PARTNERSHIP PACKAGE

LIVEs mandate is to create personal development opportunities to enhance the student experience, provide intimate exposure and brand value for our Partners and showcase the high calibre of Canadas top undergraduate business leaders.

Dear Partner,
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an opportunity to partner with the University of Toronto Scarborough in one of its most prestigious events. We invite your organization to partake in the seventh annual Leading Innovative Visions to Execution (LIVE) Business Conference in Fall 2012. LIVE 2012 presents a unique opportunity for your firm to participate in one of Canadas most exciting business conferences. LIVE serves as a platform for 150 bright undergraduate students in Canada to discover and nurture their potential as business leaders of tomorrow. LIVE fosters an experience that is educational, competitive and inspirational. Through the implementation of an interactive and practical competition, LIVE aspires to provide Delegates with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a holistic business environment. Recognized speakers and industry professionals further enhance the Delegate experience through interactive discussions and high-profile networking events. This year we are focused on creating long-term relationships with our LIVE Partners and providing tailored packages to meet their growing needs. For the first time, we are introducing a Mentor and Speaker Partnership Incentive that enables our Partners to receive a greater return on their investment and yield higher levels of participation within LIVE. Your partnership at LIVE will play a fundamental role in enhancing the undergraduate experience of some of the brightest young minds in Canada. LIVE 2012 will provide your organization with invaluable national exposure, exclusive recruiting opportunities, intimate marketing and the chance to make a significant impact on the Canadian undergraduate community. The LIVE 2012 Team would like to thank you for your kind consideration of this proposal. We look forward to developing a partnership with your organization.

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Precia Darshan Conference Co-Chair

Stephanie Leung Conference Co-Chair

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Delegates of LIVE Conference 2011

LEADING INNOVATIVE VISIONS to EXECUTION

Compete. The LIVE Conference 2012s competition focuses on an exclusive experience in which individuals showcase their business acumen while gaining practical exposure to a stimulating and highly interactive business environment. Delegates draw upon their knowledge of all business streams and are trained to execute material decisions with strategy and punctuality. Our authentic curriculum strives to provide a realistic perspective of the demands currently present in the business environment.
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Lead to guide in direction, course, action, opinion, etc. LIVE is a leader in the realm of undergraduate business conferences. 150 Student Leaders Riveting 2 Day National Competition Inspirational Speakers Corporate Workshops Innovate to introduce something new; make changes in anything established. LIVE is defined by an innovative competition that looks beyond the typical case study observed at the undergraduate level. By providing delegates with the opportunity to tackle real world business challenges, LIVE hopes to present a program that prepares Delegates for the demands of the business world. Visualize to picture mentally, esp. some future event or events: to envision a bright future. LIVE takes pride in providing the tools necessary for Delegates to build bridges, visualize brighter futures, and connect with some of the most intelligent and influential minds in the country. Execute to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. Professionalism, innovation, and integrity are core values of LIVE, thereby facilitating the execution of a high-quality experience for Delegates, speakers, and corporate Partners alike.

What is LIVE?
LIVE Conference 2012 is a national undergraduate business conference hosted by the prestigious University of Toronto Scarborough. Challenging competitions, exclusive networking events, inspirational speakers, and interactive seminars provide LIVE Delegates an experience that helps them identify and realize their potential as business leaders.

Conference Overview
Competition

Members of the LIVE 2011 Associate Team

Conference Highlights:
Keynote speeches by President of Microsoft Canada, President of ING Direct Canada, President of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Ontario and President of Search Engine People Corporate Connections Networking Event at the acclaimed Toronto Board of Trade National representation from 16 universities across Canada Full page colour advertisement in Canadian Business magazine featuring all of our Partners. Previously hosted at the Radisson Admiral Harbourfront, The Downtown Toronto Courtyard by Marriott, the Bloor Yorkville Marriott , and the Hyatt Regency Toronto

Past Partners

Our Partners
LIVE Conference 2012 is proud of the many partnerships it has developed and is appreciative of the efforts and involvement of our Partners as sponsors, speakers, mentors and judges. Companies like you play an integral role in helping us achieve our goal of equipping Delegates with the tools necessary to thrive as business leaders of tomorrow.

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Corporate Connections
Connect. The Corporate Connections Evening is a high-profile networking event that provides the connections necessary for delegates to bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds. Delegates interact with top industry professionals, partnering companies, and speakers on areas including company awareness, respective industries, and recruitment opportunities. This event provides Delegates with the tools and relationships necessary to facilitate career advancement, while providing partner companies an opportunity to scout talent.
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Judges at LIVE Conference 2011

Partnership Benefits
National Exposure
Accomplish greater recognition and brand awareness through involvement with LIVE. Internal marketing materials, including campus packages External marketing materials, including Student Ambassador collateral and Delegate Packages LIVE social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In Video campaign

Corporate Publicity via Student Development

Empower student leaders by facilitating the development of an enriching experience. Invitation to provide competition consultation (pre-conference) Participation in the LIVE Executive Mentorship Program Participation in the competition judging panel Promotional insertions in all Delegate Packages Advertisement in Delegate Handbook Corporate branding opportunities on the website LIVE Rounds Presentation

Networking and Recruitment

Channel into the undergraduate network, capitalizing on fresh ideas and student talent. Representation at the LIVE Kickoff event at UTSC Representation at the LIVE Opening Ceremony Representation at the LIVE Corporate Connections Networking Event Representation at the LIVE Awards Gala Access to Delegate rsums and recruitment opportunities

Partnership
Collaborate with LIVE to create an impact on the community by fostering continuing relationships with industry professionals and the human capital of Canada. Partake in the Mentor and Speaker Partnership Incentive Invitation to the LIVE Awards Gala Invitation to integrative planning sessions

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Mentor and Speaker Partnership Incentive

LIVEs mission is to provide Delegates with a realistic perspective of todays demands in the corporate world serving as a platform to become successful business leaders of tomorrow. Every year, our Partners enrich the LIVE Conference by participating in the Corporate Connections networking event and sharing their invaluable experiences with our Delegates. In an effort to provide exclusive exposure, student engagement opportunities and more value to our Partners, we are pleased to present the Mentor and Speaker Partnership Incentive for the first time in LIVEs history. The Mentor and Speaker Partnership Incentive enables you to highlight a high-ranked industry professional from your organization while receiving a credit towards any Partnership level. The Incentive involves three simple steps: 1. Choose the number of years to partner with LIVE 2. Recommend a Mentor or Speaker for said years 3. Receive a credit each year This amounts to hundreds of dollars in savings, exclusive student interaction opportunities and creating a meaningful contribution to the undergraduate academic community. Years of Mentorship/Speakers Credit towards Partnership Package (each year) Total Incentive 1 $150 $150 2 $200 $400 3 $300 $900

For further details, please see our Mentor and Speaker packages.

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Partnership Summary
The chart below is a summary of the different Partnership levels and its associated benefits.
Gold $5,000 National Exposure Prominent logo exposure and recognition throughout the conference Name and logo on all LIVE internal and external marketing materials including campus packages, Student Ambassador collateral, and Delegate Packages Company representation in LIVE video collateral Acknowledgment at all media opportunities Company name and logo present on the LIVE website Company profile present on the LIVE website Distribution of companys promotional merchandise Customized company blurb with ad inserts Company logo displayed prominently throughout the website Ad space featured on LIVE website homepage LIVE Round Presentation Blog post(s) per month during peak times (Sept. - Nov.) Networking and Recruitment Representative(s) at the LIVE Kickoff event at UTSC Representative(s) at the LIVE Opening Ceremony Representative(s) at the LIVE Corporate Connections Evening Representative(s) at the LIVE Awards Gala Booth at the LIVE Corporate Connections event Access to Delegate rsums to enhance recruitment opportunities Opportunity to distribute survey to Delegates via the LIVE website Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 6 3 6 2 Yes Yes Yes Silver $3,500 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 4 2 4 1 Yes Yes Bronze $1,500 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 2 1 2 -

Student Development Promotional insertions in all Delegate Packages Integration of company branding within the competition Provide 1 mentor for the LIVE Executive Mentorship Program Opportunity to provide keynote speaker at the LIVE Awards Gala Invitation to provide judge(s) for the competition judging panel Invitation to provide competition guidance and feedback Invitation to provide up to 2 representatives at the LIVE Corporate Connections Interactive Workshop

1 full page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

1/2 page Yes Yes -

1/4 page -

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ADDITIONAL LEVELS
PLATINUM PARTNERSHIP ($10,000)
Company introduction of the conference on the LIVE website and all marketing collateral (i.e., ___ presents the 7th Annual LIVE Business Conference) Invitation to participate in integrative planning sessions Exclusive company banner on the LIVE websites home page All benefits included in Gold level Partnership Priority in LIVE speaking and mentor engagements

COCKTAIL EVENT PARTNER ($3,000)

Company name will be tied to the event (i.e., ___ presents Cocktail Mix and Mingle) Company representative will have 5 minutes to speak during the event Invitation to bring up to 10 representatives to mingle with Delegates during the cocktail (approximately 45 minutes) All benefits included in Bronze level Partnership

Contact Us
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If you are interested in partnering with LIVE Conference, or if you have any further inquiries, please contact:
Precia Darshan Co-Chair, LIVE Conference 2012 Management & Economics Students Association (MESA) University of Toronto Scarborough www.live-conference.ca | www.mesa.ca C: 647-229-6575 | precia.darshan@mail.utoronto.ca

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DESIGN: RAKHULAN RASIAH. EDITORIAL: PRECIA DARSHAN, STEPHANIE LEUNG

LEADING INNOVATIVE
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VISIONS to EXECUTION

Management and Economics Students Association University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1C 1A4 contact@live-conference.ca www.live-conference.ca