Sponsorships and Events Sponsorship rates, events calendar and event descriptions for 2016 Events Calendar...2 Platnium Sponsorship...3 Gold Sponsorship...4 Silver Sponsorship...5 VIP Reseption Sponsorship...6 Mini Sponsorship...7 Panel Discussion Events Calendar...8 Deals of the Year...9 A Conversation with Houston s Energy Leaders... 10 Book of Lists Party... 11 Residential Real Estate Awards... 12 Bizwomen Mentoring Monday... 13 Landmark Awards... 14 Women Who Mean Business Awards... 15 C-Suite Awards... 16 Fast 100 Awards...17 Best Corporate Counsel Awards... 18 Best Places to Work... 19 40 Under 40...20 Women in Energy Leadership Awards... 21 Questions?...22 Questions? Contact nbrown@bizjournals.com
2016 Events Calendar Find more information at HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» Deals of the Year Awards Gala January 21, 2016 Four Seasons Hotel 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. A Conversation with Houston s Energy Leaders Breakfast February 23, 2016 Houstonian Hotel 7 a.m. 9 a.m. Landmark Awards Dinner April 14, 2016 Omni Houston Hotel Riverway 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Women Who Mean Business Awards Date: May 11, 2016 Where: Hilton Americas 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Best Places to Work Awards Luncheon October 12, 2016 Where: Hilton Americas 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 40 Under 40 Awards October 27, 2016 Where: TBD 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. NOMINATE SOMEONE Submit a nomination for one of our 2016 programs at HoustonBusinessJournal. com/nomination Book of Lists Party February 25, 2016 Alley Theatre 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Residential Real Estate (RRE) Awards Breakfast March 24, 2016 Omni Houston Hotel Riverway 7:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Bizwomen Mentoring Monday April 4, 2016 Junior League Houston 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. C-Suite Awards Gala August 11, 2016 Royal Sonesta 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Fast 100 Awards Luncheon September 9, 2016 Where: Royal Sonesta 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Best Corporate Counsel Awards Dinner September 27, 2016 Where: Hilton Americas 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Women in Energy Leadership Awards November 10, 2016 Houstonian Hotel 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. PAGE 2 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Platinum Sponsorship Platinum Sponsorship Benefits Includes: Logo placement on all ads marketing the event in HBJ. Logo placement in all e-blasts marketing the event. Logo included on HBJ s event site. Permission to use the event logo on displays and promotional materials. Logo on awards. One full-page full color ad in the event supplement Premium ad placement. Front cover logo placement. Sponsor letter in the event supplement of HBJ published the week of the event. Receive 80,000 run of site impressions for a two week period (starting the day of the event). Display table at event (not all events allow a display table). Two tables of 10 at the event with preferred table placement. Table sign with company logo. Receive recognition from podium. Event speaking opportunity. Opportunity to have company representative present awards to honorees (category decided by HBJ). Opportunity to distribute gifts or promotion items at place settings (with prior approval). Logo included on signage at event. Logo on HBJ step and repeat (exclusive for Platinum sponsors only). Logo recognition in the Thank You advertisement Fifty copies of the event supplement. List of attendees and award winners with contact information (excluding email addresses) provided before and after event. First right of renewal for next years event within 60 days after the event. Industry exclusivity pertains to sponsorship only. There may be businesses in your category that may attend the event and/or advertise in the special section. There can be more than one platinum sponsor, respecting industry exclusivity. Platinum Sponsor fee $28,000 payable within thirty days prior to the event. HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» PAGE 3 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Gold Sponsorship Gold Sponsorship Benefits Includes: Logo placement on all ads marketing the event in HBJ. Logo placement in all e-blasts marketing the event. Logo included on HBJ s event site. Permission to use the event logo on displays and promotional materials. One half-page full color ad in the event supplement Premium ad placement. Front cover logo placement. Sponsor letter in the event supplement of HBJ published the week of the event. Receive 80,000 run of site impressions for a two week period (starting the day of the event). Display table at event (not all events allow a display table). One table of 10 at the event with preferred table placement. Table sign with company logo. Receive recognition from podium. Opportunity to have company representative present awards to honorees (category decided by HBJ). Opportunity to distribute gifts or promotion items at place settings (with prior approval). Logo included on signage at event. Logo recognition in the Thank You advertisement List of attendees and award winners with contact information (excluding email addresses) provided before and after event. First right of renewal for next years event within 60 days after the event. Industry exclusivity pertains to sponsorship only. There may be businesses in your category that may attend the event and/or advertise in the special section. There can be more than one gold sponsor, respecting industry exclusivity. Gold Sponsor fee $18,000 payable within thirty days prior to the event. HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» PAGE 4 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Silver Sponsorship Silver Sponsorship Benefits Includes: Logo placement on all ads marketing the event in HBJ. Logo placement in all e-blasts marketing the event. Logo included on HBJ s event site. Permission to use the event logo on displays and promotional materials. One 3/8 page full color ad in the event supplement Front cover logo placement. Sponsor letter in the event supplement of HBJ published the week of the event. Display table at event (not all events allow a display table). Receive 5 tickets to the event. Receive recognition from podium. Opportunity to distribute gifts or promotion items at place settings (with prior approval). Logo included on signage at event. Logo recognition in the Thank You advertisement List of attendees and award winners with contact information (excluding email addresses) provided before and after event. First right of renewal for next years event within 60 days after the event. Silver Sponsor fee $12,000 payable within thirty days prior to the event. HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» PAGE 5 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
VIP Reception Sponsorship The VIP Reception honors the award winners in an intimate setting usually at a local restaurant where they mingle and meet their fellow colleagues and event sponsors. Benefits Include: Your company would be the exclusive VIP reception sponsor. Receive 5 tickets for your staff to attend this exclusive VIP reception. Receive five tickets to the actual event. Receive a table at the VIP event to display materials. (not all events allow a display table) Your company logo would be included on all promotional materials promoting this VIP reception. Your company logo would be on VIP reception event signage. Receive recognition at VIP reception. VIP Reception Investment is $8,500. *Not applicable to all events. Receive podium recognition at the event. Your company s logo will be included in the event thank you ad that will be appear in the special section. Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsor logos included in reception materials. VIP Reception Investment is $8,500. (VIP Reception Sponsorship does not apply to all events) HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» PAGE 6 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Mini Sponsorships Registration Sponsorship - $2,500 Signage at registration area provided by HBJ May assist with handing out name tags/greeting guests Recognition from podium Two tickets to the event Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Display Table Sponsorship - $1,500 Display table during event registration with opportunity to hand out collateral Recognition from podium Two tickets to the event Attendee List Valet Sponsorship - Price varies by event Signage at valet area Ability to have collateral placed in each valet parked car Recognition from podium Five tickets to the event Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Entertainment Sponsorship - $2,000 Provide music/entertainment for event during networking and registration Recognition from podium Signage by entertainer provided by HBJ Two tickets to the event Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Centerpiece Sponsorship - $4,000 Sponsor message will be created to showcase on or around the customized centerpiece created by HBJ reflective of the event theme Recognition from podium Four tickets to the event Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Cocktail Sponsorship - $5,000 Signage with logo in bar area Ability to supply napkins with company logo Ability to create signature drink Recognition from podium Logo on Thank You ad Five tickets to the event Attendee List Gift Bag Sponsorship - $2,000 Supply gift bag to be handed out at the event Supply logo branded item in gift bag Two tickets to the event Recognition from podium Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Dessert Sponsorship - $4,000 Ability to have a branded item on dessert, or may supply logo branded dessert item for all guests Recognition from podium Four tickets to the event Logo on Thank You ad Attendee List Not all Mini Sponsorships apply to all events HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» PAGE 7 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
2016 Panel Discussion Events Calendar HBJ will host a suite of panel discussion events with industry specific business topics or geographic area outlook. These morning breakfast panels of up to 5 experts will be moderated by the HBJ Editorial team. Find more information at HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event HELPFUL HINT Registration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. HoustonBusinessJournal.com/event» Event Sponsorship ½ page 4-color ad in section (produced after the event) Logo on section cover Invited on stage to give 2 minute introduction Attendee list (excluding email addresses) 10 tickets to event Industry Exclusivity Logo on promotion materials and event signage Contract Advertiser - $8,000 Non-Contract Advertiser - $10,000 Supporting Sponsorship ¼ page 4-color ad in section (produced after the event) 5 tickets to event Attendee list Not industry exclusive $5,000 Succession Planning Panel Discussion March 22 Technology and Innovation Panel Event April 29 Bay Area/Galveston Means Business June 1 Katy/West Houston Means Business July 15 Nonprofits Panel Discussion July 29 Fort Bend Means Business August 19 The Woodlands Means Business October 7 Exclusive Sponsorship - $25,000 PAGE 8 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Deals of the Year Awards Gala January 21, 2016 Join us as we celebrate the top deal makers in Houston s business community! We ll recognize the key players who made them happen, from brokers and developers to attorneys, architects, economic development officials, engineers and financiers. A winner will be announced in ten categories with one deal taking the grand prize. Each deal will be recognized on stage, receive an award and be profiled in our special publication. Where: Four Seasons Hotel When: 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. PAGE 9 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
A Conversation with Houston s Energy Leaders Breakfast February 23, 2016 As goes energy, so goes Houston. That s why the Houston Business Journal is sitting down with top thought leaders to discuss the future of this dynamic industry over a seated breakfast. HBJ s editor (or reporter) will host a conversation with leaders from the energy industry, allowing the audience a Q&A opportunity at the end of the conversation. Where: Houstonian Hotel When: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Last year s attendance: 330 Houston Business Journal s Conversation with PLATINUM SPONSOR LEADERS GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR YOUR LIFE. YOUR DAY. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PAGE 10 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Book of Lists Party February 25, 2016 The HBJ Book of Lists party will honor business executives ranked in the Houston Business Journal Book of Lists representing every local industry from health care and technology to accounting and real estate. This is considered the ultimate business networking event in the city. Where: Alley Theatre 615 Texas Avenue When: 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Last year s attendance: 400 ATTEND THE NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR! 2016 BOOK OF LISTS CELEBRATION Network with Houston s elite as we celebrate the CEOs that make up Houston s economy. JOIN US THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 5:30 PM 8:00 PM 615 Texas Ave Houston TX 77002 The event features backstage tours of the newly remodeled Alley Theatre, amazing networking opportunities with heavy hors d oeuvres and drinks. Listed executives in the Book of Lists receive two complimentary nontransferable tickets. Email Aubrey Stuart at astuart@bizjournals.com to register or call 713-395-9613. REGISTER HERE: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/event/130841 HOST PLATINUM BOX OFFICE SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS Established 1967 PAGE 11 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Residential Real Estate (RRE) Awards Breakfast March 24, 2016 Join the Houston Business Journal and the Houston Association of Realtors for the Top Residential Real Estate Professional Awards - Over 400 businessmen and women including the who s who of Houston real estate will be on hand to honor the 2016 winners. Where: Omni Houston Hotel Riverway When: 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Last year s attendance: 540 TOP 25 residential real estate AWARDS Sponsors PAGE 12 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Bizwomen Mentoring Monday April 4, 2016 Join the Houston Business Journal on April 4th for an event happening across the country on the same day - Bizwomen Mentoring Monday. The Bizwomen breakfast event provides mentorship opportunities for professional women in Houston. A diverse group of Houston s top C-suite businesswomen executives, 40 in total, will serve as mentors to a group of over 300 women attendees. During this speed mentoring program, each attendee will have the opportunity to have one-onone coaching sessions (7 minutes max) with the mentor they choose. In addition the program includes a keynote speaker and allows for networking prior to the formal event. Where: Junior League of Houston When: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MENTORING MONDAY Event Overview: The second annual Mentoring Monday event is set for March 30,2015 in 43 cities across the United States, from Albany to Honolulu. Building on your successful women s community, Mentoring Monday brings together 40 of the top women in town with hundreds who are eager to learn from them. The speed coaching format is a catalyst for meaningful introductions and quick conversations between women from all walks of life. Last year, more than 9,000 women participated nationwide. Event Details: Date: March 30, 2015 Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Junior League Houston Recognition from podium as a sponsor. Opportunity to contribute premium items for the swag bag provided to mentors. (40+ items and recommended value of each $10+). Participation in a pre-event for mentors. Company logo and/or company name on all marketing material promoting the event. Company logo on signage at the event. Display table to promote company products/ services at the event. Mentor and Attendee mailing list for follow-up marketing (excluding email addresses). 10 tickets to event. Mentoring at its best: fast, furious and fun Cost: $5,000 PAGE 13 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
A W A R D S Landmark Awards Dinner April 14, 2016 On Thursday, April 14, the envelopes will be opened and the winners revealed at the Houston Business Journal s 2016 Landmark Awards. Winners in multiple categories will be announced in front of the commercial real estate community over a seated dinner. Where: Omni Houston Hotel Riverway When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL A W A R D S HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL A W A R D S Celebrating Houston's Best Commercial Real Estate Projects HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL A W A R D S HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL A W A R D S HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL Host HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL A W A R D S A W A R D S Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor PAGE 14 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Women Who Mean Business Awards Date: May 11, 2016 Houston Business Journal s first ever Women Who Mean Business awards event recognizes women finalists with three award programs. Businesswoman of the Year recognizes Houston s most outstanding women business executives in the for profit and nonprofit categories. From the finalists, one will be selected the 2015 Businesswoman of the Year For Profit, and another the 2015 Businesswoman of the Year Nonprofit. The Women to Watch awards recognizes women who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a difference at her company. The Top 25 women-owned business awards recognizes the top 25 privately held firms based on their previous years revenue. Companies are privately held firms in which women own 51 percent or more of the interest or stock of the business. Where: Hilton Americas When: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PAGE 15 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
C-Suite Awards Gala August 11, 2016 Join us as we recognize this year s top C-Level executives. The Houston Business Journal will honor finalists and winners in these categories: Chief Information Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Chief Marketing Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Technology Officer THE SEARCH IS OVER Chief People Officer Chief Financial Officer Where: Royal Sonesta When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Last year s attendance: 365 WELCOME TO THE 2015 C-SUITE AWARDS # H B J C S U I T E HOSTED BY H O U S T O N B U S I N E S S J O U R N A L PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS YOUR LIFE. YOUR DAY. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PAGE 16 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Fast 100 Awards Luncheon September 9, 2016 On September 9th, excitement will fill the air at the Houston Fast 100 Awards Ceremony as more than 750 businessmen and women eagerly wait to hear who will be No. 1! The Houston Fast 100 is ranked by two year growth. All of the companies on the list are headquartered within the ten-county Houston metropolitan area and have been doing business for a minimum of five years. Where: Royal Sonesta When: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Last year s attendance: 670 FAST 100 2015 PLATINUM SPONSOR: GOLD SPONSORS: SILVER SPONSOR: ADDITIONAL SPONSOR: PAGE 17 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Best Corporate Counsel Awards Dinner September 27, 2016 Join the Houston Business Journal as we honor the 2016 Best Corporate Counsel. Meet the top legal minds of corporate Houston who are among the best and brightest in the legal profession. Where: Hilton Americas When: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. BEST CORPORATE COUNSEL AWARDS CEREMONY # HBJBCC PLATINUM SPONSOR CHARTER GOLD SPONSOR L EGAL GROUP ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSOR PAGE 18 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Best Places to Work Awards Luncheon October 12, 2016 Join us for the 15th annual Best Places to Work Awards Luncheon where we will honor the top places to work in Houston. Find out how Houston s top organizations rank according to the 10 core areas of engagement: teamwork, retention, alignment with goals, trust with coworkers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, job satisfaction, and benefits. Where: Hilton Americas When: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Last year s attendance: 715 Platinum Sponsor: Centerpiece SPONSOR: ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSOR: HOST: PAGE 19 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
40 Under 40 Awards Reception October 27, 2016 Celebrate Houston s rising young stars of business! Houston Business Journal will honor 40 outstanding young business professionals in Houston under the age of 40 with its 40 Under 40 awards program. Honorees are noted for their take-charge attitude, business acumen, sharp business-like approach, have the respect of their colleagues and are committed to their communities beyond their job requirements. A special section profiles the 40 individuals and includes a complete list of the winners. Where: TBD When: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Last year s attendance: 250 40 Under 40 Awards Event Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Additional Sponsor: Host: PAGE 20 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Women in Energy Leadership Awards November 10, 2016 Join the Houston Business Journal for our second annual Women in Energy Leadership Awards event where we will honor the top women of Houston s energy companies at an awards ceremony. Where: Houstonian Hotel When: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Last year s attendance: 375 PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSOR HOUSTON PAGE 21 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS
Questions? We are happy to answer any questions you have about the information in this packet. If you do not have an assigned Account Executive, please use the contact information below. Happy Sponsoring! Sponsorship Inquiries Nancy Brown Director of Advertising 713-395-9618 nbrown@bizjournals.com Event Inquiries Aubrey Stuart Marketing & Promotions Manager 713-395-9613 astuart@bizjournals.com Resources» Events calendar: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/calendar/» Nominations: http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/nomination/» Sponsorship & advertising information: http://www.bizjournalsmediakit.com/websites/houston/ PAGE 22 OF 22 HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL» 2016 SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS