NAEP 87th Annual Meeting - Value Continuum
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Sponsors

To become a 2008 Annual Meeting sponsor please email Toni Valenti at tvalenti@naepnet.org.

To become a Golf Classic Sponsor please email Bill Hardiman at whardima@gmu.edu.


87th Annual Meeting Host Event at Stubbs Bar B Q with Radio London - $20,000
(Four (4) $5,000 co-sponsorships available)
Wednesday evening attendees will feast at this famous Austin eatery and groove to a sixties beat with live music from Radio London!
Benefits:
  • Introduction by NAEP's CEO, Doreen Murner
  • Welcoming remarks by sponsor representative
  • Sponsor banner hung prominently
  • Sponsor name and logo on signage
  • Sponsor may provide commemorative glassware and/or accoutrements
  • Sponsor may provide product or company information (1 page only please) placement on tables
  • Recognition in conference program as reception sponsor

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Sehi Computer Products
SOLD! - Cyber Café - Computer Center - $20,000
Exclusive In-Kind Sponsorship. Attendees will spend time in this area every day. NAEP provides the space, sponsor supplies electricity, internet access and computers.
Benefits:
  • Premium high traffic location
  • 24/7 access with security provided
  • Custom signage at stations
  • Sponsor may provide customized wallpaper and default home page
  • Sponsor may provide customer service personnel
  • Raffle off a laptop or workstation to those who complete sponsor online survey (with NAEP approval)
  • Opportunity to hand out company literature
  • Recognition of sponsorship in conference program

Keynote Speaker - Closing General Session Amanda Gore - $20,000

More than 20 years ago, Amanda launched her speaking career by talking about connections that count, leading with the heart, motivating with laughter, and bringing out the best in people. With today's mergers and cross-cultural workplaces, Amanda stresses the importance of creating joyful corporate communities that bring people together productively and profitably.

Her thoughtful and intelligent assessment of what it takes to lead, coach, and inspire corporate teams to outstanding results in a range of businesses from healthcare to technology, finance to real estate, energy to hospitality, and insurance to retail has distinguished her as one of the world's most sought-after experts in her field. Author of four books and numerous videos, Amanda has a degree in Physical Therapy, a major in Psychology, and expertise in physical therapy, group dynamics, neurolinguistics, and occupational health. She has worked in corporations, colleges, hospitals, and private practice and has often been interviewed on radio and TV on her areas of expertise.

Amanda blends these areas of expertise to connect body, mind and spirit to show people how to become more effective professionally and personally and to rediscover joy at work and in life.

Benefits:
  • Sponsor representative introduced by NAEP's CEO, Doreen Murner
  • Brief comments by sponsor representative on topic of importance to NAEP(with NAEP editorial rights)
  • Speaker introduced by sponsor representative
  • Company name and logo projected before and after presentation

Exhibition Relaxation Center - $10,500
Exclusive Sponsorship for exhibitors only. Generate booth traffic and outstanding visibility by sponsoring this relaxing service. Conference attendees will be required to stop by the sponsor's booth to pick up a coupon for the free massage. Sure to be a popular attraction in the exhibit hall. NAEP supplies massage booth space. Sponsor designs, prints and distributes coupons.
Benefits:
  • Company name and signage at station
  • Possible location adjacent to sponsor's booth (hurry, space available basis)
  • Sponsor may provide branded water, Power bars etc.
  • Sponsor may provide signature clothing, such as golf shirts, for the massage practitioners to wear
  • Acknowledgement of sponsorship in conference program

Exhibition Luncheon - $10,000
$6,000 Co-Sponsorships available. Service will be set in a centralized, high traffic area inside the exhibit hall.
Benefits:
  • Sponsorship signage at buffet stations
  • Sponsor may provide commemorative paper ware
  • Company name and logo on signage
  • Recognition in conference program as exhibit luncheon sponsor

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College Planning & Management
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Mercury Commerce
SOLD! - 87th Annual Awards Luncheon - $10,000
($5,000 co-sponsorships available)
Wednesday afternoon industry leaders and the most successful members of NAEP will be honored at this very important annual banquet.
Benefits:
  • Company name and logo on signage and printed menus
  • Introduction by NAEP's CEO, Doreen Murner
  • Welcoming remarks from podium by sponsor representative
  • Product Placement on chairs and tables
  • Recognition in conference program as banquet sponsor
Virco Provista

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SOLD! - Keynote Speaker - Opening General Session - Jim Sorenson - $10,000

Jim Sorensen has dedicated his career to transformational work that provides people, teams and organizational cultures with the tools to improve results and increase their level of effectiveness and satisfaction.

Jim has designed and facilitated workshops for more than 16 years for worldwide audiences ranging from small start up companies to large multinational corporations including: The governments of the United States, Canada, Russia and Uzbekistan, companies such as Weyerhaeuser, Macy?s, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, Boeing, Intel, New York Life Insurance, and many more organizations. He is skilled in creating tailored programs. A Master Facilitator, Jim has also taught advanced presentation skills for the past 10 years.

Jim has presented professionally for more than 23 years. As a highly sought after public speaker, Jim Sorensen's authentic delivery and humor resonates with his audiences. Jim involves participants by creating an enjoyable, engaging and respectful environment in which to learn and grow. As Director of Training for Fierce, Inc. Jim has trained trainers from all over the world to facilitate Fierce Conversations.

Jim Sorensen is also an accomplished artist and illustrator with seven books to his credit. He has been interviewed on over 50 talk shows. He currently lives in Snohomish, Washington with his wife and daughter.

Benefits:
  • Sponsor representative introduced by NAEP's CEO, Doreen Murner
  • Brief comments by sponsor representative on topic of importance to NAEP(with NAEP editorial rights)
  • Speaker introduced by sponsor representative
  • Company name and logo projected before and after presentation

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E&I
SOLD! - Registration Bags - $10,000
The registration bags are distributed to all of the attendees. The bags contain conference materials, program information and more.
Benefits:
  • Sponsor company logo imprinted along with the conference logo on one side of the registration bag
  • Company name and logo on signage at registration
  • Approved company literature in registration bags
  • Recognition in conference program as bag sponsor

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Steelcase
SOLD! - Steelcase Learnlab - $10,000
Classroom of the Future. This interpretation of the classroom of the future seeks to increase learning as a way to attract and retain students and faculty through a superior learning environment.
Benefits:
  • Company name and logo on signage
  • Steelcase Learnlab prominently featured at the Annual Meeting

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Marathon Travel
SOLD! - Official Annual Meeting Program - $7,500
$5,000 Co-Sponsorships available. This attractive 4 color program provides the complete information about sessions, speakers, topics, schedules, events, and exhibits. Many attendees circulate the program in the office to brief colleagues on the meeting.
Benefits:
  • Customized advertisement inside front cover and/or outside back cover
  • Company name and logo featured on each page of the program
  • Company name and logo on signage at registration counters

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SciQuest
Registration Badge Wallets - $7,500
Registration badges are distributed to all of the attendees. All attendees are required to wear their badges to gain entrance into all of the conference sessions, workshops, events and the exhibit hall. Sponsor name will be prominently displayed throughout the entire Annual Meeting.
Benefits:
  • Sponsor company logo imprinted on the lanyards
  • Company name and logo on signage at registration
  • Recognition in conference program as lanyard sponsor

Custom Hotel Room Key Card - $6,000
Design a custom room key card with sponsor company logo and the NAEP logo. Every member will receive designed card upon hotel check-in and will use it throughout the meeting.
Benefits:
  • Sponsor's custom message before members first thing upon arrival
  • These keys are used frequently throughout the meeting
  • Sponsor may plan their own promotion with the key to 'unlock' a 'prize'
  • Company name and logo on signage at registration counters

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VISA
SOLD! - Annual Meeting Website - $6,000
NAEP relies heavily on the internet to promote and inform about the Annual Meeting. This site is the portal to all information from time and location to speakers and topics. Here is also where our members begin the process of registration and signing up for golf.
Benefits:
  • Sponsor logo recognition on all NAEP hosted Annual Meeting pages
  • Sponsor recognition on registration confirmation
  • Links from the Annual Meeting pages to the sponsor site of choice
  • Company name and logo on signage at registration counters

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CDW-G

But more available!
Welcome Reception Co-Sponsorships - $5,000
Co-sponsorships create a great networking opportunity.
Benefits:
  • Introduction by NAEP's CEO, Doreen Murner
  • Welcoming remarks by sponsor representative
  • Sponsor banner hung prominently
  • Sponsor name and logo on signage
  • Sponsor may provide commemorative glassware and/or accoutrements
  • Product placement on tables
  • Recognition in conference program as reception sponsor
  • $5,000

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    MSC Industrial Supply Co.
    SOLD! - Fun Run/Walk T-Shirts - $4,000
    Tuesday morning we jumpstart our day with an invigorating run or walk.. T-shirts will be distributed to all of the attendees registered to participate.
    Benefits:
  • Sponsor company logo imprinted on the back of the t-shirt
  • Company name and logo on signage
  • Sponsor may announce winners and award prizes
  • Recognition in conference program as Fun Run/Walk sponsor

  • New Attendee Orientation - $3,500
    First time attendees gather with NAEP officers and board members to become oriented to the association and the Annual Meeting. This networking event offers light Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.
    Benefits:
    • Welcoming comments by sponsor representative
    • Sponsor signs at the entrance to the meeting room
    • Provide commemorative stemware and paper products
    • Company name and logo on signage at registration counters

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    Provista
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    VWR
    SOLD! - Haas Scholarship Fund Patronage - Golf Classic Title Level - $3,000
    The William H. Haas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships that enable registration and travel for any NAEP institute, seminar or annual meeting. Haas Scholarship Fund Patrons, by underwriting portions of the Gerald F. Evans Golf Classic, support this scholarship fund, as do the silent auctions by the Host Committee throughout the Annual Meeting.
    Benefits:
    • Patron recognition in all publications and web pages for the Golf Classic
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed on Golf Classic banners and scorecards
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed at one golf classic hole
    • Patron fields two foursomes in the Golf Classic

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    SOLD! - Hotel Room Door Drops - Hilton Austin Hotel - $3,000
    This opportunity is only available to contracted NAEP 2008 exhibitors and sponsors. Deliver your message straight to the hotel room of our attendees at the Hilton Austin, NAEP's headquarters hotel. Generate traffic to your booth with contest coupons or special offers that can't be missed.
    Benefits:
    • NAEP will authorize the Hilton to accommodate your room drop requests
    • NAEP covers hotel costs up to $1.50 per drop for up to 600 drops
    $3,000

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    SOLD! - Concurrent Workshops - $3,000
    Workshops are a primary integral part of the professional development aspects of the NAEP Annual Meeting. Sponsors can become integral too by sponsoring three workshops of their choice. See program for a complete description of all workshops.
    Benefits:
    • Welcoming remarks by sponsor representative
    • Company name and logo on signage
    • Display table for sponsor materials at entrance
    • Recognition in final program as specific workshop sponsor
    $3,000

    Pocket Program - $2,500
    This handy pocket guide provides session information with time and location for quick reference by all attendees.
    Benefits:
    • Company name and logo featured on the front panel of the pocket program
    • Company name and logo on signage at registration
    • Recognition in conference program as pocket program sponsor

    Continental Breakfast - Monday - $2,500
    This full continental breakfast is always a high traffic event. Service will be set in a centralized, high traffic area to attract our attendees before the start of our program.
    Benefits:
    • Sponsorship signage at buffet stations
    • Sponsor name and logo on signage
    • Sponsor may provide commemorative paper ware
    • Recognition in conference program as break sponsor

    Exhibit Hall Breakfast - Tuesday - $2,500
    This full continental breakfast is always a high traffic event. Service will be set in a centralized, high traffic area to attract our attendees before the start of our program.
    Benefits:
    • Sponsorship signage at buffet stations
    • Sponsor name and logo on signage
    • Sponsor may provide commemorative paper ware
    • Recognition in conference program as breakfast sponsor

    Refreshment Break - Tuesday PM - $1,500
    Service will be set in a centralized, high traffic area.
    Benefits:
    • Sponsorship signage at break stations
    • Sponsor name and logo on signage
    • Sponsor may provide commemorative paper ware
    • Recognition in conference program as break sponsor
    $1,500

    Refreshment Break - Wednesday PM - $1,500
    Service will be set in a centralized, high traffic area.
    Benefits:
    • Sponsorship signage at break stations
    • Sponsor name and logo on signage
    • Sponsor may provide commemorative paper ware
    • Recognition in conference program as break sponsor

    SOLD
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    SciQuest
    and
    Staples Business Advantage
    SOLD! - Haas Scholarship Fund Patronage - Golf Classic Premier Level - $1,500
    The William H. Haas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships that enable registration and travel for any NAEP institute, seminar or annual meeting. Haas Scholarship Fund Patrons, by underwriting portions of the Gerald F. Evans Golf Classic, support this scholarship fund, as do the silent auctions by the Host Committee throughout the Annual Meeting.
    Benefits:
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed on Golf Classic banners and scorecards
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed at one golf classic hole
    • Patron's foursome in the Golf Classic

    Haas Scholarship Fund Patronage - One Golf Classic Hole and Team - $1,250
    The William H. Haas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships that enable registration and travel for any NAEP institute, seminar or annual meeting. Haas Scholarship Fund Patrons, by underwriting portions of the Gerald F. Evans Golf Classic, support this scholarship fund, as do the silent auctions by the Host Committee throughout the Annual Meeting.
    Benefits:
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed at one golf classic hole
    • Patron's foursome in the Golf Classic

    Haas Scholarship Fund Patronage - One Golf Classic Team - $900
    The William H. Haas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships that enable registration and travel for any NAEP institute, seminar or annual meeting. Haas Scholarship Fund Patrons, by underwriting portions of the Gerald F. Evans Golf Classic, support this scholarship fund, as do the silent auctions by the Host Committee throughout the Annual Meeting.
    Benefit:
    • Patron's foursome in the Golf Classic

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    to
    GE Money - Corporate Payment Services
    and
    Whalen's Allied Van Lines
    But more available!
    Haas Scholarship Fund Patronage - One Golf Classic Hole - $400
    The William H. Haas Scholarship Fund provides scholarships that enable registration and travel for any NAEP institute, seminar or annual meeting. Haas Scholarship Fund Patrons, by underwriting portions of the Gerald F. Evans Golf Classic, support this scholarship fund, as do the silent auctions by the Host Committee throughout the Annual Meeting.
    Benefit:
    • Patron's logo prominently displayed at one golf hole
    and
    Tremco MRA Services Guy Brown Products GovConnection - 1.800.800.0019 Xerox Steelcase

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    U.S. Communities
    SOLD! - Showcase Presentation I - Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, two 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Two presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

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    Web Data
    SOLD! - Showcase Presentation I - Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, three 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Three presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

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    to
    National Joint Powers Alliance
    Showcase Presentation III - Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, three 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Three presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

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    SciQuest
    SOLD! - Showcase Presentation IV - Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, three 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Three presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

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    to
    JP Morgan Chase
    SOLD! - Showcase Presentation V - Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, three 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Three presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

    SOLD
    to
    nextSource
    SOLD! - Showcase Presentation VI - Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. - $1,500
    Present a business proposition to NAEP membership with a Showcase Presentation. Designed as a supplemental opportunity for exhibitors and sponsors, three 45 minute time slots are offered on Tuesday in special theaters in the exhibition hall. Three presentations will be presented in each time slot. No other programming, except the open exposition, will compete for attendee attention. NAEP will provide a podium, one Internet connection and a screen. Presenting companies provide the computers, projectors and other technology. No sound amplification will be allowed. Presenter will need to project her/his voice from the podium to the +/- 100 attendees.

    Free-Standing Promotional Banner - $600
    This opportunity to display a free-standing banner is only available to contracted NAEP 2006 exhibitors and sponsors. Strategic locations throughout the lobby of the convention center where attendee registration and the cyber cafe are located or near main meeting rooms will be used to display your company's message. Sponsors provide their own banners, maximum size of 2' x 3' floor space and 8' high. Locations will be assigned by NAEP on a random basis on April 6, 2008.

    To become a 2008 Annual Meeting sponsor please email Toni Valenti at tvalenti@naepnet.org.

    To become a Golf Classic Sponsor please email Bill Hardiman at whardima@gmu.edu.

    Exhibitors and Sponsors should be familiar with NAEP's Code of Ethics and ensure that business practices and behavior contribute to compliance by all.

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