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Business Connect Program Presentation
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Let’s Talk Numbers
10 Day Festival
1+ Million Guests
130 Countries
33 Languages
5000 Media
10K Volunteers
Significant
Economic Impact
Introduce the
#BoldNorth
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Events Highlight
• Radio Row
• Media Night
• Fireworks
• Concerts
• Super Bowl Live
• Private Parties &
Events
And many other events including:
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What is Business Connect?
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Conduit of opportunity for
diverse and local business
Business development program
focused on supporting growth
The Bottom Line:
More Opportunity. Faster Growth. Amazing Exposure.
Signature NFL program for
promoting supplier diversity
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Business Opportunities
• Audio Visual
• Barricades
• Carpet/Flooring
• Catering/Food &
Beverage
• Courier Services
• De-icing
• Décor
• Employment
Agencies
• Entertainment
• Equipment Rental
• Event Production
• Fencing
• Florists
• Furniture
• Generators
• Gifts & Promotions
• Golf Carts
• Hardware Supplies
• Linens
• Office Supplies
• Painters
• Photography
• Port-O-Lets
• Printing &
Graphics
• Security
• Snow Removal
• Tenting
• Trailers
• Transportation
• Vans
• Video
• Waste Removal
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Eligibility & Certification
• Headquartered in MN
• Eligible to do business in MN
• In good standing with the State
All the following are requirements for participation in
the Business Connect Program:
3-year history of
continuous business
operations (by April 1, 2017)
51%
Majority ownership by one of
the following persons:
• Recognized Minority
• Woman
• LGBT
• Veteran
You must be certified
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Timeline
• Program Launch
November 2016
• Launch Workshops & Production Meetings
Q1 2017• Registration
Closes
April 30, 2017
• Trade Show & Resource Guide Publication
June 2017
Do Not Wait!
Certification & application
processing can be a lengthy
process and cause delays.
Register online today!
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Register Online Today!
Log on to our website:
www.mnsuperbowl.comClick on Get Involved > Business Connect > Vendor Registration
You can register online today, even if you aren’t
yet certified. Register on our portal, and then
start the certification process right away. You may
upload the certification documentation to your
application upon receipt.
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Pictures from Houston/San Francisco
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Thank you!Please let us know if you have questions.