2018 STATE OF THE REGION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
RTRP IS YOUR PARTNER, CONNECTION, ADVOCATE, AND GUIDE.
The Research Triangle Regional Partnership is an economic development organization sustained by and committed to 10 core counties located in Central North Carolina. We serve as a connector between businesses looking to expand or relocate, and the economic development offices, government agencies and business organizations that support private sector growth. Acting as proud ambassadors, we introduce companies to an area that offers incredible access to talent through 15 colleges and universities, a competitive cost of living, a strong and diverse economic climate, a supportive infrastructure and quality of life we feel is second to none. Our primary goal is to ensure economic stability and job growth continue to make this thriving and diverse region one of the best places in the U.S. to work, live, and compete in business.
READY REGION The State of the Region event is attended by approximately 800 of the region’s business and community leaders, who convene to hear and share insight on the economic vitality of our region. This event is held annually with the intent to provide information that will open dialogue about our region’s growth and future prosperity. Since last year’s event, RTRP led successful marketing trips both nationally and internationally. The organization participated in site-selection conferences and hosted international delegations. Additionally, RTRP organized a first-of-its-kind, regional business task force to bolster the Triangle’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2 project. These efforts have provided tremendous insight into where the region stands competitively and what challenges must be addressed as the region continues going after bids. The 2018 event will highlight the region’s strengths, and dissect the challenges we need to address to make our region more competitive. In addition, we will hear from speakers and panelists who will highlight how we, as a region, can leverage the existing and naturally occurring influx of life-science companies to facilitate economic growth and justify infrastructural improvements to prepare for more diversified expansion in the future. It’s time to Ready the Region!
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JOEL S. MARCUS CEO, ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUITIES
CINDY WHITEHEAD
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CEO + FOUNDER, THE PINK CEILING Marcus leads Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT) uniquely focused on collaborative life science and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, San Francisco, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland and the Research Triangle Park. He co-founded Alexandria in 1994 as a garage startup with $19 million in Series A capital and has led its growth into an S&P 500 company with an approximately $18 billion total market capitalization and a total shareholder return of nearly 1,350% since the company’s IPO in 1997. Additionally, in 1996 Marcus founded Alexandria Venture Investments, the company’s venture capital arm, to provide strategic investment capital to innovative life science and technology entities, and today, it has a more $500 million under management.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Whitehead is a groundbreaking entrepreneur who currently serves as the CEO and founder of The Pink Ceiling, an investment firm, ‘pinkubator’ and consulting enterprise with a mission to mentor, invest in, launch and build other women-led or women-focused businesses. Prior to the Pink Ceiling, Whitehead co-founded and served as the last CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals. Sprout was the home of Addyi, the first FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women. She will share first-hand insight on what makes the Research Triangle region unique for life science companies and how the region compares in terms of diversity.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 3:00pm-7:00pm
Meymandi Hall Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 3
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT Available/Limit Tickets for you and your guests to attend
VIP BOX
GOLD
SILVER
RECEPTION
RTRP PARTNER
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
$3,000
$1,250
0/4
4/6
0/10
7/20
8
10
10
10
8
10
10
10
Logo on program, event banners
Logo on reception signage
Box Seats
10
VIP pre-event networking with elected officials & RTRP Board Additional drink tickets *Each attendee receives 2 at registration, sponsors to distribute additional.
Event signage
+ Beverage Service During Program
Logo on banner hanging from box + displays in VIP reception
Logo on preevent materials, program, event banner
Company name listed in program
Recognized on slides during registration
Recognition from stage during program
Ad in program
1/2 Page Ad
1/4 Page Ad
Logo
Logo
*See below for specs
Company recognition on the event page www.researchtriangle.org for 2018
IMPORTANT INFO AND DEADLINES
ADS DUE Monday, April 30
Logo
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Tuesday, May 22 readytheregion.eventbrite.com
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Vivian Powell at
[email protected] or call 919-606-1388.
PREMIER OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR (2)
IMPACT VIDEO SPONSOR (4)
$20,000
$10,000
• Attendance for 10 at the VIP pre-event networking event • Introductory remarks for one of the keynote speakers • Tickets for 20 guests + 2 additional drink tickets per person • Company logo on all event materials with designation as presenting sponsor + verbal recognition from the stage throughout the program • Full page ad in the event program • Company logo and information indexed on the Research Triangle Regional Partnership website • Attendance for one company representative at two upcoming exclusive RTRP events
• Featured message in a 90-second informational video on one of four topics (video details on page 5) • Attendance for two guests at the VIP pre-event networking event • Tickets for 10 guests • 10 additional drink tickets • Logo placement on event materials • ½ page ad in program • Company logo and information indexed on RTRP website • Final sponsored video to be promoted on RTRP website and social media channels (which reach 10,000 + followers)
CLOSING VIDEO SPONSOR
OPENING VIDEO SPONSOR
$10,000
$5,000
• Company message included in a two minute informational video (video details on page 5) • Attendance for two guests at the VIP pre-event networking event • Tickets for 10 guests • 10 additional drink tickets • Logo placement on event materials • ½ page ad in program • Company logo and information indexed on RTRP website • Final sponsored video to be promoted on RTRP website and social media channels (which reach 10,000 + followers)
• Five-second “Brought to you by” credit with logo, company name and tagline (video details on page 5) • Tickets for 10 guests • 10 additional drink tickets • Logo placement on event materials
AD SPECS • Ads should be submitted as a PDF in black and white. • Text should be converted to outlines.
FULL PAGE
1/2 PAGE
5.5”x8.5”
5.5”x4.25”
1/4 PAGE
5.5”x2.15”
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OPENING VIDEO Celebrating our progress and setting the vision for the future. Hear real stories and experiences from representatives in RTRP’s member counties that highlight the collective strengths and assets that made the region’s success possible, as well as how to rely on those strengths to grow intelligently and intentionally in years to come.
Sponsorship of this video includes:
JOIN THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS VIP BOX
GOLD
• Five-second “Brought to you by” credit with logo, company name and tagline
IMPACT VIDEO Diving deep into the topics introduced in the Opening Video. Impact videos are 90-second, moving infographics that highlight the impact of the life sciences industry in areas like agriculture, manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. The data will be presented on screen while the video sponsor is featured, speaking as a subject matter expert. Topic selected per sponsor.
SILVER
Sponsorship of a single Impact Video includes: • Involvement in message and scripting, member of company as featured interview (may be on camera or voice only, with name and title displayed) • Rights to the video and its content (including raw footage) for promotional use
RECEPTION
CLOSING VIDEO Showing the region’s transformation, from the perspective of the workforce. The video begins with someone who has deep experience, having seen the transformation over the years. Then hear from a local start up, and a more established business looking to expand into the region. The video contrasts this viewpoint with that of a young student, who can help shed light on the needs and desires of the up-and-coming workforce. Through these personal stories from those in the workforce, the Closing Video will highlight the diversity the region has achieved across gender, race, age and background. Sponsorship of this video includes: • Involvement in message and scripting of featured interview (on-camera speaking role) from sponsor company • Involvement in selection of workforce representatives and closing message • Rights to the video and its content (including raw footage) for promotional use
For sponsorship opportunities please contact Vivian Powell at
[email protected] or call 919-606-1388.
RTRP PARTNERS BE&K | Chatham County Economic Development | ClarkNexsen | Dewberry | Durham Chamber of Commerce Franklin County Economic Development | Granville County Economic Development | Johnston County Economic Development Longfellow Real Estate Partners | McDonald York Building Company | Sanford Area Growth Alliance | Sanford Contractors Stewart, Inc. | Wake Economic Development | Withers & Ravenel | York Properties
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