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Sponsorship Opportunities

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By Invitation Only! - Purchase a sponsorship from $7,500 and up and receive an invitation(s) to the Executive Sponsor Luncheon with NHRMA Board Members, Committee Hosts and Chapter Presidents on Tuesday September 16, 2008. This is a great opportunity to learn more about NHRMA’s programs, and how to reach their membership and address HR areas of interest.


Platinum Level - $15,000
(Select one of the following opportunities)

Murder Mystery Dinner – Wednesday, September 17
This is a unique opportunity to host an exclusive evening attended by conference attendees in a relaxed and fun setting. Your organization’s name and logo will be prominently displayed on each dinner table. You will have an opportunity to speak to the entire group for up to five minutes (no video presentations please). You will be entitled to six complimentary tickets to your sponsored event. Your organization can personally welcome the attendees and hand them a custom goodie bag (if you like) as they depart the event.

Conference CD - SOLD
Extend your reach beyond the conference by sponsoring a recap CD of the conference that attendees can share with their co-workers back at the office. Your organization’s logo will be printed on the cover.

Platinum Level Sponsor Benefits:

  • Complimentary Double Tradeshow Booth in Premium Location
  • Two Invitation to Executive Sponsor Luncheon with NHRMA Board Members, Committee Hosts and Chapter Presidents
  • Complimentary Full Page, Two-Color Advertisement in the Conference Program Book
  • Listing on Conference Website with Hot Link to Your Website
  • Three Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
  • Your Organization's Logo in the Conference Program
  • Your Organization's Logo on the Sponsor Thank You Signs
  • Your Organization's Name, Contact Information and Descriptive Listing in the Sponsor Guide Section of the Conference Program


Gold Level - $10,000
(Select one of the following opportunities)

Opening Session with Keynote Speaker – Tuesday, September 16 - SOLD
Sponsorship of the opening general session provides your organization with exposure to all attendees at the same time. You will have an opportunity to introduce your organization and the speaker to the entire conference audience. Along with your “Sponsored by” thank you sign, your organization’s logo will be projected onto a giant screen in the session room. You will also have the opportunity to provide promotional information to be placed at each attendee seat.

General Session with Keynote Speaker – Wednesday, September 17 - SOLD
Sponsorship of a general session provides your organization with exposure to all attendees at the same time. You will have an opportunity to introduce your organization and the speaker to the entire conference audience. Along with your “Sponsored by” thank you sign, your organization’s logo will be projected onto a giant screen in the session room. You will also have the opportunity to provide promotional information to be placed at each attendee seat.

Conference Registration Bag
Participants will be delighted when they receive their registration materials in this first class bag imprinted with your organization’s name or logo and website address. Your organization will be prominently displayed on the bag and remembered by participants as they use their bag time and again.

Gold Level Sponsor Benefits:

  • Complimentary Tradeshow Booth in Premium Location
  • One Invitation to Executive Sponsor Luncheon with NHRMA Board Members, Committee Hosts and Chapter Presidents
  • Complimentary Full Page, Two-Color Advertisement in the Conference Program Book
  • Listing on Conference Website with Hot Link to Your Website
  • Two Complimentary Full Conference Registrations
  • Your Organization's Logo in the Conference Program
  • Your Organization's Logo on the Sponsor Thank You Signs
  • Your Organization's Name, Contact Information and Descriptive Listing in the Sponsor Guide Section of the Conference Program


Silver Level - $7,500
(Select one of the following opportunities)

Jotter/Journal Book and Pen - SOLD
All participants will carry your organization’s name or logo on the jotter notepad and pen throughout the conference. Hundreds of people will continue to advertise for you when they take their jotter back to the office.

Cyber Café – Email Station for Attendees - SOLD
Your organization’s name or logo will be featured on the screens throughout the conference and the server will be set to your homepage. Every time participants check or send e-mail, they will be reminded of you and your generous support! Your promotional materials may be displayed in this area.

Relaxation Station with Double Exhibit Booth
Participants will thank you for their complimentary massages during the tradeshow. They will enjoy their back massages from a masseuse wearing your logo on their T-shirt. You will have a table to display your materials and the opportunity to talk with participants while they wait for the massages.

Silver Level Sponsorship Benefits:

  • Complimentary Half Page, Two-Color Advertisement in the Conference Program Book
  • One Invitation to Executive Sponsor Luncheon with NHRMA Board Members, Committee Hosts and Chapter Presidents
  • Listing on Conference Website with Hot Link to Your Website
  • One Complimentary Full Conference Registration
  • Two Complimentary Exhibitor passes with access to all general sessions and evening events
  • Your Organization's Name in the Conference Program
  • Your Organization's Name on the Sponsor Thank You Signs
  • Your Organization's Name, Contact Information and Descriptive Listing in the Sponsor Guide Section of the Conference Program


Bronze Level - $5,000
(Select one of the following opportunities)

Closing Session with Motivational Speaker – Thursday, September 18th
What a great way to end the conference! Attendees will remember your organization as the sponsor of the final event. You will have an opportunity to introduce your organization and the speaker to the entire conference audience. Along with the “Sponsored by” thank you sign, your organization’s logo will be projected onto a giant screen in the session room. You will also have the opportunity to provide promotional information to be placed at each attendee seat.

Name Badge Wallets - SOLD
All participants will notice your organization thousands of times each day as everyone displays your organization’s name or logo on their chests. This is the highest visibility you can get!

Fun Run/Walk with Tee Shirts - SOLD
Your organization’s name or logo will be “seen all over town” as a high percentage of conference attendees each year participate in the Annual Fun Run/Walk – and hundreds of people will continue to advertise for you when they take your tee shirts home!

Bronze Level Sponsor Benefits:

  • Complimentary Half Page, One-Color Advertisement in the Conference Program Book
  • Listing on Conference Website
  • Your Organization's Name in the Conference Program
  • Your Organization's Name on the Sponsor Thank You Signs
  • Your Organization's Name, Contact Information and Descriptive Listing in the Sponsor Guide Section of the Conference Program


Pewter Level - $2,500
(Select one of the following opportunities)

Workshop Track Sponsor – (Six Tracks Available)
This is an effective way to target your audience over a three-day period. Your name or logo will greet all participants on the podium during each workshop!
Select one of the following Workshop Tracks:

* Strategic Contribution
* Personal Growth/Credibility
* Leadership Training - SOLD
* Best Practices - SOLD
* Employee/Labor Relations
* Legal Areas

To view the Society for Human Resource Management competencies for HR professionals visit www.shrm.org/hrmagazine/articles/0607/0607grossman.asp.

These competencies support and are reflected in the Workshop Tracks.

Refreshment Sponsor – Coffee Station - SOLD
Your organization’s logo will appear on disposable coffee cups, custom beverage napkins and signage at the sponsored beverage stations. The beverage stations will be placed in the tradeshow and will be fully stocked and available to attendees during the tradeshow breaks. A representative from your organization may greet guests and your promotional materials will be prominently displayed in this area.

Tradeshow Bags for Exhibit Goodies - SOLD
Conference attendees will advertise for you as they carry this high quality plastic bag with your organization’s logo around the tradeshow exhibit hall. And they will “take you home” along with the goodies they collect from dozens of exhibitors! Make a lasting impression.

Conference Giveaway
We will help you select from a variety of “keeper” items with your organization’s logo that attendees will take home and use after the conference. Select from items for the office, fun gadgets, or personal use items. This is a terrific way to keep your name in front of your customers and potential customers!

Pewter Level Sponsor Benefits:

  • Listing on Conference Website
  • Your Organization's Name in the Conference Program
  • Your Organization's Name on the Sponsor Thank You Signs
  • Your Organization's Name, Contact Information and Descriptive Listing in the Sponsor Guide Section of the Conference Program


NHRMA Conference and Tradeshow
September 16–18, 2008 | Three Rivers Convention Center | Kennewick, Washington