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About MYPN Who We Are The Manchester Young Professionals Network (MYPN) aims to create business and social opportunities, support professional development and welcome new and existing young professionals to the Greater Manchester, NH community. MYPN was New Hampshire’s first young professionals’ networking organization, established in 2004. MYPN supports nearly 4,000 young professionals as they expand their contact base, develop professional skills, promote themselves and their business and gain access to community leaders in relaxed settings. Providing young professionals who live and/or work in the Greater Manchester area with opportunities to network with other talented and driven individuals is an important goal of our organization. Events and programs take place on a monthly, sometimes weekly basis. Our networking events are hosted at various Manchester venues and we encourage young professionals to build their contacts, swap ideas and, most importantly, have fun. It is our hope to educate and offer unique opportunities that appeal to young professionals in our beautiful Queen City. 2017 NH Startup Challenge Sponsorship Opportunities MYPN Highlights • New Hampshire’s most established young professionals network, with just under 4,000 members. • MYPN held a total of 23 events in 2016, with 1,728 participants. • Every month, MYPN reaches 4,000 through our target email blasts. Our social channels reach • 1,947 young professionals on Facebook • 3,303 young professionals on Twitter. www.mypn.org BECOME A SPONSOR Sponsoring MYPN’s Startup Challenge helps young entrepreneurs and inventors alike, and shows your business’s commitment to the community and the growing New Hampshire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Advance the New Hampshire Startup Ecosystem The Manchester Young Professionals Network (MYPN) New Hampshire Startup Challenge is a business plan competition created in 2008 to connect entrepreneurs and social innovators with seed capital and key services to help them on their path toward the creation of value, sustainable growth and sustainability. Now in its 10th year, the Challenge has awarded over $500,000 in cash and in-kind services to NH startups. Through the Challenge, MYPN has helped to create business opportunities for young professionals and young companies alike. Furthermore, the Challenge continues to encourage investment in New Hampshire’s early-stage companies and cultivate the state’s entrepreneurial culture. Applicants submit their ideas to an esteemed panel of judges (past judges have included prominent investment bankers, venture capitalists, high tech experts, and leaders of non-profit organizations). Ultimately, one winner will be chosen to receive a prize package valued at over $55,000 in cash and professional services from Manchesterarea businesses. In addition to the judge’s pick, finalists will have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award. At the Final Event, up to four finalists will pitch their ideas to a packed house, and attendees get the opportunity to vote and award an additional $5,000 in cash to their favorite business plan. ‘Success’ Level $5,000 2016 Winner Valchoice Bedford, NH | www.valchoice.com ValChoice is the first company to help consumers find insurance that is fairly priced and provides the protection and service promised. With ValChoice’s easy-to-use online service, consumers will know which insurance companies are good and offer the best value, and which companies will likely not protect them when they most need protection. ValChoice analyzes financial and complaint data on insurance companies using its proprietary analytics software engine, and it provides consumers with reports showing how good their auto and home insurance providers are compared to other insurance companies. People’s Choice Winner and Second Place Hidden Collective Franklin, NH | www.hiddencollective.com Hidden Collective is changing the way outdoor goods are discovered and sold by providing a platform where outdoor enthusiasts can discover talented makers not found in traditional retail stores, learn their stories, and purchase their unique small-batch products directly. To view our other 2016 finalists click here Highlights from NHSUC 2016: ● 50% increase in applicants and 25% increase in attendance at each of the competition’s 3 events ● Nearly 30 separate media and news articles went out throughout NH and beyond, reaching over 275,000 readers ● Microsoft stepped in as a sponsor and selected 1 of the 6 semi-finalists to take home the Microsoft BizSpark Plus Award, valued at $120,000 ● Recognition from industry leaders like Microsoft, growth in the num ber of applicants and event attendees, and an increasingly competitive applicant pool all speak to the ever-strengthening caliber of the Startup Challenge Dont Miss Out! Kickoff on February 22, 2017 at Alpha Loft Semifinals on April 5, 2017 at Alpha Loft Finals on May 3, 2017 at St. Anselm College Exclusive sponsorship option available for an additional commitment. • Company name or logo listed as the “Success Sponsor” prominently displayed on all event marketing materials including: press releases, social media, email communications, registration signage, NH SUC website and event page. • Specific press release listing your support of the NH Startup Challenge to include a photograph and quote from your corporate representative. • Opportunity for radio promotion (Hot Hits 94.1) • VIP Seating for 10 guests at Final Event and at the MYPN Birthday Event in October. • Full page ad in Event Program for Final Event. • Recognition and speaking opportunity at Final Event where Challenge winner and People’s Choice winner will be revealed. People’s Choice Award $5,000 Exclusive sponsorship. Only One Opportunity Available. • Company name or logo listed as the “People’s Choice Sponsor” prominently displayed on all event marketing materials including: press releases, social media, email communications, registration signage, NH SUC website and event page. • Specific press release listing your support of the NH Startup Challenge to include a photograph and quote from your corporate representative. • VIP Seating for 10 guests at Final Event and at the MYPN Birthday Event in October. • Full page ad in Event Program for Final Event. • Recognition and speaking opportunity at Final Event where Challenge winner and People’s Choice winner will be revealed. • Luncheon with the winner post event. • Luncheon with the winner post event. • Sponsorship recognition in follow-up features on winner for 1 year. • Sponsorship recognition in follow-up features on winner for 1 year. ‘Growth’ Level $2,500 • Company name or logo listed as the “Growth Sponsor” prominently displayed on all event marketing materials including: press releases, social media, email communications, registration signage, NH SUC website and event page. • VIP Seating for 10 guests at Final Event • Half page ad in Event Program for Final Event • Recognition at Final Event where Challenge winner and People’s Choice winner will be revealed. ‘Concept’ Level $1,000 •Company name or logo listed as “Concept Sponsor” prominently displayed on all event marketing materials including: press releases, social media, email communications, registration signage, NH SUC website and event page.” • Logo in Event Program for Final Event. • Recognition at Final Event where Challenge winner and People’s Choice winner will be revealed. Ready to get involved? Our sponsors make the NH Startup Challenge happen. Please contact Emily Bolton, the NH Startup Challenge Committee Chair at: [email protected]