2013

Ambition to Accomplishment

EST. 1998 - CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

CORPORATE RELATIONS PACKAGE

Hosted by students of the

Schulich School of Business at York University

Why APEX? - RECRUITMENT

Employee recruitment can be a daunting task. Moving between various information Sessions and thousands of resumes; trying to find the right candidate can be painful. The APEX conference can help you solve these issues for the following reasons: It brings together 150 delegates from the top undergraduate business programs in Canada Our mission is one that resonates with almost every companys employee development goals Utilizes a rigorous selection process that focuses on a delegates performance in and out of the classroom

The APEX Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between business education and professional excellence by equipping the future business leaders of tomorrow with the necessary soft skills and networks to foster future business partnerships. APEX aspires to develop human capital, enhance student interest in the corporate world, and aid in the establishment of strong social networks necessary for future partnerships.

Our Delegates
Key Delegate facts
150 delegates in total; Male to Female ratio is approximately 50:50 All delegates undergo a rigorous selection/screening process All applications are graded on 3 essay questions & Resumes Majority of the delegates are students studying in BBA/HBA/Commerce programs Specializations represented Accounting Marketing Finance Strategic Management Organizational Behaviour

Top Participating Schools University of Alberta University of British Columbia McGill University University of Toronto University of Waterloo University of Western Ontario Queens University

Why APEX? - BRANDING

To ensure the complete success of the APEX Conference and the ideal delegate experience, a multitude of sponsors, keynotes, and workshops are required. The APEX Conference has been privileged to host a variety of prolific keynote speakers in recent years, in addition to partnering with top firms, and venues to bring the APEX Mission to life.

Past Keynotes

Past Venues

Westin Prince APEX 2011 & 2012

Courtyard Marriot APEX 2010

King Edward APEX 2009

Hilton Toronto APEX 2008

Why APEX? - BRANDING

Past Sponsors

Why APEX? - SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Todays undergraduate business experience has a lot to offer its students - an array of competitions, conferences, information sessions, and training sessions. The APEX Conference is dedicated to offering delegates relevant workshops and keynotes concerned with soft skill development and business issues that differ from the plethora of information offered at other undergraduate events. APEXs unparalleled success over the past 14 years is credited to the extensive work our conference development and corporate relations team puts into working with our sponsors, keyontes, workshop hosts in ensuring each component of the conference is value added for our delegates. APEX is not a case competition or a venue for social business gathering, but instead very focused and purpose-filled event that seeks to help our delegates develop a foundation of soft skills to compliment their technical proficiency.

Past workshops
APEX aims to develop and sharpen its delegates soft skills, as these are crucial to their success as a future business professional. These skills are often ignored in classroom settings. However, APEX has continually delivered phenomenal workshops led by a diverse gathering of accomplished business leaders. Examples of workshops hosted in the past are: - Resume & Mock Interviews - Navigating the Corporate World - Dress for Success - Dare to be your own boss - The Art of Networking - Mitigating stress in the business world

Partnership Opportunities Main Packages

$10,000 $6,000
$4,000

$2,000

$1000

Package Options
Opening / Closing Keynote Mock Interviews or Targeted Networking Session 1 page letter from CEO/company office in Delegate Handbook Exclusive delegate suite sponsorship with product placement Pre-conference meeting with the APEX 2012 Executive Committee Meal sponsorship Video advertising on the APEX Website A survey spread at or after your conference events targeting student feedback on company recruitment process / image new Workshop Hosted & Sponsored Invitation to participate in the industry panel discussion Email advertising to the APEX student email database Access to resume and contact database Total number of company representatives invited to Course Meals, Wine and Cheeses, Mixers, Social Dinner, Workshops and On-campus events Amount of promotional space in the Delegate Handbook Number of bios in The APEX Playbook and E-Playbook Logo placement at entrance of hotel Option for product placement inside delegate gift packages

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Intro

12 2 pg 4

9 1 pg 3

6 1/2 pg 2

3 1/4 pg 1

2 Logo 1

Partnership Opportunities A La Carte

Meal Host Dinner/Lunch/Breakfast $2500 - $5000 - based on meal type

Bronze to Gold level package branding based on price Branding and advertising at an APEX Social Meal + 2 bios in the APEX Playbook 10-14 company representatives invited and the opportunity to interact with delegates Social Event Host $2500 Ex. Raptors game/Second City Bronze level package branding Branding and advertising at an APEX Social Night + 3 bios in the APEX Playbook Company representatives invited and the opportunity to interact with delegates Get to know potential recruits at a personal level at a social or sporting event Targeted Networking / $2000 Office Visit Bronze level package branding Private networking session with up to 30 APEX delegates chosen by you through evaluating resumes & applications Interact with the delegates in a comfortable and professional setting while branding your firm Located at a venue of your choice Refreshment Break Host $1500

Bronze level package branding Large and visible branding and advertising at several (five or more) coffee and refreshment breaks during the conference Interact with the delegates in a comfortable and professional setting while branding your firm Workshop Host $500

Introductory level package branding Company banner presented visibly at the front of the workshop Company paraphernalia distributed to all delegates attending the workshop

Partnership Opportunities A La Carte

Career Fair NEW TO 2013 $750

Introductory level branding Full booth & branding at 1st ever APEX Career Fair 2+ reps invited to the event Last chance as a company to brand to delegate/students in the school year Full 2 hour coverage for your company

NEW TO 2013

Social Media Package

$500

1. Full website advertising - Dedicated company page - Full bios of o Company HR team o Other HR members including campus representatives (Includes LinkedIn, Twitter, other information etc.) 2. Information on company programs - Campus Visits, Deadlines, Link to jobs, Link to conference application 3. Dedicated APEX Monthly E-mail newsletters - Total delegate database at 800+ active in-school student emails - Interviews conducted with HR team members highlighting recruiting tips, and Articles profiling your firm

Thank You for your time

On behalf of the entire APEX committee, we sincerely thank you for taking the time to review this years sponsorship package. Our ability to grow as a conference for the past 14 years has been highly dependent on organizations such as your own, who make a difference in the business community by supporting university run initiatives such as APEX. Through our keynote addresses, workshops, and industry panels, we aim to provide participants with the tools that will allow them to make a valuable contribution to their future employers and the business community as a whole. While APEX perseveres to expand in scope, our continuing success is only made possible by your generous contributions. We strive to provide the utmost value to our corporate partners and do so by working closely with each company to meet their individual needs. On that note, we hope that we have been able to interest you with our offerings in a way that will suit the ideals and objectives of your firm. We strongly believe that, regardless of your business needs, APEX is a powerful initiative from which all of its partners truly benefit. Please feel free to contact us with any further questions. We look forward to your response and the opportunity to work with you in the near future. Sincerely,

The 2013 APEX Conference - Corporate Relations Team

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