Future Global Leaders: International Business Plan Program
Sponsorship Opportunities
Free Trade Alliance Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, public-private alliance dedicated to educating and preparing students to compete and thrive in the global marketplace. Through the Foundation students engage the global community and develop lasting relationships through a series of internationally focused programs. The Alliance possesses strong relationships with education, business, and civic organizations, lending to its unique position of being able to serve as a bridge between students and business, with a focus on building a more diverse global community.
International Business Plan Program – Begun in 2009, 80 students from 10 universities and 10 countries have participated in this program that has more than doubled participation in just two years. Teams comprised of 2-5 students are paired with a mentor from the business community to assist them develop a 10 – 12 page business plan with an international component, which also addresses environmental sustainability in their operations. Teams are awarded bonus points for including more than one nationality and university on their team, more closely simulating a multi-national working environment. Companies that have participated as mentors include: Barton, East & Caldwell, L.L.P., CPS Energy, DeFlores, LLC, Guillen International, Grupo CETEC, H-E-B, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Port San Antonio, ProNucleotein Biotechnologies, Inc., Rackspace Hosting, Rainbow Play Systems, Seno Medical, Bexar County Economic Development & Valero. Student teams compete for $26,250 in prize money, quarterly leadership sessions and are often eligible for course credit. Hear what students are saying at www.youtube.com/user/freetradealliance.
Presenting Sponsors
$25,000 support includes:
Company representative to address students at program reception
Company representative to have speaking role at awards luncheon
Complimentary table for eight to attend award ceremony
Opportunity to host private meet & greet with participants & mentors prior to luncheon
Corporate representative to participate in awards presentation
Inclusion of corporate representatives in group photo
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Company name included on awards & logo on certificates
Logo recognition on all Program materials (electronic and print)
Company name noted in all program press releases
Global Leaders
$10,000 support includes:
Company representative to address students at program reception
Complimentary table for eight to attend award ceremony
Inclusion of corporate representatives in group photo
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Company name included on certificates
Logo recognition on all program materials (electronic and print)
Company name noted in all program press releases
Educators
$5,000 support includes:
Company representatives to attend student reception
Complimentary table for eight to attend award ceremony
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Logo recognition on all program materials (electronic and print)
Mentors
$2,500 support includes:
Opportunity for eight company representatives to attend student reception
Complimentary table for eight to attend award ceremony
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Name recognition on all Program materials (electronic and print)
Scholars
$1,250 support includes:
Opportunity for four company representatives to attend student reception
Four seats to attend award ceremony
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Name recognition on all program materials (electronic and print)
Friends of Education
$500 support includes:
Opportunity for four company representatives to attend student reception
Two seats to attend award ceremony
Opportunity to provide item with your corporate logo for participant gift bag
Name recognition on all program materials (electronic and print)
To sponsor, contact Joseph Marks at 210-229-9036 or jmarks@freetradealliance.org
The Free Trade Alliance Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
