Ja Venue Proposal

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Proposal to host Networking Event

Junior Achievement seeks upscale restaurants and bars to host business and social networking events held monthly. Charity: Junior Achievement of South Florida When: 2nd Wednesdays, one per month Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Audience: Professionals, aged 30 to 55 Attendance: 100 to 200 guests each month

Summary

For over 9 years, Professional Connection have been held on the second Wednesday of every month at various locations throughout South Florida. We try to book these events at least 3 months in advance to allow for maximum marketing benefits. t Socials Great People ... Grea

Venue is asked to provide:

April 9, 2008

q Hors d’oeuvres, passed or buffet q Two drinks per guest

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Riley McDermott’sLauderdale

Fort 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Avenue Valet parking on SE 4th parking garages Self parking in adjacent

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q Logo and link to venue website as an essential part of the professional-designed social invitation that is sent three times to over 7,000 Junior Achivement supporters in the tri-county area. The email list is a JA developed, opt-in list of primarily business professionals ranging from sales representatives, teachers, and doctors, and CEO’s. q Venue keeps all additional food and beverage revenue generated by event guests. JA collects a $10 to $30 admission donation.

(Venue owners and managers are advised to consider the socials as cost-effective promotional activities and opportunities to support a great community cause - but some revenue can be anticipated from the event.)

q Venue is prominently mentioned in all press releases which are sent each month to the society sections of local newspapers and magazines. q Events (with name of venue) are listed on LivingFLA, Blacktie South Florida, and other event websites popular in the South Florida market.

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Needs Summary

JA needs marketing materials from the venue owners or their agencies to help promote the event and show the venue in the best possible manner. q Company LOGO in “EPS” or Adobe Illustrator formats. JPG’s are inferior but usable IF the other formats are unavailable. q Quality photographs of the interior and/or exterior of the facility - if available. q Written driving directions or map in electronic format like EPS or JPG - if available. q Parking instructions. q A small table to help with guest registration on the night of the event.

All materials should be forwarded to: Richard Rosser [email protected] 954-234-8518

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The Cause JA programs are funded by businesses and individuals, and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. Classroom volunteers make economic concepts relevant, fuel the entrepreneurial spirit, and challenge the students to excel. JA’s unique delivery system provides the training, materials, and support necessary to ensure a positive experience. Our materials include curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students. Most non-profits do not have externally verifiable data on the effectiveness of their programs. But Junior Achievement has contracted with an independent research firm which concluded that students have a better understanding of economics and business after participating in JA programs and they understand the connection between education and success. Students improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills, are better leaders and communicators. On the other hand students have virtually no understanding of the free enterprise system without participation in JA programs. Key Findings from the National 10-Year Evaluation Studies

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Students understand the connection between education and success after participating in JA

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Students have a better understanding of economics and business after participating in JA

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Students that participate in JA improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills

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Students that participate in JA are better leaders and communicators

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Students have virtually no understanding of the free enterprise system without participation in JA

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Teachers “love” JA

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Volunteers “love” JA

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The volunteer serves as the critical role model that creates the effectiveness of JA programs

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Students report that JA has a major influence on their lives, both in and out of academic areas

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JA impact influences student lives long after JA participation