Sponsorships

EVENT
2008 Annual Dinner and Tech Awards Celebration

BACKGROUND
This is the one award ceremony that honors the best in Maryland's technology community.
TCM’s Annual signature Awards Celebration is one of Maryland’s largest and most prestigious award ceremonies. The Tech Awards recognize executives, businesses and innovative technology developed in Maryland and the surrounding regions. Established in 1984, the Tech Awards Celebration is now attended by over 900 technology executives from IT and biotechnology.  This year is the 20th Annual Awards Celebration and your sponsorship will be a part of this special 20th anniversary.

WHO ATTENDS
Among TCM’s registered attendees – 73% are from tech companies and 59% are C-levels executives.

EVENT SIZE:  900-950 attendees.

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Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations - 240-243-4047.

PRICING
Gold Sponsor:                         $6,000
Silver Sponsor:                       $4,500
Bronze Sponsor:                    $2,500

EVENT
CIO&CTOLive!

BACKGROUND
The Tech Council of Maryland’s CIO&CTOLive! Awards program honors excellence in the IT industry.  Join us as we honor the achievements of the most influential CTO, CIO and senior IT leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region.

WHO ATTENDS
This event is a who’s who of the best and brightest in the IT industry from the Mid-Atlantic region.  In only its second year, the program has grown by over 40%.

EVENT SIZE:  300 attendees.

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Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, Tech Alliance Division - 240-243-4045.

EVENT FREQUENCY
CIO&CTOLive! is held one time per year.

PRICING
Gold Sponsorship:            $3,000
Silver Sponsorship:           $2,000

EVENT
Leadership Dinner

BACKGROUND
Each year, TCM holds an elite, executive event for Member C-levels only. This event is a valuable opportunity for C-levels to cement relationships with their peers, discuss industry trends and learn about TCM’s policy priorities. The event is held in an intimate dinner setting in Annapolis during the legislative session.

WHO ATTENDS
Exclusive for CEO, CFO, COO, CIO of technology and biotechnology companies.

EVENT SIZE:  200 attendees.

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Michelle Ferrone, VP, Marketing and Operations - 240-243-4047.

EVENT FREQUENCY
The Leadership Dinner is held once each year.

PRICING
Title Sponsor:                   $8,000
Reception Sponsor:          $3,500

EVENT
MdBio Breakfast Series

BACKGROUND
This category includes all MdBio activities designed to bring representatives of multiple companies together for a common purpose. In the bioscience community, networking opportunities are highly valued, and MdBio provides a full slate of activities for networking and information exchange.

WHO ATTENDS
Executives and their staff from small and mid-sized organizations.

EVENT SIZE:  70-100 attendees.

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Ric Zakour, Executive Director, MdBio Division - 240-243-4055.

EVENT FREQUENCY
The MdBio Breakfast Series is comprised of six bi-monthly programs allowing for non-competitive and analytical dialogue between peers.

PRICING
Full Series:            $5,000

EVENT
Financial Executives Forum (FEF)

BACKGROUND
FEF is devoted to peer-to-peer networking and programs that highlight the latest topics of interest for the region’s leading technology and biotechnology financial executives.  The FEF has two receptions and five educational breakfasts that encourage participants to network as well as learn from some of the area’s preeminent policymakers and thinkers.

WHO ATTENDS
Executives, chief financial officers and other financial executives from technology and biotechnology companies as well as representatives from government, academia and the service provider industry.

EVENT SIZE:  75-100 attendees per event.

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Brian Levine, Director, Government Affairs - 240-243-4044.

EVENT FREQUENCY
FEF has either a reception or a networking/educational breakfast roughly every other month.

PRICING
Platinum Sponsorship:        $6,500
Gold Sponsorship:              $3,500

EVENT
Government Contracting Academy

BACKGROUND
The Government Contracting Academy is a multi-session professional training program designed to help small and mid-sized companies learn how to do business with the federal government. The Academy is your best chance to get in front of 20 senior-level executives who want and need your guidance on contracting issues, procurement processes and business practices.  This year portions of the Academy will be videotaped helping your sponsorship to go further.

WHO ATTENDS
Executives and their staffs from small and mid-sized organizations.

MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, Tech Alliance Division - 240-243-4045.

EVENT FREQUENCY
The Government Contracting Academy is a multi-week program usually held in either the fall or winter.

PRICING
One session:            $2,000

EVENT
Federal Marketplace/Tech Alliance Series

BACKGROUND
The Federal Marketplace/Tech Alliance series is a full schedule of educational and networking events designed to teach members how to do business with the Federal Government, provide direct access to procurement officials and educate members about the latest technologies and trends in the industry.  The Tech Council of Maryland and TEDCO are partners in the Federal Marketplace Series events.  This partnership will enhance your networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, small business owners, and industry leaders from the state of Maryland and beyond.

WHO ATTENDS
Executives, chief information/technology officers, business development professionals, contracting officials, procurement professionals as well as representatives from government, academia and the service provider industry. Last year more than 1,600 people attended Federal Marketplace programs in this series, including three events that were sold out.

MORE INFORMATION
Mark Glazer, Director of Programs, Tech Alliance Division - 240-243-4045.

EVENT FREQUENCY
The Federal Marketplace/Tech Alliance has at least one educational event every month from September through June.

PRICING
Full Series:            $9,000
Partial Series:        $6,000