2018 APRA CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

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1 2018 APRA CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP GUIDE APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 1

2 APRA SPONSORSHIP 2018 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association is a 501 (c)6 nonprofit professional membership organization dedicated to education, advocacy and resource development in the parks and recreation arena. Serving the entire state of Arizona, APRA has more than 1,000 industry professionals in our network. APRA offers professional development, training, special events, and conferences to share best practice and connect our members to valuable resources. As a business partner, this gives you many avenues for accessing key decision makers throughout the year. We seek to create a long-term relationship with your business to help you increase visibility and sales while assisting the parks and recreation professional to increase his/her capacity, knowledge and effectiveness. We look forward to partnering with you this year at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort. Sincerely, Samantha Coffman APRA Executive Director APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 2

3 460 CONFERENCE DELEGATES 1,860 EVENT PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY 1,000 + MEMBERSHIPS 80 EXHIBITORS VOLUNTEERS 50 SPEAKERS ENGAGE DELEGATES The APRA Conference and Trade Show is held annually and brings together parks, recreation, conservation, and open space professionals, users and those with business interest. The conference is the premier opportunity to communicate and experience an inspirational and educational conference. The conference includes a wide variety of educational sessions covering a broad range of issues on a local, state and national level. We will host prominent speakers, exhibit hall, informative and interactive workshops, tours, socials, golf tournament and much more. Join our many sponsors and exhibitors in networking with the statewide parks and recreation community to maximize your visibility and message. This is the premier opportunity to display your state-of-the-art products and services, provide demonstrations, show off your projects and programs, and engage with decision makers in your target market. 2,900 DATABASE CONTACTS 1,058 TWITTER FOLLOWERS 1,753 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 3

4 REVERSE TRADESHOW We will be offering again this year a Reverse Trade Show where vendors are invited to interact exclusively with the procurement personal/directors from local municipalities and school districts. In cooperation with Mohave Cooperative Purchasing this will be a "speed dating" type event where decision makers will be invited to showcase upcoming list of projects to you the vendor, if you feel there are areas where your company can bid at that time you would exchange information to set up a future meeting to further discuss. Where Buyers Meet Suppliers! Learn how to get registered with the different agencies to receive notice of their upcoming bids and maximize your marketing efforts at this networking event. FREE to registered trade show vendors and conference sponsors. Contact Tonya Forbrook for more information. tforbrook@wickenburgaz.org APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 4

5 SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY! You can NOW secure your sponsorship package online by clicking on the link below. REGISTER HERE CONTACT Please contact Mark Honberger at or for questions. APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 5

6 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLATINUM $15,000 (Limit 1) Sponsor logo on all conference related promotions, marketing, social media, signage within hotel conference space Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in conference mobile app 1 Premium booth in the exhibit hall and 25% discount on additional spaces Foursome in the annual golf tournament Logo prominently displayed on the APRA website Logo on choice of conference bag Pre-recorded 30 second welcome video (if provided) played at either general session or awards 2 tickets to awards banquet & evening social Recognition at awards banquet & general session Recognition via Social Media EDUCATION SPONSOR $4,000 (Limit 2) Company logo prominently featured on all classroom screens and other signage Company logo displayed on APRA website where attendees view education sessions schedule Recognition in Mobile App and push notifications Company announced as education sponsor at the opening of each education session Logo on displayed on the printed daily schedule Recognition via Social Media APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 6

7 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OPENING GENERAL SESSION $2,500 (Limit 2) Sponsor logo included on all event promotions, marketing, social media Sponsor mentioned in Mobile Conference App push notifications & listed in sponsor area of the app Sponsor logo placed on large signage outside general session ballroom and event specific promotion Pre-recorded 30 second welcome video (if provided) Promotion materials distributed at event (if provided) LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL $2,500 (Limit 2) Multi day visibility (2 days) 460 attendees Company name and logo displayed on signs associated with lunch Company logo on all lunch tickets Recognition on Mobile App and conference program and push notification announcing lunch each day AWARDS CEREMONY $2,000 (Limit 2) Recognition at event via large signage and announcement during opening ceremony Logo displayed on screen during cocktail hour, dinner hour, invitation, dinner tickets, and awards signage Recognition in Mobile App 2 award dinner tickets APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 7

8 2018 CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE MOBILE APP $1,000 Recognition on the webpage dedicated to the mobile app information Listed as a sponsor in the app itself Logo on signage posted around conference reminding delegates to download Powered by: (with your logo) listed in s sent out to related to the mobile app *Reminder the mobile app will now take the place of the printed conference program! SHOWCASE BINGO $750 Exclusive sponsor Company logo at top of each Bingo card Opportunity to provide Bingo prize valued at a minimum $250 Announce Bingo winners at your booth NETWORKING SOCIAL $500 (Limit 4) Sponsor logo included on all event promotions, marketing, social media Sponsor mentioned in Mobile Conference App push notifications & listed in sponsor area of the app Sponsor logo included on signage and party tickets SPONSOR GIVEAWAYS Giveaway a promotional item of your choice (minimum value $100) in one of four time slots: Day one of the Exhibit Hall or Day two of the Exhibit Hall APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 8

9 GOLF SPONSORSHIPS GOLF LUNCH SPONSOR $2,000 : Includes (1) hole sign, signage inside lunch area, an introduction during the golf awards and the opportunity to address golfers at lunch. Foursome in the annual golf tournament (4) additional lunch tickets ALBATROSS-Team Award Sponsor $1,000 : Includes (1) exclusive hole sponsor signs and 4 golfers. ACE $600 : Includes exclusive hole sponsor sign and 2 golfers. Host a Closest to the Pin competition EAGLE $300 : Includes hole sponsor sign (shared) and entry for 2 golfers. *SAVE $50 BIRDIE $150 : Includes hole sponsorship sign- sign may be shared PAR SPONSORSHP $50 valued donation of prize for raffle and giveaways APRA 2018 Conference Sponsorships Page 9