Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are available on a first come/first served basis through submission of NGA’s Sponsor/Exhibitor Agreement. You will be contacted if your selected sponsorship opportunity has already been confirmed. For more information about sponsorship benefits or details on sponsorship opportunities contact Denise Ott at Denise@heusergroup.com.

$15,000 Platinum Sponsorship Level – An Exclusive High Visibility Opportunity

At the Platinum Level You Will Be Recognized as the
Sponsor of the Gala Banquet and Reception

Benefits of Platinum Sponsorship Include:

• Two complimentary full-Conference registrations including meals and materials

• A linked acknowledgement on the homepage of the Conference website as soon as your commitment is received

• A full page ad in the Conference program from copy you provide

• Your logo on signage at the event. (We can arrange to have your banner hung if you have one.)

• One free exhibit package with priority placement (The package includes a complimentary exhibitor registration.)

• Four tickets will be provided for additional company representatives to be seated at the Banquet.

• A complimentary reserved VIP table in a prime location at the Banquet

• Your logo on a take home gift we select for attendees at each place setting at the Banquet.

• Opportunity to briefly welcome NGA members at your hosted event (3 - 5 Minutes ONLY)

• An exclusive thank you acknowledgement in The National Guardian newsletter

• Your sponsorship noted in the printed program distributed at the Conference

$10,000 Gold Sponsorship Level - Choose From Two Opportunities

1/ Recognition as the Sponsor of the Awards Luncheon on Sunday

2/ Recognition as the Sponsor of Monday’s Luncheon with a Special Speaker

Each Gold Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• Two complimentary full-Conference registrations including meals and materials

• A linked acknowledgement on the homepage of the Conference website

• A half page ad in the conference program from copy you provide

• Your logo on signage at the event

• One free exhibit package with priority placement (The package includes a complimentary exhibitor registration.)

• Four tickets will be provided for additional company representatives to be present at your sponsored lunch

• A complimentary reserved VIP table in a prime location at your lunch

• Opportunity to briefly welcome NGA members at your hosted event (3 – 5 Minutes ONLY)

• Inclusion in a thank you acknowledgement in The National Guardian newsletter

• Your sponsorship noted in the printed program distributed at the Conference

$7,500 Silver Sponsorship Level - Choose From Two Opportunities

1/ Recognition as the Sponsor for the Welcome Reception

2/ Recognition as the Sponsor for the Keynote Speaker – Naomi Haines Griffith

Each Silver Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• One complimentary full-Conference registration including meals and materials

• A linked acknowledgement on the Conference website

• Your logo included in the printed program distributed at the Conference

• Your logo on signage at the event

• One free exhibit package with priority placement (The package includes a complimentary exhibitor registration.)

• Four tickets will be provided for additional company representatives to be present at your sponsored event

• Acknowledgement from the podium in a general session with the opportunity to rise and be recognized

• Inclusion in a thank you acknowledgement in The National Guardian newsletter

• Your sponsorship noted in the printed program distributed at the Conference

$5,000 Bronze Sponsorship Level – Choose from Three Opportunities

1/ Your Logo on Conference Portfolios Distributed to Each Attendee

2/ Recognition as the Sponsor for General Session Speaker Ira Salzman, Esq.

3/ Recognition as the Sponsor for Closing Speaker Mary Milano

Each Bronze Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• One complimentary full-Conference registration including meals and materials

• A linked acknowledgement on the Conference website

• Your logo included in the printed program distributed at the Conference

• Your logo on signage at the event

• One free exhibit space with priority placement (This provides you with an additional complimentary registration.)

• Acknowledgement from the podium in a general session with the opportunity to rise and be recognized

• Your sponsorship noted in the printed program distributed at the Conference

• Inclusion in a thank you acknowledgement in The National Guardian newsletter

Note: Portfolio sponsorship must be reserved before August 15, 2008 to allow for production time.

$2,500 Level – Three Opportunities to Sponsor a Continental Breakfast

1/ Continental Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 5

2/ Continental Breakfast on Monday, Oct. 6 3/ Continental Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 7

Each $2,500 Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• One complimentary full-Conference registration including meals and materials

• An acknowledgement on the Conference website

• Your logo included in the printed program distributed at the Conference

• Your logo on signage at the event

• Acknowledgement from the podium in a general session with the opportunity to rise and be recognized

• Inclusion in a thank you announcement in The National Guardian

Note: The $2,500 level of sponsorship does not include a free exhibit package.

 $1,500 Level – Five Opportunities to Sponsor a Break

Each $1,500 Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• One complimentary full-Conference registration including meals and materials

• An acknowledgement on the Conference website

• Your logo included in the printed program distributed at the Conference

• Your logo on signage at the event

• Acknowledgement from the podium in a general session with the opportunity to rise and be recognized

• Inclusion in a thank you announcement in The National Guardian

Note: The $1,500 level of sponsorship does not include a free exhibit package.

$1,000 Level – Select Sponsorship of One of the 18 Breakout Sessions

Each $1,000 Sponsorship Includes These Benefits:

• One complimentary full-Conference registration including meals and materials

• An acknowledgement on the Conference website

• Your logo displayed in your breakout room

• Acknowledgement from the podium in your breakout session with the opportunity to rise and be recognized.

Note: The $1,000 level of sponsorship does not include a free exhibit package.

$500 General Meeting Sponsor (Multiple Opportunities)

Each $500 General Sponsor will be acknowledged on signage, in printed materials distributed at the Conference, and in a general listing on the Conference website. General Meeting Sponsorship does not include a Conference registration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sponsor benefits apply as stipulated above provided that full information and a commitment for payment are received by NGA no later than Saturday, September 1, 2008, unless an earlier commitment date is otherwise noted. Sponsor is responsible for providing an electronic/digital copy of the company logo for use on the website, on Sponsor signage, and in other acknowledgements.