1. Texas State University Chapter
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Business/Corporate Sponsorship Packet

2. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
2
Fall 2015
Dear Business Owner:
The Texas State University Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) is a non-profit comprised of
over 200 chapters in universities in 43 states. CEO’s mission is to inform, support and inspire college
students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. CEO provides student
entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities, and conferences used to help start
businesses.
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization at Texas State University fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in
its members, strives to advance entrepreneurial ideals while adhering to the principles of capitalism, and
promotes devotion to the pursuit of life, liberty and free market enterprise.
We respectfully invite you to support and participate our chapter’s activities and programs. With the
support of organizations such as yours, along with donations of time, and funding, CEO has been
privileged to not only fulfill, but also continue to exceed our national objectives. Since being founded in
1999, our Texas State Chapter has won 25 awards and the title of ‘Best Chapter’ two times.
Enclosed in this packet is a detailed summary of our chapter programs and activities, a copy of our
proposed budget for the fiscal year, and sponsorship options and benefits.
Thank you for taking the time to review our information completely and returning the enclosed response
forms.
Remember, it is only through your help that CEO-Texas State University can continue to be such a
success.
We look forward to working with you and developing a strong relationship between your organization
and CEO. Please feel free to contact us at (512) 245-3187 or via email at jm13@txstate.edu.
We appreciate you lending your services in support of the community and our organization.
Sincerely,
Alexandria D. Grossman
CEO Executive Assistant
aldgrossman@txstate.edu
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

3. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
3
Table of Contents
Activities and Programs Summary
Personal Development………………………………………………………………..…………..………………………… 4
Career Advancement …………………………………………………………………………...…………………………… 4
Academic Excellence ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...… 4
Community Involvement…………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 5
Sponsored Benefits………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Sponsorship Opportunities………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Sponsorship Forms
National Conference Sponsorship……………….…………………………………………………………………..… 8
General Sponsorship………………………………………………………………………………...………………………. 8
Solicitation Packet Evaluation……………………………………………………...……………………………………. 8
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

4. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
4
Activities and Programs Summary
The CEO chapter of Texas State University has focused on serving its members, supporting companies,
and community for sixteen years. It has been our goal in the past, and will continue to be in the future, to
fulfill the academic, and professional needs of our members and those surrounding us. To continue in our
path of excellence, we participate in the following activities and programs. We have a responsibility to
help create future leaders and entrepreneurs through networking and learning from private business
owners and the development of research in the field of entrepreneurial studies, which is demonstrated
through our various activities.
Personal Development
 Annual Entrepreneurial Workshop- Every year our Programming Chair creates a campus-wide
seminar that invites speakers who are small business owners, who mentor and give insight by sharing
their personal experiences to help inspire and grow young entrepreneurs. This event is marketed
towards all majors and fields of studies. CEO members organize and promote the event on campus.
 Monthly Speakers- At least twice a month, CEO hosts local business owners who share their stories
at member meetings. Members are exposed to the real life operations and struggles of the businesses
we know and love in San Marcos. Some of our speakers have been back five times, each time offering
their experiences that have gotten them to where they are today. These meetings offer enriched
knowledge that outside of Texas State University one can’t pay for.
 Elevator Pitch Workshop- The CEO Elevator Pitch Competition presents students with an
opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges and a chance to win cash prizes as well as
an expense paid trip to the CEO National Conference.
Career Advancement
Conferences- Texas State University won the 2012 Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Best
Chapter of the Year Award at the CEO National Conference in Chicago. This marks the second time that
Texas State has won the award. These chapters help student members start businesses, enter
competitions, practice fundraising, network with entrepreneurs, host speakers, and more.
Our chapter has won 23 other awards and has had six Bobcats make the finals and win money on the
Elevator Competition. More than 1,400 students participate in the conference and attend workshops
where they are exposed to dozens of famous entrepreneurs. Some of those include: Appple, Redbox, and
more.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

5. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
5
Our chapter uses sponsor donations to send up to 20 members attend the conference. If your company is
looking back our college students, faculty, and entrepreneurs, sponsorship opportunities are available.
Academic Excellence
 BOKO Awards- As part of the Student Organizations Committee, The Boko Awards Ceremony are
held to honor those who make a commitment to leadership, service and excellence. Students of the
university community are recognized as individuals and as part of an organization for achievement in
campus involvement and leadership. Award winners of years past have collaborated to celebrate the
work done by fellow Bobcats through producing quality entertainment, presenting workshops, and
providing numerous service hours for philanthropic endeavors. Every year, CEO nominates within the
chapter for specific titles including but not limited to:
o Best Business Chapter
o Best Fundraising Idea/Event
Community Involvement
CEO participates and volunteers in community events and on-campus activities. The following are our
favorites.
 Bobcat Build – Every Spring Semester CEO gets involved in one of Texas State University traditions
and now the largest service project on campus. Every spring semester, students volunteer their time
to complete various service projects throughout the community such as landscaping, painting, or
clean-ups at residents’ homes, local schools, parks, churches, and neighborhoods. Over the past 10
years, the event has grown in participation from approximately 700 volunteers at 50 jobsites to
nearly 4,000 volunteers at over 250 jobsites within the San Marcos community!
 Sights and Sounds of Christmas- As you know, every year during the Christmas season, around
60,000 to 70,000 people attend this. It is one of San Marcos' largest annual festival. CEO volunteers to
help with set-up the week before the event, decorating, helping take Santa pictures, taking tokens,
helping at the stages, helping with drinks, the information booth, and take down.
 South Side Community Center- The Southside Community Center (SSCC) is a non-profit
organization based on social concerns committed to improving the living conditions and providing
resources and a safe environment temporarily in crisis empowers the family to become more
proactive in meeting their other essential needs in San Marcos and Hays County, Texas. CEO works
with the SSCC in their efforts to provide the following programs:
o Homeless shelter and food
o Emergency assistance
o Housing for low-income and elderly
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

6. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
6
Sponsorship Benefits
Reasons to Sponsor our CEO Chapter:
With your sponsorship, we plan to:
1. Serve as a link in young entrepreneurs with today’s successful business owners leaders of today.
2. Strive to increase membership of CEO through campus outreach with both undergraduate and
graduate students.
3. Encourage members to learn methods and techniques of business management and develop sound
thinking in the entrepreneurial theory.
4. Encourage and uphold sound, honest practices in pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunity.
5. Promote friendly relations between students, faculty, and business professionals.
6. Stimulate professional interest in an endeavor of entrepreneurial studies.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

7. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
7
Sponsorship Opportunities
General Sponsorship
Your financial support will help CEO reach our goals and provide the following for your company.
Gold Sponsorship of $1000 or more receive:
 Invitation to Annual Seminar
 Custom Embroidered CEO Polo
 Name on Chapter National Conference Shirt
 Company name and logo on our website
 Partnership Plaque
 Bobcat-opoly game
Silver Sponsorship of $500 or more receive:
 Invitation to Annual Seminar
 Company name and logo on our website
 Partnership Certificate
 Bobcat-opoly game
Bronze Sponsorship of $250 or more receive:
 Company name and logo on our website
 Partnership Certificate
 Bobcat-opoly game
National Conference Sponsorship
The Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Bloch School of Management at the University
of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) invites you to the 2015 CEO conference to be held November 5-
7 at the Downtown Kansas City Marriott and Convention Center.
Sponsorship Cost: $8000 –Pays expenses for 10 CEO student members to attend and participate
Benefit: Company name and logo on website, name on national conference shirt
*A donation of any amount and in any form is very much appreciated and can be donated to any event or
activity.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO

8. http://www.c-e-o.org/
CEO is a tax-exempt organization under section (E) of the Internal Revenue Code; therefore all contributions
are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 746003348
8
2015-2016 Corporate/ Business Sponsorship
Contact Information
Sponsorship Information (Please check all that apply)
Our company is interested in becoming a sponsor:
☐Gold Sponsor ☐Silver Sponsor ☐Bronze Sponsor ☐National Conference Sponsor $__________________
☐We would like to make a tax-deductible donation to CEO in the amount of: $___________________
Additional Responses
We would like to:
☐ Discuss with members and students more about our company
☐ Learn more about how our chapter of CEO currently participates on a national level
☐ Please send us more information about CEO, Texas State University
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Att: CEO Finance Chair
RE: Corporate Response
San Marcos, TX 78666
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Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Texas State University Chapter
ATT: CEO Faculty Sponsor  Texas State University 601 University Dr. San Marcos, TX
 (512) 245-3187
CEO