2016 Corpus Christi Women in Leadership Symposium

Theme

Secure Your Place at the Table

Date

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Location

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
University Center-Lone Star Ballroom
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX

Note: All visitors to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus are required to park in the Bayside Parking Garage (located at the first entrance of the campus).

Schedule of Events

Networking, Registration and Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.
Symposium: 8:30 a.m. — 12:00 noon

Topics of Discussion

Developing Political Savvy: Hard Work and Talent Are Not Enough
The Courage to Lead: Inner Dimensions of Leadership
Developing Your Leadership Potential: Knowing What, When and How
Positioning Yourself for the Next Big Opportunity
Finding and Owning Your Voice
Stop Networking and Start Making Connections
Branding: Becoming Visible and the Importance of Self
Becoming a Person of Influence
Get a Sponsor and Get Ahead

Special Attendee

Special Attendance by Mayor Nelda Martinez to provide Opening Remarks in recognition of National Women’s History Month.

Nelda
Martinez

Mayor

City of Corpus Christi

Moderator

Dona
Kilby Costa

President, Ideal Careers Placement Agency, Inc.

Vice President, The Elliot Group

Panelists

Annette
Medlin

President & CEO

Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

Barbara
Canales

Port Commissioner

City of Corpus Christi

Elizabeth
Chu-Richter

Chief Executive Officer

Richter Architects

Kelly
Elkins

President

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Shoreline and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital – Memorial at Christus Spohn Health System

Valerie
Pompa

Vice President and Manufacturing Manager

Flint Hills Resources, LLC

Sponsorship Opportunities

Co-Title Table — Donor Level $5,000

Designated as a Title Sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium; this designation will be on all ads for the event as well as in the program
Opportunity to have a representative from your organization speak at the event (5min)
Corporate logo on all pre-event and event promotional material listed
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Corporate banner displayed at the event (supplied by your company)
Corporate logo on the cover of the program
Full-page ad in the program; Ads must be received 3 weeks before the scheduled event
One reserved table seating 8 per table
One Exhibitor/Vendor Table

Gold Sponsor – Donor Level $2,500

Designated as an official sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
Corporate logo on all pre-event and event promotional material listed
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council web site as a sponsor
Corporate banner displayed at the event (supplied by your company)
Corporate logo on the cover of the program
Full-page ad in the program; Ads must be received 2 weeks before the scheduled event
One reserved table seating 8
One Exhibitor/Vendor Table

Silver — Donor Level $1,500

Designated as an official sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
Corporate logo on all pre-event and event promotional material listed
Will publicly receive a Recognition Certificate at the event
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Half-page ad in the program; Ads must be submitted 3 weeks before the scheduled event
One reserved table seating 8

Bronze Sponsor — Donor Level $750

Designated as an official sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
Corporate name on event promotional material listed
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Public recognition at the event as a sponsor
One reserved table seating 8

College Sponsor — Donor Level $600

Designated as an official sponsor for the Women in Leadership Symposium
Corporate name on event promotional material listed
Recognition on the Texas Diversity Council website as a sponsor
Public recognition at the event as a sponsor
One reserved table seating 8 for future leaders from local colleges/universities