Registration fees:
$10 - for students (with identification)
$20 - for all other participants and guests
$25 - at the door
Parking, Directions, and Setup info:
Parking for the event is free to all vendors, sponsors, and attendees.Parking is located at the NJIT Parking Deck:
You can also find directions and parking information here:
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WHAT can you get out of attending?
- increase your knowledge base of businesses are in the area
- networking
- expand your clientele
WHO should come?
- small business owners
- vendors
- company representatives
- aspiring entrepreneurs
- YOU!
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT:
- Testimonials:
“...I would like to share with you by personally inviting you to accompany me at the GNEC Inaugural Opportunity Awards Breakfast. This organization has been instrumental in my growth as a small business owner and you will have to see for yourself just how!”
Tamara Mangum-Thomas – CEO/President, Sharpened Image, Inc.
- click here for our Video Montage!
The Annual Opportunities & Awards Breakfast, hosted by GNEC, will be a venue for small businesses & entrepreneurs to meet providers of business opportunities, resources & capital.
The event is scheduled for Friday, June 20th, 2014 from 8:30am to 12:00pm on the campus of New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Join us for an opportunity to network, communicate, & recognize small business owners, entrepreneurs, & community advocates who have contributed to the economic growth, development, & integrity of the Greater Newark small business community.
Key Note Speaker
This year's Awardees are...
Special Recognition
Community Advocates
Newark Regional Business Partnership
Small Businesses of the Year
Zahra Amanpour, IndieGrove
Praveen & Rajeev Mudumba , Intelli Health Care Solutions
Glenis Mojica, O-P Multiservices
Ivan LeBron, Broad Street Auto Center
For sponsorship packages and ticket information, please see below.
Why not take the opportunity to make your participation in this year’s event extend far beyond attending! Balance cost with the opportunity to increase your visibility to both current and prospective customers. Choose a sponsorship package that will best reinforce your company’s image.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
PLATINUM EVENT SPONSOR PACKAGE - $5,000
- Prominently recognized as the highest level on all event advertisements and written communications
- Company banner displayed prominently at the event 8 tickets for representatives of your company or guests
- Prominent mention of your company as co-sponsor of the event
- Two standard 6’ tables to be used for your company display (preference to table location)
- Company name and contact information prominently displayed in the electronic program booklet
- Complimentary full page ad (7.187” x 9.75””) in the electronic program booklet
GOLD EVENT SPONSOR PACKAGE - $3,000
- Recognized as associate - sponsor on all event advertisements and written communications
- 5 tickets for representatives of your company or guests
- One standard 6’ table to be used for your company display
- Company name and contact information prominently displayed in the electronic program booklet
- Complimentary 1/2 page ad (7.187” x 4.75”) in the electronic program booklet
SILVER VENDOR TABLE SPONSOR PACKAGE - $1,000
- 2 tickets for representatives of your company
- One standard 6’ table to be used for your company display
- Company name and contact information displayed in the electronic program booklet
- Complimentary 1/3 page ad (4.687” x 4.75” Square; 2.187” x 9.75” V) in the electronic program booklet
PUBLIC AGENCIES PACKAGE - $750
- 3 tickets for representatives of your company
- One standard 6’ table to be used for your company display
- Company name and contact information displayed in the electronic program booklet
- Complimentary 1/3 page ad (4.687” x 4.75” Square; 2.187” x 9.75” V) in the electronic program booklet
M/W/S/DBE AND PYEP/UEDI/NEETI ALUMNI SPONSOR PACKAGE - $150
(Must be classified as an M/W/S/DBE by reputable organization)
- 2 tickets for representatives of your company
- One standard 6’ table to be used for your company display
- Company name and contact information displayed in the electronic program booklet
- Complimentary 1/6 page ad (2.187”x4.5” V; 4.5”x2.187” H) in the electronic program booklet