SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2017 Annual Conference August 20-22 Charlotte, NC Mission Statement: SEDC will provide useful information and dynamic leadership to economic development practitioners throughout the American South.
ABOUT SEDC Tracing our roots to the fall of 1946, the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America. We have members in 17 states in the American South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Currently, SEDC is comprised of 1,000 economic development professionals. WHY BECOME A SPONSOR? Sponsors of the SEDC Annual Conference reap the rewards of contact with the largest regional meeting of economic development professionals in the country. Promote your brand. Sponsorship offers premium exposure for your brand, with options from simple logo placement to trade show exhibit space, podium recognition and brand placement in the main welcome area of the conference site. Reach our members. Last year, more than 400 economic development professionals attend the SEDC Annual Conference. This offers sponsors an unmatched opportunity to meet, network with, and promote their services to people in charge of economic development in every type of area small rural communities, towns and cities, regional coalitions, large statewide entities. Expand your market horizon. SEDC members tend to rank above average in their success at landing projects bringing commercial development, job creation and economic growth to their areas. In addition, many have significant financial resources to invest in marketing and advertising, research, travel and the latest development techniques. They are interested in the growth and improvement of their own organizations as well as the areas they represent. Support your customers. The SEDC Annual Conference offers its members the best professional development and educational opportunity they have access to all year. As a sponsor, you support their access to top quality learning opportunities and earn their appreciation.
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Golf Tournament* 12:30 2:30 p.m. Optional Outings 1:00 4:00 p.m. Pre- Conference Optional Educational Session 4:00 5:00 p.m. SEDC Committee Meetings 5:00 6:00 p.m. State Caucus Meetings 6:00 7:00 pm Welcome Reception MONDAY, AUGUST 21 8:00 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 10:30 a.m. Opening Remarks and Keynote Speaker 10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Educational Session 11:00 am 1:00 pm Spouse/Guest Program and Lunch 12:15 2:00 p.m. Luncheon & SEDC Awards Presentations 2:15 3:15 p.m. Educational Session 3:30 4:30 p.m. Educational Session 6:00 7:00 pm Silent Auction (Benefiting the SEDC Educational Foundation) TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 8:00 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:45-10:15 a.m. Educational Session 10:30 11:45 a.m. Educational Session 12:00-1:30 p.m. Luncheon Annual Meeting 2:00 3:00 p.m. Educational Session 3:30 4:30 p.m. Educational Session 6:00 9:00 p.m. Closing Reception Sponsoring the SEDC Annual Conference allows Duke Energy to support one of our most strategically significant economic development business allies. With the SEDC s focus on the South, Duke Energy s sponsorship is a natural fit considering our history and vast footprint in the region. Duke Energy is pleased to sponsor the SEDC in attracting more business and industry to the South. Sandy Martin Duke Energy Carolinas SC Economic Development 2011 & 2012 Annual Conference Presenting Sponsor
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES All sponsorship packages will include: Exposure and recognition during prime meeting events: Recognition in conference program Special sponsor identification on badge Mention in post-conference newsletter Electronic list of conference participants Linked logo placement conference website PRESENTING.... $20,000 * Eight (8) complimentary conference registrations * Company banner displayed in the host facility * Opportunity to moderate a panel or introduce a speaker * Sponsor one of the major events at the conference PLATINUM...$15,000 * Six (6) complimentary conference registrations * Opportunity to moderate a panel or introduce a speaker * Sponsor one of the major events at the conference GOLD.. $10,000 * Four (4) complimentary conference registrations SILVER...$5,000 * Two (2) Complimentary conference registrations * Standard display area BRONZE....$2,500 * Standard Display Area COPPER....$1,500 EXHIBITOR ONLY...$1,500 * Standard Display Area * Name recognition in conference program
SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT Company Name: Contact Name: Title: E-mail: Telephone: Address: City: State/Zip: Representative s Signature: Date: Sponsorship Level: Sponsorship Amount: $ Check/money order is enclosed or invoice me for the amount due Credit Card: Visa MasterCard AMX Discover Number: Expiration Date: Security Code: Cardholder s Name: Signature: Please make check/ money order payable to: 2017 SEDC Annual Conference and mail to SEDC: 311 Nelson St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Forms can be faxed to (404) 523-0406, or emailed to gene@sedc.org For more information, please feel free to contact Gene Stinson, (404) 523-3030, or gene@sedc.org.