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Why Support AZ Small Biz Con?
An investment in the Arizona Small Business Conference will showcase your company as a leading supporter of the Arizona small business
community. It will also connect your brand with the largest and only statewide association dedicated to serving the needs of small businesses,
while creating unique and meaningful interactions with attendees and award winners. By investing in this program, your company is helping
provide small businesses with inspiration, resources and connections to continue to be successful in a challenging economy.
AZ Small Biz Con (the Arizona Small Business Conference) is the only statewide conference for small businesses in Arizona. This event
offers small business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to make connections, learn new skills, and promote their businesses to a state-
wide audience. Average attendance is 1,000-1,500 and growing.
The Conference includes:
• 21st Annual Enterprise Business Awards + VIP Reception
• Timely, relevant educational breakout sessions on critical business issues
(certain sponsor levels have the opportunity to be a presenter at these breakout sessions)
• One-on-One Business Mentoring
• ThinkSmallBiz Expo featuring over 150 exhibitors
• B2B Networking Mixer
AZ Small Biz Con | Featuring The ThinkSmallBiz Expo
Statewide Conference for Small Business Owners | Phoenix Metro | May
CON
SMALL
BIZEXPO • SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS • EDUCATION

• Sponsorship includes exposure at conference sessions and events, including:
- All educational breakout sessions
- VIP Reception
- Enterprise Business Awards luncheon
- Expo
- Networking Mixer
• Corporate logo or name mention included on all event marketing, including, but not limited to:
- ASBA.com homepage rotator ad
- ASBA staff email signatures
- Facebook Page Cover Image
- Attendee Badges
- Personal invitations from ASBA CEO & COO via email and Linkedin
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- ASBA Video News Stories
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• Video Greeting by one of your key executives included in event marketing – promoting your company’s support of the small business
community
• Opportunity to provide company materials/promotional items:
- In Conference Bags
- At each seat at luncheon program
- At each seat for all breakout sessions
• Opportunity to plan and facilitate one of the educational breakout sessions (topic to be approved by ASBA)
• Opportunity for key executive to make welcoming remarks at the Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon
• Opportunity for key executive to present an award at the Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon
• Conference Photo Booth Sponsor with co-branded step-and-repeat with company logo and logo on all digitally reproduced photos
• Full Page, back cover ad in conference printed program
• Opportunity to show a corporate video commercial during the Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon (1 minute max)
• (20) VIP Reception Passes
• (20) Full Day Conference All Access Passes – includes 2 tables of 10 at Enterprise Business Awards luncheon w/preferred placement
& signage – can be used for company employees or customers!
• Premium “Sponsor Only” Exhibitor Package – Corner space, high traffic area, 10x10 exhibit space; opportunity to hang signage in
exhibit hall
• Corporate executive seated at head table for luncheon
• Verbal recognition at the event
• RSVP list for pre and post event marketing
• ASBA Membership or Renewal
• First right of refusal for next year’s conference
PRESENTING SPONSOR $20,000 Only 1 available
Exclusive within industry – you will be the only sponsor in your industry
Exclusive to this level

- VIP Reception
- Expo
- Networking Mixer
• Corporate logo or name mention included on event marketing, including, but not limited to:
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- Personal invitations ASBA CEO & COO via email and Linkedin
- Event Page
• Full Page ad in conference printed program
• (10) Full Day Conference All Access Passes - includes table of 10 at Enterprise Business Awards luncheon w/preferred placement &
signage – can be used for company employees or customers!
• Opportunity for key executive to present an award at the Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon
• Opportunity to show a corporate video commercial during the Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon (1 minute max)
- At each seat for lunch program
• Premium “Sponsor Only” Exhibitor Package – Corner space, high traffic area, 10x10 exhibit space
• Corporate executive seated at head table for luncheon
• First right of refusal for next year’s conference
SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION $10,000
- Expo
- Networking Mixer
• Corporate logo or name mention included
on event marketing, including, but not limited to:
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• Half Page ad in AZ Small Biz Con printed program
• (5) Full Day Conference All Access Passes – includes half table of 5 at Enterprise Business Awards luncheon w/preferred placement &
signage – can be used for company employees or customers!
• Premium Exhibit Booth - High traffic area, 6-foot exhibit table
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTER $5,000 Only 4 available
Only 2 available
Exclusive to this level or higher
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual

Only 10 available
• Table of 10 at the Enterprise Business Awards, with preferred placement & signage
- AZ Small Biz Con printed program
- Audio Visual
• Opportunity to place promotional materials at each seat at the luncheon
ENTERPRISE BUSINESS AWARDS TABLE SPONSOR $1,000
• Premium “Sponsor Only” Exhibitor Package – Corner space, high traffic area, 10x10 exhibit space
• Half Page ad in AZ Small Biz Con printed program
• Listed on expo scavenger hunt card
• Opportunity to provide company materials in Conference Bags
- Event Page
- AZ Small Biz Con printed program
- Audio Visual
THINKSMALLBIZ EXPO SPONSOR $2,500
For more information, contact us by
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222
or email info@asba.com

SIGNATURE SPONSOR $4,000 Only 1 available
• Exclusive within industry – you will be the only sponsor in your industry
• Table of 10 at the luncheon, with preferred placement and signage
• Two guests seated at the Head Table
• Opportunity to make a welcoming statement
• Full-page ad in printed program
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
• ASBA Membership/Renewal
• First right of refusal for the following year
The Southern AZ Legislative pdate Luncheon is one of ASBA’s annual signature events that brings the Arizona Legislature to
Tucson midway through its current session. e invite both the Senate President and the Speaker of the House, as well as all
legislators from Southern AZ to take part in the event. The event format is very straightforward, and the top business issues are
discussed, and most often debated, by state legislators on both sides of the political aisle. Best of all, this event provides
attendees the opportunity to visit with their state legislator and discuss the issues with which they are most concerned. Average
attendance is 150-200.
pdate on current legislative session | Tucson Metro | Spring
Southern AZ Legislative Update Luncheon
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
SO
UTHERNARIZON
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TIVE UPDATE LU
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Only 3 available
CHAMPION OF BUSINESS $2,500
MEDIA SPONSOR In-Kind
• One guest seated at the Head Table
• Half-page ad in printed event program
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• One guest seated at the Head Table
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222
or email info asba.com

The ASBA Annual Meeting is the statewide gathering of the membership, board of directors, and partners of the association.
The Board Slate will be presented and voted upon, and awards will be presented honoring the Volunteers of the Year, Board
Members of the Year, Staff of the Year, and Corporate and Community Partners of the Year. Average attendance is 100-150.
Featuring a limited number of exhibit booths, as well as an educational keynote speaker.
ASBA Annual Meeting
Corporate logo or name mention included on all event marketing, including, but not limited to:
- Social Media
- Event Page
• Opportunity to provide company materials/promotional items at each seat
• Opportunity for key executive to make welcoming remarks
• Full Page ad in printed program
• Table of (5) for breakfast w/preferred placement and signage
• Premium Exhibit Table in Lobby/Entrance to Event
• First right of refusal for next year’s event
Statewide Meeting of the Membership | Phoenix Metro | Fall
GOLD SPONSOR $2,500 Only 1 available
Annual Meeting
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual

- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• Opportunity to provide company materials/promotional items at each seat
• Half Page ad in printed program
• Table of (5) for breakfast w/preferred placement and signage
• Exhibit Table in ballroom
• Table of Five (5) for breakfast, with preferred placement & signage
- Printed program
- Audio Visual
SILVER SPONSOR $1,500
TABLE SPONSOR $500
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222

SIGNATURE SPONSOR $3,000
The Arizona Small Business Association and Referral Tree partner in hosting the The BIG Event Fall Business Expo each
year. In its sixth consecutive year, the BIG Event has become Tucson’s premier business-to-business expo and networking
event. Average attendance is 800+.
• Categorical exclusivity. ou will be the only signature event sponsor and participant in your business
category.
• Prime location of exhibit table
• Company banner displayed in prime location at event
• Corporate logo or name mention included prominently on event marketing, including, but not limited to:
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed Materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
- Press Releases
- Social Media
- All other PR activities
• Full page ad in the printed program
• Verbal recognition at event
• (6) tickets to the Expo
• First right of refusal for the 2016 event
Collaborative Expo | Tucson Metro | Fall
The BIG Event Fall Business Expo
Only 1 available!

CHAMPION OF BUSINESS $2,000
MEDIA SPONSOR
• Exhibit table with priority placement
• our company banner displayed in prime location at event
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed Materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• Company logo included on printed program
• Exhibit table with priority placement
• Company banner displayed in prime location at event
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed Materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• Company logo included on printed program
Only 5 available!
In-Kind
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222

Connect with a unique assortment of Arizona business owners, leaders, and professionals at ASBA’s prestigious annual
holiday mixer, which is the ‘must-attend’ event of the season. This event will draw hundreds of ASBA members, ASBA Board of
Directors members, as well as other professionals that may not normally attend events throughout the year. Previous years’
venues have included the W Hotel, the Wrigley Mansion and the Musical Instrument Museum. Average attendance is 300-350.
ASBA Holiday Mixer
Signature Networking Event | Phoenix Metro | December
SIGNATURE SPONSOR $2,500 Only 1 available!
ASBAHolidayMixer
TheAnnual
&MiniBusinessExpo
- Social Media
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• (10) Tickets to the mixer
• First right of refusal for future events

- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
• ASBA membership or renewal
CHAMPION OF BUSINESS SPONSOR $1,500
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222

NETWORKING SPONSOR $250
ASBA Speed Networking allows members to make valuable connections with each other in 90-second increments and helps
them expand and improve upon their networking and company “pitch”. By sponsoring this program, you are helping provide
small business owners an opportunity to meet new clients and expand their business, while positioning your company as a
supporter of small business.
• Company logo and name listed on event page: “Sponsored by ”
• Company logo or name mention included on pre/post event emails (minimum of two)
• Opportunity to provided a printed flyer or promotional item at each seat
• Opportunity for a table top display
• Opportunity to do a 30-second introduction of your business during program
• Attendee list post-event for follow up
ASBA Speed Networking
Networking Event | Phoenix & Tucson Metro | Monthly
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222
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LUNCH SPONSOR $250
ASBA 101 is a monthly gathering of current, new and prospective members. The benefits of ASBA membership are
discussed, while attendees make valuable connections. Sponsoring this event allows you exclusive access to this group of
engaged and captive audience.
• Company logo and name listed on event page: “ ith lunch provided by by ”
• Company logo or name mention included on pre/post event emails (minimum of two)
• Sign with company logo near the food display: “Lunch provided by ”
• Opportunity to provided a printed flyer in new member folder
• Opportunity for a table top display
• Opportunity to do a 30-second introduction of your business during program
• Attendee list post-event for follow up
ASBA 101 - Lunch and Learn
Membership Orientation | Phoenix & Tucson Metro | Monthly
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222
ASBA 101M A X I M I Z E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P

The Collabormix is a collaborative and unique networking mixer that brings together members of a variety of different
organizations, chambers, trade associations and networking groups in order to create a fresh new networking opportunity
for all attendees. Held at interesting and entertaining venues throughout the metro Phoenix and metro Tucson areas, the
Collabormix is great opportunity to stretch your marketing dollar and gain exposure to a larger and more diverse set of
business owners and professionals. Average attendance is 250-300.
ASBA Collabormix
ASBA presents:
Networking Collaborative Mixers | Quarterly
COLLABORMIX

- Social Media
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
- As well as exposure through participating organization’s marketing & promotion as available
• ASBA Membership Renewal
• First right of refusal for future events
- Event Page
- Email Blasts
- Printed materials
- Event Signage
- Audio Visual
- As well as exposure through participating organization’s marketing & promotion as available
• ASBA membership renewal
GOLD SPONSOR $2,500 Only 1 available
SILVER SPONSOR $1,500
calling 602.306.4000 or 520.327.0222

There is no doubt that American small businesses are the backbone of our economy and collectively the largest ob creators. hile
Arizona small business owners are busy running their businesses and leading our state’s economic recovery, they are also concerned
about proposed legislation and its impact on business. Their time however, is very limited and they require support to ensure their voice is
heard. That’s where we come in.
Advocating on behalf of Arizona’s Small Business Community is one of ASBA’s highest priorities, and we are committed to ensuring that
small business has a seat at the table. We concentrate our lobbying efforts at the state level and focus on the top issues with which
Arizona small businesses are most concerned: Taxation, Regulation, Economic Development, Healthcare and Education.
If your business relies on the success and prosperity of Arizona small businesses, then we invite you to support them by investing in our
efforts. e invite you to consider being an Advocate for Small Business Sponsor, and oin us to help us amplify the voice of Arizona small
businesses.
Corporate logo or name mention included in ASBA’s three annual public policy publications:
• ASBA’s Annual Legislative Agenda
• ASBA’s Annual Legislative Summary
• ASBA’s Annual Legislative Scorecard
Corporate logo prominently placed on the Advocacy page on asba.com
Recognition as a Corporate Sponsor at ASBA’s Annual Legislative pdate Luncheon in Tucson that includes:
Corporate logo or name mention included on event marketing, including, but not limited to:
• Event Page
• Email Blasts
• Printed materials
• Event Signage
• Audio Visual
Public Policy Program
Support ASBA’s Public Policy Efforts on Behalf of Small Businesses in Arizona
ADVOCATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR $5,000

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