Sponsors Meet Investors and Innovative Companies.

Gain Exposure to over 100 Investors and Innovative Companies that Fuel the Growth of Economy.

Sponsors at SPEC first meet presenting companies at the VIP reception and continue meeting other companies at the Capital Expo.  Sponsors meet top private equity investors with over $560 million in investment capital represented and make connections with top company executives.

Sponsors are exposed to thousands of companies in print ads, web presence, email marketing, direct mail, conference book, and extensive on-site recognition.

At the event, hundreds of companies will attend. Your company will have a physical presence within the Capital Expo.  You will have an abundance of opportunities to address the attendees and establish your firm’s expertise.

Last year we had over 200 attendees of angel investors, venture capitalists, and high growth innovative companies in areas such as high tech, consumer products, bio-tech, green energy, medical and more.

 Access to an anticipated 200 Investors, , Venture Capitalists, Fund Managers, 

, and more.

 Your Advertisement in the SPEC Conference Guide given to all attendees.

 You'll have a Table in the Capital Expo.

 Your Logo displayed on Banners and the Revolving Slide Show at the conference.

 Gain Massive Electronic Media Exposure for Your Company on our website and with the multiple emails sent to our 17,000 contacts in our database of companies and investors.

 Your Company will be interviewed on SPEC Talk Radio Show and exposed to our entire audience of listeners.

Industry Sectors and Selection Criteria: Conference participants will see emerging growth opportunities from throughout the U.S. These companies will have been pre-screened to address the "common sense" criteria of value, proof of concept, proprietary edge, scalability, competitive advantage and potential for success; applied by most venture capitalists, Angel investors, investment partnerships and private equity funds.

Presenting companies at the event are primarily drawn from the following business sectors: Enterprise Software - Advanced Materials - Healthcare Services - Life Sciences - Specialty Retail - Computer Technology - Energy Technology - Medical Devices - Education & Training - Manufacturing Technology - New Media and Publishing - Financial Services - Medical Technology - Information Management Systems - Distance Learning - Consumer Marketing - Outsourced Business Services - Telecommunications - Consumer Products - Network Security - Wireless - Internet-Based Business Solutions - Supply Chain Management - Business Process Management and Mobile Communications.

Available Sponsorships

For more information on sponsorship, contact Karen Rands at 678-222-3473 or email us.


Headline Sponsor

• Choice of Participation in:
      a. Kick off Address
      b. Lunch Keynote Address
      c. Capital Community Celebration Keynote Address

• 4 Tickets to SPEC

• Recognition by Conference representative at front end of session

• Headline Sponsor listing in all conference promotion ads

• Headline Sponsor listing and company logo on conference flyer mailed nationally to 7500+ venture capitalists, investment bankers, corporate investors, accredited investors, and entrepreneurs *

• Company logo displayed prominently at conference

• Premier Exhibit Space (double size)

• Headline Sponsor listing and company logo with hyperlink on conference web site

• Full page ad in SPEC Conference Book

• Logo used as part of the running slide show presentation during sessions

• Access to and Networking with investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital

• Participation in the VIP Reception other investors, sponsors and innovative companies

• Breakfast and refreshments

• Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

 Download Sponsor Package

Platinum Sponsor

• Opportunity to establish your expertise as a moderator in a break-out session and as participant. 

• 3 tickets to SPEC

• Sponsor listing in conference promotion ads

• Company logo displayed prominently at the conference

• Sponsors Listing and company logo on conference flyer mailed nationally to 7,500+ venture capitalists, investment bankers, corporate investors, accredited investors, and entrepreneurs *

• Exhibit Space

• Sponsor listing and Company logo with hyperlink on Conference web site

• Half page ad in SPEC Conference Book

• Logo used as part of the running slide show presentation during sessions

• Access to and Networking with investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital

• Participation in the VIP Reception other investors, sponsors and innovative companies

• Breakfast and refreshments

• Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

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Premier Sponsor

• Choice of participation as:
     a. Sponsor during expo breaks - receive special recognition
     b. Lunch & Keynote speaker Sponsor
     c. Kickoff the morning welcome message and the Innovative Company Showcase

• 3 tickets to SPEC

• Sponsors Listing and company logo on conference flyer mailed nationally to 7,500+ venture capitalists, investment bankers, corporate investors, accredited investors, and entrepreneurs *

• Sponsor listing in conference promotion ads

• Company logo displayed prominently at the tables during the Segment Chosen

• Exhibit Space

• Sponsor listing and Company logo with hyperlink on Conference web site

• Half page ad in SPEC Conference Book

• Access to and Networking with investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital

• Participation in the VIP Reception other investors, sponsors and innovative companies

• Breakfast and refreshments

• Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

 Download Sponsor Package

Gold Sponsor

• Choice of participation as panelist in:
     a. Investor Panel
     b. Entrepreneur Panel

• 2 tickets to SPEC

• Sponsors Listing on conference brochure mailed nationally to 7,500+ venture capitalists, investment bankers, corporate investors, accredited investors, and entrepreneurs *

• Gold Sponsor listing in conference promotion ads

• Company logo displayed at the conference

• Exhibit Space  

• Sponsor listing and Company logo

• Quarter page ad in SPEC Conference Book

• Logo used as part of the running slide show presentation during sessions

• Access to and Networking with investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital

• Participation in the VIP Reception other investors, sponsors and innovative companies

• Breakfast and refreshments

• Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

Download Sponsor Package


Expo Sponsor/Exhibitor

• Admission to SPEC

• Company logo displayed at the Expo Entrance

• Exhibitor Table

• Business Card size Ad in SPEC Conference Book

• Business Name listed on conference website

• Access to and Networking with investors representing over $560 Million in investment capital

• Participation in the VIP Reception other investors, sponsors and innovative companies

• Breakfast and refreshments

• Admission to Educational Break-out Sessions*

Download Sponsor Package

Media or Co-op Sponsor

• Display information on the general sponsor table at expo

• Company logo displayed at the conference

• Company logo displayed in projected information
  
  $In-Kind Advertisement Trade

• Reference on your website

• Three or more emails to your distribution list created by SPEC

• Article, ad in trade publication, or comparable exposure

• Contact Karen Rands for details at email us or 678-222-3473

Download Sponsor Package

Other Options

• Don’t see a sponsorship package that fits your needs, then contact us so we can see what we can do to customize a package for your firm to meet your goal of reaching this phenomenal group of entrepreneurs and investors.

*  NOTE:  Actual features of sponsor package may vary according to the total number of sponsors at that level, such as # of tickets made available and inclusion in the mailing is based on timing of acceptance.  Please download the sponsor package for the most current information.