lean design process leaders.
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ABOUT BART HUTHWAITE Founder of Huthwaite Innovation Institute
Bart Huthwaite is a world renowned expert in Lean Product and Process Development. He is the founder of the Huthwaite Innovation Institute and a leader in the thought process of Interoperability - the human dimension of Lean. Bart has mentored managers and teams worldwide at more than 1000 companies over the past 30 years. Bart's theory is based on the following premise: How you design your product will drive more than 75% of its success. Both the process and the product that results from it must be lean from the very initial stages of design. Bart Huthwaite bart@barthuthwaite.com
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MACKINAC ISLAND The jewel of the Great Lakes. Attendees will enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone. Learn more about Mackinac Island at: www.mackinacisland.org
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Bringing together decision makers from some of the top manufacturing companies in the U.S. Gulfstream Steelcase Target Microsoft General Motors VSE Corporation Chickmaster DMEA John Deere IBM
Boeing Motorola Ford Motor Company ITT Whirlpool DCO Lighting EDS Johnson & Johnson Lockheed Martin General Dynamics
Magid Glove Company Hobart Machined Prod. Siemens GE Auros Skytron Textron Allied Signal Caterpillar Raytheon
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INDUSTRIES SERVED INCLUDE AEROSPACE, FOOD AND BEVERAGE, HEALTHCARE, HOME PRODUCTS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND AUTOMOTIVE. DECISION MAKERS INCLUDE... Owners/Presidents Engineers CEO's Safety Managers Design Managers Audit Managers Logistics Managers Engineering Managers
Marketing Managers Chief Development Officers Office Managers Facility Directors DFMA Experts Directors of Business Development Improvement Managers Chief Consultants
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WHYÂ SPONSOR?
The Mackinac Summit on Lean Process Excellence provides a unique opportunity for sponsors to get their products and/or services in front of decision makers across the country in various industries, during a time they are seeking information on how to improve efficiency within their organization. Included with your sponsorship package, your business will also gain exposure through... Logo exposure within conference area. Mentions across our social platforms. Logo included on website and promotional emails with link to sponsor website. Table in conference room for interacting with attendees during breaks. Logo in Summit agenda. Exposure in monthly emails to Bart's network of over 5,000 industry professionals.
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
TITLE SPONSOR Main sponsor presence within the conference room. Host of the Grand Hotel's Jockey Club Luncheon, an attendee favorite. Opportunity to make the key note speech at the summit. Lunch included for all summit attendees. Banner with logo on site in the conference room as well as Jockey Club. Cost of this sponsorship package is $10,000.
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
YACHT CLUB COCKTAIL RECEPTION Host of the Yacht Club cocktail reception for all attendees and spouses to attend. Includes Hors d'oeuvre and drinks. Banner with logo on site at the Yacht Club. Opportunity to give welcome speech. Cost of this sponsorship package is $7,000.
HORSE DRAWN DRAY RIDE Host of an Island favorite activity, a dray ride around the perimeter of the Island and BBQ at British Landing's Cannon Ball, for all attendees and spouses. Includes beer and wine as well as food at the Cannon Ball BBQ. Banner on site at the British Landing BBQ. Cost of this sponsorship package is $7,000.
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BOAT CRUISE Host of a sunset cruise under the famed, Mackinac Bridge, for all summit attendees and spouses. Includes drinks on board the boat. Banner with logo on the boat. Opportunity to give a speech on board. Cost of this sponsorship package is $7,000.
SPOUSE'S PACKAGE Host of carriage rides guided by a tour to popular island locations, followed by a lunch at the Pink Pony. Includes lunch. Banner on site at Pink Pony with logo. Cost of this sponsorship package is $7,000.
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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
GRAND HOTEL LUNCHEON
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Host of a Grand Hotel Luncheon at the Grand Hotel for all summit attendees. Includes the Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet. Opportunity to give a speech before Lunch. Cost of this sponsorship package is $7,000.
WAWASHKAMO GOLF TOURNAMENT Host of a golf tournament at Wawahkamo Golf Course, the oldest course in Michigan. Includes Beer and BBQ after the tournament. Banner on site at BBQ. Cost of this sponsorship package is $10,000.
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THANK YOU! For more information, head over to www.mackinacsummit.com Or email eugenia@thespotmarketing.com