Support The 29 th Annual Energy Fair as a SPONSOR!

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1 Support The 29 th Annual Energy Fair as a SPONSOR! What is The Energy Fair: Each June The Energy Fair transforms rural Central Wisconsin into THE hot spot for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living education. Dubbed the nation s longest-running energy education event of its kind The Energy Fair brings over 13,000 attendees together to learn the latest and greatest in clean energy, make meaningful connections and network with others,all in an effort to build a more sustainable future. The Energy Fair features: Over 200 exhibitors - showcasing sustainable living and clean energy products Over 200 workshops - providing beginner to advanced hands-on education Solar Professional Workshops - connecting installers with leading solar equipment manufacturers/distributors Food and Chef Demos - inspiring healthy eating habits and enhanced nutrition Clean Transportation Show - highlighting the latest technology with exhibitors, vehicles, and demos Green Building Demos - displaying sustainable building techniques in action Motivational keynotes, lively entertainment, action-packed solar demo derby, and tasty local food

2 The Energy Fair is a hub of creative and brilliant people collaborating for a healthier, sustainable future. It has featured inspirational speakers including JB Straubel, Tara Houska, Jon Wellinghoff, Bill McKibben, Will Allen, Frances Moore Lappe, Amy Goodman, mi Prins, and many others. MREA puts the practical punch into the movement for a livable planet. It s filled with folks who actually know how to make the future work; we have lots and lots of partners around the world, but none with more know-how, savvy, and drive than the people of MREA. - Bill McKibben, Past Energy Fair Keynote The Energy Fair history and the MREA: Like most good things, the idea of the Midwest Renewble Energy Association (MREA) began in the kitchen. After reading a call to action in Home Power Magazine, a group of friends took to the local farm kitchen and organized what is remembered as The First Annual Energy Fair held at the Amherst fairgrounds in Soon after the MREA was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Attendee Demographics: Over 13,000 people attend the event over the weekend each year 73% of attendees are over age 36 3/4 of Energy Fair attendees are homeowners 2/3 of Energy Fair attendees are interested in installing or investing in renewable energy 95% of attendees travel from Wisconsin and surrounding states MREA Membership Consists of: 3,000 total MREA members Renewable Energy Professionals Manufacturers Energy Efficiency Professionals Unions Aerial View of The Energy Fair Workshop Tents Builders and General Contractors Environmental Organizations Utilities and Co-ops Educators Architects and Engineers Home Owners Best fair of the year. -H&H Solar Wouldn t miss it. It connects us to a very specific market niche. -Outback Power

3 A Leader in Continuing Education In 2017 The Energy Fair provided Solar Professional workshops led by the industry s top manufacturers and distributors allowing solar professionals to complete a total of 245 hours of NABCEP CECs. Aurora Solar presenting a Solar Professional Workshop. The MREA Energy Fair is the largest gathering of knowledge and access to professional educators anywhere in the Midwest. To have so many training options to choose from and the ability to attain NABCEP credits at an event this affordable is almost unheard of in the solar industry today. Inovateus Solar Staff answers the question, What does The Energy Fair mean to you? - Roger Garton, Solar Professional Sponsorship Media Coverage: Visibility Opportunities in Print, Television, Radio, and Web! On-Site Promotion: Name/logo on banners Exhibit space to display products and materials Company mentions by tent facilitator before each workshop session Social Media Promotion: Facebook: 10,000+ followers Twitter: 5,459 followers Access to MREA Membership: Name/logo in erenews, MREA monthly newsletter circulation of 9,000 subscribers and growing Print/Digital Media Promotion Name/logo in Energy Fair Program Guide and Pre-Fair Guide with combined print and web measurable views estimated at 164,720. Name/Logo on TheEnergyFair.org, over 100,000 page views Logo on 2,000 posters in Wisconsin and surrounding states Energy Fair promotional s (including partner outreach) to over 15,000 people and shared with partnering networks Allison Lindquist Events Coordinator allisonl@midwestrenew.org ext. 106

4 Gigawatt : $10,000 Full page, full color ad in Program Guide Two 10 X 10 exhibit spaces Top-level company logo placement on promotional materials including click-able logo on web-page, opportunity for unique logo recognition on grounds banner, and naming recognition on map 5 highlights on MREA social media (15,000 contacts) Top-level logo placement on conference signage Opportunity to present a Sponsor Workshop featuring your products or services Your company featured in the MREA monthly online newsletter, erenews Ten sponsor passes for The Energy Fair and pre-fair Networking Dinner Megawatt : $5,000 Two 10 X 10 exhibit booth spaces OR full page, full color ad in Energy Fair Program Guide Second-level company logo placement on promotional materials including click-able logo on web-page, opportunity for unique logo recognition on grounds banner, and naming recognition on map 3 highlights on MREA social media (15,000 contacts) Second-level company logo placement on conference signage Opportunity to present a Sponsor Workshop featuring your products or services Your company featured in the MREA monthly online newsletter, erenews Five sponsor passes for The Energy Fair and pre-fair Networking Dinner Kilowatt : $2,500 One 10 X 10 exhibit booth space Half-page full color ad in Energy Fair Program Guide Company logo on promotional materials including click-able logo on webpage Company highlighted on MREA social media (15,000 contacts) Third-level company logo placement on conference signage Opportunity to present a Sponsor Workshop featuring your products or services Four sponsor passes for The Energy Fair and pre-fair Networking Dinner Watt : $1,000 One 10 X 10 exhibit booth space OR half-page full color ad in Energy Fair Program Guide Opportunity to present a Sponsor Workshop featuring your products or services Company logo listed on Energy Fair website and name on Program Guide, posters, and entrance banner Two sponsor passes for The Energy Fair and pre- Fair Networking Dinner Two weekend Energy Fair Passes Grassroots : $500 Company logo listed on Energy Fair website and name on Program Guide, posters, and entrance banner Two sponsor passes for The Energy Fair and pre-fair Networking Dinner Two weekend Energy Fair passes Customized Sponsorships We ll work with you to develop a sponsorship that meets your goals and focus. Contact: allisonl@midwestrenew.org ext. 106 Examples of specific areas available for sponsorship: Keynote Speakers Networking Dinner Main Stage Forest Stage evening entertainment Family friendly activities MREA member dinner/social Clean Transportation Show Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Back 40 Campground Shuttles Green Building Program Guide Beer Tent Wellness Area Charging Station Media/Promo Partner Please contact: kaitlynk@midwestrenew.org

5 RISE UP! Join MREA as a Business Member and build your company s network. MREA business members receive special recognition on our social media platforms and in our online newsletter. See below for other membership perks. Join by checking the box next to your desired membership! Basic: Admission for two to The Energy Fair ($70 value) Company mention in monthly e-newsletter, erenews and on social media Exclusive MREA Business Member logo FREE listing and link on MREA online Business Directory ($125 value) FREE enrollment on MREA online, ondemand intro courses for two employees Discount on MREA courses for two employees ($20 off each course) n-profit: $75 Private: $125 Premier: Basic Benefits, plus Discounted booth rates at The Energy Fair, $100 off. ($100 for 1 Fair or $150 for two Fairs) Subject to change for MN. Fair Private: $200 Grow Solar Premier Benefits, plus Featured listing on MREA online Business Directory and printed newsletters ($75 value) Private: $500 Sustaining Grow Solar Business Benefits, plus Discounted advertising in ReNews ($75 discount on Annual Rate) Company logo and link published on MREA website homepage, ReNews, and erenews ($400 value) n-profit: $750 Private: $1,000 Pathfinder Sustaining Benefits, plus Free booth at The Energy Fair ($900 value) FREE one-page ad in all issues of ReNews (1,800 value) Private: $5000 Organization: Name: First Address: Street City Phone: Would you like erenews and other MREA info sent to your inbox? Billing address same as above? Billing Address: Street City Program Guide/Web Content: Website: State State Exhibitor/Website Description (50 words): Please to allisonl@midwestrenew.org Sponsorship Level (please check a box): Gigawatt Visa Mastercard Discover Exp. Date: / Is your organization tax exempt? Sponsorship Registration Form Last Megawatt Kilowatt Watt Grassroots Make checks payable to: The Midwest Renewable Energy Association Name on Card: Card Number: Both parties, signed below, agree to the above exchange. Zip Zip Security Code: Sponsorship Total: Membership Total: Grand Total: Signed: Date: Thank You!