For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

ACG Chicago is proud to boast a member base of about 1,000 members that are a part of the 14,000+ making up the global network of the Association for Corporate Growth.

ACG Chicago is the premier network of leading authorities on corporate growth.

ACG Chicago engages its members though

unparalleled opportunities for networking, deal making, personal growth & professional development.

This network continues to expand its prominence

by developing a relevant brand in the business community, by growing and promoting its diverse membership,

by presenting strong educational programs in person and electronically and through

unique access to industry leaders, financing and expertise.

Join us in building a strong middle market: Your Sponsorship Opportunities

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For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

A Unique Sponsor Benefit for Diamond and Platinum Chapter Sponsors

Roundtables on Critical Areas of Expertise

A way for our sponsors to highlight key areas of expertise on corporate growth The light we can shine on your expertise

o Sessions will be marketed to both members and non-members o Sessions will run 8:00 to 10:00 am o All Sunrise Sessions to be held at the ACG Chicago Training Center o You select the topic on thought leadership & the expert from your firm

(Topics subject to approval to avoid duplicates as well as topics already slated by ACG Chicago near that date)

o Meetings are no cost to members who pre-register as a member benefit with nonmembers charged a minimal fee.

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

N e w c o n t e n t d e v e l o p m e n t a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n w i t h The Journal Published Quarterly + Special Conference Editions

o We ask that all contributors submit topic titles and abstracts as soon as possible to

reserve available space in a particular issue. We will try to accommodate issue placement requests but cannot guarantee specific placement.

o Complete articles should be submitted no less than 2 weeks before each issue

date (the annual print compendium requires at least 4 weeks lead time) for review of the submission and formatting.

o All articles are to be thought leadership and not promotional in anyway. Sponsor

article length is determined by the benefits package at the time of sponsorship. o Special issues of The Journal are issued for the conferences. Abstracts of these

are provided in the conference guides and these issues are also posted one the conference website.

Below is an editorial schedule for monthly electronic editions which will be updated and adjusted to include 2014-2015 sponsor white papers.

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Covering Midwestern Corporate Growth with an Annual ACG Chicago Sponsorship

Diamond Sponsors - Sponsorship Cost - $15,000

Benefits include: Your logo most prominently posted on ACG Chicago website homepage Your logo most prominently posted on all regular event** signage Your logo most prominently posted on all regular event** HTML announcements One Sunrise Session at ACG Chicago on a Highly Targeted Critical Area Prominent seating at regular event** Speaker's Table for one registered guest* Shared literature table to promote your firm at all regular events** 20 Complimentary registrations for regular events** 4 Complimentary registrations for ACG Chicago conferences Full-page ad and one half page ad in one edition of The Journal (published digitally) A 2000 word White Paper with 100-150 word Sponsor Profile including company logo linked to website, and up to three author headshots in one edition of The Journal Banner ad (250px x 125px) on home page displayed for one month Summer Golf Outing: 4 Complimentary Registrations Summer Golf Outing: Recognition & presentation of one major raffle prize OR hospitality table @ hole of Sponsor’s choice Summer Golf Outing: Your Logo on promotional products bag Summer Golf Outing: Exclusive right to include promotional product Advance regular events** attendee list in excel upon request (2 days prior) 50% Discount off of targeted conference sponsorships

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Platinum Sponsors - Sponsorship Cost - $10,000

Benefits include: Your logo more prominently posted on ACG Chicago website homepage Your logo more prominently posted on all regular event** signage Your logo more prominently posted on all regular event** HTML announcements Shared literature table to promote your firm at all regular events** One Sunrise Session at ACG Chicago on a Highly Targeted Critical Area Twenty (20) Complimentary registrations for regular events** Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations to be used at a Targeted Conference*** of your choice Full page ad in one edition of The Journal (published digitally) A 1500 word Whitepaper with 75-100 word Sponsor Profile and up to three author headshots in one edition of The Journal Banner ad (250px x 125px) on home page displayed in rotation with up to two other Platinum ads for one month Summer Golf Outing: 4 Complimentary Registrations Summer Golf Outing: Your Logo on promotional products bag Summer Golf Outing: Exclusive right to include promotional product Summer Golf Outing: Hole sponsor recognized at the hole with signage Advance regular events** attendee list in excel upon request (2 days prior) 40% Discount off of targeted conference*** sponsorships

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact Craig Miller CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Gold Sponsors - Sponsorship Cost - $5,000

Benefits include: Your company name prominently posted on ACG Chicago website homepage Your company name prominently posted on all regular event** signage Your company name prominently posted on all regular event** HTML announcements Ten (10) Complimentary registrations for regular events** Half page ad in one edition of The Journal (published digitally) One 1200 word Whitepaper with 50-75 word Sponsor Profile and up to three author headshots in The Journal Summer Golf Outing: 2 Complimentary Registrations Summer Golf Outing: Exclusive right to include promotional product Summer Golf Outing: Hole sponsor recognized at the hole with signage 25% Discount off of targeted conference sponsorships

Silver Sponsors - Sponsorship Cost - $2,500

Benefits include: Your company name posted on ACG Chicago website homepage Your company name posted on all regular event** signage Your company name posted on all regular event** HTML announcements Five (5) Complimentary registrations for regular events** Quarter page ad in one edition of The Journal (published digitally) Summer Golf Outing: 1 Complimentary Registration Summer Golf Outing: Group Listing of Silvers as Hole sponsor 20% Discount off of targeted conference sponsorship

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact: Craig Miller, CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb, TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Annual ACG Chicago Sponsorships Summary Chart Level Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Cost $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500

Benefits Company logo posted on ACG Chicago website homepage most prominent prominent - - Company name posted on ACG Chicago website homepage - - prominent less prominent

Company Logo on all regular event** signage most prominent prominent - -

Company Name on all regular event** signage - - prominent less prominent

Company Logo on event HTML announcements most prominent prominent - -

Company Name on event HTML announcements - - prominent less prominent

Shared literature table at regular events** yes yes - -

Prominent Seating at Speaker's Table for one registered guest (when applicable) yes - - -

Sunrise Session (Early Morning) Roundtable yes yes - -

Complimentary registrations for regular event**s 20 20 10 5

Complimentary registrations for conferences 4 - - -

Complimentary registrations for targeted conf*** - 2 - -

Banner ad on home page one month one month group - -

Ad in one edition of The Journal ) Full-page & Half-page Full-page Half-page Quarter-page

Whitepaper in one edition of The Journal 2000 word whitepaper

1500 word whitepaper

1200 word whitepaper -

Summer Golf Outing: Complimentary Registrations 4 4 2 1

Summer Golf Outing: Recognition & presentation of one major raffle prize Or Hole hospitality table yes - - -

Summer Golf Outing: Logo on promotional products bag yes yes - -

Summer Golf Outing: Exclusive right to include promotional product yes yes yes -

Summer Golf Outing: hole sponsor - yes yes group listing

Advance regular event**s attendee list upon request (2 days prior) yes (excel) yes (excel) - -

Discount for Sponsorship of Targeted conferences*** 50% 40% 25% 20%

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact: Craig Miller, CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb, TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Double Diamond Bonus Package All the extended benefits our all-star sponsors receive for this commitment to our team: Capital Connection Highlights: Value

▲ Hospitality Suite prominently situated with your logo proudly emblazoned on a banner;

priceless

▲ Targeted promotional feature priceless ▲ 3 minute PowerPoint visuals running throughout the day; priceless ▲ Advance attendee list, materials in conference bag and more; and priceless

PLUS

▲ Free Platinum targeted conference sponsorship (50% of $5000 level) $2,500

▲ Choice of inside front cover or inside back cover of program guide for full page ad (as available; full page bleed ad otherwise); and

$3,500

Annual Sponsorship Highlights:

▲ Primary logo placement on most print and electronic communications;

priceless

▲ Hosting a Sunrise Session at the ACG Chicago offices; priceless ▲ A seat at the speakers’ table of all regular events**; priceless ▲ Introduction of key event / program (to be jointly determined for fit

and availability) priceless

▲ Full page and Half page ad in Journal publication; and priceless ▲ Many additional items outlined on the Annual Sponsor benefits page priceless

PLUS

▲ 4 additional conference complimentary passes $900 - $1,740+ ▲ 4 additional regular event** complimentary passes $120 - $300 ▲ an additional foursome at the annual golf outing $900 ▲ Second Thought Leadership Article featured in The Journal including

brief corporate and author descriptions; and priceless

▲ Complimentary annual dues of 2 members (must be current member or qualify under current standards)

$700

Total Double Diamond Additional Benefits $8,620 - $9,640 plus featured

priceless benefits

Cost of Diamond Sponsorships bought separately $30,000 Package Value Over $38,000

Cash Discount (10% of sponsorship program totals)

($3000)

CASH COST of DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP $27,000

For more information or to secure your sponsorship please contact: Craig Miller, CMiller@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 101

Terry Cobb, TCobb@ACGChicago.com 877-224-6389 ext. 102

The program year now allows entry at any quarter (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The benefits run over the course of twelve months from the start date. * When convened – there have been occasions when speakers do not choose to join us for the meals. **Regular events do not include conferences or special events (Also note the social events typically do not lend themselves to signage and other promotional materials). Other programs may be included as opportunities arise. ***Targeted Conferences include Midwest Manufacturing Conference, Healthcare M&A, and the Food Industry Growth Conference. The targeted conferences do not include the Midwest Capital Connection.

Association for Corporate Growth in Chicago proudly presents: Targeted Conference Sponsor Opportunities Our current annual events include:

Manufacturing • Food • Healthcare We would like to offer all those who excel in these industries the opportunity to be prominently promoted as leaders in this middle market. Platinum Level Sponsorship Highlights: $5,000 o Two page ad spread in electronic and print conference materials o White Paper Posted Electronically -Relevant to leaders in the industry o Eight Comp Tickets to conference and in addition member rates apply

for additional attendees from firm o 1 1/2 minute PowerPoint (video only) presented during lunch o Sponsor Literature Table Gold Level Sponsorship Highlights: $2,500 o Full Page ad in electronic and print conference materials o White Paper Posted Electronically -Relevant to leaders in the industry o Two Comp Tickets to conference and in addition member rates apply

for additional attendees from firm o Sponsor Shared Literature Table We are continually working with committees and the membership at large to identify the most active markets and provide unique access to the leaders, financing and expertise.

Please join us in building a strong middle market.