SPONSORSHIP

Thinking of showing your support in 2008? Take a look below to find out all of the benefits your organization will receive through its support of the 2008 Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame! 

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Thank You to all of our 2007 EBE Hall of Fame Sponsors!

PARTNERSHIP SPONSORS
Bowling Green State University
The University of Toledo

GOLD SPONSOR
Launch and Rocket Ventures -
Programs of the Regional Growth Partnership

SILVER SPONSORS
Davenport & Hanf LLC
SFC Graphics

BRONZE SPONSORS
First Solar
GM Powertrain Toledo
Lourdes College
Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Coexcell, Inc.
Webster Industries

ANGEL INVESTOR SPONSORS
20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, Ltd.
Ballreich Bros., Inc.
Brooks Insurance
CMC Group
Eastman & Smith Ltd.
EPIC Toledo
Ernst & Young LLP
Fifth Third Bank
Findley Davies
Huntington Bank
Hylant Group
Impact Products
Key Bank
Klinger Associates, Inc.
Mark Feldstein and Associates, Inc.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
R/P Marketing Public Relations
Seymour & Associates/MassMutual Financial Group
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Stylecrest
Supplemental Staffing
Sylvania Veterinary Hospital
TaDa Creative Studios
The Lathrop Company
Tiffin Metal Products
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
UT Eberly Center for Women
on behalf of Janis Weber

MEDIA SPONSORS
Temple Development Company
Toledo Business Journal
UT Department of Communication
WBGU-TV on behalf of
The Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU

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Sponsorship Opportunities for
The 2008 Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame

GOLD SPONSOR
Your contribution of $10,000 will entitle your organization to the following benefits:

1. Delineated as The 2008 Induction Ceremony Reception Sponsor
2. Special signage at the 2008 Induction Ceremony reception area
3. An opportunity for a representative from your organization to present an award at the 2008 Induction Ceremony.
4. 30 tickets to the 2008 Induction Ceremony.  ($2,550 value)
5. Recognition as a sponsor in all ads and other promotional efforts.
6. Complimentary inclusion in any additional media sponsorship agreements as negotiated after the signing of this agreement (such as Radio advertisements, etc.)
7. Your company name will be mentioned from podium at the 2008 Induction Ceremony.
8. Recognition award given for sponsorship level.
9. Additional Tickets can be purchased for the discounted price of $75
10. Your company name and logo will appear as a Gold Sponsor in the following places:

                  - The EBEHOF website and the Gorillas & Gazelles LLC website.
                  - Printed on the 2008 Induction Ceremony invitation.
                  - Printed on any special media publications the night of the event.
                  - Printed in the 2008 Induction Ceremony souvenir program.
                  - Company name mentioned in all EBE Hall of Fame press releases.

SILVER SPONSOR
Your contribution of $5,000 will entitle your organization to the following benefits:

1. 20 tickets to the 2008 Induction Ceremony.  ($1,700 value)
2. Your company name will be mentioned from podium at the 2008 Induction Ceremony.
3. Recognition award given for sponsorship level.
4. Additional Tickets can be purchased for the discounted price of $75
5. Your company name and logo will appear as a Silver Sponsor in the following places:

                  - The EBEHOF website and the Gorillas & Gazelles LLC website.
                  - Printed on the 2008 Induction Ceremony invitation.
                  - Printed on any special media publications the night of the event.
                  - Printed in the 2008 Induction Ceremony souvenir program.

BRONZE SPONSOR
Contribution of $2,500 will entitle your organization to the following benefits:

1. 15 tickets to the induction ceremony.  ($1,275 value)
2. Recognition award given for sponsorship level.
3. Additional Tickets can be purchased for the discounted price of $75
4. Your company name will appear as a Bronze Sponsor in the following places:

                  - The EBEHOF website and the Gorillas & Gazelles website.
                  - 2008 Induction Ceremony invitation.
                  - Printed on any special media publications the night of the event.
                  - Printed in the 2008 Induction Ceremony souvenir program.

ANGEL INVESTOR
Contribution of $1,000 will entitle your organization to the following benefits:

1. 10 tickets to the induction ceremony.  ($850 value)
2. Additional Tickets can be purchased for the discounted price of $75
3. Your company name will appear as an Angel Investor in the following places:

                  - The EBEHOF website and the Gorillas & Gazelles website.
                  - Printed in the 2008 Induction Ceremony invitation
                  - Printed on any special media publications the night of the event.
                  - Printed in the 2008 Induction Ceremony souvenir program

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Individual tickets to the 2008 Induction Ceremony may be purchased for $85 each.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange for your organization’s sponsorship package for the 2008 Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame, call Gorillas & Gazelles LLC at (419) 874-0000.