Choose From Three of the Five Extend Your Reach Options:

• One small marketing item (provided by you) in AEO environmentally-friendly Summit Tote Bag
• On-screen banner ad (rotating with other sponsors) before/after each presentation
• Rotating banner ad with link to your website on the main summit web page
• Logo displayed on aisle banners
• Logo inclusion on floor or directional signs

Total Extend Your Reach Investment $5,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $9,000

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Scholarship Sponsorships
(No Limit on Sponsors)

Be a part of the push to get members to the summit who normally cannot afford the expenses involved in attending this event. This sponsorship is possible for even the smallest of budgets, but large denominations are also welcome if you would like to offer more than one scholarship. Each $1000 scholarship covers one full summit registration and assists with travel and/or lodging costs.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address on the scholarship sponsor page
• Inclusion on the Scholarship Sponsor appreciation advertisement in the Summit Program Book

Total Scholarship Sponsorship Investment Range $1,000-100,000+

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Speaker Sponsorships
(Limited to Six Sponsors)

Pay the way for AEO to bring quality information experts to the 2008 summit in Orange County. This sponsorship will put your company's name at the forefront of attendees' minds and help your company to be recognized as a supporter of microenterprise development.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address next to the speaker bio in the event program
• Verbal acknowledgement from the individual introducing the speaker
• Link to your website on speaker/agenda page on AEO event site

Speaker Sponsorship Investment $5,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $9,000

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Maria Padilla-Orasel Scholarship Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Maria Padilla-Orasel was a well-known minority board member of AEO. She was a tremendous supporter of leadership opportunities for women and minorities. Sadly, shortly after attending the 2001 conference, Maria passed away. Maria was such an influence on the membership of AEO that AEO leadership decided to create a fund that would honor her work and commitment to minority women. Your sponsorship of this scholarship will allow five women new to the microenterprise development field to attend the AEO Summit who would otherwise be unable to attend. This will provide them with learning and networking opportunities that will help them to develop into the leaders of the future.

You Will Receive:

• Inclusion on the Scholarship Sponsor appreciation advertorial and history on Maria in the Summit Program Book
• Your name and logo on signage at a special informal reception for the scholarship recipients

Total Maria Padilla-Orasel Sponsorship Investment $10,000

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Welcome Reception Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Be the first company to get your message out to the crowd by sponsoring the Welcome Reception on Tuesday night before the show officially kicks off.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address on drink napkins during the reception
• Recognition as the exclusive Welcome Reception Expo Stamp Card sponsor that will put your company's name at the forefront of the event by putting an amazing prize into someone's hands that night
• Signage and company materials on welcome table with AEO welcome staff
• A small promotional item for distribution, which you'll select from available options provided by AEO
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Welcome Reception Sponsor

Total Welcome Reception Investment $10,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $18,000

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Summit Spa Sponsorship
(Limited to Three Sponsors)    2 Sponsorships Remaining

Bring relaxation to this year's summit by helping to sponsor the bank of massage therapists that will help attendees to unwind between meetings.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address on the relaxation kits distributed at the massage station
• Signage and company materials at the station's area
• Inclusion in the quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking all Summit Spa Sponsors

Total Summit Spa Sponsorship Investment $10,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $18,000

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Hotel Key Card Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Be the ultimate insider at the summit by being the company that will be in every front pocket, purse and briefcase at the event. Your logo will be the last thing summit participants look at as they leave their room for the day and the first thing they look at when returning to their room at night.

You Will Receive:

• Name, logo and website address on all summit participant room keys

Total Key Card Sponsorship Investment $15,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $27,000

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Electronic Communications Sponsorship
(Limited to Three Sponsors)

In this digital age, why not put your company on every summit page, reminder email, electronic registration page and "Thank You for Attending" email that we send out?

You Will Receive:

• Name, logo and website links at the bottom of all four email blasts promoting the summit
• Name, logo and website links (all three sponsors) at the bottom of every 2008 AEO Summit-related page during the months and days leading up to the summit, and on the 2008 event wrap-up pages on the AEO website
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you (and the other two sponsors) for being an Electronic Communications Sponsorship partner

Total Electronic Communications Investment $15,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $27,000

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Marketplace Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Be the exclusive sponsor to show support for local small businesses in action at the summit. Become the Marketplace Sponsor! You will be sponsoring a real life marketplace where small business entrepreneurs (most from Southern California) will be selling their products.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website on the Marketplace shopping bags
• Welcome table where your company representatives can greet the shoppers when you hand them their shopping bags
• One small promotional item and flyer (provided by you) inside the shopping bags
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Marketplace Sponsor

Total Marketplace Sponsorship Investment $15,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $27,000

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Meal Sponsorship
(Limited to Four Sponsors)    3 Sponsorships Remaining

Want a captive audience? Talk to them while they are eating! Your company information will be right there as the networking conversations start up which will lead to new friendships and business relationships.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address next to the meal announcement on the daily schedule
• Name, logo and website on drink napkins during the meal you sponsor, or the option to place your company's promotional items or business cards on the table before the meal
• Signage in a highly visible area during the meal
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you (and the other three sponsors) for being a Meal Sponsorship partner

Continental Breakfast Investment $10,000
Or 10% Off for a Two Year Investment of $18,000

Networking Lunch Investment $15,000
Or 10% Off for a Two Year Investment of $27,000

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Summit Staff Golf Shirt and Collector T-Shirt Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsors)

They will be the fastest moving people at the summit because they have so much to do. Get your name on the largest billboard opportunity available! Be seen everywhere at the event and blend your name in with the AEO Summit staff as they assist the event's 800 plus expected attendees by becoming the exclusive Summit Staff Golf Shirt and Collector T-Shirt Sponsor. Your information will be on the sleeve or TBD visible area of the staff shirts and on the t-shirts included in the summit tote bags.

You Will Receive:

• Your name and website address on all staff golf shirts
• Agreed upon number of golf shirts will also be given away as door prizes during plenary sessions, giving your company extra exposure through this marketing vehicle
• 2008 AEO Summit T-Shirt with your logo and website address on the sleeve in every tote bag
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Summit Shirt Sponsor

Total Shirt Sponsorship Investment $20,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $36,000

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Summit Registration Partner
(Limited to One Sponsor)

What do you do when you go to a conference and meet someone new? You look at their nametag! Why not have your company name and website on their nametag lanyard? This sponsorship will help you keep your name top of mind with attendees every step of the way!

You Will Receive:

• Name and website address on all staff and attendee nametag lanyards
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Summit Registration Partner
• Company display table directly next to the registration area for company representatives to personally welcome each attendee
• At your table you can hand out the official environmentally friendly Summit Tote Bags that contain your flyer, pamphlet and/or business cards along with a mug or other TBD item with the AEO logo, your logo and website address

Total Registration Partner Investment $25,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $45,000

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Summit Survival Kit Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Ever find yourself at a conference without a pen, paper or other items you need? Of course you have! Why not sponsor necessity? Get your name, logo and web address on a customized journal, mint box, squeeze toy, pen and water bottle or TBD survival items in this Summit Survival Kit.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website address on all items in the Survival Kit
• Kit will be included in all tote bags distributed to summit attendees
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Summit Survival Kit Sponsor

Total Survival Kit Investment $30,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $54,000

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Founders' Dinner and Awards Gala Sponsor
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Sponsor the high profile evening event of the summit, the Founders' Dinner and Awards Gala. Founders of the microenterprise movement, of AEO and of individual organizations will be honored and recognized at this special event, and awards will be presented to the recipients of the 2008 Hewlett Packard Technology for Entrepreneurship Education Awards. At least one high profile speaker will be invited to address gala attendees during the meal.

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website on drink napkins during the gala
• Verbal recognition as the Founders' Dinner and Awards Gala Sponsor
• Photos with award winners taken with your company representative and AEO staff with your company and AEO sign in the backdrop
• Award photos will be included in all post event materials, website recaps and 2009 program guides
• Grand Prize giveaway during the Gala
• One quarter page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Founders' Dinner and Awards Gala Sponsor

Total Awards Dinner Investment $75,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $135,000

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AEO Summit Lead Sponsorship
(Limited to One Sponsor)

Feel that AEO's mission is something your company can get behind? Take a true partnership position at this event by positioning your company as our Lead Sponsor! This package will ensure your company's mission and services are shown in line with AEO's vision for Empowering America's Communities!

You Will Receive:

• Your name, logo and website links at the top of all pre- and post-event email communication pieces
• Name, logo and website links at the top of every page relating to the 2008 AEO Summit for the time leading up to the summit and on the 2008 event wrap-up pages on AEO's website
• Name and logo on the front of the Summit Program Book
• Largest display logo on the official environmentally friendly Summit Tote Bag as well as an insert of your company's literature (provided by you) inside the bags
• Speaking time during the Welcome Reception or Opening Ceremony to talk about why your company supports AEO and its mission
• Full page advertisement in the Summit Program Book thanking you for being the Summit Lead Sponsor
• Full page article or interview in the Summit Program Book on your company and why you think AEO's mission is so important to microenterprise development

Total Lead Sponsorship Investment $100,000
Save 10% for a Two-Year Commitment at $180,000

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