SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

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1 SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

2 The 2014 Supply Chain Conference The 2014 Supply Chain Conference will be jointly hosted by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) under the auspices of The Trading Partner Alliance (TPA) on February at The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, Florida. The Conference will focus on collaborative practices that are helping CPG trading partners work together more efficiently and effectively to serve consumers. Designed by CPG manufacturers and retailers for CPG executives, the Supply Chain Conference is the only event of its kind, bringing together trading partners to analyze emerging trends, share model practices and facilitate enhanced collaboration throughout the CPG supply chain. We offer a limited number of sponsorship opportunities to CPG industry suppliers and solution providers for this conference. These opportunities allow suppliers to enhance business relationships with current customers and attract potential new clients through exhibition, networking events and breakout sessions. There will be three types of sponsorship categories offered this year: Content Sponsorship Social Sponsorship Promotional Sponsorship Why Sponsor? Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first come first serve basis.

3 Who Attends? Key decision makers from CPG retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers attend this annual event. This conference attracts the following attendee demographics: VPs, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers of: Logistics Supply Chain Distribution Transportation Operations Strategic Development Customer Service Trade and Sales Personnel Notable Industry Consultants Personnel Responsible for: Transportation Costs Pallet Purchase and Exchange Order Fulfillment and Delivery Process Compliance Some of our recent attendees: Abbott Nutrition General Mills Publix Super Markets ACH Food Companies Georgia-Pacific Reckitt Benckiser Ahold USA Giant Eagle Reily Foods Company Bell-Carter Olive Packing Company Hallmark Cards Reynolds Consumer Brands Brookshire Grocery Company Hannaford Bros. Co. S.C. Johnson & Son Bruce Foods Harris Teeter Safeway Bumble Bee Foods H-E-B Schering-Plough HealthCare Bush Brothers & Company Hormel Foods Corporation Sobeys C&S Wholesale Grocers Hy-Vee Sun-Maid Growers of California C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Sunny Delight Beverages Company Campbell Soup Company Johnsonville Sausage SUPERVALU Inc. Cargill, Incorporated Kellogg Company The Coca-Cola Company Chicken of the Sea International Kimberly-Clark Corporation The Dannon Company Church & Dwight Kraft Foods The Dial Corporation Clif Bar & Company Malt-O-Meal The Hershey Company Colgate-Palmolive Company Mars USA The J. M. Smucker Company ConAgra Foods Mattel The Procter & Gamble Company Continental Mills McCain Foods Limited The Schwan Food Company Daisy Brand McCormick & Company The Sun Products Corporation Dean Foods Company Meijer Unilever Del Monte Foods Company Mondelez International Wakefern Corporation Diamond Foods Nestle USA Walmart E. & J. Gallo Winery PepsiCo Wegmans Food Markets, Energizer Holdings Perrigo Welch Foods Ferrero USA Pinnacle Foods Group Winn-Dixie Stores Flowers Foods Price Chopper Supermarkets

4 CONTENT SPONSORSHIP Take advantage of the only sponsorship opportunity that allows your organization to address the conference attendees; by planning your own 45-minute breakout session! The topic and speakers will be organized and executed by your own team. Benefits Include: > 45 minute concurrent sponsor educational session delivered by the practitioner of your choice. > 10X10 Exhibit Space > 4 complimentary conference registrations > Recognition in conference materials $25,000- GMA/FMI Member $30,000- Non-Member Four Opportunities Available

5 SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Enough hard work! Let conference attendees relax and enjoy conference down-time with a social function sponsored by your organization. The following social functions are available for sponsorship: Opening Reception Welcome conference attendees to the conference with this casual reception the evening before the program begins. The opening reception will be organized by GMA & FMI and held in the exhibition area. It will include an open bar and hors d oeuvres. Sponsorship includes an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $20,000- GMA/FMI Member $23,500- Non-Member Closing Reception Enjoy and celebrate the end of a successful event with the other conference attendees. The closing reception will be organized by GMA & FMI and held in the exhibition area. It will include an open bar and hors d oeuvres. Sponsorship includes an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials.

6 SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Lunch Day 1 Lunch Day 2 The day s lunch will be organized by GMA & FMI and will feature a fantastic networking opportunity. Sponsorship includes the opportunity to place set promotional materials, an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $15,000 - GMA/FMI Member $17,500 - Non-Member Lunch will be organized by GMA & FMI and be a great opportunity to have your organization highlighted in front of all attendees. Sponsorship includes the opportunity to place set promotional materials, an exhibit space, three complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $15,000 - GMA/FMI Member $17,500 - Non-Member

7 SOCIAL SPONSORSHIPS Breakfasts Breakfast, organized by FMI & GMA, will be served in the exhibit area and includes an exhibit space, two complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $10,000- GMA/FMI Member $12,500- Non-Members Two Available Opportunities Refreshment Breaks Refreshment breaks will be organized by FMI & GMA and be served in the exhibit area. Sponsorship includes an exhibit space, two complimentary conference registrations, corporate name placed on event signage and recognition in conference materials. $8,500 each- GMA/FMI Member $12,000 each- Non-Member Four Available Opportunities

8 PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIPS Mobile Application/Wi-Fi This opportunity will provide several creative opportunities to highlight your brand on each internet device and loading page for all of the conference attendee base. Each time an attendee signs online, your organization will be highlighted and linked to your own company s webpage. Includes and exhibit space and three complimentary registrations. $15,000- GMA/FMI Member $17,500- Non-Member Have marketing materials or a special message delivered to each attendee staying on the conference property. This opportunity Includes an exhibit space and two complimentary conference Conference registrations. Program* $10,000- GMA/FMI Member $12,000- Non-Member Conference Room Drop Pocket Guides* Each Supply Chain Conference attendee staying at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista will view your company s logo every time they visit their room. Your logo will be prominently featured on every hotel room key card. $5,000- GMA/FMI Member $6,500- Non-Member *These opportunities do not include complimentary registrations or exhibit space

9 PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIPS Lanyards* Have the attendees do your marketing for you while they display your logo around their neck throughout the conference. Your company s logo will be printed on the lanyard for each attendee s badge. $5,000- GMA/FMI Member $6,500- Non-Member Your logo prominently displayed near the front of the program will give your company strong visibility and align it with the conference s main stage and educational content. $5,000- GMA/FMI Member $6,500- Non-Member Conference Program* Hotel Key Cards* Conference Program* Each Supply Chain Conference attendee staying at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista will view your company s logo every time they visit their room. Your logo will be prominently featured on every hotel room key card. $5,000- GMA/FMI Member $6,500- Non-Member *These opportunities do not include complimentary registrations or exhibit space

10 CONFERENCE EXHIBIT HALL Many conference sponsorships include a 10 x 10 area in the Supply Chain Conference Exhibit Hall. The opening reception, continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks will be held in the exhibit hall, giving your booth a position in the middle of a high traffic area. Don t miss this opportunity to get face time with clients and potential new customers! Exhibit Space Package Exhibit space (10 x 10 with basic electricity) - Includes two complimentary conference registrations. $6,500 GMA/FMI Member $11,000 Non-Member NEW FOR 2014! For the 2014 Supply Chain Conference, sponsors and exhibitors will have the opportunity to send additional representatives to the conference for a special rate of $495 per executive.* *Does not apply to lanyard, conference program and hotel key card sponsorships

11 Intent to Sponsor Form 2014 SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Content Session SOLD! Opening Reception Closing Reception Lunch Day One Lunch Day Two Breakfasts (2 available) SOLD! Refreshment Break (4 available) SOLD! Mobile Application/Conference Wi-Fi Conference Room Drop Pocket Guides Lanyards SOLD! Conference Program SOLD! Hotel Key Cards SOLD! Exhibit Space NAME: TITLE: COMPANY: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: I AGREE TO SPONSOR THE SELECTED ITEM(S) ABOVE: SIGNATURE: DATE: PLEASE RETURN FOR VIA OR FAX TO: Jonathan Downey Jdowney@gmaonline.org P: (202) F: (202)