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Sponsorships and Events Sponsorship rates, events calendar and event descriptions for 2014 Events calendar ................................. 2 Sponsorship cost chart ..................... 3 Sponsorship benefits ........................ 4 Annual Industry Outlook .................. 17 Executive of the Year Award .............18 40 Under 40 Awards ........................19 Best Real Estate Awards .................. 20 Women in Business Awards .............. 21 Eureka! Awards ................................ 22 Diversity in Business Awards ........... 23 Best Places to Work ........................ 24 Titans of Technology Awards ........... 25 Fast 50 ............................................. 26 CFO of the Year Awards ................... 27 MSPBJ Honors ................................. 28 Questions? Contact us .................... 29 Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Sponsorships and EventsSponsorship rates, events calendar and event descriptions for 2014

Events calendar ................................. 2

Sponsorship cost chart ..................... 3

Sponsorship benefits ........................ 4

Annual Industry Outlook .................. 17

Executive of the Year Award .............18

40 Under 40 Awards ........................19

Best Real Estate Awards ..................20

Women in Business Awards ..............21

Eureka! Awards ................................ 22

Diversity in Business Awards ........... 23

Best Places to Work ........................ 24

Titans of Technology Awards ........... 25

Fast 50 ............................................. 26

CFO of the Year Awards ................... 27

MSPBJ Honors ................................. 28

Questions? Contact us .................... 29

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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2014 Events Calendar

Annual Industry OutlookTuesday, January 21 7:15am – 9:30am Minneapolis Hilton

Executive of the YearThursday, February 13 5:30pm – 8:30pm The Depot

40 Under 40Wednesday, March 19 5:30pm – 7:30pm Muse

Mentoring MondayMonday, April 7 7:00am – 9:00am TBD venue

Best in Real EstateThursday, April 17 5:30pm – 8:30pm Aria

Women in BusinessThursday, May 29 11:00am – 1:30pm Minneapolis Hilton

Eureka!Thursday, June 12 5:30pm – 7:30pm Nicollet Island Pavilion

Diversity in BusinessThursday, July 17 5:30pm – 7:30pm Venue TBD

Best Places to WorkThursday, August 14 3:30pm – 5:30pm Venue TBD

Titans of TechnologyThursday, September 25 11:30am – 1:30pm Minneapolis Hilton

Fast 50Thursday, October 23 5:30pm – 8:00pm Muse

CFO of the YearThursday, November 13 11:30am – 1:30pm Minneapolis Hyatt

MSPBJ HonorsDecember 2014 Xcel Energy Center

Find more information at mspbj.com/event

NOMINATE SOMEONE

Submit a nomination for one of our 2014 programs atmspbj.com/nomination

BUILD YOUR OWN EVENT

Seminars & Panels» Do you have a topic or information

you want to present? Ask how youcan create a seminar to fit your business needs.

Did you know the Minneapolis/St. PaulBusiness Journal hosts many seminars and panel discussions throughout the year? Have you attended one? If so, youknow what a great resource they are forgetting and giving valuable information to the local business community.

Ask your account executive for full seminardetails »

HELPFUL HINTRegistration for each event opens at least 6 weeks prior and closes 1 week before the event. http://www.mspbj.com/event »

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2014 Event Sponsorship Cost

Sponsorship

Annual Industry Outlook

Executive of the Year 40 Under 40

Best in Real Estate

Women in Business Eureka!

Diversity in Business

Best Places to Work

Titans of Technology Fast 50

CFO of the Year

MSPBJ Honors

Presenting Sponsorship $25,000Details page 17

$25,000Details page 18

$16,500Details page 19

$25,000Details page 20

$25,000Details page 21

$25,000Details page 22

$25,000Details page 23

$20,000Details page 24

$25,000Details page 25

$25,000Details page 26

$30,000Details page 27

$20,000Details page 28

Platinum Sponsorship $10,000Half page ad

$18,000Half page ad

$10,000Half page ad

$18,000Full page ad

$18,000Full page ad

$18,000Full page ad

$12,000Half page ad

NA $18,000Full page ad

$18,000Full page ad

$18,000Full page ad

$10,000Details page 28

Gold Sponsorship NA $12,000 NA $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $8,500 NA $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 NA

Silver Sponsorship $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,500

Centerpiece Sponsorship $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

Signature Cocktail Sponsorship NA $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 NA $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 NA $5,000 NA $5,000

Dessert Sponsorship NA $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

VIP Honoree Lounge or Table Sponsorship NA NA NA

$3,500Limited

availabilityNA $3,500 NA

$1,500Includes

directory adNA

$3,500Limited

availabilityNA NA

Gift Bag Sponsorship $2,500 NA $2,500 NA $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 NA $2,500 NA $2,500 $2,500

Display Table Sponsorship $500 NA NA NA $500 NA NA NA $500 NA NA NA

Gift Bag Item Sponsorship $500 NA $500 NA $500 NA $500 NA NA NA $500 $500

Subscription Sponsorship $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500

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Presenting Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Industry exclusivity for the entire awards program with the exception of the table

sponsorships

» Ten tickets to the event (if seating is available, table of 10 will be placed with premium seating)

» Display table at event with the exclusive opportunity to network and promote your company’s products or services to attendees

» 4-color print advertisement in the special section of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published the week of the event

» Online Special section sponsorship

» Sponsor profile in the special section of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published the week of the event

» Logo on the awards

» Top level company executive on stage to assist with awards presentation (when applicable) including introduction by publisher and brief speaking time

» Logo on all promotional collateral (promotional collateral is defined as: invitation, advertisements - printed and digital, registration website, and event signage).

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Electronic Attendee List (excluding email addresses)

» Post event report with a statistical analysis of the event

» Opportunity to meet with the Director of Advertising and Publisher to review alternatives to standard benefits listed

» Ten gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents.

INVESTMENT

Please see individual eventflyers for details.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

YOU GET AN AD

All ad sizes and specs can be downloaded at http://bizj.us/tw8ed »

Advertisements for special sections are due Friday, 2 weeks prior to publication.

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Platinum Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Industry exclusivity for the entire awards program with the exception of the table

sponsorships

» Ten tickets to the event (if seating is available, table of 10 will be placed with premium seating)

» Display table at event with the exclusive opportunity to network and promote your company’s products or services to attendees

» 4-color print advertisement in the special section of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published the week of the event

» Sponsor profile in the special section of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published the week of the event

» Logo on the awards

» Top level company executive on stage to assist with awards presentation (when applicable)

» Logo on all promotional collateral (promotional collateral is defined as: invitation, advertisements - printed and digital, registration website, and event signage).

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Electronic Attendee List (excluding email addresses)

» Post event report with a statistical analysis of the event

» Opportunity to meet with the Director of Advertising and Publisher to review alternatives to standard benefits listed

» Ten gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Best Places to Work.

INVESTMENT

Please see individual eventflyers for details.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

YOU GET AN AD

All ad sizes and specs can be downloaded at http://bizj.us/tw8ed »

Advertisements for special sections are due Friday, 2 weeks prior to publication.

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Gold Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Industry exclusivity for the entire awards program with the exception of the table

sponsorships

» Ten tickets to the event (if seating is available, table of 10 will be placed with premium seating)

» Display table at event with the exclusive opportunity to network and promote your company’s products or services to attendees

» Sponsor profile in the special section of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published the week of the event

» Logo on the awards

» Top level company executive on stage to assist with awards presentation (when applicable)

» Logo on all promotional collateral (promotional collateral is defined as: invitation, advertisements - printed and digital, registration website, and event signage).

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Electronic Attendee List (excluding email addresses)

» Post event report with a statistical analysis of the event

» Opportunity to meet with the Director of Advertising and Publisher to review alternatives to standard benefits listed

» Ten gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Annual Industry Outlook, 40 Under40, Best Places to Work & MSPBJ Honors.

INVESTMENT

Please see individual eventflyers for details.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Silver Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Four tickets to the event

» Display table at event with the exclusive opportunity to network and promote your company’s products or services to attendees

» Logo on all promotional collateral (promotional collateral is defined as: invitation, advertisements - printed and digital, registration website, and event signage).

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Post event report with a statistical analysis of the event

» Two gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $5,000.With the exception of the MSPBJ Honorswhich is $2,500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Centerpiece Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Customized centerpiece with branding- designed to reflect theme of event

» Two tickets to the event

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Two gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $5,000.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Beverage/Cocktail Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Customized beverage/cocktail named as the sponsor wishes

» Two tickets to the event

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Two gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Annual Industry Outlook, Women in Business,Titans of Technology & CFO of the Year.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $5,000.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Dessert Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Customized dessert item

» Two tickets to the event

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item (pending gift bag sponsor)

» Two gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Annual Industry Outlook.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $5,000.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Subscription Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Subscriptions for honorees/finalists from one of our awards programs or any

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal list (25 people)

» Company name imprinted on each recipients mailing label for 52 weeks acknowledging your generous gift

» Letter sent from MSPBJ publisher to each recipient recognizing your gift. Opportunity to include your own branded message with the letter

» Four color strip ad underneath the list sponsored or other available list

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $3,500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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VIP Honoree Lounge or Table Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Lounge area (if applicable) including ten tickets to the event

» Bottle of Champagne at your table

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» One gift subscription to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» Quarter page color ad in special section

AVAILABILITY

This limited availabilitysponsorship is only available for Best in Real Estate &Fast 50.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $3,500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Honoree Table Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Table for 10 at the event

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Directory ad in the special section

» One gift subscription to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is onlyavailable for Best Placesto Work.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $1,500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

YOU GET AN AD

All ad sizes and specs can be downloaded at http://bizj.us/tw8ed »

Advertisements for special sections are due Friday, 2 weeks prior to publication.

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Gift Bag Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Logo on gift bag to be handed out at the event

» Two tickets to the event

» Logo on event PowerPoint, program, (when applicable) and signage at the event

» Logo recognition in the “Congratulations” advertisement on the back cover of the special section

» Opportunity to submit a gift bag item

» Two gift subscriptions to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal including the Book of Lists

» First right of renewal 60 days of the event

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Executive of the Year, Best in Real Estate, Best Places to Work & Fast 50.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $2,500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

WE NEED YOUR LOGO

Your logo should be sent as soon asyou sign on for the sponsorship.

Preferred file type: Vector .eps (if not available, please send .ai, .pdf, .psd or a high-resolution .jpg; logos saved from the internet are not accepted.)

Please send materials [email protected] »and copy your account executive.

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Display Booth Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Display table with optional signage and giveaways in the networking area of the event

» Two tickets to the event

» Recognition in the event presentation

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for Annual Industry Outlook, Women in Business & Titans of Technology.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

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Gift Bag Item Sponsorship

2014 Benefits: » Opportunity to include a gift in the gift bag given to event attendees

» One ticket to the event

» Recognition in the event presentation

AVAILABILITY

This sponsorship is available for all of our signatureevents, except Executive of the Year, Best in Real Estate, Best Places to Work & Fast 50.

INVESTMENT

Sponsorship cost is $500.

See all sponsorship options on page 3 »

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Annual Industry Outlook 11th Annual Project

Leaders of major companies representing key industries provide a preview of the industry economic forecast for 2014 in the Twin Cities market.

Program StructurePanelists for 2014 include leaders from banking & finance, health care, economic development, workforce solutions, commercial real estate:

Expected AttendanceThe Annual Industry Outlook breakfast draws over 350 attendees on average. Attendance is made up of C-level executives, government and city leaders as well as business decision makers from the greater metropolitan area.

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 SOLD

Includes full page color ad, online special section, panel position

($18,000 without online section)

Platinum Sponsorship$10,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

John HoffmanPrincipal Financial Group

Patricia Simmons MDMayo Clinic

Mike Langley Greater MSP

Susan ThomasRobert Half International

Collin BarrRyan Cos. US Inc.

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Executive of the Year Award38th Annual Project

Each year the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal honors a dynamic and esteemed CEO in the Twin Cities. The CEO chosen has a track record of business success, outstanding contributions to a Minnesota company, their industry and the Twin Cities community. This honor is the capstone of a successful career. Align your company with success and invest in the Executive of the Year event sponsorship.

Program StructureHonoree is selected by the MSPBJ editorial team Nominations open each September for the following years Executive of the Year.

Expected AttendanceThe Executive of the Year awards dinner draws over 500 attendees on average. Attendance is made up of colleagues, friends and family of the honoree as well as C-Suite executives and business leaders looking to network with this influential audience.

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 Available Includes half page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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40 Under 40 Awards16th Annual Project

The winners represent 40 leaders under the age of forty who demonstrate business acumen, leadership skills and community involvement. This is the most sought after recognition in the Twin Cities. Position your company as a strong supporter of the business minds of the future by sponsoring this exclusive opportunity.

Program StructureHonorees are chosen from a public pool of 350-400 candidates by the MSPBJ editorial team. Nominations open in December of the prior year for recognition in March.

Expected AttendanceFor the first time in 2014 the 40 under 40 cocktail awards reception will be open to the public. Attendees are expected to be honorees, alumni and coworkers, friends and family of the honorees.

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platinum sponsor

presenting sponsor

gold sponsor

Presenting Sponsorship$16,500 SOLD Includes half page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$10,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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Best in Real Estate Awards16th Annual Project

A Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal annual highly anticipated awards celebration that recognizes real estate projects and transactions of greatsignificance. A lifetime achievement individual is also recognized at this event.

Program StructureFinalists are chosen from a public pool of nominations. Finalists are selected by a panel of judges and MSPBJ editorial team. Winners in each category as well as a career achievement honoree are recognized at the awards dinner. Nominations open each December for the following year’s project.

Expected AttendanceThe Best in Real Estate awards dinner is a pillar event in the real estate industry and regularly draws over 400 attendees. All parties involved in projects being honored such as developers, brokers, law firms and architects attend.

A PR IL 2013

Honoring the Twin Cities’ best real estate projects and people

GOLD SPONSOR S

Ryan Cos. Tony Barranco (left) and Mark Schoening, and Chris Culp of The Excelsior Group are leading the development of 222 Hennepin, this year’s Best Overall honoree | page A12

Lifetime Achievement honoree Peggy Lucas | page A20

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 Available Includes half page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

Honoree VIP Lounge$3,500 Available

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Women in Business Awards17th Annual Project

Join the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in honoring the greater metropolitan areas cutting edge women in this special section. 51 women will be recognized for their leadership skills, drive and contributions to the broader Twin Cities community.

Program StructureHonorees are selected from a public pool of nominations and chosen by the MSPBJ editorial team. The project will honor women, including industry-leading executives, entrepreneurs and business owners. Nominations open in February for the May project.

Expected AttendanceThe women in Business awards luncheon draws close to 1000 attendees each year. The room is filled with honorees, their friends, family and coworkers as well as business leaders from the greater metropolitan area.

2013 Career Achievement HonoreeMargaret Perryman, CEO, Gillette Children’s Hospital

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 Available Includes full page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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Eureka! Awards (NEW for 2014)

The Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal is launching Eureka Awards to recognize creativity, innovation and progress in business as well as education, arts, healthcare, restaurants and retail.

Program StructureHonorees will be chosen from a public pool of nominations and chosen by the MSPBJ editorial team. Nominations will open in January for this exciting new project.

Expected AttendanceIn its first year, the Eureka! Awards is expected to draw over 350 attendees. Event attendees will be comprised of nominated companies and people as well as industry and business leaders looking to network with an executive audience.

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 Available Includes full page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

Honoree VIP Package$3,500 Available

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Diversity in Business Awards15th Annual Project

This Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal project honors Twin Cities’ business owners and executives in leadership positions from the ethnic minority, GLBT, veteran and disabled communities. The individuals will be honored at a cocktail awards reception.

Program StructureHonorees are selected from a public pool of nominations and chosen by the MSPBJ editorial team. The project will profile honorees — standout business leaders from the ethnic minority, GLBT, disabled and veteran communities. We will honor business owners, executives and other leaders with high levels of responsibility. Nominations open each March for the July project.

Expected AttendanceDiversity in Business Awards reception draws 250 attendees on average. Honorees, alumni, business and community leaders attend to celebrate the winners.

SPECIAL SECTION JULY 2013

Platinum sponsors

Gold sponsors

Sylvia Bartley

Thompson Aderinkomi

Jerry Crow

Tom DeGree & Dean Schlaak

Derek Dorr

Andy Huynh

Daniel Duty

Roberta Kehne

Lica Tomizuka

Janeé Harteau

Peter Reyes

Tashitaa Tufaa

Alan Duff

Rita Johnson-Mills

Chris Garcia

Joseph Nayquonabe Jr.

Steve Humerickhouse

JOYCE TRUONG & WILLIAM XIONG

FEATURING 21 HONOREES

INCLUDINGJOYCE TRUONG &

WILLIAM XIONGPresenting Sponsorship

$25,000 SOLDIncludes half page color ad,

online special section, pre-event reception

Platinum Sponsorship$12,000 Available Includes half page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$8,500 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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Best Places to Work15th Annual Project

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal event celebrates the companies selected as a Best Place to Work. The publication gives insight on what makes these companies great - from their employees’ perspectives. It also offers insight about attracting and retaining qualified employees. Celebrate with the Twin Cities’ top companies as a sponsor of this event.

Program StructureHonorees for this program are determined based on a quantitative survey administered by the third party company, Quantum Workplace. Each year we receive over 250 nominations. Employees are asked to rank their companies based on various items including trust in senior leadership, team effectiveness, communication and work-life balance. Companies are ranked in three categories by number of employees.

Expected AttendanceBest Places to work is a private event for honoree companies and sponsors exclusively. This event typically draws over 550 attendees. Honorees do not know where they rank in their category until it is announced at the cocktail reception.

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Presenting Sponsorship$20,000 Available Includes half page color ad,

online special section

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

Honoree VIP Table$1,500 Available Includes directory ad

in special section

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Titans of Technology Awards (NEW for 2014)

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal will honor leaders and companies in technology in roles such as CEO, CIO, Investment, Community Hero, Inventors and more. A career achievement award winner will also be honored.

Program StructureHonorees will be chosen from a public pool of nominations and determined by a panel of judges from various industries in addition to MSPBJ editorial team. Nominations will open in May for the September project.

Expected AttendanceIn its first year the Titans of Technology awards luncheon is expected to draw over 300 attendees. Event attendees will be made up of honorees, their companies as well as business leaders looking to network with an executive audience.

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 SOLD Includes full page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes full page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal honors the Fastest-growing Private Companies in the Twin Cities. This exclusive event is invitation only for winning companies and sponsors. Winners do not know where in the Fast 50 they are ranked until they are announced at the event.

Program StructureFast 50 companies will be selected based on their revenue growth. To be eligible for the Fast 50, companies must meet the following criteria: Be an independently owned, privately held company, be part of our geographic area of coverage, have year over year revenue growth for each of the last three completed fiscal years. Nominations open in July for the October project.

Expected Attendance The fast 50 cocktail awards reception is a private event for honorees and spon-sors exclusively. Average attendance is over 350 and is comprised of all levels of employees at each of the winning companies.

Fast 5015th Annual Project

PRESENTING SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR

M I N N E S O T AGOPH E R S P O R T S P R O P E R T I E S

SPECIAL SECTION | OCTOBER 2013

GROWING FAST IS A

WILDRIDE

Find out how the Twin Cities’

fastest-growing companies manage it.

Presenting Sponsorship$25,000 Available Includes full page color ad,

online special section

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes full page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

Honoree VIP Lounge$3,500 Available

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CFO of the Year Awards8th Annual Project

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal is proud to honor the top CFOs in the Twin Cities for their outstanding performance as corporate financial stewards. Finalists and winners will be recognized at an awards luncheon in November.

Program Structure Honorees are chosen from a pool of public nominations by a panel of judges from ACG, FEI and MSPBJ editorial team. The awards will are presented in nine catego-ries: Public Company CFO, Large Private Company CFO, Medium Private Company CFO, Small Private Company CFO, Community Service, Nonprofit Organization CFO - Civic/Cultural/Educational, Nonprofit Organization CFO - Health Care and Career Achievement. Nominations open in June for the November project. Nominations open in June for the November project.

Expected Attendance The CFO of the Year awards draws an average of 500 attendees. Attendance is made up of executives representing the organizations of honorees. Additionally top level executives, professional service firms and other key leaders from the greater metropolitan area are in attendance.

Presenting Sponsorship$30,000 Available

Includes full page color ad, online special section

($25,000 without online section)

Platinum Sponsorship$18,000 Available Includes full page color ad

Gold Sponsorship$12,000 Available

Silver Sponsorship$5,000 Available

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MSPBJ Honors

Join the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as we commemorate award recipients in our “MSPBJ Honors” for 2013. We will celebrate those companies and individuals recognized at our 2013 awards programs. The award programs included are: Executive of the Year, 40 under 40, Best in Real Estate, Women in Business, Eureka!, Diversity in Business, Best Places to Work, Titans of Technology, Fast 50 and CFO of the Year. This is a private reception, open only to honorees and sponsors.

Expected AttendanceThe MSPBJ honors attracts 150 attendees in its first year, expected attendance for 2014 is over 200. Attendees are honorees from all signature projects for 2014.

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Honoring the Twin Cities’ best real estate projects and people

Ryan Cos. Tony Barranco (left) and Mark Schoening, and Chris Culp of The Excelsior Group are leading the development of 222 Hennepin, this year’s Best Overall honoree | page A12

Lifetime Achievement honoree Peggy Lucas | page A20

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S P E C I A L S E C T I O N

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P L A T I N U M

WORK HARDPLAY HARD

SPECIAL SECTION JULY 2013

Sylvia Bartley

Thompson Aderinkomi

Jerry Crow

Tom DeGree & Dean Schlaak

Derek Dorr

Andy Huynh

Daniel Duty

Roberta Kehne

Janeé Harteau

Peter Reyes

Alan Duff

Rita Johnson-Mills

Chris Garcia

Joseph Nayquonabe Jr.

Steve Humerickhouse

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PRESENTING SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR

M I N N E S O T AGOPH E R S P O R T S P R O P E R T I E S

SPECIAL SECTION | OCTOBER 2013

GROWING FAST IS A

WILDRIDE

Find out how the Twin Cities’

fastest-growing companies manage it.

Presenting Sponsorship$20,000 Available Includes die cut chapter tab in the

honors section of the Book of Lists

Platinum Sponsorship$10,000 Available Includes full page color ad in the

Book of List MSPBJ Honors section

Silver Sponsorship$2,500 Available

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Questions?

We are happy to answer any questions you have about the information in this packet. If you do not have an assigned Account Executive, please use the contact information below. Happy Sponsoring!

Sponsorship InquiriesKathy RobideauDirector of [email protected]

Event InquiriesNicole DrennanEvents [email protected]

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