NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINERS
Region III Corporate Partnership Packet
2014-2015
REGION III
“THE POWER HOUSE REGION”
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Regional Finance Chair ............................ 3
Region III Overview ............................................................. 4
2014 FRC Information ........................................................... 5
FRC Career Fair ...................................................................... 6-7
FRC Partnership Opportunities .......................................... 8-11
Events
8-10
Conference Supplies
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Membership Partnership Opportunities ........................... 12
In-Kind Donations ................................................................. 13
Registration Instructions ...................................................... 14-17
Cancellation Policy ................................................................ 18
NSBE Career Center............................................................... 19
About NSBE
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with over 30,000 members, is one of
the largest student-run organizations in the United States. NSBE comprises more than
four hundred chapters that represent collegiate, alumni and pre-collegiate members
in the United States, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean.
NSBE had its genesis in April 1975 in on the campus of Purdue University. Its
founders were 6 highly motivated young men; Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley
L. Kirtley, John W. Logan Jr., Edward A. Coleman and George A. Smith. In 1976,
NSBE was incorporated under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a
nonprofit organization in the State of Texas.
NSBE Mission
To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically,
succeed professionally and positively impact the community
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LETTER FROM THE FINANCE CHAIR
Greetings,
On behalf of the National Society of Black Engineers, I would like to say that we are honored that your organization
is interested in getting involved in our society. The National Society of Black Engineers was founded in 1975 on the
campus of Purdue University by six collegiate students (renowned as the “Chicago six”). Since its inception, the
organization has grown to become the largest student run organization in the United States, comprising over 30,000
members amongst its Pre-Collegiate, Collegiate, and Professional chapters. Our signature programs are tailored
towards technical community outreach, academic support, and professional development, all designed to fulfill the
NSBE mission.
The National Society of Black Engineers is divided into six regions. Region III is composed of all chapters that lie
in the southeastern United States, as well as international chapters in Latin America, South America, and the
Caribbean. This region is informally known as “The Power House Region,” not only because it has the largest
membership of all of the regions, but also because of its record of academic excellence and strong focus on giving
back to the community. As the Region III Finance Chair, I will be your main point of contact as we plan for our Fall
Regional Conference. I look forward to working with you to ensure we are able to host the best Fall Regional
Conference to date! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. As always, stay THREE
R3ADY!
Sincerely,
Ivens Applyrs
2014-2015 Region III Finance Chair | NSBE
Email: [email protected] | Direct: (954) 668-5362
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REGION III OVERVIEW
Alabama
Alabama A&M University
Auburn University
Oakwood University
Tuskegee University
University of Alabama – Birmingham
University of Alabama - Huntsville
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa
University of South Alabama
Kentucky
Kentucky State University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Mississippi
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Florida
Bethune-Cookman University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida A&M University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
Tennessee
Christian Brothers University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Tech University
University of Memphis
University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
University of Tennessee – Knoxville
University of Tennessee – Martin
University of Tennessee Space Institute
Vanderbilt University
International
College of the Bahamas
Edward Waters College
Stellenbosch University
University of Technology – Jamaica
University of Trinidad and Tobago
O’Meara
University of the Virgin Islands
University of the West Indies – St.
Augustine
Georgia
Albany State University
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta University Center
Clark Atlanta University
Fort Valley State University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Mercer University
Savannah State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Valdosta State University
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FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE
October 31st – November 2nd, 2014
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Tampa, FL
The premier event for each region is the Fall Regional Conference (FRC). This
conference is held annually to allow corporate partners to interact with NSBE
Collegiate and Pre-Collegiate members, as well as to emphasis personal and
professional development amongst our members. The 2014 NSBE Region III
Fall Regional Conference will take place in sunny Tampa, Florida from
October 31st through November 2nd at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Logistical details,
such as hotel, flight, and shipping information, will be sent in the confirmation
packet upon confirmation of attendance.
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FRC CAREER FAIR
2014 FALL REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP LEVELS
PLATINUM PARTNER: $6,500
Benefits:
 Two (2) exhibitor tables at the FRC Career Fair
 Two (2) on-site interview booths
 Six (6) Corporate Conference Registrations
 One (1) page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet
 Company logo in Guidebook mobile app. during the Fall Regional Conference
 Preferred placement on career floor
GOLD PARTNER: $5,000
Benefits:
 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair
 Four (4) Corporate Conference Registrations
 One (1) half-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet
 Preferred placement on career floor
SILVER PARTNER: $4,000
Benefits:
 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair
 Three (3) Corporate Conference Registrations
 One (1) quarter-page B/W advertisement in the Fall Conference Program Packet
 Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet
BRONZE PARTNER: $3,000
Benefits:
 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair
 Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations
 Company logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet
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FRC CAREER FAIR
PATRON (NON-PROFIT) PARTNER: $720
Benefits:
 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair
 Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations
 Organization logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet
UNIVERSITY PARTNER: $360
Benefits:
 One (1) exhibitor table at the FRC Career Fair
 Two (2) Corporate Conference Registrations
 University logo in the Fall Conference Program Packet
INTERVIEW BOOTH: $300
One (1) Interview Booth from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM on the same day as the Fall Regional Conference
Career Fair.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (BCA): $100
One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops,
and Closing Banquet.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION (NON-BCA): $150
One (1) Conference Registration that includes access to the Career & College Fair, competitions, workshops,
and Closing Banquet.
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FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
POWERHOUSE OPENING SESSION: $5,000
This opening session provides an opportunity to be the first representatives to welcome the members in
attendance to the professional and leadership experience of the Fall Regional Conference as a reunion. This
event sets the tone of excellence for the entire event.
Benefits:
 Premier speaker opportunity for conference attendees (approx.. 15 min)
 Ability to establish the atmosphere for the conference by being the first company that our members
interact with at the Fall Regional Conference
 Premier sponsorship branding includes marquee banner, sponsor logo listed prominently on FRC
booklet
 Opportunity to network with guests before career fair
CLOSING SESSION: $10,000*
As the culminating event for the conference, Closing Session is one of the signature events of the conference. As
all attendees normally attend this event, it is also a premier opportunity for corporate branding. A company
representative will have the opportunity to address the audience with a speech. Additional corporate
representatives are also invited to attend, providing a unique opportunity to network with attendees.
Benefits:
 Corporate speaker opportunity (approx. 15 min)
 Premier sponsorship branding includes marquee banner, sponsor logo listed prominently on FRC
booklet
 Networking opportunity
 Company name featured on event banner
 Corporate representation at event (maximum 6)
* Cost includes A/V and Food & Beverage
POWERHOUSE PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST: $4,000*
FRC is a great networking opportunity for chapter leaders across the region. During this reception, Chapter
Presidents learn and share information about events and activities that their respective chapters are hosting,
as well as share best leadership practices. Corporate Partners will have the opportunity to communicate
with leaders in a more relaxed environment, while simultaneously providing students with mentoring and
networking opportunities.
Benefits:
 Access to NSBE’s chapter presidents, the primary points of contact for each chapter
 Speaker opportunity with Collegiate members
 Sponsor name and logo highlighted during event
 Opportunity to display corporate banner
 Corporate Representation at event (maximum of 6)
* Cost includes A/V and Food & Beverage
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FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
GRADUATING SENIORS RECEPTION: $4,000*
The Graduating Senior Reception is an event for all students who will be graduating within the academic
year. This event is held in conjunction with the NSBE Professionals chapter to guide graduating seniors as
they transition to the workforce. Corporate partners have the opportunity to present directly to students to
speak about their company and also to provide useful insight for them to better prepare for the professional
world.
Benefits:
 Access to all graduating seniors in attendance at the Fall Regional Conference
 Speaker opportunity to interact directly with students
 Premier networking opportunity with students
 Event publicity in conference booklet
 Corporate Representation at event (maximum 6)
* Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.
PROGRAMS LOUNGE: $3,000*
The Programs Lounge allows conference participants and corporate attendees to learn more about NSBE
programming. Here is an opportunity for Region III to showcase and inform our members about our
signature programs, TORCH activities, scholarship opportunities, PCI programming and the NSBE Retention
program. Everything you need to know about NSBE programs can be found and learned in the NSBE Region
III Programs Lounge. The lounge will host an opening night reception on Friday after general session and on
Saturday the room will serve as a meeting space for NSBE program events and workshops.
Benefits:
 Opportunity to network with members
 Opportunity for a company to showcase its products and material with collegiate and NSBE Jr.
members.
 Recognition in all marketing and promotional materials
* Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are included in Sponsorship Cost.
APEX NETWORKING RECEPTION: $3,000+ COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES*
Come mix and mingle with our highest academic achievers at the NSBE Region III Academic Pyramid of
Excellence (APEx) networking reception. This event exclusively features students with a 3.0+ GPA in one
room. With a more relaxed atmosphere than the Career Fair, this pre-screening event allows students to
showcase who they are outside of what is listed on their resume. BCA Companies are free to attend this
event.
Benefits:
 Corporate Partner will be afforded an opportunity to display a company banner during this event.
Sponsorship Cost: $1,500 per sponsor
Total Sponsors Seeking: 2
* Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.
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FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
HOSPITALITY SUITE: $1,000 + COST OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES*
Partners have the opportunity to invite members to an evening of appetizers to gain a greater knowledge of
their character, goals and expectations without being limited to information received from an interview. A
branding opportunity will also be available for the corporate partner to display a company banner during
this event.
* Cost of Food and A/V Charges Are NOT included in Sponsorship Cost.
FIRST ANNUAL NSBE TECH EXPO: $3,000
Innovation is changing the world as we know it and providing opportunities that were once unimagined!
NSBE’s first annual Tech Expo aims to celebrate these world-changing technical advances by providing
our sponsors with an opportunity to showcase their revolutionary products and services. During this
event sponsors will increase company exposure and receive a platform to demonstrate the products they
manufacture.
Benefits:
 Networking Opportunity with conference participants
 Company banner displayed at event
 Company logo presented in FRC Program Booklet
Sponsorship Cost: $600 per sponsor
Total Sponsors Seeking: 5
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FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
NSBE TAKEOVER: $2,000*
The NSBE Takeover is a region III signature event that is focused on strengthening the pipeline for minority
students in engineering disciplines. During this event, conference participants will host an engineering fair
and seminar at a local high school or middle school in Tampa, FL, with the hopes of exposing more inner
city students to STEM and NSBE. Company partners will have the opportunity to have representatives
participate and present in the expo and seminar portions of the event. Here is an opportunity for your
company to not only help NSBE mission, but to increase your company’s diversity mission and goals as
well.
Benefits:
 Opportunity to promote and expose STEM to inner city minority students.
 Opportunity to network with collegiate conference participants
 Recognition in all marketing and promotional materials
*Multiple sponsors permitted
2013 NSBE TAKEOVER
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FRC PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONFERENCE SUPPLIES
FRC CONFERENCE BAGS & LANYARDS: $3,000
Conference attendees will receive laptop/book bags as memorabilia for attending the conference with the
NSBE logo, conference dates/location and sponsors names and logos. This sponsorship will provide the
company great branding opportunities.
Benefits:
 Corporate Sponsor will have the company logo featured on the conference bags for all attendees
 Corporate Sponsor will have the company name and logo featured on the lanyards
FRC PROGRAM BOOKLETS: $3,000
The Fall Regional Conference Program Booklets will provide all attendees with all programming including:
conference itinerary, list of sponsors, workshops, special guests, and society information.
Benefits:
 Corporate Sponsor will be recognized as the official sponsor for the programs booklet
 Corporate Sponsor will receive two (2) full-page of advertisement and recognition
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS
COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $6,000*
Region III provides various scholarships to its members through regional and corporate support. Through
our scholarship programs, monetary awards are given to individuals who have excelled academically,
succeeded professionally and have positively impacted the community. This year’s scholarship will be
directed towards one of our national directives; gender empowerment. One scholarship will be geared
towards our male demographics (My Brother’s Keepers) and the other will be for our female members
(Girls on FIRE for STEM).
Benefits:
 Positive exposure through the financial support of students and professionals pursuing academic,
career and community success.
 Recognition as a regional scholarship supporter via our website and scholarship page.
 Company banner ad on regional site for one full year.
Sponsorship Cost: $3,000 per scholarship
Total Sponsors Requesting: 2
*$6,000 will be split into 2 different gender empowerment scholarships in which there will be 3 winners
per award: one NSBE Jr. member, one collegiate member and one Professionals member.
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IN-KIND DONATIONS
In addition to monetary sponsorship, your company may also have various items that they would like to
donate in support of our pre-college, collegiate, and/or alumni programs and events. Offering in-kind
donations entitle companies to publication at the event for which they donate as well as in the Region III
newsletter. If donating to FRC or other conference related events, your company will appear in that
respective Conference Program Booklet.
Regional Leadership Conference
 Bags (possibly nylon backpacks)
 Pens/Pencils/Notebooks - for bag stuffing
 Agendas (through ads, or sponsorship)
 Opening session snacks - Friday night
 Entertainment - Friday night
 Breakfast - Saturday Morning
 Evening Snacks (between lunch and dinner)
Fall Regional Conference
 Company Pens, Notepads, and small giveaways
 FRC Planning Committee Shirts
 Fifteen (15) Laptops (Workshops and Cyber Café)
 Ten (10) LCD Projectors (Workshops)
 Four (4) Laser Printers (Cyber Café and Conference Headquarters)
Benefits: Supporting Regional Conferences through in-kind donations allows a great opportunity for brand
exposure throughout that conference. The company name and/or logo can be displayed on donated items
and the Corporate Sponsor will receive recognition for their contribution.
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PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION
ON-LINE PROCESS
CORPORATE/EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: The Primary Contact (the representative responsible for submitting
formal organizational commitment to NSBE) is responsible for registering its companies’
representatives. NSBE is NOT responsible for registering conference attendees. The
primary corporate representative is also keeper of username and password information.
If you do not know who this representative is within your organization, please contact us
at [email protected].
INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXHIBITORS USING ONLINE ACCOUNT:
1. Go to www.nsbe.org and login under the “Account Log-in” section.
2. Once logged in your organization name will appear and a menu will appear
with the following options
a. My Organization Account
b. Register for an Event
c. Career Center
d. Logout
3. Under “Actions” select “Register for an event!”
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PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION
ON-LINE PROCESS
4. This will open up a list of Current Meetings. Select “Register for this Meeting”
for the event of your choice.
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PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION
ON-LINE PROCESS
a. If you have not provided primary contact information, the system will take
you to a page requesting that information. If you have already done this,
click Continue.
5. Under “New Registrant Information” select only the individuals you would like to
register (Hold Ctrl to select multiple individuals) and click “Add individuals”.
a. To enter individuals not listed in the table, select “-new individual-” in the
table, and then click “Add individuals”.
b. Once you have added your individuals, the next page will ask you to
update their registration types. The fees for each registration type will
populate accordingly:
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ON-LINE PROCESS
c. If you would like to add more registrants you can highlight the new
individual under the New Registrant Information section and click add
individuals.
d. You will then see an additional registrant section appear. Enter the
information for your registrant, and click “Update Current Registrations”.
Repeat this step until you have registered your entire team.
6. Select your registration type from the drop-down box.
a. If you have allotments available in your package, you will see the
following message appear next to the “Registration Fee”: A 100%
discount will be applied to this registration due to your sponsorship:
b. Click Update and Continue. Though you may have these registrations
included in your package, you will see a dollar amount in the Registration
Fee box. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THE SYSTEM WILL CHARGE
YOU. The following page will detail whether or not you will have a
balance due.
7. Enter your payment information (if you do not have allotments available).
8. If there are child events (events within an event) in which you would like to
register, please select them at this time. If not just click “Continue
Registration”.
9. You will now arrive at the “Payment Information” page. Review for accuracy.
UNDER PAYMENT OPTIONS YOU WILL FIND THE TOTAL PAYMENT
DUE. Totals you see elsewhere on the page are the standard cost of the
registrations, not necessarily what is due. So again, under “Payment Options”
you will find the Total Due.
10. Select “Submit Registration” when done
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PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION
TROUBLESHOOTING / CANCELLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING/ADDITIONAL HELP
If you have an account, but are not the primary corporate representative you will
not be permitted to register your attendees. If you are not linked to the company
you desire or if you do not have the ability to register attendees, contact the
primary corporate representative within your organization to gain access
privileges. If that individual is inaccessible you may contact a NSBE corporate
relations representative at [email protected]
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
The deadline for submission of this fully completed form is 30 days prior to the
event date. Payment in full for any sponsored item contained in the 2013
Corporate Partnership Packet must be received no later than 30 days prior to the
Regional Conference event date. Otherwise, access to the NSBE Regional
conference events will not be permitted.
Within 30 days of the event date, there are absolutely NO REFUNDS. A full
invoice will be issued for all sponsored items prior to 30 days of the event date,
except for registrations (credit card payment only). After 30 days, only credit card
payments are accepted as the form of payment for the event.
A 10% late fee will be assessed to any unpaid invoices falling within 30 days of
the event date.
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NSBE CAREER CENTER
The NSBE Career Center is available online for your 24/7 recruiting needs.
Accessing the NSBE Career Center
The Career Center can be accessed from
- the nsbe.org homepage
- careers.nsbe.org
- Or through your organizational profile (shown below).
Username and Password
Your Career Center username and password are the same as your
nsbe.org username and password. If you have issues accessing your
account the support team at [email protected] is available to assist
you.
Pricing
Pricing for job postings and other products can be found
here: http://careers.nsbe.org/employer/pricing.
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Region III Corporate Partnership Packet 2014 - 2015
Special thanks to last year’s partners!
* denotes Board of Corporate Affiliates member
Beechcraft Corporation
*BP
Burns & McDonnell
Cargill, Inc.
Cessna Aircraft Company
*Chevron Corporation
Colgate-Palmolive
ConocoPhillips Co.
*Dupont
Eastman Chemical Company
*Eaton Corporation
*ExxonMobil
FMC Technologies, Inc.
*General Electric
*Georgia Pacific LLC
*Google, Inc.
*Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
INROADS, Inc.
*Johnson Controls, Inc.
Kansas State University
Koch Industries, Inc.
Lexmark International
*MeadWestvaco Corporation
Naval Research Laboratory
HBCU/MI Summer
Internship Program for
Undergraduates
Omaha Public Power District
Procter & Gamble
*Southern Company
*Texas Instruments Inc.
ThoughtWorks
Toyota Motor Engineering &
Manufacturing of North
America
University of Kansas School of Engineering
University of Missouri Columbia
University of North TexasCollege of Engineering
*US Marine Corps
*US Navy
Verizon
Wichita State University
College of Engineering
Wichita State UniversityOffice of Admissions
Wichita State UniversityOffice of Multicultural
Affairs
United Technologies
Corporation
Region III Contact Information
[email protected] • www.nsbe.org/region3
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
205 Daingerfield Road, Alexandria, Virginia • Phone: 703.549.2207 • Fax: 703.683.5312