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SPONSOR PACKET May 21-22, 2012

Cleveland, Ohio

May 21-22 Cleveland, Ohio

Johnathan M. Holifield, Esq. Co-founder, The America21 Project

Dear Sponsor,

Thanks for your support of the Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference (MBEC). Your participation is demonstrable evidence of your strong support of an outreach that seeks to expand the number of minority entrepreneurs in the biomedical space. The MBEC is part and parcel of America21’s overall Inclusive Competitiveness strategy.

Minorities are severely under-represented in the biomedical industry as both job seekers and job creators. The MBEC is the nation’s first national conference devoted directly to addressing this problem. We’re proud to partner with Bioenterprise in producing this historic event.

We are already connecting with a fragmented field of professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and investors who are excited to be a part of new opportunities.

Across the biomedical landscape there is a consensus of concern for the future of opportunities for minorities in the space. America21 is the leading visionary voice resonating within the heart of the concerned: professional associations, universities, corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs and investors.

Come to Cleveland and meet those who support the MBEC’s inaugural effort to develop future access channels of entrepreneurial opportunity.

We truly appreciate your support of this historic event.

Johnathan Holifield, Esq.


Baiju R. Shah President & CEO, Bioenterprise

Dear Sponsor,

We appreciate your support of this timely initiative. This first-ever Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference begins to tackle the many challenges for minority entrepreneurs in the biomedical industry.

At the conference, attendees will find mentoring opportunities, entrepreneurship education and practical advice on starting and growing a biomedical company. Panelists and speakers include seasoned minority biomedical investors, executives and entrepreneurs who will share insights and provide guidance on how to turn a great idea or technology into a successful biomedical start-up.

With its rapidly growing biomedical industry and nationally recognized research, clinical and educational institutions, Cleveland is the ideal location for this first-ever Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference. The entrepreneurial environment is one that embraces and provides an unparalleled support network to biomedical innovators.

We thank you for your support and welcome you to the first Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference.

Baiju R. Shah President & CEO, BioEnterprise


Connect & Collaborate African Americans and Latino Americans – are severely under-represented in biomedical innovation. MBEC is a national conference focused on increasing minority participation and competitiveness in the biomedical industry.

MBEC organizers are reaching into professional peer networks, universities, affinity groups, corporate, entrepreneur and investor networks, government and small business environments … we are doing the hard work of finding and connecting with those who are fragmented and underserved.

Your support of the MBEC is a major step toward connecting more minorities to your company and to opportunities in today’s biomedical innovation economy.

Competitiveness in U.S. Biomedical Industry

Whites

Asians

Blacks

Hispanics

84%

10%

4%

2%

Inclusive Competitiveness

MBEC will expand opportunities and

develop networks of access that strengthen

the biomedical industry


NATIONAL SCOPE NATIONAL EFFORT

• National Black Data Processing Associates (NBDPA)

• National Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Association (NBPA)

• National Organization for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBBCHE)

• National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE)

• National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)

• Black MBA

• Black Ivy Alumni League

• BIO - Biotechnology Industry Organization

• PhRMA - Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Association

• Women in BIO

• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

• Listos America

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

• American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

• American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

• American Society for Virology

• American Society for Neurobiology (ASN)

• Nature Biotechnology

REACHING MINORITIES THROUGH NETWORKS

The logos of Gold & Platinum Sponsors will be promoted in

our weekly newsletter distributed through

MBEC national partner groups & targeted media

Distribution

6 weeks prior 6 weeks following

Weekly Newsletter

updates targeted lists on industry news and MBEC


NATIONAL SCOPE NATIONAL EFFORT MBEC

NEWSLETTER

The logos of Gold & Platinum Sponsors will be promoted in

our weekly newsletter distributed through

MBEC national partner groups

Distribution

6 weeks prior 6 weeks following

Static MBEC promotional content with links

Newslink / Information section 1 (photo option)

Welcome section with brief updates weekly

Newslink / Information section 2 (photo option)

Sponsor logo / info area Links to sponsor site

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Cleveland, Ohio


SELECT SPEAKERS

Dr. Frank Douglas President, Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron Dr. Douglas serves as day-to-day chief strategist for the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron, a new biomaterials institute built on a unique collaboration of five leading medical and educational institutions. Dr. Douglas was formerly executive vice president, chief scientific officer, and a member of the board of management of Aventis, where he headed drug innovation and approval, with global responsibilities for R&D, and regulatory and marketing support.

Ron Foy, Managing Director, Cambria Capital Partners Mr. Foy is currently Managing Director of investment banking in the San Francisco office of Cambria Capital, LLC, a multi-office investment banking and merchant banking firm. Cambria provides a broad spectrum of capital raising and M&A advisory services to microcap and small cap publicly-held companies as well as privately-held emerging growth companies.

Darrin Redus, Chief Economic Inclusion Officer, Jumpstart JumpStart is a nationally renowned venture development organization. Darrin Redus oversees JumpStart’s inclusion efforts and ensures that staff, programming and business practices reflect and engage the rich diversity of skills and talents of a multicultural society. Darrin joined the JumpStart team after serving as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Redus Small Business Advisors LLC, a strategic planning and management assistance firm he established in 2003.

Reserved for luncheon keynote

Marriott Hotel Ballroom

As a renowned leader in healthcare, pharmaceutical research, biotechnology and entrepreneurship, Frank L. Douglas, MD, PhD, is accustomed to receiving awards — among them the Louis B. Russell Memorial American Heart Association Award, the National Organization of Chemists and Chemical Engineers Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Medal of Honor from the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.

But of the many prizes and accolades the innovative president and CEO of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) has received, the 2010 “Rock Star of Science” award, one of 17 given nationally by the Geoffrey Beene Foundation and GQ Magazine, was the only one for which he himself needed some additional explanation.

“At first I didn’t even know what GQ was,” muses the 68-year-old Dr. Douglas. “I had to call my daughter and ask her.”

The annual award pairs scientific heroes with celebrity musicians in a campaign to raise awareness of the role of science in society and to highlight global champions of medical research. It is a fitting tribute to a man who has devoted his entire life to the pursuit and practical application of life-saving pharmacological and technological breakthroughs.

“This is a fantastic effort to bring awareness to the vital role of science and medical research in an engaging way,” says Ohio’s only ‘rock star’ recipient. “I am delighted to be involved.”

A Rising Star … (read rest of article here)

January 2012

Frank L. Douglas, MD, PhD, ‘Rock-Star’ Physician Scientist Leads ABIA

“At first, I didn’t even know what GQ was …” Dr. Frank Douglas, GQ Rock Star of Science award recipient

As a renowned leader in healthcare, pharmaceutical research, biotechnology and entrepreneurship, Frank L. Douglas, MD, PhD, is accustomed to receiving awards — among them the Louis B. Russell Memorial American Heart Association Award, the National Organization of Chemists and Chemical Engineers Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Medal of Honor from the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.

DAY 1


Marriott Hotel Downtown Cleveland

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Workshop 1 – 4 pm

MBEC Registration 10 am – 6 pm

Cocktails / Networking 6 – 7 pm

Welcome Dinner + Keynote Speaker 7 – 8:30 pm



DAY 2a Breakfast + Morning Remarks 7:30 – 8 am

Panel: Emerging Opportunities in Healthcare 8 – 9 am

Establishing Universities as R&D & Clinical Champions 11:15 – Noon

Lunch + Keynote Speaker Noon – 2 pm

Panel: Starting & Running Biomedical Ventures 9 – 10 am

Break: Company Showcase 10 – 10:30 am

Commercializing HBCU Intellectual Property 10:30 – 11:15 am

Keynote: “Silver Buckshot: Minority STEM Education + involvement in the BioSciences”

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DAY 2b Panel: Healthcare Investor 2 – 2:45 pm

Presentation: Other People’s Money Windup & Pitch 2:45 – 3:30 pm

Closing Remarks + Cocktail Reception 5:30 – 7 pm

Break 3:30 – 4 pm

Pitch Session: Company Showcase + Audience Investment 4 – 5:30 pm

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MBEC PLATINUM SPONSOR

$15K

• Host Opening Reception or Dinner – May 21st

• Opening or Closing remarks

• Facilitate introduction with select conference delegates

• 10 Complimentary registrations

• LOGO promotion in Weekly Newsletter

• Full page color ad in MBEC program book*

• Exclusive access to attendee contact list

• Platinum includes most Gold benefits

Contribute to the nation’s first Minority Biomedical Entrepreneurship Conference

* MBEC program book closes May 1

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MBEC GOLD SPONSOR

$10K

• Host of one of the following meal functions:

Host the Breakfast – May 22nd

Seated + Served Luncheon – May 22nd

Closing Reception – May 22nd

• Opening or Closing remarks at meal functions

• Table top exhibit space


• 25% VIP discount for additional tickets

• LOGO promotion in Weekly Newsletter

• Corporate logo and profile in MBEC program book*

• Gold includes most Silver level benefits



SILV

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MBEC SILVER SPONSOR

$5K

• Choose one of the following:

Notepads and pens printed with company logo, placed at each place setting

Lanyard

Tote Bags printed with company logo, given to each attendee upon registration.

Morning networking / Refreshment Break – May 22nd


• Corporate logo and profile in MBEC program book*

• Includes all Bronze benefits


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MBEC BRONZE SPONSOR

$2,500



• Signage in lobby/registration area with corporate logo

• Corporate logo on slide in meeting room

• Corporate logo in MBEC program book

• Inserts for Conference Totebag (provided by sponsor)

• Web site linkage on event page


SBIR

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SBIR WORKSHOP SPONSOR

$5K


• Welcome or closing remarks

• Corporate logo and profile in SBIR Workbook



• Signage in lobby/registration area with corporate logo

• Corporate logo on slide in meeting room

• Corporate logo in MBEC program book*

• Inserts for Conference Totebag (provided by sponsor)

• Web site linkage on event page


VID

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MBEC VIDEO SPONSOR

$15K

MBEC downloadable video will be featured online at conference website

10-second pre-roll

BONUS! First video

sponsor will receive a full color outside back cover ad in the MBEC

program.

*Video sponsors also receive Silver benefits

Cleveland, Ohio

Thank you for supporting America’s First …

CONTACT

JoAnne Lyons Wooten

Cell: 240.460.5153

[email protected]

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