2 01 2 O V E R V I E W SPONSORSHIP Reflecting the Core of the Business Community
2 01 2 O V E R V I E W SPONSORSHIP Reflecting the Core of the Business Community The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston s 10-county business community and is dedicated to building regional economic prosperity. No other organization will connect your company to national industry titans, elected officials and influential thought leaders like GHP. GHP s Signature Events are the foundation of building a stronger business acumen for its Member companies. These premier business events present content that puts your organization at the forefront of progress and knowledge. They are the most attended, highly anticipated and unmatched events in the region. Major Events fall under the breadth of the astounding events produced by GHP. You will engage in a level of networking and opportunity you would expect to find from the most influential business organization in the region. Event Sponsorship with GHP has profound effects and benefits for the companies that participate. Leverage your company s profile with exposure at these highly influential events. We can guarantee that the caliber of speakers and networking garners a level of excellence that is worthy of your valuable marketing dollars. For increased sponsorship exposure, customizable packages are available. For more information, please contact Lauren Garcia at 713-844-3686 or lgarcia@houston.org. Table of Contents: 2012 Annual Meeting...1 State of the County....1 China Spring FAM Tour...2 State of the Airports....2 State of the City...3 Kinder Houston Area Survey...3 World Trade Soirée....4 National Convention Trips...4 B2B Networking...5 Marketing Excellence Luncheon....5 17th Annual GHP Golf Classic...6 State of Transportation in Texas....6 2012 International Executive of the Year...7 State of METRO...7 Regional Delegation Dinner...8 Annual Tax Summit....8 State of the Senate...9 State of the Port...9 State of the State...10 America s Energy Future...10 Annual Elected Officials Reception...11 Houston Region Economic Outlook....11 Thought Leader Series....12 Coffee with the Consuls....12 Federal Advocacy Mission....13 Economic Industry Tours....13
January 19, 2012 February 15, 2012 Considered Houston s first business meeting of the year, the Greater Houston Partnership s Annual Meeting sets the tone for GHP s upcoming year. Held every January, this event will include the introduction of our incoming chairman, Anthony R. Chase, the election of the Board of Directors and is a prime networking opportunity. Kick the year off right by having your business or organization highlighted at Houston s premier business event. While GHP serves a 10-county region, at the heart of this area both geographically and economically is Harris County, which is pivotal in the region s economic stability. Join us for this forum with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett as initiatives for the year ahead are reviewed and have an opportunity to network with county officials, as well as other municipal leadership. Showcase your company as a leader supporting the growth of Harris county with sponsorship coverage. An excellent opportunity to showcase your company in front of more than 1,000 of local and global, corporate decision makers including GHP Board of Directors and Members. Sponsorship recognition in front of hundreds of CEOs, COOs, and CFOs. Business and Economic Development Leaders and Consular Corps Company Decision Makers Have your brand or logo prominently featured at one of the largest gatherings of elected county officials all year. Sponsorship recognition in front of local elected officials. County Municipal Leadership Economic Development Leaders Community Leaders Company Decision Makers Sponsorship levels: $3,000, $6,000, $10,000, $15,000 Sponsorship levels: $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 1
March 12 20, 2012 March 21, 2012 Be a part of GHP s nine-day adventure to China, March 12 to 20, spending time in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. During the trip, guests will become intimately familiar with China, its people, centuries old customs and history and memorable sights ancient and modern. This is our opportunity to host 100 members of the business community on a trip that will be etched in their minds for years to come. Exclusive underwriting opportunities that are sure to leave a lasting impression with attendees. Present your company as a leader in international business. Business Leaders International Focused Executives Representatives From Various Company Sizes and Industries As one of the main arteries to and from the Houston region for passengers and cargo, the Houston Airport System (HAS) is a pivotal cog in our region s multimodal transportation system. The system includes George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) and is home to the largest hub of the largest airline in the entire world United. Join HAS leadership in a breakdown of the airport system at this event. Help your business or organization take flight by positioning it in front of air industry leaders at this annual event. Showcase your company or organization in front of airport leadership. Sponsorship recognition in front of industry leaders. Airline Industry Professionals Municipal Airport Personnel Municipal Leaders Underwriting levels Available Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 2
April 12, 2012 April 24, 2012 The economic health and well being of the City of Houston is key to the growth and vitality of the area served by GHP as it is the largest municipality in the region. The State of the City will feature a who s who of area elected officials as they gather to hear Houston Mayor Annise Parker discuss the challenges and initiatives of the year ahead. Show that you re Houston proud and display your local roots by sponsoring this event. Showcase your business or organization at one of the best attended GHP events of year. Sponsorship recognition in front of local elected officials. Elected City/Regional Officials Municipal Leadership Economic Development Leaders The Houston region is a vibrant, ever-changing metropolis and understanding the dynamics of that change is key to any successful enterprise. Join the foremost expert on our always-evolving region the Kinder Institute s Dr. Stephen Klienberg for his expert analysis and predictions. Position your organization as one that values information by sponsoring this popular event. Have your brand or logo prominently featured at one of GHP s most popular events. Sponsorship recognition in front of a wide variety of local who s who. Business and Community Leaders Economists Local Media Sponsorship levels: $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $3,000 3
August 25, 2012 Week of August 27 & Septemeber 3, 2012 The annual World Trade Soirée is an amazing night that showcases the Houston region as an epicenter of international business and influence. Drawing more than 600 of the area s global commerce, government and economic development leaders, this salute to international trade also hosts our Consular Corps. Enjoy an evening of diverse dinner stations, international entertainment and casino gaming. Hosted at Hotel ZaZa, each room transforms into a continent of our global exchange. This is the social and business event of the year. Engage your company in a night filled with Houston s circle of business and society influence. Join the Greater Houston Partnership as we gather to take part in one of our country s most important traditions the selection of each party s respective candidate for the presidency of the United States. GHP is taking Members to both the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida the week of August 27, 2012 and the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the week of September 3, 2012. Join the more than 35,000 media, delegates and special guests and be a part of history! There are no sponsorship opportunities for these trips however tickets are available. Showcase your company at Houston s most exclusive international business gala and GHP s premier evening event. Sponsorship recognition in front of Houston elite. Business and Community Leaders Consular Corps Houston Society GHP looks forward to bringing Members of the Houston business community to experience the electoral process first hand at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. We are fired up about providing this tremendous opportunity to our Members so they can be a part of the 2012 Presidential Election. Jeff Moseley President & CEO Greater Houston Partnership Sponsorship levels: $3,500, $7,500, $10,000, $15,000, $25,000 Ticket Prices: To Be Determined 4
Summer 2012 Summer 2012 Calling all sports fans! Join GHP Members at Houston s newest sporting venue to experience our largest Business to Business networking event of the year. Root for the home team while expanding your business and increasing your involvement in the business community. A brand new addition to the Signature lineup! Join us at the annual Marketing Excellence Luncheon to hear from the best and the brightest on today s most relevant, innovative marketing tools and ideas. Every business needs a competitive marketing strategy your bottom line can t afford to miss this event! GHP s B2B/Member to Member is the hot ticket and a fantastic way to reward your staff and clients. Don t miss this opportunity to support this GHP event that helps bring Members together in an effort to increase their bottom lines while enjoying themselves as the Houston Dynamo play within the goal lines. Get on the ball and position your organization in front of this highly targeted audience. An excellent opportunity to build new prospects in a casual, fun atmosphere. Sponsorship recognition in front of a wide variety of companies at this exclusive Member Only event. Unique underwriting opportunities that will leave a lasting impression. Present your company as a leader in the marketing and advertising industry. Unique opportunity to have exhibition space to highlight your products and services with decision makers from small to medium sized businesses. GHP Members Small to Mid Size Company Decision Makers Advertising and Marketing Experts GHP Members Small to Mid Size Company Decision Makers Houston s Young Professional Leaders Sponsorship levels: $1,500; $3,000; $6,000 Sponsorship levels: $750; $1,500; $3,000 Underwriting levels available 5
September 17, 2012 September 2012 The 17th Annual Golf Classic is Houston s premier business golf tournament. Mix business with pleasure as networking on the greens takes full swing. The exposure and personal connections gained by participating in this very successful, high profile networking event are well worth the investment, and your contribution greatly contributes to GHP s mission. Space is limited. Make sure you guarantee your organization is a holein-one among Houston s business elite by showing your support for the economic prosperity of the Houston region. An excellent opportunity to foster relationships and build new prospects in a casual, fun atmosphere. Sponsorship recognition in front of organizational leadership and business leaders. GHP Members CEOs Company Decision Makers With more than 3,700 miles of freeways and expressways, a bus system with approximately 10,000 stops and more than 1,300 vehicles, an expanding light rail system, two major airports, and one of the largest ports in the world, transportation is vitally important to every business and person in the Houston region. Transportation experts and officials will be present to participate in this forum and discuss the realities and priorities of the Houston region s needs. Have your business or organization featured prominently in front of transportation leaders and movers and shakers at this event. Showcase your company or organization in front of transportation experts as well as important elected officials. Sponsorship recognition in front of industry leaders. Transportation Industry Leaders Municipal Leaders Sponsorship levels: $500 $10,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 6
October 2012 November 2012 Held annually for more than 25 years, the International Executive of the Year recognizes an outstanding business person who has demonstrated the global leadership that continues to make Houston a center of international business. The resourceful efforts of these recipients have kept the region on the cutting edge of the global economy. Focusing on innovations, business strategies and vision, the International Executive of the Year is one of GHP s most prestigious international business awards and events. Showcase your company at this world-class awards luncheon. Present your company as a leader in international business. Show your company s support of current and past recipients. International Focused Executives Community Business Leaders Consular Corps The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Harris County (METRO) offers multiple services that help the region meet its unique transportation needs. This event is an opportunity for Houston s business community to hear from George Greanias, President and CEO of METRO, about plans to improve mobility in the region. This forum will be of great interest to anyone involved in mass transportation or concerned with mobility issues in the Houston area. Keep your company s profile in motion by attending the State of METRO event. Define your company role as a concerned party with the state of METRO. Receive recognition as a sponsoring partner in the effort to bring more awareness to Houston transportation matters. Senior-level Business Executives Transportation Experts Public Policy Leaders Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 7
November 2012 November 2012 Break bread with our regional legislators from Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Waller Counties during this annual event. The intimate setting will allow you the opportunity for some oneon-one conversation with these elected officials at this sponsor-only event. Don t miss your opportunity to thank our local regional delegation for their service as a sponsor for this unique event! Showcase your company in a relaxed setting that facilitates dialog with exclusive access to regional legislators. Sponsorship recognition as a partner who puts the best interests of the Houston region at the top of the list. Public Policy Leaders Regional Legislators This one-day CLE/CPE event will showcase experts in federal and state tax law, tax accounting and tax consulting. Participants will engage in breakout sessions and roundtable discussions and will have the opportunity to earn up to 7 hours of CLE/CPE credit. Attending this one stop federal and state tax summit places participants in a unique position to best understand how upcoming changes in federal and state tax codes and policy could potentially affect their companies and clients. An opportunity for Members to showcase their business in front of regional tax and accounting professionals. Brand or logo prominently displayed throughout the seminar. Industry Leaders Lawyers Accountants Tax Officials Sponsorship levels: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $3,500 Underwriting levels: $2,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000 8
Fall 2012 Fall 2012 Join Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison as she presents her last State of the Senate address to GHP Members. Having faithfully served the state in the Senate since 1993, Senator Hutchison will discuss the topics of the day under discussion in the upper chamber of Congress. 2012 is a presidential election year and Congress is sure to play a pivotal role. Both foreign and domestic, decisions made in the Senate often have a resounding effect and could impact the Houston region. Join us as we salute Texas retiring senior senator as she shares her insights and gives attendees an insider s perspective on what is going on in the Senate. Showcase your company as a community leader to the decision makers atop of Houston businesses and industry leaders. Sponsorship recognition in front of Houston s premier business leaders and elected officials. Public Policy, Business and Community Leaders Company Decision Makers Almost 100 years old, the Port of Houston has grown exponentially alongside the region it dutifully serves. Today, it ranks as the largest U.S. port in terms of foreign tonnage and second in terms of overall tonnage. Join leadership from the Port of Houston Authority as they discuss the port system s growth, security advancements, and environmental stewardship as the port nears its second century of service. Don t miss the boat and make sure your company has visible placement during this annual event. Showcase your company as a community leader that understands the impact the port has on our region. Sponsorship recognition in front of Houston s premier business leaders and elected officials. Key Trade Stake Holders CEOs COOs Economic Development Leaders Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 9
Fall 2012 Fall 2012 Join Texas governor Rick Perry as he provides us with a detailed look as to the health and wellbeing of the State of Texas. Currently the longest tenured governor in the United States, Perry has maintained a strong focus on fiscal discipline, becoming the only Texas governor since World War II to sign budgets that reduced general revenue spending. He has used his line item veto to scrub more than $3 billion in budgeted spending, while encouraging investments in the building blocks of a prosperous state: the economy, education and security. Don t miss the opportunity to support this bi-annual State of the State with our current governor, Rick Perry! Sponsor recognition in front of Houston s premier business leaders and elected officials. Recognition as a sponsoring partner who puts the prosperity of Texas on the top of the list. Public Policy, Business and Community Leaders Company Decision Makers As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is the leader in energy policy, ground-breaking energy technologies for oil and gas production, alternative energy development and energy conservation. GHP s annual America s Energy Future event is the ideal forum that tackles these top of mind topics by presenting a symposium full of world renowned speakers. America s Energy Future brings more than 500 senior level business executives, energy experts, public policy leaders and elected officials together in an effort to discuss important industry topics. Position your company as player in the Houston energy scene. Recognition in front of a world class event exploring new and innovative technologies. Senior-level Business Executives Energy Experts Public Policy Leaders Sponsorship levels: $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $3,000, $6,000, $12,000 10
December 2012 December 2012 This end-of-year reception is one not to miss, as we honor the Houston region s city, county, state and federal elected officials, in recognition of their public service throughout 2012. Join us to salute our public servants who work tirelessly to elevate our great region and applaud them for their commitment to the prosperity of our area. Showcase your company in front of the elected officials who work to create good public policy beneficial to your business and the Houston region. Sponsorship recognition in on-site signage, communications and event materials where appropriate. Community Leaders Join GHP as we organize a panel of local experts to share their economic forecasts and insights into the regional economy for the upcoming year. In addition, be the first to hear GHP s job forecast for 2013! Attendees will gain a better understanding of the regional economic environment in which their company will operate in the coming year. Panelist will help attendees read the sign posts ahead that lead to a prosperous year and how to avoid pitfalls they might face. End the year right by looking to the future and by having your organization showcased at this pivotal GHP event. Position your company as a leading business in the Houston region. Receive recognition as a sponsoring partner who understands the importance of the Houston economy. Senior-level Business Executives Key Stake Holders Public Policy leaders Economic Development leaders Sponsorship levels: $1,250, $2,500, $5,000 Sponsorship levels: $1,500, $3,000, $6,000 11
Spring, summer, fall SERIES Spring, summer, fall SERIES This series of unique programs and forums is designed to educate, inform and involve Members and the regional business community on important regional, national and global issues. This series features leaders renowned in their respective fields of expertise. Around the world, business is often conducted in informal settings during shared cups of coffee. What better way to learn how your business can benefit from doing business internationally than through GHP s unique Coffee with Consuls series. Showcase your business or organization as one that stands on the forefront of critical thinking as a sponsor for the Thought Leader Series. Speakers scheduled to date: October 24, 2012 - Jim Hackett, Chairman, President & CEO Anadarko Petroleum BENEFITS OF SPONSORING: Expose your company to organizations that work with the highlighted industry. Timely recognition in event materials and communications. AUDIENCE ATTENDING: Community Business Leaders Decision Makers in the Speaker s Industry Six times a year we will engage one of the 94 consulates that call the Houston region home in our boardroom for coffee and breakfast. This intimate networking event will give guests a chance to hear from a key consulate representative about trade and business opportunities in their respective region. What better way to announce how important foreign markets are to your organization than by being the sole sponsor for this exciting series. Exclusive year-round exposure to an international business audience. Opportunity to provide remarks and introduce the speaker. Community Business Leaders International Focused Executives Small and Medium Sized Companies Economic Development Leaders Sponsorship levels: $1,250, $2,500, $5,000 Sponsorship levels: $10,000 (Limited to one sponsor for the entire 2012 series.) 12
Spring, summer, fall SERIES Spring, summer, fall SERIES The Greater Houston Partnership will host quarterly federal advocacy missions to Washington, D.C. in 2012. Key GHP Members led by President & CEO Jeff Moseley will visit with members of our Texas congressional delegation and other members of Congress to discuss important issues that impact the Houston region. These missions will allow you the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with these elected officials and an up close look at the Congressional process. The Houston region is home to eight key economic sectors each acting as a piston in our economic engine. What better way to gain a better understanding of these areas of commerce than an exclusive tour? These tours highlight other key area resources, such as the Texas Medical Center, the energy corridor, the Houston Airport System and the Port of Houston. Tours will include presentations on doing business with the highlighted industry, a guided, behind-the-scenes tour of facilities, and a luncheon featuring key industry representatives. Sponsorship recognition as a partner who puts Houston at the top of the list. Showcase your company in front of elected officials who work to move forward legislation most important to you. Community Leaders GHP Advisory Committee Members Representatives from Various Company Sizes and Industries If you want to target decision makers and leaders in a specific industry, Economic Industry Tours are the easy way to direct your pitch to a specific industry group. Your company s exposure to organizations that work with the highlighted industry. Timely recognition in event materials and communications. Decision Makers in the Highlighted Industry VPs Buyers Manufacturers Business Leaders Economic Development Leaders Underwriting levels Available Sponsorship levels: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 13
For Increased Sponsorship Exposure, Customizable Packages Are Available! For more information, please contact Lauren Garcia at 713-844-3686 or lgarcia@houston.org. 2012 Signature Sponsors Production Partner Staging Partner GHP012512