Sponsorship Opportunities

STATEWIDE TOUR OF MANUFACTURING

YOUR FUTURE IS MADE IN MANUFACTURING

dreamitdoitmn.com

Jaimee Meyer Executive DirectorDream It. Do It. Minnesota

Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #34 Bemidji MN 56601

(218) 755-2206 jmeyer@bemidjistate.edu dreamitdoitmn.com

Statewide Tour 2017

Dear Partner,

Dream It. Do It. Minnesota, led by 360 Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence, thanks you for your interest in supporting the Statewide Tour of Manufacturing. Advanced manufacturing is important to the economic vitality of our state and our nation as we compete in a global economy. Because of generous contributions from partners, we are able to reach parents, influencer's, and youth to change the perception of manufacturing and encourage students to pursue careers in modern manufacturing.

We are currently planning the 2017 Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing. The Statewide Tour will again take place during the month of October, with a particular emphasis on Minnesota Manufacturing Week. As in the past, we are collaborating with other organizations, including Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association, Midwest Manufacturers’ Association, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota State colleges and universities, and countless manufacturers and schools.

We invite you to be part of this important work. Sponsorships support a variety of needs, including funding school tours, bussing, and outreach to share these tour opportunities with students, teachers, and community members so that all attendees can connect and engage with Dream It. Do It. Minnesota resources dedicated to promoting what manufacturing is today – a viable career choice!

You can see the Statewide Tour’s impact through the following pages. We are happy to talk to you about ways to get involved and support the Statewide Tour. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Dream It. Do It. Minnesota and the Statewide Tour of Manufacturing, please contact me.

Best Regards,

Jaimee Meyer

3

“Opening our doors for tours has recently shown a return on investment. We just hired a full-time person who participated

in a tour a few years back. He has since graduated from a technical program and will soon be part of our team, all

because of his experience touring our facility.” Erik Hokuf, Aircorps Aviation

• Learn about in-demand and high-paying jobs. • Find out why the impact of manufacturing is bigger

than they think. • Experience how manufacturing is changing the world. • See STEM in action.

“ I appreciate the work the people do at places like Sportech and Park Industries. I used to think factory jobs were just for people that could not get jobs anywhere else. They had great jobs and made great money.”

Brooke, Student Tour Attendee

PROMOTE MODERN MANUFACTURING

“Partnering with Dream It. Do It. Minnesota is just one way we get involved to address the issues facing

manufacturing today. We have seen the return on investment, as youth that once toured have pursued

certifications and are now a part of our team.” Paul Swenson, Nortech Systems

OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTREACH The Statewide Tour of Manufacturing is an opportunity for students, parents, educators, and the general public to:

Your sponsorship helps us reach students, educators, and YOUR future employees.

Support the future of manufacturing today!

4

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

14,070 ESTIMATED INDIVIDUALS

ATTENDED A TOURK-12 STUDENTS

ATTENDED A TOUR THIS YEAR

PROVIDED IN TRANSPORTATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

EST. EDUCATORS

ATTENDED A TOUR

HOSTS PARTICIPATED

OF LEVERAGED FUNDING FROM COMMUNITY TOURS

“We had a full, busy day of interested children, students, parents, [and] job seekers... [Learning] all about our manufacturing of stoneworking machines. Over 500 attendees took the tour, seeing CNC machinery, welding, paint booths, [and] assembly. We heard awesome feedback from attendees that took the tour on how informative it was, and how shocked they were that all of this is taking place in Central Minnesota.”

-Craig Pfannenstein, Park Industries

76%

88%

85%

85%

88%

85%

2016 Sponsors included:

Platinum: 360 Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence, Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association, Midwest Manufacturers' Association, Pro Staff and Ware Technology Services.

Gold: W.P. & R.S. Mars Company

Were interested inMANUFACTURING CAREERS

Were more aware ofMANUFACTURING CAREERS

Were more interestedIN STEM

Thought hostingA TOUR WAS WORTHWHILE

Had successWITH THE TOUR ATTENDEES

Thought there was VALUE IN BUILDING INTEREST

Since 2011, an estimated 41,688 people have toured a facility

DEVELOPING INTEREST & AWARENESS Of manufacturing careers

A VALUABLE ACTIVITY for manufacturing businesses

2,100+ 105

$10,687 $25,992 114

BY THE NUMBERS

5

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITSBy supporting the Statewide Tour, you are inspiring the future generations of manufacturers by helping industry across the state open their doors to showcase hi-tech manufacturing. Our participant surveys show that the Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Statewide Tour is making a difference, and tour attendees leave with a positive perception of manufacturing. These sponsorships offer you a chance to support manufacturers’ needs: promoting the industry, changing the perception, and highlighting career opportunities. Be part of the solution!

Student Giveaway SponsorsMinimum of $5,000 - 2 Available

(Safety glass sponsor OR cinch bag sponsor)Student tours are closed to the public, and typically involve several classes from one school district. Students receive safety glasses and cinch bags filled with career information as part of their tour experience.

Silver Partners$5,000 - 5 Available

Gold Partner$10,000 - 1 Available

Transportation Sponsors toMinimum of $3,000 -

Unlimited Opportunities - SOLD 3 Schools do not have funding for field trips. The Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Statewide Tour of Manufacturing provides funding to schools so they can take students on a field trip to experience modern manufacturing.

See next page for more information

If you are interested in sponsoring in other ways or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact

Jaimee Meyer, Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Executive Director, at 218-755-2206 or jmeyer@bemidjistate.edu.

Benefits Gold Silver Student Giveaway

Transportation

Welcome note in Host Toolkit (150 words)

Logo and 100 word description on Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Tour sponsor web page.

Banner and on Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Tour website home page (provided by sponsor).

Logo in the “Host Toolkit”

Logo in the “How to Organize a Community Tour Guide.”

Logo included in Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Tour e-blasts.

Logo on post-event infographic (mailed to all participants and stakeholders).

Recognition on post-downloaded page when a manufacturer accesses the toolkit.

Thank yous on Facebook and Twitter.

Logo on Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Tour website home page.

Logo recognition on sponsored giveaway, co-branded with Dream It. Do It. Minnesota.

Logo on Dream It. Do It. Minnesota Tour student resource web page.

Logo included on promotion of tour transportation scholarships to schools.

Recognition on tour transportation scholarship application form.

Additional benefits available for higher sponsorships.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X X

X

X

X X

X X X X

X X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

6

Jaimee MeyerExecutive Director

Dream It. Do It. Minnesota

Bemidji State University 1500 Birchmont Drive NE #34

Bemidji MN 56601

(218) 755-2206 jmeyer@bemidjistate.edu

dreamitdoitmn.com

A member of the Minnesota State, Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 360 is led by Bemidji State University.

These programs are supported by an NSF ATE Program Grant, award numbers 1204550 and 1600927. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (www.nsf.gov).

0217

360 Manufacturing and Applied EngineeringCenter of Excellence,

A member of the Minnesota State

Please address check made payable to BSU foundation:

Bemidji State University Foundation*

Please send payment to:

Attention: Jaimee Meyer 360 Center of Excellence Manufacturing

1500 Birchmont Drive NE, #34Bemidji, MN 56601

*Bemidji State University is the lead institution for 360, which leads Dream It. Do It. Minnesota.

Please note: You will receive a gift acknowledgment that includes the statement:

This charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes, is limited to the excess, if any, of your contribution over the value of any goods or services provided to you. To guarantee sponsorship benefits, Dream It. Do It. Minnesota requests a commitment by August 31, 2017.