NBIA's 21st International Conference on Business Incubation

Conference Sponsors

NBIA thanks these sponsors for their support of the 21st International Conference on Business Incubation.

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Alexandria Real Estates Equities, Inc.

(ARE:NYSE) is the largest owner and pre-eminent international real estate investment trust focused principally on properties containing office/laboratory space. The leading provider of real estate to the life science industry, Alexandria has a stellar nine-year track record as an NYSE-listed company with an approximate $4.6 billion total market capitalization. We provide high-quality real estate, technical infrastructure, services and capital to the broad and diverse life science sector and are one of the co-creators and founding investors in the Accelerator Corp., the premier 21st century life science incubation engine. www.acceleratorcorp.com

Platinum

	Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City is a private, nonpartisan foundation that works with partners to advance entrepreneurship in America and improve the education of youth. The late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman established the Foundation in the mid-1960s. More information is at www.kauffman.org.
	Washington State Dept. of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) CTED invests in Washington's communities, businesses and families to build a healthy and prosperous future. CTED offers the following programs: community services, housing, local government, trade and economic development, energy policy and public works. For more information visit: www.cted.wa.gov

Silver

Turnstone, a Steelcase company

Turnstone, a Steelcase company, produces innovative and modern office furnishings that respond to user needs. Clean-lined, flexible and affordable, Turnstone's products represent the best in quality, smart design and value for customers from small start-up businesses to the "small businesses" within every large organization. www.turnstonefurniture.com

Bronze

	The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace company and the United States' largest exporter. Founded in 1916, Boeing is a supplier of advanced commercial, space, and defense products and services and is Washington state's largest private employer. www.boeing.com
	QLBS.com QLBS.com developed the world’s first measurement engine for performance improvement. Our software enables development of best practice models -- measurement against the ideal, development of action plans and re-measurement for continuous improvement. www.QLBS.com

Copper

	ANGLE Technology Group ANGLE Technology Group is an international venture management and consulting firm specializing in all aspects of technology commercialization, from creating new companies to planning, managing and marketing research parks, incubators and other strategic development initiatives. www.angletechnologyus.com
	Appalachian Regional Commission The Appalachian Regional Commission supports business incubation with funding through the ARC State Area Development Program, the work of the ARC Business Incubation Steering Committee, and strategic partnerships with organizations like NBIA. www.arc.gov
	City of Seattle The city of Seattle's Office of Economic Development works to maximize Seattle's potential as a thriving hub for businesses, jobs, vibrant neighborhoods and economic opportunity for everyone in our city. www.seattle.gov/EconomicDevelopment
	Cybergroup, Inc. incuTrack™, the software solution designed specifically for business incubators, allows managers to focus on their clients' success without the administrative headaches often associated with record keeping and reporting. www.incutrack.com
	Heery International, Inc. Heery International, a national company with local presence, utilizes its multidisciplined organization from architecture to facility operations to construction to achieve the highest performance level for our incubator clients. www.heery.com
	FedEx FedEx is proud to be a sponsor of NBIA's 21^st International Conference on Business Incubation and to be a partner of NBIA. NBIA members can enjoy exclusive savings on select shipping, copying, and print services. To learn more, NBIA members should call (800) 475-6708. www.nbia.org/partners
	ORM Staffing ORM Staffing specializes in supplemental staffing, logistics solutions, project management, and longer term ongoing assignments in the transportation, warehouse, logistics, industrial staffing and marine industries. www.ormstaffing.com
	Port of Tacoma The Port of Tacoma is an independent, municipal corporation that operates under state-enabling legislation. The port's 2,400 acres are used for shipping terminal activity and warehouse, distributing, and manufacturing. www.portoftacoma.com
	Qatar Science & Technology Park Qatar Science & Technology Park provides the ideal environment for companies from around the world to develop their technology and deliver it to the thriving Middle East marketplace. Current members include EADS, ExxonMobil, GE, Microsoft, Shell and Total. www.qstp.org.qa
	SalesForce4Hire® SalesForce4Hire® accelerates the valuation of emerging medical device and life science companies through the application of disciplined strategic planning, marketing, operational infrastructure, and custom sales force services. Please visit SalesForce4Hire® at www.salesforce4hire.com.