Updated: February 5, 2008
Updated: February 5, 2008 |
January 2008
Dear Colleague: I invite you to become an NJBIA event sponsor through the Association’s 2008 Sponsorship Program. Reach your target audiences and heighten your company’s visibility! In 2008, NJBIA will hold 22 high-profile events that attract thousands of business leaders from companies across the State. These events—from our Meet the Decision Makers series to our great topical seminars and our annual Public Policy Forum—give our event sponsors a great opportunity to reach a large and responsive business audience. You can put your company’s name in front of the State’s top legislative leaders and Administration officials at our Meet the Decision Makers breakfast series. You can reach over 300 business leaders at our popular Golf & Tennis Day in July. Or you can connect with many of the best companies in the State by being a sponsor at the New Good Neighbor Awards Luncheon in June or the Awards for Excellence Dinner in November. On the following pages, you will find a calendar of 2008 events, a detailed description of each event and the sponsorship opportunities they offer. You can sponsor one event or several events. We can customize a sponsorship package that meets your company's particular needs. You can maximize your sponsorship dollars by becoming a Grand or Premier multiple-event sponsor. (See the sponsorship reservation form for details.) If you have any questions, please contact Sherry Esteves, NJBIA's Assistant Vice President, at 609-393-7707, ext. 219. Sincerely, Philip Kirschner
January January 31 All Aboard Brunch February February 29 Meet the Decision Makers—Governor’s Key Staff March Spring (TBD) Manufacturers’ Made in New Jersey Day April April 2 Meet the Decision Makers—Taxes & Spending May May 2 Developing Employee Handbooks & Policies Seminar June June 6 New Good Neighbor Awards Luncheon July July 15 Golf & Tennis Day September September 19 Energy Seminar/Expo October October 17 Meet the Decision Makers—Environmental Policy November November 5 Awards for Excellence Dinner December December 9 Public Policy Forum
Notes:
What follows is a description of the specific benefits you will receive as an event sponsor or co-sponsor. The availability of these benefits will depend on the event itself and your level of sponsorship. REGISTRATION WITH VIP SEATING You will receive free registration to the event, including reserved seating with legislative leaders, Cabinet members, guest speakers and other VIPs. PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Your company name and logo will appear on the event brochures and flyers and in e-mail announcements. Available to HR package, Premier and Grand sponsors. SPONSOR RECOGNITION IN ATTENDEE PACKET Your company name and logo will appear on a flyer which is distributed to each attendee in their packet. LINK TO WEB SITE A link will be provided to your company Web site via recognition in the event story on the NJBIA Web site, www.njbia.org. Only available for Premier and Grand sponsors. SIGNAGE Your company’s name will be prominently displayed on large signs and/or table signs during the event. NEW JERSEY BUSINESS MAGAZINE Your company will be recognized as an event sponsor in a follow-up feature article in New Jersey Business magazine, which reaches and is read by 101,000 business executives in all 21 New Jersey counties. Your company profile in the August issue is for Premier and Grand sponsors only. BUSINESS VOICE Your company will be recognized as an event sponsor in a follow-up feature article in our monthly Business Voice newsletter, which reaches more than 26,000 business owners, executives, and managers whose companies are NJBIA members. RECOGNITION AT THE EVENT Your company will be acknowledged for your sponsorship role during the program. EXHIBIT TABLE Your company will receive exposure during registration with an exhibit table to display your company’s promotional materials and to network with attendees. ABOUT OUR SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISING PROGRAM Capitalize on the high visibility of our awards programs by combining the advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Sponsor an NJBIA awards program and advertise in New Jersey Business Magazine. You will be saving money with our combination discount, increasing your exposure at the event and reaching over 101,000 executive decision makers throughout the Garden State. Event Descriptions
* All Aboard Brunch - January 31 * Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Meet the Decision Makers Series * Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Public Policy Forum - December 9 * The Policy Forum has become a “must attend” for New Jersey’s key policymakers. This high-profile networking event brings together the State's top business and political leaders for a lively briefing and discussion of the issues facing New Jersey employers today. This event attracts over 250 business and government leaders, as well as excellent media coverage. The Governor, legislative leaders, and top economists are speakers. Target Audience: Over 250 business and government leaders. Gold co-sponsorship (limited to 2 companies) includes: Breakfast or Lunch co-sponsorship (Governor/Legislative Leaders) includes: Panel co-sponsorship (Political Pundits or State Economic Outlook/Business Climate) includes: Coffee Break co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Manufacturers’ Made in New Jersey Day - Spring 2008 (date to be determined) * If you are a manufacturer or have an interest in manufacturing, this event is for you. Our exhibitors show government leaders and the media the amazing diversity of New Jersey-made products in the halls of the State House. The event also underscores the importance of manufacturing to the State economy. Product Sample Bags with items made in New Jersey are distributed to the entire Legislature on the day of the event, which will be held on a legislative session day in the Spring. Target Audience: Manufacturers, legislators and their staff, and the media. The Governor, Senate President and Assembly Speaker have always attended this event. Product Sample Bag sponsorship includes: Event co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* NJBIA-Fidelity Investments Economic Forum - May 21 * Business leaders in key industry sectors will assess New Jersey’s economy and what can be done to improve the State’s business climate. Participants will benefit from the real world experience of CEOs and others whose businesses are driving our economy. Target Audience: Business leaders who are concerned about the progress the State is making in improving the State’s business climate and growing a strong economy. Title sponsorship includes: Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* New Good Neighbor Awards Luncheon - June 6 * New Jersey Business Magazine Advertising - Call for special sponsor/advertising packages NJBIA’s New Good Neighbor Awards recognize companies that have built, expanded or renovated commercial buildings, thereby improving the economy as well as the landscape of New Jersey. In addition to the facility itself, we also recognize the builders, architects, contractors and other members of the team who were instrumental in bringing the project to fruition. Participate and make connections with the award-winning companies. This is one of New Jersey’s premier events honoring development projects that have helped to revitalize New Jersey. Maximize your exposure by participating in our special sponsor/advertising program. Target Audience: Over 250 attendees, including developers, builders, architects, contractors, engineers, bankers and public officials. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Awards for Excellence Dinner - November 5 * Sponsorship of this event gives you great exposure and recognition for honoring companies for their efforts in the area of job creation, human resource management, environmental quality and public service. It gives your company a great opportunity to make connections with the award-winning companies. It also gives your company’s name prominent billing at the dinner and Target Audience: Over 250 business leaders from throughout the State. Gold co-sponsorship includes: Silver co-sponsorship includes: Bronze co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Golf and Tennis Day - July 15 * This is NJBIA’s signature social/networking event—with over 300 golfers and tennis players. ** New Format for 2008: Morning Shotgun Start ** Target Audience: Top decision makers from NJBIA member companies, legislators and other officials. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Human Resources (HR) Seminar Package 1. Making Sense of Family and Disability Leave Includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Making Sense of Family and Disability Leave Seminar - March 7 * This seminar will provide attendees with the details on how to comply with the State and federal family leave laws and the State temporary disability law. Any new laws will be covered in great detail. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners, human resources managers and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Developing Employee Handbooks Seminar - May 2 * This seminar will provide attendees with the ways to avoid liability in developing or adding to an employee handbook. The seminar will address specific key items to include in your handbook. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners, human resources managers and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Hot Legal Topics for Employers Seminar - June 17 * This half-day program will provide you with the latest information on the most current legal issues with presentations by legal experts on a broad range of human resource topics from hiring and firing best practices, avoiding legal liability in discrimination, to immigration compliance. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners, human resources managers and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* HR Management 101: a Primer for Managing Human Resources - October 24 * This half-day program emphasizes the best practices in human resources management. The seminar will cover topics such as wage and hour compliance, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners, human resources managers and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* How To Get The Best Deal on Health Insurance - November 14 * This half-day program will give employers strategies to restrain costs, an overview of recently enacted laws, including health savings accounts (HSAs), small-employer affordability and accessibility reform, and health insurance for dependents under 30. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners, human resources managers and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
* Energy Seminar/Expo - September 19 * This half-day program will provide employers with the latest developments on energy policy and regulation. Learn strategies to reduce energy costs. Learn how changes to the energy master plan and implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will impact your electric and natural gas prices in the future. Target Audience: Over 150 business owners and executives. Co-sponsorship includes: Download the Fax-Back Sponsor Sign-Up Form See Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Level Benefits:
Benefits: The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is the nation's largest State-level employer association, with more than 23,000 member companies. NJBIA represents the business community before the State Legislature and State agencies. The Association also keeps its members informed about State and federal regulations and provides detailed information on relevant business topics through regular seminars and conferences. Members receive a wealth of free information from NJBIA newsletters and the Association's flagship publication, New Jersey Business magazine. Members also enjoy discount prices for NJBIA seminars, special publications and other services. For more information about the Association, call NJBIA's Member Services Department at 609-393-7707, ext. 238, or visit www.njbia.org. |