ATLANTIC CANADIAN ORGANIC REGIONAL NETWORK Sponsorship Opportunities Package Introducing the Network Partner Program WWW.ACORNORGANIC.ORG
INTRODUCING THE ACORN Network Partner Premium Partner Program All-Inclusive Benefits for an Entire Year! On behalf of ACORN, I am excited to introduce to you our premium partner program which includes an all-inclusive package of year-long benefits and opportunities for you and your business, featuring: Conference & Trade Show Benefits Receive a complimentary table at ACORN s annual Conference & Trade Show with discounts on Conference Sponsorship upgrades. Membership Benefits Enjoy benefits equivalent to a Sustaining-level ACORN Membership. Advertising Opportunities Place complimentary advertisements in our newsletter (banner ad in four issues/year), online ($300 value in Organic Directory) and at select ACORN events. Organic Brand Exposure Benefit from an exclusive package of promotional opportunities showcasing your brand and support through ALL of ACORN s promotional channels including ACORN and affiliate events, social media, website, newsletter, webinars, workshops and more! Tailored Opportunities Your generous support of ACORN and the organic movement in our region is greatly appreciated. As such, we are happy to discuss how we can tailor our program to be a perfect fit for your farm, business, or organization. We look forward to hearing from you! Janice Melanson, ACORN Executive Director Join ACORN and be a part of the fastest-growing trends in food and farming in Atlantic Canada Your Investment $2,500 Your support and engagement with the growing organic movement... Priceless! For more information or to become an ACORN Network Partner call 1-866-32-ACORN admin@acornorganic.org 2
ACORN NETWORK PARTNER BENEFITS Your Brand Travels with ACORN Across Atlantic Canada ACORN is actively expanding its reach with events and activities taking place across Atlantic Canada throughout the year. As an ACORN Network Partner, your brand will have a presence at ACORN's numerous promotional opportunities, including: Farmers Markets throughout the region Trade show exhibits at like-minded events In-store displays at retail locations Workshops with growers, farmers, consumers and gardeners Events run by ACORN Organic Ambassadors And many more! Exclusive Partner Promotion Benefits Organic Brand Presence Social Media Exposure Webinar Brand Recognition Host Sponsor Workshop Address Newsletter Ads Online Organic Directory Ad Recognition Your brand will have a presence everywhere ACORN is present! Your brand exposed to ACORN s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram followers on a regular basis. (Facebook: 4,500+ Likes / Twitter: 2,000+ followers) Your brand recognized as Network Partner during at least two (2) ACORN webinars. Recognized as a host sponsor for two (2) events of your choice. Deliver personalized message at one (1) ACORN workshop of your choice. Banner ad in all four (4) issues of ACORN s newsletter. Website ad in ACORN s online Local Organic Directory (ACORN website). Prominent recognition on signage and ACORN website acknowledging your brand as a Network Partner. Conference & Trade Show Benefits Complimentary Table Sponsor Upgrade Discounts Brand Recognition Conference Discounts Complimentary Trade show table with one (1) free Full Conference Pass. Discounted prices for all Sponsor level Conference packages. Your logo prominently displayed during PowerPoint presentation. Conference member registration discount for up to four (4) associates. Membership Benefits Advertising Discounts AGM Promotion Workshop Discount 10% off all additional advertising opportunities. Opportunity for logo, banners and table. Workshop discounts for up to four (4) associates. For more information or to become an ACORN Network Partner: 1-866-32-ACORN admin@acornorganic.org 3
The largest agricultural conference in Eastern Canada offering incredible networking opportunities for agriculture in the Atlantic Region and beyond! www.acornconference.org 500+ Attendees All-Organic Banquet 40+ Workshops Vibrant Trade Show
Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Seed Golden Sun Silver Water Bronze Soil Sponsor a Speaker Network Partner Pricing $2,500 $1,000 $500 $1,000 (Full) $500 (Co) Regular Pricing $5,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 (Full) $500 (Co) CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW ACCESS Naming rights for one (1) workshop room for duration of Conference Priority placement at Trade show 1 st Pick 2 nd Pick Extra-wide Trade show space 12' Table, 14' Space 6' Table, 10' Space 6' Table, 8' Space Full Conference Pass (includes 100% organic, locally-sourced Banquet) 4 Passes 3 Passes 2 Passes 2 Banquet Tickets 1 Banquet Ticket Stage address at a major Conference function (e.g. Kickoff or Banquet) Introduce one (1) Workshop Product / literature distribution in Conference Welcome Package (distributed to 500+ Conference goers $150 value) BRAND RECOGNITION Verbal Recognition Kick-off, Banquet, Plenaries, Room Mention Kick-off, Banquet, Plenaries Speaker Presentation Speaker Presentation Logo prominently displayed on ACORN Powerpoint presentation One (1) Full Slide and All Slides All Slides Two (2) Slides One (1) Slide Logo on Conference print materials Poster (tier 1), Postcard, Large Ads Poster (tier 2), Postcard, Large Ads Poster (tier 3) Poster (tier 3) Poster (tier 3) Brand recognition in ACORN quarterly printed newsletter Two (2) ads ¼ page or banner One (1) banner ad Logo Pre- and Post- Conference Brand recognition during Facebook (4,500+ Likes) and Twitter (2,000+ followers) campaigns ADVERTISING Complimentary banner ad in Conference program Complimentary banner ad with link to your website in monthly e-newsletter (4,500 subscribers!) Pre- and Post- Conference Post-Conference Rotating ad on Conference website ($300 value) MEMBERSHIP 1-Year ACORN Membership Sustaining ($250) Business ($100) Business ($100) 5
Registration Form November 27 29, 2017 Best Western Glengarry in Truro, Nova Scotia Register and pay for your 2017 conference sponsorship before February 1, 2017, and ACORN will offer all rates at a 10% early bird discount (does not apply to Network Partnership, which includes with significant discounts on conference rates)! Please take note that our Trade Show sells out every year with wait lists, so don t delay book today! (50% deposit or full payment is required to secure your registration.) Please note that ACORN charges a 10% administrative fee to process any refunds. No refunds will be issued after November 1, 2017. Business / Organization Mailing Address Phone Number(s) Email Website Type of Business / Product Information Name(s) to appear on Badge(s) Network Partner Pricing Total YES! I would like to become an ACORN Network Partner. $2,500 Conference Participation Options Platinum Seed Sponsor A Room Golden Sun Silver Water Brand your company name as one of four (4) workshop rooms. LIMITED! Big table, Big presence and a chance to address the crowd with your own personal message. Ideal for those companies wanting to stand out from the rest, with a chance to make it personal by introducing a workshop of your choice! Regular Price Network Partner Price $5,000 $2,500 $3,000 $1,000 $2,000 $500 Bronze Soil Sponsor A Speaker Attribute your company to our featured speakers by sponsoring a speaker! $1,000 (full) $500 (co) *Trade Show Table 6' space for table top exhibits (6' table, tablecloth and chairs) and one (1) Full Pass (meals inc.). $895 $795 (sponsor) Included Non-profit / Community Group Table 6' table and two (2) chairs. Tables are limited and intended for non-profit / community groups that have annual budgets below $75,000. Please book as early as possible. Workshop passes and meals are not included. ADD-ONS $200 n/a Website Ad Trade Show Extended Space Literature Distribution 1-Year ACORN Sustaining Membership 1-Year rotating ad on ACORN website and conference website Ideal for those with stand-alone exhibits (pop-up booths) up to 8' wide. For booths wider than 8', please contact ACORN (6' table, tablecloth and chairs provided with all Trade Show packages). Distribution in Conference Welcome Package (distributed to 500+ Conference goers $150 value) $300 $100 / 2' addition $150 Member discount applies immediately! $250 Payment Options: Please scan and email, mail, or fax to: o Credit Card (Visa/MC) o Cheque (to ACORN) Credit Card Type: o Visa o Mastercard Card Number: CVC: Expiry Date: ACORN P.O. Box 6343 Sackville NB E4L 1G6 Email: transition@acornorganic.org Phone: 1-866-322-2676 / 506-536-2867 Fax: 506-536-0221 6
Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network Atlantic Canada's premiere resource for sustainable and organic agriculture from seed, to farm to consumer ACORN brings the whole picture together in a unified network. A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ACORN PROMOTES ORGANIC AGRICULTURE BY Facilitating information exchange between and amongst organizations and individuals Coordinating non-formal education for producers through to consumers Networking with all interested parties both regionally and nationally WWW.ACORNORGANIC.ORG