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OUR MISSION Through innovations in energy and environmental policies, programs, and technologies, the Southern States Energy Board enhances economic development and the quality of life in the South. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair The Honorable Phil Bryant, Governor of Mississippi Chair-Elect The Honorable Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky Vice-Chair Representative Randy Davis, Alabama Treasurer Representative Weldon Watson, Oklahoma Member, Eecutive Committee The Honorable Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas Member, Eecutive Committee The Honorable Kenneth Mapp, Governor of U.S. Virgin Islands Member, Eecutive Committee Representative Lynn Smith, Georgia Member, Eecutive Committee Representative William E. Sandifer, South Carolina Member, Eecutive Committee Senator Eddie Joe Williams, Arkansas Member, Eecutive Committee Senator Mark Norris, Tennessee Secretary Kenneth J. Nemeth, Eecutive Director, SSEB* Chair, SLC Energy & Environment Committee *E officio, non-voting member 1
Dear Prospective Sponsor: As chair of the Southern States Energy Board, I am inviting you to eplore this brochure and learn more about an eciting opportunity you have to join key policy makers and energy leaders in the southern states to become a sponsor for the Southern States Energy Board s 58th Annual Meeting. In September 2018, I will host the Board s annual meeting on our beautiful Gulf Coast. Your support for this year s regional forum will contribute to a successful collaboration among eperts in diverse disciplines while building partnerships to design policy and technology solutions that will enhance our nation s prosperity in a global economy. This country is eperiencing an energy renaissance, particularly as we work to strengthen our economy and sustain the quality of life for all Americans by developing new technology and energy resources safely and in an environmentally sensitive manner. We are in the process of organizing an eceptional program that will provide insight and epertise on the future of energy and environmental policy and technologies in the United States. During the meeting, we will recognize the leadership and accomplishments of the Board and its strong alliances throughout the region and the nation. I encourage you to become a sponsor for this eciting annual event and look forward to seeing you in Mississippi! Sincerely, Phil Bryant Governor of Mississippi Chair, Southern States Energy Board 2
DIAMOND SPONSOR $25,000 BENEFITS Identification as a Diamond sponsor on your name badge(s) Opportunity to give brief promotional remarks at Sunday Reception or Monday Breakfast Opportunity to recommend speaker or topic to 58th Annual Meeting Planning Committee Opportunity to introduce prominent speaker Listed as sponsor of Monday breakfast and luncheon Si complimentary registration passes Invitation for all VIP events Reserved seating during conference sessions (limited to 2 attendees per diamond sponsor) Full-page company/organization ad or half-page, logo-only ad in the annual meeting program Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 58th Annual Meeting Diamond sponsor Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company brochure or token included in participant materials Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Ehibit space at conference 3
PLATINUM SPONSOR $15,000 BENEFITS Identification as a Platinum sponsor on your name badge(s) Opportunity to give brief promotional remarks at Tuesday Breakfast Listed as sponsor of Tuesday breakfast Five complimentary registration passes Invitation for all VIP events Reserved seating during conference sessions (limited to 2 attendees per platinum sponsor) Full-page company/organization ad or half-page, logo-only ad in the annual meeting program Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 58th Annual Meeting Platinum sponsor Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company brochure or token included in participant materials Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Ehibit space at conference 4
$10,000 BENEFITS Identification as a Gold sponsor on your name badge(s) Four complimentary registration passes Reserved seating during conference sessions (limited to 2 attendees per gold sponsor) Half-page company/organization ad in the annual meeting program Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 58th Annual Meeting Gold sponsor Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company brochure or token included in participant materials Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Ehibit space at conference GOLD SPONSOR 5
$7,500 BENEFITS Identification as a Silver sponsor on your name badge(s) Three complimentary registration passes Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 58th Annual Meeting Silver sponsor Company name in annual meeting program Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company brochure or token included in participant materials Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Ehibit space at conference SILVER SPONSOR 6
BENEFITS Identification as a Bronze sponsor on your name badge(s) One complimentary registration pass Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 58th Annual Meeting Bronze sponsor Company name in annual meeting program Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company brochure or token included in participant materials Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Ehibit space at conference BRONZE SPONSOR $5,000 7
EXHIBITORS $2,500 BENEFITS Identification as an Ehibitor sponsor 6 foot ehibit table and power strip at conference Company name listed on conference materials, banners, etc. Company name listed in annual meeting program Please note: The registration fee is not included in this sponsorship level. You will need to register to attend the conference sessions and/or events including meal functions. 8
Benefit # of complimentary registration passes Opportunity to introduce prominent speaker Opportunity to recommend speaker or topic to 57 th Annual Meeting Planning Committee Opportunity to give brief promotional remarks at Sunday reception or Monday breakfast Listed as sponsor of Monday breakfast and luncheon Opportunity to give brief promotional remarks at Tuesday breakfast Listed as sponsor of Tuesday breakfast Invitation for all VIP events Full-page company/organization ad or half-page, logo-only ad in the annual meeting program Half-page company/organization ad in the annual meeting program Reserved seating during conference sessions (limited to 2 attendees per sponsor) Company acknowledgement at opening and closing sessions Company brochure or token included in participant materials Recognition via SSEB social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter) Company logo, with link to your web site, on SSEB web site as 57 th Annual Meeting Sponsor Company logo displayed on conference materials, banners, etc. Company listed (by name only) in annual meeting program and other conference materials, banners, etc. Ehibit space at conference Rate 9
Diamond Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Ehibitors 6 5 4 3 1 0 $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 10
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION Sponsorships are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be included in/on the 2018 Annual Meeting materials and displays, a firm commitment must be made by Friday, September 1, 2018. After this date, sponsors should check with SSEB regarding company name and logo placement. High resolution color logos are required in any of the following formats: PDF, EPS, TIFF, AI, and/or high-resolution PNG. If suitable logos are not submitted, then the company name will be used as replacement. Please send logos via email to: Leigh Parson parson@sseb.org SSEB will be responsible for the planning, production and on-site supervision of all sponsored events. If you have questions regarding the sponsorship levels and benefits, please contact: Kimberly Sams Gray Managing Director gray@sseb.org (770) 282-3576 Leigh Parson Grants and Accounting Manager parson@sseb.org (770) 282-3581 cell: (678) 427-1821 11
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FORM Organization/Company: Contact Name: Title: Address: City/State/ZIP: Phone: Email: Fa: Please check the desired sponsorship level: Diamond ($25,000) Silver ($7,500) Platinum ($15,000) Bronze ($5,000) Gold ($10,000) Ehibitors ($2,500) Signature: There are three ways to submit this form: 1. Mail it to: Southern States Energy Board 6325 Amherst Court Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 2. Fa it to (770) 242-9956. Date: 3. Visit www.sseb.org/news-and-events to view the 2018 Annual Meeting page and complete the online sponsorship form. Please make your check payable to Southern States Energy Board. SSEB will confirm your participation and accompanying benefits via email upon receipt of this form. 12
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