2019 BNI U.S. National ConferenceSponsorship Opportunities

Local Business – Global Network®

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Who is BNI?BNI – Business Network International – is an internationally

franchised membership organization.

• We are the recognized leader in business networking

worldwide, with a 30+ year history

• We are comprised of over 240,000 highly-motivated small to

medium-sized business professionals and entrepreneurs

• Each week, in thousands of communities across the globe,

members meet with other trust business leaders to build and

nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business

referrals

• We hold over 500,000 meetings annually, on over 70 countries

• We believe that by giving business to others, you will get

business in return

Watch the video above to learn more about how BNI® works!

Our Core ValuesBNI is built on a set of guiding principles that form the foundation on which our employees, directors, and member interact,

conduct themselves, and fulfill their goals.

At BNI, we’re Changing the Way the World Does Business.

BNI’s Global Impact• BNI provides a global business network that remains unmatched

Over 1,400 franchisees operating in 70+ countries

8,500+ chapters worldwide

• In the last twelve months, our members have passed 10.1 million referrals, generating $14.3 billion for member

businesses

Watch the videos above to see the significant impact BNI and the BNI Foundation have had on individuals around the world.

Our Members

Industries

Europe

Africa & Middle East

APAC

The Americas

Geography

Our members work across a range of industries.

BNI is a community for all business leaders to build relationships and pass quality referrals.

Our U.S. FranchiseesOur franchisees, known as directors within BNI, are business owners and entrepreneurs. They are responsible for driving the

growth of BNI in their respective regions across the country. See below for a snapshot of BNI’s directors.

100% Business Owners and Purchasing Decision

Makers Average Annual Gross Revenue*

63% Female37% Average Tenure as

BNI Business Owner

Years8.3Male $224,566

*FY 2016

Sponsorship Opportunity

Where? Dallas, Texas

When? April 4 – 6, 2019

Venue? Dallas Plano Marriott

Our goal is to help you tell your story to our network of

directors and members nationally.

Details of the proposed sponsorship opportunities are outlined on pgs. 11 – 18

Your Opportunity to…

Reach 500+ Business Leaders

Engage an audience that generates over $14 billion annually

Directly reach your target market

Create brand awareness with a new group – in a

trusted environment

Generate qualified leads

Network + build relationships with global business

leaders

Earn market share, where

your competitors are not

Help power BNI member owned businesses with

insightful solutions

2018 Conference Attendees

Role Breakdown:

Franchise owners – 29%

Other BNI leadership – 39%

Members (SME owners, entrepreneurs) – 32%

Premium Sponsor Packages

$20,000 $15,000 $5,000$10,000

The following pages outline the various sponsorship options available for your consideration.

Benefit Options:1. Logo on website, event app and workbook2. Complimentary exhibition booth3. Recognition at General Session4. Complimentary sponsor badges5. Complimentary hotel rooms6. One-to-One with Graham Weihmiller, CEO7. Logo on all promotional materials8. Exclusive One-to-One with Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder

9. Recognition at Director Welcome Reception10.Recognition at Awards Gala11.VIP Access to Keynote Following Address

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Platinum Sponsor

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Recognition as a premium sponsor of the Conference, with highest priority branding among sponsors.• Logo on all pre and post Conference marketing materials – including promotional emails, the event mobile app, and the event website

• Logo displayed digitally at the Opening and Closing General Session

• Logo featured in Directors’ and Members’ Conference workbook

• Logo featured on event signage

• Recognition at Awards Gala & (with Gold-level Sponsors) at Directors Reception• Prominent company logo displayed at Welcome

• Two complimentary passes to Awards Gala

• Recognition at General Session

• Prominent booth location in exhibition hall

• Four (4) complimentary full conference badges including VIP seats during keynote address

• Two (2) hotel rooms included in sponsorship package

• Exclusive One-to-One with Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI & Graham Weihmiller, Chairman & CEO, BNI

$20,000 Category Exclusive

Gold Sponsor$15,000 Category Exclusive

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Recognition throughout Conference, including:• Logo on the event mobile app and the event website

• Logo displayed digitally at the Opening and Closing General Session

• Logo featured in Directors’ and Members’ Conference workbook

• Logo featured on event signage

• Recognition at Director Welcome Reception• Company logo displayed on signage by door

• Company logo displayed on signage in bar area

• Recognition at General Session

• Exhibition space in exhibition hall

• Two (2) complimentary full conference badges including VIP seats during keynote address

• One (1) hotel rooms included in sponsorship package

• One-to-One with Graham Weihmiller, Chairman & CEO, BNI

Silver Sponsor$10,000 Category Exclusive

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Recognition throughout Conference, including:

• Logo on the event mobile app and the event website

• Logo displayed digitally at the Opening and Closing General Session

• Logo featured in Directors’ and Members’ Conference workbook

• Logo featured on event signage

• Recognition at New Director Welcome Reception

• Company logo displayed on signage by door

• Company logo displayed on signage in bar area

• Recognition at General Session

• Exhibition space in exhibition hall

• Two (2) complimentary full conference badges including VIP seats during keynote address

• One (1) hotel rooms included in sponsorship package

• One-to-One with Graham Weihmiller, Chairman & CEO, BNI

Bronze Sponsor$5,000 Category Exclusive

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Recognition throughout Conference, including:

• Logo on the event mobile app and the event website

• Logo displayed digitally at the Opening and Closing General Session

• Logo featured in Directors’ and Members’ Conference workbook

• Logo featured on event signage

• Recognition at General Session

• Exhibition space in exhibition hall

• One (1) complimentary full conference badge including VIP seats during keynote address

Additional OpportunitiesThe following are additional sponsorship offerings, outside of our Premium Sponsor packages.

We also welcome the opportunity to discuss customized packages to meet your needs.

SPONSOR KEYNOTE PRESENTATION$5,000 + flyers• Signage next to keynote table in exhibition

space• Introduction of keynote speaker• Flyer on chairs during keynote address

EXHIBIT BOOTH$2,000• Space to showcase your products and

services• Booth specifics provided by BNI® at later date

REGISTRATION AREA$5,000• Logo displayed on signage at Conference

registration area• One (1) complimentary conference badge• Recognition throughout Conference,

including:• Logo on the event mobile app

and the event website• Logo displayed digitally at the

Opening and Closing General Session

• Logo featured in Directors’ and Members’ Conference workbook

BREAKOUT SESSIONS$500• Logo displayed on the screen for the

opening and closing of the session• Insert placed on every chair

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKERS$500• Opportunity to introduce one of our BNI®

leaders, who will be leading a breakout session.

SPONSOR ROUNDTABLE$1,000 + cost of bottles• Showcase your solutions and thought

leadership

Additional OpportunitiesDOOR CLINGS$2,000• Logo on door/window clings throughout

hotel

CONFERENCE NOTEPADS$1,000 + cost of notepads• Given to every attendee • Logo on the notepads, event mobile app

and the event website

CONFERENCE PENS$1,000 + cost of pens• Given to every attendee • Logo on the pens, event mobile app and

the event website

NAME BADGE LANYARDS$1,000 + cost of printing lanyards• Given to every person upon registration

with name badges• Logo on the lanyard, event mobile app

and the event website

FULL-PAGE AD IN DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS DAY WORKBOOK$500A full-page program ad is a great way to highlight your latest product, publication, or just get your name out to all BNI® attendees

HALF-PAGE AD IN DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS WORKBOOK$250

ONE-FOURTH PAGE AD IN DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS WORKBOOK$100

BUSINESS CARD SIZED AD IN DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS WORKBOOK$50

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+1 704 248 4800 • www.bniusevents.com • usevents@bni.com