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June 27-29, 2016
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INFORMATION GUIDE
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It is my pleasure to invite you to join the Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council for the 2016 Ohio Business Opportunity Fair (OBOF) in downtown Columbus, Ohio, June 27-29.
The OBOF is Ohio’s premier conference, bringing hundreds of corporate executives, minority business owners and government officials together each year. Held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the OBOF has a well-known distinction as a vehicle for developing relationships between minority businesses, corporations, and government agencies.
This year’s OBOF offers attendees an extraordinary procurement forum especially designed to maximize opportunities for growth. Through networking sessions, workshops, and the OBOF Trade Show, this three-day event for Ohio’s supplier diversity community provides access to procurement opportunities and exceptional minority owned businesses.
To register for the 2016 OBOF, please visit OhioMSDC.org/obof by May 27 to take advantage of substantial savings on registration fees and maximize your offerings as a sponsor.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the OMSDC, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in Columbus!
Best regards,
Keith L. Eakins, Jr.President & CEO
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LocationMost events of the 2016 OBOF will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the connected Hyatt Regency Columbus. The OBOF Safari Golf Classic is held at the Columbus Zoo & Aquariums’ Safari Golf Course in Powell, Ohio, a short drive north of Columbus.
Safari Golf Club4853 West Powell Road Powell, Ohio 43065(614) 645-3444safarigolf.columbuszoo.org
The Greater Columbus Convention Center400 N. High StColumbus, Ohio 43215(614) 827-2500www.columbusconventions.com
The Hyatt Regency Columbus350 N. High StColumbus, Ohio 43215(614) 463-1234columbusregency.hyatt.com/
The OBOF OnlineFor the most up-to-date information on OBOF 2016, including sponsorship and registration, please visit www.OhioMSDC.org/obof.
Photographic ImagesRegistration and attendance at, or participation in, OMSDC meetings and other activities constitute an agreement by the registrant to OMSDC’s use and distribution, both now and in the future, of the reg-istrant or attendee’s name, likeness, image, voice, comments and/or appearance in any and all me-dia, including the Internet, for any purpose consistent with the OMSDC’s mission, without compensation.
Sponsorship OpportunitiesAs an OMSDC-certified minority owned business or local corporate member, position your company for greater visibility with a strategic sponsorship at the 2016 Ohio Business Opportunity Fair.
Program Book AdvertisingPromote your company’s supplier diversity program or your products, services and solutions with an ad in the OBOF Program Book. For more information, please contact OMSDC Director of Marketing & Public Relations Aaron Powell Jr. at apowell@ohiomsdc.org or (614) 225-6959.
Corporate MembershipJoin the dozens of corporations dedicated to minority supplier development and become an OMSDC local corporate member. For more information, please contact:
LaShawn ReedDirector of Corporate Relationslreed@ohiomsdc.org or (216) 363-0008
MBE CertificationWhen you become certified with the OMSDC, you join the ranks of the most premier MBEs of our region. For more information, please contact:
Shanelle JohnsonMBE Certification Directorsjohnson@ohiomsdc.org or (216) 363-0005
Kellye HickmanDayton & Cincinatti Area Certification Managerkhickman@ohiomsdc.org or (937) 226-8265
Brandon LasterMBE Certification Managerblaster@ohiomsdc.org or (216) 363-0004
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Monday, June 27, 2016
OBOF Safari Golf ClassicSafari Golf Course4853 Powell RoadPowell, Ohio 43065
9:00 am - 10:15 amRegistration
10:30 amTee Time
4:00 pm Dinner & Award Presentation
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Columbus Convention Center400 N. High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
10:00 am | Battelle GrandRegistration & Booth Set Up
Hyatt Regency350 N. High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
11:00 am – 1:15 pm | Delaware Town Hall Meeting & Luncheon
1:30 pm – 4:15 pmWorkshops
1:30 pmWorkshop Session A
2:45 pmBreak
3:00 pmWorkshop Session B
Columbus Convention Center400 N. High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
5:30 pm | Battelle MezzanineNetworking Reception
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Columbus Convention Center400 N. High StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215
7:30 am – 8:30 amNetworking Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:00 amMatchmaker
10 am - 3 pm | Battelle GrandTrade Show
10:00 amRibbon Cutting & Trade Show Opening
12:15 pmKeynote Speaker &Trade Show Luncheon
OBOF EVENT SCHEDULE
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OBOF TRADE FAIR
Build relationships as you connect with corporate and minority exhibitors at the 2016 OBOF Trade Show on Wednesday, June 29, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
This one-day event features hundreds of exhibitors who showcase their innovative products, services and solutions and is attended by key procurement executives and top minority businesses.
Whether you’re an exhibitor or walking the Trade Show floor, you’ll discover that the 2016 OBOF offers the most comprehensive forum for conducting business. Your participation is a great opportunity to
demonstrate your company’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
Buyers can acquaint themselves with the capabilities of world-class diverse suppliers who are ready to provide products, services and solutions to major corporations, hospitals, universities, fellow MBEs and other buying organizations.
The OBOF Trade Show allows minority business owners to cluster numerous sales calls with a number of Fortune 500 companies and other buying institutions. It’s the only place you can accomplish so much, so conveniently.
Local Corporate Members
NMSDC-Certified Minority-Owned Businesses
Non-affiliated Corporation or MBE
Booth Fees
$1,050
$850
$1,150
$1,000
$800
$1,100
Before 5/28/16 Beginning 5/28/16
SET UP SHOW DAY MOVE OUT
Tuesday, June 28
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Full OBOF RegistrationFull Registration for the 2016 Ohio Business Opportunity Fair covers attendance to the following OBOF events: Monday - Safari Golf Classic; Tuesday - Town Hall Meeting & Lunch, Workshops, Evening Networking Reception; Wednesday - Networking Breakfast, Trade Show and Lunch.*Full Corporate Registration includes Matchmaker
Full OBOF Registration Fees do not include booth fees for the Trade Show.
Membership & Certification ValidationIn order to take advantage of discounted registration prices, your membership and certification must be verified by OMSDC. MBEs must be an OMSDC-certified MBE or hold an OMSDC Subscription Service. Corporate members are procurement entities paying local corporate dues to OMSDC. If your corporate membership or MBE certification is not current or cannot be verified by OMSDC,you will be charged the corporate non-member or non-certified supplier registration rate.
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND PAID FOR BY MAY 27, 2016.
Online RegistrationYou can register online at www.OhioMSDC.org/OBOF. You must have a valid e-mail address to register online and receive confirmation. Online registration must be paid by June 17, 2016.
Payment OptionsCredit cards are accepted for advance, online and on-site registration. Payments made on-site must be by cash, check or credit card. On-site credit card payments are subject to a $5 surcharge. On-site requests for deferred payment will not be honored. A valid e-mail address is necessary to recieve acknowledgement of registration.
Registration Acknowledgement
When your registration form is received and processed, you will receive an acknowledgement by e-mail.
REGISTRATION & HOTEL INFORMATION
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InvoicesPayments of invoiced registration must be received by June 17, 2016. Purchase orders for discounted registra-tions are acceptable if received by May 27, 2016. After May 27th regular registration fees apply and must be paid by June 17, 2016.
Full payment must be made for on-site registration. There is no invoicing for on-site registration.
On-Site RegistrationOn-site registration will be held at the Columbus Convention Center, Grand Battelle Lobby, as follows:
Tuesday, June 28 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You must wear the appropriate OMSDC-issued badge to attend the Trade Fair, workshops, meal functions and special events.
Refund PolicyAll cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee. Requests for cancellations must be made in writing to OMSDC and e-mailed to events@ohiomsdc.org by June 17, 2016 for registrants to receive a refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations requested after June 17, 2016, or for no shows.
Hotel InformationOMSDC has secured a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Columbus at a special rate of $135 per night. The special rates are in effect June 26-28 on a space-available basis. To take advantage of these special rates, please make your reservation by May 30, 2016. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at hotel’s prevailing rates. Reference “OBOF 2016” when making reservations to receive the special rate.
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Grand Marshal Sponsor$15,000 Corporate / $7,500 MBE
• Fifteen (15) complimentary registrations
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Full-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• Opportunity to distribute promotional items in Registration Bags
• Discount registration for Tier 1 Suppliers
• Branding on website, materials and signage
• Verbal recognition during OBOF• Reserved seating Opening
Reception• Participation in Trade Show
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • Speaking opportunity during
Trade Show• Two (2) foursomes (total 8
golfers) at OBOF Golf Classic• Participation in Matchmaker
Host Sponsor$10,000 Corporate / $5,000 MBE
• Twelve (12) complimentary registrations
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Full-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• Opportunity to distribute promotional items in Registration Bags
• Discount registration for Tier 1 Suppliers
• Branding on website, materials and signage
• Verbal recognition during OBOF• Reserved seating Opening
Reception• Participation in Trade Show
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony• Speaking opportunity during
Trade Show• One (1) foursome (total 4
golfers) at OBOF Golf Classic• Participation in Matchmaker
Platinum Sponsor$7,500 Corporate / $3,500 MBE
• Eight (8) Education & Tradeshow Registration packets
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Full-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• Opportunity to distribute promotional items in Registration Bags
• Discount registration for Tier 1 Suppliers
• Branding on website, materials and signage
• Verbal recognition during OBOF• Reserved seating Opening
Reception• Participation in Trade Show
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony• Speaking opportunity during
Trade Show• One (1) foursome (total 4
golfers) at OBOF Golf Classic• Participation in Matchmaker
Networking Reception Sponsor$7,500 Corporate / $3,500 MBE
• Four (4) complimentary registrations
• Official Sponsor of the Networking Reception
• Reserved seating at Networking Reception
• Opportunity to Brand the Networking Reception
• Speaking Opportunity at Networking Reception
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Branding on website, materials and signage
• Half-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• Two (2) OBOF Safari Golf Classic tickets
• Participation in Matchmaker
Town Hall Meeting Sponsor$5,500 Corporate
• Four (4) complimentary registrations
• Official Sponsor of the Town Hall
Meeting• Reserved seating Town Hall
Meeting• Opportunity to Brand the Town
Hall Meeting• Speaking Opportunity at Town
Hall Meeting• Complimentary Trade Show
booth • Branding on website, materials
and signage• Half-page advertisement in
OBOF Program book• Two (2) OBOF Golf Classic
tickets• Participation in Matchmaker
SPONSORSHIP & REGISTRATION
SPONSORHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
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Gold Sponsor$5,000 CORPORATE / $2,000 MBE
• Four (4) complimentary registrations
• Official Sponsor of the Networking Reception
• Reserved seating at Networking Reception
• Opportunity to Brand the Networking Reception
• Speaking Opportunity at
Networking Reception• Complimentary Trade Show
booth • Branding on website, materials
and signage• Half-page advertisement in
OBOF Program book• Two (2) OBOF Safari Golf
Classic tickets• Participation in Matchmaker
Silver Sponsor$2,500 CORPORATE / $1,000 MBE
• Two (2) complimentary registrations
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Discount registration for Tier 1 Suppliers
• Reserved seating in sponsor section at the Opening Reception
• Branding on website, materials and signage
• Half-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• One (1) OBOF Safari Golf Classic ticket
• Participation in Matchmaker
Registration Bag Sponsor$2,500
• Two (2) complimentary registrations
• Complimentary Trade Show booth
• Company logo on registration bag
• Discount registration for Tier 1 Suppliers
• Recognition on signage at registration
• Acknowledgement in all printed material
• Half-page advertisement in OBOF Program book
• One (1) OBOF Golf Classic ticket
• Participation in Matchmaker
Training & Development Sponsor$1,500
• Official sponsor of OBOF Training & Development
• One (1) complimentary registrations
• Recognition on website and signage
• Acknowledgement in all printed materials
• Participation in Matchmaker
Trade Show Booth Package$1,000 Corporate Member/ $800 Certified MBE/ $1,100 non-affiliated• Two (2) complimentary
registrations• 10’ x 10’ Trade Show booth • Discount registration for Tier 1
Suppliers• Two (2) OBOF Golf Classic
tickets
Additional Booth Support$30 Corporate Booth / $40 MBEs • Networking Breakfast • Access to Trade Show Floor
Full Conference Registration$350 Corporate Member / $325 Certified MBE • One (1) OBOF Safari Golf
Classic ticket• One (1) Registration
Networking Reception & Trade Show$200 Corporate / $150 MBEs• One (1) Registration
OBOF Safari Golf Classic$150• One (1) OBOF Safari Golf
Classic ticket
OBOF Trade Show$125• Networking Breakfast • Access to Trade Show Floor• Networking Lunch
OBOF MatchmakerFree w/ Corporate Registration/ $200 Certified MBEs• Private matchmaker
appointment between corporate buyers and certified MBEs during Trade Show on Wednesday
BOOTH PACKAGES &
REGISTRATION
Join Us June 27-29, 2016 Register Online Today at
www.ohiomsdc.org/obof
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