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SPRING 2019 Sponsorship Brochure
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is a business development challenge for collegiate startups based in Colorado.
Backed by the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at University of Colorado Denver and infamous CO entrepreneur, Jake Jabs, THE CLIMB is an event
series that helps future business owners transform concepts into viable companies throughmentorship,education,financialsupportandreal-worldindustryexchanges.
With more than 500 mentor hours shared and $1 million awarded to date, the competition continues to grow and shape the Denver and Rocky Mountain West startup community.
Prominent Colorado business leaders like Joel Appel, Owner and CEO of Launch Pad Ventures, andcompetitionnamesakeJake Jabs, will be servingonthissemester’sjudgingpanel.
Be a part of one of the top entrepreneurial competitions in the Rocky Mountain West!
2019 CASH AWARDS
First Place-$7,500
Second Place-$2,500
CU Denver -$1,500
People’s Choice Award -$1,000
*Thereispotentialforonefinalisttowinamaximumprizeof$10,000.
WHY SPONSOR THE CLIMB?By sponsoring THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition, you can help students and aspiring entrepreneurs contribute to the growing startup and business community.Withcashandin-kindprizes,wewanttogivecompetitorsthefinancialandprofessionalsupporttheyneedtojumpstarttheirbusinessideas.Helpussupportthese hardworking individuals and be a part of this prestigious competition. In addition, the competition is a great opportunity to grow your business by networking with local businessleadersandindustryexpertsatTHECLIMBeventsandconnectingwiththisyear’scompetitors.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:Platinum-$5,000Thispackageiscompletelycustomizableandofferstotalcompanyvisibilityacross the entire event.
Gold-$2,500Thispackageprovidesyourcompanywithanexcellent way to raiseawareness of your brand and network with fellow Denver entrepreneurs.
Silver-$1,500Thispackageshowsyourcompany’sdedicationtothe local entrepreneurial community.
Bronze-$1,000This package highlights your company as asupporter of the local entrepreneurial community.
PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Multi-monthmarketing,PRandsocialmediapromotionsrecognizingyourcompanyasasponsorpre-andpost-event Big brand alliance with the University of Colorado Denver and legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Jake Jabs, CEO of American Furniture Warehouse
Companylogopublishedasasponsoronalloff-siteandon-sitemarketingandpromotionaltools(i.e. TV displays at event, inside cover of event program, competition applications and materials, email invitations and reminders, event website with hyperlinktoyourwebsite,on-campusfliers)
One(1)companyadinfull-coloreventprogram Full back cover ad
Full pg. ½ pg. ¼ pg.
Reserved & premier seating at event 16 guests 16 guests 8 guests 8 guests
Firstrightofrefusalfor2017(or2018) Companybannersand/orpop-upsinprominentlocation at event Categoryexclusivity(i.e.OfficialPlatinumSponsor) “AboutCompany”boilerplateonofficialeventpressreleases(atleast2) Fullycustomizablesponsorshipspace/areaatevent Completelycustomizablepackage(THECLIMBisbroughttoyouby“NameofCompany”)
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE BENEFITS
SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:Sarah EngelAssistant DirectorPhone: 303-315-8503Email: [email protected]:CUDenverBusinessSchool1475LawrenceSt.,Ste5500Denver,CO80202
ABOUT THE JAKE JABS CENTERTheJakeJabsCenterforEntrepreneurship(JJCEisanentrepreneurship-focusedresourcecenterattheUniversityofColoradoDenverBusinessSchool.Emphasizingreal-worldexperience,JJCEis dedicated to educating and empowering undergraduate and graduate students to think and act entrepreneurially.ThroughtheCenter’sadvancedcertificationprograms,undergraduatemajor,andgraduatespecializations(bothMBAandMS,studentslearnandapplyreal-worldbusinessdisciplinesin an open and diverse environment.
EVENT DETAILSTHE CLIMB | Pitch NightDate/Time: Thursday,April25th,2019from5:30-7:30p.m.Location:TheCurtisHotel,1405CurtisStreet,DenverCO80202
Agenda:5:30-6:15p.m. - HappyHour/Registration/FinalistsShowcase6:15-6:25p.m. - Welcome&Introductions6:25-7:15p.m. - Live Pitches7:15-7:25p.m. - Special Keynote Speaker7:30p.m. - Awards
*Catering and alcoholic beverages will be provided.*This event is free and open to the public.