Message From The Regional Finance Chair
Dear Prospective Partner:
My name is Hesham Ahmad, and I am the 2022–2023 Region III Finance chair for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). On behalf of Region III, NSBE’s “Powerhouse Region,” I am delighted to provide you with an opportunity to collaborate with us for the 2022–2023 fiscal year.
At the Fall Regional Conference of the “Powerhouse Region,” from Nov. 4-6, 2022, you will experience the impact of NSBE in an intimate setting with our most driven members. The “Powerhouse Region” is known for our large membership numbers and for producing many national leaders of NSBE. Joining us as a partner welcomes you to the “Powerhouse Family” of corporate, government and nonprofit partners.
With the support of our partners, we aim to attract even more members to our organization and provide them with ample opportunities to achieve success. Being a part of the “Powerhouse Family” affords you opportunities to recruit some of the nation’s most innovative and talented individuals into your organization to promote your growth and success.
I appreciate your consideration of a partnership with us. Please feel free to reach out to me as your main point of contact. I am excited to speak with you about our available opportunities and how Region III can support your organization.
I look forward to working with you!
Sincerest regards,
Hesham Ahmad
NSBE 2022-23
Region III Finance Chair
r3finance@nsbe.org | (901) 825-5171
About Region II
Region III of the National Society of Black Engineers comprises all NSBE members and chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Caribbean islands. Region III is known as the “Powerhouse Region,” because of the exceptional leadership, academic and technical capabilities continually exhibited by our collegiate and technical professional members.
The Powerhouse Region demonstrates its dedication to NSBE’s mission by utilizing our leadership talents and professional experience to enhance the abilities of members in technical fields. With more than 35 collegiate chapters,17 professional chapters and more than 30 NSBE Jr. chapters, the Powerhouse Region possesses the enthusiasm to successfully bring NSBE’s mission to life.
We provide our members with the tools and opportunities to grow personally, academically and professionally within STEM environments. Through participating in study halls, workshops on soft skills and events to enhance leaderships skills, members across Region III strive to make an impact on their campuses.
We, as well as our partners, enjoy giving back to our community. NSBE Region III and our partners seek to provide valuable experiences to those we interact with in our communities. Our commitment to STEM and our communities is evident through our PCI programming with STEM camps, our community outreach programs and many more events across the region. The “Powerhouse Region” uses its power to be proactive NSBE members to enhance our communities.
About the Fall Regional Conferences - FRCs
NSBE Fall Regional Conferences (FRCs) provide your organization with the opportunity to source candidates on a local level and help achieve your fall recruitment needs. Combining education, networking and job opportunities, FRCs offer the chance to recruit Black Engineers from your regional communities.
Each FRC includes a Career Fair, which enables organizations to recruit bright, diverse talent in engineering and other STEM fields. These unique, region-targeted events are the perfect place to match qualified candidates with your open jobs and internships on a national level, as well as at your regional and district offices. The Career Fair enables students to find local employment opportunities and are ideal for local employers looking to recruit top talent.
FRC 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) 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) 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 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
- 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 and at the Opening Session and Closing Reception
Silver Partner \\ $5,000
This partnership level includes:
- One (1) exhibitor table at the Career Fair
- 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
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
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
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
Event and Product Sponsorship Opportunities
FRC Opening Session \\ $5,000
Opening Session is the official welcome event of the conference. Attendees receive a welcome from the sponsor and NSBE’s Regional Executive Board as well as an introduction to the conference NSBE Guide App.
Benefits
- Keynote speaker from sponsoring organization
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Recognition on the Regional III website
- Reserved seating at the event
- Five (5) complimentary exhibitor registrations
- One (1) personalized social media post to NSBE membership
Note: Cost of upgrades within platform is not included.
FRC Closing Session \\ $5,500
The Closing Session is the culminating event of the FRC and occurs on the final night of the conference. The program includes guest speakers, a conference recap and presentations of competition winners and awards.
Benefits
- Keynote speaker from sponsoring organization
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Recognition on the Regional III website
- Reserved seating at the event
- Five (5) complimentary exhibitor registrations
- One (1) personalized social media post to NSBE membership
Note: Cost of upgrades within platform is not included.
FRC General Session \\ $4,500
General Session is the official business meeting for Region III and occurs the morning of College & Career Fair day.
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)
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Recognition on the NSBE Region III website for additional five (5) months after FRC
- Recognition via Region III social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Six (6) complimentary conference registrations and commemorative gift
Note: Cost of upgrades within platform is not included.
Graduating Seniors Event \\ $3,500 + Food & Beverage
The Graduating Seniors Event is designed to honor NSBE students who are completing their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of this program is to celebrate the academic achievements of the students as they prepare their entry into the workplace or graduate education. 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 Event (i.e., “Graduating Seniors Event, Sponsored by...”)
- Keynote speaker from sponsor
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
- Representation at the event (maximum 6 representatives)
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Reserved seating at the event
- One (1) personalized social media post to NSBE membership
APEx Reception \\ $3,000 + Food & Beverage
The Academic Pyramid of Excellence (APEx) Reception 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
- Recognition in the Fall Regional Conference NSBE Guide App as the official sponsor of this event
- Naming privileges for APEx Reception
- Opportunity to provide keynote speaker for the luncheon
- Opportunity to collect the resumes of APEx students
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Logo and web link on the NSBE Region III website
- Access to Region III Executive Board Resume Book
Chapter Leaders Breakfast \\ $4,000 + Cost of Meals
The Fall Regional Conference is a great networking opportunity for NSBE chapter leaders across the region. During this reception, chapter presidents learn and share information about events and activities that their chapters are hosting as well as share best leadership practices. Partners will have the opportunity to communicate with NSBE leaders in a more relaxed environment while providing students with mentoring and networking opportunities.
Benefits
- Access to NSBE’s chapter leaders, the primary points of contact for each chapter
- Opportunity to display your organization’s banner at the event
- Representation at the event (maximum of 6 representatives)
FRC Conference Bags & Lanyards \\ $3,000 With 2 - 3 Sponsors
Conference attendees will receive laptop/book bags and lanyards as memorabilia for attending the conference. Bags will include the NSBE logo, conference dates/location and sponsor’s name and logos. This sponsorship will provide the partner with great branding opportunities and give attendees something to remember the sponsor by. The count of bags and lanyards to be produced is 800 each.
Benefits
- Sponsor's name and logo featured on the lanyards
Resume Review \\ $3,000
The FRC attracts many NSBE collegiate members seeking to boost the skills and knowledge necessary to realize NSBE’s mission. This session will ensure they have the skills to develop and assess a great resume in preparation for future careers and internships.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Resume Review, Sponsored by...”)
- Exclusive ability to create database of preferred resumes
- Recognition on NSBE Region III website
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Workshop \\ $1,000
Do you have a topic/exercise that your organization would like to bring to the region? Host a workshop at this year’s FRC and coordinate your event with the conference planning committee.
*Content of the workshop dependent upon planning committee approval.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Virtual LinkedIn Workshop \\ $1,000
This workshop is a great opportunity to engage NSBE collegiate members before the FRC starts. This can teach them how to utilize LinkedIn to its full potential as well as give you a chance to work with members who may not attend FRC.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “LinkedIn Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
- Opportunity to engage before FRC with Region III members who may not attend
Headshot Booth \\ $1,000 + Cost of Photographer
A headshot booth will be a very attractive event and it will also give you a chance to build a personal connection with the members while helping them build their professionalism.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Headshot Booth, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Process Improvement Six Sigma Workshop \\ $1,000
Do you want to engage students who are passionate about skill building? This is the event for you!
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Process Improvement Six Sigma Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Wellness Workshop \\ $1,000 + Cost of Instructor
Wellness is an important factor in happiness. This will be a great way to show students how to live a healthy life with yoga and meditation.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Wellness Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Debunking Myths Around Black Culture and Professionalism Workshop \\ $1,000
This is your opportunity to educate young professional by debunking myths around Black culture and professionalism.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Debunking Myths Around Black Culture and Professionalism Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Benefits of FE and PE Exams Workshop \\ $1,000
This will be an educational workshop about the important of preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Benefits of FE and PE Exams Workshop, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Professional Fashion Show \\ $1,000
This will be a workshop about professional attire for interviews. It will model what business professional attire should look like.
Benefits
- Naming privileges for the workshop (i.e., “Professional Fashion Show, Sponsored by...”)
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Opportunity to provide giveaways
Hospitality Suite \\ $1,500 + Cost of Food
Come mix and mingle with our membership at a Hospitality Suite during the FRC. With a more relaxed atmosphere than the FRC Career Fair, this pre-screening event enables students to show who they are outside of the information on their resume.
Benefits
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition in the Regional Conference Guide
- Recognition on the Regional Conference Guide
- Five (5) complimentary exhibitor registrations
Company Virtual Tours \\ $500
Provide access to your facilities and business while showing how engineering play 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. This will show our NSBE Jr. members how academic success can translate into professional and economic success.
Benefits
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at all FRC events, including General Session
- Opportunity to engage before FRC with Region III member who may not attend
- Access to all students and volunteers for career hires.
NSBE Hack-A-Thon \\ $2,500
One of Region III’s goals is to increase members’ technical proficiency. This event will be a coding competition that tests NSBE members’ skills in debugging and in creating codes. The NSBE Hack-A-Thon provides a valuable learning experience as well as a challenge for our members. Participants will work in groups to solve a given problem. Each group’s solution will also focus on the betterment of the organization and the community.
Groups will showcase their work for the general body and judges.
Benefits
- Recognition as sponsor of Region III Hack-A-Thon in the NSBE Guide conference mobile app and via social media platforms
- Opportunity to provide one (1) judge on the panel
- Opportunity to suggest problem for the competition (subject to approval by NSBE)
NSBE Virtual Interview Bootcamp \\ $1,000
The FRC attracts many NSBE collegiate members seeking to boost the skills and knowledge necessary to realize NSBE’s mission. This session will ensure they have the skills to perform in interviews successfully.
Benefits
- Recognition as the event sponsor in the name of the workshop (i.e., “Interview Bootcamp, Sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to engage before FRC with Region III members who may not attend
- Recognition on NSBE Region III website
- Engagement session or panel with the Region III Executive Board and NSBE general members
Technical Research Exhibition \\ $1,000
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
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for the competition
Academic Technical Bowl \\ $1,000
The objective of the Academic Technical Bowl is to encourage and showcase academic excellence and understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering covered in senior engineering standardized tests, such as the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying Exam (FS). Program participation occurs through healthy com- petition 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 (1) alternate, who represent their NSBE chapter.
Benefits
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for the competition
Regional Awards \\ $2,000
Regional awards are presented to honor collegiate chapters and members for academic excellence, high achievement in regional competitions, fulfillment of NSBE’s mission and meeting the objectives of Region III.
Benefits
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Naming privileges for the award
NSBE Jr. Events
Try-Math-A-Lon (NSBE Jr.) \\ $1,000
The Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) competition is held among 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
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
- Opportunity to provide two (2) judges for the competition
NSBE Jr. Scholarships \\ $1,000
One of the primary objectives of NSBE’s Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Program is to encour- age 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. As part of our membership drive, it 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 III website
- Recognition in the scholarship letter and on the NSBE Region III website as the official sponsor of this scholarship
"Are You Smarter Than A College Freshman \\ $1,000
This event promotes the interaction between NSBE Jr. and NSBE collegiate students by allowing them to participate in a competitive but fun event. PCI students will test their technical knowledge by attempting to answer STEM-based trivia questions. Partners will have the opportunity to promote their organization during this event, while also fostering relationships with NSBE Jr. and college students.
Benefits
- Recognition as the event sponsor in the name of the workshop (i.e., “ ‘Are You Smarter Than a College Freshman,’ Sponsored by...”)
- Opportunity to interact with the pre-college and college students
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
Mini-Hack-A-Thon (PCI) \\ $1,500
Similar in design to the collegiate NSBE Hack-A-Thon, this competition will expose students in grades 9–12 to design and website development by having them complete a one-hour technical challenge. Before the challenge begins, the. high school participants will be taught fundamental skills such as how to approach a coding challenge and the essential element of teamwork. Through this powerful experience, NSBE Pre-College Initiative (PCI) students will gain skills needed in today’s STEM industries.
Benefits
- Recognition as the event sponsor in the name of the workshop (i.e., "Mini-Hack-A-Thon Sponsored by...”)
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Opportunity to interact with pre-college students interested in coding and STEM
Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Travel Scholarships \\ $2,500
The scholarship will give members an opportunity to attend conferences held by NSBE. The conferences available for these scholarships include the Region III FRC and the Annual Convention. The sponsor and the Region III Finance Zone will decide the criteria for the scholarship applications.
Benefits
- Link to sponsor’s website posted on the NSBE Region III website
- Recognition at the FRC Closing Session
NSBE Jr. Scholarships \\ $1,000
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. As part of our membership drive, it 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 III website
- Recognition in the scholarship letter and on the NSBE Region III website as the official sponsor of this scholarship
How to Partner With NSBE Region III
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 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 III Contact
Hesham Ahmad; NSBE 2022-2023 Regional III Finance Chair - r3finance@nsbe.org | (901) 825-5171