Value-Added Benefits—Each sponsor receives the following benefits:

• New! Logo in the sponsor ‘thank you’ banner ad—Enjoy the corporate recognition that comes from having your company name on each page of the conference website.
• Recognition in the conference registration brochure (if confirmed by September 15, 2005).
• Recognition in the final program—includes company description, logo and marketing contact information.
• Verbal acknowledgement during the opening general session.
• Logo on special signage in the registration area.
• Recognition in the sponsor appreciation section of the conference website.
• Pre- and post-conference registration mailing lists in Excel format (one-time use).
• Special name badge ribbons denoting sponsorship level for company representatives to wear at the conference.

Unless otherwise noted, there is one opportunity to sponsor each item.
To sponsor any of the following items, simply write the name of the item and the dollar value (in red under each opportunity) on the
order form.

Platinum Level: $12,500

Luncheon—2 Available
Sponsor a luncheon and receive noncompetitive exposure to all conference participants. Attendees are invited to come together each day to enjoy a sit-down luncheon followed by a keynote presentation. Additional benefits include:

• Four complimentary conference registrations.
• Opportunity to give brief welcome remarks during the luncheon.
• Opportunity to place promotional items on each seat.
• Premier placement of company logo on luncheon signage.
• Logo prominently displayed on a large screen at the luncheon.
• VIP seating—we’ll reserve one table at the front of the room for your registered staff
  
  NLC Thursday Luncheon: $12,500
  NLC Friday Luncheon: $12,500

General Session/Keynote Address
The main event of any conference is the keynote speaker and general sessions are a great opportunity to get your name seen and heard by all conference attendees. Sponsor a general session and treat attendees to a stimulating, motivational presentation by a top-rated, nationally recognized speaker. The date and time of the keynote address will be determined by AGA. Additional benefits include:

• Four complimentary conference registrations.
• Opportunity to give brief welcome remarks during the general session.
• Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker (introduction provided by AGA).
• Logo prominently displayed on a large screen at the general session.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC General Session: $12,500

Gold Level: $7,500

NLC Bags
A walking advertisement for your company! Each attendee receives a high-quality bag to carry conference materials and information collected in the exhibit area. The bags are a favorite with all conference attendees, and get long-lasting use and exposure beyond the conference. No other item will reinforce your organization’s name recognition better. Additional benefits include:

• Two complimentary conference registrations.
• Logo prominently displayed on the conference bags along with AGA logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC Bags: $7,500

Continental Breakfast—2 Available
Be noticed by attendees first thing in the morning by providing their coffee and pastry. A traditional continental breakfast will be enhanced with a few hot items to help energize attendees and get them ready for the day. Make your company’s logo the first thing attendees see each morning! It’s sure to leave a lasting impression. Additional benefits include:

• Two complimentary conference registrations.
• Premier placement of company logo on breakfast signage.
• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC Thursday Breakfast: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  
  NLC Friday Breakfast: $7,500

Name Badge Holders
Sponsor the name badge holders and let the attendees do the advertising for you! Your company logo will be prominently displayed and seen hundreds of times each day as attendees wear their badges to gain entry into all conference-related functions. These nifty wallet style name badge holders store room keys, business cards, cash and more. The badge holders will be printed with your company logo across the top of the wallet right above the name badge and on the back of the wallet so your company name will never be out of sight.

Additional benefits include:

• Two complimentary conference registrations.
• Logo prominently displayed on the badge holders along with the AGA logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC Badge Holders: $7,500
  

Silver Level: $5,000

Notebooks
Attendees are always asking for a way to organize their notes from the sessions they attend during the conference. Sponsor this item and your logo will be printed on these attractive journal books that are inserted into every bag and used throughout the conference. When attendees get back to their office and review what they’ve learned, your company will be front and center. Additional benefits include:

• One complimentary conference registration.
• Logo prominently displayed on the notebooks along with the AGA logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  Notebooks: $5,000

Afternoon Snack Break—2 Available
Treat conference attendees to an afternoon beverage, cookie, candy bar or snack and give that refreshing “pick me up” to carry them through the rest of the day. Your logo will be what everyone sees as they mingle around the food and beverage stations. Additional benefits include:

• One complimentary conference registration.
• Premier placement of company logo on snack break signage.
• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC Thursday Snack Break: Microsoft
  
  NLC Friday Snack Break: $5,000

Bronze Level: $3,000

Morning Coffee Break—2 Available
Give attendees that mid-morning boost to get them through their day! Coffee, tea and sodas will be served in the exhibit area each morning. Additional benefits include:

• Premier placement of company logo on coffee break signage.
• Beverage napkins printed with your company logo.
• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
  
  NLC Thursday Coffee Break: $3,000
  NLC Friday Coffee Break: $3,000

Other Promotional Opportunities

Bag Stuffers, Investment: $500
Even if you cannot attend—get your message in the bag! One promotional item of your choice will be inserted into every conference bag. Just provide copies of your pre-printed material or giveaway to AGA and we’ll take care of the rest. Company is responsible for shipping materials in time to be placed in the bags prior to the opening of the show. Items must weigh less than 12 ounces and be no larger than 12 x 9 inches. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to insert one promotional item into the conference bags.
• Recognition in the final program—includes company description, logo and marketing contact information.
• Pre- and post-conference registration mailing lists in Excel format (one-time use).
  
  NLC Bag Stuffer: $500

Don’t see what you’re looking for? If you have thought of a sponsorship that is not listed here, we welcome your ideas. Please contact Ada Phillips via e-mail, aphillips@agacgfm.org, or by phone at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 310.

The sponsoring company agrees to pay the published sponsorship fee once the application has been submitted and accepted by AGA. Invoices will be generated from sponsorship applications. Payment is requested within 30 days. Outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to signing up for future conference activities.

Sponsorships may not be cancelled. Upon signing the agreement, there are costs incurred on behalf of the sponsor and the full, published amount must be paid. In the event that the sponsorship can be resold and the promotional material corrected before the conference, 50 percent of the sponsorship fee may be refunded.

Any written notification of intent to sponsor an event or item will be considered a definite commitment. In the event that AGA denies a sponsorship opportunity to an interested party, based on a written confirmation/guarantee by your organization to sponsor an event/item, the sponsorship may not be cancelled and the full fee must be paid.

Upon acceptance of your application, the contact person named at the top of the form will receive a confirmation letter providing information about your sponsorship and other conference details. This official contact person is responsible for providing onsite representatives with time schedules and other pertinent information.

Click here to view the current sponsor list...

Depending on your level of sponsorship, your organization may be entitled to receive a certain number of complimentary conference registrations.

If you are entitled to complimentary conference registrations as part of your sponsorship benefits package, we will provide you with information on how to register in your confirmation letter.

Selection, production, shipping and distribution of all sponsorship items as well as menu selection for meal functions will be handled by AGA. Placement of the logos will be at the discretion of AGA.

In the event that a sponsor would like to upgrade a meal or specific item, the sponsoring company may do so at its own expense. In this case, the sponsoring company is responsible for all additional costs for the upgrade over and above the sponsor fee. All sponsorship items are printed in one color only. Sponsored items may be printed with your full-color logo for an additional fee at your organization’s expense.

The sponsoring company agrees to pay the published sponsorship fee once the application has been submitted and accepted by AGA. Invoices will be generated from sponsorship applications. Payment is requested within 30 days. Outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to signing up for future conference activities.

Sponsorships may not be cancelled. Upon signing the agreement, there are costs incurred on behalf of the sponsor and the full, published amount must be paid. In the event that the sponsorship can be resold and the promotional material corrected before the conference, 50 percent of the sponsorship fee may be refunded.

Any written notification of intent to sponsor an event or item will be considered a definite commitment. In the event that AGA denies a sponsorship opportunity to an interested party, based on a written confirmation/guarantee by your organization to sponsor an event/item, the sponsorship may not be cancelled and the full fee must be paid.

Sponsorship costs are designed to lessen the financial burden of the sponsored item and do not necessarily reflect the total cost of
the sponsored event or item.

Sponsors of previous conference activities/items have the right of first refusal for the same activity/item in the following year. As such,
NLC 2005 sponsors were given first right of renewal until September 2, 2005. Sponsorships are now open to other companies on a first-come, first-served basis.

Remaining opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The receipt of application will establish the assignment date. In cases where sponsorship reservations are received simultaneously, preference will be given to AGA Corporate Partners and past conference sponsors/exhibitors.

To achieve maximum exposure and to receive full sponsorship benefits, please reserve your sponsorship as quickly as possible, but at least eight weeks before the conference. This allows sufficient time to place necessary orders, create signage and to include your sponsorship information in the official conference program. Please note that AGA will make every attempt to provide full recognition on sponsorships confirmed less than eight weeks before the event, however, some benefits may no longer be available.

No person, firm or organization, public or private, not having contracted with AGA for the occupancy of booth space will be permitted to display or demonstrate its products/services, distribute promotional materials, meeting announcements or solicitations of business in the Exhibit Hall, public areas of the conference facility or in hospitality suites, unless it is included with their sponsorship package. Any infringement of this rule will result in the prompt removal of the offending persons and/or promotional materials from the Exhibit Hall and/or conference facility. Only exhibitors are allowed to distribute material within the confines of their exhibit space.

The sponsor agrees not to extend invitations, call meetings, host hospitality events or otherwise encourage the absence of attendees from the Exhibit Hall, education sessions and/or social events during the hours of official conference activities. Sponsor agrees to notify AGA of any meetings or hospitality events that take place during the conference, even if they take place after official conference events have ended. All requests for meeting rooms, hotel suites and special function rooms must be approved by AGA.

Distribution of flyers, invitations, magazines or other specialty advertising directly to attendee hotel rooms is prohibited.
AGA reserves the right to review any sponsorship application for appropriateness for our intended audience and support of our mission.

Click here to download the contract.

Click here to download the Marketing Catalog.

Contact Ada Phillips at aphillips@agacgfm.org, or 800.AGA.7211, ext. 310.