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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference provides organizations an opportunity to increase their exposure, build relationships, and enhance their image with chain retail members. For more information on how your company can support NACDS Conferences and Activities through sponsorship, please contact Jim Whitman at (703) 837-4610. A sampling of sponsorship opportunities include:

Closing Reception, Dinner & Entertainment
This is the final big bash of the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference, where all attendees convene to celebrate the conclusion of another successful event. Sponsor will be promoted through the pre-show, on-site, and post-show NACDS marketing material, and given the opportunity to address the audience before the entertainment.
$15,000

Conference Registration Bag
The Conference Registration Bag is a stylish portfolio bag with the sponsor’s company logo printed on the front for all attendees to see. This bag is given to all full-conference delegates and contains important information and inserts. Attendees will be sure to keep this bag for years to come.
$5,000

Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations
The Exhibit Hall Cyber Stations consists of 8 computer terminals with printers. Sponsor will receive recognition on the screensaver 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 connections and e-mail access.
$5,000

General Program Sponsor
Sponsor can place a one-page flyer in the official Program Guide distributed to all Conference attendees. This is ideal to advertise your booth location, invite attendees to your special event, or supply all attendees with your new product information. Inserts must be 81⁄2 " x 11" size or smaller. NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to February 1, 2009, and have in hand by February 18, 2009. Additional fees will apply for late arrivals.
$2,500

Golf Outing
Be one of the official sponsors of this special event that will provide you with an opportunity to interact with the retail attendees in a relaxed setting.
3 Opportunities at $7,000 each

Hotel Room Keys
Sponsor the Conference hotel room keys of attendees staying at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and communicate your company message each time the attendee enters 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.
$5,000

Lanyards for Badges
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.
$5,000

Luggage Tags
Be the first to welcome attendees with a message from your company that will be placed in the 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 2009 Supply Chain & Logistics Conference.
$5,000  

Monday Breakfast and Business Program
Attracting Conference decision-makers and world-renowned speakers, the Business Program is very popular with the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference attendees. Sponsor has the unique opportunity to have corporate staff members greet session attendees as they arrive and will introduce the keynote speaker. Corporate logo will be displayed on the large screen when not in use by the speaker and on all door signage.
$10,000

Monday Night Reception
An exhibitor can sponsor the Monday Night Reception which will include open bar(s) and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsor will receive many brand-building benefits including 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.
$7,500

Notepads
Provide a mechanism for attendees to record notes from the Supply Chain & Logitics Conference by sponsoring the Conference notepads. NACDS will distribute notepads with the sponsor logo and message to all attendees in their registration bag and place throughout the educational sessions.
$2,500

Pens
Everyone needs a pen, so why not have them use a pen with your logo and web address printed on it? A pen will be included in each registration bag, distributed to all attendees and placed in all educational sessions. Your company may have design input.
$2,500

DISCOUNTED COMBO DEAL: Notepads and Pens sponsorship.
$4,000

Pocket Guide
This handy little Pocket Guide is a quick reference to the daily activities taking place at the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference. NACDS will distribute the miniature Pocket Guide prominently placed behind the name badge of all attendees. Sponsor will have their logo strategically placed for maximum brand-building and recognition.
$5,000

Program Guide Front or Back Cover
Display your ad in one of the best locations available with this exclusive sponsorship. The Program Guide will be carried around by all Conference attendees and your message is sure to be noticed.
$5,000 each

Refreshment Breaks
Sponsor will receive exclusive recognition by providing coffee breaks to attendees participating in the educational sessions as well as the Exhibit Hall open hours. Sponsor receives napkins with their logo, signage on the break tables and an opportunity to leave literature at the station.
$5,000

Registration Bag Inserts
(Multiple Opportunities)
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 cocktail party, or supply all attendees with your product brochure. Inserts must be 81⁄2 " x 11" size or smaller. NACDS needs to approve the insert prior to February 1, 2009, and have in hand by February 18, 2009. Additional fees will apply for late arrivals.
$2,500

Tuesday Breakfast and Business Program
Attracting Conference decision-makers and world-renowned speakers, the Business Program is very popular with the Supply Chain & Logistics Conference attendees. Sponsor has the unique opportunity to have corporate staff members greet session attendees as they arrive. Corporate logo will be displayed on the large screen when not in use by the speaker and on all door signage.
$10,000

Welcoming Reception
Welcome attendees to the conference with this casual reception the evening before the program begins. The Welcoming Reception will be 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.
$7,500