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For telephonic or email registration, please contact Jeanne Weaver, Sigma Services, (256)533-6986 or smdconf@smdconf.org For questions on patron or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cristina Hinkle, Conference Sponsorships Chair, (chinkle@cohesionforce.com, or (256) 562-0600. For questions on golf sponsorship opportunities, please contact Steve Moore, Golf Tournament Chair, (256) 319-8382 or steve.moore@gh-systems.us or Sharon Adams, Golf Tournament Co-Chair, (256) 533-6986 or sharon.adams@sigma-services.com To guarantee a patron or sponsorship opportunity, payment must be made no later than June 1, 2008. |
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Titanium Patron Package (Limit 1) - SOLD OUT
Advertising/Signage Benefit:
- Corporate Logo Signage:
- Conference Concert Hall entrance sign
- Conference Hall Pillar sign
- Hallway sign to take away after the conference: 76x96
- Logo banner and link to company site on conference website (banner ad size is 468x60 pixels, animation is allowed, JPG, GIF, animated GIF, SWF files accepted)
- Conference Guide Full-Page Recognition of Patron status
- Huntsville Times Conference inserts advertisement (can use toward a larger ad with the Times, if desired.)
- Up to 2 company supplied infomercials in the Conference Hall and at the Opening Reception
- Conference tote bag advertisement insert
- Sponsor of a golf hole
Corporate Recognition:
- Award at 2008 Conference Opening Session on Tuesday, August 12; exact time to be determined.
- Recognition at each Conference Luncheon
- First priority for reserving exhibits space at the 2009 Space & Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition.
Events:
- A complimentary corporate hospitality suite of your choice in the North Hall for the duration of the conference, plus 300 stemless wine glasses for giveaways in the suite with both the corporate and conference logos.
- Sponsorship of the Conference Opening Night reception in the North Hall
- Complimentary golf foursome in the conference golf tournament
- Four (4) complimentary admissions to the conference and all proceedings and activities.
- 20 Rocket Diner drink tickets to give away at the conference
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Platinum Patron Package - $12,000
Advertising/Signage Benefit:
- Corporate Logo Signage:
- Conference Concert Hall entrance sign
- Conference Hall Pillar sign
- Hallway sign to take away after the conference: 36x96
- Logo banner and link to company site on conference website (banner ad size is 310x60 pixels, animation no longer than 10 seconds is allowed, JPG, GIF and animated GIF accepted)
- Conference Guide Full-Page Recognition of Patron status
- Huntsville Times Conference inserts advertisement (can use toward a larger ad with the Times, if desired.)
- Platinum Row Internet Café station sponsorship, located outside the north entrance to the South Hall with sponsorship signage displaying company logo above the workstation and on the workstation screen.
- Up to 2 company supplied infomercials in the Conference Hall and at the opening reception
- Conference tote bag advertisement insert
- Sponsor of a golf hole
Corporate Recognition:
- Award at 2008 Conference Opening Session on Tuesday, August 12, exact time to be determined.
- Recognition at each Conference Luncheon
- Second priority for reserving exhibits space at the 2009 Space & Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition.
Events:
- Complimentary golf foursome in the conference golf tournament
- Four (4) complimentary admissions to the conference and all proceedings and activities.
- 100 Rocket Diner drink tickets to giveaway at the conference
- 30 tickets for the Shoe Shine booth and the Oasis massage booth.
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Gold Patron Package - $7,500
Advertising/Signage Benefit:
- Corporate Logo Signage:
- Conference Concert Hall entrance sign
- Conference Hall Pillar sign
- Logo banner on conference website (banner ad size is 144x110 pixels, no animation, JPG and GIF accepted)
- Conference Guide Half-Page Recognition of Patron status
- Huntsville Times Conference inserts advertisement (can use toward a larger ad with the Times, if desired.)
- Internet Café station sponsorship, placed in the exhibit areas of the Conference with sponsorship signage displaying company logo above the workstation and on the workstation screen.
- One company supplied infomercial in the Conference Hall and at the Opening Reception
- Conference tote bag advertisement insert
- Sponsor of a golf hole
Corporate Recognition:
- Award at 2008 Conference Opening Session on Tuesday, August 12; exact time to be determined.
- Recognition at each Conference Luncheon
- Third priority for reserving exhibits space at the 2009 Space & Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition.
- Two (2) complimentary admissions to the conference and all proceedings and activities.
- 10 Diner drink tickets to giveaway at the conference
Events:
- Recognition as a sponsor of the five (5) Conference Refreshment Breaks with 200 blue coffee mugs provided during the conference at the break stations with the conference logo and your company logo on each.
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Silver Patron Package - $3,500
Advertising/Signage Benefit:
- Corporate Logo Signage:
- Conference Concert Hall entrance sign
- Conference Hall Pillar sign
- Logo banner on conference website (banner ad size is 144x60 pixels, no animation, JPG and GIF accepted)
- Conference Guide Quarter-Page Recognition of Patron status
- Huntsville Times Conference inserts advertisement (can use toward a larger ad with the Times, if desired.)
- Conference tote bag advertisement insert
- Sponsor of a golf hole
Corporate Recognition:
- Award at 2008 Conference Opening Session on Tuesday, August 12; exact time to be determined.
- Fourth priority for reserving exhibits space at the 2009 Space & Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition.
- Two (2) complimentary admissions to the conference and all proceedings and activities.
- 40 Diner drink tickets to giveaway at the conference
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Conference Luncheon Sponsor
Full Sponsorship Luncheon - $2,500
Shared Sponsorship - $1,250
(Sponsorship Opportunities available for Tuesday Luncheon and Wednesday Luncheon)
During the conference, luncheons will be held on Tuesday 12 August and Wednesday 13 August in the Von Braun Center North Hall for conference attendees.
- Sponsor will be noted in the conference guide.
- Display of the patron’s corporate logo in the luncheon area.
- Luncheon moderator recognition of sponsor.
- Designated Corporate Table with eight (8) complimentary tickets at the Conference Luncheon.
- Sponsor logo and infomercial will be displayed on audio visual screens prior to and after luncheon.
- Opportunity for sponsor to place a corporate giveaway at each attendee’s seat for the luncheon.
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Conference Media Center Sponsor - SOLD OUT
A great chance to reach the members of the press at the conference!
- Sponsor will be noted in the conference guide.
- Display of the sponsor’s logo at the entrance to and in the Media Center.
- Access for two (2) representatives to the Media Center.
- Food and beverage refreshments for conference media for the duration of the conference.
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Conference Exhibitors’ Lounge Sponsor - $1,500
Reach every exhibitor as they come to take a break off the exhibit floor!
- Sponsor will be noted in the conference guide.
- Display of the sponsor’s logo at the entrance to and in the Exhibitors’ Lounge and an advertisement (sponsor provided) in the lounge area.
- Food and beverage refreshments for conference exhibitors for the duration of the conference.
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Conference Guide Sponsor
Full Sponsorship - $2,000
Partial Sponsorship - $1000
(2 Sponsors Available)
Registration and Payment for this sponsorship is due NLT 8 July 2008.
This conference publication outlines the conference agenda and provides a location and brief description of each exhibitor represented at the conference. The Conference Guide will be provided in each Welcome Packet and to visitors to the conference. Full Sponsors will receive a full one-page black and white advertisement at the front of the Conference Guide. Partial Sponsors will receive a half-page black and white advertisement at the front of the Conference Guide.
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Internet Café Workstation Sponsor - $1,000
Each workstation will include your company logo mounted on top of the workstation for all to see as well as your company logo displayed on the computer monitor as a screen saver when the workstation is not being used. The sponsor will be noted in the Conference Guide.
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Water Bottle Sponsor - $1,600
(4 Sponsors Available)
This is a great opportunity to put your message in the hands of everyone at the conference. This sponsorship includes the production of 1,440 bottles of water with your company’s label and will be available at self-service kiosks during the conference. Each sponsor’s logo will be displayed at the kiosks and each kiosk will have a supply of each sponsors’ water each day. A credit will be displayed in the infomercial video designating the sponsor. The sponsor will be noted in the Conference Guide.
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Rocket Diner Sponsor - $1,000
(10 Sponsors Available)
There will be two Diners with one located in the South Hall and the second located in the East/West Hall. The Diners are designed in a 1950’s theme and will serve specialty coffee and tea, sodas, fruit smoothies and ice cream sundaes to anyone attending or visiting the conference. Each sponsor receives 100 coupons that can be handed out to potential customers as a thank-you for visiting your booth or demonstration. Those visiting the Diner without a ticket will have to pay cash for their request. The Diners will have sponsors logos located on backdrop.
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Conference Oasis Sponsor - $1,200
(4 Available)
The 2008 SMD Conference OASIS will be a relaxation area for conference attendees and exhibitors. There will be an Oasis located in the South Hall and one in the East/West Hall and each will have 2 or more massage therapists. Sponsors will receive 30 tickets to giveaway, their corporate infomercial will play on a large media screen, and their corporate logo displayed in the Oasis area. Also in the Oasis will be some sofa and sitting areas and a drink fountain.
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Conference Attendee Tote Bag Flyer - $300
What a great opportunity to add your company’s handout or marketing giveaway to the Conference Attendees’ Tote Bags, letting them know that you are there and providing value at the start of the conference. This is a great idea for small businesses or out of town businesses who may not be exhibiting at the conference but want to make their presence known to attendees.
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Conference Shoe Shine Sponsor - $1,500
(3 Available)
There will be 2 professional shoe shine ladies located in the alcove off the walkway between the South Hall and other conference areas. This sponsor will have their corporate logo on signage that directs attendees to their booths to request tickets. Each Shoe Shine Sponsor will receive 60 shoe shine tickets to give away at the conference.
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Hospitality Suite - $1,500 to $250
Want a place to entertain your corporate customers and guests during the conference? This allows your company to rent a Hospitality Suite for the duration of the conference. Hospitality Suite availability is subject to Titanium Patron requirement. Suite availability is on a first come, first served basis, so make sure you reserve now and designate your top three choices. Reserve your suite through the Conference Website and then contact the Conference Hospitality Suite Chairman, Mr. John Robinson, (256)679-4680, to coordinate your Suite requirements and maximize your Suite's productivity during the conference.
- A directional sign with your company logo will be set up at the hospitality suite entrance and in the North Hall hallway.
- Suite owners may coordinate with the VBC and have their company banners (owner-provided) hung from the rail on the 2d floor of the North Hall designating your hospitality suite location; banner is to be no larger than 5 ft. high by 10 ft. wide.
- The Hospitality Suite’s location and its owner will be noted in the Conference Guide.
- Each Suite may have up to 4 tables and 16 chairs for use (included in the package).
- Suite owners will have the option of providing an invitation that will be inserted into Conference Attendee Tote Bags.
- Suite owners are required to make their own arrangements with the Von Braun Center for refreshments and other services (e.g., hanging of banner).
- Suite owners are required to open their Suite to conference attendees for the Hospitality Night Reception on Tuesday from 5:30PM until 8:00PM, as a minimum. All other times are at the discretion of the Suite owner.
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GOLF SPONSORSHIPS
Golf Tournament Breakfast Sponsor - SOLD OUT
A great chance to be recognized by everyone playing golf at the start of the action!
- 3’ x 8’ banner (sponsor-provided) on site designating sponsor.
- Complimentary golf hole sponsorship for the tournament.
Golf Tournament Lunch Sponsor - SOLD OUT
A great opportunity for your company to be part of the festivities at the closing of the tournament!
- 3’ x 8’ banner maximum (sponsor-provided) on site designating sponsor.
- Complimentary signage on serving table recognizing sponsor.
- Two complimentary golf players for the tournament.
- Complimentary golf hole sponsorship for the tournament.
Golf Tournament Golf Hole Sponsor - $300 (18 available)
- Complimentary signage on golf hole tee box recognizing sponsor.
Closest to the Pin Sponsor - Cost $150 (8 Available)
- Complimentary signage on golf hole tee box identifying sponsor.
Longest Drive Sponsor - Cost $150 (1 Available)
- Complimentary signage on golf hole tee box identifying sponsor.
- Sponsor provides a spotter on the course to marshal the drives.
Beverage Cart Sponsor - SOLD OUT
We are accepting company logo items for insertion into the golfers’ complimentary bags for the tournament. If your company would like to take advantage of this opportunity, Please contact Steve Moore, Golf Tournament Chair Person, (256) 319-8382 or steve.moore@gh-systems.us or Sharon Adams, Golf Tournament Co-Chair Person (256) 533-6986 or Sharon.adams@sigma-services.com to arrange.
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