FLAGGL 2018 Conference Information & Sponsorship Package August 20-22 Hyatt Regency Orlando Orlando, Florida www.flaggl.org 1
Board of Directors About FLAGGL The Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders was founded in order to: Promote the education and training of lenders serving the small business community providing affordable, timely training to ensure that lenders, packagers, attorneys and other professionals are processing government guaranteed loans in accordance with current rules and regulations of the United States Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture. Advance the goals and mission of the United States Small Business Administration by furthering the development of small business concerns, assisting in the delivery of capital to the small business community and conducting public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, or other similar programs. About our Conference This year s conference is expected to host a cross section of attendees from various industry institutions throughout the state of Florida and will include general sessions, keynote addresses, breakout sessions and networking opportunities with other colleagues and SBA officials. We are currently in the process of forming the agenda and will provide updates regularly as speakers and sessions are confirmed. Some topics from this year s agenda may include*: Navigating the New SOP 50 10 5 (J) - Let's Talk! Building your Brand - LinkedIn and Beyond Creating an Effective SBA Lending Team Strategies for Protecting your Guaranty Communication in the Digital Age - Targeting your Audience How to Grow your Pipeline & Exceed your Production Goals *Agenda formulation in progress topics subject to change President Deborah Petrell Florida First Capital Finance Corp. 561-756-1745 debbie@ffcfc.com Chair-Elect Victor Diaz Starfield & Smith, PC 407-618-0694 VDiaz@starfieldsmith.com Secretary Sandra Anderson Sunshine Economic Development Corp. 727-828-8018 sanderson@sunshineedc.com Richard McClintock Chase Business Banking Richard.d.McClintock@chase.com Lynne Singletary BankUnited LSingletary@BankUnited.com Fred Schmid Fidelity Bank Fred.Schmid@lionbank.com Teressa Galloway American Momentum Bank tgalloway@americanmomentum.bank 2 Treasurer Lynne Singletary BankUnited 321-972-8840 LSingletary@BankUnited.com Preceding Chair Rick Von Minden United Community Bank 954-916-2628 rick_vonminden@ucbi.com Vincent Muratore Stone Bank vinny@stonebank.com Marianne Keehan TD Bank Marianne.Keehan@td.com Ray Drew ReadyCap Lending Ray.Drew@rclending.com
Conference Itinerary Monday 8/20 Tuesday 8/21 Wednesday, 8/22 Golf Tournament Exhibitor & Attendee Check-in Welcome Reception Conference Venue Hyatt Regency Orlando is an iconic hotel in the heart of everything Orlando, Florida has to offer - theme parks, shopping, dining, and nightlife. There s something for everyone, including: two sparkling pools, a fullservice spa and salon, StayFit Gym, tennis courts, bicycle rentals, and beautiful indoor and outdoor event space. Indulge in locally inspired cuisine with five full-service restaurants, two bars, a grab & go market and 24-hour room service. Explore the area with two daily I-Ride Trolley tickets to I-Drive locations including Pointe Orlando, I-Drive 360, SeaWorld and Aquatica. Just minutes from Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Breakfast Welcome Address General Session Keynote Luncheon All-Day Breakout Sessions Reception Breakfast General Session Prizes & Awards 3
Hotel Reservations Group Rate $195 Rates are good up to three days pre and post conference dates pending availability. A limited number of rooms are available for nights prior to conference start, so if you re golfing, be sure to make your reservation now for the night of the 19 th. Rooms will book VERY QUICKLY we sell out every year. To reserve your room: Visit FLAGGL.org/Events For government rates, email FLAGGL@eventfullyyourz.com Activities & Networking Events Sponsored by YOU Our sponsors will be front and center during our three networking events. Our GOLF TOURNAMENT on Monday morning will have a shotgun start at 9:00 am. One Platinum level sponsor will have an opportunity to choose exclusive tournament sponsorship, including signage at the entrance to the club, hole-in-one prize sponsorship, boxed lunch sponsorship, and an opportunity to provide a sponsored golf promo item. Individual contest holes will also be sponsored by remaining Platinum and Gold sponsors. Cost for the tournament is $135 per player and includes lunch and drink tickets. Golf can be added during sponsor or attendee registration. 4
Our WELCOME RECEPTION on Monday evening will be held in the exhibitor hall from 5:30-7:00 pm. One Platinum level sponsor will have an opportunity to choose exclusive reception sponsorship, including signage at the entrance and a specialty drink in your name. The reception will include hors d oeuvres and cocktails. Our Reception on Tuesday evening will be held on property from 6:00-8:00 pm. Our DIAMOND level sponsor will have exclusive sponsorship of this well-attended event including signage at the entrance and a specialty drink in your name. 5
Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits With thousands of contacts across the state of Florida, FLAGGL has an extensive reach. Our conference email blasts will reach professionals in the small business industry every 2-4 weeks, leading up to the start of the conference. All conference sponsors will have prominent placement on these email blasts and on our website, based on level of commitment. The exhibitor hall will be placed directly within the first portion of the ballroom, so that attendees must enter through the exhibit hall to attend all general sessions and meals. Throughout the conference, we ensure that there is a significant amount of time between sessions for networking and exhibitor visits. In addition, all food and beverage is placed directly in the exhibitor hall. Premier Sponsor Levels DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD Exclusive Sponsor of Tuesday Reception N/A N/A Complimentary Exhibit Booth Complimentary Attendees 3 2 1 Complimentary Golfers 2 N/A N/A Additional Attendees at Half Price 2 2 1 Your Logo on Choice of Attendee Materials N/A Choice of Event Sponsorship N/A N/A Returning Sponsor 5% Discount N/A Advance Attendee Contact List One Month Prior One Week Prior One Week Prior * The above represents high level benefits for comparison purposes. See full listing of all benefits to follow for additional information. 6
DIAMOND LEVEL $5000 This is an EXCLUSIVE Sponsorship Level only ONE Diamond sponsor will be awarded first come, first served Conference Attendees 3 Free Attendees 2 Additional at 50% Discount Unlimited Attendees at $299 2 Free Golfers Exhibit Booth Complimentary 8 x10 Booth Prime Placement in BEST Location Advance Exposure Logo on FLAGGL Website Logo on all Conference emails Exclusive advance receipt of attendee list one month prior, along with one week prior with all other sponsors Loyalty Discount 5% Loyalty Discount on 2019 Platinum or Diamond sponsorship Conference Visibility Verbal recognition during conference welcome and closing with opportunity for someone from your company to introduce one of our general session speakers Signage on one sponsored contest hole during golf tournament Exclusive Sponsor of Tuesday evening reception includes signage and verbal recognition Featured Sponsor on Mobile App with rotating banner ads and interactive exhibit booth locator Opportunity to provide branded ad slide to display during all general sessions Logo as presenting sponsor on banner signage at registration and on main stage Opportunity to provide branded banner or signage for display on main stage or in registration area Your logo on one of the following attendee materials (choices shared with Platinum sponsors first to register receives first choice): Conference Bags, Lanyards/Badges, Notebook/Padfolio, Other Promo Item, Mini Agenda, Conference WiFi Opportunity to provide branded promotional item for inclusion in all attendee bags All Sponsor levels include one-year membership in FLAGGL for your organization, including posting on our FLAGGL website 7
PLATINUM LEVEL $4000 Conference Attendees 2 Free Attendees 2 Additional at 50% Discount Exhibit Booth Complimentary 8 x10 Booth Prime Placement in High Traffic Area Advance Exposure Logo on FLAGGL Website Logo on all Conference emails Advance receipt of attendee list one week prior with all other sponsors Loyalty Discount 5% Loyalty Discount on 2019 Platinum or Diamond sponsorship Conference Visibility Verbal recognition during conference welcome and closing Signage on one sponsored contest hole during golf tournament Rotating banner ad and interactive exhibit booth locator on Mobile App Choice of sponsorship of one of the following (first to register receives first choice): Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Welcome Breakfast (includes introduction of speaker), Keynote Luncheon (includes introduction of speaker), Grand Prize Drawing, Mobile Charging Station Opportunity to provide branded ad slide to display during all general sessions Logo on banner signage at registration and on main stage Your logo on one of the following attendee materials (choices shared with Diamond and Platinum sponsors first to register receives first choice): Conference Bags, Lanyards/Badges, Notebook/Padfolio, Other Promo Item, Mini Agenda, Conference WiFi Opportunity to provide branded promotional item for inclusion in all attendee bags All Sponsor levels include one-year membership in FLAGGL for your organization, including posting on our FLAGGL website 8
GOLD LEVEL $2500 Conference Attendees 1 Free Attendee 1 Additional at 50% Discount Exhibit Booth Complimentary 8 x10 Booth Advance Exposure Conference Visibility Signage on one sponsored contest hole during golf tournament Rotating banner ad and interactive exhibit booth locator on Mobile App Co-sponsorship of all morning and afternoon breaks with other Gold sponsors Opportunity to provide branded ad slide to display during all general sessions Logo on banner signage at registration and on main stage Opportunity to provide branded promotional item for inclusion in all attendee bags Logo on FLAGGL Website Logo on all Conference emails Advance receipt of attendee list one week prior with all other sponsors All Sponsor levels include one-year membership in FLAGGL for your organization, including posting on our FLAGGL website 9
SILVER LEVEL $1000 Conference Attendees None included Advance Exposure Conference Visibility Logo on banner signage at registration and on main stage Opportunity to provide branded promotional item for inclusion in all attendee bags Logo on FLAGGL Website Logo on all Conference emails Advance receipt of attendee list one week prior with all other sponsors EXHIBITOR ONLY $1500 Conference Attendees 1 Free Exhibitor Attendee Exhibit Booth Complimentary 8 x10 Booth Advance Exposure Logo on FLAGGL Website Logo on all Conference emails Advance receipt of attendee list one week prior with all other sponsors Conference Visibility Logo on banner signage at registration and on main stage Opportunity to provide branded promotional item for inclusion in all attendee bags 10 All Sponsor levels include one-year membership in FLAGGL for your organization, including posting on our FLAGGL website
How To Sponsor To register, visit our website at www.flaggl.org/events and click. Or access the registration site directly at: https://eventfullyyourz.wufoo.com/forms/flaggl-2018-sponsorexhibitor-registration/ Reasons to Register Early: First choice of exclusive sponsorship options Exhibitor spaces will fill up fast (we have sold out every year) Booth space assignments are assigned based on sponsorship level and order of registration, so the earlier you register, the better placement you will have Sponsors are listed on each email blast announcement to our database and on our website registering early maximizes your visibility Registering Attendees: Early Bird pricing of $349 applies until April 13 th, at which time prices increase to $399 until July 1 st. Late registration rates of $449 apply after July 2 nd. To register attendees outside of a sponsorship, visit our event registration page at: https://eventfullyyourz.wufoo.com/forms/flaggl-2018-attendee-registration/ Sponsorship Questions: Please contact our event management team at FLAGGL@eventfullyyourz.com for all conference related questions or call 844-887-6477. Our group website is www.flaggl.org, which will be a good resource for conference information, and will list all of our current sponsors. Sponsorship Chair: Fred Schmid fred.schmid@att.net 11