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Sponsorship Overview
2nd Annual Medicine Beyond Medication Conference
Presented by:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Home to America’s Medical Mile
October 2014
ABOUT MEDICINE BEYOND MEDICATION
Medicine Beyond Medication brings MDs, DOs, Ph.Ds, PAs, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare
providers together to explore and discuss various modalities of integrative medicine in conjunction
with more traditional practices. Renowned experts share research-based presentations with attendees,
while numerous practitioners showcase their training with one-on-one experiential learning opportunities.
2014 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Keynote presentations by well-known experts in the field of integrative and traditional medicine
• Dialogue between attendees and speakers through panel and small group discussions
• Opportunity to experience – first-hand – holistic integrative practices including acupuncture,
massage therapy, and BioMat therapy
• Quality time to network with keynotes and fellow attendees, build relationships with like-minded
practitioners and share best practices
• Experience America’s only Medical Mile, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan
TARGET AUDIENCE
Content is intended for MDs, DOs, Ph.Ds, PAs, nurse practitioners, the holistic and wellness community, and
other healthcare providers interested in treating the mind, body, and spirit of patients.
BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING
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One-on-one face time with practitioners and influencers that desire further education
Build relationships with new contacts and develop sales lead opportunities
Offer service/product demonstrations and samples
Build your brand and prominence in a competitive industry
Strengthen existing customer relationships
Present new products and/or services to attendees
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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ABOUT THE MEDICAL MILE
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Medical Mile began with the establishment of the
internationally renowned Van Andel Institute. Since its inception in 1996, the area is now five times
the size and is home to: Spectrum Health’s Butterworth Hospital, Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children’s
Hospital, Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, Michigan State University’s Secchia Center Medical School, Grand
Valley State University’s Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, and Grand Rapids Community College’s
Calkins Science Center, among other facilities in the area.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS’ FOUNDER
Universal Health Solutions was founded by Laurie Angell, RS, in an effort to bring the
medical community together to explore and discuss various modalities of integrative
medicine in conjunction with more traditional practices.
A graduate of Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Laurie
spent several years as a Registered Sanitarian, before committing to raising her two
daughters, as well as educating herself about holistic therapies. Laurie commits her
time, energy, and resources to massage therapy and advocating integrative medicine
practices, hoping that others will benefit from the complementary medicine that
has helped heal her.
Today, Laurie is an active member of the American Holistic Medical Association, and sits on the organization’s Conference Steering Committee. She is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association,
Massage Therapy Foundation, and Healing Touch International (now Healing Beyond Borders).
MEDICINE
BEYOND
MEDICATION.
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
10’ X 10’ BOOTH SPACE ------- $999
INCLUDED WITH YOUR EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP:
• Space set-up includes 6’ table, table linens, two chairs, and a wastebasket; two company
representatives per table
• One lunch voucher per company representative
• Company inclusion on the roster of exhibitors
• Opportunity to include ONE of the following in attendee gift bags: product sample, coupon, or
piece of marketing material
• Company representatives may attend the conference at a 25% discounted rate of $185
per person (max: two registrations)
NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP:
• Security to prevent theft or damage of your space; all items left in space will be done so at
your own risk, so please plan accordingly
• You will be responsible for electricity, audio visual rental, additional furniture rental, etc.
• Booths are intended for interactive exhibits or demonstrations only
• Exhibitor sponsorship does not include full access to the conference as a registrant
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP CONTINUED
6’ TABLE SPONSORSHIP ------- $249
INCLUDED WITH YOUR TABLE SPONSORSHIP:
• Space set-up includes 6’ table, table linens, two chairs, and a wastebasket; two company
representatives per table
• One lunch voucher per company representative
• Company inclusion on the roster of exhibitors
• Opportunity to include ONE of the following in attendee gift bags: product sample, coupon, or
piece of marketing material
• Company representatives may attend the conference at a 25% discounted rate of $185
per person (max: two registrations)
NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP:
• Security to prevent theft or damage of your space; all items left in space will be done so at
your own risk, so please plan accordingly
• You will be responsible for electricity, audio visual rental, additional furniture rental, etc.
• Tables can not be used for interactive exhibits or demonstrations; information display only
• Exhibitor sponsorship does not include full access to the conference as a registrant
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FRIDAY COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP --- $10,000 (1 AVAILABLE)
• Cocktail and networking reception • Email blast [1] to all attendees regarding event and your company as the cocktail sponsor
• Inclusion in marketing materials, such as conference email blasts
• Full page ad featured in conference booklet
• Prominent signage throughout the space, including banner and table tents, which will feature
company name and logo
• Two complimentary conference registrations for company representatives
• Opportunity to include ONE of the following in attendee gift bags: product sample, coupon, or
piece of marketing material
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSORSHIP --- $5,000 (5 AVAILABLE)
• Keynote speaker sponsorship is exclusive to your company
• One [1] company representative will introduce the speaker at the conference
• Email blast [1] to all attendees regarding keynote speaker and your company as the
presenting sponsor
• Inclusion in marketing materials, such as general conference email blasts
• Half page ad featured in conference booklet
• Prominent signage including your company name and logo
• Two complimentary conference registrations for company representatives
• Opportunity to include ONE of the following in attendee gift bags: product sample, coupon, or
piece of marketing material
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONT.
PANEL PRESENTATION SPONSORSHIP --- $2,500 (1 AVAILABLE)
• Panel sponsorship is exclusive to your company
• One [1] company representative will introduce the panel at the conference
• Email blast [1] to all attendees regarding panel and your company as the presenting sponsor
• Inclusion in marketing materials, such as general conference email blasts
• One-third page ad featured in conference booklet
• Company name and logo featured on signage
• Two complimentary conference registrations for company representatives
WORKSHOP SPONSORSHIP --- $2,000 (2 AVAILABLE)
• One Friday workshop sponsorship is exclusive to your company
• One [1] company representative will introduce the workshop at the conference
• Email blast [1] to all attendees regarding panel and your company as the presenting sponsor
• Inclusion in marketing materials, such as general conference email blasts
• One-third page ad featured in conference booklet
• Company name and logo featured on signage
• Two complimentary conference registrations for company representatives
ATTENDEE LANYARD WITH BADGE HOLDER --- $1,000 (1 AVAILABLE)
• Company’s corporate logo seen on all official lanyards
• Lanyards will be distributed at on-site registration, along with conference materials
CUSTOMIZED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES --- CALL FOR PRICING
• Have a unique sponsorship idea? Contact us to discuss.
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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2013 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS BY RENOWNED EXPERTS IN HOLISTIC MEDICINE, INCLUDING:
• HENRY EMMONS MD
A psychiatrist who integrates mind-body and natural therapies, mindfulness
and Buddhist teachings, and compassion and insight into his clinical work.
• STUART ROTHENBERG MD, FAAFP
National medical director of Maharishi Ayurveda Association of America; and
director of continuing education programs in Ayurvedic medicine, Scripps Center
for Integrative Medicine (San Diego) and University of Maryland Center for
Integrative Medicine (Baltimore).
• BRIAN LUKE SEAWARD PH.D
An internationally renowned expert in the fields of stress management, mind-body-spirit
healing and health promotion. The wisdom of Dr. Seaward can be found quoted in PBS
specials, college lectures, medical seminars, boardroom meetings, church sermons,
keynote addresses, and graduation speeches all over the world
• NIKI MUNK PH.D
An assistant professor at the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health
and Rehabilitation Sciences at Indiana University.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED AN INTERACTIVE HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE IN
AREAS OF:
• Massage therapy
• Acupuncture
• BioMat therapy
• Energy therapies
CONFERENCE ATTENDEES ALSO EXPERIENCED OUTSIDE ELEMENTS OF ENTERTAINMENT:
POND HILL
A personal dining experience at Pond Hill Farm, a family owned and operated farm in
Harbor Springs, Michigan.
ZIP LINE ADVENTURE
Conference attendees soared through the friendly skies on the Boyne Highlands Resort’s Zip Line Adventure.
TO SIGN-UP FOR A SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE CARNEVALE JONES AT
616.446.6833 OR DIANE@CJONESGROUP.COM
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