Local Market Symposium

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1 Local Market Symposium A Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Event Event Details and Marketing Opportunities

2 D Who? Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Organization Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association working to promote the green roof and wall industry throughout North America. Mission GRHC s mission is to develop and protect the green roof and wall market by increasing awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture. These goals are achieved through a combination of education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.

3 What? Local Market Symposium The Local Market Symposium program is a GRHC event series and development tool used in emerging green roof markets to advocate for policy support. Supportive green roof and wall policy and programming is an important element of growing any local market, and has led to immense market growth in cities like Washington D.C. and Toronto. GRHC has held Symposia in more than 30 Cities across North America. Symposia attendeance engages local audiences on the benefits of green roof and wall technologies. Symposia are singleday events and partner with municipal governments, local universities, and sustainability groups. Distribution of attendee employment of an average GRHC Symposia Feature education and industry content: Presentations Case Studies Project Profiles Policy Examples Interactive Panels Trade Show

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5 When? August 26, 2016 Where? Cleveland, OH T he city of Cleveland is a city re-emerging as a powerful metropolitan area, seeing rapid improvements to their infrastructure, arts, and the environment. With a commitment to become a fully sustainable city by 2019, Cleveland tackles new sustainability issues every year and works to engage the community in its goals. I n partnership with Kent State University and the city of Cleveland Office of Sustainability, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will be hosting a day of green roof and wall programming in convenient downtown Cleveland at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. C leveland has a variety of sustainability initiatives that compliment green roof and wall development. Purchasing incentives to companies that purchase and use local produce. Regulatory and zoning support for urban farming in the city Stormwater management and pollution control incentives Tax abatements on sustainable residential projects Utility rebates and incentives for sustainable energy use

6 Sponsor Sponsoring a symposium is an excellent way for your company or organization to distinguish itself as an industry leader and strong supporter of growing the local green roof and wall market. Leverage our promotional network to highlight your brand. There are various sponsorship opportunities. G old Sponsorship - $5,000 Half-page color ad in Symposium program Prominent logo display in all print and online materials and on-site signage Promotional insert into attendee kits Five complimentary symposium passes Two complimentary tabletop displays - Includes one extra symposium pass per table S ilver B ronze Sponsorship - $2,500 Quarter-page color ad in Symposium program Prominent logo display in all print and online materials and on-site signage Promotional insert into attendee kits Three complimentary symposium passes One complimentary tabletop displays - Includes one extra symposium pass per table Sponsorship - $1,250 Prominent logo display in all print and online materials and on-site signage One complimentary symposium passes One complimentary tabletop displays - Includes one extra symposium pass per table

7 Exhibit Local Market Development Symposium traditionally attract around 100 local developers, policy-makers, educators, and specifiers. Exhibiting at a Symposium helps you engage as a local leader of sustainable technologies. T rade Show Booth - GRHC Member - $500 Discounted trade show display availble to all GRHC Members 6x6 tabletop display or equivalent footprint space Include one symposium pass per table Contact details of attendees after event conclusion T rade Show Booth - Non-Member - $750 6x6 tabletop display or equivalent footprint space Include one symposium pass per table Contact details of attendees after event conclusion To secure a sponsorship or book exhibitor space for this event Contact Blaine Stand, GRHC Membership Coordinator x223 - bstand@greenroofs.org - greenroofs.org/symposia

8 Papadakis Integrated Science Building Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Diamond & Schmitt Architects & NEDLAW Living Walls - Award of Excellence Winner 2013 We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland! For questions or secure your involvement in this upcoming symposium contact: Blaine Stand Membership Coordinator x223 bstand@greenroofs.org Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 406 King St E Toronto, ON M5A 1L4