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Expanded Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities


Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your products and services at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo!
For more information or to reserve a booth or sponsorship, please contact Kinsley Meetings at (303) 798-3664 or .

              

NATIONAL BIODIESEL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2010 SPONSORS
Click Here To Sign-Up For Available Sponsorships
Please join these companies who have already committed to conference and event sponsorships!*



PREMIUM SPONSORSHIPS

What’s Included

Platinum

Diamond

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Company Logo with link to your website posted on the official NBB Conference Website X X X X X
Recognition as a sponsor in Biodiesel Magazine (circ. 2,500) X X X X X
“Sponsor” designation on all company name badges X X X X X
Company name displayed on sponsor signage during conference X X X X X
Logo included in slide presentation during General Session X X X X X
Enhanced exhibitor profile on NBB Connections X X X X X
Company name listed in the Conference Pocket Guide X X X X X
Company logo in the conference registration brochures distributed to nearly 10,000 biodiesel stakeholders X X X X  
Use of the Executive Sponsor boardrooms
(subject to availability)
X X X X  
Recognition as a Conference Sponsor in NBB News Releases X X X X  
Company insert in the conference registration bag
(subject to availability & pre-approval of NBB)
X X X    
10’x10’ exhibit booths
(subject to availability)
4 3 2 1 0
Tickets to the Sunday Super Bowl Party 15 10 5 2 1
Expo Passes 8 6 4 2 0
Advertisement in the Conference Pocket Guide Full Page Full Page Full Page 1/2 Page 25% off
1/2 page
Pricing $30,000 US $20,000 US $15,000 US $10,000 US $5,000 US

 

EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

This year, NBB is offering a wider range of high visibility event sponsorship options at the $15,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 levels.

Hotel Room Keys | $15,000
(Two available)

Keep your company name fresh in the mind of every attendee!

Sponsored Event Recognition

  • Company logo will be placed on the face of hotel room keys at the Gaylord Texan

Sales and Marketing Opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP Benefits

  • Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardrooms (based on availability)
  • Two Expo Passes

Name Badges | $15,000
(One available)

Badges are required for entrance to all events, so your name will be "front and center" throughout the conference.(NBB selects and purchases the name badges)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company logo will be placed on the face of the name badges and/or badge holders issued to each registered attendee

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability) Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardrooms (based on availability)
  • Two Expo Passes

Name Badge Lanyards | $15,000
(One available) (NBB selects and purchases the lanyards)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company logo will be imprinted on the lanyards attendees wear throughout the conference

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardrooms (based on availability)
  • Two Expo Passes

Attendee Lunches | $10,000
(Four available)

Capture the group’s attention by sponsoring one of the attendee lunches. (NBB will select all menu items)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage, napkins and event cards

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardrooms (based on availability)
  • Two Expo Passes

General Session Support | $10,000
(Six available)

There are two sponsorships available per day. Your company can be recognized as the supporter of one of NBB's major sessions. (NBB retains complete control of speaker selection and program content.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage
  • Company acknowledged in PowerPoint slides during the session
  • One piece of promotional literature may be placed on all chairs before the session begins

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardrooms (based on availability)
  • Two Expo Passes

Cyber Cafe | $10,000
(Two available)

Make your name stand out at this popular attendee break area!

Sponsored event recognition

  • Recognized on the screen backgrounds of each computer made available to attendees

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Water Bottle | $10,000

These popular reusable bottles lessen our overall environmental impact. (NBB selects and purchases the water bottles)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company logo will be placed on the side of each water bottle

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Full-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Sunday Super Bowl Party and Welcome Reception | $10,000
(Four available)

Help us kick off the conference in style at the Glass Cactus, located on the Gaylord Texan property! (Attendees may be charged a nominal ticket fee.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage, napkins and event cards
  • One company representative may greet guests at the doors as they arrive

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Conference Greening | $10,000 US
(Two available)

NBB's greening efforts at the 2008 & 2009 conferences were a huge hit. Show your support for renewable resources and reducing waste by sponsoring the efforts in 2010!

Sponsored event recognition

  • Recognized on or near all the collection receptacles

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide + Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide


Conference Bag | $10,000
(Two available)

This highly visible sponsorship lasts well beyond the conference dates, as most attendees use the bags for years to come. (NBB selects and purchases bags)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company name and/or one-color logo will be placed on one side of the bag

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Media Room | $10,000

Getting the word out about our industry is critical. Help NBB provide resources for our partners in the media.

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company name will appear within the media room
  • Distribution of news releases and promotional materials in Media Room

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Monday Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall | $10,000
(Four available)

The NBB Conference is known as a place to learn by day and have fun by night. The networking reception will be a great opportunity to make those last minute connections. The event, located at the Gaylord Texan, will feature food, beverages and entertainment.

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage, napkins and event cards

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • One 10'x10' premium exhibit booth (subject to availability)
  • Opportunity to make short presentation (microphone available)
  • Opportunity to greet and present giveaways at door to attendees
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

VIP benefits

  • Two Expo Passes

Company Pen | $10,000

Make sure everyone at the conference takes notes using a pen imprinted with your company name! (NBB selects and purchases the pens.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company name will be printed on each pen

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Half-page advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide

Breakfast | $5,000
(Six available)

Make your company name the first thing attendees see as they start their day. (NBB will select all menu items.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage, napkins and event cards

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide at a 25% discount

Refreshment Break | $5,000
(Five available)

Refreshment breaks are popular and appreciated by attendees. (NBB will select all menu items.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Event-specific recognition on signage, napkins and event cards

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide at a 25% discount

NBB Connections | $5,000
(One available)

Title Sponsorship of the NBB Connections will get you noticed by targeted conference attendees in the months before, during AND after the conference.

Sponsored event recognition

  • Sponsor name and logo will be featured prominently throughout NBB Connections.

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide at a 25% discount
  • Banner ads on all the primary pages of the NBB Connections
  • One-time email greeting to all users of the NBB Connections

Biodiesel Conference Blog | $5,000
(One available)

Introduced in 2005, the Blog provides a timely Web-based exchange of ideas, information, and interviews during the conference for attendees and supporters back home. (NBB maintains control of all Blog content.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the Blog

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Recognition in the Conference Pocket Guide
  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website
  • Advertisement in the popular Conference Pocket Guide at a 25% discount

Concurrent Session Support | $2,500
(One available)

Get recognized as the supporter of an educational session that is most pertinent to your field. (Please contact the NBB Conference department for information about session topics. NBB retains complete control of speaker selection and program content.)

Sponsored event recognition

  • Recognized on signage at the event

Sales and marketing opportunities

  • Company logo with hyperlink to your website posted on the official NBB conference website

 

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP

The 2010 Golf Tournament will be held at the prestigious Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas – the world’s first NFL-themed course, which is a tribute to the five-time world champion football team. Historical markers along the golf course provide insight into the illustrious plays and prominent players who captivated sports fans worldwide.

Exclusive Tournament Sponsor | $20,000

Sign on as the exclusive sponsor of the tournament and enjoy ALL opportunities listed below.

Lunch Sponsor | $5,000

A great meal is the key to a great round of golf. (NBB selects all menu items.)

  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.

Beverage Cart Sponsor | $3,000

The most popular cart on the course!

  • Your company will be recognized with signage on the beverage cart, as well as signage at the course.

Cart Sponsor | $2,000

Fact: Participants spend most of their time on carts moving from hole to hole.

  • Your company will be recognized with signage on the carts, as well as signage at the course.

19th Hole Sponsor | $2,000

Get your name in the place where bets are paid off, the bragging has no end, and the winners are announced!

  • Your company will be recognized with signage at the 19th hole, as well as signage at the course.

Prize Sponsor | $2,000

Be front and center as the winners come forward!

  • Your company will be recognized with signage at the 19th hole, as well as on signage at the course.

Transportation Sponsor | $2,000

A great meal is the key to a great round of golf. Reach a captive audience on the bus ride to the course.

  • Your company will be able to place a single marketing piece on each seat.
  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course. (NBB selects all menu items.)
  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.

Golf Ball Sponsor | $2,000
(plus Golf Balls)

Provide each participant with two sleeves of golf balls displaying your company logo (Balls will be provided by the sponsor).

  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.

Bag Tag Sponsor | $1,000
(plus Bag Tags)

A gift to remember the experience at Cowboys Golf Club! Your company will be recognized on the packaging of each bag tag (Bag tags will be provided by sponsor).

  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.

 

Practice Range Sponsor | $1,000

Get noticed as golfers are trying to shake off the winter rust from their golf swings.

  • Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.

Putting Green Sponsor | $1,000

Get your name in front of golfers trying to turn pars into birdies.

  • Your company will also be recognized on signage at the course.

 

 

ADVERTISING OPTIONS

Conference Pocket Guide Advertisement
    Full-Page: $5,000
    Half-Page: $2,500

Not able to sponsor but still want to increase your company's visibility? The Pocket Guide is the only reference guide provided to all attendees. It lists all conference proceedings, including the daily schedule, Expo floor plan, and other essential information. (Advertising specifications will be provided upon review of your application. Page placement is at NBB’s discretion.)

Conference Bag Inserts: $2,500

All registered attendees will receive an official conference bag containing important information and documents about the meeting. Your company will have the opportunity to provide a one-piece insert.( (The insert and final quantity must be pre-approved by NBB.)

 

For more information or to reserve a booth or sponsorship, please contact Kinsley Meetings
at (303) 798-3664 or .

Click Here To Sign-Up For Available Sponsorships

 

CONFERENCE EXPO MISC.
Schedule At A Glance
Educational Tracks
Speakers/Sessions
Presentations
List of Exhibitors
Sponsorships
List of Sponsors
Registration Brochure
Exhibit/Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibitor Kit

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