SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS

CITY SUMMIT City Summit is the National League of Cities annual conference for local leaders to convene and discover solutions to the common challenges facing America s cities. Each year, the conference is hosted in a different U.S. city offering tangible best practices for government officials from a variety of perspectives. BOUT ITY UM IT

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The 2017 conference held in the welcoming city of Charlotte, North Carolina attracted more than 4,000 delegates from 1930 cities, towns and villages from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to over 100 educational and networking activities, the City Summit expo hall featured over 240 exhibitors spanning 130,000 square feet offering tangible solutions for city officials to immediately implement back home. 4,000 DELEGATES FROM 1,930 CITIES, TOWNS, AND VILLAGES 49 STATE MUNICIPAL LEAGUES 100+ EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES 240 TA EXHIBIT BOOTHS ACROSS 130,000 SQUARE FEET

Previous SPONSORS AARP Accela Amazon AT&T Bank of America Carowinds Clear Channel Outdoor Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated Colonial Life Community Blight Solutions Crescent Communities Direct Energy Discovery Education Duke Energy Esri Facebook Foundation for the Carolinas Google Holland & Knight ICMA-RC Instagram Microsoft North Carolina League of Municipalities National Renewable Energy Laboratory Opengov Philips Socrata T-Mobile Uber U-Haul U.S. Communities Utility Service Partners Walgreens Wells Fargo

ABOUT THE HOST CITY Los Angeles Beautiful Los Angeles, California will host the 2018 City Summit. Primarily known as a film and entertainment industry hub, LA is also a leader in innovation and modernization. With one of the top ten economies in the world, Los Angeles offers its residents and visitors unparalleled experiences and opportunities. This November, meet thousands of city leaders as they gather in Los Angeles to find out how LA leads in areas like economic development, labor markets and workforce, infrastructure, and resiliency.

Network & CONNECT Receive maximum exposure to local elected officials and staff from across the nation with opportunities to meet and discuss partnerships that strengthen America s economy. Promote & SHOWCASE An expected audience of over 4,000 local government leaders gives you a chance to amplify your brand to all levels of municipal leadership from the mayor to the clerk. Collaborate & TRANSFORM City leaders are changing the face of cities to incubators of innovation. Learn how your business solutions can improve communities across the nation. WHY

YOUR BRAND ELEVATED City Summit offers your organization the opportunity to customize your experience, with a range of levels and engagement opportunities. Our sponsorship packages offer your organization a menu of events, networking and thought leadership opportunities.

Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Diamond Title Opportunity $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $59,999 $60,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 and up Brand visibility: conference website, program book, onsite, and mobile app Pre-and post-conference attendee list Full conference registration 2 4 6 8 10 12 Ad in program book 25% off 50% off Invitation to exclusive Board of Directors event Half- Page Half- Page Full-Page Full-Page Exhibit booth 50% off 10x10 10x20 10x30 10x40 Conference bag insert Listed as option for Buyers Program Guest post on CitiesSpeak blog Social media promotion Present a Solution Session Slide during general sessions Press release Recognition in opening keynote Conference registration for Congressional City Conference (2) 30 minute meeting with leadership 2 4 6 8

HEADLINE THE CONFERENCE General Session $20,000-$60,000 Signature Event: Connect with city leaders during one of two General Sessions featuring VIP speakers. You ll be the spotlight of all the conference attendees at once as you deliver brief remarks or introduce keynote speakers and NLC officers during main stage programming. Additionally, you can offer product and service information through a seat drop of a one-page flyer about your company and services. Opening Reception $20,000-$60,000 Start the conference off with a bang! Ensure the nearly 4,000 attendees remember your brand by hosting a launch party they won t forget. Housed in the expo hall, the event will feature a happy hour, live entertainment, music and more. As the official launch party sponsor, you have ample signage, opportunity to provide branded materials, and help create a memorable experience. Closing General Session & Lunch $20,000-$60,000 Leave a lasting impression on nearly 2,000 attendees as we close out the conference with a luncheon and program. You will have the opportunity to provide brief remarks, introduce an NLC Officer and/or Executive Director, have priority seating, recognition signage and provide a seat drop. MEMBER NETWORKING EVENTS New Member / First-Time Attendee Breakfast $15,000 Meet and engage with NLC s newest members and first-time conference attendees as they learn the in s and out s of City Summit and the National League of Cities. Deliver brief welcome remarks, provide brand swag, and raise your brand visibility throughout the event while setting the stage for these first-time conference goers. State Municipal League Directors Dinner $15,000 Each year, the 49 State Municipal League Directors gather to network and discuss key trends and challenges in their states. This opportunity includes two invitations to join this group of influential policy makers. (NLC Corporate Partners only) Young Elected Leaders Reception $15,000 This event provides an opportunity for Young Elected Officials to network, share ideas and identify ways to act on the unique challenges they face as community leaders. Get your brand in front of tomorrow s leaders through signage and welcome remarks at this highly attended event.

NETWORKING & ENGAGEMENT Local Heros Awards Reception $10,000-$20,000 Show your commitment to diversity and inclusion as NLC s Constituency Groups recognize and award local leaders for outstanding work in their community. In addition to signage, there will be an opportunity for brief remarks. Member Council Reception $10,000 Network with elected officials from each of NLC s five Member Council Groups: Large Cities, First-Tier Suburbs, Military Communities, Small Cities, and University Communities. Directly address a specific audience from niche communities around the nation. This is also a great opportunity to bring your company swag for attendees to showcase your brand during and even after the conference. Focus Group $10,000 Interested in getting feedback or learning what the local elected official s perspective is on a particular topic? Sponsor a focus group to structure a session with city leaders to conduct specific research on this target audience. Large City Reception $10,000 Our Large City Member Council is hosting a special reception for large city elected officials and staff (200,000+ population size). Get your brand in front of the city officials who lead some of the largest and most influential cities in the country. Your company will receive recognition at the event and the opportunity to make welcome remarks. LGBT Community Event $10,000 If you re dedicated to supporting the LBGT community, sponsor the off-site LGBT Community Event. In a casual and intimate environment, local elected officials will meet and greet with local Los Angeles leadership, advocates and influencers. Your company will receive recognition at the event and can make welcome remarks. Young Elected Leaders Reception $10,000 This provides an opportunity for Young Elected Officials to network, share ideas and identify ways to act on the unique challenges they face as community leaders. Your company will receive recognition at the event and have the opportunity to make welcome remarks. Future Member Luncheon $5,000 This luncheon gives our non-member attendees a chance to learn more about the benefits and value of being a NLC member, as well as an opportunity to network with NLC leadership. Your company will receive recognition at the event and have the opportunity to make welcome remarks. SPONSORSHIP EVENTS

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP NLC University Training $25,000 Associate your brand with the best and the brightest: sponsor the entire NLC University track of training seminars for city officials. With a speaking opportunity during one of the key sessions and branding throughout each session, your brand will be more creditable to the mayors, council-members and key city staff in attendance. Shared Wisdom Lunch $20,000 This awards program hosted by the NLC University features inspirational shared wisdom from local and national leaders and brings together certificate recipients to be recognized for their educational achievements. This engaging luncheon incorporates high-profile keynote speakers to help motivate and encourage local leaders. Attended by NLC University training registrants, award recipients and NLC University Leadership Fellows and Board of Advisors. A speaking opportunity is available. Solution Sessions $10,000 (12) Solution Sessions offer a unique education and marketing opportunity. Reach elected city officials and senior city staff by presenting case studies and best practices in your industry. This is your opportunity to demonstrate thought leadership, provide industry analysis and share your services and solutions on topics important to local officials. NLC University Workshop $5,000 (Multiple) Does one of our specialized NLC University training events align with your industry or products? Reach a target audience by sponsoring a workshop that reinforces your brand identity. BRAND VISIBILITY Registration $15,000 Don t miss the chance to get your brand in front of every attendee that checks into the conference. NLC Connections Lounge $15,000 At the heart of the expo hall, the NLC Connections Lounge gets a lot of foot traffic. It s where mayors, councilmembers and city staff gather to interact with NLC team members and network with each other. Sponsor the booth to expose your brand to a diverse group of city officials from across the country. Photo Booth or Selfie Spot $10,000 Provide a great memento for attendees by sponsoring the photo booth or selfie spot! Always popular and a lot of fun. Your logo will appear on each photograph. Device Charging Stations $10,000 Help attendees power up their smart phones, laptops and other wireless devices without leaving the conference at custom stations designed to show off your brand. Brand swag is encouraged.

Multi-Screen Digital Display $10,000 Capture the imaginations of conference attendees through digital advertisements displayed on freestanding televisions with storage for multiple ads throughout the conference. Conference Program Book Ad $7,500+ Advertise in the printed conference program. Whole or half page ads available. Headline Conference Map & Advertisement Banner $7,500 Guide conference attendees and lead the way with your company logo and custom message. Luggage Tags at Bag Check $7,500 Make a lasting impression with your company and logo on attendee s luggage at bag check. Conference Mobile App $5,000 The NLC mobile app is used by almost 100% of the conference attendees and connects them to the conference activities in a unique and personal way. From their day-to-day schedules, to conference updates and onsite promotion, this opportunity is brand visibility at its best! Opportunities include banner ads, push notifications, splash screens and more. Custom deals are also available. Expo Hall Game $5,000 Sponsor NLC s exciting Expo Hall Challenge! This game attracts conference attendees from every state and city size and is played by conference attendees in the Expo Hall throughout the conference.

Large Framed Advertisement in Host Hotel $5,000 Display your newest project or company s message in front of the Who s Who of NLC at the JW Marriot located in LA Live. Conference Center Branding $5,000+ Have your logo highly visible throughout the convention center for the duration of entire conference. Options include floor clings, window and escalator decals, and more! GO GREEN Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability by becoming a Green Conference Partner. Cities across the nation are adopting measures to become eco-friendly; show them you mirror their dedication by sponsoring these three sustainable conference practices. Sponsor any of the options below and be recognized throughout the conference as a Green Conference Sponsor. Customized Reusable Water Bottles $15,000 Give them a gift they won t forget or leave behind! One of our Green Partner opportunities, a reusable water bottle shows your commitment to going green while ensuring that conference attendees will remember your brand well after the conference. Reusable water bottles will be the primary way to get a beverage during the conference, so you brand will get a lot of exposure throughout the conference. Offset Conference Attendee Carbon Emissions $10,000 Conference attendees travel from all over the country to attend City Summit, which results in a lot of carbon emissions. Help us offset this and be recognized in the program book! Sustainable Cities Institute Reception $10,000 The NLC Sustainable Cities Institute will be hosting a reception to bring together sustainability-minded city leaders to network and engage with each other. Industry experts slated to speak during conference workshops will also be in attendance. Your company will receive recognition at the event and have the opportunity to make welcome remarks. A LA CARTE OPTIONS Coffee Station $10,000 Conferences run on coffee. Conference attendees will thank you for keeping them caffeinated and alert as they come back for a second or third cup. Dessert Stand $5,000 Dessert goes with everything. Sponsor an NLC Dessert Stand and have your brand exposed to thousands of city officials.

BE PART OF THE ONLY EVENT FOR ALL LOCAL LEADERS. /////////////////////////////// NLC s annual City Summit draws thousands of local government leaders and experts for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, learning, and growing all in the name of making America s cities and towns amazing places to live, work and play.

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Reserve Now! Reserve your sponsorship opportunity by August 31, 2018 to ensure maximum brand visibility! Your reservation will include a space in the conference program book and pre-conference recognition from NLC s social channels. For more information or questions, please contact: sponsorships@nlc.org.