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theVBN.org

2015 Sponsor Guide

ABOUT THE VETERAN BUSINESS NETWORK

The VBN is an effort by a group of successful local vets to build a platform for connecting veterans in business in the Greater Los Angeles area through a trade association. The VBN will not only support their post-service professional interests, but also serve as a platform for developing proactive, business-oriented resources to better serve the needs of the larger So-Cal veterans community, especially in the areas of employment and career development.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the VBN is to enrich the lives and careers of veterans in the business community. By building relationships, growing careers, and helping fellow veterans step into meaningful employment, the VBN is building a strong, cohesive network of individuals who all share a common bond and can strengthen the veteran community as a whole.

OUR VALUE

Currently, VBN events are focused on networking, and also include an event guest (veteran oriented non-profit) and a prominent key note speaker from within the business community. Not only do all of our proceeds go to the event guest non-profit, but with the help of our sponsors, we provide pro-gratis admission for veteran students and other young veterans who will be transitioning into the business community.

OUR NETWORK With over 1,500 vetted, well-established veterans on our private distribution list and over 5,000 veteran contacts through our network distribution channels – including service academy alumni chapters, the Disabled Veteran Business Alliance, SBA, and other private groups – the VBN is well positioned to put our guests and your company in front of the right audience.

YOUR SPONSORSHIP Your sponsorship directly benefits veteran students from schools throughout Southern California who will be transitioning into the business community, as well as other young veterans who are in the midst of striking out in pursuit of their own entrepreneurial goals. In addition to integrating these talented young veterans into a support network that many do not know exist, your sponsorship is helping the next generation of veteran business leaders jump-start their post-service, successful careers.

May 2015 VBN Event

SILVER SPONSOR

- $1000 -

GOLD SPONSOR

- $1500 -

Recognition as Silver Sponsor at event

24”x 36” signage at event

Logo/name included in all event promotions and advertising*

Up to 3 slides in event slideshow

1 table (10 seats)+

Recognition as Gold Sponsor at event

24”x 36” signage at event

Logo/name included in all event promotions and advertising*

Up to 5 slides in event slideshow

1 table (10 seats)+

1 display table

* High resolution .jpeg or .png file is required (promotions/advertising

may include E-Mail, LinkedIn, Facebook, various websites, and the Orange County Register) + 5 of the 10 seats are allocated for the sponsoring organization to fill and 5 are allocated for veteran students / other young veterans

Special requests regarding table assignments, seat allocation, and seating arrangements are welcome.

Thursday, September 17th

Lyon Air Museum 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana

Reception 6:00 pm Catered Dinner 7:30 pm Speaker 8:15 pm Guest limit 300

Help make our next event a success!

Contact Andrew Vagley for sponsorship opportunities/questions at 949.705.7676 or by email at info@thevbn.org. Payment may be made online at theVBN.org or by check/money order made payable to Veteran Business Network. Please send check/money order to 158 Rose Arch, Irvine CA 92620.