Corporate SponsorshipNovember 5, 2016 | Warner Theater

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

Why participate?● You will be investing in a community who believes in the power of “ideas worth spreading”. A community which is working to turn those ideas into realities.● You will help bring together corporations and individual change agents whose combined brain power, passion, and commitment to purpose can spark new opportunities for Northwest Pennsylvania.● You are interested in leveraging innovative ideas, technologies, design, and education to help create a better future for our community.

How can you get involved?● Sponsor TEDxErie. It takes a lot of resources to launch an event of this caliber and scope. We could not create this event without your financial support and in-kind donations. ● Spread the word. If you are as enlightened and inspired by all-things-TED as much as we are, please share TEDxErie news and events with your family and friends!● Attend the events. We plan on hosting a number of events over the coming year. Subscribe to our email list, follow us on Facebook, and check out our website, for updates: www.tedxerie.com.

Key Elements● Sponsor logos and names will be sized and placed according to sponsorship level. Higher levels of sponsorship will have more prominent exposure.

● A captive audience of hundreds of audience members, volunteers, and speakers will be present at the live show at the historic Warner Theater (seating capacity 2,200).

● In addition to the live event, we will be broadcasting the event through Livestream (www.livestream.com) for a web-based audience throughout the world. Sponsor logos will be imbedded in the feed as well to increase brand exposure.

● Our new venue offers us the ability to provide our sponsors opportunity to engage directly with our audience. Our sponsors may have a display, store, or other direct engagement in the lobby space at the Warner Theater (some limitations apply).

● Each of our speakers and performers will have their presentations filmed, edited, and broadcasted on YouTube on the official TEDx Channel. Sponsors at $2,500 and above (Keystone Sponsor, Foundation Sponsor, Visionary Sponsors, Knowledge Sponsors, and Growth Sponsors) will have their logos embedded in each speaker video. Higher levels of sponsorship will have more prominent exposure.

● All sponsors will be listed on our official Sponsors page on our TEDxErie web page, www.tedxerie.com. Higher levels of sponsorship (Keystone Sponsor, Foundation Sponsor, Visionary Sponsors, Knowledge Sponsors, and Growth Sponsors) will have more prominent exposure.

● We will thank each of our sponsors on our TEDxErie Facebook and Twitter feeds.

Sponsorships come in many forms and various levels. Sponsor benefits are tailored to your goals and our audience, including brand activation at the event and through broadcasts worldwide. All sponsors will have the following at a minimum:

● Logo inclusion on the TEDxErie website and in all print and web promotional materials.

● On-site display and sampling opportunities.

● Display of company logo on-screen during speaker transitions at TEDxErie events.

● Access to our social followers through Email and social media marketing efforts.

● Captive audience of thought leaders and influential individuals at TEDxErie events.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Keystone Sponsor: $20,000 ● Limited to One (1) sponsor ● 150 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● 10 invitations to the private speaker reception (before the event) ● Logo placement on screen before TEDxErie speaker videos ● Premier sponsor recognition, including the center two-page advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Logo printed on the back side of the attendee badges that every attendee gets (up to 2,200 badges) ● Premier access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions) ● Special acknowledgment on stage at the main event (up to 2,200 people plus the Livestream audience) and logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Sponsorship of one TEDxErieSalon event (subject to limitations, depending on availability, see Salon Sponsor description for more details)

Foundation Sponsor: $15,000 ● Limited to One (1) sponsor ● 100 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● 8 invitations to private speaker reception (before the event) ● Logo placement at the start of all TEDxErie speaker videos ● Premier sponsor recognition, including one full page back-outside cover advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions) ● Special acknowledgment on stage at the main event (up to 2,200 people plus the Livestream audience) and logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Sponsorship of one TEDxErieSalon event (subject to limitations, depending on availability, see Salon Sponsor description for more details)

Visionary Sponsor: $10,000 ● Four (4) sponsorships available ● 80 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● 6 invitations to private speaker reception (before the event) ● Logo placement at the start of all TEDxErie speaker videos ● Premier sponsor recognition, including one full-page advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions) ● Special acknowledgment on stage at the main event (up to 2,200 people plus the Livestream audience) and logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Sponsorship of one TEDxErieSalon event (subject to limitations, depending on availability, see Salon Sponsor description for more details)

Sponsorship Levels

Knowledge Sponsor: $5,000 ● Eight (8) sponsorships available ● 60 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● 4 invitations to private speaker reception (before the event) ● Logo placement at the start of 2 TEDxErie speaker videos ● Premier sponsor recognition, including one half-page advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions) ● Acknowledgment on stage at the main event (up to 2,200 people plus the Livestream audience) and logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Sponsorship of one TEDxErieSalon event (subject to limitations, depending on availability, see Salon Sponsor description for more details)

Growth Sponsor: $2,500 ● 40 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● 2 invitations to private speaker reception (before the event) ● Logo placement at the start of 1 TEDxErie speaker video ● One quarter-page advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions)

Concept Sponsor: $1,000 ● 12 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● One eighth-page advertisement in TEDxErie programs ● Logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions)

Idea Sponsor: $500 ● 6 event badges (tickets) to TEDxErie ● Logo inclusion in TEDxErie programs ● Logo displayed on stage during event transitions ● Access to venue space for on-site display, store, or other attendee interaction (subject to restrictions)

Other Ways To Get Involved

TEDxErieSalon Sponsor: $500This year we are featuring a monthly series of events around the Erie area. This is another avenue to get community discussion and interaction around ideas worth spreading. Each month we will invite the public to join us to view a number of TED or TEDx videos on a topic of interest to the local community. We will then give attendees the opportunity to mingle and discuss what they watched in a casual atmosphere over food and drinks. We envision this being an “Intellectual Happy Hour”. ● If you’re a sponsor at this level, you get the opportunity to select the theme and venue. You also get the chance to address the audience before the videos begin and help frame the audience discussion. ● Projected dates (subject to availability): May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, September 28, and October 26.

Awareness Sponsor (in-kind sponsorship)We need services to make this event happen. This is a win-win for small companies looking to showcase what they can do. Bartering will be accepted as a means for local companies to grow their businesses. TEDxErie enters into this type of partnership with the hope that the partner will one day grow up to be a "local hero"! ● Contact sponsorship@tedxerie.com to see how you can contribute. ● TEDxErie will work on a case-by-case basis to provide recognition for Awareness Sponsors. In general, in-kind contributions are valued 2:1 as compared to cash donations.

Please contact Ed Smith, Sponsorship Committee Chair, for more information about corporate sponsorship opportunities at 814-452-6800 or sponsorship@tedxerie.com.

Please fill out this form and return:Ed Smith, ATTN: TEDxErie

305 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507or contact sponsorship@tedxerie.com

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Sponsorship Level:m Keystone Sponsor: $20,000 m Foundation Sponsor: $15,000 m Visionary Sponsor: $10,000 m Knowledge Sponsor: $5,000

m Growth Sponsor: $2,500 m Concept Sponsor: $1,000 m Idea Sponsor: $500

m TEDxErieSalon Sponsor: $500 m Awareness Sponsor

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