2014 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2014 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 Take a day out of the office to explore opportunities and trends that could add BIG value to your business Retail Council of Canada s Retail West Conference will provide you with the innovative ideas, real-life case studies and trends you need to re-energize your customer base, your staff and your brand with tools and resources specific to the Western Canadian retail market. With keynote sessions from some of Western Canada s most well-respected retailers plus concurrent sessions and exhibitors, you won t want to miss this full-day educational and networking event Attendee Profile: Last year's Retail West Conference brought together professionals from over 120 different companies across the retail industry including: Aritzia, Boutique Bummis, Canada Post, Coastal Contacts, Digital Retail Apps, Fitness Town, Galiano Island Books, Henry Singer Fashion Group, London Drugs, Lululemon Athletica, MEC, Purdys Chocolatier, Slyce, Starbucks Coffee, Toy Jungle, Triple Flip, Zipments.ca Showcase your partnership with RCC The Voice of Retail, with one of the enclosed sponsorship opportunities to raise your company s profile within your target market.

3 Speakers Keynote: Ron Wilson President & CEO Best Buy Canada Speakers: Diane J. Brisebois - President and CEO - Retail Council of Canada Claire Booth President - Lux Insights David Goldman President - Boys' Co David Ian Gray Founder - DIG360 Miranda Lam - Partner, Litigation Group - McCarthy Tétrault Carman Allison - VP of Consumer Insights - Nielsen Canada Rick Kohn - Partner and BC Retail Leader - Deloitte Canada Jamie Nelson - VP, Retail Operations - Overwaitea Food Group Jeff Berry - Senior Director of Research and Development LoyaltyOne Misti Mussatto - Co-Founder - Toy Jungle Rand Clement President - The Right Shoe Cathy Jesson - President - Black Bond Books Wendy MacKinnon Keith - CEO and Founder - Digital Retail Apps Jennifer Grimm Owner - LUX Beauty Boutique Robert Carter - Executive Director of Foodservice, Fashion and Beauty - The NPD Group Chris Hodgson - Retail and Tech Sector Lead - Google Canada Sabaa Quao - President and Co-Founder - /newsrooms Mikey Scott - Global Marketing Director - Herschel Supply Company Linda Maslechko - President and Founder - Triple Flip Erik Qualman - Author, Speaker, Professor and Entrepreneur Kriston Dean - Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing - Purdys Chocolatier Pippa Morgan - EVP of Retail Division - Aritzia David Thorpe - Head of Marketing - London Drugs Mark Startup - Vice President, MyStore - Retail Council of Canada

4 Presenting $15,000 As Presenting Sponsor you receive the following benefits: Logo on ALL collateral material (e-vites, etc.) Significant presence in the Event Program Full Page Ad Logo on both the front & back page Logo on ALL Event Signage Significant presence on main stage screens Logo on ALL slides on Main Hall Stage Logo on ALL slides in concurrent sessions Advertising Ad/Recognition in Canadian Retailer s (August) edition Mention as Presenting Sponsor of findings in the LP Survey during radio interviews, as available Logo on Event Ad in Trade Magazines, as available Networking Opportunity FOUR (4) Complimentary Registrations to the Full Conference ($956 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Multiple Podium mentions: Presented by Opportunity to have a senior representative introduce a keynote speaker 10 x10 Exhibit Space Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

5 Networking Reception $5,000 As Networking Reception Sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program ¼ Page Ad Logo placed beside the Networking timeslot in the program (printed & on-line versions) Logo on Back Cover Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Sign Reception Sign & Tent Cards Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Reception Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Networking Opportunity TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations to the Full Conference ($478 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Podium mentions during Reception: Reception generously sponsored by Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

6 Lunch $5,000 As Lunch Sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program ¼ Page Ad Logo placed beside the Lunch timeslot in the program (printed & on-line versions) Logo on Back Cover Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Sign Lunch Sign & Tent Cards Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Lunch Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Networking Opportunity TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations to the Full Conference ($478 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Podium mentions during Lunch: Lunch generously sponsored by Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

7 Conference Program $5,000 As Conference Program sponsor you receive the following benefits: Significant Presence in the Event Program Full Page Ad inside back cover Logo on front cover under the title Program Sponsored by Logo on Back Cover Logo on Sponsor Thank You Sign Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Program Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Networking Opportunity TWO (2) Complimentary Registrations to the Full Conference ($478 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

8 Delegate Badge $4,000 As Delegate Badge sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo recognition on the front of each delegate s badge Logo on Sponsor Thank You Sign Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Delegate Badge Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Networking Opportunity ONE (1) Complimentary Registration to the Full Conference ($239 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

9 Registration $2,500 As Registration Sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo placed beside the Registration timeslot in the program (printed & online versions) Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Sign Registration Signage Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Registration Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Logo recognition on the online registration site and fax forms Networking Opportunity ONE (1) Complimentary Registration to the Full Conference ($239 value) Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag

10 Super Session $3,500 As a Super Session sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo placed beside the Super Session timeslot in the program (printed & online versions) Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Signage Super Session Signage Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Super Session Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag Invitation for a senior executive to introduce the session. (NOTE: RCC will provide a scripted introduction 2-3 days in advance of the event to the designated company representative. It is your responsibility to provide RCC with that individual s contact information three weeks in advance of the event.)

11 Concurrent Session $2,500 As a Concurrent Session sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo placed beside the Concurrent Session timeslot in the program (printed & on-line versions) Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Signage Concurrent Session Signage Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Concurrent Session Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag Invitation for a senior executive to introduce the session. (NOTE: RCC will provide a scripted introduction 2-3 days in advance of the event to the designated company representative. It is your responsibility to provide RCC with that individual s contact information three weeks in advance of the event.)

12 Breakfast $1,500 As Breakfast sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo placed beside the Breakfast timeslot in the program (printed & on-line versions) Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Sign Breakfast Signage & Tent Cards Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Breakfast Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage

13 Refreshment Break $1,000 As a Refreshment Break Sponsor you receive the following benefits: Presence in the Event Program Logo on Back Cover Logo placed beside the Refreshment timeslot in the program (printed & on-line versions) Logo on Signage Sponsor Thank You Sign Reception Tent Cards Presence on main stage screen Logo representation on the Refreshment Sponsor slide on Main Hall Stage

14 Exhibitor Booth $2,000 As an exhibitor, you receive the following benefits: A 10 X10 booth space at a height of 8 and draping along the back and sides. Presence in the Event Program Your company name listed on the exhibitor guide, indicating booth location Your company name listed in the on-site program, indicating booth location Brand Experience/P.R. Approved product sampling opportunity in the Eco-Bag TWO (2) Complimentary Registration to the Full Conference ($950 value) (discounted rate for additional personnel) (NOTE: Prior to the event, all exhibitors will be provided with an exhibitor manual kit containing show order forms for additional services and furnishing (i.e. electricity, internet, carpeting, furnishings.)

15 Event at a Glance - Logo Recognition

16 Event at a Glance - Interact with Industry Leaders

17 Event at a Glance - Networking Opportunities

18 CONTACT Tiffany MacDonald Director, Sponsorship & Sales / , ext. 211 tmacdonald@retailcouncil.org Mary Markou Sr. Manager, Sponsorship & Special Projects / , ext. 236 mmarkou@retailcouncil.org Interested in sponsorship but not an RCC member? Engage with RCC s retail community and become a Member today to make the most of your sponsorship budget dollars. Chantal Mizerski Assistant Manager, Sponsorship & Member Recruitment / , ext. 231 cmizerski@retailcouncil.org