2009 Sponsorship Program
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What is SMPS?
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a national organization and a premier provider of marketing and business development resources for the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry sectors. Our organization focuses entirely on promoting and advancing the profession through education, networking and career development. Our membership consists of firm principals, business development executives, marketing directors, managers, coordinators and assistants.
SMPS-TC has a database of more than 1,000 people that frequently make buying decisions for the services you provide. From September to June, the chapter offers monthly educational events, professional development seminars and social events customized for seasoned and emerging business development and marketing professionals. Approximately 50-75 professionals typically attend the luncheon and professional development programs. These meetings and events give sponsors a premier opportunity to introduce products and/or services to a concentrated market.
Why Become a Sponsor?
• High visibility for low cost
• Exposure to over 1,000 principals, marketers, professionals and decision-makes in architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, and development
• Opportunity to address and impress at networking events and programs
• Stand out from the competition and lead by example
• Build your bottom line through cost-effective marketing that delivers results!
Who Should Sponsor?
• A/E/C firms
• Accounting software suppliers
• Consulting Firms
• Binding equipment retailers
• Promotional product retailers
• Catering companies
• Contact management software
• Graphic design firms
• Market research companies
• Office equipment suppliers
• Presentation equipment retailers
• Printing and signage firms
What Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available?
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| Gold Sponsorship - $1,200
• 1 free registration to all luncheon programs
• Prominent signage and promotional materials at all Chapter events
• Chapter website recognition (logo and link to your website)
• 3-5 minute introduction at one luncheon program
• Recognition on marketing materials
• Promotional table at one selected luncheon program
• Access to “Members” section of the website, including member directory
Value: $2,000
Sign-up by September 30th and get this sponsorship for: $1,000
Silver Sponsorship - $700
• Two luncheon passes to one selected luncheon program
• Prominent signage and promotional materials at all Chapter events
• Chapter website recognition
• 3-5 minute introduction at one luncheon program
• Recognition on marketing materials
• Promotional table at one selected luncheon program
Value: $1000
Sign-up by September 30th and get this sponsorship for: $500
Program Sponsorship (Select One Program) - $300
• Prominent signage and promotional materials at one program
• Verbal recognition at SMPS-TC program
• 1 free registration to the sponsored program
• Recognition on program marketing materials (sent to 500+ people)
• 3-5 minute introduction at the program
• Reserved seating at speaker’s table at luncheon program or opportunity to introduce speaker at the professional development program
Value: $500
Sign-up by September 30th and get this sponsorship for: $250
Social Event Sponsor - $200
• Prominent signage and promotional materials at the social event
• Verbal recognition at SMPS-TC social event
• Recognition on social event marketing materials (sent to 500+ people)
• 3-5 minute introduction at the social event
Value: $300
Sign-up by September 30th and get this sponsorship for: $150
In-Kind Contributions
In addition to routine costs, SMPS-TC has a variety of expenses for website design, audio/visual and technical needs, printing and mailing expenses, signage design and production needs, and promotional activities. If you or your firm has equipment or expertise in any of these areas, please consider donating your time and/or resources as an alternative to financial sponsorship. We love creative ideas and welcome your thoughts on tailoring a sponsorship that is a win-win for both of us!
Although payments and contributions to the Twin Cities Chapter of SMPS are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses under other provisions of the IRS.
To begin your sponsorship today or to learn more about the SMPS-TC sponsorship program, please download the sponsorship package or contact:
Leigh Andrews-Kramarczuk, Cardno TBE
Phone: 612-208-1427
leigh.kramarczuk@cardnoTBE.com
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