Region II Partnership Guide

Message From The Fall Regional Conference Chair

Dear Prospective Partner:

Thank you for your interest in the National Society of Black Engineers. As we continue to transition from the challenges presented by COVID-19, Region II proudly continues its pursuit of NSBE’s mission! With in-person operations back in full effect, Region II is excited to put the spark back into our organization through extended partnerships that will evolve our membership at all levels, develop leadership-minded professionals and foster an environment of success within our community. By refining our metrics to enhance the membership experience, we create improved relations for you as a prospective partner. Achieving our goals will require communication, execution and, most important, the support of our partners.  

Region II now boasts 1,314 collegiate members, 377 NSBE Jr. (pre-college) members, 527 Professional members and 157 Lifetime members. Our collegiate members represent 38 active chapters throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Our NSBE Jr. members participate in 53 active chapters, and our Professionals membership represents 14 active chapters. As a result, Region II proudly holds the most registered members and active chapters in NSBE, making us the place to be!

Furthermore, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Top Engineering Programs, 10 of the top 50-ranked universities in the nation are located within Region II. In addition, our region encompasses a wealth of universities with the best undergraduate engineering programs, along with being the home of 35 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, we have five institutions among the top 10 producers of African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in engineering and six of the top 10 producers of African Americans with master’s degrees in engineering. 

Region II is home to some of the top talent that NSBE has to offer. During the 2022–2023 academic year, members of Region II reported a verified GPA of 3.47, with 1,596 GPAs submitted. Thus, our region continues its reputation for tremendous leadership, membership participation and academic prowess. These qualities make Region II a unique and unparalleled opportunity for recruiters. It is only with the support of our partners that Region II continues to excel year after year. 

We invite you to connect, engage and recruit with Region II. In exchange, you will gain access to the best and brightest diverse STEM talent that will foster a well-rounded workplace capable of innovative thinking, empowered leadership and continual growth. 

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.  

 Sincerely, 

Tyler Houston

Region II Finance Chair 

National Society of Black Engineers 

r2finance@nsbe.org 

About Region II

Active Chapters

• Collegiate: 38
• NSBE Jr.: 53
• Professional: 14

Membership

• Collegiate: 1,314 
• NSBE Jr.: 377 
• Professional: 527 

Collegiate Majors of the Members

• Aerospace Engineering: 2% 
• Biomedical/Bioengineering: 6%  

• Business: 2%  

• Chemical Engineering: 7%  

• Civil Engineering: 6%  

• Computer Engineering/Computer Science: 28%  

• Electrical Engineering: 14%  

• Environmental Engineering: 1%  

• Industrial/Systems Engineering: 4%  

• Materials Engineering: 1%  

• Mathematics: 2%  

• Mechanical Engineering: 18%  

Fall Regional Conference

This year’s Fall Regional Conference (FRC) for NSBE’s Region II will follow a theme close to home – R.T.W.O.! As our regional directives look to spark Region II, FRC will seek to create a unique and worthwhile experience based on increased spaces for our members to connect with sponsors, leaders and resources that will allow them to track their success and take charge of the future, their careers and personal and professional development. The FRC will host a diversity of engagements to waive any confusion about career opportunities, roles and expectations meant to develop the bright, diverse STEM talent of Region II (R.T.W.O.), while optimizing the opportunities for our partners, sponsors and recruiters to connect with the best Region II and NSBE have to offer!

Career Fair Partnership Levels 

NSBE Region II Fall Regional Conference Career Fair

Below are the partnership levels for the Region II Career Fair. Note that the Career Fair will take place on the second day of the FRC, Nov. 4, 2023, 9:45 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m. ET. Limits to partnership levels may occur as the capacity restrictions of the Career Fair site are approached.

Platinum Partner \\ $20,000

This partnership level includes:

• Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair  
• Two (2) on-site interview booths  
• One (1) workshop, subject to content approval 
• Ten (10) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database  
• Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app  
• Recognition during Opening Session and Closing Banquet

Gold Partner \\  $15,000 

This partnership level includes:

• Two (2) exhibitor tables at the Career Fair  
• One (1) on-site interview booth  
• Seven (7) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database  
• Logo prominently featured in the NSBE conference app and at the Opening Session and Closing Banquet 

Silver Partner \\ $10,000

This partnership level includes:

• One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair  
• One (1) interview booth 
• Five (5) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database 
• Logo featured in the NSBE conference app 

Bronze Partner \\ $5,000

This partnership level includes:

• One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair  
• Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database  
• Logo featured in the NSBE conference app 

Small Business/Local Government Partner \\ $1,000*

*Rate applies only to small businesses and/or state, city and other municipal government agencies. A small business is defined as a company operating with less than 200 employees whose gross annual revenue is less than $1 million.

This partnership level includes:

• One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair  
• Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database  
• Logo featured in the NSBE conference app 

College/University/Nonprofit Partner \\ $500*

*Rate applies only to colleges, universities and 501(c)3 organizations that are recruiting for undergraduate and graduate students.  

This partnership level includes:

• One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair  
• Two (2) complimentary full-access registrations  
• Three (3) months of access to the NSBE Career Center Resume Database  
• Logo featured in the NSBE conference app 

Career Fair Additions

• Additional Exhibit Table | $1,000 
• Interview Booth | $500 
• Exhibitor Career Fair Registration | $300 

Fall Regional Conference Sponsorship Opportunities 

FRC Involvement Benefits

• 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  

FRC Opening Session \\ $4,000

Opening Session is the official welcome event of the conference. Members attend to receive a welcome from the sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Executive Board and an introduction to the conference agenda.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for the Opening Session (i.e., “Opening Session sponsored by…”)  
• Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at Opening Session (5 minutes)  
• Reserved seating with Region II Executive Board  
• Advertisement in the NSBE conference app  
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website through March 31, 2024  

FRC General Session \\ $2,500

General Session is the official business meeting for Region II. Approximately 800 members attending the conference are required to participate in the event, which occurs on the morning of the College and Career Fair.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for the General Session (i.e., “General Session sponsored by…”)  
• Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at General Session (5 minutes)  
• Reserved seating with Region II Executive Board  
• Advertisement in the NSBE conference app  
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website through March 31, 2024 

FRC Closing Session \\  $1,500

Closing Session is the final business meeting for Region II. All members attending the conference participate in conference feedback, debriefing and final announcements.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for the Closing Session (i.e., “Closing Session sponsored by…”)  
• Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at Closing Session (5 minutes)  
• Reserved seating with Region II Executive Board 
• Advertisement in the NSBE conference app  
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website through March 31, 2024

FRC Closing Reception \\ $5,000

The Closing Reception is the culminating event of the FRC. Approximately 800 attendees will be present at the ceremony, which occurs on the final night of the conference. In addition, the program includes an evening meal, guest speakers, a conference recap and presentations of competition winners and awards.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for the FRC Closing Reception (i.e., “Closing Reception sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity to provide a representative to speak at the Closing Reception (maximum 15 minutes)  
• Reserved seating at Closing Reception  
• Advertisement in the NSBE conference app  
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website through March 31, 2024 

RC Hospitality Suites \\ $1,000 + Cost of Food & Beverage

Hospitality Suites allow your organization to network with members in a nonrecruiting environment. Sponsors may invite NSBE members to gain a greater knowledge of their character, goals and expectations without being limited to interview-setting conversations.  

NOTE: Hospitality Suite sponsors must also purchase a Recruitment Sponsorship Opportunities package (Career Fair Partnership Level). Subject to availability.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for Hospitality Suite (i.e., “Hospitality Suite sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to have a speaker address the attendees during the event 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets (1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communication Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website through March 31, 2024 
• Access to the 2023–2024 Region II Executive Board Resume Book

FRC Apparel Sponsor \\ $3,500  

 Conference apparel is an excellent way to increase the visibility of your organization. All conference attendees will be given an item of apparel at registration. Your logo will have prominent placement on the item. In addition, the sponsor can insert a flyer into the bag (one-color organization logo requested) if tote bags are provided. The fee quoted is for 1,000 tote bags or lanyards. Item selection is at Region II’s discretion. 

Total Sponsors Needed: 2 

BENEFITS: 

• Naming privileges for FRC Apparel (i.e., “FRC Apparel sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide design input for the apparel of the event, including your organization’s logo 
• Recognition in NSBE's Region II social media outlets (1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

FRC Social Media Sponsor \\ $1,500

This package will maximize your organization’s brand and provide a month of promotional time on our social media websites. Our social media platforms have the following statistics: Facebook: 1,308 likes; Twitter: 2,499 followers; Instagram: 1,907 followers.

Benefits

• Weekly posts of the sponsor’s logo and careers page link on NSBE Region II’s social media pages for a month before FRC  
• Opportunity to advertise official multimedia graphics (1 item per week)  
• Opportunity to promote official FRC partnership with Region II a month before the conference (on a biweekly basis) 

NOTE: All social media content, and the designated promotional avenues, will be subject to the approval of the Region II Executive Board and Communications Zone as well as NSBE’s guidelines. 

FRC Workshops \\ $1,500

Organizations interested in hosting a workshop should contact Tyler Houston at r2finance@nsbe.org with their intended topic of discussion. Workshop topics are subject to approval by the FRC chair and will be based on availability on the schedule. Organizations may host a maximum of two (2) workshops, depending on the duration of the workshop and AV equipment availability. Workshop proposals cannot be accepted after Oct. 1, 2023.

FRC APEx Events

FRC Academic Tech Bowl  \\ $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 Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.

Number of Sponsors: 1 

Benefits

• Naming privileges for Academic Tech Bowl (i.e., “Academic Tech Bowl sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

FRC Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) \\ $2,500

The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is designed to showcase NSBE members' skills in technical writing, theoretical research, and oral presentation. The competition allows graduate students and technical professionals to present their research findings and encourages undergraduate students to showcase their research and pursue graduate degrees.

Benefits

•  Naming privileges for TRE (i.e., “Technical Research Exhibition sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE's Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

FRC APEx Luncheon \\ 3 Sponsors @ $2,500 + Cost of Food and Beverage

The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Luncheon brings together some of NSBE’s top academic talent for networking and professional development. Students in attendance will have GPAs of 3.0 or higher.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for APEx Luncheon (i.e., “APEx Luncheon sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to provide keynote speaker for the luncheon 
• Opportunity to collect the resumes of APEx students 
• Reserved seating at APEx Luncheon 
• Advertisement in the NSBE Guide conference mobile app 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 
• Access to the 2023–2024 Region II Executive Board Resume Book 

FRC Graduating Seniors Reception \\ $2,000 + Cost of Food + Beverage

1 or 2 sponsors at $1,000 each  

The Graduating Seniors Reception is designed to honor NSBE students completing their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of this program is to celebrate the students’ academic achievements as they prepare for their entry into the workplace or advanced degree programs. This program offers students an opportunity to interact with technical professionals in a social environment that will foster networking, relationship building and mentoring opportunities.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for Graduating Seniors Reception (i.e., “Graduating Seniors Event sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to have a speaker address the attendees during the event 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Up to six (6) complimentary tickets to the event (up to 3 each for 2 sponsors) 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Access to the 2023–2024 Region II Executive Board Resume Book  
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024  

FRC NSBE Region II Quiz Bowl Tournament \\ $2,000 

Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports and more. 

The defining feature of Quiz Bowl is the use of a “buzzer system” that lets players interrupt the reading of a question when they know the answer. That element adds a dimension of confidence, anticipation and rapid recall to a game about knowing facts. Those “tossup” questions are answered individually, but doing so earns one’s team a chance at a three-part " “bonus” question. Bonus questions are worth more points and allow collaboration but are generally more complex. 

Number of Sponsors: 1 

Benefits

•  Naming privileges for Quiz Bowl (i.e., “NSBE Region II Quiz Bowl sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Access to the 2023–2024 Region II Executive Board Resume Book 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

FRC TORCH Events

A Walk for Education \\ $5,000 + Cost of Apparel

The goal of A Walk for Education (AWFE) is to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education, particularly in the STEM fields, and to shatter myths about African Americans in math, science, engineering and other STEM fields. AWFE is a grassroots program in which NSBE members go door to door in underserved Black communities. They provide information on college, scholarships, SAT/ACT preparation tools and NSBE, and share information about the benefits of majoring in STEM fields. AWFE is the primary outreach and advertising mechanism of TORCH. AWFE is a one-time broad effort to reach into the community and initiate a relationship that we can develop further through other TORCH activities.

Benefits

•  Naming privileges for A Walk for Education (i.e., “A Walk for Education sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials 
• Opportunity to design the apparel for the event, including your organization’s logo 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March. 31, 2024 

TORCH Festival \\ 2 Sponsors @ $2,000 + Cost of Apparel 

TORCH Festival is an event that positively and effectively engages the community with STEM and TORCH. It is a “reverse” science fair. Instead of a traditional science fair where students present their discoveries to judges, collegiate members will show their knowledge to youth to encourage them to consider entering a STEM field. This event will offer a mixture of booths with demonstrations and explanations and interactive activities for students to walk through in groups.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for FRC TORCH Festival (i.e., “FRC TORCH Festival sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials 
• Speaking opportunity at the opening and closing of a sponsored event 
• Opportunity to design the apparel for the event, including your organization’s logo 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

NSBE Visionaries \\ $7,500

One of the pillars of NSBE’s mission is to “positively impact the community.” NSBE Visionaries aims to do just this. NSBE Visionaries is a challenge for Region II’s best and brightest to identify and address community issues through the development of impactful community projects. Teams and registrants will create presentations describing their community needs, a proposed solution and the projected impact for the community. We invite our partners to support teams through mentorship and join the professionals’ judging panel. The best proposed project will get funded for implementation! 

Number of Sponsors: 2 

Benefits

• Naming privileges for NSBE Visionaries (i.e., “NSBE Visionaries sponsored by…”) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to mentor leaders and community-minded teams 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

Fall Regional Conference Engineering Diversity Events

Pop-Up Fair Competition \\ $10,000 or 2 @ $5,000 Per Sponsor

Participants will be tasked with setting up business pop-up shop booths that showcase their physical or digital product samples. The event will allow the general membership to purchase products from the business owners throughout the event. The “judges” will go to each business booth and hear their business pitch. This will encourage exposure to the small business marketplace of our members within Region II and support their business operation. Once the judging is completed, the judges will decide the top three businesses they will invest in based on the business pitches and ideas they enjoyed most.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for NSBE Pop-Up Fair Competition (i.e., “NSBE Pop-Up Fair sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to present prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

Engineering Design Thinking Workshop \\ $1,000 

Teams build a prototype model of an existing or potential technical innovation. Students learn how science, design, engineering and math are interrelated. The workshop teaches students to understand the roles of different engineers in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

•  Naming privileges for Engineering Design Competition (i.e., “Engineering Design Thinking Workshop sponsored by...”)
• Opportunity for representatives to lead the workshop 
• Opportunity to see the impact on young minds as they develop their interest in science and engineering 

Let’s Debate \\ $1,500 

Let’s Debate aims to push students to utilize critical thinking and oratorical skills in a debate setting. This competition operates using the parliamentary debate format. Let’s Debate is open only to college students. It pushes students to use their engineering background to develop solid arguments. 

Benefits

• Naming privileges to Let’s Debate (i.e., “Let’s Debate sponsored by…) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to display organization banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide organization prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 

Shoe Partnership Design Competition \\ $1,500

This Shoe Partnership Design competition is to inspire and empower NSBE members to embrace their creativity through art and design and bring attention to Black entrepreneurship and innovative product design. Sponsors will provide the specific base design, and students will compete to develop the most unique shoe design.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for NSBE Shoe Design Competition (i.e., “NSBE Region II x [Sponsor Name] Shoe Design Competition”) 
• Opportunity to place representatives on the judging panel 
• Opportunity to display banner and marketing materials 
• Opportunity to provide prizes to the winner 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

FRC Pre-Collegiate Initiative Events

FRC Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Meals | $5,000  or 2 at $2,500 each 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided to PCI participants for the conference duration. The sponsor must select breakfast or lunch. Your contribution will ensure we make the most significant possible impact on our young people by keeping them energized and engaged.

Benefits

• Sponsorship recognition during the PCI Mini-Conference (at the region's discretion) 
• Verbal recognition at the FRC Closing Reception 
• Opportunity to provide a representative to speak during PCI Mini-Conference (10 minutes maximum — negotiable) 
• Logo in the FRC Program Packet 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

SAT/ACT/AP Breakdown Workshop \\ $1,500

This seminar will explain and break down the standard college preparedness tests to NSBE Jr. members and explain what they tell colleges. It will also provide studying tips, techniques and practice books to ensure that our members obtain high scores on these standardized tests.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for SAT/ACT Prep Workshop (i.e., “SAT/ACT/AP Breakdown Workshop sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity for representatives to lead the workshop 
• Distribution of partner’s marketing materials 
• Discussion with participants about partner’s programs 
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024 

PCI Coding Workshop \\ $2,000 + Cost of WiFi

Level up our NSBE Jr. members’ education with project-based coding, with the coding language of your choice. These workshops will prepare them to take on the modern world by utilizing their problem-solving, teamworking, critical-thinking and analytical skills while advancing their technical skills in computer science and software development.

Benefits

• Naming privileges for PCI Coding Workshop (i.e., “PCI Coding Workshop sponsored by...”) 
• Opportunity for representatives to lead the workshop 
• Distribution of partner’s marketing materials 
• Recognition in NSBE'’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone) 
• Logo and web link on the NSBE Region II website until March 31, 2024

NSBE Jr. Region II Scholarship \\ $5,000

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. Scholarships are awarded to NSBE Jr. members in their junior or senior year who have excelled academically and expressed an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields. As part of our membership drive, the scholarship also enables us to retain former NSBE Jr. members when they go to college, while providing a much-needed service to students in need of financial aid.

Benefits

• Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region II website
• Recognition in the scholarship letter and on the NSBE Region II website as the official sponsor 

FRC Try-Math-A-Lon and MATHCOUNTS Workshop \\ $2,000 or 2 @ $1,000 per sponsor

Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) and MATHCOUNTS are competitions held among teams composed of high school students in grades 9–12 and 6–8 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. MATHCOUNTS is a fun and challenging math program for middle school students to increase their academic and professional opportunities.

Benefits

• Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region II website
• Recognition at the FRC Closing Reception
• Opportunity to facilitate the competition preparation

KidWind Competition Preparation Workshop \\ $1,000

This competition is geared toward getting students excited about the promise and opportunities of renewable energy — specifically wind power — and its relationship to global climate change. The program seeks to foster opportunities for students to build, test, explore and understand wind energy technology at a manageable scale and to get students excited about careers in STEM fields related to renewable energy.

Benefits

• Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region II website
• Recognition at the FRC Closing Reception
• Opportunity to facilitate the competition preparation

FRC In-Kind Donations

This is an excellent opportunity for your organization to increase its visibility and brand recognition and leave a lasting image of your organization in the participants’ minds, by supplying material donations. In addition, conference participants will use materials throughout the FRC. The Region II Executive Board will negotiate benefits for each donation on a case-by-case basis. We request a variety of items, including but not limited to:

• Awards and souvenirs
• Conference printing
• Conference supplies (pens, pencils, etc.)
• Conference T-shirts
• Projectors and other A/V equipment
• Regional Executive Board polos
• Recognition gifts and certificates

Zone Summit Sponsorship Opportunities 

Fall and Spring Zone Summit | 2 Sponsors for Each Summit @ $2,000 Each

The End Zone, O Zone, Terror Zone, Comfort Zone and Danger Zone make up the five geographical areas of Region II. Each zone consists of collegiate, pre-collegiate and NSBE Professionals chapters. The following indicates the areas that comprise each zone.  

• End Zone: Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia  
• O-Zone: Virginia, excluding Northern Virginia 
• Terror Zone: Northern Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland 
• Comfort Zone: North Carolina and South Carolina  
• Danger Zone: Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware  

The Fall Zone Summits are held in late September or October, and the Spring Zone Summits are in late February or early March. The goal of these summits is to unite the chapters with the others in their zones while encouraging the membership to come together and network. This is a way for organizations to increase their visibility, while networking with the talent present at the summit in a relaxed setting.  

BENEFITS:  

• Exclusive naming privileges for the Zone Summit  
• Recognition in NSBE’s Region II social media outlets(1 post minimum, facilitated by Region II Communications Zone)  
• Recognition by Zone coordinator during the Zone Summit  
• Opportunity to promote your organization at the Zone Summit  
• Opportunity to network with Region II students before the Annual Convention (Spring Zone Summit only) 
• Opportunity to network with Region II students before the Fall Regional Conference (Fall Zone Summit only)  
• Opportunity to host one (1) workshop at the Zone Summit 

Organizations interested in hosting a zone summit should contact Tyler Houston at r2finance@nsbe.org with their intended zone summit (Fall or Spring and selected Zone). Additional details and connections with the respective zone coordinators can be provided upon request. 

How to Partner With NSBE Region II

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. 

Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policies

All payments for NSBE’s Region II FRC must be received no later than October 25, 2023. Invoices that remain unpaid after October 25, 2023, 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).  

• A 25% cancellation fee will be applied to any sponsorship cancellations within 30 days of the event. This includes paid and unpaid invoices. 
• Certain sponsored events/items require advance payment  

Questions about payment should be submitted to accounting@nsbe.org and r2finance@nsbe.org. Terms and Conditions are subject to case-by-case changes.