Sponsorship Proposal

TIC Americas FinalsMay 30 – June 3, 2011

Centro Internacional de Ferias y Convenciones

San Salvador, El Salvador

Who we areThe Young Americas Business Trust (YABT) is an

international nonprofit corporation that works in cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS)

We promote and implement programs that encourage entrepreneurship among young people in the Americas in order to combat poverty and seek better opportunities for youth.

What is TIC Americas?The Talent and Innovation Competition of the

Americas is a platform of opportunities available to all young entrepreneurs in the Americas and globally to create and strengthen business ideas.

TIC Americas is a a business competition that goes beyond the development of business plans to incorporate follow-up, mentorship, international visibility and incubation, among other benefits.

The Finals will be held prior to the OAS General Assembly, the annual meeting of OAS Ministers’ of Foreign Affairs

IntentionTIC Americas Finals aims to gather successful

entrepreneurs and promising young innovators from the Western Hemisphere to: Provide entrepreneurs with necessary tools to grow their

business by exposing them to services for startups

Connect entrepreneurs with potential investors/customers

Build/strengthen a network of future business leaders to foster regional trade

Broaden brand awareness of products that attract and appeal to young entrepreneurs

Target Group and DemographicsYoung people from

North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean between 13-36 years old who have a business idea or own a business

Event Overview - LocationCentro Internacional de Ferias y

Convenciones

Event Overview - ActivitiesTuesday, May 31, 2011- El Salvador DayConferences for Local Young People ‐ (1300 people) 

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - Finalists Training Day Training: Elevator Pitch, Business Plan Review –  (200 people) Teams and Other Exhibitors set up their booths 

Thursday, June 2, 2011  - Judging, Expo, and Opening Reception

Finalists Expo, Judging, Opening Reception 

Friday, June 3, 2011  - Conferences and Awards Ceremony 

Conferences/Workshops (1300 people) Awards Ceremony – Amphitheater (6000 people)  Celebration Party – Venue TBC 

IncentivesAll sponsors’ logos and corporate information will be

displayed on printed material (flyers, agendas, publications, etc), websites, and e-blasts. Additionally, logos –size according to the amount of the contribution- will be included in the signage and banners within the event venue.

Platinum sponsors will have a dedicated booth and promotional models to give away product samples

Sponsors will have the opportunity to interact with OAS authorities, and other private sector representatives. Sponsors could also promote their cooperation to the public through their own web pages or press campaigns.

BenefitsAccess to a more than 100.000 dynamic, enthusiastic young

entrepreneur’s network in 34 countries in the Americas, generating business, trade and investment opportunities.

Public Recognition by YABT and OAS as a social responsible business in the young people growing market of the Americas.

Strategic Alliance with the OAS prestige, as the principal forum for dialogue and common action within the countries of the Americas. YABT works according to the OAS initiatives and objectives that promote adequate governability and social and economic development.

Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlatinum

MinimumUSD 50,000 in cash

For general event expenses

•Your Logo sized in proportion to the contribution placed in: Event’s Agenda

TIC Americas website

10 Banners

• Company presents a Prize at the Awards Ceremony • 1 Booth and Promotional Models

Gold

MinimumUSD 30,000 in cash

For general event expenses

•Your Logo sized in proportion to the contribution placed in:

Event’s Agenda

TIC Americas website

7 Banners

• Company presents a Prize at the Awards Ceremony• 1 Booth

Sponsorship Opportunities (cont)Silver

MinimumUSD 20,000 in cash

For general event expenses

•Your Logo sized in proportion to the contribution placed in: Event’s Agenda

TIC Americas website

5 Banners

• Company presents a Prize at the Awards Ceremony

Bronze

MinimumUSD 10,000 in cash

For general event expenses

•Your Logo sized in proportion to the contribution placed in:

Event’s Agenda

TIC Americas website

3 Banners

Marketing Impact and ReachIn the previous 4 years, TIC Americas’ promotional campaign

reached the five continents. Young people from 97 countries in the world visited www.ticamericas.net

Total Impact in Numbers: 5,209,687• Internet: 3,707,395Websites, bulletins, newsletters, emailing, social networks,

videos• Prints: 669,750Magazines, flyers, agendas, newspapers• Events: 474,192YABT workshops, videoconferences, seminars, live

conferences• Radio and TV: 358,350

Numbers indicate amount of people reached between October 1, 2009 to June 1, 2010

History

PANAMA, 2007 COLOMBIA, 2008

HONDURAS, 2009 PERU, 2010

Contact usIf you are interested in becoming one of our sponsoring partners for the 2011 TIC Americas Finals, or if you have any questions, please contact:

Roy ThomassonChief Executive Officer

Young Americas Business TrustEmail: rthomasson@oas.org • Phone: +1 202 458 3641

Young Americas Business TrustGeneral Secretariat of the

Organization of American States1889 F Street, NW, Washington DC 20006

www.yabt.net • www.ticamericas.net