Synergy Summit
Igniting Collaborative Partnerships between Education and Industry
Creating Tomorrow’s Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Leaders
Hosted by the Square One Education Network
The Synergy Summit seeks to cultivate a creative, well prepared technical workforce through dynamic presentations and conversation, uniting today's educators with tomorrow's employers. We hope you will lend your voice to this interactive conference!
Where: Eastern Michigan University Student Center 900 Oakwood Street/Ypsilanti, MI/48197
Who should attend?
Educators: K-12 Teachers and university professors, guidance counselors, principals, administrators, school board members, CTE directors
Non-profits: Field service representatives, outreach coordinators, grant officers, executive directors
Business and Industry: Human Resource representatives, designers, engineers, managers, executives, small business owners, manufacturers
Creating tomorrow’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) leaders is critical to America’s economic future. Generating excitement in our youth is the first step in this process. Please join us in uniting educators, students, entrepreneurs, non-profit service agencies and industry leaders as we seek ways to cultivate a creative, well-prepared technology oriented workforce through dynamic presentations and conversation.
Speakers Include:
Richard Sheridan, CEO of Ann Arbor’s renowned Menlo Innovations will set the stage with"Igniting Innovation through Collaboration"providing valuable and compelling best practices you won’t want to miss.
“In the end, the secret to our culture comes down to leadership. The best type of leadership is that which helps those around you produce better results than they would on their own. It's not about hierarchy or authority. We want to develop leaders within Menlo who think about how to leverage their skills and experiences to support those around them. We acknowledge that we all have room to grow in this area, but are committed to continuous improvement. This is what team, innovation, and collaboration are all about.” Go to: www.menloinnovations.com to learn more!
Amber Toth, from The Center for Michigan will share results of what citizens see as a dynamic future for students in the Great Lakes.
Michael Tucker from the Intel Corporation will share new classroom technology initiatives for inspiring students and teachers!
Karl Klimek, Square One's executive orchestrator and author of Generative Leadership will explore the role of inspiration in business and education.
Registration is still only $95 per person!
Presenting Sponsorship - $3,000
Your organization can be the Presenting Sponsor of the Synergy Summit, receive 8 tickets to the event and have your logo alongside the Synergy Summit logos on all promotional and event materials. There is just one Presenting Sponsorship available.
Awards Sponsorship - $2,000
The Synergy Summit will recognize and honor two outstanding examples of "Winning Combinations in Education"--one Corporate example and one University example. The Awards Sponsorships include four tickets to the event, logos and recognition during the Awards portion of the day.
Student Sponsorship - $1,000
Student Sponsorships give your organization the opportunity to support students in attending the Synergy Summit to lend their energy and valuable viewpoints. With a $1,000 Table Sponsorship your organization will receive four tickets to the event, signage and recognition from the podium; but you will also be providing the opportunity for four students to attend the event as well.
Patron Sponsorship - $500
Patron Sponsorships allows any individual or organization to show support for the important dialogue of the day with a $500 donation. This includes two tickets to the event and recognition from the podium.
Sponsorships and registrations may be paid via credit card on the website or via check made out to Square One Education Network and mailed to:
Square One Education Network
Attention: Barb Land, Program Director
670 Hillcliff Drive ~ Waterford, MI 48328
~Square One is a 501c3 not for profit grant-funding organization~
Please contact Barb Land, Square One Program Director for details on sponsorship
opportunities or to discuss a unique way to lend your company’s support to the success of
the Synergy Summit 2013! barb@squareonenetwork.org 248.736.7537
