1. The Voice of Rocky Mountain Makers & Manufacturers www.companyweek.com

2. Why focus on making and manufacturing? o Manufacturing’s a key growth sector. In Colorado manufacturing is one of three goods-producing sectors to add jobs ‘11-’12; forecast growth ’12- ’13 o Demand for Made in America/Made in Colorado will grow, driven by sustaining macro-and-regional economic trends. Lower energy costs Rising offshore labor costs Reality of changing labor market for young-professionals: business start-ups are again practical and cool o The importance goods-producing companies is now conventional wisdom in the economic narrative. 400,000 government employees in Colorado, 135,000 in manufacturing – the state’s largest non-service sector. o A new generation of makers and manufacturers is energizing the industry – technology is fundamentally changing it. Manufacturing is becoming a more progressive brand.

3. Why focus on making and manufacturing? o Colorado has an opportunity to lead a sustained mfg recovery – and already is in some cases: Strength in traditional sectors like aerospace Key industry sectors exploding in popularity: o Recreation and leisure – outdoor sports o Natural foods and sustainable ag o Micro-brewing and spirits o More o There’s high interest in the companies, people, and products of CO mfg – and in the collective status of the industry Made in Colorado o There’s high interest in cross-industry connectivity and collaboration CAMA, CAMT, www.Elihuu.com, www.mfg.com, all building data- driven tools to meet facilitate cross-industry connectionswww.Elihuu.comwww.mfg.com o Business media is currently service-centric. Coverage is hit-and-miss – but media can play a key role storytelling, providing regular commentary and analysis, and reporting on key challenges

4. What is CompanyWeek? Digital media – a weekly e-newsletter and content hub at www.companyweek.comwww.companyweek.com Weekly profiles of Colorado makers and manufacturers: o Industrial and contract manufacturing o Aerospace o Food & Beverage o Recreation o Energy & Environmental o Fashion & Arts o Bioscience & Medical o Software and Media o Transportation and logistics o Electronics Commentary and analysis from industry and trade, business and education, public sector voices Connectivity tools including portals to manufacturing RFP and RFQ lists and forms

5. Who’s the Audience? MFG - Makers and manufacturers o +12,000 Colorado-based companies o Visionaries, executives and operations professionals, sales and marketing MFG Supply-chain and business partners – current and prospective MFG Service-providers o Technology, professional services, equipment and logistics, banking and finance Business & Trade o Enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce and development professionals Education Government and policy pros – interested in growing and sustaining a new manufacturing base

6. Media Model Audience will be developed through partnerships with local business and economic development – to ensure editorial reach and preferred access o Denver-metro, Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Northern Colorado, Steamboat/GJ/Durango, Eagle/Pitkin Cty, Eastern Plains Events – awards, education, and training – will provide both virtual and in-person interaction to facilitate connections and BUILD community Original research will be developed and sustained through reader interaction – to meet the demand for actionable intelligence Funds will be derived from digital and event advertising and sponsor opportunities

7. Advertising and Sponsorships E-newsletter and website display advertising o Banner units Leaderboard and rectangle (both newsletter and web) o 300x250 and 729x90 Content placement – sponsor slots o Special Reports – upload white-papers or other content – hosted at www.companyweek.com or linked from directory page. www.companyweek.com o ‘Profile’ Mix - content briefs interspersed with weekly maker and manufacturer profiles – labeled as ‘Sponsor Content’. Made & Manufactured o Leverage your social content – post logos, photos, product information, threads at www.companyweek.com.www.companyweek.com o GLOBAL/MFG – Marketplace of best-of-manufacturing sold in Colorado and the region

8. Advertising and Sponsorships Events o Industry-related, magazine and partner events in search of sponsors: Pikes Peak Made – A celebration of products made in the Colorado Springs/Pueblo region o Fall 2013 Manufacturing West – Celebration of Western Slope M&M o Spring 2014 NoCo Maker’s Faire – Most Disruptive Technology Award NoCo Maker’s Faire o Saturday, October 5, 10 am – 6 pm Made in Colorado – in concert with ColoradoBizColoradoBiz o Spring 2014

9. Contact Editorial o Company Profiles Eric Peterson, Editorepeterson@companyweek.comepeterson@companyweek.com o General inquires Mike Taylor, Editormtaylor@companyweek.commtaylor@companyweek.com Advertising & Sponsorships o Display advertising o Event Sponsorships o Content placement Bart Taylor, Publisherbtaylor@companyweek.combtaylor@companyweek.com Business o Other inquiries Bart Taylor, Founder/Publisher303-888-2832