13th Annual

Minorities in Business

Awards Luncheon 2014

“Celebrating Leadership And

Excellence”

This sponsorship opportunity will allow your company to promote your interests and support of men and women entrepreneurs around the globe. This event is initiating and promoting certified businesses to major

corporations, federal, state, and local government.

M E A Minority Enterprise Advocate

Sponsorship Opportunity

Company Profile

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Minority Enterprise

Advocate (MEA) continues our

mission with small/minority, women,

and veteran-owned businesses to attain

strength and economic empowerment

by increasing business relationships and

partnerships in public and private

sectors. MEA will assist in maintaining

that competitive edge necessary to

succeed in a diverse and ever changing

business community both nationally and

globally.

MEA is a product of an award-winning

organization, Minority Enterprise

Executive Council, founded in 1997 with

over 2,000 members and a database of

over 1,500,000 minority businesses and

organizations. In 2001, the U.S.

Department of the Interior presented

MEA with a leadership award and signed

a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) in 2002. The U.S Small Business

Administration presented the

organization with the “Economic

Empowerment Vision Award” in 2000

and signed an MOU in 2001 and 2003.

In 2004, NASA recognized the

organization with the Small Business

Advocate Award. The Maryland House

of Delegates presented MEA with official

citations in 2003 and 2004.

MEA is very proactive with business

activities all year round through

business conferences, award

recognitions, strategic partnerships,

seminars and workshops. Over the

years we have attracted a new

generation of certified businesses with

the ability to do business in both public

and private sectors. As part of our

relentless effort, we are partnering with

international business agencies to open

doors of opportunities to minorities in

the global marketplace. In 2013 we

initiated the US-Africa Business Council

(www.usafricabc.com) to further our

global outreach.

In February 2003 our bi-monthly

publication, Minority Enterprise

Advocate Magazine (MEA) was created

to address issues that affect minority

business. The publication goes directly

to government officials, corporate

supplier diversity executives, as well as

presidents and chief executive officers

of companies.

Minority entrepreneurs make up a large

part of America’s mainstream and

economic power. MEA continues to

support the spirit of entrepreneurship

through programs and networking

opportunities.

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Dear Sponsor,

The purpose of Minorities in Business Awards Luncheon 2014 is to recognize men and women

business leaders here and abroad who are creating business growth and empowering

communities around the world. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro,

Maryland 20772. This opportunity will allow everyone to come together and exchange concepts

and strategies that will further develop our economic future.

These entrepreneurs are movers and shakers; some of the greatest minds; business owners and

experts in their fields. They are capable of building alliances to enhance trade, investment, and

job creation opportunities that will affect our communities and future leaders. They have the

knowledge of the emerging markets and how we can all benefit by working together making

the international business community more effective and a reality for everyone who wants to

participate.

Corporate executives, government officials, and business leaders in the following industries will

be honored: manufacturing, import/export; energy; IT; cyber security; healthcare;

telecommunications; construction; education; philanthropic organizations; finance and

investments, etc.

MEA Magazine is a business tool for small/minority, women and veteran-owned entrepreneurs

that bring people together to create business relationships. This event will present great

networking with federal, state and local government; political and congressional dignitaries; as

well as Embassy officials.

Sponsorship commitment is attached along with this letter to detail our different sponsorship

packages that you can choose from. This will clearly explain to you the level of participation

available for this event.

We are waiting to hear a positive response from you as soon as possible. In case of any queries,

please feel free to contact us on (703) 730-4091 or 703-291-5096. Email us at

vpwilliams@comcast.net. Our office is located at 17300 River Ridge Blvd., Suite 201-B,

Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Thanking you in advance,

Sincerely,

Debra Williams

Publisher

MEA Magazine

P.O. Box 173

Woodbridge, VA 22194

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Key Opportunity: A platinum sponsor must pledge $15,000 or more. As a Platinum Sponsor you

will share the distinction of showcasing your logo on the event stage which will be visible to all 350

event attendees, over 1,500,000 minority businesses and organizations in our database. Platinum

sponsors will receive unsurpassed recognition by our audience as a Platinum sponsor of the event with

continuous brand exposure during event promotion and beyond.

Branding Opportunities: The following event opportunities are available to Platinum Level

Sponsors. These opportunities will provide the highest level of exposure to all event attendees and

target market.

Venue Signage – Differentiated as a Platinum sponsor, your company logo will be highlighted and

emphasized on the venue stage

VIP Access- You will have access to all awardees and other VIPs. VIP access also includes two corporate tables of 10 at the luncheon. Advertising Opportunities: – The following premium advertising opportunities are available to

platinum sponsors:

Opportunity to participate as a speaker

3 Executive Profiles in MEA Magazine

Advertisement for 6 issues in MEA

2 Corporate tables of 10 at the luncheon

Column for six issues of MEA Magazine

Logo on all printed materials, videos, etc.

Professional photo

opportunities with all invited

VIPs

Membership to Federal Allies

Institute

(www.federalallies.org)

Tax information:

A for-profit business always has the option of claiming business expenses as deductions on its federal tax

return. However, sometimes a business desires to claim a charitable tax deduction for a corporate

sponsorship or other gift.

Sponsorship includes:

"Any payment made by a person engaged in a trade or business for which the person will receive no

substantial benefit other than the use or acknowledgment of the business name, logo, or product lines in

connection with the organization's activities. Use or acknowledgment" does not include advertising the

sponsor's products or services. The organization's activities include all its activities, whether or not

related to its exempt purposes."

For more information on this, please consult IRS Publication 598

PLATINUM

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Key Opportunity: A Gold sponsor must pledge $10,000 or more. As a Gold Sponsor you will

share the distinction of showcasing your logo on the event stage which will be visible to all 350 event

attendees, over 1,500,000 minority businesses and organizations in our database. Gold sponsors will

receive unsurpassed recognition by our audience as a Gold sponsor of the event with continuous brand

exposure during event promotion and beyond.

Branding Opportunities: The following event opportunities are available to Gold Level

Sponsors. These opportunities will provide the highest level of exposure to all event attendees and

target market.

Venue Signage – Differentiated as a Gold sponsor, your company logo will be highlighted and

emphasized on the venue stage

VIP Access- You will have access to all awardees and other VIPs. VIP access also includes one corporate table of 10 at the luncheon. Advertising Opportunities: – The following premium advertising opportunities are available to Gold

sponsors:

Opportunity to participate as a speaker

2 Executive Profiles in MEA Magazine

Column for 4 issues of MEA Magazine

Advertisement for 4 issues in MEA

1 Corporate table of 10 at the luncheon

Logo on all printed materials, videos, etc.

Professional photo opportunities with all invited VIPs

Membership to Federal Allies Institute (www.federalallies.org)

Tax information:

A for-profit business always has the option of claiming business expenses as deductions on its federal tax

return. However, sometimes a business desires to claim a charitable tax deduction for a corporate

sponsorship or other gift.

Sponsorship includes:

"Any payment made by a person engaged in a trade or business for which the person will receive no

substantial benefit other than the use or acknowledgment of the business name, logo, or product lines in

connection with the organization's activities. Use or acknowledgment" does not include advertising the

sponsor's products or services. The organization's activities include all its activities, whether or not

related to its exempt purposes."

For more information on this, please consult IRS Publication 598

GOLD

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Key Opportunity: A Silver sponsor must pledge $8,000 or more. As a Silver Sponsor you will

share the distinction of showcasing your logo on the event stage which will be visible to all 350 event

attendees, over 1,500,000 minority businesses and organizations in our database. Silver sponsors will

receive unsurpassed recognition by our audience as a Silver sponsor of the event with continuous brand

exposure during event promotion and beyond.

Branding Opportunities: The following event opportunities are available to Silver Level

Sponsors. These opportunities will provide the highest level of exposure to all event attendees and

target market.

Venue Signage – Differentiated as a Silver sponsor, your company logo will be highlighted and

emphasized on the venue stage

VIP Access- You will have access to all awardees and other VIPs. VIP access also includes one corporate table of 10 at the luncheon. Advertising Opportunities: – The following premium advertising opportunities are available to Silver

sponsors:

Executive Profile in MEA Magazine Advertisement for 2 issues in MEA 1 Corporate table of 10 at the luncheon Logo on all printed materials

Professional photo opportunities with all invited VIPs

Membership to Federal Allies Institute (www.federalallies.org)

Tax information:

A for-profit business always has the option of claiming business expenses as deductions on its federal tax

return. However, sometimes a business desires to claim a charitable tax deduction for a corporate

sponsorship or other gift.

Sponsorship includes:

"Any payment made by a person engaged in a trade or business for which the person will receive no

substantial benefit other than the use or acknowledgment of the business name, logo, or product lines in

connection with the organization's activities. Use or acknowledgment" does not include advertising the

sponsor's products or services. The organization's activities include all its activities, whether or not

related to its exempt purposes."

For more information on this, please consult IRS Publication 598

SILVER

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Key Opportunity: A Bronze sponsor must pledge $5,000 or more. As a Bronze Sponsor you will

share the distinction of showcasing your logo on the event stage which will be visible to all 350 event

attendees, over 1,500,000 minority businesses and organizations in our database. Bronze sponsors will

receive unsurpassed recognition by our audience as a Bronze sponsor of the event with continuous

brand exposure during event promotion and beyond.

Branding Opportunities: The following event opportunities are available to Bronze Level

Sponsors. These opportunities will provide the highest level of exposure to all event attendees and

target market.

Venue Signage – Differentiated as a Bronze sponsor, your company logo will be highlighted and

emphasized on the venue stage

VIP Access- You will have access to all awardees and other VIPs. VIP access also includes one corporate table of 10 at the luncheon. Advertising Opportunities: – The following premium advertising opportunities are available to

Bronze sponsors:

Advertisement for 1 issue in MEA 1 Corporate table of 10 at the

luncheon Professional photo opportunities

with all invited VIPs

Membership to Federal Allies Institute (www.federalallies.org)

Tax information:

A for-profit business always has the option of claiming business expenses as deductions on its federal tax

return. However, sometimes a business desires to claim a charitable tax deduction for a corporate

sponsorship or other gift.

Sponsorship includes:

"Any payment made by a person engaged in a trade or business for which the person will receive no

substantial benefit other than the use or acknowledgment of the business name, logo, or product lines in

connection with the organization's activities. Use or acknowledgment" does not include advertising the

sponsor's products or services. The organization's activities include all its activities, whether or not

related to its exempt purposes."

For more information on this, please consult IRS Publication 598

Bronze

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Minorities in Business Awards Luncheon 2014 Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,

The Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772

Minority Enterprise Advocate

Corporate Sponsorship Response Form

Choose one of the below options to pledge your sponsorship

1. Send by mail

Please complete this form and payment Send check or money order payable to MEA Magazine, P.O. Box 173, Woodbridge, VA

22194.

Company Name:

Point of contact name:

Contact Phone: Contact email: No. attending event:

Type of Sponsorship:

Platinum $15,000

Opportunity to participate as a speaker 3 Executive Profiles in MEA Magazine Advertisement for 6 issues in MEA

USA/International 2 Corporate tables of 10 at the luncheon Column for six issues of MEA Magazine Logo on all printed materials, videos, etc. Professional photo opportunities with all invited

VIPs

Membership to Federal Allies Institute

Gold $10,000 Opportunity to participate as a speaker 2 Executive Profiles in MEA Magazine Column for 4 issues of MEA Magazine Advertisement for 4 issues in MEA

USA/International 1 Corporate table of 10 at the luncheon Logo on all printed materials, videos, etc. Professional photo opportunities with all invited

VIPs Membership to Federal Allies Institute

Silver $8,000

Executive Profile in MEA Magazine Advertisement for 2 issues in MEA

USA/International 1 Corporate table of 10 at the luncheon Logo on all printed materials Professional photo opportunities with all

invited VIPs Membership to Federal Allies Institute

Bronze $5,000

Advertisement for 1 issue in MEA USA/International

1 Corporate table of 10 at the luncheon Professional photo opportunities with all invited

VIPs Membership to Federal Allies Institute

Other(this includes services) please explain:

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MEA Magazine

P.O. Box 173

Woodbridge, VA 22194

(703) 730-4091 or (703) 291-5096 Phone

(703) 730-4092 Fax

Visit: www.meamagazine.com

Email: vpwilliams@comcast.net

THANK YOU!

MEA Magazine goes directly to government officials, corporate supplier diversity executives, as well as

presidents and chief executive officers of companies.