EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Build Expand Invest Live

Transcription

1 2019 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Build Expand Invest Live

2 2019 THURSTON EDC EVENTS Our mission is to create a dynamic and sustainable economy that supports the values of the people who live and work in Thurston County. Our vision is that Thurston County has a prosperous economy that provides employment, cultural, educational, and investment opportunities that create a sustainable and vibrant community.

3 2019 EVENT SUMMARY Alliance Northwest March 7 Inspire Women s Business Conference May 10 Business Awards Gala & Celebration May 30 Real Estate Forum Sept 26 Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo Dec 5

4 Alliance Northwest March 7 Puyallup Fairgrounds alliancenorthwest.org Event Profile This full-day event will feature morning and luncheon keynote addresses, high quality workshops about doing business with the government, matchmaking sessions with government agencies and prime contractors, and a trade show with state and federal contracting officers, prime contractors and businesses who contract with the government. Target Market The target market for this event includes businesses interested in the government marketplace. Expected attendance is 1,000+ people, including a who swho of government contracting, government agency representatives and prime contractors. Alliance is the largest business-to-government training conference and tradeshow in the Pacific Northwest.

5 PLATINUM SPONSOR $6,000, conference badges, press (press, e-blasts, and website get over 10,000 views) An outreach event and/or blog post featuring your company in partnership with Washington PTAC Full-color, full-page advertisement in Government Marketplace Magazine Premier reserved table (table seats 8) at luncheon 10 x 20 top premier location exhibitor booth 8 full-access Alliance Northwest passes Personalized discount code to invite clients and partners Special mention during morning and lunch presentations Opportunity to support the introduction of keynote speakers during luncheon GOLD SPONSOR $3,000 (press, e-blasts, and website get over 10,000 views) An outreach event and/or blog post featuring your company in partnership with Washington PTAC Full-color, half-page advertisement in Government Marketplace Magazine One reserved table at luncheon (table seats 8) 10 x 10 high-traffic location exhibitor booth 6 full-access Alliance Northwest passes Personalized discount code to invite clients and partners Special mention during morning and lunch presentations SILVER SPONSOR $2,000 (press, e-blasts, and website get over 10,000 views) An outreach event and/or blog post featuring your company in partnership with Washington PTAC Full-color, quarter-page advertisement in Government Marketplace Magazine 10 x 10 preferred location exhibitor booth 4 full-access Alliance Northwest passes Personalized discount code to invite clients and partners Special mention during morning and lunch presentations BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000 (press, e-blasts, and website get over 10,000 views) 10 x 10 preferred location exhibitor booth 3 full-access Alliance Northwest passes Personalized discount code to invite clients and partners Special mention during morning and lunch presentations Exhibitor Booth $600 Each 10 x 10 booth space includes: Pipe and drape A six-foot skirted table with two chairs Access to breakout sessions Two breakfast and luncheon tickets Company information, including your logo, in the Government Marketplace Magazine

6 Inspire Women s Business Conference May 10 Center for Business & Innovation - Lacey wcwb.org/inspire Event Profile INSPIRE Women s Business Conference was created for forward-looking business owners and leaders women (and men) who want to increase their influence and impact by building their knowledge, skills, confidence, and networks. With a theme of innovation, INSPIRE offers keynote and lunchtime presentations, a selection of breakout sessions, a mini-tradeshow, networking opportunities, and a happy hour. sessions, a minitradeshow, Target Market This event is expected to draw approximately entrepreneurs, business owners, decision makers and community leaders from South Puget Sound and beyond.

7 PLATINUM SPONSOR $5,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials & e-blasts Recognition in the event program Reserved exhibitor booth Special mention during morning & lunch programs Opportunity to introduce Keynote Speaker Full page, full color ad in the event program 8 event tickets GOLD SPONSOR $2,500 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials & e-blasts Recognition in the event program Reserved exhibitor booth Special mention during morning & lunch programs Half page, full color ad in the event program 6 event tickets SILVER SPONSOR $1,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials & e-blasts Recognition in the event program Reserved exhibitor booth Special mention during morning & lunch programs Quarter page, full color ad in the event program 4 event tickets BRONZE SPONSOR $750 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials & e-blasts Recognition in the event program Reserved exhibitor booth Special mention during morning & lunch programs 3 event tickets Exhibitor Booth $300 Each booth space includes: A six-foot table with two chairs Two tickets to the event Breakfast and lunch Access to breakout sessions Recognition in event program

8 Business Awards Gala & Celebration May 30 Indian Summer Golf Course Event Profile Since 1985, the annual Business Recognition Awards has honored local businesses and the important role they play in supporting the economic health of our region. The award categories are: new business, small business, non-profit, and corporate employer. Nominations come from within the community, and winners are announced at the event. The 2019 event will also serve as our Annual Investor Dinner. Target Market This high-profile event draws approximately business owners, decision makers and community leaders from all sectors of the business, non-profit and government community in Thurston County.

9 PLATINUM SPONSOR $5,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, and printed promotional materials Opportunity to provide goodie bag items to attendees Banner hung in main event space Introductory 5 minute presentation and other event recognition Full-page, full-color ad in event program Reserved table for 8 guests GOLD SPONSOR $3,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, and printed promotional materials Opportunity to provide goodie bag items to attendees Banner hung in main event space Half-page, full-color ad in event program Tickets for 6 guests SILVER SPONSOR $1,500 Logo recognition on website, event program, and printed promotional materials Opportunity to provide goodie bag items to attendees Tickets for 4 guests BRONZE SPONSOR $800 Logo recognition on website, event program, and printed promotional materials Tickets for 2 guests

10 Real Estate Forum September 26 Hotel RL Event Profile The annual Thurston EDC Real Estate Forum, hosted in partnership with NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties), will showcase Thurston County real estate trends and properties while providing a forum for information sharing and networking. Resources and commercial market data will be shared. Target Market This event draws approximately business owners, decision makers and community leaders from the real estate community in Thurston, Pierce, and King Counties and beyond.

11 PLATINUM SPONSOR $5,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials, e-blasts, event presentations Recognition in event program Reserved exhibitor booth Introductory 5 minute presentation, and other recognition at event Banner hung in main event space Full page, full-color ad in event program 8 event tickets GOLD SPONSOR $3,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials, e-blasts, event presentations Recognition in event program Reserved exhibitor booth Banner hung in main event space Half-page, full-color ad in event program 4 event tickets SILVER SPONSOR $2,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials, e-blasts, event presentations Recognition in event program Reserved exhibitor booth 8 event tickets BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000 Logo recognition on website, event program, printed promotional materials, e-blasts, event presentations Recognition in event program Reserved exhibitor booth 2 event tickets Exhibitor Booth $500 Each 10 x 10 booth space includes: Pipe and drape A six-foot skirted table with two chairs Two luncheon tickets

12 Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo December 5 Great Wolf Lodge regionalinnovationexpo.com Event Profile This conference brings together regional businesses from a wide range of industry sectors. Exhibitors will showcase cutting edge technology, products and industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, attend breakout sessions, hear an economic forecast from a leading regional economist, and more. Target Market This important networking event draws approximately decision makers and community leaders from all sectors of business and industry in the five-county region of Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific Counties. Exhibitor Booth $475 The Expo portion of the event runs throughout the day and offers the opportunity to market your innovative products and services to a diverse regional audience of professionals. In addition to the Expo Hall, exhibitors will have access to the full conference offerings, including an exclusive briefing on the regional Economic Vitality Index, insights and advice from business leaders on what lies ahead, and informational workshops throughout the day focused on business innovation. Each booth space includes: Pipe and drape A skirted table with two chairs Access to 110 volts of electricity Admission into conference for two

13 PLATINUM SPONSOR $6,000 Reserved exhibitor booth Introductory 5 minute presentation and other recognition at event Banner hung in main event space Full page (8.5x11), full color ad Reserved table for 8 guests SPEAKER SPONSOR $4,000 Introduction of one of our keynote speakers Banner hung in main event space Full page (4.25 x11), full color ad Tickets for 6 guests GOLD SPONSOR $3,000 Reserved exhibitor booth Banner hung in main event space Half page (4.25 x11), full color ad Tickets for 4 guests SILVER SPONSOR $2,000 Reserved exhibitor booth Tickets for 4 guests BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000 Tickets for 2 guests

14 CONTACT INFORMATION NAME ORGANIZATION PHONE TITLE FAX MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE, ZIP I would like an exhibitor booth at the following events: q Alliance Northwest q Add Power to Booth q INSPIRE: Women s Business Conference q Add Power to Booth q Real Estate Forum q Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo q Add Power to Booth q Add Power to Booth TOTAL COST OF EXHIBITOR BOOTH(s) EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTION INFO: Exhibitor Program Description (Max 85 words): Exhibitor Program Contact Information:

15 EVENT NAME SPONSORSHIP OR EXHIBIT LEVEL q Annual Business Awards Gala q Alliance Northwest q INSPIRE: Women s Business Conference q Real Estate Forum q Platinum Sponsor q Gold Sponsor q Silver Sponsor q Bronze Sponsor q Platinum Sponsor q Gold Sponsor q Silver Sponsor q Bronze Sponsor q Platinum Sponsor q Gold Sponsor q Silver Sponsor q Bronze Sponsor q Platinum Sponsor q Gold Sponsor q Silver Sponsor q Bronze Sponsor q Regional Economic Forecast & Innovation Expo q Platinum Sponsor q Gold Sponsor TOTAL COST OF SPONSORSHIP(s) PAYMENT OPTIONS q Silver Sponsor q Bronze Sponsor q Booth Add-On with sponsorship q Please invoice me (each event sponsorship will be invoiced separately) q Speaker Sponsor q Please bill my credit card q Visa q Master Card q American Express Name on Card Card Number Expiration Date Billing Address Signature Please refer to the overview in the Thurston EDC Sponsorship Opportunities to verify sponsorship benefits. Please complete and return the entire form to: ameade@thurstonedc.com or fax to Thank you for your sponsorship and support!

16 Supporting a Strong Economy in Thurston County since Retain, Expand, Recruit. At the foundation of the work we do are three main principles: Retain: We work to maintain the health of local businesses by offering technical assistance, and providing advocacy on their behalf. Expand: We present market opportunities to Thurston County employers and provide other support for them to expand their operations. Recruit: We actively attract investment and employment opportunities into our region through outreach, promotion and trade missions. Thurston Economic Development Council th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA main thurstonedc.com