DAVIDSON COUNTY / NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE / JULY 13-16, 2018 2018 NACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT NACo The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. VISION Healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the United States. STRONGER COUNTIES. STRONGER AMERICA.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The NACo Annual Conference and Exhibition is the only meeting that draws a cross section of elected officials and county staff from across the country. Attendees from rural and urban counties come together for four days of education, networking and sessions aimed to help improve residents lives and the efficiency of county government. CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT This event offers a tremendous opportunity for corporate partners to engage with NACo s members and showcase their brand in a solutionsoriented way. Please review this packet for a specific breakdown of sponsorship options and more information. If you are interested in exploring other ideas, don t hesitate to contact us! We would be happy to find the best solutions for your company s needs. Tony Jamison Business Development Manager National Association of Counties Direct Line: 202.661.8843 Email: tjamison@naco.org
AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP $40,000 This sponsorship offers your company a unique opportunity to help design a widely-attended event, during which your executive will have up to two minutes to address the 900+ attendees. Five complimentary conference registrations Five invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception 16 reserved seats (two rounds of eight) Two-minute speaking role in front of the 900+ luncheon attendees Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app Opportunity to place one promotional piece or small giveaway at each attendee s seat One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEPTION AND DINNER SPONSORSHIP $25,000 Attend and sponsor this exclusive, invitation only Board of Directors Cocktail Reception and Dinner. Your company will receive logo recognition during the event. Three complimentary conference registrations Three invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception Verbal recognition at the Board of Directors Reception and Dinner Verbal recognition at both General Sessions Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app contact information One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations)
GENERAL SESSION SPONSORSHIP $20,000 PER SESSION (LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS) Compared with the other sponsorship opportunities, this one offers the most visibility! Your executive will be invited to the Green Room to meet other General Session speakers and NACo leaders. He or she will have up to two minutes to address the 2,000+ conference attendees. Three complimentary conference registrations Three invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception 10 reserved seats at a prime viewing location Executive access to the backstage Green Room to network with speakers and NACo leaders Two-minute speaking role in front of the 2,000+ conference attendees Verbal recognition at both General Sessions Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations)
OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP $20,000 PER SESSION (LIMITED TO FIVE SPONSORS) Sponsor the kick-off to the conference! Your company s logo will be prominently featured at this mustattend social event, which draws 1,000+ NACo leaders and county officials. Five complimentary conference registrations Five invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception Opportunity to host a special activity for 1,000+ event attendees Opportunity to showcase custom signs and banners Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations)
CLOSING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP $20,000 PER SESSION (LIMITED TO FIVE SPONSORS) Sponsor the final party of the conference! Your company s logo will be prominently featured at this must-attend social event, which draws 1,000+ NACo leaders and county officials. Five complimentary conference registrations Five invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception Opportunity to host a special activity for 1,000+ event attendees Opportunity to showcase custom signs and banners Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations) CONVENTION CENTER ADVERTISING $15,000 (LIMITED TO FIVE SPONSORS) Display your company s advertisement at the center of the action. One 4 x15 one-sided banner displayed in high traffic area at convention center One electronic billboard rotation: 4 x7 (approx.) ad will display for 20 seconds every two minutes One 5 x8 carpet sticker (four-color) in exhibit hall contact information
CHARGING STATION SPONSORSHIP $15,000 (LIMITED TO TWO SPONSORS) Choose this option and your company s logo will be prominently displayed where all attendees can charge up their smartphones, tablets and laptops. Logo recognition on signage next to charging station Opportunity to place promotional materials in the charging station HOTEL KEY CARDS SPONSORSHIP $15,000 Attendees staying at the official NACo Conference Hotels will be given branded key cards for their rooms. This opportunity also includes: LANYARDS SPONSORSHIP $15,000 All conference attendees will receive their badges attached to a lanyard. Your logo will be printed on these lanyards, which will be worn throughout the conference to all events and activities. This opportunity also includes:
FOCUS GROUP SPONSORSHIP $10,000 Interested in learning more about how counties function and face challenges in areas such as economic development, public safety and infrastructure? Sponsor a focus group and conduct specific research by interacting with county leaders. NEW MEMBER/FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP $10,000 Meet and engage with NACo's newest members and first-time conference attendees as they learn the "in's and out's" of NACo. Your company will be given the opportunity to deliver brief welcome remarks, provide brand swag and receive visibility throughout the event. contact information
Wi-Fi AND APP SPONSORSHIP $10,000 Attendees that connect to NACo s Complimentary WiFi Service will immediately be directed to your company s designated splash page. Up to 600 users at one time can be accommodated. All conference attendees will also see your company's logo when they log in to the conference app. Two invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception Logo recognition with hyperlink on home page of NACo Conference mobile app DELEGATE BAG SPONSORSHIP $10,000 Upon registering for the conference, attendees and guests can opt to receive a delegate bag when picking up their badges. These bags are used throughout the conference to carry the conference program and other materials and are often taken home for use post-event. Your color logo (along with NACo s conference logo) will be printed on these bags and will be in the hands of 2,000+ attendees for four days! This opportunity also includes: For $2,500 more, you can add one item to be included in the bags.
COUNTY TALKS SPONSORSHIP $10,000 A theater set-up for 150 people will be constructed in the exhibit hall to host brief Ted Talk style sessions. Your company can purchase a slot to speak about particular solutions or services you provide for counties! Opportunity to place small promotional items on food/beverage displays For $5,000 more, you can have breakfast served in the theater during your slot. For $10,000 more, you can have lunch served in the theater during your slot. If you choose either of these options, the opportunity will also include: Four invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception One 10 x10 complimentary booth in the exhibit hall (which comes with three extra complimentary conference registrations) BEVERAGE SERVICE SPONSORSHIP IN EXHIBIT HALL $10,000 Long days of sessions make caffeine a popular commodity at this conference. Don t miss the opportunity to brand beverage stations with your company s logo! Logo recognition on coffee cup sleeves, napkins and signage by coffee stations Logo recognition in the final program
LUCC AND RAC RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP $7,500 Each year a special reception is held for the Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus groups, including elected officials and staff. Your company will receive verbal recognition at the event. contact information
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SPONSORSHIP $5,000 The Achievement Awards program is a non-competitive awards program which seeks to recognize innovative county government programs. One program from each category is selected and recognized at a luncheon at the Annual Conference every year. Your company can choose a preferred category and will be verbally recognized as the sponsor of that award! This opportunity also includes: Two invitations to the invitation only NACo Board of Directors Reception Eight reserved seats (one round) Logo recognition on awards Logo recognition on NACo s Conference mobile app FINAL PROGRAM AD SPONSORSHIP $1,500 PER AD (LIMIT OF SIX SPONSORS) Market directly to attendees by including an advertisement in the final conference program! Your ad will also be included in the digital version of the program book, which will be linked on the NACo website. The printed books, which are four-color publications, will be distributed to all conference attendees and serve as a reference for the entirety of the event.
2018 NACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM: Awards Luncheon ($40,000) Board of Directors Reception and Dinner Sponsorship ($25,000) General Session ($20,000) Opening Reception ($20,000) Closing Reception ($20,000) Convention Center Advertising ($15,000) Charging Station ($15,000) Hotel Key Cards ($15,000) Lanyards ($15,000) Focus Group Sponsorship ($10,000) New Member/First-Time Attendee Breakfast Sponsorship ($10,000) Wi-Fi and App Sponsorship ($10,000) Delegate Bag... ($10,000) q with one item included (+$2,500) County Talks Session ($10,000) q with breakfast (+$5,000) q with lunch (+$10,000) Beverage Service in Exhibit Hall ($10,000) LUCC And RAC Reception Sponsorship ($7,500) Achievement Awards ($5,000) Final Program Ad ($1,500) COMPANY NAME COMPANY CONTACT BILLING ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL
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