Sponsorship of the Marketplace Conference provides organizations the ability to enhance their image with current and prospective customers from Food, Drug, Mass and Specialty retailers. Below is an array of Sponsorship Opportunities that will affiliate your company with the NACDS Marketplace Conference and demonstrate your support of the industry.  For more information, please contact Terry Arth at (703) 837-4603 or via e-mail at tarth@nacds.org

Attendee Appreciation Reception (Monday, June 30, 2008)
Build your brand by sponsoring the Attendee Appreciation Reception.  All registered participants of the Marketplace Conference are invited to this casual reception.  The Attendee Appreciation Reception is organized by NACDS and includes open bar(s) and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  Sponsor benefits include signage at the main entrance, signage at each bar with corporate recognition, napkins with corporate logo, a write-up in the Program Guide, and your logo on our “Thanks To Our Sponsors” signage.
$25,000

Aisle Banners
SOLD
Sponsor Aisle Banners at the Marketplace Conference and have your company logo present through out the Exhibit Hall.  Your company logo will be prominently displayed on each Aisle Banner under the Aisle Numbers.
$25,000

Conference Registration Bags
SOLD
The Conference Registration Bag is a stylish portfolio with the sponsor’s company logo printed on the front for all attendees to see.  This bag is given to all Marketplace participants and contains important information and inserts.  Attendees will be sure to keep this bag for years to come.
$25,000

Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations
The Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations consist of computer terminals placed throughout the Exhibit Hall.  Sponsor will receive recognition on the screen saver and signage at each station.  NACDS provides all programming and equipment, the sponsor just has to show up and enjoy the show.  Capabilities will include Internet connection and e-mail access.
$20,000

Exhibitor Locator Cards
The Marketplace Exhibit Hall can be easily navigated by all attendees who use the Exhibitor Locator Card.  By sponsoring this exclusive high-profile appointment tool, your company will be recognized every time an attendee opens this map, saving valuable time between important appointments.
$20,000

General Program Sponsors
Sponsor can place a one-page advertisement in the official Program & Registration Guide distributed to all conference attendees.  This is ideal to advertise your booth location, invite attendees to your private event, or supply all attendees with your new product information.  NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to May 2, 2008, and have in hand by May 23, 2008. Additional fees will apply for late arrivals.
$10,0000

Hotel Room Keys
Sponsor the Conference hotel keys of attendees staying at the Marriott hotel and communicate your company message each time the attendees enter their hotel room.  Logo and message is printed on each of the keys for attendees of the Conference.  Sponsor has the option of designing the key within hotel specifications.
$20,000

Industry Insights Coffee Breaks
Sponsor will receive exclusive recognition by providing coffee breaks to attendees participating in the Industry Insights sessions.  Sponsor receives napkins with their logo, signage on the break tables, and an opportunity to leave literature at each station.
$15,000

Lanyards for Badges
SOLD
Sponsor the event lanyards and allow the attendees to do the advertising for you!  NACDS will produce lanyards printed with the sponsor logo and distribute them to all registrants when they arrive on site.   
$20,000

Luggage Tags (New This Year!)
Be the first to welcome attendees with a message from your company that will be placed in the 75th Anniversary luggage tags. Be creative with your message and drive participants to your booth. Luggage tags will be given to all registered conference individuals participating in the 2008 Marketplace Conference.
$20,000  

NACDS Reception (Saturday, June 28, 2008)
After a full day of “Meet the Market”, attendees will look forward to socializing at this casual reception.  The NACDS Reception is organized by NACDS and includes open bar(s) and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  Sponsor benefits include signage at the main entrance, signage at each bar with corporate recognition, napkins with corporate logo, a write-up in the Program Guide, and your logo on our “Thanks To Our Sponsors” signage.
$25,000

Pocket Guide
This handy little pocket guide is a quick reference to the daily activities taking place at the Marketplace Conference.  NACDS will prominently place the Pocket Guide behind the name badge of all attendees.  Sponsor will have their logo strategically placed for maximum brand building and recognition. 
$20,000

Refreshment Breaks
Sponsor will receive exclusive recognition by providing coffee and beverages to attendees on the Exhibit Hall floor.  Sponsor will receive napkins with their logo, signage on the break tables, and an opportunity to leave literature at the stations.
$30,000

Registration Bag Inserts
Sponsor can place a one-page flyer in the registration bag distributed to all conference attendees.  This is ideal to advertise your booth location, invite attendees to your private event, or supply all attendees with your product brochure.  Inserts must be 8½ ″ x 11″ size or smaller and NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to May 2, 2008 and have in hand by May 23, 2008.  Additional fees will apply for late arrivals. 
$12,500

Welcoming Reception (Sunday, June 29, 2008)
Welcome attendees to the conference with this casual reception.  Attendees will gather to celebrate and network the evening that the Exhibit Hall is open for the first day.  The Welcoming Reception is organized by NACDS and includes open bar(s) and heavy hors d’oeuvres.  Sponsor benefits include signage at the main entrance, signage at each bar with corporate recognition, napkins with corporate logo, a write-up in the Program Guide, and your logo on our “Thanks To Our Sponsors” signage.
$25,000