Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

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Sponsoring or exhibiting is an effective way to build recognition for your business. As a sponsor or exhibitor, your support will assist in ensuring a highly successful conference while enabling you to market your company or organization to 400 anticipated attendees throughout Illinois and the Midwest.

Every effort is being made to provide as much face-time between sponsors/exhibitors and attendees as possible. Exhibitor information and sponsorship levels are detailed below. Each level provides a multitude of
benefits that allow you to showcase your organization, products and services, with great opportunities to interact with attendees.

Make the most of your time and budget to Sponsor or Exhibit what is essentially two conferences for one low price for a great value!

We guarantee maximum value for your sponsor or exhibitor dollar!
As always, your registration is *all-inclusive

Platinum - $10,000	Double Booth & Conference Registrations (quantity of registrations are negotiable as needed) Full page advertisement in conference program Business Link (logo and website) on Conference website denoting sponsorship level
Gold - $5,000	Double Booth & 4 Conference Registrations Half page advertisement in conference program Business Link (logo and website) on Conference website denoting sponsorship level
Silver - $2,500	Single Booth & 2 Conference Registrations Quarter page vertical advertisement in conference program Business Link (logo and website) on Conference website denoting sponsorship level
Bronze - $1,000	Single Booth & 1 Conference Registration Business card advertisement in conference program Business Link (logo and website) on Conference website denoting sponsorship level
Carbon Footprint Green Sponsorship - $2,000	First time opportunity for special Green Sponsor. Sponsorship donation pays for carbon offset credits to neutralize the environmental impact of the conference. Registration benefits negotiable. Payment by check only, please. Offset credits will be purchased from Live Neutral.Org. See www.liveneutral.org for online calculators.

In addition, sponsor levels above will receive recognition in the conference program and prominent on-site signage.

Basic Exhibitor Information

$525 MEMBER • $595 NON-MEMBER

Member Rate applies to any current member in good standing of either IRA or SWANA.
Basic exhibitor fees are *all-inclusive and entitle one (1) company representative
from your organization to attend sessions, receive conference registration
materials, meals, and a listing in the exhibitor section of the conference program.
Advertisements in the conference program can be purchased for an additional fee.

$25 late registration fee applies after May 15, 2008.

Exhibit Hall Hours And Set Up Time

Hours: Tuesday June 10, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Set Up: Monday June 9, 1:00-6:00 PM or Tuesday June 12, 7:00-10:00 AM

Tear Down: Tuesday June 10, 7:30-9:00 PM or Wed June 13, 7:00-11:00 AM

Booth Details

Includes 8/10 booth with pipe and drape, 6 ft. table, 2 chairs, company sign, carpeted hall.

Silent Auction

Participating in the Silent Auction is a great way to maximize face time with conference attendees. Auction items are to be valued at $25 or more. The item(s) you donate will be placed at your booth during exhibit hours with the final auction during the evening reception. Auction sheets will be provided. Silent Auction proceeds go toward each host organization's educational initiatives and scholarship funds.

Additional Sponsorships

Golf Hole - $250	Includes company sign placed on course and 1 player. Golf Sponsorships are also listed in conference program and on-site signs.
Golf Hole with Foursome - $500	Includes sign with company name on course and 4 players. Golf sponsors will also be listed in conference program and onsite signs.
Break - Tuesday Exhibit Hall Grand Opening - $1500	Includes I.D sign to be placed on break table denoting sponsorship, and recognition in the conference program.
Break -Tuesday Afternoon Break in Exhibit Hall - $1500
Silent Auction Reception Sponsorship - $3000	Sponsorship donation helps to cover cost of 2 drink tickets per person during the Silent Auction Reception in the Exhibit Hall Tuesday June 10. Sponsorship will be acknowledged with dedicated sign placed by beverage station(s), acknowledgement in conference program, website and other on-site signage. Does not include registration.
Wednesday June 11-Hot Breakfast Sponsorship - $1500	Sponsorship donation helps cover the cost of the hot breakfast buffet served Wednesday morning. Sponsorship will be acknowledged with dedicated sign placed by buffet table, acknowledgement in conference program, website and other on-site signage. Does not include registration.
Wednesday June 11-Beverage Break Sponsorship - $750	Sponsorship donation covers cost of beverages provided at break station. Sponsorship will be acknowledged with dedicated sign placed by break station, acknowledgement in conference program, website and other on-site signage. Does not include registration.

*All-inclusive entitles registered representative from members’ organization to attend sessions, receive conference registration materials, meals and a listing in the exhibitor section of the conference program. Golf play and tours are an additional fee. All-inclusive does not apply to Break or Golf Hole Sponsorships.

2008 CONFERENCE PROGRAM AD RATES Camera ready black & white artwork no larger than the size specified MUST BE submitted no later than May 15.
	$400 Full Page (8"w x 10" l)	$150 1/4 Page Vertical (3-1/2"w x5"l)
	$225 1/2 Page Horizontal (8"w x 5" l)	$100 1/8 page or Business Card

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Questions? Contact Mike Mitchell at (708) 358-0050
coordinator@illinoisjointconference.com