Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximum Visibility

We anticipate our conference attendance to be the perfect audience for your company! Business and financial decision makers and doers, treasury and technology - all looking for the latest solutions for success!

Choose the level of sponsorship that fits your marketing plan and budget: Anchor, Platinum, Gold, Bronze or Blue Ribbon

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Linda Bradfield 1-800-626-4733 or 504-525-6779 Ext. 21 Contact Linda Online

Anchor Sponsorship
Investment: $10,000

• Premium Visibility
  • Highest level of visibility
    
  • Most prominent booth in exhibit hall
    
  • Prominent placement of logo and signage
    
  • Marquee positioning on SFE's Conference website
• Reception Sponsorship
  • Opportunity to deliver five-minute, company specific message or video at the conference opening session
  • Value $5,000
• Free Double Booth
  • Value up to $2,185
• Three Complimentary Conference Passes
  • Passes good for staff, customer or prospects
  • Value up to $1,200
    

Platinum Level Sponsorships
Investment: $4,000 - $9,999

• General Sessions
  • Tuesday afternoon Opening Session, Wednesday or Thursday morning General Sessions
  • Sponsor's key representative will have a brief opportunity to address attendees from the stage when they are recognized as the sponsor of the session. Display your company's literature on a table provided in the ballroom.
  • $5,000 each

• Luncheon – Wednesday or Thursday
  • Your company will be remembered as the meal is savored and business relationships are cultivated! How often are you able to take so many customers to lunch on the same day?
  • Sponsor's key representative will have a brief opportunity to address attendees from the stage when they are recognized as the sponsor of the session. Display your company's literature on a table provided in the ballroom.
  • $4,500 each

• Exhibit Hall Reception – Tuesday Evening
  • Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served as attendees meet with peers and speakers. The evening reception promises to be a conference highlight. This is an effective way for you to network on a more informal basis.
  • $5,000

• Golf Tournament - Monday, May 7
  • Shell Landing Golf Club, Gautier, MS
  • This event gives you the opportunity to get your organization's name in front of your customers and potential customers. This is a fabulous opportunity to network and have FUN. The sponsorship includes: Green Fees, Carts, Range Balls, Grab and Go Lunch, and Refreshments on the course. The event may be co-sponsored. (May qualify for Platinum, Gold, Bronze, or Blue Ribbon depending upon investment level.)
  • $ - Your Budget (SOLD)

• Grand Prize
  • Your company will be remembered as a key conference contributor and industry participant. Popular prizes include: Computers, TVs, Trips, etc. (May qualify for Platinum, Gold, Bronze, or Blue Ribbon depending upon investment level.)
  • $ - Your Budget

Gold Level Sponsorships
Investment: $2,000 - $3,999

• Continental Breakfast - Wednesday or Thursday
• All in attendance are sure to take advantage of the most important meal of the day, as they meet and discuss issues of the industry and issues of the day. Put your name on the breakfasts and highlight your importaht products and services.
• $2,800 each each

Bronze Level Sponsorships
Investment: $1,100

• Coffee Breaks - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
• Offer attendees the opportunity to relax between sessions while enjoying refreshments and light snacks in the morning and afternoon. The breaks are appreciated and this audience will thank you! Supply your own promotional mugs, napkins, etc. (optional)
• $1,100 per break

Blue Ribbon Level Sponsorships
Investment: Your Budget

• Hospitality Suite - Wednesday Evening
• Invite conference attendees to drop by your suite to enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee or whatever you choose. This is an excellent opportunity to network while having fun!
• $ - Your Budget

• Company Logo on Printed Conference Material
• $500
  • Conference Brochure
  • On-Site Guide
  • Your company will be listed in our conference brochure and on-site program. (May qualify for Platinum, Gold, Bronze, or Blue Ribbon depending upon investment level.)

• Closing Session Cash Drawing - $400
• Door Prizes - Your Budget
• Golf Tournament Gift Bag Items - Your Budget
• Golf Tournament Prizes - Your Budget

Sponsorship Benefit Comparison

	Anchor $10,000	Platinum $4,000 - $5,000	Gold $2,000 - $3,999	Bronze $1,100	Blue Your budget
PREMIUM VISIBILITY: Most prominent booth in exhibit hall	X
Prominent placement of logo and signage	X
Marquee positioning on SFE's conference website	X
Reception Sponsor	X
Five-minute, company-specific message or video at opening session	X
FREE double booth	X
Three FREE registrations for employees, customers or prospects	X
Recognition in the final program booklet	X	X	X	X	X
Signage at the event thanking the sponsor(s)	X	X	X	X	X
Video Screen recognition at the General Session	X	X
Right of first refusal to sponsor the same event the following year	X	X	X	X
FREE Pre-registration labels for pre-conference mailings	X	X	X	X	X
Company name recognition in conference promotional materials	X	X	X	X
Ability to place marketing materials at the sponsored event	X	X	X
Three FREE registrations for your company employees*	X	X	X	X	X
Registration fee for employees at member discount price	X	X	X
FREE 10' x 10' Exhibit Booth and ability to purchase*		X
Company description and contact information on conference web site	X	X	X	X	X
Expanded print and online listing on conference web site	X	X	X
Colored name badge ribbons to indicate your level of sponsorship	X	X	X	X	X
Recognition at your booth to indicate your level of sponsorship	X	X	X
VIP seating at luncheons	X	X	X
Signage at registration desk	X	X	X
*If co-sponsored, must purchase booth, 2 Free badges for each company