OAPCS 10th Annual

December 7–8, 2016 in Columbus Ohio Hyatt Regency Hotel and Columbus Convention Center

EXHIBIT SPONSOR ADVERTISE CELEBRATING A DECADE OF LEARNING

ACCESS TO THE OHIO CHARTER SCHOOLS MARKET The Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools (OAPCS) invites your organization to attend the 10th Annual Ohio Charter Schools Conference, December 7 and 8, 2016 in Columbus Ohio. In Ohio, the parents of nearly 125,000 students choose charter schools. Currently, Ohio ranks 5th

in the nation in the number of charter schools operating. Statewide, 7% of public school students are charter students. These schools and associated professionals are actively looking for professional development, training, innovative programs and operational support. They are looking for vendors like you.

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Charter School Enrollment Growth in Ohio

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Students enrolled by year

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a comprehensive and rewarding campaign, gain market share and establish your company as a leading resource to the Ohio charter community with our opportunities to

EXHIBIT, SPONSOR and ADVERTISE!

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Engage with the OAPCS 10th Annual

OHIO CHARTER SCHOOLS CONFERENCE now and be part of the Charter Movement!

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WHY ATTEND? Why Take Part?

97%

of our attendees would recommend our conference

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Reach more than attendees, including charter school leaders and teachers, authorizers, board members, administrators, developers, business and operation managers, finance and IT professionals and policy makers.

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Conference Attendance from the Last Five Years 2011

2012

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2015 Accounting (15%)

Vendor (14%)

Attendance by Position Type

Administrator (11%) Teacher/School Leader (28%)

Attorney (2%) Board Member (8%)

Government (3%)

CEO/President (17%)

Consultant (2%)

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PARTICIPATE AND EXHIBIT Your connection to the Ohio Charter School Community begins as an exhibitor. Reserve your booth space today at ohiocharterconference.org Exhibiting is the primary gateway to connect to the Ohio charter schools market. The OAPCS Ohio Charter Schools Conference Exhibit Hall is a central focal point of the state conference program. As a gathering space and networking

center, the exhibit hall offers attendees the chance to view information about innovative products and services and meet the vendor representatives. Join us and your company will benefit from a high traffic, high-energy exhibit hall for two days.

EXHIBIT HOURS Wednesday, December 7 • 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, December 8 • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Activities in the exhibit hall include breakfast, lunch, scavenger hunt and happy hour networking/booth crawl event.

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS INCLUDE: Booth Package

• 10' x 10' Booth Space • Pipe Railing, 8' High Curtain Black Wall and 3' High Curtain Side Dividers • Furnishings: (1) 6' Draped Table; (2) Chairs; (1) Wastebasket *Booth carpet, 500w electrical outlet, additional furnishings and Internet access may be purchased separately. Brand Recognition

• Booth ID Sign • 50 Word Listing in Program Guide • NEW! Mobile App Listing with ability to upload Product descriptions and marketing materials *To ensure inclusion in the event program guide, applications to exhibit and 50-word organizational information must be received by October 31, 2016. Attendance

• (2) Complimentary Booth Staff Registrations • Additional Exhibitor Badges may be purchased at $250 for a full conference badge or $150 for a one-day badge.

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Exhibitor Booth Space Fees Exhibit Hall

Early Bird Rate

Standard Rate

Deadline: August 31, 2016

Deadline: Through Conference

Booth 10x10: OAPCS Member

$850

$1,150

Booth 10x10: Non-Member

$1,100

$1,400

Double Booth 10x20: OAPCS Member

$1,275

$1,575

Double Booth 10x20: Non-Member

$1,650

$1,950

Booth 20x20*: OAPCS Member

$1,600

$1,900

Booth 20x20*: Non-Member

$1,900

$2,200

*A limited number of 20x20 booths surrounded by aisles are available. Pipe and railings must be purchased separately through the show decorator. Corner Booth

Additional $150

Additional $150

*For more information on OAPCS Vendor Membership, email [email protected].

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ENHANCE YOUR BRAND AND ADVERTISE Grab the attention of your market. The conference offers marketing options to get your message to those with the power to purchase. Advertise in more than one platform and multiply your impact. Order early and lock into your position – space is limited and sells out quickly.

Print Ads in the Program Guide The Program Guide is the primary “go-to” document for attendees while onsite at the conference. Be sure to get their attention! Quarter-page to Full-page advertisements available • Prices range from $300 to $1,250

Mobile App Scavenger Hunt A cost-effective and FUN new way to increase traffic to your booth! In order to be eligible for valuable prizes, conferencegoers will need to get information about a specific product or service of your choosing. • Price: $75

Other Advertising Opportunities • Additional Attendee Registration Lists (Pre and Post Conference) • Price: OAPCS Associate Members: Complimentary • Non-Members: $400

Get more details at ohiocharterconference.org

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SUPPORT AS A SPONSOR Be front and center and demonstrate your support for Ohio Charter Schools! Sponsorship demonstrates your support of the Ohio charter school movement and the nearly 125,000 charter students being served across the state. Become a sponsor and maximize your visibility, distinguish yourself from the competition and significantly increase your overall show success.

Ensure your company is front and center for decision making attendees.

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP Premier Sponsorships Diamond $20,000 Platinum $15,000 Gold $12,500 Silver $10,000 Bronze $7,500 Special Event Sponsorships VIP Launch Party $10,000 Happy Hour Networking Event $10,000 Welcome Reception $5,000 Additional Sponsorships Lanyards $6,000 Legislator of the Year $5,000 Keynote Speaker of the Year $3,500 School Leader of the Year $3,500 Teacher of the Year $3,500 Evaluation $3,500 Lunch $3,500 Power Breakfast $2,500 Super Session $2,500 Executive Session $2,500 Happy Hour Booth Crawl $2,000 School Leader Meet & Greet $2,000 Teacher Meet & Greet $2,000 6

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS DIAMOND SPONSOR $20,000

PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000

GOLD SPONSOR $12,500

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

Conference Guide:

Conference Guide:

• Full page color ad • 100 word company profile

• Full page color ad on back cover • 100 word company profile Website:

• Logo recognition • Link to company website

• Full page color ad • 100 word company profile Website:

• Logo recognition • Link to company website

Registration:

Registration:

VIP Launch Party:

VIP Launch Party:

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

• 15 complimentary full registrations • 6 complimentary tickets • 2 complimentary booths • Sponsor recognition General Session:

• Exclusive sponsor slide • Sponsor recognition Breakout Session:

• 2 complimentary sessions (one on each day) *Presentations must meet deadlines and be approved by OAPCS Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 12 complimentary drink tickets Additional Benefits:

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Logo on save the date cards Logo on all e-blast invitations Logo recognition on sponsor signage Attendee list Approved literature in registration materials

• 12 complimentary full registrations • 4 complimentary tickets • 1 complimentary booth • Sponsor recognition General Session:

• Sponsor recognition Breakout Session:

• 1 complimentary session *Presentations must meet deadlines and be approved by OAPCS Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 8 complimentary drink tickets Additional Benefits:

• • • • •

Logo on save the date cards Logo on all e-blast invitations Logo recognition on sponsor signage Attendee list Approved literature in registration materials

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BENEFITS Conference Guide:

Website:

• Logo recognition • Link to company website Registration:

• 8 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 2 complimentary tickets Exhibit Hall

• 1 complimentary booth • Sponsor recognition General Session:

• Sponsor recognition Breakout Session:

• 1 complimentary session *Presentations must meet deadlines and be approved by OAPCS Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 4 complimentary drink tickets Additional Benefits:

• • • • •

Logo on save the date cards Logo on all e-blast invitations Logo recognition on sponsor signage Attendee list Approved literature in registration materials

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SILVER SPONSOR $10,000 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Full page black and white ad • 100 word company profile Website:

• Logo recognition • Link to company website Registration:

• 6 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 2 complimentary tickets Exhibit Hall

• 1 complimentary booth • Sponsor recognition General Session:

• Sponsor recognition Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 2 complimentary drink tickets Additional Benefits:

Breakout Session:

• 1 complimentary session *Presentations must meet deadlines and be approved by OAPCS Happy Hour Networking Event:

BENEFITS

Additional Benefits:

• Half page color ad • 100 word company profile

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 2 complimentary drink tickets • Approved welcome gifts placed in each special guest’s room • Logo on VIP event e-blast invitations • Logo on all e-blast invitations • Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Attendee list • Approved literature in registration materials

HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT SPONSOR $10,000

• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Attendee list • Approved literature in registration materials

BENEFITS

VIP LAUNCH PARTY SPONSOR $10,000

• Logo recognition • Link to company website

BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Half page color ad • 100 word company profile Website:

• Logo recognition • Link to company website Registration:

• 4 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 8 complimentary tickets • Introduction of Special Guest Speaker • Opportunity to present a brief video • Exclusive sponsor signage Exhibit Hall

• 1 complimentary booth General Session:

• Sponsor recognition

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BRONZE SPONSOR $7,500

Conference Guide:

• Half page color ad • 100 word company profile Website:

Registration:

• 4 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 4 complimentary tickets Exhibit Hall

• 1 complimentary booth General Session:

• Sponsor recognition Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Opportunity to present a brief video recognition during event • Logo recognition on all table tents • 12 complimentary drink tickets • Exclusive sponsor signage Additional Benefits:

• Logo on Happy Hour Networking event e-blast invitations • Logo on all e-blast invitations • Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Attendee list • Approved literature in registration materials

ohiocharterconference.org

Conference Guide:

Website:

• Logo recognition Registration:

• 4 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 2 complimentary tickets Exhibit Hall

• 1 complimentary booth • Sponsor recognition General Session:

• Sponsor recognition Happy Hour Networking Event:

• Logo recognition on all table tents • 2 complimentary drink tickets Additional Benefits:

• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Attendee list • Approved literature in registration materials

LANYARDS SPONSOR $6,000 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Half page color ad • 75 word company profile Website

• Logo

Registration:

• 3 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket Additional Benefits:

• • • •

Company name and logo on lanyards Logo recognition on sponsor signage Attendee list Approved literature in registration materials

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WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR $5,000

Registration:

BENEFITS

Additional Benefits:

Conference Guide:

• 100 word company profile Registration:

• 2 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 2 complimentary tickets Additional Benefits:

• Approved welcome cards placed in each attendee hotel room • Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Attendee list • Approved literature in registration materials

LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR SPONSOR $5,000

• 1 complimentary full registration VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket General Session:

• Sponsor recognition • Introduction of Keynote Speaker • Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Sponsor recognition on marketing materials if applicable

SCHOOL LEADER OF THE YEAR SPONSOR $3,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket Lunch:

BENEFITS

• Sponsor recognition • Presentation of award

Conference Guide:

Additional Benefits:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile Registration:

• 2 complimentary full registrations VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket General Session:

• Sponsor recognition • Presentation of award Additional Benefits:

• Approved literature in registration materials

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR $3,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile

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• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Sponsor recognition on all school leader of the year marketing materials

TEACHER OF THE YEAR SPONSOR $3,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket

Additional Benefits:

• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Sponsor recognition on all teacher of the year marketing materials

EVALUATION SPONSOR $3,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket Breakout Sessions:

• Sponsor recognition on all evaluation forms (paper/electronic) Additional Benefits:

• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable • Sponsor recognition on all event evaluation forms (paper/electronic)

LUNCH SPONSOR $3,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• Logo recognition • 75 word company profile Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration VIP Launch Party:

• 1 complimentary ticket Lunch:

• Sponsor recognition on boxed lunches • Sponsor recognition on all lunch signage Additional Benefits:

• Logo recognition on sponsor signage • Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

Lunch:

• Sponsor recognition • Presentation of award

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POWER BREAKFAST SPONSOR $2,500

EXECUTIVE SESSION SPONSOR $2,500

SCHOOL LEADER MEET & GREET SPONSOR $2,000

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

BENEFITS

Conference Guide:

Conference Guide:

Conference Guide:

Registration:

Registration:

Registration:

Power Breakfast:

Executive Session:

Happy Hour Networking Event:

• 50 word company profile • 1 complimentary full registration • Reserve room with food and beverages • IT support • Sponsor recognition on Power Breakfast Signage Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

SUPER SESSION SPONSOR $2,500 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• 50 word company profile

• 50 word company profile • 1 complimentary full registration • Reserve room • IT support • Sponsor recognition on Executive Session Signage • Introduction of Executive Session Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

HAPPY HOUR BOOTH CRAWL SPONSOR $2,000 BENEFITS

Registration:

Conference Guide:

Super Session:

Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration • Reserve room • IT support • Sponsor recognition on Super Session Signage • Introduction of Super Session Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

• 50 word company profile • 1 complimentary full registration Happy Hour Networking Event:

• 6 complimentary drink tickets Happy Hour Booth Crawl:

• Sponsor recognition on all game materials • Sponsor recognition on Happy Hour Networking Signage • Opportunity to present raffle items

• 50 word company profile • 1 complimentary full registration • 2 complimentary drink tickets School Leader Meet & Greet:

• Sponsor recognition on School Leader Meet & Greet Signage • Opportunity to present raffle items Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

TEACHER MEET & GREET SPONSOR $2,000 BENEFITS Conference Guide:

• 50 word company profile Registration:

• 1 complimentary full registration Happy Hour Networking Event:

• 2 complimentary drink tickets Teacher Meet & Greet:

• Sponsor recognition on Teacher Meet & Greet Signage • Opportunity to present raffle items Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

Additional Benefits:

• Sponsor recognition on all marketing materials if applicable

A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity to sponsor one silent auction package for VIP event  Additional drink tickets for Happy Hour Networking Event  Additional VIP tickets at a discounted rate  Opportunity to sponsor a power breakfast  Extended hospitality ($1500 includes assistance locating site and advertising) 10

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SEE WHO JOINED US IN 2015 Arthur J. Gallagher & Company Breakthrough Schools Buckeye Community Hope Foundation Cardinal Learning Charter School Capital Concept Schools Connections Education Imagine Schools Jones Day Massa Financial Solutions National Charter Schools Institute Ohio Council of Community Schools Performance Academies Piper Jaffray & Company PSI Associates, Inc. Staples Advantage Summit Academy Schools The Callender Group Wall 2 Wall Reporting, LLC French Toast Premium Solution powered by epluno Preferred Meals Children First International – Learning Focused Charter School Specialists American Reading Company Superkids Reading Program Mobilease Modular Space, Inc. SchoolMessenger ThinkStretch LLC Champions PNC Capital Markets, LLC InfoSnap SpedTrack Northwest Evaluation Associate MetLife

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Hertz Furniture Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Innovative Modular Solutions Edgenuity Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC Sonshine Educational Tours Esped.com, Inc World Class Community Schools Easy Grammar Schools Whalen & Company, CPAs Illuminate Education EdTech 101 Total Education Solutions IGS Energy Discount School Supply Hake Publishing, Inc. Ashland University Accel Schools Grapeseed Aiphone Corporation Day Ketterer Ltd. Association of American Educators SchoolMint NaviGate Prepared Frontline Technologies Group, LLC Springboard Education in America National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Learning Concepts Auxilio Services Charter Asset Management Info Ohio Lexia Learning Apple Mobile Leasing Real Estate Opportunity Ohio Community School Consultants

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