Meeting Professionals International Greater Calgary Chapter. Sponsorship Sales Package

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1 Meeting Professionals International Greater Calgary Chapter ship Sales Package

2 About MPI Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to more than 80 chapters and clubs in 22 countries. For additional information or to join, visit MPI Greater Calgary Chapter The MPI Greater Calgary Chapter is the force connecting members to opportunities benefiting their personal and professional futures and to other members worldwide. We are your connection to the meetings and event industry in Greater Calgary. Coming off a fantastic year that saw membership growth, increased student engagement and the introduction of several new programs, the MPI GCC executive have been working hard to ensure we capture that momentum and carry it forward into this year. Chapter Highlights: Increased the percentage of corporate, association and government planners within our membership from 40% to 50% of the membership. Our planner members include event professionals from companies such as from Cenovus, Encana, Stantec, Bayer CropScience, Plains Midstream, Alberta Health Services, SAIT Polytechnic, Chevron Canada, CFA Society, E=MC 2 Events and STARS Foundation. The MPI GCC hosted a number of education and networking events that brought speakers, guests and attendees from across Canada to Calgary. The MPI GCC provides our corporate partners with the premier opportunity to connect with meeting & event professionals in Calgary. By becoming a sponsor of the MPI GCC, your organization will be able to gain greater exposure to our members, and have better opportunities to highlight your service, facility or location. Our goal is to continue to do our part in building an energetic and upbeat event management community. We are a dynamic and professional membership organization committed to shaping and defining the meeting and event industry in the greater Calgary area.

3 Why The MPI GCC offers sponsors a dedicated marketing channel guaranteed to reach hundreds of event and meeting professionals in Calgary and Alberta. We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with organizations that believe in the value of events, conferences and meetings and there are many reasons for you to get involved: Demonstrate your organization s commitment and dedication to the meeting and event industry in Calgary, Alberta and western Canada. Position your organization as vendor or service provider of choice for meeting and event professionals involved in producing and managing Western Canada s most prominent corporate, not for profit and association events. Reward and retain current employees, clients, staff and partners through the educational and networking opportunities provided by MPI GCC. Allow your organization and staff to network with the meeting and events community, MPI GCC Board of Directors, committees, partners and event attendees to build prospective client base and generate sales leads. How We ll Build Your Brand As an MPI GCC sponsor and corporate partner, you benefit from a wide variety of branding opportunities as we promote the chapter and our events. Here is a breakdown of our marketing activities that will include your brand: Website & Electronic Advertisements: Electronic advertisements featuring MPI GCC and our corporate partners will appear across a selection of industry and association magazines and websites. campaign: The chapter and its sponsors will be promoted via a series of communications sent directly to the inboxes of hundreds of industry professionals. Social Media: The chapter and its sponsors will be promoted via the MPI GCC social media channels. Chapter App: mentions and branding will be included in the MPI GCC mobile app that will be made available to event attendees and chapter members. On-Site Displays: logos will be featured on a variety of on-site signage and digital presentation formats On-Site Integration of Brand: Branding of the event venues using décor, signage, and electronic displays to ensure excellent brand recognition and connection with the audience. Complimentary Networking Opportunities: Your sponsorship package will include various complimentary passes so your staff can connect with event attendees & MPI GCC membership to generate sales leads and potential clients.

4 Cash ship Packages & Opportunities Benefits Delivered By Support ($500) Silver ($1,000) Gold ($2,500) Platinum ($4,000) Maximum Number Allowed No Max ANNUAL CHAPTER BENEFITS Logo & link on MPI GCC website on Page Communication Right to use the MPI GCC logo & name Communication Opportunity to donate an item to an MPI GCC Fundraiser Education 60 day Job Postings on MPI GCC Website ($ value) Communication Complimentary tickets to MPI GCC events ($60.00 value) Administration of One of the MPI Chinook Awards Membership Complimentary banner ad (valued at $200.00) Communication 1 2 Logo & link on MPI GCC website template (every page) Communication Verbal recognition during all MPI GCC Events Education Competitive Category Exclusivity ship Logo on MPI GCC blast template Communication Logo included on MPI GCC mobile app Education Profile included in an MPI GCC blast Communication Complimentary display at MPI GCC Supplier Showcase Event Education Dedicated sent on your behalf to MPI GCC database Communication 1 First Right of Refusal on the same sponsorship for ship ONE CONFERENCE BENEFITS Verbal recognition at ONE Conference ONE Conference Logo & link on ONE Conference website page Communication Logo on all ONE Conference printed materials ONE Conference Complimentary registration to ONE Conference Administration 1 2 Opportunity to host conference meal & speaker ONE Conference Opportunity to present a workshop ONE Conference NATIONAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY Verbal recognition at NMID Conference NMID Team Logo & link on NMID Conference website page Communication Logo on all NMID printed materials NMID Team Complimentary registration to NMID Administration Opportunity to have representative on NMID committee NMID Team Opportunity to have a representative speak at NMID NMID Team Diamond ($7,500)

5 Event Specific ship s who wish to tie their brand directly to an event can also provide cash or in-kind sponsorship at one of our monthly events. For organizations that are providing in-kind donation of services for one of our monthly events, recognition will be provided at the specific event as follows. Please note that an in-kind sponsorship is valued at 50% of the donation s cash value. Benefits >$0.00> >$ >$ >$ $> EVENT SPECIFIC BENEFITS Verbal recognition during Event Logo & link on Event Page on MPI GCC Website Logo on MPI GCC blast for Event Right to use the MPI GCC logo & name Opportunity to distribute marketing materials at event Complimentary tickets to Event Right to provide additional signage at Event Opportunity to address the audience at event

6 Additional Event Exposure & Opportunities ONE Conference The Greater Calgary Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) hosts our annual ONE Conference each year in March. Originally conceived to celebrate the chapter s 20 th anniversary, the ONE conference is designed to offer attendees with an Opportunity for Networking & Education. Keeping with the founding goals, this event is intended to: Provide educational tools and networking for meeting and event professionals. Create a foundation for professional success today and in the future. The event is expected to attract approximately meeting and event professionals, primarily from Calgary and surrounding areas, Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis and Lake Louise, as well from regional areas including Edmonton and Red Deer. Attendees will include current MPI members (planners, suppliers, faculty members from local post- secondary educational institutions), past chapter presidents, a member of the MPI International Board, professional speakers, potential MPI members, members of the local ISES chapter and students in local post-secondary event management and tourism programs. ONE Conference: A La Carte Opportunities The following sponsorship assets can be added in addition to annual sponsorship for additional exposure at the ONE Conference: $1450 Wine Tasting Event Presenting $1200 Breakfast Presenting $1200 Entertainment Evening Reception $1000 Décor Evening Reception (1) $950 USB Keys (with presentations & sponsor information) $750 Attendee Swag Bags (1) $750 Charging Station (1) $600 Networking Break Presenting $600 Draw Prizes (3)

7 National Meetings Industry Day National Meetings Industry Day (NMID) is a nation-wide celebration. MPI members from the Canadian Chapters celebrate with a variety of educational and networking activities focusing on the significance of the Canadian meetings industry and the value of meetings to the broader business community. Events are held in every Canadian chapter on the third Thursday of April each year. The grass-roots movement is being recognized globally. In 2013, the Canadian MPI Chapters won a RISE Award from MPI HQ, the Meetings Mean Business industry coalition and the Convention Industry Council are making strides toward implementing a North-American wide NAMID, with some US chapters implementing small-scale efforts this year and a more comprehensive launch planned for 2016, and there is interest in such a program in Europe. Objectives of NMID, nation-wide, are as follows: Demonstrate the importance and impact of the meetings industry to external stakeholders (i.e. those who are not directly employed in the meetings or events industry) Help raise the profile of the industry within our community by raising awareness around the benefits and economic impact of the meetings industry. Celebrate our industry with the local members of the meetings and events community who support the growth and advancement of our profession.