What is the Corporate Roundtable Partnership?

The SME Foundation Corporate Roundtable Partnership (CRP) was developed in 2013; since that time, numerous companies have been invited to join the CRP and to contribute and support the SMEF programs. The Corporate Roundtable Partnership is an investment for businesses across the mining and minerals industry to build a future for world-class mineral education and to encourage young people toward mining careers. 

The success of the Corporate Roundtable Partnership depends on the support of forward-looking companies who share the SME Foundation’s vision to inspire the next generation to meet the needs of a mineral dependent future for a better world. Corporations and businesses engaged in the mining and minerals industries are invited to become Corporate Roundtable Partners today with an annual commitment of $25,000 or more. Currently, there are 17 companies giving at this level or higher. These corporations have something essential in common; they have invested in the people who make our companies and our industry great.

What are the Benefits of Joining the Corporate Roundtable Partnership?

Corporate Roundtable Partners receive many benefits that include:

  • ·         Recognition and acknowledgement in SME Foundation materials and at SME Foundation events
  • ·         Acknowledgement in the SME Drift and Mining Engineering magazine
  • ·         Complimentary seating at the SME Foundation Gala Dinner (minimum $50,000 Corporate Roundtable Partner level and above)
  • ·         Access to the SMEF VIP Lounge at the SME Annual Conference & Expo to meet with and interview students and recent graduates for internships and full time employment
  • ·         Invitation to the Corporate Roundtable Partner Luncheon between SME leadership and corporate partners

Learn more about all of the benefits associated with different donation levels.

How Do I Find Out More Information?

The Corporate Roundtable Partnership has Four Giving Levels: $200,000, $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000. Each Partner selects which level they want to participate at on an annual basis and which SME Foundation program(s) they want their donation to support.

If you are interested in joining this group of industry leaders, fill out this form or email Megan Martin, SME Foundation Manager, at martin@smenet.org.

Thank You To Our Corporate Roundtable Partners!