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1 Maximize your Exposure to Colorado Restaurants

Maximize your Exposure to Colorado Restaurants Effective and direct methods to highlight your company in front of restaurant owners and operators.

2 Maximize your Exposure to Colorado Restaurants Effective and direct methods to highlight your company in front of restaurant owners and operators. This is your opportunity to connect with decision makers at prestigious and highly-attended events throughout the year. Contact For all inquiries, please contact: Sonia Riggs President and CEO ext. 113

3 Our Mission The Colorado Restaurant Association is dedicated to the enhancement and success of Colorado s foodservice industry. Each year we support 4,000+ member restaurants through advocacy and education. By being a sponsor of the Colorado Restaurant Association you are supporting our mission to promote and protect Colorado s foodservice industry. You not only support us but you are supporting the entire industry. We can tailor any sponsorship opportunity to meet your specific sponsorship objectives. In addition to these opportunities, we are always looking for auction items, event volunteers, and product donations for many of the CRA and Colorado Restaurant Foundation functions. This packet includes opportunities to maximize your exposure to the CRA membership. Each event has varying levels of promotion, event recognition, admission to events and other benefits. We invite you to partner with us this year!

5 Corporate Sponsorship Levels

2018 Corporate Sponsorship Levels Platinum Level $10,000 Up to $2,000 membership credit 30% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 30% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities

6 2018 Corporate Sponsorship Levels Platinum Level $10,000 Up to $2,000 membership credit 30% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 30% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities and advertisements 4 complimentary registrations to Blue Ribbon Legislative Reception (January 2018) 4 complimentary registrations to the Industry Spotlight Awards (Fall 2018) 4 complimentary VIP registrations to the annual Denver Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting (September 2018) 20 complimentary registrations to the Colorado Restaurant Show (Seotember 2018) 4 sets of CRA mailing labels to announce events and to promote products and services Company logo with link on CRA homepage for the calendar year Complimentary ad in 12 months of the Hospitality News online newsletter Company logo included in every new and renewing member and vendor membership packet Right to use Platinum Corporate Sponsor of the Colorado Restaurant Association and identifying logo on your company s web site and on any printed material for the organization Identification as a CRA Corporate Sponsor on a display and on screen at every major CRA event Inclusion in quarterly ad/ recognizing corporate sponsors in a CRA or publication Gold Level $7,500 Up to $1,250 membership credit 20% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 20% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities and advertisements 3 complimentary registrations to Blue Ribbon Legislative Reception (January 2018) 3 complimentary registrations to the Industry Spotlight Awards (Fall 2018) 3 complimentary VIP registrations to the annual Denver Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting (September 2018) 15 complimentary registrations to the Colorado Restaurant Show (September 2018) 3 sets of CRA mailing labels to announce events and to promote products and services Company logo with link on CRA homepage for the calendar year Complimentary ad in 9 months of the Hospitality News online newsletter Company logo included in every new and renewing member and vendor membership packet Right to use Gold Corporate Sponsor of the Colorado Restaurant Association and identifying logo on your company s web site and on any printed material for the organization Identification as a CRA Corporate Sponsor on a display and on screen at every major CRA event Inclusion in quarterly ad/ recognizing corporate sponsors in a CRA or publication

Silver Level $5,000 Up to $750 membership credit 15% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 15% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities and advertisements 2 complimentary

7 Silver Level $5,000 Up to $750 membership credit 15% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 15% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities and advertisements 2 complimentary registrations to Blue Ribbon Legislative Reception (January 2018) 2 complimentary registrations to the Industry Spotlight Awards (Fall 2018) 2 complimentary VIP registrations to the annual Denver Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting (September 2018) 10 complimentary registrations to the Colorado Restaurant Show (September 2018) 2 sets of CRA mailing labels to announce events and to promote products and services Company logo with link on CRA homepage for the calendar year Complimentary ad in 6 months of the Hospitality News online newsletter Company logo included in every new and renewing member and vendor membership packet Right to use Silver Corporate Sponsor of the Colorado Restaurant Association and identifying logo on your company s web site and on any printed material for the organization Identification as a CRA Corporate Sponsor on a display and on screen at every major CRA event Inclusion in quarterly ad/ recognizing corporate sponsors in a CRA or publication Bronze Level $3,000 Up to $500 membership credit 10% discount on Colorado Restaurant Show booth 10% discount on all CRA non-exclusive sponsorship opportunities and advertisements 1 complimentary registration to Blue Ribbon Legislative Reception (January 2018) 1 complimentary registration to the Industry Spotlight Awards (Fall 2018) 1 complimentary VIP registration to the annual Denver Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting (September 2018) 5 complimentary registrations to the Colorado Restaurant Show (September 2018) 1 set of CRA mailing labels to announce events and to promote products and services Company logo with link on CRA homepage for the calendar year Complimentary ad in 3 months of the Hospitality News online newsletter Company logo included in every new and renewing member and vendor membership packet Right to use Bronze Corporate Sponsor of the Colorado Restaurant Association and identifying logo on your company s web site and on any printed material for the organization Identification as a CRA Corporate Sponsor on a display and on screen at every major CRA event Inclusion in quarterly ad/ recognizing corporate sponsors in a CRA or publication

January 2019 The reception provides the opportunity for CRA members and participating restaurants to talk with state legislators about what is important to them and the

9 January 2019 The reception provides the opportunity for CRA members and participating restaurants to talk with state legislators about what is important to them and the industry. Promotional material is ed to 3,000+ CRA members and physically mailed to 100 legislators. Approximately 300+ people attend the event annually. Presenting Sponsor $1,500 Company logo included on all event signage, invitation and promotional materials Company logo featured on event cocktail napkins 6 tickets to the event Verbal recognition during the event Sponsor $1,000 Company logo included on all event signage, invitation and promotional materials 4 tickets to the event Verbal recognition during the event Supporter $500 Company logo included on all event signage, invitation and promotional materials 2 tickets to the event Verbal recognition during the event * Logo to be included based on when sponsorship is confirmed. To be included on all promotional mailings, sponsorship needs to be confirmed by December 31, 2018.

FALL 2018 The Industry Spotlight Awards celebrate the top stars in the restaurant industry. More than 300 attendees and decision makers in the industry attend this prestigious event.

10 FALL 2018 The Industry Spotlight Awards celebrate the top stars in the restaurant industry. More than 300 attendees and decision makers in the industry attend this prestigious event. This event is promoted to the entire CRA membership via and mail. Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Opportunity to introduce an award on stage Gold Sponsor $5,000 Logo displayed on all signage at the event Silver Sponsor $2,500 Logo displayed on all signage at the event Logo prominently displayed on signage at the event Reserved table with 6 complimentary tickets 4 complimentary tickets to the event Premiere reserved table with 8 complimentary tickets Cocktail napkins printed with company logo Verbal recognition during event presentation Cocktail napkins printed with company logo Verbal recognition during event presentation Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Verbal recognition during the event presentation Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Logo on all event promotional materials* Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Logo on all event promotional materials* Opportunity to have 4 promotional slides scrolling on screen during cocktail hour Recognition in press release about event Logo on all event promotional materials*

11 Centerpiece Sponsor $1,000 (plus expenses) Logo on signage at the event Dessert Sponsor $1,000 (plus expenses) Logo on signage at the event Entertainment Sponsor $1,000 (plus expenses) Logo on signage at the event 2 complimentary tickets to the event 2 complimentary tickets to the event 2 complimentary tickets to the event Verbal recognition during event presentation Verbal recognition during event presentation Verbal recognition during event presentation Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour Logo recognition on each centerpiece Logo recognition on signage at dessert station(s) Logo recognition on signage near entertainment Opportunity to design centerpieces for event** Opportunity to customize dessert for event** Opportunity to choose entertainment for event** Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Logo on signage at the event 2 complimentary tickets to the event Supporter $500 Logo on signage at the event Verbal recognition during event presentation Product Donation Logo on signage at the event near donated product Verbal recognition during event presentation Verbal recognition during event presentation Logo recognition on screen during cocktail hour * Logo to be included based on when sponsorship is confirmed. To be included on all promotional mailings, sponsorship needs to be confirmed by June ** Subject to CRA approval

Summer Events The Colorado Restaurant Association has additional sponsorship opportunities for various summer events that raise money for the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, the

If you are interested in these opportunities, we can send you information on these specific events.

12 Summer Events The Colorado Restaurant Association has additional sponsorship opportunities for various summer events that raise money for the Colorado Restaurant Foundation, the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Political Action Committee (PAC) and the National Restaurant Association Restaurant Advocacy Fund. If you are interested in these opportunities, we can send you information on these specific events. Colorado Restaurant Foundation ProStart Golf Tournament June 25, 2018 National Restaurant Association and Colorado Restaurant Association 17th Annual Rocky Mountain Golf Classic July 2018 National Restaurant Association and Colorado Restaurant Association Annual Political Dinner for Restaurant PAC August 2018

Board Orientation OCTOBER 8-10, 2018 The Colorado Restaurant Association, Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Colorado Restaurant Insurance Boards of Directors gather annually for board orientation at

13 Board Orientation OCTOBER 8-10, 2018 The Colorado Restaurant Association, Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Colorado Restaurant Insurance Boards of Directors gather annually for board orientation at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. The boards include more than 80 decision makers from various restaurants and industry companies. Gold Sponsor $5,000 Company logo on all event agendas and dinner menus Company logo on all event signage Opportunity to have 2 company representatives at board dinner Opportunity for brief comments during board dinner Company logo on cocktail napkins featured at board dinner Opportunity for brief presentation during orientation session Silver Sponsor $2,500 Company logo on all event agendas and dinner menus Company logo on all event signage Opportunity to have 1 company representative at board dinner Opportunity to distribute promotional material at orientation Verbal recognition throughout orientation Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Company logo on all event agendas Company logo on all event signage Verbal recognition throughout orientation Supporter $500 Company logo on all event signage Verbal recognition throughout orientation Opportunity to distribute promotional material at orientation Verbal recognition throughout orientation

The Colorado Restaurant Show is the annual networking and learning event for restaurateurs, chefs, and restaurant and bar managers in the Rocky Mountain region.

14 The Colorado Restaurant Show is the annual networking and learning event for restaurateurs, chefs, and restaurant and bar managers in the Rocky Mountain region. September 17-18, 2018 Over the course of the two-day event, the leading restaurant suppliers in Colorado and the nation will meet with industry leaders and tastemakers to discover the newest trends, ideas, and products in the business. A selection of panels and keynote presenters, led by industry experts, aim to inspire professionals, and spark collaboration between supporters and attendees. Presenting Sponsor $8,000 Complimentary 10 x 10 exhibit space on trade show floor Opportunity to offer an educational session as part of the show schedule 20 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Complimentary ad in one month of Hospitality News, CRA electronic newsletter, to announce show participation Company logo in the onsite show program given to 1,500+ attendees Company logo on all show signage Dedicated , created by sponsor, sent to 3,000+ members to advertise participation in show** Recognition in event press release Education Session Sponsor $5,000 (Limited to 2 sponsors) 50% discount on any 10 x10 exhibit space on trade show floor 50% discount on any CRA advertising opportunities to promote show participation 10 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Opportunity to offer an educational session as part of the show schedule Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Company logo in the onsite show program given to 1,500+ attendees Company logo on all show signage and on screen before each breakout session Gold Sponsor $4,000 25% discount on any 10 x10 exhibit space in trade show 25% discount on any CRA advertising opportunities to promote show participation 8 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Company logo in the onsite program given to 1,500+ attendees Company logo on all show signage Keynote Speaker Sponsor $2,500 10% discount on any 10 x10 exhibit space in trade show Opportunity to intro one of the conference keynote presenters 6 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo in the onsite show program distributed to 1,500+ attendees Company logo on promo material, website and show signage*

15 Silver Sponsor $1,000 10% discount on any 10 x10 exhibit space in trade show Bag Sponsor $1,000 (plus cost of bags) Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Lanyard Sponsor $1,000 (plus cost of lanyards) Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Company logo on bags that are distributed to 1,500+ attendees Logo on lanyards that are distributed to 1,500+ attendees 4 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show 4 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show 4 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo in the show program distributed to 1,500+ attendees Opportunity to design show bags and choose color** Opportunity to design show lanyards and choose color** Company logo on all show signage* Company logo on all show signage and in show program* Company logo on all show signage and in show program* Signage Sponsor $1,000 (plus cost of signage) Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Company logo in bottom right corner of all onsite show signage 4 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo on all show signage and in show program* Water Station Sponsor $500 (plus cost of stations) Company logo on all promotional material and show website* Logo on signage at 6+ water stations around exhibit floor 2 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo on all show signage and in show program* Conference Supporter $500 Company logo on all promotional material and show website* 2 tickets to the Colorado Restaurant Show Company logo on all show signage and in show program* Onsite Program Advertisements Half Page Horizontal Ad $400 Half page ad in onsite show program Width: 7 Height: All finished artwork must be sent to CRA by Friday, August 31, 2018 Full Page Ad $750 Full page ad in onsite show program Width: 7 Height: 10 All finished artwork must be sent to CRA by Friday, August 31, 2018 * Logo to be included based on when sponsorship is confirmed. To be included on ALL promotional mailings and brochures, sponsorship needs to be confirmed by March 30, After that date, sponsor will be included in all mailings and brochures still available. ** Subject to CRA approval

17 Hospitality News Online Newsletter Hospitality News is the CRA s premier publication, the most widely-read resource among CRA members and industry professionals statewide. The weekly publication reaches 3,000+ members, industry leaders, government and media executives. This newsletter covers industry news and events, current trends, issues and data, and timely compliance and regulatory information. The Hospitality News currently has an open rate of 30%. We have two advertising methods available, Standard or Native Advertising. Standard Advertising We have two options for standard advertising in the weekly Hospitality News. -- Banner ads are showcased within the text of the newsletter. -- Square ads appear at the bottom of each newsletter. All ads are full color and include a link to the landing page of your choice. Native Advertising Blog Posts This advertising utilizes your own relevant, high-quality, educational content on our CRA blog. All advertiser content will be clearly labelled as provided by [advertiser]. This is your opportunity to provide your expert knowledge on a topic that is informative for our members. All content is reviewed and approved prior to publication. 200 word limit with logo and link. Accompanying graphics are welcome. All blog posts will be shared via our social channels, to any RSS feed subscribers, and links to all blog articles will be featured in the Hospitality News. Banner Ad 300 x 150 pixels, 72 dpi Member Non-Member $500 $800 Standard Ad 150 x 150 pixels, 72 dpi Member Non-Member $250 $ Word Limit w/ Logo Member Non-Member $350 $500 Submit all content to Carolyn Livingston at clivingston@corestaurant.org. For more info, or call (303) Creative assets must be submitted one week in advance of run date.

Dedicated Email Advertising Twice a month the CRA has a opportunity to send a dedicated email from advertisers promoting products and services to our current membership email list.

Ads are due 2 weeks prior to scheduling of email.

18 Dedicated Advertising Twice a month the CRA has a opportunity to send a dedicated from advertisers promoting products and services to our current membership list. Our current list includes approximately 2,500 contacts. Ad Specs All ads are full color and include a link to the landing page of your choice. Ad size is 600x600 pixel max. Ads are due 2 weeks prior to scheduling of . Dedicated 600 x 600 pixels, 72 dpi Member Non-Member $800 $1,000 MultiView 3rd Party Advertising We have contracted with an external producer for our weekly CRA Today NewsBrief and for website advertising. Contact them directly to inquire about advertising. Multiview Sales Contact salesinquiries@multiview.com

Partners Join these other distinguished companies supporting the only association serving the foodservice industry. Together we make a powerful impact!

19 Partners Join these other distinguished companies supporting the only association serving the foodservice industry. Together we make a powerful impact! Agave Underground Alsco Denver Linen Auto Chlor BMI Breakthru Beverage Breckenridge - Wynkoop, LLC The Broadmoor Resort Brinker International Buckhead Beef Centerplate Cintas Colorado Restaurant Insurance CRA Breckenridge Chapter CRA Mile High Chapter CRA Pikes Peak Chapter Colo-Pac Produce Denver Arts & Venues E&J Gallo Winery EcoLab Epicurean Group Fisher & Phillips Heartland Payment Systems Hurricane Grill & Wings Hybrid Payroll Italco Food Products J&S Audio Visual Johnson & Wales University Metropolitan State University of Denver Miller-Coors Mission Yogurt National Restaurant Consultants New Amsterdam Nico Associates Office Depot One Floor Up Open Table Partner Colorado Credit Union Pepsi Co Foodservice Pinnacol Assurance Prudential Overall Supply Raquelitas Tortillas Republic National Distributing Company RMC Distributing Robinson Dairy/Meadow Gold Royal Cup Coffee Seattle Fish Company SIRVO Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits of Colorado Sysco Denver Tiger Natural Gas Tundra Restaurant Supply United Healthcare US Foods Volio Vino

20 2018 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Colorado Restaurant Association 430 E 7th Ave, Denver, CO ext. 113 sonia@corestaurant.org

2017 Sponsorship & Advertising

2017 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Guide Helping the Community. Serving as a Voice for Business. Fostering Member Prosperity. That's what the Walton Area Chamber is all about! The Walton Area