NBIS. The Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability 2016 Membership and Sponsorship Brochure

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1 NBIS The Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability 2016 Membership and Sponsorship Brochure

2 Who We Are Our mission is to inspire, equip and collaborate with businesses to create a sustainable and equitable world. Vision Inspired Solution Driven Collaboration Empowered We envision companies embracing their full potential to generate prosperity while contributing to thriving communities and ecosystems, on which they also depend. We match vision with practical resources and training that deliver valuable solutions ranging from the tried-and-true to the leading edge of innovation. Through the power of collaboration we catalyze and scale the development of transformative ideas and solutions necessary for our common future.

3 Programs & Activities NBIS provides regional leadership, professional development programs and a collaborative cross-sector community to advance sustainability through the power of business. Expertise Deepen your capacity to lead and implement sustainability initiatives. NBIS expertise draws upon over a decade of researching and developing best practices, providing hands-on assistance, and building a network of relationships. Education Access the latest tools and strategies, from the tried-and-true to the most forward-looking and innovative approaches. NBIS workshops and forums tap into the collective wisdom and experience of the region s leading businesses. Partnerships Form valuable connections across industries and sectors. NBIS facilitates collaboration on ideas and projects that catalyze and scale collective solutions. Eco-Hour Networking & Business Showcase Peer Roundtables Breakthrough Sustainability Seminars By-Product Synergy Circular Economy resources and events Sustainability Consultation & Assessment Services

4 About our Member Network When you join NBIS, you enter a community of skilled and passionate professionals. Our members understand that the integration of sustainability strategies throughout their organizations is essential for running an effective, innovative, and successful business today and in the future. What makes the NBIS community unique? Personal NBIS directors and staff take the time to know members and their companies, in order to connect them with the resources and people they need most. Inclusive NBIS welcomes everyone, from those just beginning the sustainability journey to those ready to challenge and transform accepted practices to create greater impact. Diverse NBIS programs engage a broad range of industries and foster crosssector dialogue and action projects. Experienced Many NBIS members are award-winning leaders in their fields, recognized for their high-quality products and services, ethical integrity, and creative innovation. Industry Span Apparel Building & Construction Education Energy Environmental Services Finance Food & Beverage Forestry Government Healthcare Hospitality Insurance Information Technology Legal Management Consulting Manufacturing Marketing & Communications Media Non-Profit Outdoor Equipment Retail

5 Membership Levels Annual Cost Individual Professional Student Business 1-20 FTE* NBIS offers Individual memberships as well as two levels of membership for businesses and organizations. Basic membership provides visibility for member companies through the NBIS website, social media and newsletter communications. Discounts on events, and a personal touch in making connections are included. Enhanced membership is the go-deeper opportunity for those wishing to pursue sustainability assessment, discuss strategic opportunities with NBIS experts, participate in practitioner roundtables, be part of leadership initiatives, and have opportunities to widen connections and impact FTE Government /Academic (Large) Basic $100 $25 $350 $650 $1,000 $350 $500 $250 Enhanced - - $500 $1,000 $2,000 $750 $1,000 $400 >101 FTE Government /Academic (Small) Partner Non-Profit Start-up companies joining within two years of their inception may receive a discounted rate of $250.

6 Membership Benefits

7 Sponsorship Opportunities For those interested in offering critical support for NBIS work and in growing their own visibility within our community of impactdriven professionals, NBIS offers a number of sponsorship opportunities. Mission Sponsors Accelerating sustainability through the power of business for over 10 years Support the NBIS Mission! Sponsor our leadership activities as we build programs and develop participation and resources to accelerate sustainable business impact. Leadership Development Sponsors Eco-Hour Networking & Showcase Series Breakthrough Sustainability Seminar Series Peer Roundtables Circular Economy Sponsors Webinars, events and publications NBIS is known for leading-edge programming that focuses on strategies and practices of sustainable business. NBIS convenes cross sector leaders to address issues at the intersection of business, society and environment. Sponsor NBIS signature program, By-Product Synergy NW, as we widen our impact and foster circular economy thinking and practice skills. Visibility recognition with events, webinars and publications. Publication Sponsors White Papers and Guidebooks Sponsor NBIS thought leadership and publications two are in preparation: New Strategies for Accelerated Sustainability, and Guidebook for Successful By-Product Synergy Programs.

8 Sponsorship Levels Series Single Signature $10,000 Mission Sponsors 10% off 2-year commitment Sustainer $7,500 Leadership Development Sponsors Eco-Hour $5,000 $500 Peer Circular Economy Sustainability Sponsors Signature $6,000 Roundtables $5,000 - Single Event (Varies) Publication Sponsors Signature $5,000 Sustainer $2,500 Seminars $5,000 $1,000 Home Page Recognition: Logo spotlight on the home page of the NBIS website throughout the year; Sponsor Page: logo and link to Featured profile; in Newsletters: logo of Mission Sponsors appear in all our newsletters. At events: Mission sponsors receive a showcase table for materials, along with passes for staff. Publications: Mission sponsors are acknowledged in NBIS publications. Drinks and networking with NBIS Board and fellow Mission sponsors. Select a single event or a series package. Recognition includes: Before the event: logo and written acknowledgement in event promotions and registration sites, social media, newsletter announcements and press releases. Day of event: logo and mention in the event programs; a showcase table at the events, along with registration for staff. Signature sponsors welcome guests from the podium. Website: logo and acknowledgement on the event page on the NBIS website, and year-long recognition on the sponsor page for series sponsors. Sponsor Karl Ostrom s 2016 white paper focusing on new strategies, metrics and collaboration opportunities to leverage accelerated traction and resilience for future-focused companies. Expected publication date is March Sponsors are recognized with logo and written acknowledgement in the publication, in press releases and promotional materials, as well as on the NBIS website in connection with the publication.

9 NBIS Sponsors Join now to receive: Visibility Increase brand exposure to conscientious customers and business partners through our active, cross-sector network of professionals, representing a diverse range of industries in the Northwest and across the nation. Brand Enhancement Build brand reputation by aligning with an established regional leader in sustainable business. Supporting NBIS educational and solution development activities offers promotional opportunities for CSR reports and communications. NBIS Membership (included at $2500+ sponsorship levels) Access the collective expertise and resources encompassed in NBIS community and discover opportunities and tools for developing your sustainability strategy, driving innovation, and scaling triple-bottom-line returns. Current and past sponsors include:

10 Endorsements NBIS people are masters at building what has become a really great Pacific Northwest network for both social and environmental [impact]. NBIS connections are amazing, whether it s LCA, metrics management or CSR reporting. They helped us strategize our initial sustainability plan and then our first Corporate Social Responsibility report. Valerie Bone, Pacific Market International Working with NBIS has helped me to articulate and quantify the business impact of corporate sustainability programs when pushing for change to our internal operations at K2 Sports. Karl and Mary are experienced sustainability strategists with an even larger network of resources to lean on, if necessary. Matt O Laughlin, K2 Sports Mary Rose and Karl Ostrom are truly passionate about pushing the[sustainability] agenda forward. As the Executive Director of Project Feast I ve felt their support in many ways from the start. We partnered with NBIS on an Eco Hour event early on, creating an opportunity to showcase Project Feast. NBIS s extensive network across industries and Karl and Mary s personal engagement have allowed us to make valuable connections in the local market. Veena Prasad, Project Feast Mary and Karl organize some of the very best conferences and meetings you could ask for. Workshops and community meetings are high-energy, well-structured, and talked about long after they finish. You can expect NBIS to bring in the best of leading speakers, give international perspective, include social equity along with environmental considerations, and tap academic as well as entrepreneurial resource people. Shirli Axelrod, formerly with Seattle Public Utilities

11 NBIS Leadership Karl Ostrom Co-Executive Director Mary Rose Co-Executive Director Lexie Carr Program Associate Board of Directors Trenton Harris Chairman Mark Hower Kevin Laycock Gerald Kroon Mary Rose

12 NBIS JOIN OUR MEMBERS AND SPONSORS IN 2016 YOUR EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP ARE VITAL! Contact: Mary Rose, Co-Executive Director