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About CABI

Letters from the Co-Chairs

Letters from the Conference Hosts

Conference Overview

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Sponsorship

Application

Who is CABI?

The Canadian Association of Business Incubation (CABI) is a national association dedicated to

supporting the growth of new and early-stage businesses.

Our Mission:

To advance the success of business incubators and accelerators across Canada, while enhancing the knowledge

and skills of incubator and accelerator professionals, and promoting a better understanding of business

incubation/ acceleration’s role in economic development.

Our Objectives:

- Provide resources to assist in creating and managing effective and sustainable incubation/acceleration

programs

- Communicate developments in national and international incubation / acceleration best practices

Promote awareness and support education of incubation/acceleration among community leaders and the

general public

- Establish strategic partnerships to benefit CABI members on a local, national and international level

Our Activities:

- Accreditation: Member organizations can become accredited and recognized nationally through a CABI-

built designation process to national standard which incorporates worldwide best practices.

- Certification: CABI, with the federal Start-Up Visa program, is able to recommend qualified member

organizations to CIC for Start-Up Visa Incubator/Accelerator certification.

- Partnerships: Strategic partnerships and alliances, national and international are created to benefit members,

representing both public and private interests of the industry, communities and members.

- Training: CABI provides specific training, conferences, seminars and workshops to support development,

design and operations.

- Consulting: CABI provides professional support services and toolkits to help member organizations succeed,

whether through feasibility studies, program development, governance, or establishing an incubator.

For more information, please visit the website at www.cabi.ca or contact: [email protected]

Dear Guests and Colleagues:

Welcome to the Canadian Association of Business Incubation’s 24th Annual Conference!

CABI is proud to be the Voice in Canada for innovation through business incubation and

acceleration by fostering collaboration between universities/colleges, governments, business

incubators and accelerators from both the public and private sectors and has been a vehicle for

effective change for the past 24 years. CABI continues to support the growth of best practices

across Canada through information dissemination to all regions of Canada and through CABI’s

Incubator and Accelerator Accreditation Program©.

As CABI celebrates Growing Canada’s Futures without Borders, we are especially pleased to

host our conference at the Sheraton on the Falls, boasting one of the World’s most spectacular

views as they are located directly across from the Niagara Falls in the heart of Niagara's premier

Fallsview tourist district

Some conference attendees are new to the industry and others are seasoned industry

professionals. This combination of experience levels provides a great opportunity to share,

discover, and learn.

I hope you enjoy the conference, make new industry connections and take home some fresh and

innovative ideas that will benefit your accelerator or business incubation program.

Once again, welcome to Niagara Falls and to CABI’s 24th Annual Conference!

Letter from CABI

President &

Conference Co-

Chair

Gail Gillian-Bain

Dear Conference Attendees and Invited Guests,

It is with great pleasure that I get to welcome you to the Canadian Association of Business

Incubation’s 24th Annual Conference in breathtaking Niagara Falls.

This year’s conference is sure to be filled with lively discussions on those issues impacting

incubators and accelerators today. Keeping with tradition, the friendships and collaborations

formed during the conference’s social events will make sure the industry is strong and moving in

a positive direction for years to come.

This year’s conference theme of Leading Canada’s Future without Borders seems fitting as we

welcome a number of international attendees. We hope that the relationships and knowledge

gained will allow our international friends to leave the conference with “Made in Canada”

solutions that will advance incubation and acceleration globally.

I encourage all attendees and their guests to explore the Niagara Region and all that it has to

offer. Whether you choose to spend an afternoon touring the 80+ wineries in the region;

catching a show at the Shaw Theatre; shopping; golfing at one of the world class courses in the

area; trying your luck at one of the casinos; or, exploring our past by visiting Fort George or Fort

Erie, the Niagara Region has something for everyone.

I hope you enjoy your time in Niagara Falls, and bring home with you a wealth of knowledge

that you can apply to your incubator or accelerator and the clients you assist every day.

Letter from CABI

Board Member &

Conference Co-

Chair

Christopher Bown

Conference Guests and Colleagues,

On behalf of Innovate Niagara, it is with great pride and pleasure that I welcome you to the

beautiful Niagara region, and to CABI’s 24th Annual Conference.

In five short years, we have seen the steady growth of Innovate Niagara’s incubator network to

include the Generator at one interactive digital media facility, the Goodman School of Business'

BioLinc, and most recently, iHub - the District School Board of Niagara and Brock University

Educational Research and Innovation Hub. We have also developed strong service partnerships

in the agricultural and advanced manufacturing sectors – both key industries in Niagara.

Collaboration and support between municipal, private, and public sectors has been key to

advancing innovative entrepreneurship across industries; we are seeing that collaboration extend

to include our innovative neighbours across the river, and beyond. Leading Canada’s Future

without Borders is a fitting theme for our location, and the perfect opportunity to discover

opportunities for continued collaboration.

I would encourage you to explore the Niagara region and take in the natural beauty that affords

our clients, portfolio companies, and service providers a uniquely vibrant and balanced quality of

life.

Letter from

Conference Host

Innovate Niagara –

Jeff Chesebrough

On behalf of the City of Niagara Falls I am delighted to have you here to participate and share in

the 2015 Canadian Association of Business Incubation (CABI) Annual Conference. CABI is

committed to fostering collaboration and continues to support the growth of best practices across

Canada through information dissemination to all regions. This year, CABI’s theme Leading

Canada’s Future without Borders shows the commitment of the CABI organization to serve

incubators/accelerators from both private and public sectors across Canada and North America.

In Niagara Falls, we have invested in innovative economic generators and have used things like

large scale events, the Business Innovation Zone incubator hub and Community Improvement

Plans to bolster our economy. We know that we can’t cut our way to prosperity; we have to

invest our way there. CABI ensured our full potential by providing practical step-by-step

assistance through development, education, and networking while building and growing our

incubator.

Niagara Falls is a global destination, home to 12 million tourists each year with an established

tourism infrastructure that’s continually evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of business

and vacation travelers. Niagara Falls is fueled by new attractions, casino resorts a major

convention centre, and is an international leader in the hotel and accommodation sector.

I welcome and invite every participant to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls, take in

the many attractions such as Hornblower Boat Cruises, our world-class golf courses, and our

prestigious wine industry that will keep you coming back for more year after year.

Letter from

Conference Host

City of Niagara

Falls - Angela

Davidson

2015 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Business Incubation and Acceleration: Leading Canada’s Future

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario

September 20th – 23rd, 2015

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, our host city Niagara Falls, Ontario is a dynamic, internationally

renowned city with a prosperous business community. Niagara Falls is built on an economic foundation anchored by

tourism, manufacturing, food and beverage production, retail, and knowledge-based sectors.

This year’s conference promises to continue the levels of information, networking and event excellence as have our

previous conferences. “We know you love this event—we love it too, and we’ve thought of a few ways to make it

better for you.”

Events Sponsor Opportunities include:

Opening Reception $5,000 Breakfast $3,500

One of the major highlights and Kick-Off to the

conference, the Welcome Reception is one of the

popular events that make certain folks meet-up with

old colleagues and provide the opportunity to meet

new ones!

¼ Page Ad in the conference program

Organization logo placed on website with link

Organization logo place on conference program

Organization logo placed on conference slideshow

Opportunity to speak at the event

Signage at the event

Exhibit space

Two (2) sponsored event attendance Promotional

insert in conference bag (sponsor-supplied)

Gala Event 10,000

The infamous Gala Reception boasts some of CABI’s

unique traditions and experiences showcasing

Canada’s famous hospitality from some of our

founding members!

¼ Page Ad in the conference program






Exhibit space

Two (2) sponsored event attendance

Promotional insert in conference bag (sponsor-

supplied)

Featuring distinguished keynote speakers to fire-up the

day’s sessions






Exhibit space


Luncheon $5,000

Featuring a distinguished keynote speaker






Exhibit space


Networking Breaks $1,000

Where connections happen




ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AVAILABLE

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$15,

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• Full Page Ad in conference program with 40 word description

• Exhibit space in central area

• Organization logo placed on the website with link

• Organization logo placed on the conference program

• Organization logo placed on the conference slideshow

• Sponsorship of Awards Luncheon and presentation of one of two awards

• Opportunity to sponsor a session

• Signage at the event

• Sponsorship recognition from podium

• Two (2) conference registrations

• Discounted registrations (25%)

• Quarterly promotional e-blasts to membership

• Attendee list

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• ½ Page Ad in conference program with 30 word description

• Exhibit space in central area




• Sponsorship of Keynote Breakfast OR Breaks for the day

• Signage at the event

• Two (2) conference registrations


• Promotional insert in conference bag (sponsor-supplied)

• Bi-annual promotional e-blasts to membership

• Attendee list

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$7

,500

• ¼ Page Ad in conference program with 25 word description

• Exhibit space




• Sponsorship of a Session

• Prominent signage at the event

• Two (2) conference registration


• Promotional insert in conference bag (sponsor-supplied)

• Attendee list

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• Exhibit space

• Two (2) conference registration




EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES ($3,000)

Business incubation is a proven approach to supporting economic development in Canada and around the world.

In recent years especially, both urban and rural communities have supported the growth of new and existing

incubation programs to promote business growth and job creation.

The 24th Annual Conference will be attended by business incubation professionals and leaders in economic

development from across Canada. Media, suppliers and other stakeholders are also expected to attend.

Don’t miss your chance to meet business incubation professionals from across Canada. Build your brand,

highlight your newest capabilities and gain access to potential buyers. Position your company as a key resource to

the business incubation sector.

Showcase your products and services and maximize your visibility among this audience. The conference

provides a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with active buyers who come to see you. Ensure business

incubation professionals keep your organization top of mind!

EXHIBITING will provide you the opportunity to…

• Generate qualified leads

• Build and extend awareness of your brand

• Showcase and launch new products and services

• Accelerate the selling process and shorten your sales cycle

• Generate awareness for your company to a targeted audience in a one-to-one environment

• Build and enhance customer relationships

• Gain valuable market intelligence

As an Exhibitor you will receive:

• One 8’ deep x 10’ wide booth space

• One 6’ skirted table with two chairs

• Power

• Two (2) exhibitor badges with special Exhibitor identifier

• Listing in the conference program

• Organization logo placed on conference slideshow

Organization/Company Name

Contact Name

Address

City/State/Postal Code

Phone/Fax

E-mail

Website

Sponsor/Exhibit Commitment

Sponsor

□ Champion $15,000 □ Leader $10,000

□ Builder $7,500 □ Connector $5,000

Additional Opportunities

□ Opening Cocktail Reception $5,000 □ Gala Event $10,000

□ Breakfast $3,500 □ Luncheon $5,000

□ Networking Break□ $1,000

Exhibit

□ Exhibitor $3,000

Payment Information: (50% is due at the time of application) Must be received at CABI by July 1, 2015

Payment Type:

□ Amex □ MasterCard □ VISA □ Cheque Enclosed

Full Payment: Deposit:

Credit Card Information: Expiry Date:

Authorized Signature: Print name as appears on the card

Make Cheque Payable to:

Canadian Association of Business Incubation

1 Yonge Street, Suite 2002, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E5

For partnership inquiries and if you would like to

customize a package to fit your needs, please contact:

Gail Gillian-Bain [email protected] or 647-345-5566

mailto:[email protected]

www.cabi.ca

Leading Canada’s Future

Without Borders

http://www.cabi.ca/

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