SWPONL 40th Annual Educational Conference Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence in Nursing Leadership August 29-30, 2019 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Join Us for this Anniversary Milestone The Southwestern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (SWPONL) invites you to join us for our 40th Annual Educational Conference at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania. This year we are delighted to offer opportunities to help us celebrate this anniversary, while providing you with a conference that represents great value in fulfilling your marketing needs. SWPONL exhibitors gain unique access to some of the area s top nurse leaders. Our members and the conference attendees are nurses holding a variety of healthcare leadership positions. They represent healthcare facilities and academic institutions throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. They are typically responsible for overseeing staff nurses or other nurse leaders. Our attendees hold titles such as Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Patient Care Services, Chief Clinical Officer, VP of Nursing, Division Director and so many others. During this conference, SWPONL exhibitors have the opportunity to network one-on-one with leaders in the nursing field. SWPONL offers dedicated time with the attendees during the breakfasts and breaks as well as additional networking opportunities during the lunch and reception. We are confident that the SWPONL Conference can fulfill your corporate marketing needs and we encourage you to contact the SWPONL office at 412-344-1414 or at swponlhq@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities. Warm Regards, Beth A. Kassalen, MBA Executive Director, SWPONL Jacqueline Collavo, MA, BSN, RN, NE-BC SWPONL Chair Conference Venue Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is our conference venue and the ideal location for our 40th Anniversary Educational Conference. Located in Farmington, Pennsylvania, Nemacolin has the best of both worlds: meeting rooms that allow attendees to engage fully in the educational sessions as well as an array of activities to enjoy at your leisure. Take advantage of the special group room rate at this luxury world class resort! Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 1001 Lafayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437 724-329-8555 Resort Reservations SWPONL Group Conference Room Rates The Lodge: $180 Single/Double plus taxes Chateau Lafayette: $210 Single/Double plus taxes Click on the BOOK button in the top right corner, enter your dates and the group code: 1045NP. All reservations must be received by July 29, 2019 to ensure you receive the discounted rate. The special conference rate and room availability cannot be guaranteed after the July 29, 2019 cut-off date. 2
SWPONL Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities All sponsors receive these exceptional deliverables: Logo with link to company URL on the SWPONL website Exhibit table and chairs Company description in the Conference Program Bag insert (your company provides) Logo on the Vendor Passport Card Click here to Reserve your Sponsorshop D i a m o n d S p o n s o r............................................................................ $ 5, 0 0 0 The Diamond Sponsor is the official 40th Anniversary Conference Sponsor and the most prestigious and visible of all sponsorships. Exclusive recognition as the Official Anniversary Sponsor on the slide for the Opening Session and on all event signage Provide unrestricted Educational Support for the Opening Keynote Speaker (SWPONL chooses speaker.) Podium acknowledgment before the Opening Keynote Speaker introduction Center logo and Designation as a required sponsor visit on the Vendor Passport card Four complimentary Conference registrations ($1,500 value) Strategic placement of booth location and company logo for highest visibility One-page digital communication to SWPONL members and Conference attendees Full-page ad in the Conference Program D L O S P l a t i n u m S p o n s o r................................................................. $ 4, 0 0 0 This high-level sponsorship increases the visibility of your company with direct exposure to key representatives of healthcare institutions. Limited to 3 Sponsors. Designation as a required sponsor visit on the Vendor Passport card Three complimentary conference registrations ($1,125 value) Strategic placement of booth location and company logo for highest visibility Half-page digital communication to SWPONL members and conference attendees Full-page ad in the Conference Program Choose one option: Keynote Speaker Sponsor (2 available) Provide unrestricted Educational Support for a keynote speaker in the program. Receive Podium acknowledgment before the Speaker introduction (SWPONL chooses speaker). Lunch Sponsor (1 available) Prominent recognition on all signage and marketing materials as the exclusive sponsor for the networking lunch. SOLD 3
G o l d S p o n s o r........................................................................... $3, 0 0 0 Gold sponsorship identifies your company as a SWPONL supporter with a focus on providing exposure for your company leading up to the Conference and throughout the event. Two complimentary conference registrations ($750 value) Half-page digital communication to SWPONL members and conference attendees Half-page ad in the Conference Program Choose one option: Raffle Sponsor (1 available) Your company logo will be displayed prominently on the raffle gift bags, and your company s Conference representative can assist in presenting the winning prizes. The Raffle is a highly anticipated event of the conference! Scientific Poster Session Sponsor (1 available) Your company will be prominently displayed amid the impressive collection of posters while Nurse leaders network and share ideas about unique practice methods for a variety of healthcare settings. Reception Sponsor (1 available) Support the highly anticipated networking event on Thursday evening at the Conference with recognition on all materials. Breakfast Sponsor (2 available) Your company logo will be displayed prominently during breakfast in the exhibit hall, while attendees network with colleagues in a relaxed setting. Recognition on all conference materials and prominent signage throughout breakfast. Silver Sponsor..................................................... $2,500 Take advantage of highlighting your company with Conference signage at the breaks or a highlighted giveaway item to gain exposure for your company during and after the Conference. One complimentary conference registration ($375 value) Half-page ad in the Conference Program Choose one option: Conference Tote Bag Sponsor (1 available) Sponsor the conference bag for the Conference attendees with your company logo highlighted on this keepsake. Refreshment Break Sponsor (3 available) This break promotes networking with attendees and exhibitors. Receive recognition on all conference materials as well as signage during the break. Social Media Sponsor (1 available) Your company logo will be pushed with social media communications for the Conference with a link to your website. 4
B ro n ze S p o n s o r........................................................ $ 1, 2 5 0 Provides exhibit space with access to all attendees during the Conference. One complimentary conference registration ($375 value) Please note this space is a standard space. Space for large equipment is an additional $600. University Row...$1,000 This is a special opportunity for universities to showcase their programs and expand their recruiting efforts for programs for nurses with a dedicated space during the Conference. One complimentary conference registration ($375 value) Please note this space is a standard space. Space for large equipment is an additional $600. Additional Opportunities Conference Program Ads.. See Below Quarter-page: $250 Half-page: $450 Full-page: $650 Inside Front or Back Cover: $950 Color (3.625 x4.875 ) (7.5 x4.875 ) (7.5 x10 ) (7.5 x10 ) Based on availability Anniversary Recognition / Honor a Nurse Program Ad...$100 Personalize a message in the Official Conference Program to congratulate SWPONL on this 40th Anniversary celebration, Honor a Nurse, or to recognize a colleague (maximum of 75 words.) The deadline for submission is August 1, 2019. Lanyard Sponsorship...$800 With your support, name badge lanyards will be distributed to all conference registrants. These lanyards showcase your logo for increased visibility. *Additional Exhibit Space...$600 Secure space for exhibits that require extra space for a large piece of equipment or bed at an additional charge. This space payment is required for each piece of equipment or bed. 5
Exhibitor Agreement and Information With your submitted sponsorship you are in agreement to the following: The exhibit table assignments are based at the discretion of SWPONL. The exhibitors will receive priority assignments by group of sponsorship level and space required. SWPONL tries to ensure competitors are not placed by one another, but cannot guarantee placement. Standard space is 7 wide and maximum height is 8 feet. No signage or display features are permitted above this height. Booths must maintain line of sight for neighboring exhibitors. SWPONL will email your exhibitor kit to the primary exhibitor contact in early August 2019. If you have questions prior to this date, please contact the SWPONL office. The exhibitor kit will include: Details on how to order electricity, internet, labor and other booth essentials. Details on how to ship and/or deliver materials to and from the hotel. Exhibitor and Conference Schedule. Exhibitors may demonstrate their products and equipment only within the confines of your exhibit space so as not to block neighboring exhibits. Social functions sponsored independently by exhibitors during the SWPONL conference cannot conflict with scheduled conference education sessions or social events. Cancellation of space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation; if written notice is received on or before June 15, 2019, a refund of all monies minus a charge of $500 will be refunded. Cancellations after June 15, 2019 will not be eligible for a refund. We understand and agree to hold harmless SWPONL, their officers, directors, contractors and agents from any and all claims, demands or liabilities of any kind that we may have against them by reason of any cause arising out of or in any way related to the conference. We assume entire responsibility and hereby agree to protect, indemnify, defend and save SWPONL, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and their employees and agents harmless against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney fees arising out of or caused by Exhibitor s installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the exhibition premises or a part thereof, excluding any such liability caused by the sole negligence of the hotel, its employees and its agents. In addition, we acknowledge that SWPONL and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort do not maintain insurance covering Exhibitor s property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by the Exhibitor. 6