Experience the Change February 20-22, 2018 Sponsorship Proposal Presented by
Growing Rural Tourism Conference February 20-22, 2018 @ Camrose, Alberta Sponsorship Proposal The Growing Rural Tourism Conference is an initiative of the Camrose Regional Exhibition. The 18th annual conference will take place at the Camrose Regional Exhibition on February 20-22, 2018. Tourism is Alberta s third largest industry, ranking behind the Petro-Chemical Industry and Agriculture. It is estimated that there are currently 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs in this industry. While this is a very positive position for the industry, the benefits generated by the industry have been traditionally accrued by locations on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and by the major cities of Alberta. Few of these benefits have been realized by the rural communities that populate the rest of Alberta - until now! Rural communities in Alberta and across Canada have begun looking towards tourism as a viable industry to diversify their local economies. The Growing Rural Tourism Conference brings together groups who have embraced innovative Tourism strategies and partnerships, and those looking at how they might bring new sources of revenue and employment to their own communities. Renowned Rural Tourism experts and participants from a broad cross-section will share successes, challenges, and ideas for future growth. Comments from last year s participants indicated that the conference was a powerful tool in initiating strategic tourism planning. By supporting the Growing Rural Tourism Conference, you will be supporting the collaboration and innovation that will help to sustain and strengthen the rural economy.
The conference committee looks forward to hosting over 200 delegates from across western Canada with the majority being from Alberta. Participants are leaders in tourism development and will include: Rural Municipalities Chambers of Commerce Agricultural Societies Accommodation Groups Agri-Tourism Operations Tourism Attraction Operators Event Coordinators Tourism Committees Nature/Adventure Tourism Operators Heritage, Recreational and Cultural Associations and Operators Sponsorship Benefits Access to the leading providers and policy makers of western Canada s rural tourism industry High level exposure of your organization to participants who are directly involved in the rural tourism industry Recognition by participants of your organization s commitment to growth in the rural tourism industry An opportunity to showcase your organization as one that supports an innovative, proactive approach to the business of rural tourism. Target Audience Don t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting event! With the overwhelming success of last year s conference, sponsorship interest for 2018 is high.
2018 Goals and Objectives of the Conference 2018 Goals Encourage tourism entrepreneurs to develop new/and or innovative products and experiences To provide both general and targeted networking opportunities. To understand issues applicable to specific regions as they apply to Rural Tourism Development To Build Tourism Champions in rural regions and to recognize them To understand the impact of tourism on municipalities To develop viable marketing options for rural tourism ideas Introduce diverse cultural areas of tourism, the entrepreneurship challenge, Indigenous Relations, Culinary tourism and expanding more in 2018 2018 Objectives Increase the recognition and awareness of tourism successes in Alberta. To build knowledgeable tourism leaders who act as a catalyst in their communities. To recognize and showcase the role that communities play in the rural tourism industry. To engage conference participants in the rural tourism planning process. To provide both general and targeted networking opportunities. To understand issues applicable to specific regions as they apply to Rural Tourism Development To raise the bar for tourism education in rural Alberta and provide program streams to accommodate advanced tourism leaders as well as newcomers to the industry To develop viable marketing options for rural tourism ideas To address the challenges Rural Tourism operators and municipalities face and help them make positive changes in their areas
Entrepreneurial Challenge Sponsorship Opportunity The Entrepreneurship Challenge will feature tourism entrepreneurs who have a new product or experience that they want to develop and market. Operators will be required to submit their ideas with a business plan for execution to the committee. The top ten will be selected to present to judges. They will compete for one of three product development awards. The competition will be held at the 2018 Growing Rural Tourism Conference. Challenge Goals and Objectives 1. Encourage tourism entrepreneurs to develop new and/or innovative products or experiences. 2. Increase the attendance of tourism operators at the Growing Rural Tourism Conference. 3. Increase the recognition and awareness of tourism successes in Alberta. 1ST PRIZE $10,000 PLUS $3,500 in mentoring from an INDUSTRY EXPERT GROWINGRURALTOURISM.CA Entrepreneurship Challenge SPONSORSHIP $5000 Identification as a sponsor on all conference marketing materials printed after confirmation of support Identification as a sponsor on the Major Sponsor signs (3) located in the Garden Court of Exhibition Centre Acknowledgment of Vista Sponsors status by Master of Ceremonies throughout conference 10'x10' display in conference area includes 8' draped back wall and 4' draped side walls, power, one light, 6' skirted table The placement of product in the delegated packages if appropriate 3 full conference registrations Opportunity to place your banner in conference common area Opportunity to make a presentation to delegates during one meal, (some criteria applies)
Opportunities for Sponsorship Support Vista Sponsorship - $5000 Identification as a sponsor on all conference marketing materials printed after confirmation of support Identification as a sponsor on the Major Sponsor Signs (3) located in the Garden Court of Exhibition Centre Acknowledgment of Vista Sponsor status by Master of Ceremonies throughout conference 10 x10 display in Conference area includes 8 draped back wall and 4 draped side walls, power, one light, 6 skirted table The placement of product in the delegate packages if appropriate 3 full conference registrations Opportunity to place your banner in conference common area Opportunity to make presentation to delegates during one meal, (some criteria applies) Business advertising on the CRE LED sign one month leading up to the conference Panorama Sponsor - $3000 Identification as sponsor on conference marketing material printed after confirmation of support Identification as Panorama Sponsor on Sponsor sign located in the Garden Court area of Exhibition Centre Opportunity to make presentation to delegates during one breakfast meal* (some criteria apply) Acknowledgment of Panorama Sponsor by Master of ceremonies throughout conference 2 full conference registrations Excursion Sponsor -$1500 Identification as sponsor in delegate registration package Identification as sponsor on Sponsorship Sign located in the Garden Court area of Exhibition Centre Acknowledgment as Excursion Sponsor by Master of ceremonies during conference 1 full conference registration Rural Tourism Booster - $500 Identification as sponsor in delegate registration package Identification as Booster on Sponsorship Sign located in Garden Court area of Exhibition Centre Acknowledgment as a Booster by Master of Ceremonies at the beginning of the opening session
Growing Rural Tourism Conference February 20-22, 2018 Camrose, Alberta Sponsorship Commitment Form Organization Name: Contact Person: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail Address: We would be pleased to support the following Sponsorship opportunity: 1. Vista Sponsorship $5000.00 2. Panorama Sponsor $3000.00 3. Excursion Sponsor $1500.00 4. Rural Tourism Booster $500.00 5. Customized Sponsorship $ 6. Entrepreneurship Challenge Sponsorship $5000.00 Special Customized needs: Grand Total $ Signature: Date: Please contact Chuck Erman at Camrose Regional Exhibition at: Toll free:1-800-296-8112 E-mail: chucke@cre.ab.ca Or, mail this form along with your cheque to: Camrose Regional Exhibition, 4250 Exhibition, Camrose, AB T4V 4Z8
Camrose Regional Exhibition 4250 Exhibition Drive, Camrose T4V 4Z8 Toll Free 1-800-296-8112 780-672-3640 Fax 780-672-8140 Email: cre@cre.ab.ca www.cre.ab.ca