The University of New Mexico The Robert O. Anderson Schools of Management


International Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Conference
Fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship
June 19-22, 2006
Sandia Resort & Casino
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Corporate Involvement and Levels of Sponsorship

The International Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Conference offers sponsorship opportunities at various levels for companies, organizations, tribes, and universities who want to support the IIBEC Conference. Event sponsors will receive recognition at the event as well as in the printed conference materials.

Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to enhance visibility within the Indigenous community and gain acceptance as a company supporting diversity. White Buffalo Conference Sponsors receive recognition in all conference materials and on banners prominently displayed throughout the conference. For more information about Conference Sponsorship, contact Jaye Francis, Conference Coordinator, at IIBEC@mgt.unm.edu.

Levels of Sponsorship

$15,000 White Buffalo Sponsorship

  • Recognition as a major sponsor in all printed materials and at the podium
  • Your corporate banner displayed throughout the conference
  • An invitation to your company’s top executive to address the audience at the Welcoming Ceremony
  • Gala Banquet sponsorship recognition
  • Your company recognized on the IIBEC Web Site, with a direct link to your web site
  • Special designation of your sponsorship on the badges of all your organization’s attendees
  • Two complimentary 20’ x 20’ (quad-sized) booths
  • Three reserved tables at the Gala Banquet (each seats 8)
  • A complimentary hospitality suite provided at the host hotel
  • 15 complimentary conference registrations AND unlimited booth personnel passes

$7,000 Eagle Sponsorship

  • Recognition in all printed materials and your corporate banner displayed throughout the conference
  • Your company recognized on the IIBEC Web Site, with a direct link to your web site
  • Special designation of your sponsorship on the badges of all your organization’s attendees
  • One complimentary 20’ x 20’ (quad-sized) booth
  • 6 complimentary conference registrations
  • Unlimited booth personnel passes
  • One reserved table at the Gala Banquet (seats 8)

$5,000 Bear Sponsorship

  • Recognition in all printed materials
  • Your company recognized on the IIBEC Web Site, with a direct link to your web site
  • Special designation of your sponsorship on the badges of all your organization’s attendees
  • One complimentary 20’ x 10’ (double) booth
  • 4 complimentary conference registrations
  • Unlimited booth personnel passes
  • One reserved table at the Gala Banquet (seats 8)

$3,000 Wolf Sponsorship

  • Recognition in all printed materials
  • Your company recognized on the IIBEC Web Site
  • One complimentary 10’ x 10’ (single) booth
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations and 2 booth personnel passes
  • One reserved table at the Gala Banquet (seats 8)

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

There are other methods of sponsorship. Review the list below and contact the IIBEC Office for more information.

  • Sponsor the Welcoming Ceremony ($10,000)
  • Sponsor the Recognition Banquet ($15000)
  • Sponsor a Continental Breakfast ($2,000)
  • Sponsor a Lunch ($4,500)
  • Sponsor the Conference Bag or Backpack - features the sponsoring company’s logo ($5,000)
  • Sponsor the Conference Program Printing - includes your logo on the back cover ($2,000)
  • Sponsor the Student Business Plan Competition ($5,000)
  • Sponsor the Cost of Volunteer T-Shirts and feature your logo ($2,025)
  • Donate Honorary Gifts and Awards
  • Loan us Office Equipment
  • Provide Volunteers to Help Out On-Site
  • Donate Prizes and Giveaways

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