5th annual leading ladies international empowerment conference

THE LEADING LADY VISIONARY & HOST Larvetta L. Smith is an award winning marketing strategist,

life & business branding coach, innovative speaker, and

social entrepreneur. When Larvetta is not courting

corporate clients, at her vanguard marketing and corporate

events company, L3 Eventeurs, she serves as the new voice

of radio for the small business community. She hosts Let’s

Get Down To Business, a radio show that fuels small

businesses into big brands. Larvetta holds several awards for

her ability to illustrate and promote change. In 2011,

Larvetta was awarded one of Verizon Wireless’ Everyday

Heroes. And most recently, Larvetta was named one of

Chicago’s Top Game Changers Under 40 by Ariel

Investment and WVON.

LAST YEAR’S VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT IS LEADING LADIES INTERNATIONAL?

Produced by L3 Eventeurs, this series of all day presentations and events are designed to cultivate relationships, expose dreams, offer support and bestow valuable information to induce the next level of success and purpose amongst women of distinction. The premier installment debuted in Chicago on Saturday, May 1, 2010, with an afternoon luncheon at the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) featuring a local panel of relevant, thought-provoking, successful women. Attendees experienced compelling stories of faith and determination wrapped in drive, vision and triumph.

There was a keynote address given by Mortgage Guru/Financial Coach Lynn Richardson, who spoke about money, credit and financial security.

Corporate vendors flanked the room engaging guests with mobile internet services along with other personal development vendors and sponsors building new customer relationships.

The Leading Ladies International Conference is growing in services and offerings and is targeting certain key markets to offer their constituents a wider array of programming. Other host cities in consideration are: Atlanta, Charlotte and Detroit.

WHY LEADING LADIES INTERNATIONAL?

After feeling the rippling effect of the bad economy and witnessing the emotional and financial damage it had done to me, I decided to take action. The action was to create a platform that would not only empower women but also highlight successful women in their respective fields. Being an industry professional for over 15 years and an entrepreneur for close to 15 years. I felt it was necessary to expose leading women who had made an impact in my life both professionally and personally. I always state ‘I am only as good as the people around me.’

So, I called my leading ladies to the table and they responded with a resounding YES! Four years later, this local idea has now blossomed into an international brand and have included: Lynn Richardson, Financial Guru/Speaker; Amy Hilliard, The Comfort Cake Company; Monique Caradine, TV Personality/Speaker; Erica Sevilla, Verizon Wireless; Kyra Kyles, Senior Editor of JET/Blogger/TV Personality; Adrene Ashford, Celebrity Stylist/House of Adrene; Michelle Redd, Building Blocks Learning Academy; Sally Hazelgrove, Restoring The Path; and Sil Lai Abrams, Speaker/Relationship Expert/Author, just to name a few.

My desire for every woman who attends our conference is to be motivated, empowered, and inspired to become a Leading Lady in their communities, careers and families to LOVE, LEAD and LAUNCH.

If you want change, you have to become the change agent and join the Leading Ladies movement today!

Check out last year's conference

OUR TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary target is women, age 25-54 Entry/mid-level corporate professionals

and entrepreneurs and those in executive positions

Faith based community Key decision makers Have disposable income Desires to have financial freedom Socially and spiritually centered or

seeking improvement Married and single Have at least one child Desires to improve professionally and

personally

THE 2014 LEADING LADIES OF CHICAGO LaMeisha Taylor, Leading Lady In International Business

• Motivational Speaker & Human Resources Business Partner, ADP

Alexandria Eidenberg, Leading Lady in Politics & Entrepreneurship

• Co-Founder/President of the Insurance People & Candidate for 4th District for US Congress

Celeste Parker, Leading Lady in Education

• Elementary School Teacher/Writer/Educator

Sheila Rugege Dantzler, Leading Lady On Your Own Terms (LarvettaSpeaks Special Award)

• HGTV Real Estate Broker & Agent

Erika Bracey, Leading Lady in Health (Breast Cancer Survivor)

• CEO of Blest Bracelets, Shades of Pink, & Director of Tailored Beginnings

THE CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

The State of The Union of Women’s Health Seminar*

Health Practitioner and Nutritionist Presentations*

Beauty Consultation and Nutritionist Presentations*

Fashion and Hair Exhibitions*

Fitness and Food Demonstrations*

Roundtable Luncheon

Local and National Celebrity Panel Discussions

Question and Answer Sessions

Keynote Speakers

Sponsor Interaction, Engagement and Sampling

Book, CD and Other Resource Sales

Networking

One on One Life and Business Coaching

*As determined by sponsor

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

8:30 am - 9:00 am Check in

9:00 am - 9:45 am Mind, Body & Soul Health Demonstration/Seminar Sponsored by TBD

10:00 am -10:15 am VIDEO: Let's Get Down to Business INTERVIEW

10:30 am -10:45 am I DARE YOU Presentation BY LARVETTA L. SMITH Sponsored by TBD

11:30 am -12:00 pm LUNCH

12:15 am -12:40 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKER

1:00 am -1:45 pm AFTERNOON PANEL with Leading Ladies Sponsored by TBD

2:00 am - 2:15 pm Q&A

2:15 am - 2:30 pm AWARDS PRESENTATION/Photo Op

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm PITCH YOUR IDEA Sponsored by TBD

4:00 pm Conference ends

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

PAST SPONSORS

MEDIA COVERAGE

PITCH YOUR IDEA

Leading ladies will have an opportunity to pitch an existing idea or a new idea to a team of leading professionals for a chance to win $500 cash.

Judges are as follows:

• Ken Burkeen, Founder/CEO of Huetiful International

• Kyra Kyles. Managing Editor for Jet Mag

• Chris Jordan, Assistant Vice President of MB Financial Bank

• Brooke Jay, Co-Founder of All Terrain (Unconfirmed)

Sponsorship Benefits

• Program Naming Opportunity on all marketing, advertising and public relations materials for the” PITCH YOUR IDEA sponsored by XXXX”

• Half page ad in program book

• 2 tickets to conference

• Name Recognition during conference

• 10 x 10 tables space for engagement and sampling

• Deliver Gift Presentation to Winner

• Photo Opportunity

SPONSORSSHIP INVESTMENT

$1800 + $500

TOTAL INVESTMENT $2300

“VISIONARY” SPONSORSHIP

*MB Financial has been confirmed as sponsor

PRESENTING SPONSOR

• Full Naming Opportunity/Logo Recognition in all marketing, public relations and advertising to read “XXXX presents 5th Annual Leading Ladies International Empowerment Conference”

• Banner Ad on LarvettaSpeaks Home page

• Full page AD (back cover) in Leading Ladies Program Book

• 5 conference registrations

• Exclusive naming rights of the Leading Ladies afternoon session

• Opening remarks to introduce Leading Ladies of that city

• 10 X 20 space at prominent location for engagement and sampling

• Gift bag sponsor

• Opportunity to feature one corporate personnel*

Sponsorship Investment $7,500

*additional cost

PARTICIPATING BEAUTY/HEALTH SPONSOR

• Logo recognition in all marketing, public relations and advertising

• Naming rights of the Beauty & Health Seminars/Panel Discussion

• ½ Page ad in Leading Ladies Program Book


• Opening remarks to introduce panelist in the health and beauty category

• 10 X 20 space at prominent location for engagement and beauty/health demonstrations


Sponsorship Investment $4,000

PARTICIPATING SPONSOR

• Logo recognition in all marketing, public relations and advertising

• Opportunity to conduct giveaway

• ½ Page ad in Leading Ladies Program Book


• 10 X 20 space at prominent location for engagement and sampling


Sponsorship Investment $3500

MEDIA PARTNERSHIP

• Logo/Name Recognition on all marketing, public relations and advertising

• Exclusive Naming Opportunity of I DARE YOU Sponsored by XXX

• Full Page Ad in Program Book

• 1 10 x 10 space for sampling and engagement

• 2 Conference Registration

• Gift Bag Sponsor

• Opportunity to feature one corporate personnel*

SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT: $3500

LITTLE LADIES SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship Description A kick off reception to recognize 4-5 young girls/little ladies (high school preferred) for their extraordinary leadership in their communities and globally in the area of creativity, academics and social entrepreneurship.

Sponsorship Details • Deliver remarks at reception • Present each girl with a GoogleChrome book • Photo Opportunity Sponsorship Investment: $1200

CORPORATE/SMALL BUSINESS/ ADVOCATE • Logo/Name Mention in program book & Social Media Mention

• 2 Conference registrations

• Name recognition during the conference

• 1 7 x 7 table display for sampling and engagement

Sponsorship Investment: $850

Small Business Vendor • 1 conference registration

• Business name listed in program book

• 1 7 x 7 table display for sampling and engagement

Sponsorship Investment: $249*

*additional registration will be $40

Friday, April 4, 2014

MB Financial Bank

33 W. Huron

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Attendance: 50-75 ppl

Opening Reception for Little Leading Ladies of Chicago

In its first year, we are highlighting five young high school girls who are leading academically, socially, creatively as catalysts of change within their communities and/or globally. The selected high school girls will serve as our hosts at the conference to pay it forward as leading ladies.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Art Revolution

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Attendance: 75-100 women

In its 5th year, it provides a lively emerging heritage of informational discussions, demonstrations, practical advice, coaching, networking, engagement, and lifestyle shifting applications to women of substance. It will feature an amazing lineup of speakers who will help ignite our audience and guide them on the path to live the life they’ve always dreamed of. Panel discussions will be aimed at motivating and inspiring our audience with open, candid and honest dialogue in an atmosphere of fellowship and camaraderie.

THE DETAILS

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS TACTICS

• Digital e-blast to over 80,000 email subscribers to rollout in February.

• Text message alerts to existing database to win conference registration

• Invitations distributed at key lifestyle locations

• Distribute press release to radio, print and digital outlets

• Run radio spots on relevant stations

• Launch an extensive social media awareness campaign via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

• Leading Ladies International has a facebook fan group under Leading Ladies International