The document provides information on sponsorship and marketing opportunities available through the Louisiana Technology Council (LTC) to partner organizations. It details various events, programs, publications and online advertising options that organizations can sponsor to increase their visibility and generate business opportunities while supporting the LTC's mission. Membership rates and categories for individuals and companies are also outlined.

1. 1215 Prytania Street Suite 301 | New Orleans, LA | 70130 6867 Bluebonnet Blvd. | Baton Rouge, LA | 70810 (504) 304-2910 | FAX (504) 304-2905 (225) 289-4559 (Baton Rouge) 01/11/11 2011 INVESTMENT AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES LTC Vision Statement: The vision of the Louisiana Technology Council is to attract, facilitate, and disseminate technology knowledge and skills in order to enhance the business growth and career development of its membership in the communities that we serve, and to help make Louisiana – Tech Capital of the South  . www.LTC-LA.org

3. Investment and Marketing Opportunities Membership Investment and Support Packages Individual & Corporate Investment Membership Options ………………………………………………….3 Marketing and Business Development Rate Packages …………………………………………………... 4 Online Advertising, Emails and Council Publications LTC Tech Talk Newsletter…………...……………………………………................................…………...6 Annual Membership Directory……………………………………………… ……………………………..... 7 LTC Web Portal …………………………………………………………………………………………...…...8 Executive Connect Web Site………………………………………………………………………………….9 “ Tech Capital of the South” Annual Calendar………………………………………………………………10 Events, Programs and Services Calendar of Events…………………………………………………….......………………………………….12 Meetings Special Interest Groups…………………………………………………….......……………………….…….13 CIO Roundtable………………………………………………………………………………………….….…14 Series Tech Tuesday Series……………………………………………………………………………………….…15 Luncheons Executive Luncheons………………………………………………………………………………….………16 Forums National Homeland Security Forum (SIGNATURE) …………………………………………………….…17 Industry Forums…………………………………………………………………………………………….….19 CIO/CEO/CFO Forums (SIGNATURE)………………………………………………………………….…..20 Health Care Forum…………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Tech Road Show(SIGNATURE)…….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …….. …..22 Annual Events Annual Membership Meeting (SIGNATURE)…………………………………………………….…………23 Game Night with the Hornets……………………………………………………………………….………..24 Game Night with the Zephyrs……………………………………………………………………….………..25 Membership Appreciation Event………………………………………………………………………….….26 Virtual Job Fair………………………………………………………………………………………….……...27 Holiday FUNdraiser…………………………………………………………………………………….….…..28 “ Tech Capital of the South” Golf Classic…………………………………………………………….………29 Awards Programs eWARDS Gala (SIGNATURE)…………………………………………………………………………….....30 Governor’s Technology Awards (SIGNATURE)…………………………………………………….………31 NOTE: Throughout the year the LTC implements special one time events and programs based on happenings that ARE NOT included in this document. These would include special requests from our members or the business community to educate the marketplace on a particular topic or theme. The LTC is open to all ideas and programs that could be beneficial to our members and the business community. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 2

4. Membership Rates and Support Packages Individual Membership Investment: Individual Membership………............................................................................................................. $225 Non-Profit/Government……………………………………………………………………………………… $129 Individual Student (Not associated with an Institutional Education Member)……………….…... $25 NOTE: Applies to full time students ONLY. Valid student ID and transcript required . Corporate/Education/Government Group Rates: 1) Education : High School or K-12 institution….……………….……………………….………. $500 Includes all Faculty, Staff and Students. Valid student ID required. Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes …………………………….……… $1000 Includes all Faculty, Staff and Students. Valid student ID required. 2) Non-profit/Governmen t…………………..……………………………………..…... $1000 3) Corporate Investment Options: Category Level based on Number of Employees: 1-5 ..……………………………………………………. $ 275 6-10 ..………………………………………………..… $ 500 11-20 ...………………………………………………... $ 850 21-50 ………………………………………………….. $ 1,150 51-99 ………………………………………………….. $ 1,750 100-199 ………………………………………………. $ 2,500 200-499 ………………………………………………. $ 3,500 500-999 ………………………………………………. $ 5,000 1000+ ………………………………………………… $ 7,500 NOTE: The Corporate Membership Investment employee category for a non- technology organization is determined as follows: adding the total number of technology employees plus 10% of the remaining number of employees in the organization. This calculation then determines the corporate rate for ALL employees of the organization to be members. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 3

5. Business Development and Marketing Opportunity Packages Sponsorship Investment (exclusive of membership): Investment Discount Net Investment $0 - 1,000 $ 1,000 NONE $ 1,000 $1,001 – 2,500 $ 2,500 5% $ 2,375 $2,501 – 5,000 $ 5,000 7.5% $ 4,625 $5,001 – 7,500 $ 7,500 10% $ 6,750 $7,501 – 10,000 $ 10,000 12.5% $ 8,750 $10,001 – 15,000 $ 15,000 15% $ 12,750 $15,001 – 20,000 $ 20,000 17.5% $ 16,500 $20,001 – 30,000 $ 30,000 20% $ 24,000 $30,001+ $ 30,001 25% $ 22,501 NOTE: The LTC provides 60+ events annually. Based on any one of the investment levels above, you have the opportunity to choose from any of the events provided in this handbook, or you may wish to provide an event of your own that is similar to what the LTC provides. Through the marketing and support efforts of the LTC (through our 6,000+ email distribution list, the LTC’s PR company and our relationship with the media including, TV, radio and print), we have the opportunity to help you generate leads and business development opportunities. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 4

6. Online Advertising, Emails and Council Publications The Louisiana Technology Council offers distinct marketing and business development opportunities to help disseminate information, ideas, assistance and expert knowledge in helping organizations with their technology needs. The objective is to bring both users and producers of technology together and help them succeed while at the same time helping with the technology development of the State of Louisiana. Our combined support offerings are distributed to thousands of readers (6,000+ on the LTC email list and our Resource and Membership Directory, which is distributed to 15,000 people annually) and other interested parties, offering organizations the ability to target a specific message to every level of users and producers of technology and decision-makers. Our events and programs are often promoted and covered by various media outlets throughout the State of Louisiana through our public relations firm; providing more marketing exposure and business development opportunities for business both before and after the event. This year we will also be providing live streaming video of LTC events through our relationship with Cisco (WebEx) and BCI. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 5

8. 2008 - 2009 2009 - 2010 Advertising Investment - Rates Back Cover $3500 Inside Front Cover $3000 Inside Back Cover $3000 Company Profile (Full Page) (including writer & photo) $3300 Full $2500 1/2 Page $1500 1/4 Page $750 1/8 Business Card $300 The Louisiana Technology Resource Guide and Membership Directory is an annual publication that provides concise and comprehensive listings of LTC member companies. In addition, the directory markets and promotes LTC members, provides stories on key technology initiatives and assets throughout the state and is a true one stop resource for all technologies in Louisiana. The LTC Membership Directory has become an authoritative resource for the technology industry and business community for the State of Louisiana. Over 15,000 copies are printed and distributed statewide. In addition, the LTC Resource Guide and Membership Directory is distributed at various local and national trade shows, job fairs, seminars, events, programs, special occasions and presentations. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 7 Louisiana Membership Directory and Resource Guide 2007

12. LTC Events, Programs and Services In addition to servicing and supporting our almost 300 member companies, the Louisiana Technology Council provides events, programs, training and other support services devoted to bringing people together. Our services provide a unique way for you to network, educate, inform and connect with decision makers, business owners, sales executives, developers and others together throughout the State. Through Special Interest Group meetings, executive luncheons, forums, job fairs, fund raisers, and award programs, the LTC engages businesses throughout Louisiana to help with the technology development of the State and to help make Louisiana – Tech Capital of the South®. The following events and programs are a majority of the initiatives that showcase the value of services and business developing programs provided by the LTC. Each LTC event and program provides businesses with excellent exposure in marketing and promoting their products, services and organization. In addition to membership, investment in LTC events helps supports not only the development of the LTC but also the development of Louisiana’s technology industry. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 11

13. Calendar of Events 2011 (Subject to Change and additions) JANUARY 1/11: Tech Tuesday 1/26: Annual Membership Meeting (New Orleans) 1/27: Annual Membership Meeting (Baton Rouge) FEBUARY 2/8: Tech Tuesday 2/10: Northshore Networking MARCH 3/16: Game Night with the Hornets (Hornets vs. Phoenix) 3/10 Northshore Networking 3/22: Tech Tuesday APRIL 4/5: Tech Tuesday 4/14 Northshore Networking 4/15: Homeland Security (New Orleans) 4/27: Membership Appreciation (New Orleans) 4/28: Membership Appreciation (Baton Rouge) MAY 5/10: Tech Tuesday 5/12 Northshore Marketing 5/13: Governor’s Technology Awards (Baton Rouge) JUNE 6/7: Tech Tuesday 6/9 Northshore Networking 6/21: Zephyr’s (New Orleans) 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 12 JULY 7/5: Tech Tuesday 7/12: Tech Road Show (Shreveport) 7/14 Northshore Networking 7/19: Tech Road Show (Lafayette) 7/20: Tech Road Show (Baton Rouge) 7/26: Tech Road Show (New Orleans) AUGUST 8/11 Northshore Networking 8/16: Tech Tuesday 8/26: National CIO Forum (New Orleans) SEPTEMBER 9/6: Tech Tuesday 9/8 Northshore Networking 9/15: Healthcare Forum (Baton Rouge) OCTOBER 10/5: BizTech Expo (Baton Rouge) 10/10: Golf Tournament (New Orleans) 10/13: Northshore Networking 10/25: Tech Tuesday TBD: eWARDS NOVEMBER 11/4: CFO/CEO Forum 11/10 Northshore Networking 11/15: Tech Tuesday DECEMBER 12/7: Holiday FUNdraiser (New Orleans) 12/8: Northshore Networking 12/13: Tech Tuesday *Special Interest Group meetings and additional events are TBD based on interest and topics. Please visit the LTC website , www.ltc-la.org , for the most updated list of events.

18. Homeland Security Forum Since early 2002 and shortly after 911, the LTC has implemented Annual Homeland Security forums that have focused on a variety of homeland security initiatives and issues pertinent to our State and country. The theme of the forum focuses on the significance that technology plays in the overall homeland security efforts of Louisiana and our country. The focus has centered on the Role of Technology in Homeland Security, how Louisiana companies can participate both at the federal and state level, the progress that has been made at all levels of government and what further development is needed to protect our citizens. The LTC provides presentations by prominent executives and leaders from Federal, State and City government along with key business leaders. Past participants have included the Director of Science and Technology from the Department of Homeland Security, advisors to the President, military commanders and more. State and City leaders responsible for homeland security efforts and Homeland Security experts from across the country and internationally have also presented. Homeland security companies are able to showcase their products and services to these leaders and all attendees. This full half event features speakers addressing a particular topic or theme in the homeland security arena. The event is promoted across the Gulf South and nationwide through the LTC’s relationship with technology councils across the country. Signature and supporting sponsors attend a dinner with the speakers on the night before the event, are recognized in the program and have the opportunity to say a few comments on the day of the event. This is an excellent forum for companies to showcase their homeland initiatives, meet the leaders in the homeland security arena and understand the needs and requirement of both federal and state government and the business community. Homeland Security Investment Signature Sponsorship: $10,000 (maximum of two) Supporting Sponsorship: $5,000 (maximum of three) Booth Sponsor (LTC member): $500 (Non-LTC member) $750 ( The information contained in this sponsorship opportunity is subject to change at any time. 2011 Louisiana Technology Council Sponsorship Opportunities Page 17