Message From The Regional Treasurer

Dear Prospective Partner:

It is with great pleasure that I extend this invitation on behalf of Region I of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to partner with us for the 2022–2023 fiscal year. Region I seeks to develop meaningful and strategic partnerships with our sponsors. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community by focusing on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). NSBE’s mission statement is embraced by our more than 17,000 members. Our growth has been facilitated by the leadership training, professional and scholastic development, mentorship opportunities, community service programs and scholarship opportunities that NSBE provides in collaboration with organizations like yours.

Region I consists of Collegiate, NSBE Jr. and NSBE Professionals chapters and has the most culturally diverse geographic area in the Society, as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the most diverse states in the U.S. It also has the most international members in the Society. Our region, also known as “Region FIRST,” has a history of innovative ideas and exemplary students. This region was among the first to offer a resume boot camp, helping increase the quality and effectiveness of our members’ resumes. Moreover, Region I was also the first to host a Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) and a Fall Regional Conference (FRC).

Your organization’s partnership is paramount in assisting Region I in fulfilling our regional goals while complying with NSBE’s national directives. By partnering with us, your organization will play an important role in promoting continuous growth and learning as well as empowering leaders who think innovatively and communicate effectively.

The attached 2022 Partnership Guide provides an in-depth look into FRC programming initiatives, workshops, and other events and activities your organization can participate in and sponsor during the conference and throughout the year. If you have any questions about the information outlined here, please contact me using the information below.

Sincerely

Shaneil Da Silva

2022 - 2023 Region I Treasurer
National Society of Black Engineers 
r1Treasurer@nsbe.org | (640) 460-9347

About Region I

NSBE’s Region I comprises the U.S. Northeast states — New Jersey, New York and the New England states — as well as Eastern Canada (Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes). Our International Affinity Region, Western Africa, includes Ghana and Nigeria. In Addition, Region I has the largest number of Ivy league institutions in the Society and the largest international membership.

Partner with Region I to gain invaluable opportunities to maximize your organization’s visibility, recruit top diverse talent and support events that both encourage and support Region I members. With your support, we will positively impact the global engineering community with a focus on the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In exchange, you will gain access to the best and brightest diverse engineering talent to foster a well-rounded workplace capable of innovative thinking, empowered leadership and continual growth.

The overall growth of NSBE has been facilitated by the participation in and support of our events provided by various companies, foundations, government agencies and academic institutions. Approximately 300 exhibitors and sponsors participate in NSBE events every year. These events have benefited our partners and supporters by offering access for recruitment of top engineering students and technical professionals as well as providing a forum to showcase the exhibitors’ and sponsors’ products, technology and professional development opportunities. Region I looks forward to creating a strong and effective partnership with you!

Region I Demographic

NSBE has a very diverse membership, which is grouped into segments based on the members’ academic progression: NSBE Jr. members, who are middle school and high school students; the collegiate members, who make up the largest group within the Society; the technical professionals; and the International members who reside in our International Affinity regions.

Active Chapters

  • Collegiate: 61%
  • NSBE Jr.: 27%
  • Professional: 12%

Region I Zones

Upstate New York Zone

  • Buffalo State College
  • Clarkson University
  • Cornell University
  • Monroe Community College
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • State University of New York – Binghamton
  • State University of New York – Buffalo
  • Syracuse University
  • Union College
  • University of Rochester

Metro/Long Island New York Zone

  • City College of New York
  • Columbia University
  • Cooper Union
  • Hofstra
  • Lehman College
  • New York Institute of Technology – Manhattan
  • New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury
  • NYU
  • State University of New York – Stony Brook
  • U.S. Military Academy – West Point

New Jersey Zone

  • The College of New Jersey
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Rutgers State University
  • Stevens Institute of Technology

New England Zone

  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Northeastern University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Bridgeport
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Hartford
  • University of Maine
  • University of Massachusetts – Amherst
  • University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
  • University of Massachusetts – Lowell
  • University of New Hampshire
  • University of Rhode Island
  • Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Canada Zone

  • McMaster University
  • Merimack College
  • Queen’s University
  • Ryerson University
  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • University of Ottawa
  • University of Toronto
  • University of Waterloo

International Zone

  • Accra Institute of Technology
  • Accra Polytechnic
  • All Nations University College
  • Ghana Technology University College – Kumasi
  • Ghana Technology University College – Main Campus – Tesano Abeka Junction
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology – Ghana
  • Takoradi Polytechnic
  • UMAT (University of Mines and Technology)
  • University of Allied Sciences – Sunyani
  • University of Ghana
  • University of Ilorin
  • University of Uyo

About the Fall Regional Conference

Crowne Plaza Syracuse,
Collegian Hotel and Convention Center
Syracuse, New York

Nov. 9–13, 2022

NSBE’s Region I Fall Regional Conference (FRC) is the region’s largest event, with approximately 600–800 attendees from chapters throughout the northeastern United States. By attending the conference, participants can get involved in workshops/seminars, academic competitions, College and Graduate School Fairs, a Career Fair and a Technology and Innovation Expo. Region I is the first to offer a Technology and Innovation Expo at our FRC which is a way for organizations to expose our members to their innovation. As participants take full advantage of all the different aspects of the conference, they have many opportunities to interact with corporate, government, academic and nonprofit partners as well as develop themselves personally and professionally. Following the theme of this year’s conference, “I am S.T.E.M.,” the expected outcomes of FRC include the following: (1) to use the concepts of innovation; (2) to create a better and brighter future for Region I members by enhancing leadership tools, promoting academic excellence and enhancing engagement with NSBE Jr., collegiate members and professional members. Overall, the Region 1 leadership aims to empower the membership to develop their leadership skills, adequately prepare themselves for the workforce, work toward achieving academic excellence and remain committed to positively impacting their communities.

FRC’s Career Fair allows organizations to recruit the best and brightest engineering and other STEM talent. This region-targeted event is the perfect place to match qualified candidates to your full-time positions and internships on a national level as well as at your regional and district offices. It enables students to find local job opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top talent.

Fall Regional Conference Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities

Diamond Partner \\ $21,000

This partnership level includes:

  • Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
  • Preferred placement on the Career Fair floor
  • Three (3) on-site interview booths
  • Two (2) tables at the Technology & Innovation Exposition
  • Two (2) workshops subject to content approval
  • Twenty (20) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
  • Ten (10) reserved seats for the Closing Reception
  • Logo prominently featured in the NSBE Guide App and at the Opening Session and Closing Reception
  • Opportunity to provide the keynote speaker for your choice of the Opening Session or the Closing Reception
  • Option to provide a video, up to two (2) minutes in length, to be featured at the Closing Reception

Platinum Partner \\ $15,000

This partnership level includes:

  • Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair
  • Two (2) on-site interview booths
  • One (1) table at the Technology & Innovation Exposition
  • One (1) workshop subject to content approval
  • Fifteen (15) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
  • Logo prominently featured in the NSBE Guide App, on NSBE's Region I Website, and at the Opening Session and Closing Reception

Gold Partner \\ $10,000

This partnership level includes:

  • One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
  • One (1) on-site interview booth
  • One (1) table at the Technology & Innovation Exposition
  • Ten (10) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
  • Logo prominently featured in the NSBE Guide App, NSBE's Region I website, and at the Opening Session and Closing Reception

Silver Partner \\ $5,000

This partnership level includes:

  • One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
  • One (1) table at the Technology & Innovation Exposition
  • Five (5) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database
  • Logo featured in the NSBE Guide App and on NSBE's Region I website

Bronze Partner \\ $4,000

NSBE Board of Corporate Affiliate (BCA) partners receive a complimentary Bronze Partner package!

This partnership level includes:

  • One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
  • Four (4) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Logo featured in the NSBE Guide App and on NSBE's Region I website 

Nonprofit/Small Business Partner \\ $1,000

This partnership level is exclusive to small business and nonprofit organizations.

This partnership level includes:

  • One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
  • Four (4) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Logo featured in the NSBE Guide App and on NSBE's Region I website 

College/University Partner \\ $500

This partnership level is exclusive to colleges/universities.

This partnership level includes:

  • One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
  • Four (4) complimentary full-access registrations
  • Logo featured in the NSBE Guide App and on NSBE's Region I website 

Event and Product Sponsorship Opportunities

Interview Booths - One Day \\ $500

Interview Booths - Two Day \\ $850

Interview booths allow your organization to take the recruitment process further by conducting on-site interviews. Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with engineering talent, then follow-up with more in-depth, one-on-one conversations with the students who best suit your needs. In addition, interview booths allow you to discuss your job opportunities with your top candidates and conduct interviews before leaving the conference. Interview booths are open on Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Each booth is equipped with one table and two chairs. Placing branding and signage in the aisle space outside of the interview booth space is strictly prohibited.

Note: Interview Booths available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Workshop Hosting \\ $650

Host and organize workshops on a topic of your choice.

Benefits include:

  • Brand exposure at the workshops

  • Opportunity to interact with NSBE members in attendance 
  • Sponsor’s name and logo on display during the workshop

Resume Bootcamp \\ $650

The purpose of this program is to assist collegiate members by critiquing their resumes while enhancing their networking skills. The Resume Bootcamp utilizes the experience of Region I professionals and corporate representatives to enhance attendees’ awareness of how to better approach employers during the Career Fair.

Benefits include:

  • Visual advertisement rights in the Bootcamp room (banners, flyers, etc.)
  • Opportunity for direct interaction with membership
  • Access to resumes prior to career fair

Technology & Innovation Exposition \\ $700

This is an opportunity to give presentations and have attendees experience firsthand the innovations, research and opportunities available at your organization.

Benefits include:

  • ●Two (2) conference registrations that include access to the FRC Technology and Innovation Expo.

Regional Awards \\ $750

Regional awards are presented to honor collegiate chapters and individual members for academic excellence, high achievement in regional competitions, fulfillment of NSBE’s mission and meeting the objectives of Region I.

Benefits include:

  • Link to sponsor’s website and logo posted on the NSBE Region I website for six months
  • Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet
  • Naming rights for awards
  • Opportunities to network with award recipients

Eminent Networking Reception \\ $4,000

Come mix and mingle with our highest academic achievers, chapter presidents and senators at the Eminent Networking Reception. This event features students with a 3.0+ GPA and our regional leaders, in one room. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this pre-screening event allows students to showcase who they are outside of what is listed on their resumes.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition in the Regional NSBE Guide App as the official sponsor of this event
  • Keynote speaker from the sponsoring organization at this event
  • Four (4) reserved seats for sponsor
  • Cost of food and A/V charges included
  • Opportunity to interact with NSBE members in attendance
  • Sponsor’s name and logo on display during this event

Graduating Seniors Reception \\ $4,500

The Graduating Seniors Reception recognizes and honors NSBE Region I members who are near the completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree program. This event enables us to extend the engineering career pipeline, as the seniors are encouraged to become NSBE Professionals after they graduate. This event provides attendees with an additional opportunity to network with the NSBE Professionals.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to interact with NSBE members in attendance
  • Keynote speaker from the sponsoring organization at the event
  • Recognition in the Regional NSBE Guide App as the official sponsor of this event
  • Sponsor name and logo on display during the event
  • Reserved seating at the reception for four (4) representatives of the sponsor
  • Cost of food and A/V charges included

Try-Math-A-Lon (NSBE JR. Competition) \\ $1,000

The Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) competition is held between teams composed of high school students in grades 9–12 in every NSBE region throughout the year. The purpose of the competition is to help groom participants for success in STEM courses and prepare them for SAT/ACT testing. TMAL also measures the teams’ ability to solve a real-world engineering problem. The winners on the regional level move on to compete against other regions for the national title.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for this competition
  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet

Technical Research Exposition \\ $1,500

The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. TRE provides an opportunity for NSBE members to present on a variety of topics, including projects done at school, at work or on their personal time. TRE is held during the FRC and the Annual Convention and is judged by technical professionals.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for the competition
  • Opportunities to network with participants
  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet

Academic Technical Bowl Competition \\ $1,500

The objective of the Academic Technical Bowl is to encourage and showcase academic excellence and understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering covered in the usual senior engineering standardized tests, for example, the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Fundamentals of Surveying Exam. Program participation occurs through healthy competition in a “Jeopardy!”-style game show format with multiple-choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics, from NSBE and African American scientists and inventors history to general engineering and science curricula from the FE/FS. Each team consists of four (4) members and one alternate, who represent their NSBE chapter.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to provide two (2) facilitators for the competition
  • Opportunities to network with participants
  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet

NSBEpreneur Elevator Pitch Competition \\ $1,500

The NSBEpreneur Elevator Pitch Competition is an opportunity for members to give a 30-second elevator pitch on their business venture or any given topic. This competition allows for the development of interpersonal skills as well as a concise verbal delivery of an idea or thought. Participants will be given feedback and guidance from the panel of judges.

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for the competition
  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Recognition at the FRC Closing Banquet

TORCH Fest \\ $1,500

NSBE Technical OutReach and Community Help (TORCH) is an educational program with the goal of giving our communities exposure to technical skills and STEM knowledge, by offering a safe space for youth and young adults to learn/explore STEM subjects and a place for them to learn how to apply technical skills to their working environments. TORCH aims to provide the necessary resources for learning to take place and a continuous flow of NSBE collegiate members and technical professionals who take an interest in uplifting community members.

Benefits include:

  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Recognition during the TORCH Fest and on the TORCH website as the official sponsor of this program
  • Opportunity to expose students to a possible career path

Conference Travel Scholarships \\ $2,000

The scholarship gives members an opportunity to attend conferences held by NSBE. The sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Finance Zone will decide on the criteria for the scholarship applications.

Benefits include:

  • Table with award recipients at the FRC Closing Banquet
  • One (1) Closing Banquet ticket
  • Recognition of the sponsor during the event

NSBE Jr. Scholarships \\ $3,000

One of the primary objectives of NSBE’s Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program is to encourage students in grades 3–12 to pursue degrees in engineering and other technical fields. This scholarship is awarded to NSBE Jr. members in middle school or high school who have excelled academically and expressed an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields. Part of our membership drive, the scholarship helps us retain NSBE Jr. members when they go to college, while providing a much-needed service to students in need of financial aid.

Benefits include:

  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website for a full year
  • Recognition of the sponsor in the scholarship letter and on the NSBE Region I website, as the official sponsor of the scholarship

Certification Event(s) \\ $1,500

Companies offer and facilitate technical certification courses for NSBE Jr., collegiate and technical professional members.

Benefits include:

  • Meeting space provided to host event
  • Access to resume of students who participate
  • Opportunity to provide souvenirs to workshop attendees

A Walk for Education \\ $500

The goal of A Walk for Education (AWFE) is to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education, particularly in STEM fields, and to shatter myths and preconceived notions that are perpetuated among minority youth in underprivileged areas.

Benefits include:

  • Positive marketing in areas where the organization’s brand may be underexposed
  • Receive recognition as an AWFE supporter on the Region I website
  • Acknowledgement in all AWFE regional communications for the year

Company Tours \\ $500

Provide access to your facilities and your business, and show how engineering plays an active role in your day-to-day operations. Help us display the real-world applications of engineering and the transition from school to the business world. These tours show our NSBE Jr. members how academic success can translate into professional and economic success.

Benefits include:

  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Opportunity to expose students to a possible career path
  • Access to all students and volunteers for career hires

College Tours \\ $500

Provide access to your facilities and your university/college campus.

Benefits include:

  • Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region I website
  • Opportunity to become a school of choice for college students
  • Opportunity to build brand awareness of college campuses
  • Opportunity to provide insight into the sponsoring institution in an intimate setting

Apparel Sponsor \\ $2,000

Sponsors have the option to contribute to apparel for the conference in exchange for advertisement of the sponsor’s logo. Items will bear the organization name and logo.

Benefits include:

  • Organization logo on sponsored item
  • Organization logo and web link on NSBE Region I’s website

FRC In-Kind Donations

This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to increase its visibility and brand recognition by supplying material donations. In addition, conference participants will use materials throughout the FRC. This is an incredible opportunity to leave a lasting image of your organization in the participants’ minds.

  • Judges
  • Workshops 
  • Sponsor pens, notepads and small giveaways 
  • Bags (possibly nylon backpacks)
  • Laptops (for workshops and Cyber Café) 
  • LCD projectors (workshops) 
  • Laser printers (Cyber Café and Conference Headquarters)
  • Refreshments (in-person)

Benefits include:

  • Opportunity for brand exposure throughout the conference 
  • Opportunity to display sponsor’s name and/or logo on donated items
  • Recognition of sponsor’s contribution at conference events

Regional Zone Conference Donations

Donations Accepted:

  • Keynote speakers
  • Sponsor pens, notepads and small giveaways
  • Opportunity for brand exposure throughout the conference 
  • Opportunity to display sponsor’s name and/or logo on donated items
  • Recognition of sponsor’s contribution at conference events

How to Partner With NSBE Region I

Submit Your Commitment Today!

Partnerships/sponsorships will not be recognized or invoiced until the NSBE Commitment Form has been completed. Should your organization have a contract to be reviewed, please submit this to the NSBE Commitment Form as well. If you have any trouble completing the form, please email national_partnerships@nsbe.org or reach out to your NSBE planning contact.

Please fill out the commitment form here!

Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policies

ALL payments must be received no later than Oct. 19, 2022. Invoices that remain unpaid after Oct. 19, 2022 will be subject to having their associated sponsorship forfeited. ANY outstanding invoice(s) after this date will prohibit entrance to the career fair and/or college fair/graduate school fair floor(s). Additional items purchased after Oct. 19, 2022 are due upon receipt and will require a credit card payment only. NOTE: No other form of payment will be honored after this date (with the exception of forms mailed in along with a check with prior approval).

  • A 10% late fee will be assessed on all payments made after Oct. 19, 2022.
  • A 25% cancellation fee will be applied for any sponsorship cancellations after Oct. 27, 2022. This includes paid and unpaid invoices.
  • There will be NO refunds after Oct. 27, 2022.

Questions about payments should be submitted to accounting@nsbe.org.

Region I Contacts

Shaneil Da Silva, NSBE Region I Treasurer – r1treasurer@nsbe.org

Orianna Carter, NSBE Region I Programs Chair – r1programs@nsbe.org

Shena Marshall, Regional Finance Advisor – sxm9610@rit.edu

Carlos Villarreal, Regional Finance Advisor – cav18fb@gmail.com

Desmond St. Rose, Regional Finance Advisor – r1advisory.nsbe@gmail.com