MESDA is a private, non-profit member organization connecting technology-intensive, associated companies and educational facilities. MESDA is the voice of the technology industry in the State of Maine. Sponsorship opportunities are offered for each of MESDA’s networks, program series, conferences, award celebrations and social networking events. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Joe Kumiszcza at (207) 857-3003.

 

MESDA Networks

The MESDA User Group Network
Please contact Todd Woofenden at (207) 857-3003.
MESDA User Groups present programs targeted specifically to the opportunities and challenges facing a particular segment of the technology community. Current groups in the MESDA Users Groups network: Database; Oracle; InfoSecurity; Open Source; .NET; Project Leadership; Ruby; User Experience; Java; Web Designers; Software Testing/QA; and Network and Systems Administrators.
PRIMARY SPONSOR
Receive a full vertical banner on the Group home page, links in MESDA’s online and email calendars, a sign on display during meetings, links on the MESDA Corporate Sponsor Page and the MESDA Career Links page, copy of session evaluations and the opportunity to attend and have marketing materials at the sessions. 1 Primary Sponsor opportunity per group.
SUPPORTING/SATELLITE SPONSOR
Receive a 1/2 vertical banner on the Group home page, links in MESDA’s online and email calendars, links on the MESDA Corporate Sponsor Page and the MESDA Career Links page, copy of session evaluation and the opportunity to attend and have marketing materials at the sessions. Multiple Secondary Sponsor opportunities per group.
MESDA USER GROUP FRIEND
Receive a link on the Group home page.

MESDA Peer Networks
sponsorship program coming in 2008
MESDA Peer Networks bring together like-minded technology professionals for networking, education and career enrichment. These groups are under development and will focus initially on a CEO Rountable, a CXO Peer Network and TecHR - a Peer Network for senior level Human Resource professionals in Maine Technology Companies.

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MESDA Program Series

Breakfast Meetings
MESDA's popular Breakfast Bytes returns in 2008
A series of eye-opening breakfast meeting discussions.

Dinner Meetings
program series coming in 2008
A series of dinner meetings featuring a presentation by a speaker well known to the technology community.

MESDA Technology Expos
program coming in 2008
A series of Technology Expos is under development for 2008. The Expos will provide exhibit opportunities for companies to showcase their unique products and services. The Technology Expos are open to all industry sectors and will also feature speakers/panelists focusing on significant, current topics of interest.

MESDA Tech Talks
program series coming in 2008
Tech Talks are an opportunity for MESDA members to meet with each other on an informal basis to discuss current issues. Attendance is limited to MESDA members and their guests.

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MESDA Conferences

MESDA Annual Conference - November 6-7, 2007; Sheraton South Portland Hotel
2007 Sponsorship Details
The MESDA Annual Conference is Northern New England's premier networking and educational event. MESDA delivers the companies, people, technology and relationships that you need to stay on the leading edge in your field.

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MESDA Award Celebrations

Maine Technology Awards Gala - March 21, 2008
2008 Sponsorship Details - coming soon
The Maine Technology Awards Gala is the premier event of the year at which MESDA recognizes and celebrates Maine technology companies and their leaders for their business accomplishments in technological innovation.

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MESDA Social Networking Events

MESDA Networking Socials...NETpm
Contact Joe at (207) 857-3003 for hosting and sponsorship information
Each month, MESDA and a Host Company, invite Maine's technology community to purely social events. These events are structured for technology professionals to meet and network in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
HOST
Receive your name and web address displayed on the MESDA web site and on MESDA emails sent out the month prior to the event. MESDA and the host announce the winners of the Door Prizes and have additional time for a 1-2 minute “commercial” introduction. The host contributes a facility, hors d’oeuvres, exhibit tables and an open bar of beer, wine & soft drinks and ice, cups and paper goods.
SPONSOR
Receive your name and web address displayed on the MESDA web site and on MESDA emails sent out the month prior to the event. 1-2 minutes are available for you to give a promotional message about your organization. 3 Sponsor opportunities per month.

MESDA Annual Golf Outing
planned for introduction in 2008
The MESDA Hacker's Open will be an event that combines the best of sport with the best of networking. Watch for details... Contact MESDA if you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring this new program.

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MESDA Corporate Sponsorship

MESDA Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsorship Details
MESDA Corporate Sponsors support our efforts to bring together industry information, marketing insights, educational opportunities and business contacts to ensure Maine's Software and Information Technology Industry remains a viable, leading industry.

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MESDA Communications Sponsorship

MESDA Website and Communication Sponsorship
Sponsorship Details
MESDA offers sponsorship opportunites within our monthly mailings and also on our Website. MESDA mailings reach 5,000 technology and business professionals, primarily within Maine. The MESDA Website now receives more than 60,000 visitors and 200,000 page views per month.