SPRING 2020Sponsorship Opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition isa business development challenge for collegiate startups in

Colorado. Backed by the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurshipat the University of Colorado Denver and infamous entrepreneur, JakeJabs, THE CLIMB is an event series that helps future business leaders

transform concepts into viable companies through mentorship, education,financial support, and real-world industry exchanges. With more than 500

mentor hours shared and $1 million awarded to date, the competition continuesto grow and help shape the Denver area and greater Colorado startup community.

Every year, we invite prominent Colorado business executives, local entrepreneurs, and community leaders to serve as judges, mentors, and emcees for the event series.

First Place - $10,000

Second Place - $5,000

Director’s Innovation Award - $2,500

Social Impact Award - $1,000

People’s Choice Award - $1,000

2020 CASH AWARDS

WHY SPONSOR THE CLIMB?By sponsoring THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition, you can help students and aspiring entrepreneurs contribute to the growing startup and business community. Through cash and in-kind prizes, we want to give competitors the financial and professional support they need to jumpstart their business ideas. Help us support these hardworking individuals and be a part of this prestigious competition. In addition, the competition is a great opportunity to grow awareness for your own business by networking with local business leaders, community partners, industry experts, and this year’s competitors at all of THE CLIMB events.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:Platinum - $15,000This package is completely customizable and offers total company visibility across the entire event.

Gold - $10,000This package provides your company with an excellent way to raiseawareness of your brand and network with fellow Denver entrepreneurs.

Silver - $7,500This package shows your company’s dedication to the local entrepreneurial community.

Bronze - $5,000This package highlights your company as asupporter of the local entrepreneurial community.

PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE

Multi-month marketing, PR, and social media promotions recognizing your company as a sponsor pre- and post-event Big brand alliance with the University of Colorado Denver and legendary entrepreneur and philanthropist Jake Jabs, CEO and founder of American Furniture Warehouse

Company logo published as a sponsor on all off-site and on-site marketing and promotional pieces (i.e. TV displays at event, inside cover of event program, competition applications and materials, email invitations and reminders, event website with links to your website, on-campus fliers, etc.)

One (1) company ad in full-color event program Full back cover ad

Full pg. ½ pg. ½ pg.

Reserved and premier seating at event 16 guests 16 guests 8 guests 4 guests

First right of refusal for 2021 (or 2020) Company banners and/or pop-ups in prominent location at event Category exclusivity (i.e. Official Platinum Sponsor) “About Company” boilerplate on official event press releases (at least 2) Fully customizable sponsorship space/area at event Completely customizable package (THE CLIMB is brought to you by “Name of Company”)

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE BENEFITS

ABOUT THE JAKE JABS CENTERThe Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship (JJCE) is a multidisciplinary resource center located in the University of Colorado Denver Business School. Through our undergraduate and graduate academic programs, networking events, clubs, and workshops, we connect our students to diverse opportunities for learning, mentorship, and real-world experience. JJCE is dedicated to educating and empowering students to think and act entrepreneurially, whether they go on to launch their own company or join an existing one.

Sarah Engel, Associate DirectorPhone: 303-315-8503Email: sarah.engel@ucdenver.eduAddress: CU Denver Business School1475 Lawrence St., Ste 2800Denver, CO 80202

This event is free and open to the public.Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Location: Jake Jabs Event Center, CU Denver Business School, 1475 Lawrence St, Denver CO 80202

Agenda:6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Happy Hour/Registration/Finalists Showcase6:45 - 7:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Six Finalists Pitch7:45 - 8:00 p.m. Judges’ Deliberation8:00 p.m. Awards

PITCH NIGHT

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