YEA Investor Panel

Join us for a welcome reception and presentation/business pitch by the Young Entrepreneurs to a panel of local investors in order to obtain funding for their new business ventures. All welcome to attend!  Support the next generation of business leaders-- sponsorship details below and at "register" link.

Local middle school students in the Chamber's Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) will present their business plans before a panel of local business leaders at the Investor Panel Event at Harper College. Each student business will have five minutes to pitch their business plans to the panel of investors. The participating investors will also select the one business group that will advance to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars National College Scholarship competition, where they will compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships and the opportunity to present their business plan at the America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, DC.

SPONSORSHIP:
Your generous support will directly transform local students into real business owners and real
entrepreneurial success stories, strengthen our business and educational communities, and secure the next generation of leaders in the Palatine area.

YEA! Sponsor Levels and Benefits

Premier Partner, $5,000
 Exclusive judging seat & featured speaker opportunity at YEA! Investor Panel Event
 Exposure & logo on local YEA! materials and website
 Media impressions from Thank You! story and recognition in YEA! press releases
 Enhanced reputation and significant recognition in your region as a leader in innovation,
entrepreneurship, and civic engagement
 Invitations to all YEA! signature events throughout the year: Investor Panel Event, CEO
Roundtable Event, Trade Show, and Graduation

Investor Panel Judge, $1,800
 Exclusive judging seat opportunity at YEA! Investor Panel Event
o A portion of your sponsorship will contribute to the launch of the student businesses
 Exposure & logo at YEA! Investor Panel Event & event related materials
 Media impressions from Thank You! story and recognition in YEA! press releases

Champion Sponsor, $1,200
 Recognition as a Champion Sponsor for the YEA! program
 Recognition of your support as a scholarship provider at the local YEA! Scholarship Award
Reception
o A portion of your sponsorship will provide scholarship opportunities to deserving
students in our community
 Recognition at signature YEA! events including Investor Panel and Tradeshow
 Media impressions from Thank You! Story and recognition in YEA! press releases

Event Sponsor, $500
 Recognition at one of the following YEA! events including CEO Roundtable, Media Meet &
Greet, Tradeshow and Graduation
 Media Impressions from Thank You! Story and recognition YEA! Press Releases