AASHE 2014 AASHE 2014 Annual Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus

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1 AASHE 2014 AASHE 2014 Annual Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus Portland, Oregon Oregon Convention Center October 26 29, 2014

2 AASHE We found immense value in attending and exhibiting at the AASHE conference. What a great opportunity to meet dedicated university staff and inspiring college students who are the front lines in driving campus sustainability. From the speakers to the networking to the exhibit hall, the conference was terrific. We definitely plan on attending again. Sarah Martinez, Sustainability Maven, Eco-Products, Inc. Expose the largest group of campus sustainability decisionmakers to your product or service The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) s Seventh Annual Conference is expected to attract more than 1,800 attendees who are passionate and committed to furthering sustainability on their campus and surrounding community. This is your chance to let North America s largest gathering of higher education sustainability decision-makers, leaders and change-makers know how your product or service is leading the way to a sustainable future. To inquire about sponsorship or exhibiting: Skyelar Habberfield AASHE Business Development Specialist Skyelar.Habberfield@aashe.org AASHE Member Discounts All members receive a 5% discount on any sponsorship Leader level business members receive a 15% discount on any sponsorship Support level business members receive a 10% discount on any sponsorship

3 AASHE AASHE Members & Annual Conference Audience AASHE Membership (Jan. 1, 2014): 1,000+ members o o o 850+ institutions 130+ businesses 90 nonprofits / other More than 20,000 active individual members Nearly 600 participants in STARS, AASHE s premier Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System for campuses Who is walking the Expo Floor? More than 1,800 participants, representing diverse institution types and stakeholder groups, attended the AASHE 2013 Conference & Expo from around the world. Institutions, businesses, nonprofits and other organizations represented: Table of Contents AASHE Members and Conference Audience Sponsorship Opportunities Benefits Levels Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions A la Carte Sponsorship and Program Recognition Opportunities at a Glance Detailed A la Carte Sponsorship and Program Recognition Descriptions Exhibiting Opportunities Host Institution Opportunities Secure your Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth 1745 registrants 808 organizations 47 states plus the District of Columbia and Guam 19 countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Micronesia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand, and the United Kingdom

4 AASHE Sponsorship Opportunities: Benefit Levels There are several featured sponsorship types available (see Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance below for options). With each featured sponsorship you will receive a standard set of benefits (outlined below) depending on the price of the sponsorship. Bronze: $1,000 under $5,000 Gold: $10,000 under $15,000 Company/organization logo listed as official sponsor in AASHE Conference & Expo program Online recognition on AASHE Conference & Expo website Logo listed on sponsorship page of AASHE Conference & Expo mobile app Call out on social media to highlight sponsor involvement Recognition and rotating logo in presentation during AASHE Conference & Expo welcoming address Logo on AASHE Conference & Expo signage Sponsor ribbons for all company/organization representatives Two full conference registrations Up to two invitations to the Monday night Sponsor & Exhibitors Reception 15% off Expo booth listing price All benefits of Silver sponsorship PLUS: Logo on Expo Hall welcome/entrance signage Upgrade (from three) to four full conference registrations Upgrade (from three) to four invitations to the Monday night Sponsor & Exhibitors Reception 10 x 10 Expo booth 15-minute presentation in the AASHE Theater during Expo Hall hours (see a la carte sponsorships for description) Platinum: $15,000 $20,000 All benefits of Gold sponsorship PLUS: Upgrade (from quarter) to half-page, four-color placement in AASHE Conference & Expo program Silver: $5,000 under $10,000 All benefits of Bronze sponsorship PLUS: One quarter-page, four-color placement in AASHE Conference & Expo program Upgrade (from two) to three full conference registrations Upgrade (from two) to three invitations to the Monday night Sponsor & Exhibitors Reception Upgrade (from 15% off) to 25% off Expo booth listing price

5 AASHE Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance Featured Sponsorship Qty. Available Price (per ea.) Benefit Level Overall Conference (grand) 2 $20,000 Platinum Overall Conference 3 $15,000 Platinum Mobile App Exclusive $15,000 Platinum Waste Diversion Exclusive or 3 $12,000 (exclusive) or $5,000 (per) Water Refill Station Exclusive or 2 $12,000 (exclusive) or $7,500 (per) Sustainability Awards Ceremony Exclusive $10,000 Gold Carbon Offset Exclusive $10,000 Gold Expo Hall Grand Opening Reception Exclusive $10,000 Gold Keynote Speaker 2 $10,000 Gold Closing Ceremony Exclusive $10,000 Gold Printed Program Exclusive $10,000 Gold Wellness (Yoga, Renewal Room, Massage) Exclusive or 3 $10,000 (exclusive) or $1,000-5,000 (per) WiFi Exclusive $10,000 Gold Reusable Water Bottle Exclusive $7,500 Silver Workshop Several $5,000 (per) Silver Mobile Device Charging Kiosk Exclusive $7,500 Silver Gold or Silver Gold or Silver Gold, Silver or Bronze Poster Reception and Session Exclusive $7,500 Silver Conference Bookstore Exclusive $4,000 Bronze Social Media Exclusive $4,000 Bronze Exhibit Hall Raffle Exclusive or 2 $4,000 + in-kind prize (exclusive) or $2,500 (per) Bronze Entertainment Exclusive $4,000 Bronze Dine-Around Several $2,000 (per venue) Bronze Local Tours Several $2,000 (per tour) Bronze Attendee Welcome Bag Exclusive $3,000 Bronze Campus Executives Session Exclusive $5,000 Silver Student Summit Networking Reception Exclusive $5,000 Silver Coffee Break Exclusive $5,000 per day $8,000 (exclusive) Speaker Ready Room Exclusive $1,000 Bronze Silver

6 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits OVERALL CONFERENCE SPONSOR (GRAND): $20,000 (LIMIT 2) Make a big statement and extend your reach to conference attendees by signing up for the most high profile and best value AASHE Conference & Expo sponsorship. As an Overall Conference Sponsor at the GRAND level you will receive all items listed in the Platinum package. Additional benefits One 30-minute presentation in concurrent session One full-page, four-color placement in the AASHE Conference & Expo program Upgrade (from four) to six full conference registrations Upgrade (from four) to six invitations to the Monday night Sponsor & Exhibitors Reception Upgrade (from 10 x 10) to 10 x 20 Expo booth Verbal recognition and rotating logo in presentation during AASHE Conference & Expo welcoming address OVERALL CONFERENCE SPONSOR: $15,000 (LIMIT 3) As an Overall Conference Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Platinum package. Additional benefits Verbal recognition and rotating logo in presentation during AASHE Conference & Expo welcoming address MOBILE APP SPONSOR: $6,000 (EXCLUSIVE) AASHE promotes the mobile app as an environmentally-friendly alternative to the printed conference program, a great opportunity for you to showcase your organization or business and its commitment and support for sustainability. The mobile app is a must-download for attendees as they keep up-to-date with the latest conference schedule and map out their conference experience on-site. As a Mobile App Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Sponsor banner in mobile app Logo/image in the app as the mobile app sponsor Text description on mobile app Sponsor feedback from users STUDENT SUMMIT SPONSOR: $7,000 (LIMIT 3) OR $18,000 (EXCLUSIVE) The Student Summit will be a focal point for students attending the conference and act as a kick-off to conference activities. As a Student Summit Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Platinum package if exclusive, or the Silver package if not exclusive. Additional benefits Five-minute presentation to approximately 600 student attendees (with exclusivity) Tabletop display with signage (provided by sponsor) inside Student Summit general session 100-word company description within the Student Summit program One Student Summit-only registration, one full conference registration and one invitation to the Sponsors & Exhibitor Reception OR three Student Summit-only registrations, three conference registrations and three invitations to the Sponsors & Exhibitor Reception (with exclusivity) Pre-conference recognition within Student Summit registration confirmations (with exclusivity) WASTE DIVERSION SPONSOR: $5,000 (LIMIT 3) OR $12,000 (EXCLUSIVE) This sponsorship will be promoted to help reduce waste streams at the conference by providing sustainability stations in the Expo Hall during receptions and meal times. The Convention Center will provide staff at these times to ensure waste is placed in the proper receptacles. You can choose to sponsor all sustainability stations for the duration of the conference (exclusive at $12,000) OR all sustainability stations on one given day for (Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday at $5,000).

7 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits As a Waste Diversion Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package if exclusive, or the Silver package if not exclusive. Additional benefits Online recognition on the Sustainable Practices page of the AASHE Conference & Expo website Sponsor logo on sustainability station signage Pre-conference recognition in one blast to AASHE Conference & Expo registrants Post-conference recognition in one blast to all AASHE Conference & Expo registrants that includes final waste diversion numbers (sponsor must provide waste diversion data by November 4, 2014 to receive this benefit) WATER REFILL STATION SPONSOR: $7,500 (LIMIT 2) OR $12,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Highlight your company's interest in water issues by eliminating the need for plastic water bottles on-site. Water refill stations are located in major traffic areas with high visibility. Conference registrants pledge to bring their own water bottles to use at refill locations. You can choose to sponsor all six water refill stations (three inside and three outside of the Expo Hall) OR choose to sponsor water refill stations in one location (inside or outside the Expo Hall). As a Water Refill Station Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package if exclusive, or the Silver package if not exclusive. Additional benefits Online recognition on the Sustainable Practices page of the AASHE Conference & Expo website Pre-conference recognition in one blast to AASHE Conference & Expo registrants Post-conference recognition in one blast to all AASHE Conference & Expo registrants that includes final waste diversion numbers (sponsor must provide waste diversion data by November 4, 2014 to receive this benefit) SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS CEREMONY SPONSOR: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Now in its ninth year, the AASHE Sustainability Awards Ceremony recognizes the research and leadership of students and campuses from across North America. This exclusive sponsorship includes subsidizing conference passes for all award recipients and student hotels for the duration of the conference event. As an Awards Ceremony Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits A 30-second speaking opportunity during the AASHE Sustainability Awards Ceremony during the AASHE Conference & Expo welcoming address Inclusion in the official AASHE Sustainability Awards press release Logo on individual AASHE Sustainability Awards plaques Logo on AASHE Sustainability Awards web page Pre-conference recognition in one blast to all AASHE Conference & Expo registrants CARBON OFFSET SPONSOR: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) This sponsorship will be promoted to reduce carbon emissions from both attendees and exhibitors. Reducing carbon emissions also applies to shipping of exhibitor supplies. As a Carbon Offset Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits Online recognition on the Sustainable Practices page of the AASHE Conference & Expo website Pre-conference recognition in one blast to AASHE Conference & Expo registrants Post-conference recognition in one blast to all AASHE Conference & Expo registrants that includes final waste diversion numbers (sponsor must provide waste diversion data by November 4, 2014 to receive this benefit)

8 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits Note: Price reduced (TBD) if your company can offer the offsets directly. EXPO HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Your brand will be on display during the welcome reception held on Sunday evening. This highly-attended event signals the official start of the AASHE Conference & Expo. As an Expo Hall Grand Opening Reception Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits Sponsor-branded cups/napkins Verbal recognition by AASHE staff Signage with your logo will appear near the entrance unit of the Expo Hall and any cash bars KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR: $10,000 Per Speaker (LIMIT 2) This is a fantastic opportunity to address a highly engaged audience during a keynote speaker event. As a Keynote Speaker Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits A two minute introduction of the keynote speaker Verbal recognition CLOSING CEREMONY SPONSOR: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) This is a fantastic opportunity for visibility and a chance to leave attendees with a lasting, positive impression of your company. As a Closing Ceremony Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits A two minute introduction of the keynote speaker Verbal recognition at AASHE Conference & Expo closing ceremony Note: Keynote and Closing Ceremony sponsorships can be combined for a $15,000 sponsorship package and will receive all benefits listed under Platinum package PLUS all benefits listed for both the Keynote and Closing Ceremony sponsorships. PRINTED PROGRAM SPONSOR: $10,000* (EXCLUSIVE) This sponsorship will allow us to cover the cost of printing the program for approximately 1,800 attendees. As a Printed Program Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits Upgrade to full-page recognition in the printed program Online recognition on the Sustainable Practices page of the AASHE Conference & Expo website *A discounted rate is available if your business can print the program in-house to AASHE s sustainability requirements and specifications. Printing on recycled paper required. WELLNESS SPONSOR: ($1,000-$5,000) (LIMIT 3) OR $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Be a hero to attendees, associate your company s name with health and wellness by sponsoring one of the following offerings. You can also sponsor all three of these offerings for an overall exclusive Wellness Sponsorship ($10,000) and receive all the benefits of Gold level plus all additional benefits listed for the three wellness sponsorships. Morning Yoga: $1,000 (EXCLUSIVE)* Yoga classes are offered on Monday and Tuesday mornings before breakfast. Includes all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Logo recognition at morning yoga classes Renewal Room: $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE)* Provide a space for attendees to renew and recharge. Includes all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo recognition in the Renewal Room

9 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits Massage Area: $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE)* Sponsorship includes two full days (hours TBD) of massage service for attendees. Includes all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo recognition in the Relaxation Station Custom area for chair massages including carpeting, wastebaskets, draped tables, plants, standard chairs for wait area Sponsor can supply their own signature clothing such as a T-shirt or golf shirt for the massage therapists to wear Wi-Fi SPONSOR: $10,000 (EXCLUSIVE) This sponsorship will help us to provide Wi-Fi attendees. As a Conference Wi-Fi Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Gold package. Additional benefits Logo on instructional sheet in each concurrent session breakout room Logo outside of each concurrent session breakout room Logo on Cyber Lounge signage (locations TBD) Sponsor's logo will appear on the splash page of the wi-fi login REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE)* Make an impression during and after the conference with your logo on eco-friendly reusable water bottles for every attendee. Sponsor must provide logo to AASHE and the bottles will be co-branded with AASHE s logo. If your company would like to supply the water bottles, they must meet the sustainability requirements of AASHE and be responsible for shipping. As a Reusable Water Bottle Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Your company logo prominently printed on the water bottle Online recognition on the Sustainable Practices page of the AASHE Conference & Expo website Post-conference recognition in one blast to all AASHE Conference & Expo registrants that includes final waste diversion numbers (sponsor must provide waste diversion data by November 4, 2014 to receive this benefit) WORKSHOP (PRE- and POST-CONFERENCE) SPONSOR: $5,000 (LIMIT 1 sponsor per workshop) All workshops hosted by AASHE in 2013 were incredibly popular events! These workshops take place pre- and post-conference and offer professional development programming for attendees in a private setting. Inquire for more details and workshop opportunities. Please see last year s offerings for reference. As a Workshop Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Verbal recognition in the welcoming address of the workshop Table in the back of workshop room for table top display or other information (with signage provided by sponsor) Two full conference passes and two invitations to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception Recognition in confirmation s sent to registrants upon registering for the workshop *The deadline to take advantage of this sponsorship is September 1.

10 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits MOBILE DEVICE CHARGING KIOSK SPONSOR: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE) This sponsorship provides two mobile device charging stations to conference attendees. Your company logo (and/or other artwork*) will be clearly visible on the charging kiosk throughout the duration of the event. As a Mobile Device Charging Kiosk Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo prominently displayed on charging kiosk *Artwork deadlines apply. POSTER RECEPTION AND SESSION SPONSOR: $7,500 (EXCLUSIVE) Gain visibility on Monday as attendees showcase their best practices, achievements and ideas around campus sustainability during the poster session. The posters will also be on display throughout the entire conference. As a Poster Session Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo printed on Poster Gallery reception signage Four posters for display that explain your sponsorship, company, why you support AASHE, etc. (to be placed throughout the Poster Gallery) CONFERENCE BOOKSTORE SPONSOR: $4,000 (EXCLUSIVE) The AASHE Conference Bookstore offers attendees the opportunity to browse and buy sustainability related books and calendars. SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSOR: $4,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Social media opportunities throughout the conference include but are not limited to a live Twitter feed in highly visible locations. As a Social Media Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Logo on social media feeds throughout the Convention Center including a feed shown through a projector and other monitors (locations TBD) EXHIBIT HALL RAFFLE SPONSOR: $2,500 (LIMIT 2) or $4,000 (EXCLUSIVE)* This year we are debuting an exciting new Raffle Passport Program: attendees will receive passports at the beginning of the conference and receive a passport sticker and entry into the raffle for each exhibit booth they visit. The raffle will include multiple prize drawings throughout the conference. As an Exhibit Hall Raffle Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Sponsor logo on raffle passport Verbal recognition during raffle announcements Opportunity to provide In-kind raffle prize of $400 or more (pending AASHE approval) and receive verbal recognition *The deadline to take advantage of this sponsorship is September 1. As a Conference Bookstore Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Logo printed on bookstore signage Featured book of sponsor s choosing to be showcased at the bookstore (pending AASHE approval)

11 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: $4,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Sponsoring the entertainment at the AASHE Conference & Expo is a fun and unique way to show your support for art as an important part of the sustainability conversation. As an Entertainment Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Verbal recognition before performances Logo signage placed at or near stage (or entertainment area) DINE-AROUND SPONSOR: $2,000 per venue Attendees dine at sustainable local area restaurants during one highly-anticipated night of the conference. This is a great opportunity to reach the attendees in a more intimate setting, where conversation around sustainability and food can be fostered. Attendees will get to experience the local food movement and hear from local chefs and restaurants. As a Dine-Around Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Sponsor signage including logo on table tops at restaurants Verbal (two minutes) sponsorship recognition at restaurants Recognition in pre-conference promotions LOCAL TOURS SPONSOR: $2,000 per tour Conference attendees can elect to go on a sustainability-related tour highlighting interests or locations unique to the region. ATTENDEE WELCOME BAG SPONSOR: $3,000 (EXCLUSIVE)* See your company s logo displayed like walking billboards all over the show! These bags are distributed to every attendee at the conference. Sponsor must provide logo to AASHE and the bags will be co-branded with AASHE s logo. (If your company would like to supply the bags they must meet the sustainability requirements of AASHE - made from a recycled or renewable resource - and you will be responsible for shipping). Minimum of 1,500** bags. As a Welcome Bag Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Your company logo displayed on the attendee welcome bags given to all attendees One sponsor-provided item featured in bag * The deadline to take advantage of this sponsorship is September 1. ** Actual quantity TBD. CAMPUS EXECUTIVES SESSION SPONSOR: $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Reach top level campus decision-makers in an intimate setting. Participants will include invited presidents, VPs, provosts and other campus administrators. As a Campus Executives Session Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo on signage at session and verbal recognition at meeting Sponsoring organization receives two invitations to the session As a Local Tours Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Bronze package. Additional benefits Sponsor signage at tour meeting location Recognition in pre-conference promotions Verbal (two minutes) sponsorship recognition during tour

12 AASHE Detailed Sponsorship Descriptions and Additional Benefits STUDENT SUMMIT NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSOR: $5,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Bringing together students, faculty, and Student Summit sponsors and partners together to make lasting and meaningful connections while enjoying food, beverage, and entertainment, this event will take place at the end of the Student Summit on Sunday. As a Student Summit Reception Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Logo on napkins at reception Recognition in pre-conference to student registrants Signage at the reception near food and beverage stations Table in the room for table top display or other information about your company/organization (with signage provided by sponsor) SPEAKER READY ROOM SPONSOR: $1,000 (EXCLUSIVE) The Speaker Ready Room is a space where all conference speakers will have access to computers in order to prepare for their presentations. This sponsorship helps to support AASHE 2014 speakers. Includes all items listed in the Bronze package. PLUS: Logo displayed outside of room Logo displayed inside the room via tabletop signage Logo set as background image on the computer screens located inside the room COFFEE NETWORKING SPONSOR: $5,000 per day or $8,000 (EXCLUSIVE) Coffee, along with networking opportunities and the content, is the most important part of the conference! Attendees will be grateful. As a Coffee Networking Sponsor you will receive all items listed in the Silver package. Additional benefits Prominent signage with sponsor logo placed and description of company s sustainability efforts displayed near coffee area for attendees to read during morning and afternoon coffee breaks (all breaks, one per day).

13 AASHE A la Carte Sponsorship and Program Recognition Opportunities at a Glance Recognition Qty. Available Price (per ea.) AASHE Exhibitors Theater 8 $1,000 Recognition in Program Several Full page, 4C: $3,000 Half-page, 4C: $1,650 Quarter-page, 4C: $900 Pre-conference blast 5 $2,000 Educational Session Presentation (30 minutes) 5 $3,000 AASHE Welcome Bag Insert 3-5 $ Detailed A la Carte Sponsorship and Program Recognition Opportunities AASHE THEATER: $1,000 (LIMIT 8) Introduce attendees to your product or service with a 15-minute presentation in the Expo Hall to entice them to visit your booth! This opportunity is only available to exhibitors. A 25-word description of your presentation and the scheduled time will be listed in the printed program. PROGRAM RECOGNITION:* ($900-$3,000) This is an opportunity to present your logo and other business/organization info in full color in the AASHE Conference & Expo printed program. Full-page, four-color placement in the conference program $3,000 Half-page placement in the conference program $1,650 Quarter-page placement in the conference program $ 900 *The deadline to take advantage of this sponsorship is August 1 and we will need your creative/art by August 15. PRE-CONFERENCE BLAST: $2,000 each (LIMIT 5)* s sent to registrants by AASHE on sponsor's behalf. No more than 100 words with two links included. *Content must be approved and submitted by September 1. EDUCATIONAL SESSION PRESENTATION: $3,000 (50% discount to exhibitors!) (LIMIT 5) Capture attendee mindshare by presenting your sustainability success story! All business presentations must include a higher education co-presenter, preferably an institution with a story directly related to your subject matter.* 30-minute speaking session** * Content subject to review/approval by AASHE ** A 50% discount on the speaker fee ($1,500 for a 30-minute session) will be given to businesses that purchase a 10 x10 booth in the EXPO hall. ATTENDEE WELCOME BAG INSERT: ($300-$750)* (minimum of 2,000 bags - actual quantity TBD) Let attendees know how your product or service can further the higher education sustainability movement. Sponsors may include AASHE-approved paper (printed on recycled or forest certified paper) and/or small giveaway items. $300 For Sponsors or Exhibitors - limit of five $750 For Non-Sponsors and Non-Exhibitors - limit of three * The deadline to take advantage of this sponsorship is September 1.

14 AASHE Exhibiting Opportunities To inquire about sponsorship/exhibiting: Skyelar Habberfield AASHE Business Development Specialist NON-PROFIT BOOTH Standard booth space (uncarpeted) One full conference pass 25-word description in program* Member & Non-member: $1,100 Double Non-profit Booth (10 x20 ): $1,750 SINGLE BOOTH Standard 10 x10 booth space (uncarpeted) 25-word description in program Three full conference passes* Member: $1,800 Non-member: $2,400 DOUBLE BOOTH Standard 10 x20 booth space (uncarpeted) 25-word description in program Three full conference passes* Member: $2,900 Non-member: $3,800 Additional Exhibit-only Passes Additional exhibit-only passes are available for $200 to exhibitors who require additional staffing beyond the passes included in their package. * Conference registrations access to all meals and general breakout and keynote sessions ($ value) ** Exhibit-only registrations all meals, exhibit hall access and keynote sessions ($200 per additional expo only registrations for exhibitors) Please note: All standard booth space is uncarpeted. Carpeting is available for an additional charge, inquire for pricing. As a company, we attend AASHE to connect with campus leaders and brainstorm ideas for their campus' recycling needs. Over the past 4 years, we have had great success building lasting partnerships. AASHE has given us a platform to showcase Max-R s passion for recycling and sustainability. Max-R

15 AASHE Host Institution Opportunities MASTER SPONSOR: $5,000 This level is for colleges and universities interested in the highest level of visibility while hosting a campus and community tour. Two complimentary conference registrations and two invitations to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception for host committee representatives from the sponsoring institution One complimentary conference registration and one invitation to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception for a president or provost, includes president s luncheon invitation If your institution is interested in being a Host Institution, please contact: conference@aashe.org Five Student Summit-only registrations President s welcome letter (250 words) with logo and four-color photo in printed program and online in the host sponsor section - OR - half-page, four-color placement in conference program highlighting campus sustainability programs or initiatives, either choice being posted online in the host sponsor section Tabletop display in a main thoroughfare outside of the general session for dedicated exposure time Inclusion of campus tour into pre- or postconference registration (University to provide logistics, volunteers, transportation, and any food options in addition to sponsorship) Four-color institution logo/link listed on the homepage of the AASHE Conference & Expo website and on host sponsors page Logo listed in host sponsors section of printed program Verbal recognition and rotating logo in presentation during welcoming address Press release template including your involvement as a sponsor highlighting sessions presented at the conference from your campus representatives

16 AASHE Host Institution Opportunities REGIONAL SPONSOR: $2,500 This mid-level sponsorship is designed for any higher education institution wishing to increase their visibility to attendees at the conference while receiving several complimentary passes. One complimentary conference registration and one invitation to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception for a host committee representative from the sponsoring institution One complimentary conference registration and one invitation to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception for a president or provost, includes president s reception invitation Two Student Summit only passes Tabletop display in a main thoroughfare outside of the general session for dedicated exposure time Quarter-page, four-color placement in conference program highlighting campus sustainability programs or initiatives Four-color institution logo/link listed on the homepage of the AASHE Conference & Expo website and on host sponsors page Logo listed in host sponsors section of printed program and rotating logo in presentation during welcoming address Press release template including your involvement as a sponsor and sessions being presented at the conference from your campus representatives SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $1,000 For institutions that wish to market campus sustainability programs or services to conference attendees. One complimentary conference registration invitation to the Sponsor & Exhibitor Reception for a president or provost from the sponsoring institution Tabletop display in a main thoroughfare outside of the general session for dedicated exposure time Four-color institution logo/link listed on the homepage of the AASHE Conference & Expo website and on host sponsors page Logo listed in host sponsors section of printed program and rotating logo in presentation during welcoming address

17 AASHE Secure your Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth now! New this year we have an enhanced sponsor and exhibitor form. This dynamic or will allow you to sign up for a sponsorship and/or exhibitor table all online. This form also includes the important policy agreement language which you will be asked to agree to. Please read the policies carefully before agreeing to them. Payment terms are Net 30. Visit the AASHE 2014 Annual Conference website to sign-up. Click here or go to: We ll see you in Portland!

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