Certified-Black Business Expo Sponsorship Package

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B U S I CREATEDATE:01/01/2015
EXPIRE DATE: 12/31/2015

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SPONSORSHIP IMFORMATION:
Certified Black
Website: www.certifiedblack.org
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: (432)219-6699
Fax: (432) 219-6688

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO SPONSORSHIP

Certified Black
[email protected]
Contact Number: (432)219-6699

Date: February 2018

Hello,

I am writing to you concerning the Certified Black Business Expo to be held in Dallas Texas on Saturday
& Sunday (March 31, 2018 & April 1, 2018) 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. You would be aware that though this
will be the inaugurevent, we are projecting it to be an outstanding community event with large numbers of
people enjoying an evening of family entertainment and commerce. You can read more about the event in the
attached sponsorship prospectus.
This year, the organising committee would like to offer an opportunity to be a major sponsor of the event.
We are seeking financial sponsorship which would provide your business with increased visibility and
sustained customer recognition. As a Sponsor for the event, you will recieve coveted oppurtunities outlined
on the next page.
We forsee this event will be exceptionally well patronised by the community and we are sure that through your
support of the 2018 event, Certified Black Business Expo will gain significant exposure and recognition as an
organisation committed to rural communities.
Thank you again for your support, should you have any questions concerning event details, please contact me
at (432) 219-6699.

Sincerely

Lineshon Willis
Certified Black

CERTIFIED BLACK SPONSORSHIP LETTER

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES With your
support, we
BRONZE can make
a difference
$ 1000 in the way
an entire
√ Web promotional features, community
√ Logo on Official Expo Banner spends, for
√ Logo on Official Expo T-shirt good.

GOLD Additional Options:

$ 3000 500: Web promotional features and
logo on event packet
√ 10-minute promotional video/stage time
√ Logo on Official Expo Banner $400 - Gift Bag Marketing (promo
√ Logo on Official Expo T-shirt item/flyer of your choice in 600
attendees’ bags)
VIBRANIUM
$200 - 15-minute web video
$ 5000
$350 (6 slots) - Golden Ticket
√ 10-minute promotional video/stage time Giveaway (provide 1-2 items of your
√ Company logo on the Expo Banner choice)
√ Logo on Official Expo Packet
√ Logo on Official Expo T-shirt $1000 (2 slots) - Logo on Badge

PRICE AND PACKAGES $350 - Live On-Stage Demo (20
minutes)

$1000 – 1 hour Speaker Slot for the
stage (4 slots)

$50 Directory Listing in Event
Directory

$50 – Media Pass for 2

$15 – Additional Media Pass

CERTIFIED BLACK

MISSION STATEMENT

It is important that
people use their significant
buying power to pull black
owned companies up to the
forefront and show them there
is a market for black busi

The Empowerment Experiment was conducted
as a research project via a foundation set
up by a black, middle-class Chicago couple,
who partnered with Northwestern University’s
Kellogg Graduate School of Management’s Levy
Entrepreneurship Center for the study.

The Empowerment Experiment shed great
insight into economic trends of black people.
For example, it showed that less than around
3% of the current black buying power is spent in
black-owned enterprises and if black America
were to redirect just about 10% of total black
spending to black-owned enterprises, that could
translate into the creation of about 1 million jobs
centered around communities of color.

The Black Business Expo is an event in order to
bring attention and exposure to black entrepreneurs
and service providers in the DFW area. It is also a
space for networking among other entrepreneurs.
The purpose of the Black Business Expo is to inform
the community about Black entrepreneurs and
encourage residents to financially support these
business owners.

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re MEET LINESHON
iness.
Hello, my name is Lineshon "DeDe" Willis. I grew up in
4 places: Memphis, TN; Marianna and Fayetteville, AR;
and Dallas, TX. I grew up with two amazing parents
and two older siblings! I had a military upbringing and
I exceeded expectations in primary school. I attended
the U of A (NWA) for Pre-Medical and I'm finishing
my education at SNHU for Business Administration.
After my father passed away I decided to become a
cardiologist and I pursued that dream for years. Up
until a couple of years ago, around that time I decided
to make all my mental thoughts a reality. Not having
a business background, I pursued areas I needed
growth in. Certified Black was established in 2016 as
a corporation and is the first of many to come. I plan
to use this bartering and networking system to make
a huge impact globally, dubbing myself #libertybae.
g a business background, I pursued areas I needed
growth in. Certified Black was established in 2016 as
a corporation and is the first of many to come. I plan
to use this bartering and networking system to make
a huge impact globally, dubbing myself #libertybae.

ABOUT US

We strive not to be a
success, but rather to
be of value.

ABOUT US CERTIFIED BLACK

With a goal in mind to educate and uplift our
growing, diverse community, the Black Business
Expo highlights our culture in many different
areas. Black Expo America offers a chance for
partners and visitors to experience premiere arts
and entertainment, youth and family activities and
programs, business networking, healthy living,
education and more. .

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your company will help our team to deliver year-round to
business, youth, family and social programs and (r
events to serve our communities better. On behalf ev
of the executive team and staff, we thank you in w
advance for your support and for being a partner of fu
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certifiedblack.com, or call us at (432) 219-6699 or a
directly send us an email to [email protected] ev
regarding any questions concerning your company’s
participation in the 2018 Black Business Expo. M
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Give them quality.
That's the best of
advertising.

A recent Nielsen study reports that African
American households earning $75,000 or
more per year are a fast-growing segment
that will have more influence going forward
than ever before.

CERTIFIED BLACK OUR SERVICES

BLACK BUYING

Proceeds from this event will fund ventures A Journey of a
o better the black community: CB’s Groupon thousand miles
replacing Groupon) will launch during the 2018 must begin with a
vent! CB’s Super Store (replacing Walmart) single step.
will launch 2018! DFW Black Business Expo for
uture years, it’ll only get better!

#BringBackTheBankDFW, not only will we
getting branches to our local area but to other

reas so black banking will become a normal
veryday thing!

Making our bartering and networking structure
better for consumers and business owners!

Within the next 45 years, by around 2060, black CERTIFIED BLACK
America might be represented by 75 million in the
U.S., holding about 20% of the U.S. population. In
terms of black-owned businesses, that number sits
anywhere from 2.5 million to 3 million enterprises
and is projected to grow in larger numbers going
forward.

All of this data points to the trend that African
Americans can become the creation and
sustainability of black business in the US.

BLACK BUYING POWER

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Role of Engagement

Any balance due will be automatically Licensing
charged to your credit card account 60
days before show opening date. If deposit Sponsors are fully responsible for obtaining
is paid by check, the outstanding balance all licenses, insurance or permits required
must be paid 60 days before the show and adhering to all applicable laws,
opening date. Any deposits and space may ordinances, and statues. Permits include,
be forfeited, at Certified Black’s discretion, but are not limited to, a sales tax permit,
if the full balance has not been received as well as health permits for any vendor
by the due date. All costs for collections, selling, displaying or sampling food.
including reasonable attorney’s fees,
accrued interest, returned check and/or PROJECT AGREEMENTS
credit card charge back fee of $35,and
any other fees due to Certified Black shall
be responsibility of sponsor. If no written
notification is received 60 days prior to
the event, sponsor will be held financially
responsible for sponsorship space.

Boundaries

Sponsors may not pin or tape anything
to back drape; Loud or offensive exhibits,
subject to Certified Black’s discretion, are
not permitted; Blocking aisles, soliciting
customers in the aisles or handing materials
out in the aisles is prohibited. Displays
must be contained within sponsor’s space.
Determination may be made at Certified
Black’s discretion.

CERTIFIED BLACK

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Idemnification

Warranty Indemnification: Sponsors display and
exhibit property at their own risk. Certified
No Guarantee of Results: Certified Black Black does not assume any responsibility
does not warrant or guarantee any results for loss or damage to Sponsors property.
of the Expo, nor does it guarantee several Certified Black will not be held accountable
attendees or exhibitors. for the death or injury of any person
attending an event, or for any damages
suffered by Sponsor or its officers, agents,
employees, or invitees because of any
cause whatsoever. Sponsor shall indemnify
and hold Certified Black, its parent,
subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, and their
respectiveofficers, directors, agents and
employees harmless from any suit or claim
arising out of any action or failure to act by
the Sponsor. Sponsor shall be liable for all
damages caused by Sponsor to the event
building’s grounds, landscaping, floors,
walls, columns, or any other part of the
building, or to the chattels and fixtures of
the building or any other Sponsor or person
or entity having property at theevents
building’s premises. Sponsors are advised
to obtain insurance coverage for this risk.

TERMS & CONDITIONS CERTIFIED BLACK

SPONSORSHIP ACCEPTANCE

Project # CERTIFIED BLACK BUSINESS EXPO

Issued To: Payment Event Start
Certified Black Date: Date:
[email protected]

Bronze Package $ 1000.00
$ 3000.00
Gold Package $ 5000.00

Vibranium Package $ _________

Additional Options: Payment Method

Total Included (Tax) Card Payment

Terms & Conditions: Master Card, Visa, AmericanExpress
1. Product/Service exclusivity is not guaranteed
Cheque Payment
through this reservation, and this also includes
brand and franchise exclusivity. In Favor of: Account Holder Name, Account No, Banks Details
2. Certified Black reserves the right, upon
reasonable notice to the Sponsor,to substitute Another Payment
alternate dates and/or facilities other than those
originally planned for the event.. Payment Details
3. Cancellation: Certified Black reserves the right
to cancel this event at any time prior to the date
of the event with refund of all amounts paid
Otherwise all payments are non-refundable.

Name:

Positions:

Signature: Date:
CERTIFIED BLACK PROJECT ACCEPTANCE

THANK YOU

Certified Black is honored to have you as a part of the
Certified Black DFW Black Business Expo! The Expo
has been designed by Certified Black to be a fixture
in the community. We want to make sure; however,
positive messages about your involvement extend
beyond the actual event and reach consumers,
before, during, and after the Expo weekend.

LET US PROMOTE
YOUR COMPANY

Sponsor Homepage: _______________ To that end, we’d like to include positive
_________________________________ updates about your involvement in social
_ media outreach. Please complete and return
the following social media information form
Facebook Profile: __________________ to Certified Black, as soon as possible.
_______________________________
Here’s how you can find Certified
Twitter Handle: ____________________ Black Inc. on social media:
_____________________________ http:.certifiedblackinc.org/
Facebook Profile: https://www.
Instagram: _______________________ facebook.com/certifiedblackinc
__________________________ Twitter Handle: @certifiedblack_
Instagram: http://instagram.com/
YouTube: _________________________ certifiedblackinc
________________________

Important Company Hashtags:
_________________________________
________________

Additional Pages: (Any pages, in
addition to the homepage, you’d like
for us to include in posts if/when
possible.)_________________________
_________________________________
___________________________

EVENT PERKS CERTIFIED BLACK

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO

Certified Black
Contact Info :
Phone: + (432) 219-6699
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.certifiedblack.com