EVENTS

The PACE Reception and Legislative Breakfast are held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

PACE Reception
Thursday, January 29, 2009
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Legislative Breakfast
Friday, January 30, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The 2009 Mountain Maryland PACE Chairs are:
Robert Smith - Allegany County
David Moe - Garrett County

EVENT FORMAT

The Reception is a cocktail-party format featuring hors d'oeuvres and an open bar along with displays showcasing Allegany and Garrett County businesses and attractions. The Reception offers free-flowing interaction by Mountain Marylanders with State/Federal leadership and staff; discussion of past successful projects and pending new projects as well as discussion of current legislative hot topics. Over 600 people attend each year.

The Legislative Breakfast welcomes members of the Maryland General Assembly, local Delegation, key State representatives, County Commissioners, Foundation/Development Corporation, Chamber leadership and Mountain Maryland citizens. Its highlights include Al Feldstein as Master of Ceremonies; special Keynote Speaker; drawings for exciting Mountain Maryland products. Over 300 people attend each year.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PACE warmly invites Corporate Sponsors. There are three levels of Corporate Sponsorship available. Corporate Sponsors are acknowledged in all press releases and receive recognition at the events.

• Gold - $1,000
• Silver - $500
• Bronze - $250

Along with the Corporate Sponsorships that are available is the PACE Partner. Every PACE Partner contributes $100 to help underwrite the event costs. Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to become a PACE Partner.

DISPLAY OPPORTUNITIES

Businesses and other entities are invited to display at the PACE Reception and Legislative Breakfast. There are 16 display opportunities available on a first come - first served basis. The display fee is $750 and includes admission to both events for two individuals.

EVENT TICKETS

• One All Inclusive Ticket to attend both events
• Tickets sales end on January 14, 2009
• $115 per person if payment received on or before January 5, 2009
• $150 per person if payment received after January 5, 2009
• Invitations are mailed in early December. If you would like to attend but have not received an invitation please contact
  • 301-777-5967 or 1-800-555-4080
  • cyoung@allconet.org

QUESTIONS?

301-777-5967 or 1-800-555-4080
Allegany County Department of Economic Development
Administrative Assistant Cindy Young
cyoung@allconet.org