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NRC Connections 2007 Partner Information

Toronto, Ontario

NRC believes that creating globally competitive technology clusters is one of the best strategies for fostering a nation's economic growth. That's why they are delighted to invite you to Canada's first working conference on technology clustering in Toronto on September 24 - 25, 2007. Welcome to NRC Connections 2007: The Technology Cluster Advantage in Canada. Their intention is to bring key players from communities across Canada together for two days of dialogue, exchange, problem-solving and networking. We hope you will leave NRC Connections 2007 armed with information and tools that will help your cluster move to the next level.

Become an NRC Connections 2007 partner and...

* Reach a target audience of innovative organizations that are focused on building Canada's innovation system;
* Increase national and international awareness of your organization with over 200 conference delegates and speakers;
* Connect with recognized thought leaders from the private sector, all levels of government, academia and other organizations;
* Be recognized as a supporter of Canada's competitive advantage.

Contributor and Exhibitor Levels and Benefits
Gold - $5,000 (one opportunity)

* Recognition as the exclusive sponsor of the NRC Connections 2007 networking reception (September 24)
* Opportunity to deliver a short address at opening of NRC Connections 2007 networking reception (September 24)
* Distribution of your organization's literature in a high traffic area
* Acknowledgement of gold level status on conference signage and verbal acknowledgement during September 24 networking reception
* Full-page inside-cover ad in the NRC Connections 2007 conference program
* Your organization's name and logo prominently featured in the NRC Connections 2007 conference program
* Your organization's name, logo and hyperlink prominently featured on the NRC Connections 2007 conference website
* Placement of promotional/marketing materials in the NRC Connections 2007 delegate bag

Silver $3,000 (two opportunities)

* Recognition as a sponsor of one of two NRC Connections 2007 luncheons
* Distribution of your organization's literature in a high traffic area
* Acknowledgement for your organization on conference signage
* A half page ad in the NRC Connections 2007 conference program
* Your organization's name and logo in the NRC Connections 2007 conference program
* Your organization's name, logo and hyperlink on the NRC Connections 2007 conference website
* Placement of one piece of promotional/marketing material in the NRC Connections 2007 delegate bag

Bronze $1,500 (four opportunities)

* Recognition as a sponsor of one of four NRC Connections 2007 health breaks
* Distribution of your organization's literature in a high traffic area
* Acknowledgement of your organization on conference signage
* Your organization's name and logo in the NRC Connections 2007 conference program
* Your organization's name, logo and a hyperlink on the NRC Connections 2007 conference website
* Placement of one piece of promotional/marketing material in the NRC Connections 2007 delegate bag

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please call 613-990-9272 or connections2007@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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