Sponsorship Opportunities
Information about the products and services you offer will reach key decision makers in workforce development. All sponsorships include prominent listing in the Conference program. Contact Lori Zelesko (lzelesko@papartners.org or 717.612.1590) at Pennsylvania Partners for availability and more information.

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS

Benefits with Platinum Level Sponsorships:
• Two full conference registrations
• Featured listing in the conference program workforce directory
• Pre-conference marketing – Your company logo will be included in pre-conference promotional emails
• Conference website – Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on the main page of the conference website with a link to your company’s website

Conference Bags $5000
This premier sponsorship places your company’s name and logo on every bag distributed to all conference attendees. Every attendee becomes a walking billboard for your company!

Breakfast Plenary $5000
Your sponsorship of this breakfast and plenary session featuring David Foster, executive director of the Blue Green Alliance, gives your company the opportunity to get noticed. Prominent signage acknowledging your sponsorship will welcome each attendee into the session. You will be able to place marketing materials at each table and receive recognition at the breakfast.

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS

Benefits with Gold Level Sponsorships:
• One full conference registration
• Featured listing in the conference program workforce directory
• Pre-conference marketing – Your company logo will be included in pre-conference
promotional emails
• Conference website – Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on the main page
of the conference website with a link to your company’s website

Networking Reception $4000
Host the evening reception held in the Exhibition Hall. Your company’s name and logo will be prominently displayed, and you will have the opportunity to distribute marketing materials. The receptions are a great opportunity for attendees to meet, greet and enjoy refreshments.

Cyber Café $3500 SOLD

Networking Breaks
1. Dessert Break (following the Opening Session Luncheon) $3,000 SOLD
2. Thursday Morning Break $2,500 SOLD
3. Thursday Afternoon Break $2,500 SOLD

Awards Luncheon $3000 2 Available
As the exclusive sponsor for the Awards Luncheon, your company will gain exposure
through signage and acknowledgement at the event. As the luncheon sponsor, you
may provide your company literature or other promotional item on the tables.

1. Awards Luncheon (Program Participants)-Wednesday, May 19, 2010

2. Awards Luncheon (Employers)-Thursday, May 20, 2010 SOLD

Conference Badge & Lanyard $3000* SOLD

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS

Benefits with Silver Level Sponsorships:
• Featured listing in the conference program workforce directory
• Pre-conference marketing – Your company logo will be included in pre-conference promotional emails
• Conference website – Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on the main page of the conference website with a link to your company’s website

Closing Plenary Session $2500
Back by popular demand, Dr. Steve Parese closes out the conference with an exciting, thought-provoking plenary session. Don’t miss the chance to sponsor this dynamic speaker and the opportunity to be the final impression of conference attendees. You will receive recognition and prominent signage at the session. Your company’s logo will be featured in pre-conference marketing.

Thursday Evening Entertainment – The New Directions Band $2500
Make an impact by sponsoring the conference’s evening musical entertainment. The New Directions Band, whose day jobs are or once were in some part of the workforce development system, will come together Thursday evening to provide a variety of music to suit all tastes and keep dancers on the floor. As the exclusive sponsor of the New Directions Band, your company name and logo will be included in event promotions and on signage at the event. You will also have the opportunity to provide
promotional gifts or marketing materials.

Thursday Evening Entertainment – Refreshments $2500
Make an impact by sponsoring the refreshments at Thursday evening’s entertainment. Your company name and logo will be included in event promotions and on signage at the event. You will also have the opportunity to provide promotional gifts or marketing materials.

Friday Breakfast $2000
Sponsor Friday’s continental breakfast and kick off the final day of conference activities. Make a lasting impression by giving away a promotional item at breakfast. Your company name and logo will be displayed at the entrance of the breakfast, and your sponsorship will be recognized throughout the conference.

Attendee Pens $1500* SOLD

Take-One $250
If you are looking for an economical and effective way to attract the attention of our attendees, our take-one display is an excellent opportunity. Pamphlets, brochures, cards, leaflets, magazines and similar material will be displayed prominently so those visiting the exhibit area can “Take-One.” (Cost is per item.)
 

Bag Insert
Promote your company by providing a brochure or approved give-away item for each attendee conference bag.
• $200 ~ Sponsors
• $400 ~ Exhibitors
• $500 ~ All others

Door Prizes
We welcome the donation of door prizes to provide to Conference attendees. This is a great way to promote your organization. Donors will be acknowledged in the Conference program.

Customize Your Sponsorship
We know that increasing your return on investment for conference participation is
important. Pennsylvania Partners will be pleased to customize a sponsorship to meet your specific marketing needs. Whether you would like to combine sponsorships, advertising and exhibit space or you have an idea for an entirely new sponsorship, Pennsylvania Partners is ready to help. We want to provide every opportunity possible to increase your visibility.

Please contact Lori Zelesko (lzelesko@papartners.org or 717.612.1590) with any questions concerning advertising, exhibiting or sponsoring.