2018 SPONSORSHIP AND EXPO OPPORTUNITY GUIDE JULY 17 20, 2018 DES MOINES, IOWA

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1 PROSPECTUS 2018 SPONSORSHIP AND EXPO OPPORTUNITY GUIDE JULY 17 20, 2018 DES MOINES, IOWA

2 DISCOVER DIFFERENT IN DES MOINES Des Moines, Iowa (#DSMUSA) is home to 650,000 people, Fortune 500 companies, thriving local businesses, an impressive arts and culture scene and a long list of characteristics that make it an enviable place to live, work and play. #DSMUSA has been recognized as the #1 Metro with the Most Community Pride by Gallup, #1 City with an Up-and-Coming Downtown by Fortune and #1 City for Young Professionals by Forbes.

3 WHAT S THE ANNUAL CONVENTION? It s the largest annual gathering of people who work for and with chambers of commerce. ACCE hosts this major event each year in a leading North American community, putting on display places that are forward-focused and thriving. The multi-day gathering brings together more than a thousand influencers for workshops, social outings, immersive experiences and an expo featuring businesses that are committed to commerce. WE RE IN GOOD COMPANY Businesses large and small choose to partner with us in a variety of capacities. Among those sponsors are companies as global as American Express and as focused as Market Street Services. While no two sponsors look alike, all have one thing in common: the desire to support a profession that makes communities strong, vibrant and forward-focused.

4 WHO ATTENDS THE ANNUAL CONVENTION? More than 1,000 influencers from places as far away as Ireland and as cosmopolitan as Toronto gather each year for the Annual Convention. And from the U.S. come about 95 percent of attendees, hailing from 47 or more states. Some of the world s most influential chambers of commerce, community partnerships, economic development organizations and businesses are represented. 90% Most #ACCE17 attendees rated their experience as good, great or the best one yet 554 #ACCE17 attendees came from 554 organizations of all types and sizes 94% Most Convention attendees are in a position of influence as a senior-level employee

5 EXHIBITOR BENEFITS Two full days to exhibit, meet new customers and make lasting connections Pre- and post-convention attendee contact list Standard listing, with logo and contact information, in Annual Convention marketing: Website ( App Annual Convention Guide (print) Full Convention registration for two attendees, with access to workshops and other events 2018 Exhibitor badge to use in your marketing 8-foot by 10-foot booth with pipe-and-drape, one skirted table, two chairs and wastebasket EXPO PRICING $3,795 ACCE members $4,795 Nonmembers* $3,500 Per additional booth *Join ACCE as an Associate Member for $495 and receive member rates for #ACCE18. Contact Dana Ketterling or ) for more information and to join.

6 #ACCE18 PRESENTING SPONSOR $30,000 HIGHLIGHTS All Exhibitor benefits Six Convention registrations Chairman s Reception sponsor recognition Welcome Reception kick off message Two well-placed booths FOR AVAILABILITY, CONTACT: Chris Mead Senior Vice President cmead@acce.org BENEFITS Exclusive sponsor recognition in Guide and on website, app, front of attendee bags, hotel room keys and signage Promotional opportunities Two full-page ads (spread) in Annual Convention Guide One digital ad for website One promoted post for app Two s sent via ACCE Option to include marketing collateral in attendee bags Top sponsor of invitation-only Chairman s Reception All Exhibitor benefits, plus four full registrations and an extra booth

7 FOCUSED ON FORWARD SPONSOR $20,000 HIGHLIGHTS All Exhibitor benefits Five Convention registrations Invitation to #ACCE18 Chairman s Reception Two well-placed booths FOR AVAILABILITY, CONTACT: Chris Mead Senior Vice President cmead@acce.org BENEFITS Distinct recognition as one of two Focused on Forward sponsors in Guide and on website, app, back of attendee bags and signage Promotional opportunities One full-page ad in Annual Convention Guide One digital ad for website One sent via ACCE Option to include marketing collateral in attendee bags Two invitations to Chairman s Reception All Exhibitor benefits, plus three full registrations and an extra booth

8 GOLD SPONSOR BENEFITS $15,000 Sponsor recognition in Guide, on website and app One full-page ad in Guide Invitation for two to #ACCE18 Chairman s Reception Option to include marketing collateral in attendee bags All Exhibitor benefits, plus two full registrations and an extra booth SILVER SPONSOR BENEFITS $7,500 Sponsor recognition in Guide, on website and app One half-page ad in Guide Invitation for one to #ACCE18 Chairman s Reception Option to include marketing collateral in attendee bags All Exhibitor benefits, plus one full registration

9 AWARDS SHOW As sponsor, your company will play a key role in hosting one of the most memorable celebrations in an award-winning chamber professional s career. The sponsor will be recognized from the stage, in print via the Guide and Awards Show program, and on the website, app and signage. $10,000 AWARDS CHAMBER OF THE YEAR $5,000 SOLD COMMUNICATIONS EXCELLENCE $4,000 LIFE MEMBER $2,500 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT $2,500

10 MAKE A MARK ADDRESS THE AUDIENCE There are two opportunities at #ACCE18 to deliver a three-minute address to the general audience from the stage. These opportunities are available to sponsors only. $10,000 each HOST A LEARNING LOUNGE A Learning Lounge is a branded destination in the #ACCE18 Expo where attendees will gather for deep-dive learning on specific topics. A limited number of Learning Lounge sponsorship opportunities are available. $5,000 each HOST A POD A Pod is a branded destination in the #ACCE18 Expo where attendees can gather to exchange ideas. A limited number of Pod sponsorship opportunities are available. $5,000 each SPONSOR A LUNCH Lunch sponsors are recognized from the stage, on signage and in the Annual Convention Guide. Collateral can be placed on tables. $4,000 each SPONSOR A COFFEE BREAK Coffee break sponsors are recognized on signage and in the Guide. Collateral can be delivered during the break. $1,500 each

11 SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS WELCOME RECEPTION Kick off #ACCE18 by sponsoring the Welcome Reception. The sponsor will be recognized from the stage, in the Guide and on the website, app and event signage. $10,000 CLOSING PARTY Wrap up #ACCE18 by sponsoring the Closing Party. The sponsor will be recognized from the stage, in the Guide and on the website, app and event signage. $10,000 SOLD CHAIRMAN S RECEPTION The Chairman s Reception is an invitation-only event reserved for members of ACCE s board of directors, Life Members, Horizon Investors and special guests. The sponsor will be recognized from the stage, in the Guide and on the website, app and event signage. $5,000 SPONSOR A SESSION $2,000 each STATE EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION NETWORK MEETING $1,500 DIVISION MEETINGS Government Relations; Membership Development; Economic Development; Communications and Marketing $1,500 each FIRST-TIMER ORIENTATION $2,500

12 CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Your company can help celebrate the remarkable past, and exciting future, of chambers of commerce by helping us celebrate a quarter millennium of chamber achievement in North America. These awards are named after political leaders who addressed chambers of commerce. GEORGE WASHINGTON SPONSOR $10,000 Congratulate chambers of commerce from the podium during a general session Signage in the Expo and recognition in Annual Convention marketing Marketing collateral on tables at an Annual Convention event THEODORE ROOSEVELT SPONSOR $5,000 Signage in the Expo and recognition in Annual Convention marketing Marketing collateral on tables at an Annual Convention event Mention from the podium during an Annual Convention event ALEXANDER HAMILTON SPONSOR $2,500 Signage in the Expo and recognition in Annual Convention marketing Marketing collateral on tables at an Annual Convention event Mention from the podium during an Annual Convention event

13 ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LOGO ON LANYARDS $3,000 MARKETING COLLATERAL IN ATTENDEE BAGS $1,500 PROMOTED POSTS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS VIA CONVENTION APP $200 3,000 ANNUAL CONVENTION GUIDE ADVERTISING Back cover $3,500 SOLD Inside cover $2,500 Opposite table of contents $2,250 Standard full-page $1,500 Standard half-page $800 ANNUAL CONVENTION WEBSITE ADVERTISING $800 3,500

14 QUICK LINKS Exhibitor opportunities Attendee profile #ACCE18 opportunities Presenting Sponsor Focused on Forward Sponsor Gold and Silver sponsors Awards Show and Awards Coffee breaks, lunches and more Special events and meetings Celebrating 250 years Additional opportunities Print-friendly version Terms and conditions #ACCE18 CONTACTS Chris Mead Senior Vice President Dana Ketterling Resource Development Officer Tenja Young Development Coordinator Sponsorship and Exhibitor contract / registration form