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1 One Event. One Destination. Total Solution. 37 th Annual NABA WESTERN REGION STUDENT CONFERENCE Why Partner with the WRSC? Simply stated, the NABA Western Region Student Conference (WRSC) creates a platform for building brand awareness and professional development of college students. The conference provides a forum to promote your company s brand and opportunities to underwrite events and conference items such as the opening session, career fair expo, scholarships, technical sessions, lanyards & badges and conference bags. As a WRSC partner, you have the opportunity to address your firm s strategic staffing needs, developing future talent and recruiting top performing students for employment and internships. Additionally, the WRSC helps reduce company costs by limiting travel to various schools and locations in the West and Southwest. Sponsorship Opportunities Available! RESHAPING THE WORKFORCE

2 Overview The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) host four annual student conferences in the Central, Eastern, Southern and Western regions of the United States. The conferences are attended by students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting, IT, finance, economics, and general business. The Western Region Student Conference (WRSC) is held in a city in the Region, hosting over 300 students from approximately 50 colleges and universities. Colleges and Universities The following colleges and universities were represented at the 2015 WRSC. Baruch College California State University Dominguez Hills California State University Fullerton California State University Northridge California State University San Bernardino Central Washington University Community College of Denver Dallas Baptist University Dillard University Golden Gate University Grambling State University Huston-Tillotson University Jackson State University Jarvis Christian College Las Positas College Liberty University Louisiana State University Metropolitan State College of Denver Midwestern State University Prairie View A&M University Sam Houston State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Monica College Seattle Central Community College Southern Methodist University Stephen F. Austin University Texas A&M University Texas Southern University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Woman's University University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff University of California - Berkeley University of California - Los Angeles University of California - Riverside University of California - Santa Cruz University of Houston University of North Texas University of Phoenix University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Texas - Arlington University of Texas - Austin University of Texas - Dallas University of Washington - Bothell University of Washington - Seattle University of Washington - Tacoma Wiley College

3 States Represented Students attending the conference primarily come from schools located in three states located in the Western Region. The attendance is comprised mostly of students based in the Southwest and West Coast. Classifications Student membership and conference attendance is open to students from freshman to graduate school. The students are pursuing bachelor and master s degrees in accounting (76%), finance (7%), economics, and general business (9%) Corporate Partners 33 Companies participated in the 2015 WRSC to identify interns and entry level hires, and/or sponsor academic merit based scholarships. AICPA Apple A-Rocket Bank of the West Becker CPA Review Bert Smith & Co. BKD LLP California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chevron The Clorox Company Dell, Inc. Deloitte LLP Diversity Abroad Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Edward Jones EY LLP GoldGoldman Sachs GranGrant Thornton LLP KPMG McConnell Jones McGladrey Moss Adams PepsiCo Prudential Financial PwC LLP Robert Half Southwest Airlines Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) Wake Forest University Washington Society of CPAs (WSCPA) Wells Fargo Wiley CPA Excel

4 Corporate Plan A $5,000 Four (4) corporate registrations Access to our online resume book One (1) interview booth Corporate exhibitor space (six ft. table) Listing in conference publications & website Material in student conference bag Advertisement in conference media Customized interview schedules Technical Session (based on availability) Corporate Plan B $3,000 Two (2) corporate registrations Corporate exhibitor space (six ft. table) Listing in conference publications & website Corporate Plan C $1,000 Listing in conference publications & website Payments: We encourage all payments to be made through credit cards. Payments may also be mailed to: NABA Western Region, P.O. Box , Lewisville, TX Itemized Cost for Mix & Match Plans: The following items may be purchased separately or in addition to the Plan sponsorship costs. These options are for sponsors who only want certain items under each plan. Corporate Activity Investment Additional Interview Booth $375 Access to Online Resume Book $750 Corporate Registration $75 Additional Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities: The following events are also available for sponsorship. These sponsorships are in addition to the corporate participation plans. Corporate Activity Investment Badges & Lanyards $1,000 Career Expo Opening Reception $7,000 Conference Bags/Portfolios $3,500 Conference Signage $1,000 Continental Breakfast (2 Available) $1,500/day Corporate Library $4,000 Day with NABA $4,000 Student Evening Activity $9,000 Guidebook Mobile App $2,000 Hotel Key Cards and Holders $2,000 Registration Desk $1,000 Scholarship Luncheon 1 (2 Available) $5,000 Scholarships $1,000-$5,000 Student Travel 2 Technical Sessions $1,000 Welcome Reception $4,000 Ice Cream Social $2,000 CPA Exam Bootcamp $1,000 1 Full sponsorship of the Scholarship Luncheon is available for $10, Student Travel is to assist students travelling from distant cities and defrays the cost of airfare and lodging for the conference (Amount is negotiable). Please complete the Registration Form. All payments for corporate participation must be made before Friday, September 16, Custom Sponsorship Packages also available: Custom Sponsorship Packages also available: Looking for something you didn t see on this menu of opportunities? If you have a unique idea or concept that will enhance your presence and participation in the WRSC, please call us today to discuss details so we create custom sponsorship packages to meet your needs. Think of us as an extension of your HR and Marketing teams!

5 Your company may choose to participate in the Western Region Student Conference through one of the three plans or additional sponsorship opportunities. To participate, please complete the information below by Friday, September 16, SPONSOR NAME: PRIMARY CONTACT S NAME: TITLE: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: SECONDARY CONTACT S NAME: TITLE: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: All payment for corporate participation must be made by Friday, September 16, We encourage all payments to be made through credit cards. Payments may also be mailed to the PO Box below. My Company s participation is $ based on our choices in the appropriate sections on the following page.. Our online system can accept payments via Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Checks may be mailed as noted below: Mail to: NABA Western Region, P.O. Box , Lewisville, TX Please make checks payable to NABA Western Region Please note that expressing an interest does not guarantee you will underwrite the event. We must receive your registration to guarantee sponsorship. Sponsorship is granted on a first come first serve basis. You will be invoiced upon receipt of your registration form. Cancellation Policy: Submission of the registration form constitutes a formal commitment by your firm or organization to attend NABA s Western Regional Student Conference. In order to cover the costs of resume sourcing, administration, planning of the event, registration and other expenses all funds received are non-refundable. For additional information please contact SWCHAIR@nabawr.net

6 My company will participate in NABA s 2016 Western Region Student Conference. We have checked the box to indicate our selection for the Corporate Participation Plan, and/or Mix & Match Items and/or Sponsorship choice. I. CORPORATE PARTICIPATION PLANS (If applicable, please check one. See Corporate Prospectus for details of what is included in each plan.) Corporate Plan A $5,000 Corporate Plan B $3,000 Corporate Plan C $1,000 II. ITEMIZED COST FOR MIX & MATCH PLANS The following items may be purchased separately or in addition to the Plan A or B sponsorship costs. These options are for sponsors who only want certain items under each plan. Item Investment Quantity $ Access to Online Resume Book $750 Additional Interview Booth* (additional Interview schedule) $375 each Corporate Registration (includes event tickets & career expo access) $75 each III. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The following events are also available for sponsorship. These sponsorships are in addition to the corporate participation plans. Corporate Activity** Investment $ Badges & Lanyards $1,000 Career Expo Opening Reception (3 Available) $7,000 Conference Bags/Portfolios $3,500 Conference Signage $1,000 Continental Breakfast (2 Available) $1,500 (per day) Corporate Library $4,000 Day with NABA $4,000 Student Evening Activity $4,000 Guidebook Mobile App $2,000 Hotel Key Cards and Holders $2,000 Registration Desk $1,000 Scholarship Program (2 Available) $5,000 Scholarships $1,000 - $5,000 Student Travel Technical Sessions $1,000 Welcome Reception $4,000 Ice Cream Social $2,000 CPA Exam Bootcamp $1,000 **The sponsorship opportunities are offered to interested companies on a first come first serve basis. The corporate registration form must be completed, received and confirmed by the Region before the opportunity is considered taken.