Strategic Solutions
Network, Inc.
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Strategic Solutions Network, Inc.
332 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1032 #S193
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
ph: 773-793-9128
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SBND Sponsorship, Partner and Associate Member Opportunities
Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) is certified by Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) under the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
Accordingly, SSN is now qualified to compete for contracts set-aside exclusively for small businesses in the State of Illinois.
In 2011, SSN expanded its Professional Social Service Network through the creation of SSN Small Business and Nonprofit Development (SBND) Project.
The SBND Challenge
Successful and aspiring entrepreneurs are being challenged to answer the question, “What are the characteristics of successful business leaders in an economy that is failing to maintain its competitive edge?”
SBND believes it's their relentless drive to accomplish goals and tenacious ability to capitalize on opportunities missed by others.
In consideration of this belief, SBND recently created a platform of opportunities for established and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Through multiple marketing outlets, those who partner with SBND will increase their chances to open up new business markets and gain positive publicity for contributing to the economic turnaround in communities most affected by the recession.
More specifically, SBND is focused on driving the economy forward with the creation of more self-employment opportunities, and by increasing the number of new legal enterprises, jobs, and tax revenues in Chicago neighborhoods.
Small Businesses Impact on the Economy
Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President of Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle, and a host of others publically announced their support for SBND’s initiative. City of Chicago believes “that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together.” Moreover, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are currently 28 million small businesses in the United States and small businesses created 65 percent of net new jobs over the past two decades.
SBND History
In an attempt to create self-employment and job opportunities, Strategic Solutions Network, Inc. (SSN) created the “SSN Small Business and Nonprofit Development (SBND) Group.”
SBND is a nonprofit initiative designed as a “self-help” project to provide hands-on strategic organization planning, education, training and financial support through fund development initiatives to start and grow small enterprises.
Those who are targeted to receive direct benefits from the project include unemployed, underemployed, low income populations, displaced workers, ex-offenders, start-up businesses, grassroots nonprofit organizations, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
For more information regarding SBND Sponsors, Partners and Members click the following link to visit our website: SBND Link
SAMPLE SBND SPONSOR and PARTNER BENEFITS PACKAGE
Sponsors and Partners work in collaboration with SBND and a host of others to help create direct economic outcomes in development of self-employment opportunities. The focus is on driving the economy forward by increasing the number of new legal enterprises, jobs, and tax revenue streams for committed entrepreneurs in communities most affected by the recession.
Sponsorship opportunities include Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Swag’s Gold. Select this category if you would like to gain access to one or more of the following monthly sponsor benefit options:
- Be recognized in outreach literature to thousands as our co-sponsor.
- Create direct economic stimulus on targeted communities.
- Increase businesses, organizations and tax revenue.
- Develop employment opportunities.
- Open new business markets.
- Meet and mingle with other distinguished guests and potential customers.
- Participate as vendor in monthly fund development events.
- Participate as vendor in annual SBND Enterprise Expo/Career Fair Convention.
- Gain access to marketing advertisements through network events, social media and SSN website.
- Corporate Sponsor Logo in Marketing Advertisement.
- Company Recognition as Main Sponsor of Network Event.
- VIP Presentation at Network Event.
- VIP Exhibit in Network Event Presentation Room.
- Prominently Displayed Signage Acknowledging Sponsor.
- Website Title Banner.
- Exclusive Access to Event Attendee Contact List.
- Company Link on SBND Website.
- Full Page Ad in Program Guide.
- VIP Red Carpet Welcome during Main Event Session.
- Power Point Presentation Video Roll Advertising.
- Corporate Sponsor Logo in Marketing Advertisement.
- VIP Vendor Literature on Exhibitor Table(s).
- Company Material in Swag Bag for Network Attendees.
- Company Name Listed in Program Guide.
- Acknowledgement of Sponsors in All Marketing Materials.
SAMPLE SBND MEMBER BENEFITS PACKAGE
Monthly SBND Membership Dues are $25.00 dollars. Select this category if you would like to gain access to the following SBND member benefits package:
- Participate in customized training and development activities to learn and apply best
practices in strategic organization development for starting and growing a business or
nonprofit organization. - Secure mentoring and hands-on support needed to apply lessons in best practices for
strategic organization development. - Reserved space for business literature on SBND Network Exhibit Tables.
- Link on SSN/SBND Websites for visibility to over 16,000 professionals.
- Free trial Constant Contact email marketing application.
- Bid as a subcontractor on open SSN contract opportunities.
- 10 Percent Discount on all SSN and Associates Member Services.
- Grant research and fund development or fundraising supportive services.
- Access to SBND consortium database for direct marketing to members.
- Marketing support and business/nonprofit enterprise referral services.
- SBND Group Insurance and business service/product discounts (Coming Soon).
- Qualify for Sponsorship Grants through SBND Trust Funds (Coming Soon).
Note: Premier SBND Members are also eligible to participate in finance development campaigns to support their small business or nonprofit organization. However, to qualify for this benefit, candidates must pass a pre-screening interview. Phone 773-793-9128 or email sbnd@ssncandoit.com to schedule a screening appointment.
How to Register as an SBND Sponsor, Partner or Member
SBND encourages community enterprises, entrepreneurs and corporate business owners to “reinvest in the community that invests in you" by partnering with SBND in this groundbreaking initiative.
To register as a SBND sponsor, partner or member, click the SBND Registration Link, complete the application and email it to sbnd@ssncandoit.com or call 773-793-9128 for more information.
Strategic Solutions Network, Inc.
332 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1032 #S193
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
ph: 773-793-9128
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