CONNECT YOUR BRAND AND ALIGN YOUR COMPANY WITH THE NEW ENGLAND CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY LEADERS!

Endorese your company and its' brand by aligning with WICT New England as we influence and inspire the industry. Take advantage of the affirmative positioning and benefits of a strong supporter of Women in Cable Telecommunications. Reap year long benefits by sponsoring the highest profiled New England Telecommunications Industry Gala of the year and WICT New England's 2008 programs & events.

The 2008 WICT New England Gala will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza on October 30, 2008.

“Celebrating the High Notes”

This annual signature event will capture the attention of telecommunications industry professionals throughout the New England region and nationally.

This event will be marketed as the “Celebrating the High Notes” in the most popular industry trades, newspapers such as the Boston Globe, by formal invitations and email blasts. Throughout this most memorable evening, we will honor the distinguished individuals and extraordinary companies who help transform our industry.

Your financial commitment will secure your organization visibility as an industry partner committed to Creating and Recognizing Leaders in the industry at this high profile event and throughout 2008.

We invite you to take advantage of the sponsorship packages available. Please note that some are exclusive offerings or have a limit to the number offered, so please act quickly to reserve your slot. We are committed to meeting the needs of our industry partners therefore, we are willing to discuss and consider s

Presenting Sponsorship — $20,000 – SOLD OUT!

The Presenting sponsorship of the WICT New England Gala is exclusively limited to one partner and will includes your company’s name and logo highlighted in all marketing materials as the Presenting Sponsor (i.e. the 2007 WICT New England Gala is presented by...). The Presenting sponsorship includes all of the following:

• Company Representative will be afforded the opportunity to speak during the Gala
  
  
• A customized sponsorship marketing plan tailored to your needs with your company Logo as Presenting sponsor on Gala Program Cover
  
  
• Company Representative Recognized as Presenting Gala Sponsor at the Awards Gala
  
  
• Two Reserved VIP Table at the Gala’s Cocktail Reception
  
  
• Two Reserved VIP Tables for 8 at the Awards Gala
  
  
• 8 Complimentary guest passes to the Awards Gala
  
  
• Two Minute “Commercial Video Spot” to be played during the Awards Gala
  
  
• Two Page Letter with Picture of Corporate Official in Gala Program
  
  
• One Full-Page Color Ad
  
  
• Logo with Web Link to WICT NE website
  
  
• Sponsor Recognition & Signage at the Gala
  
  
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition page (given to Gala attendees)

Year round recognition and benefits:

• Logo on the 2007-2008 Web site and link to your website
  
  
• Logo on all remaining 2007-2008 membership mailings
  
  
• Logo at all remaining 2007-2008 events
  
  
• Recognition by chapter President at opening and/or closing of all remaining 2007-2008 events
  
  
• 4 guest passes to all 2008 events
  
  

Elite Sponsorship — $10,000 - 2 REMAINING (LIMITED TO 3)

Elite sponsorship level includes all of the following:

• Company Representative Recognized as a Gala Elite Sponsor at the Awards Gala
  
  
• One Reserved VIP Table at the Cocktail Reception
  
  
• One Reserved VIP Tables for 8 at the Awards Gala
  
  
• 4 Complimentary guest passes to the Gala
  
  
• One Minute “Commercial Video Spot” to be played during the Awards Gala
  
  
• One Page Letter with Picture of Corporate Official in Gala Program
  
  
• One Gala Program Back Cover (subject to availability –first secured basis) or Two Full-Page Color Ads
  
  
• Logo with Web Link to WICT NE website
  
  
• Sponsor Recognition & Signage at the Gala
  
  
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition page (given to Gala attendees)

Year round recognition and benefits:

• Logo on Web site and link to your website
  
  
• Logo on all membership mailings
  
  
• Logo at all 2007-2008 events
  
  
• Recognition by chapter board member at opening and closing of all events*
  
  
• 2 complimentary passes to all 2008 events

Premier Sponsorship — $5,000 - 1 REMAINING (LIMITED TO 3)

Premier sponsorship level includes all of the following:

• Company representative recognized as Premier Gala Sponsor at the Awards Gala
  
  
• One Reserved VIP Table at the Cocktail Reception
  
  
• One Reserved Tables for 8 at the Awards Gala
  
  
• 2 Complimentary guest passes to the Gala
  
  
• 30 Seconds “Commercial Video Spot” to be played during the Awards Gala
  
  
• One Page Letter with Picture of Corporate Official in Gala Program
  
  
• One Full-Page Color Ad in Gala Program
  
  
• Logo with Web Link to WICT NE website
  
  
• Sponsor Recognition & Signage at the Gala
  
  
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition page (given to Gala attendees)

Year round recognition and benefits:

• Logo on Web site
  
  
• Logo on membership mailings
  
  
• Logo at all 2007-2008 events
  
  
• Recognition by chapter President at the opening and/or closing of all events*

Distinguished Sponsorship —$2,500 - 2 REMAINING (LIMITED TO 5)

Distinguished sponsorship level includes all of the following:

• One Reserved Tables for 8 at the Awards Gala
  
  
• Half Page in Gala Program (for Letter with Picture of Corporate Officials or Color Ad)
  
  
• Logo with Web Link to WICT NE website
  
  
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition page (given to Gala attendees)

Year round recognition and benefits:

• Professional Development Workshop Sponsor for 2008
  
  
• Opportunity to distribute company material and/or premiums at workshops
  
  
• Opportunity to host a workshop at your establishment
  
  
• Logo on Web site
  
  
• Recognition by chapter President at the opening and/or closing of 2008 Workshops

Friends of WICT Sponsors — $1,000 - 3 REMAINING (LIMITED TO 5)

Friends of WICT sponsorship level includes all of the following:

• Your company Logo with Web Link to WICT NE website
  
  
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition page (given to Gala attendees)

Year round recognition and benefits:

• Recognition on Web site
  
  
• Recognition by chapter President at the opening and/or closing of all events
  

A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

Audio/Visual -- $13,000
Hors D’oeuvres – $6,000
Signage -- $5,000
Print Materials/Invitations -- $5,000
Valet Parking -- $4,000
Wine Passed at dinner--$3,000
Trophies -- $2,000
Floral Centerpieces -- $1,000
Coat Check -- $1,000 -- SOLD

*Table tent recognition near sponsored item(s), in Gala Program & on sponsor scrolls

In-Kind Services

Printing -- SOLD
Marketing Materials, Invitations, Sponsor Signage, Posters, Gala Programs, Scrolls
Floral Centerpieces
Trophies
Promotional Advertisements
Advertisement placements to promote WICT New England Gala

*Logo on Sponsored item(s), in Gala Program & on sponsor scrolls

To secure your company's sponsorship of the WICT New England Gala and 2008 events, please contact Vicki or Kathy.

Your WICT Sponsorship Contacts:

Kathy McConnell - E-mail or call 978.825.2282
Vicki DeSantis - E-mail or call 413.246.0592