2017-2018 Sponsorship Prospectus
FROM THE DESK OF MPI GREATER ORLANDO PRESIDENT Learn, Serve, Lead. That s the goal for the 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Our team is committed to engaging members on a more meaningful level and providing new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Other initiatives are: Our new B2B campaign will highlight the buying power of MPI Orlando and generate measurable ROI for sponsors and members alike. The Membership Committee will hold several focus groups this year to collect data and get a better understanding of your wants and needs. Special Events will focus on creating memorable experiences that showcase the Orlando marketplace and promote connections through networking. Marketing & Communications will launch Monday Minute, a bi-weekly newsletter that gives a short synopsis of what s happening in MPI Orlando. This engagement piece will also include things such as monthly Member Spotlight and Chapter High Fives. Leadership Development will work in tandem with the MPI student chapter at UCF to provide mentorship opportunities for tomorrow s leaders. Education will take a targeted approach to finding topics and speakers that meet our members needs. Offerings will include Coffee Talks, Education Luncheons, and Global Meetings Industry Day. Education will also join forces with Special Events to provide several combined education/networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event. Thanks for your continued support of MPI Orlando. Warm regards, Stacey Engelmann
MPI GREATER ORLANDO = YOUR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS PARTNER Your Target Audience When you partner with MPI Orlando, you are not only reaching the current chapter membership, you re visible to an entire industry. The MPI Orlando website receives traffic from members and non-members from around the world. Meeting planners use the MPI Orlando website as a tool for planning their event in our world-class destination. Faculty Members Buy MPI Members buy from MPI sponsors and suppliers because they know that the value of their organizations' goal is understood by their fellow chapter members. Our members believe in working with companies they know and trust. Let us help you familiarize our members with your products and services. Buying Power $23 Billion in buying decisions are controlled by MPI members. $344 Million is the annual buying power of MPI Orlando members. 86% of members sponsor or advertise with MPI. As the leading meetings & convention destination in the country, Orlando captures a vast amount of those dollars. Student Government Meeting Professional Corporate Meeting Professional Supplier Meeting Professional Meeting Management Professional Association/Non Profit Meeting Professional
MPI GREATER ORLANDO = PREMIER EDUCATION & NETWORKING Education Meetings MPI Orlando produces 6 Educational Luncheons annually featuring leading industry speakers. Topics provide continuing education credits consistent with CMP and CMM domains. Coffee Talks MPI Orlando coordinates Coffee Talks with peer-to-peer educational discussions in a casual setting. This is an intimate networking opportunity. After 5 Events Our signature After 5 events provide a networking opportunity for meeting professionals that want to enjoy some extra networking in their busy schedules. The events also showcase popular venues around town. Special Events MPI Orlando offers members a series of Special Events throughout the year to celebrate the seasons and to recognize outstanding members, partners and leaders in the chapter.
SPONSORSHIP AND PARTNER LEVELS AND BENEFITS BENEFITS Platinum $10,000 Gold $5,000 Silver $2,500 Bronze $1,000 Chapter Supporter $500 Chapter Friend $250 WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA / EMAIL MARKETING Monthly web banner Ad for (12) months Dedicated email to members announcing partnership A button ad on the MPI Orlando website Logo included in every bi-weekly Monday Minute Logo & hyperlink on MPI Orlando Strategic Partnership page Post recognizing partnership on MPI Orlando social media Logo & hyperlink on event registration page Name listed as sponsor in Sponsorship Prospectus ON-SITE PRESENCE Opportunity to greet guests as a host for Chapter Ignite event Opportunity to greet guests as a host of an Education event Opportunity to greet guests as a host of an After 5 event Opportunity to greet guests as a host of a Coffee Talk Ad in pre-show presentation at every Education luncheon Up to 3 minutes of stage time at chosen event 1 1 1 Exhibit Space at education events 3 2 1 Sponsor Ribbon on name badge at event Complimentary registration for (2) to an Education and/or After 5 Complimentary registration for (2) to a Coffee Talk meeting 3 events 2 events 1 event 3 meetings 2 meetings 2 meetings 1 meeting MEMBERSHIPS (CASH SPONSORSHIPS ONLY) (1) Preferred Complimentary MPI Orlando annual membership $100.00 off new MPI Orlando preferred membership or renewal $50.00 off new MPI Orlando preferred membership or renewal **Cash sponsorships equal cash value & in-kind donations are based on 50% of Retail Value For questions or to customize a package, please contact Gabriela McNeil, CMP, Director of Strategic Partnerships at strategicpartnerships@mpiorlando.org
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER Education Meeting Exclusive Table- $300 Opportunity to place marketing material on hosted table Host may invite members or non-members Education Meeting Table Host- $25 per Table Prime table location in the front with company name displayed on it Host to bring small giveaways and/or marketing material on hosted table Table hosts will be given dedicated time at the beginning of program to speak about their company to guests seated at the table Annual Golf Tournament Sponsor Opportunity to sponsor a golf hole Bar Sponsor Prize Sponsor Donation of Raffle Items Donation of items for Silent Auctions
2017-2018* MPI GREATER ORLANDO SPONSORS 1010 West Major Motors Ace Café Art Gallery at Mills Park Arthur's Creative Events & Catering Black Fire Steakhouse Blue Man Group Brion Price Photography Chocolate Compass Christie's Photographic Solutions Fogo de Chao Doubletree by Hilton at Universal Foodie Catering Four Seasons Resort Grand Wailea, Waldorf Astoria Resort Hard Rock Orlando Hub 925 Imprint Event Group IQ Event Planning It s Picture Jared Violin Lafayette s Lowe and Behold LTG Transportation Marriott Orlando Downtown Masterful Wine Events Mission Inn Resort Natasha The Psychic Lady OPAV- Orlando Productions Orlando Gift Baskets Omni Orlando at Champions Gate Omni Productions Orlando Wedding Party Rentals Play with a Purpose Premier Event Services Premier Piano Shows Regal Meetings & Events Smart Source Soliman Productions The Pub The Whiskey Tommy Bahama Unique Events Catering Universal Orlando Resort VIP Valet Waldorf Astoria Orlando MAC Production Group *2017-2018 Fiscal Year Sponsors Waldorf Astoria Orlando