Accelerate Economic Equity Summit + Opportunity Fair
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Description
Presented in partnership with East Greensboro NOW and Asheboro-Randolph Chamber of Commerce.
The Accelerate Economic Equity Summit + Opportunity Fair will be held on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.
The purpose of this event is to educate the business community about the importance of purposeful, targeted Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts and to expose ethnic minority-owned firms in the region to contract opportunities with large companies, public institutions, and municipalities.
Beginning at 9AM, the Economic Equity Summit portion of Accelerate will consist of speakers and panels regarding the current state of EDI in our community, barriers to economic equity, and best practices for EDI initiatives. There will be a plated luncheon from 11:30 AM– 1 PM anchored by featured speaker Kevin J. Price, President & CEO of the National Institute of Minority Economic Development.
The Minority Business Opportunity Fair will be held from 3 – 6PM. Companies with contracting opportunities and/or supplier diversity goals can sponsor a booth at the Fair. Attendance at the Fair will be open to local firms. The goal of the Minority Business Opportunity Fair is mutually-beneficial relationships between minority-owned businesses and regional anchor institutions. There will also be business resources, breakout sessions, and strategic networking.
We are excited to invite your organization to be a sponsor of this important event. Depending on your current needs and resources, we have several opportunities to engage.
As a sponsor of Accelerate, you will meet and partner with minority-owned firms in our region, engage in vital discussions about EDI, and be part of a broader acceleration toward economic equity.
Tickets to the Economic Equity Summit and Luncheon are available for members @ $75 and non-members @ $100. The Minority Business Opportunity Fair is open to the public at no charge.
Sponsorships are available for the entire event.
Projected Attendance: 500
Sponsors
Title
Silver Sponsor
Triad Business Journal Truliant Federal Credit UnionTitle Sponsors- SOLD OUT
Platinum Sponsor- $10,000
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- Two tables of 8 at luncheon in Platinum seating
- Company logo with recognition on event website
- All Gold Sponsor benefits
Gold Sponsor- $7,500
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- One table of 8 at luncheon in Gold seating
- Company logo in program & screen presentation
- Company name with recognition on event website
- Company logo on event signage
Silver Sponsor- $5,000
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- One table of 8 at luncheon
- Recognition from the podium
- Company logo in program & screen presentation
- Company logo on event signage
- Table signage throughout the facility
Bronze Sponsor- $2,500
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- One table of 8 at luncheon
- Company name in program
Program Sponsor- $3,500 (1 available)
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- One table of 8 at luncheon
- Full-page ad (front inside cover)
Lunch Sponsor- $2,500 ( SOLD OUT)
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- 4 tickets to the summit and luncheon
- Signage in lunch areas
- Recognition from podium
- Company name in program & screen presentation
Booth Sponsor- $500
- Opportunity to set up a booth sharing contract opportunities
- Contact kphillips@greensboro.org for booth guidelines and application
Economic Equity Summit & Luncheon Individual Tickets:
Chamber Member Individual Attendee Ticket- $75
Non-Chamber Member Individual Attendee Ticket- $100
Other Voices Alumni- contact jgorham-worsley@greensboro.org for discount code
Circle of Champions
Platinum
Gold
Silver
CT Wilson Construction Co.
FORVIS
Kelly Office Solutions
Ralph Lauren
Simply Southern
Staunton Capital, Inc.