eBusiness Connection Corporate Sponsor and Partner Opportunities:

eBC is looking to corporate sponsors and partners to enhance its current services. The following are just a few of the benefits of sponsoring eBC:

The ability to position your brand in a high traffic location. In the fiscal year ending March 2004, Small Business BC had 64,055 walk-in visitors and their web site (www.smallbusinessbc.ca) had 603,469 unique visitor sessions. As a partner and tenant of this unique public resource, eBC benefits directly from this traffic. In addition, the eBC website -- now into its third year of operation -- averages more than 45,000 unique visitors per month.

The reach of a BC-wide network of government offices and associations. eBC's marketing material is distributed through Small Business BC's network of 75 community partners throughout BC. This network includes Community Futures Development Corporation Offices, Economic Development Offices and Chambers of Commerce.

The positive press related to supporting BC's SMEs. The involvement of eBC's founding partners ensures that eBC's services and all events related to our Centre receive significant, positive media coverage.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Free listing in eBizpages

eBC offers eBizPages to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in locating reputable
e-business service providers. Our database features BC-based organizations offering a variety of e-business services designed specifically for small and medium sized businesses. Suppliers include web design and development companies, software and hardware applications providers, Internet service providers, e-marketing service providers and more.

Free Seminar Series Speaker

One of eBC’s more popular services is our brown-bag learning series, featuring e-business information, tailored to SMEs operating in the community.These sessions are valued within the community as cost-effective, relevant, high-quality training on a variety of e-business start-up and growth topics. Topics of interest include developing your web presence, Internet marketing and search engine optimization, email marketing, electronic payment systems, selling online and more. Our format is a 1.5 hour lunch and learn, and our attendance ranges between 25-30 participants.

Our seminar platforms provide significant speaking opportunities for experienced, BC-based e-business specialists. A speaking engagement at eBC is an opportunity for your organization to gain valuable exposure to the SME market –- a potential source of business for you. In addition, it allows you to showcase your expertise and knowledge in the e-business field.

Typically, we seek speakers who are currently operating in their field of expertise, and can provide concrete ‘how-to’ information to our clients, rather than high-level theory. In addition, we are always looking for added value suggestions such as take-away packages and the ability to run consecutive seminars on similar topics.

Free eBusiness Connection Community Events Listing

Expose your community events on our site for free. Our events listings inclue YEA, Techvibes, Wired Woman, Women's Enterprise Centre, BCTIA, BCBusiness, SOHO and other eBusiness companies promoting "E" events.

Contact us at sponsors@e-bc.ca to discuss ways to participate with eBC.

Partnership Opportunities:

eBusiness Connection with support of Small Business BC is pleased to provide Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze partnership opportunities. Each partnership package can be customized to meet your objectives and maximize your results with the SME target audience.

Business Partner Benefits include:

• Partner Recognition.
• Category Exclusivity.
• License to use “Partner“ and the eBC logo in your advertising/promotions (see levels of partnership for details).
• Visible Recognition in the eBC/Small Business BC Centre (see levels of partnership for details): 
  • Corporate Registration Area (Electronic Signage, Static Messaging).
  • Corporate logo and name recognition on the eBC computer workstations.
  • Opportunity to provide an ongoing “survey” at eBC.
• Marketing/Press Materials (see levels of partnership for details):
  • Partner Recognition at eBC and Small Business BC seminars.
  • Promotion as an eBC Partner at eBC and Small Business BC functions.
  • First right of refusal for special events sponsorship and a discounted rate.
  • Dedicated area to provide corporate materials/giveaways for clients.
  • The opportunity to promote in-house OR external activities relevant to eBusiness and eCommerce. Content must be approved in advance by both eBC and Small Business BC.
  • Logo representation on ads involving eBusiness and eCommerce.
• Representation on the eBC Advisory Board.
• Inclusion in “eBusiness Start-Up Kit."
• Website Advertising (see levels of partnership for details):
  • Partner Recognition with Corporate Logo and website link on home pages of some or all of eBC sites.
  • Inclusion in eBC site syndication program.
  • Company and product recognition on a case study for the eBC site.
  • Banner advertisement on select pages of the eBC website.
• Dedicated eBusiness/eCommerce expert on our Talk to the Expert forum.
• Inclusion in the eBC/Pan West video conferencing project.

For details on our Partnership packages please call Jennifer Reid at 604 775-7343 for more details.