Sponsorship Prospectus

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1 Sponsorship Prospectus July 18-20, 2011 JW Marriott Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV

2 Join us as a conference sponsor this year! The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) in consortium with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the National Grocers Association (NGA), the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) will present the 2011 Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference on July 18-20, Supply chain, sales and reverse logistics experts from industry, trade channels, academia, and the vendor community will identify and address the range of operational, financial, and organizational issues facing the industry as it works to reduce the incidence of unsaleables. Why be a sponsor? This event is a one of a kind opportunity for industry solution providers to enhance business relationships with current customers and build new business through networking receptions and breakout sessions. Types of sponsorship categories offered this year include: Social Sponsorship (Breakfast, Lunch, Reception, etc.) Exhibit Space (Space is limited Don t Delay) Promotional Sponsorship Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available on a first come first serve basis. Continue reading for more information.

3 Who attends? Over 225 managers and professionals involved in the unsaleables industry including: manufacturing, retailing, consulting, service and support, logistics, supply chain management, automation, packaging, shipping and damage reduction. Attendees hold professional titles such as Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers of: Reverse Logistics Unsaleables and Remarketing New Business Development Sales Consumer Products Operations Improvement Trade Development Retailers and Manufacturers in Attendance: Abbott Nutrition H-E-B Rich Products Corporation Alberto-Culver Company Hormel Foods Corporation Rite Aid Corporation Albertsons LLC Kellogg Company S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Bozzuto's, Inc. Kraft Foods Inc. Safeway Inc. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC Land O'Lakes, Inc. Sara Lee Corporation C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. L'oreal USA Products Inc. Schwan's Consumer Brands N. A. Campbell Soup Company Mars Chocolate North America, LLC Seneca Foods Corporation Chicken of the Sea International Mars Petcare US, Inc. SUPERVALU INC. Church & Dwight Company, Inc. Mars, Incorporated Target Corporation Clabber Girl Corporation McCormick & Company, Inc. The Clorox Company Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Mead Johnson Nutritionals The Dannon Company, Inc. Coca-Cola North America Meijer, Inc. The Dial Corporation Coca-Cola Supply LLC MillerCoors LLC The Hershey Company Colgate-Palmolive Company Nash-Finch Company The J. M. Smucker Company ConAgra Foods Nestle Purina PetCare Company The Kroger Company CVS Caremark Corporation Nestle USA, Inc. The Procter & Gamble Company Del Monte Foods Company Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Unilever Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. PepsiCo, Inc. Wakefern Food Corporation Food Lion, LLC Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Walmart Stores, Inc. General Mills, Inc. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare White Wave Foods Company Georgia-Pacific LLC Pharmavite LLC Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. H.J. Heinz Company Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Harris Teeter, Inc.

4 Sponsorship Opportunities: Welcome Reception Increase your visibility on the opening evening by sponsoring the opening reception. Your company will join us in welcoming all attendees to the conference. The reception will be organized by GMA and be held in the exhibit area. Exclusive signage at reception Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure On-site Thank you from podium Includes exhibit space Four full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $15,000 -GMA Member $18,500 -Non-Member Networking Breakfasts Highlight your company by hosting a networking breakfast (or two) before the kickoff of the day s events. GMA will organize the breakfast which will be served in the exhibit area. Exclusive signage at breakfasts Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure On-site Thank you from podium Includes exhibit space Three full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $9,500 GMA Member $12,000 Non-Member (two available)

5 Sponsorship Opportunities: Refreshment Breaks Increase your visibility during the breaks by hosting a networking event during the day. The refreshment breaks, organized by GMA, will be served in the exhibit area and will allow for more face-to-face with attendees. Exclusive signage at the break Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure On-site Thank you from podium Includes exhibit space Three full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $7,500 GMA Member $9,500 Non-Member (four available) Networking Lunch Highlight your company by hosting a networking lunch on the first full day of events. GMA will organize the lunch which will be served as a plated meal. Exclusive signage at lunch Opportunity to have promotional material placed at each setting Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure On-site Thank you from podium Includes exhibit space Five full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $15,000 -GMA Member $18,500 -Non-Member

6 Sponsorship Opportunities: Networking Reception Bring attendees together for a night of networking. The reception will be organized by GMA and be held in the exhibit area. This event will feature a Las Vegas themed evening. The package can be customized. Exclusive signage at reception Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure On-site Thank you from podium Includes exhibit space Four full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $15,000 -GMA Member $18,500 -Non-Member Conference Program Increase your visibility by branding the program guide with your logo. Your company s logo prominently displayed near the front of the program will be the first logo attendees see. Includes one full complimentary Unsaleables registration. Price: $5,000 GMA Member $6,500 Non-Member

7 Sponsorship Opportunities: Lanyards Have the attendees do your marketing for you with your company s logo printed on the lanyard for each attendee s badge. Includes one full complimentary Unsaleables registration. Price: $5,000 GMA Member $6,000 Non-Member Exhibit Opportunities: Gain visibility with conference attendees All breakfast, break and reception activities will be held in the exhibit area. Hotel floor space is limited guaranteeing maximized face-to-face time with conference attendees. Exhibit area includes 6 draped table, company signage, basic electricity and 10 x10 exhibit area. Be sure to sign up early, the exhibit area fills up fast. Exclusive signage on-site Company logo on Unsaleables website Recognition in the conference brochure Maximum time with attendees Two full complimentary Unsaleables registrations Price: $5,500 - GMA Member or Retailer $7,000 - Non-Member $3,000 - Non Profit

8 Opportunity: Intent to Sponsor Exhibit Space Welcome Reception Reception Breakfast Lunch Refreshment Break Conference Program Lanyards Name: Title: Company: Address: Phone: Fax: I agree to sponsor the selected item(s) above: Signature: Date: Please return form via fax or to : Jonathan Downey Grocery Manufacturers Association (202) jdowney@gmaonline.org