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Call 404.559.6191
secretariat@EmpowerConf.com

Conference Venue

Meharry Medical College
The Cal Turner Family Center
for Student Education
1011 21st Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37208

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Host Lodging

Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Call 800.447.9825
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Additional Hotel Lodging

Hampton Inn Vanderbilt Ellison Place
2330 Elliston PL
Nashville, TN 37203
Call 615.320.6060
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Support Opportunities

The aim of the HBCU Initiative is to bring more minority scientists and clinicians into the mainstream and provide collaborative interactions among HBCU institutions, all to improve health outcomes. Funding opportunities for this Initiative are listed below. Download the PDF »

Support Level	Support Benefits
$150,000 + Underwriting Sponsor	Recognition during opening and closing sessions Branding on all conference materials Ten (10) complimentary registrations One (1) full color, inside cover full-page ad Ten-minute presentation to participants One-time distribution to participants One (1) exhibit space Five-minute introduction during presidents session Hosted evening reception
$50,000 + Presenting Sponsor	Recognition during opening and closing sessions Branding on all conference materials Five (5) complimentary registrations One (1) full color, back cover full-page ad Five-minute presentation to participants One-time distribution to participants One (1) exhibit space
$25,000 + Supporting Sponsor	Recognition during opening and closing sessions Branding on all conference materials Five (5) complimentary registrations One (1) full color, full-page ad Five-minute presentation to participants One-time distribution to participants One (1) exhibit space
$10,000 + Benefactor	Recognition during opening and closing sessions Branding on all conference materials Three (3) complimentary registrations One (1) Black & White, full-page ad
$5,000 + Friend	Recognition during opening and closing sessions Branding on all conference materials Two (2) complimentary registrations One (1) Black & White, full-page ad

For more information about funding opportunities, please contact us.

We Thank Our 2016 Supporters

The aim of the Empower Conference is to bring more minority scientists and clinicians into the mainstream and provide collaborative interactions among HBCU institutions, all to improve health outcomes.

June 26 – 28, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee | #HBCUInitiative