Everything Underground Mission Statement
Everything Underground (EU)'s mission is to provide a platform dedicated to the progress and empowerment of diverse populations by creating opportunities for small, new, and emerging businesses within urban communities. We seek to open doors, and create an experience that offers vital support for all members and vendors. We measure success through awareness, exposure, increased opportunities and the solidification of established brands, images and businesses. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding environment in which we can accomplish this mission.
Tentative Schedule
EU presents The Trailblazer Awards Reception (5 pm to 6 pm Invite Only)
Time: 6:00pm to 10:30pm
EU Red Carpet, Cocktail and Networking Hour
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
An intimate hour for those that want to walk the red carpet, as well as network
with other attendees. The red carpet will be full of photograph and media
opportunities in front of our sponsors’ logos displayed on a backboard. Also,
waitressing staff will be serving cocktails and small hor’ d’oeuvres.
Trailblazer Awards
Time: 7:15pm to 9:30pm
A reception honoring individuals from those cities who have made strides in and around their community and awarding educational scholarships to selected recipient.
EU Coffee, Cocktail and Tea Social
Time: 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Another hour of networking among attendees of the evenings events, as well as more opportunity to take photographs in front of the sponsor clad back drop. Soft jazz will be playing as attendees are invited to walk around the room and connect with other professionals.
Host Cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of
Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in the north-central part
of the state. The city is a center for the music, healthcare, publishing, banking
and transportation industries, and is home to a large number of colleges and
universities. Reflecting the city's position in state government, Nashville is home
to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for Middle Tennessee. It is known
as a center of the music industry, earning it the nickname "Music City". The
population of Davidson County as a whole, including all municipalities, was
626,681.Nashville is the second largest city in Tennessee, after Memphis, and
the fifth largest city in the Southeastern United States. The 2010 population of
the entire 13-county Nashville metropolitan area was 1,589,934, making it the
largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the state. Recently, Nashville was named
one of the best cities to live in and is currently undergoing community
renovations and becoming, what residents affectionately call, the “New
Nashville”.
Tentative Host Cities: Indianapolis, Indiana; Detroit, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri;
Chicago, Illinois; Washington, DC; Los Angeles,California; Boston, Massachusetts;
New Haven, Connecticut; New York (Brooklyn), New York; Atlanta, Georgia
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Customize your sponsorship based on your interest!
Exclusive tickets to all events tied to the tour in sponsored city(ies) Exclusive
opportunity as Title/ Presenting Sponsor
Featured in interviews with media and opportunity to attend
Featured logo placement on posters, promotional material, registration table signage,
red carpet backdrop and screens during the event
Featured logo placement/ mention in all available advertising mediums
Featured logo/link placement on event and company websites
Featured logo placement in event programs and mention during event
Featured signage/ banner at event venue
Featured business table at Business Expo (2)
Opportunity to speak or introduce our keynote speaker
Product placement in all available gift bags
Award show tabel sponsor