Marcum Mid-South Construction Summit
Overview
The 2024 Marcum Mid-South Construction Summit, presented in collaboration with TRBA, ABC and AGC, is an annual “must” for construction contractors, and finance and accounting professionals, providing business-critical updates on the state of the industry from the country’s preeminent construction economist. This complimentary event is expected to draw more than 200 leaders in the construction industry from across the region.
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Anirban Basu, Chief Construction Economist, Marcum LLP, ABC & CFMA
Speakers
Anirban Basu MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Anirban Basu MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021). He serves as Chairman of the Baltimore County Economic Advisory Committee. He also serves the chief economist function for Associated Builders and Contractors, the Construction Financial Management Association, the Modular Building Institute, the Maryland Bankers Association, and several others.
He has taught at several universities, most frequently at the Johns Hopkins University. He currently teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.
In 2007, 2016, and 2022, the Daily Record newspaper selected Dr. Basu as one of Maryland’s 50 most influential people. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010.
Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System. He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.
Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.
Steve Bench
Steve customizes keynote presentations and training sessions that deliver engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. Steve has shared his message with audiences across the country.
Steve is also the creator of “The Pitch!”, a non-profit business contest that puts the next generation of workforce talent in charge to create a start-up company and make the perfect sales pitch! Teenage students learn business concepts, practice soft skills and networking and compete for prizes! When not in a classroom, Steve spends his time in gyms around the midwest coaching AAU basketball.
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Exodus HR Group
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Sponsorships
To secure your sponsorship or inquire about other sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Kristin Bodner, Marketing Senior Manager, Marcum LLP
[email protected] or 860.760.0714
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $8,000
(1 AVAILABLE)
- Introduction of Keynote speaker
- Exhibit table at event
- Receipt of attendee list post-conference
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event tables)
- Full page advertisement in conference book
Gold Sponsor $6,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Receipt of attendee list post-conference
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, event tables)
- Full page advertisement in conference book
Silver Sponsor $5,000
- Exhibit table at event
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, press release)
- Half page advertisement in conference book
Bronze Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation, press release)
- Half page advertisement in conference book
Centerpiece Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo displayed at all tables in centerpieces
- Recognition as a “Centerpiece Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Lanyard Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo displayed on all attendee lanyards
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Pen Sponsor $3,000
- Company logo on pen at each seat in main session
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Cocktail Sponsor $2,500
- Company logo displayed at all bars
- Signature drink of choice named after your company
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Reception Sponsor $2,500
- Company logo displayed at the Cocktail Reception
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
WiFi Sponsor $2,500
- Wi-Fi passcode of your choice distributed to all attendees
- Recognition as a “Supporting Sponsor” on conference website and on-site program guide
Coffee Sponsor $2,000
- Company logo displayed near Coffee stations
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Other Advertising Options
ADS DUE DATE: Please submit all ads by September 27, 2023 to Kristin Bodner.
Quarter Page Ad $300
2.375″W x 3.875″H
Half Page Ad $500
5″W x 3.875″H
Full Page Ad $750
5″W x 8″H