An initiative of the

2012

National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

Mar 28th-30th 2012 Aboriginal Tourism in Osoyoos, BC Apr 18th-20th 2012 NABOC in Prince Rupert, BC th th Apr 18 -20 2012 Youth Leadership Forum in Prince Rupert, BC th th Jun 06 -08 2012 Aboriginal Women in Business, Osoyoos, BC th th Sep 12 -14 2012 NABOC in Osoyoos, BC Sep 12th-14th 2012 Youth Leadership Forum in Osoyoos, BC

Sponsorship, Workshop and Exhibitor Opportunities

Chief Harold Leighton

Prince Rupert Co-Host

Chief Garry Reece

Prince Rupert Co-Host

Brenda Baptiste
Aboriginal Women in Business Host

Chief Clarence Louie

Osoyoos Host

Rochelle Saddleman
Conference Manager

Tewanee Joseph
Conference Facilitator

An initiative of the

Conference Organizers

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

- Sponsorship, Workshop and Exhibitor Opportunities

Testimonials from some of our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Presenters from the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference Series
I want to thank you for the excellent opportunity to present at the conferences. There was a lot of interest and good contacts were made. The meetings were very well attended. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Deanne Hamilton, CEO First Nations Finance Authority NABOC Prince Rupert was a fabulously successful event for us. Thanks for all of your hard work in organizing it. We made some great new contacts. Craig Brown, Publisher Prosper Media Group

When we built our new 300 seat NKMIP Conference Centre we needed to start attracting some major events to our facility and generating income. Geoff Greenwell of the 2G Group worked with us on bringing the 2010 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference to NKMIP and the event was a huge success. Geoff and his team really know how to connect Native and non-Native business people and their organizational and marketing skills are second to none. Were going to continue to work with Geoff and the 2G Group to develop more events at NKMIP in the future. Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band

These are terrific conferences, very well organized, and lots of opportunity to build relationships and network, and of course learn which is always the most important thing. Thanks so much for the opportunity Moira Jenkins, Vice-President Commercial/Financial Services RBC Group

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

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Background on the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

The 2G Group www.2ggroup.ca specializes in creating equitable business relationships between the Private Sector and Aboriginal communities. The 2G Group created and hosted the First Nations Business Opportunities Conference Series across Canada from 2003 and the series was renamed as the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series in 2009. Due to the success of the NABOC events the 2G Group saw the need to expand the conference series to include both Southern and Northern BC NABOC conferences, as well as parallel Youth Leadership Conferences, a Tourism Conference and a specific Aboriginal Women in Business Conference. As the demand for these networking events is very high and to ensure access to as many First Nations as possible, venues were chosen in both the north and south of BC. Prince Rupert and Osoyoos, BC were chosen as the venues for 2011. Co-hosts for the 2011 NABOC Prince Rupert conference from April 12th 14th were Chiefs Harold Leighton and Garry Reece from the emerging economic powerhouses, Lax Kwa'alaams and Metlakatla First Nations. Both NABOC and Youth Leadership Conferences returned to the Osoyoos Indian Band's Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa from September 14th - 16th of 2011 with Chief Clarence Louie as the host once again.

Comedian Howie Miller with Edwin Kolausok

Dave Tuccaro - One of our Supporters

Some of our Hosts arrive in style

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

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Vision for the 2012 Events

There are many, many conferences and workshops in Canada aimed at the Aboriginal market. However they all tend to be specific, focusing on such sectors as energy, forestry, mining, human resources, social issues and legal type events. These events present some reasonable opportunities for sponsors who feel their products or services may be relevant to that industry sector but often the key decision makers from Aboriginal communities do not attend these types of events. Taking this into account our continued focus for 2012 is to create truly business focused networking events that do attract the key decision makers from both the private sector and Aboriginal communities and businesses. Recognizing that Canada has over 600 Aboriginal communities we also intend to continue to expand the conference series across Canada in future years to allow more communities to participate. The 2012 events will all be themed as part of an ongoing series of National Aboriginal Business Opportunities (NABOC) Conferences and will be marketed with a consistent theme and graphics feel. Each event will build on the last with many delegates potentially attending multiple events as they will all offer different opportunities. The 2011 NABOC events were extremely successful with over 600 delegates in attendance between the Prince Rupert and Osoyoos events and both conferences generated rave reviews from delegates.

2012 Event Structure and Speaker Lineup

Our proposed approach for 2012 will be to host two main NABOC events with simultaneous Youth Leadership events alongside them; as well as an Aboriginal Women in Business event and a Tourism specific conference. We will continue to focus on delivering high value to the

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

- Sponsorship, Workshop and Exhibitor Opportunities

NKMIP Conference Centre, Osoyoos

North Coast Meeting & Convention Centre, Prince Rupert

delegates who attend. All events will be planned as 3 day conferences with plenary sessions, workshops and banquet dinners on Day's 1 and 2; and charity golf tournaments, tours and oneon-one meetings on Day 3. Delegate fees for the 2012 NABOC events are set at $599.00 with an additional $85.00 for the banquet dinners and $100.00 to participate in the charity golf tournaments. The Youth Leadership events have been discounted to $299.00 to help ensure as many communities as possible can participate. 2012 venues have been carefully chosen for their quality and ability to offer appropriate spaces for plenary sessions and meetings. Speakers and workshop presenters will be of the highest quality and will all be well known experts in their respective fields/disciplines. The banquet dinner entertainment will be focused on providing a relaxing and humorous time for all. The charity golf tournaments will donate their proceeds to causes chosen by the host Chiefs.

Sponsorship and Partnerships

To compliment the conference series the 2G Group is developing an elaborate and comprehensive website portal at www.aboriginalmarketplace.com that will seek to continually connect Aboriginal organizations with private sector companies in a much more effective and interactive way. Sponsors, Exhibitors and Workshop presenters of the conference series will have the opportunity to be featured on the website in addition to participating in the actual conferences. The website will be up and running by November of 2011 and will feature job listings, RFP's, key community contacts, a business listing directory and perhaps most importantly an interactive area where participants will be able to connect with each other to find and discuss business opportunities.

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

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Osoyoos Youth Leadership Conference Delegates

Charity Golf Tournament Participants

Value Statement for Sponsors, Exhibitors and Workshop Presenters

The NABOC Series attracts private sector delegates from across Canada, the USA, Asia and Europe as well as Key Decision Makers from Aboriginal communities in both Canada and the USA. We expect to register over 290 delegates at each event with an approximate breakdown of 100 Aboriginal communities and 120 private sector companies represented per event. Quantity does not always equate to quality as everyone knows, so our focus continues to be attracting business leaders who have the authority and jurisdiction to negotiate and make decisions on behalf of the organizations they represent. Gathering over 290 bright minds together always presents targeted opportunities for those companies who wish to sponsor, exhibit and/or present workshops. As always with our events they sell out quickly and we work on a first-come-first-served basis.

Sponsorship Fee Structure (no HST on Sponsorship)

(NABOC Events Sponsors automatically get credited as Youth Conference Sponsors as well.) Major Sponsors Benefits $3,500 Only 3 major sponsors per event, includes 3 delegate registrations, free exhibit space, prominent logo placement in all materials and the opportunity to address the audience.

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Charity Golf Tournament Sponsors Benefits -

$2,000 Only 2 sponsors per event, includes a foursome, prominent logo placement in all materials and the opportunity to present the proceeds cheque to the host Chief(s) at the Banquet Dinner. $2,500 Only 1 sponsor per event, includes 2 free delegate registrations, prominent logo placement in all materials and A/V credits. $1,500 Only 5 sponsors per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive credit for an individual refreshment break as well as an opportunity to address the audience.

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Refreshment Break Sponsors Benefits -

Banquet Dinner Sponsors $1,500 Benefits Only 2 sponsors per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials, A/V credit during the banquet dinner and an opportunity to address the audience. $650 per speaker Prominent logo placement in all materials and scrolling A/V credit during the conferences.

Speaker Sponsors Benefits -

Keynote Speakers Sponsors $1,500 Benefits Only 2 sponsors per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials, exclusive credit for the individual keynote speaker as well as an opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker.

2012 National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conference (NABOC) Series

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Chiefs Clarence Louie, Garry Reece and Harold Leighton Sponsors $2,500 per event/Chief Benefits Only 1 or 2 sponsors per event, includes 2 free delegate registrations, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive credit for the individual Chief(s).

Tewanee Joseph Sponsors $1,500 Benefits Only 1 sponsor per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive credit for sponsoring Tewanee.

Brenda Baptiste Sponsors $1,500 Benefits Only 1 sponsor per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive credit for sponsoring Brenda.

Printed Materials Sponsors $1,250 Benefits Only 4 sponsors per event, includes 1 free delegate registration, prominent logo placement in all materials and credit for sponsoring the Printed Materials. $2,000 Only 2 sponsors per event, includes 2 free delegate registrations, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive opportunities to record A/V and/or produce articles about the event. $ (cost of food & beverage provided) Only 2 Co-sponsors per event, prominent logo placement in all materials and exclusive opportunities to place signage and printed materials and address the audience at the Hospitality Event.

Media Sponsors Benefits -

Hospitality Suites Benefits -

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Exhibit and Workshop Fee Structure

Booth Spaces Workshop Fees $995 per event (plus HST) $350 per event (plus HST)

We believe the National Aboriginal Business Opportunities Conferences Series gives the best return on investment for sponsors and exhibitors of Aboriginal events. We look forward to working with your organization in 2012 and through collaboration we will make the conference series continue to grow and become ever more successful for everyone. Our events sell out very quickly so to avoid disappointment do not delay on making your decision to become a sponsor, exhibitor and/or workshop presenter. If you have questions please contact me directly either Toll free at 866 284-8322 or geoff@2ggroup.ca

Yours Truly,

Geoff Greenwell CEO 2G Group of Companies Dedicated to Creating Equitable Business Partnerships with Canadas First Peoples Toll Free: 1-866-284-8322 Fax: 250-766-0253 Email: geoff@2ggroup.ca Web:www.2ggroup.ca