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SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

March 5, 2017 12 PM – 5:30 PM

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BWI AIRPORT MARRIOTT 1743 West Nursery Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090

ThePinkEvent.net Event Mission

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The Pink showcases and supports women-owned businesses and women-focused charities. The event is designed to highlight feminine topics via expert speakers while creating a community that fosters sharing and networking. Our emphasis is on female entrepreneurship and empowerment while shining a spotlight on philanthropy via our selected charity partners.

Overview

The Pink Event® mixes fun & relaxation with important topics! Each year it takes place on a Sunday afternoon in March during National Women’s History Month. Ladies from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and beyond all converge on The Pink Event’s venue to enjoy the Ultimate Women’s Day Out! The event features powerful speakers, shopping, food, charity raffles, networking, and more while supporting women businesses and women-focused charities. In a nutshell, The Pink Event is a relaxing and energizing experience not to be missed.

The Venue

Our 2016 event venue will be the ultra-modern and stylish BWI Airport Marriott. The hotel is an easily accessible hotel location with fantastic amenities and a bright and inviting lobby. Other hotel perks include free shuttle service to and from BWI Airport, as well as to the Baltimore Light Rail, so you can explore the area with ease. We are able to attract attendees from the surrounding areas of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and beyond!

Based on last year’s attendance, we expect over 500 attendees to join us for the Ultimate Women’s Day Out! © 2016 Diamond Event Services

TOP REASONS TO PARTICIPATE

The Pink Event® offers the opportunity to reach and connect with diverse, mainly female attendees! Be a part of it and… Build Brand Awareness Showcase Your Products & Services Launch & Promote New Services & Products Increase Sales Before, During, & After the Event Benefit from our Strategic & Focused Marketing Efforts Increase Customer Base by Appealing to New Customers Strengthen Your Consumer Relationship with Current Customers Create Goodwill within the Local Community and Beyond by Supporting Our Selected Charity Partners

Press/Media

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MARKETING

Our promotion efforts incl., but are not limited to: Printed & Digital Flyers + Email Outreach Social Media: Facebook + Twitter + Instagram Blogs, online calendars, etc. Via our Speakers/Presenters, Charity Partners, as well as other participants Community Outreach, incl. strategic partnerships with other women-focused events Guerilla Marketing PINK Event Ambassador Program Local & National TV, Radio, and Print

FEATURED ON:

Please Note: This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list, but to familiarize our sponsors, exhibitors, and other participants with the types of marketing efforts that we have used and intend to employ. We expect 500+ attendees from primarily MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, NJ, NY. © 2016 Diamond Event Services

GENDER

Female – 98% Male – 2%

AGE BREAKDOWN

SEE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS PHOTOS: ThePinkEvent.net/photos

VIDEOS: ThePinkEvent.net/videos

Under 21 – 2% 21-29 – 5% 30-39 – 26% 40-49 – 39% 50-59 – 19% 60 & older – 9%

HOUSEHOLD INCOME Under $50K – 10% $50K - $74 – 17% $75 - $99 – 27% $100K – $199K – 26% $150K - $199K – 9% $200 & up – 4% Unknown – 7%

HIGHEST EDUCATION LEVEL High School Grad/GED – 9% Some College – 22% Associate Degree – 15% Bachelor Degree – 34% Graduate Degree – 17% Unknown – 3%

RACE

American Indian or Alaskan Native – 1% Asian/Pacific Islander – 1% Black/African American – 54% Hispanic – 3% White Caucasian – 36% Multiple Ethnicity/Other - 5%

Demographic based on surveys completed by actual 2016 event attendees/participants. Photo by Stime Dickerson Photography

© 2016 Diamond Event Services

Donate • Charity Raffle Item • VIP Swag/Gift Item • Pamper Lounge Service Advertise in Official Event Program • Business Card - $45 • Quarter Page - $65 • Half Page - $120 • Full Page - $175 Exhibit (early/general) • Standard - $200/$260 • Premium - $300/$360

Sponsor • Bronze Sponsor - $500 • Silver Sponsor - $1,000 • Gold Sponsor - $2,500 • Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 • Diamond Sponsor - $10,000

Sponsor Event Areas or Event Tote Bag • Speaker Lounge Sponsor - $1,500 • Pink Café Sponsor - $1,500 • Specialty-Bar Sponsor - $1,500 • Event Tote Bag Sponsor - $1,500 *Contact us to discuss custom sponsorship

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CHARITY RAFFLE ITEM

VIP SWAG/GIFT ITEM

Provide donated item valued at minimum of $200.

Provide swag/gift items to be placed in our VIP Swag Bags.

Item will be used in our charity raffle, during the event, to raise funds for our selected charity partners. 100% of the net proceeds from our raffles benefit our charity partners.

Approval Required for all Swag/Gift items donated.

In Exchange, we will do the following to promote your company/organization: Name listed on the Event Website Listing in Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter

PLEASE NOTE: Absolutely no brochures, business cards, or similar items will be approved. In Exchange, we will do the following to promote your company/organization: Name listed on the Event Website Listing in Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter

PAMPER LOUNGE SERVICE

Donate spa/beauty services to be offered in the Pamper Lounge to attendees. In Exchange, we will do the following to promote your company/organization: Name listed on the Event Website Listing in Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Opportunity to showcase your products & services Logo promoted on the Pamper Lounge Page of the Event Website Up to 2 Sponsor Passes w/ Lunch for Service Providers *Some restrictions may apply. © 2016 Diamond Event Services

ABOUT THE EVENT PROGRAM BOOKLET The Pink Event 2017 Event Program is professionally printed in full color and assembled on quality paper. The size of the booklet is 8 ½” by 11”. (A minimum of 500 copies distributed at the event)

In addition to advertisement, the official event program booklet will contain at a minimum: A Message from the Founder The Event Mission Statement The Event Agenda Sponsor Mentions Charity Partner’s Highlights Featured Speaker Highlights Exhibitor Listing

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT Prices include placement of your print ready Ad in the official event program. No graphic design or Ad creation is included. Business Card/Eighth Page - $45 (Size: 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”)

Quarter Page - $65 (Size: 4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Half Page - $120 (Size: 8 ½” x 5 ½”)

Full Page - $175 (Size: 8 ½” x 11”)

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PRINT READY ADVERTISEMENT: Friday, February 17, 2017 © 2016 Diamond Event Services

EXHIBITOR/VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES (Choose between two options)

Limited spaces in each retail/service category. No duplicates allowed for direct sales companies.

STANDARD EXHIBITOR SPACE EARLY REGISTRATION: $200 | GENERAL REGISTRATION: $260

One 6 ft. Covered Exhibit Table w/ two chairs Up to Two Exhibitor Passes Company Name Listed in the Event Program Booklet Logo on Exhibitor Page of Event Website Social Media Promotion via Facebook & Twitter Option to Purchase: Discounted lunch buffet ticket - $15/person

PREMIUM EXHIBITOR SPACE (Four Available)

EARLY REGISTRATION: $300 | GENERAL REGISTRATION: $360 One 8 ft. Covered Exhibit Table w/ four chairs Up to Four Exhibitor Passes Business Card Ad in the Event Program Booklet Company Name Listed in the Event Program Logo on Exhibitor Page of Event Website Social Media Promotion via Facebook & Twitter Option to Purchase: Discounted lunch buffet ticket - $15/person

Deadlines for Exhibitor Registration Early Registration Period: Until Nov. 30, 2016  General Registration Period: Dec. 1, 2016 – Jan. 31, 2017 © 2016 Diamond Event Services

SWAG BAG SPONSOR - $1,500

SPECIALITY BAR SPONSOR- $1,500

Logo on a min. of 500 Reusable VIP Event Swag/Tote Bags Name Announcement from the Stage During the Event Listing on the Event Website w/ Link and in the Event Program Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Six VIP Event Tickets

Company Logo on Bar Sign Signature Drink Named After Your Company Name Announcement from the Stage During the Event Full Color, Quarter Page Ad in the Event Program Listing on the Event Website w/ Link and in the Event Program Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Six VIP Event Tickets

(Two available)

PINK CAFÉ SPONSOR - $1,500 (Two Available)

Logo promoted on Table Signs Name Announcement from the Stage During the Event Logo on Pink Café Room Sign Full Color, Quarter Page Ad in the Event Program Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Six VIP Event Tickets

(One available)

SPEAKER LOUNGE SPONSOR - $1,500 (Two Available)

Logo shown on Speaker Lounge Screen throughout the event Name Announcement from the Stage During the Event Logo on Speaker Lounge Room Sign Full Color, Quarter Page Ad in the Event Program Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Six VIP Event Tickets © 2016 Diamond Event Services

BRONZE SPONSOR - $500 (limited) Full Color, Half Page Ad in the Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Inclusion of company logo on printed media 4 VIP Event Tickets

SILVER SPONSOR - $1,000

(limited) Full Color, Half Page Ad in the Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Inclusion of company logo on printed media One 8 ft. Covered Exhibit Table (optional) 4 Sponsor Passes with VIP Lunch Buffet 6 VIP Event Tickets

GOLD SPONSOR - $2,500

(limited) Full Color, Half Page Ad in the Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Inclusion of company logo on printed media One 8 ft. Covered Exhibit Table (optional) 4 Sponsor Passes with VIP Lunch Buffet Name Mentions in the Main Exhibit Hall during the Event Company Description on Event Website (up to 50 words) 8 VIP Event Tickets

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PLATINUM SPONSOR - $5,000

DIAMOND SPONSOR - $10,000

Full Color, Full Page Ad in the Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Inclusion of company logo on printed media Name Mentions in the Main Exhibit Hall during the Event Company Description on Event Website (up to 75 words) One 8 ft. Covered Exhibit Table (optional) 6 Sponsor Passes with VIP Lunch Buffet Company Profile Featured on The Pink Event Blog Company Logo on Event Signs & Media Screens Company Logo on Step & Repeat, Pink Carpet Event Banner 10 VIP Event Tickets

Full Color, Full Page Ad on the BACK COVER of the Event Program Booklet Social Media Promotion on Facebook & Twitter Company Name/Logo on the Event Website w/ Link Inclusion of company logo on printed media Name Mentions in the Main Exhibit Hall during the Event Company Description on Event Website (up to 100 words) One 8 ft. Covered Exhibit Table (optional) 6 Sponsor Passes with VIP Lunch Buffet Company Profile Featured on The Pink Event Blog Company Logo on Event Signs & Media Screens Company Logo on Step & Repeat, Pink Carpet Event Banner Company Logo on ALL Event Banners Speaking Opportunity from the Main Stage (up 10 mins.) Mention in any possible event promotion (print, tv, or radio) 15 VIP Event Tickets

(Two Available)

(Exclusive – One Available)


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About the Event Producer, Diamond Event Services Diamond Event Services is a Maryland-based boutique event firm specializing in creative, well-executed, and successful corporate, social, and public events. This is accomplished through expert event planning, marketing, and management.

MakeItDiamond.com ADDRESS: Diamond Event Services 8115 Maple Lawn Blvd Suite 350 Fulton, MD 20759

Each year Diamond Event Services gives back to the community by hosting The Pink Event®. Created in 2010, with its first event taking place in March 2011, The Pink Event® is the brainchild of Tamika Josephs-Smith, CEO, Event Specialist, and Marketing Consultant at Diamond Event Services.

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