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January 1, 2016

Please Join Us for the 5th Annual NETWORK 100 THE URBAN CAREER & BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT EVENT OF THE YEAR

You’re invited to participate in the 5th Annual Network 100, Thursday, June 2nd at UMKC | Student

Union, 5100 Cherry St | Kansas City, Missouri 64110 | 5-8p, hosted by the 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City, an organization of African-American men committed to youth development and community enrichment. The event is produced by H.G.E. Marketing, LLC and TWELVE Magazine—KCs Urban Lifestyle magazine. The event is co-sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Rho chapter. This effort is specifically designed to assist area professionals and recent college graduates in making “life changing” connections. This year’s theme is the “Money Conference 2”. Earning money is a common denominator whether one is pursuing career or business opportunities. Some of the activities for this year include: NEW! Demonstration and Job Recruiting Zones

Technology | Money | Health & Fitness | Image & Fashion

NEW! MONEY Awards

MASTER PLAN: Entrepreneur Pitch!

The Crowd Fund: Votes Earn Cash NEW! Advance Preparation

Resume and Networking Guides

Also, back is our signature EXECUTIVE Speed Networking session. During this session, professionals meet for five minutes, one-on-one, with executives--director level to CEOs—who represent some of the nation’s leading companies. With a successful run of over 200 guests the first four years, the event program has expanded and over 400 hundred guests are expected this year. Become a sponsor today and reap the marketing benefits, plus, know you’re contributing to “success through African-American collective action and leadership. See the following pages for Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities. Deadline Friday 4.15.16. Questions or more info visit e-mail: email: [email protected] or call 816-246-5286. Sincerely,

Ken Lumpkins Ken Lumpkins, TWELVE Network 100 KCSoul.com


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NETWORK 100 | WHY PARTICIPATE? OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT

UNIQUE Featuring a unique ONE-ON-ONE opportunity for individuals to meet with multiple leading executives, who are African-Americans, through our EXECUTIVE speed networking. Plus, this year, an expanded Fair, Business & Career Workshops and more

WHY THEY ATTEND Job Seekers- can gain an inside perspective on opportunities.

Entrepreneurs-can learn growth success tips, present products and services

Employees—can learn how to advance

Innovators—can present ideas, gauge reception

Professionals—discover social and business contacts among peers

College Seniors—Career and industry guidance.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Sale, recruit, build brand, sample, research, show support of diversity efforts

TARGET (College Edu) College Seniors | Recent Grads | Professionals | Entrepreneurs

REACH Over 200 Guests participated again last year. Based on its popularity, the event continues to grow. By building on the momentum, additional partnerships, and acclaim of the previous years, and hosting premier businesses and executives, over 400 hundred direct guests are expected this year, plus, 50,000 are expected to be reached through the media and PR plan.

MEDIA (50,000 est. reach)

Advertising [ad options for sponsors]

KCSoul.com—KCs Source for Urban Events and Entertainment SoulConnection—Mass KC Urban Events email (6,000+) TWELVE Magazine-Lifestyle magazine of KCSoul.com. Public Relations [brand mentions for sponsors]

--Press releases to: The KC Call, KC Globe and KC Star --Radio station interviews Social Media [brand mentions with posts to company’s sites]

--Including KCSoul.com Facebook, and Twitter (6,000+) reach Leading Black Nonprofits [direct connection with urban professionals]

--The Leaders Forum: Coalition of African American organizations --The National Pan-Hellenic Council (i.e., KCs Black Greeks) --The 100 Black Men of Greater KC membership promotion

Value-Added for Sponsors

BONUS! Gain more exposure by profiling providing an article on an EXEC

Onsite :30 TV Commercials or ads in rotation at June 2nd event

Prospects, Portfolios & Proposals: Digital Resume & Portfolio collection. Guests (and non-attendees for a charge) may upload. Gold or title sponsors may access.


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PRODUCER & MEDIA SPONSOR: TWELVE Magazine

Originated in January 2013, TWELVE is quickly growing a fan base and readers due to the solid writing, stunning graphics and photography. TWELVE signifies the magazine’s monthly presence, twelve issues per year. Also, like the “12” at the top of a quality time piece, the magazine is a focal point and represents timely information. The magazine caters KC’s Urban Professionals and delivers the people, businesses, sights and sounds of Black Kansas City. Capitalizing on digital technology and ensuring the magazine is available worldwide, it can be read online at twelvekc.com.

However, print copies are also available for order on that same site. NETWORK 100 fits uniquely with the magazine’s concept of providing a live event that mirrors the headlines from the magazine. This ensures businesses can directly engage with readers and other consumer targets. TWELVE Magazine is published by KCSoul.com, an H.G.E. Marketing, LLC brand.

SPONSORS ALSO RECEIVE TWELVE MAGAZINE BENEFITS: As part of your sponsorship, value-added exposure: 1) Exec Salute. Select a company African-American professional to be featured. 2) Promote your business with a contributing article for an upcoming issue. Contact: [email protected]


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Demonstrate | Launch | Promote| FEATURE INDUSTRIES FOR 2016


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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES Sign-up by 4/15/16 Silver Gold Platinum {Title}

Your company receives an advertising package through kcsoul.com and TWELVE magazine.

Recognition in all media and each branded event experience, and an advertising package through kcsoul.com and TWELVE magazine.

Sponsor the complete event. Recognition in all media and each branded event experience, and an advertising package through kcsoul.com and TWELVE magazine.

$750 (THUR 6/2) $2,500 (THUR 6/2) $5,000 (THUR 6/2) Branding & Promotion Package Branding & Promotion Package Branding & Promotion Package

– Email ad (4x6)--SoulConnection

email (7,500)

– 2 week pre-event web banner

– TWELVE magazine (ad due

Friday 4/29)

– 1 month-½ page ad

– Company profile/advertorial

– Business listing in event

handout

– 1 print copy of the magazine

– Branding & Link on event website

– Product giveaways (sponsor

provided)

– Onsite event booth (2-5ft tables)

– Free Admission for four (4)

– MC Announcements

– Event poster/flyer with logo

– Email ad--SoulConnection email

(7,500)

– Exclusive email blast (7,500)

– 2 weeks pre-event web banner

– TWELVE magazine (1st ad due

Friday 4/29)

– 1-month full-page ad


handout

– 2 print copies of magazine

– Banner display (sponsor provided)

– Onsite Event poster with logo


– Giveaways (sponsor provided)


– Business banner ad on event

handout

– Free admission for ten (10)


– INCLUDES BRANDING ONE OF

THE MONEY AWARDS FOR

BUSINESS OR CAREER

– Event poster/flyer with logo

– Onsite event sponsor remarks

– Email ad--SoulConnection (7,500)

– 2 Exclusive email blast (7,500)

– 3 weeks pre-event web banner

– TWELVE magazine (1st ad due

Friday 4/29)

– 2 months full-page ad

– Company profile/advertorial


handout

– 4 print copies of magazine

– Banner display (sponsor provided)

– Onsite Event poster with logo


– Big screen Commercial onsite

– Giveaways (sponsor provided)


– Business banner ad on event

handout

– Free admission for twenty (20)


– Social Media branding

– INCLUDES BRANDING ONE OF

THE MONEY AWARDS FOR

BUSINESS OR CAREER


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KEY INDIVIDUAL PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES

SEE SPONSOR PACKAGES ON PREVIOUS PAGE

Media and Display Opportunities Sign-up by 4/15/16

Advertising-Twelve Magazine (May issue)

Vendor Video

Full pg: $125

Half pg: $50

¼ pg: $30

Buy Guide-Biz Directory Listing: $20

Booth. $150- 5 ft table and 2 chairs

Recap video ad. $50 :15sec. interview or provided commercial to be included in video that follows event. Promoted by email, social media and website.

NEW! Promotion Areas Sign-up by 4/15/16

Featured Industry exhibit zones/areas. Promote business and recruit for jobs. Key Industry Zones:

Technology

Finance

Health

Fashion

$350 Sponsorship. Exhibit booth, MC Announcements & Name on zone poster.

$150 Vendors

Mobile carriers, broadcasters to hospitals and banking institutions can be found here.

Workshops

Entrepreneurship: #Trending Biz Development Tools

Career: Break Through & Stand-Out for the job you want.


Be sure your company is announced as a specialist in one of the workshops or even sit on a panel.

ROOFTOP Networking Connect, Mix and Mingle with general guests on our outside rooftop lounge.


Some guests simply attend to broaden their professional and social network.

Money Awards

Best Business Pitch!

The Crowd Fund. Top Business Exhibitor


Exhibitors can make money by having the best display, presentation or pitch.

Tour Kansas City with KCSoul.com

Business directory-services/gifts

KC Hotspot map

Product Placement for KC video


KCSoul.com and TWELVE Magazine launch new guides for visitors and residents. Get featured online, mobile, video.


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Network 100 | Thursday, June 2, 2016: UMKC Student Union, 5100 Cherry St, KCMO 64110 (twelvekc.com/network)

- Executive Speed Networking - Career Fairs - Break-Out Sessions on Business & Professional Development - Reach: (7,500) Readership; (500) Live Events- professionals & execs

Sponsor/Ad/Vendor Order Referred By Return form by 4/15/16 and ads by: 4/29/16

Payment due by Fri 5/20/16. Payable to “100 Black Men of KC”. Attn: Network P.O. Box 300676 Kansas City, Missouri 64130

Payments also accepted online: Email: [email protected] Form may be returned by fax: 816.246.5289

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Company Name: Authorized Contact (PRINT):

Street Address:

City State Zip

Phone: Web Email:

Sponsor {Title} $5,000 See pg. 12 Sponsor {Gold} $2,500 Sponsor {Silver} $750 Sponsor $350. See pg. 13 Advertising {$20-$125} See pg. 13 Vendor {$150} Video {$50} Authorized Signature Title

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