BOOST your VISIBILITY Sponsorship Brochure
2017
CSI Sponsorship Opportunities Building Knowledge Improving Project Delivery
www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
Rhode Island Convention Center | Providence Education: Sept 13–15 | Exhibits: Sept 14–15
WHY SPONSOR? Sponsoring CSI events at CONSTRUCT and The CSI Annual Convention builds visibility for your brand, connects you with key industry professionals, and gives you a forum to share your organization’s expertise. Whether you are trying to reach CSI members and other attendees at the local or national level, aligning your company with this conference will win your brand valuable exposure to 2,500+ attendees, specifically those who design, build, specify, engineer, renovate or operate in the built environment.
Annual projects
Annual expenditures
Primary purchasing roles
Each attendee represents multiple business sectors
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For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744 www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
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WHY SPONSOR? Choose the type of sponsorship that’s right for you: SPONSORSHIP FOCUS:
Networking Event
Sponsoring networking events reinforces your image and places you top-of-mind through branded signage, tickets, napkins and more.
Branding Opportunity
High-visibility branding opportunities include: show signage, CSI member emails, social media coverage, Honors & Awards Guide ads and more. OR we will work with you to create a sponsorship that meets your needs!
KEY AUDIENCE:
CSI Members
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A select group of commercial construction industry professionals who select, recommend, or influence product decisions.
All CONSTRUCT 2017 Attendees
Professionals in the institutional, industrial and commercial building fields that design, build, specify, engineer, renovate and operate in the built environment. If you don’t see something that quite fits, let us know! Personalized sponsorship packages available.
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For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744 www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
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CSI SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRUCT 2017 and the CSI Annual Convention Build and reinforce name recognition for your company and your products at CONSTRUCT and the CSI Convention. Enhance your visibility at this event by selecting one or more of the available sponsorships listed below. A limited number of sponsorships are available for each event, so secure your sponsorships early for the best selection and maximum exposure! Prices subject to change.
CSI Honors & Awards Ceremony $1,500*
CSI Young Professionals Mixer – SOLD
This event awards several and never fails to attract influential CSI leaders. Sponsorship includes signage at the event (exhibiting companies only) and recognition in CSI’s Honors & Awards Program. *multiple sponsorships available
Support the next generation of industry leaders by sponsoring this casual event designed for young professionals attending CONSTRUCT and the CSI Convention.
Thursday, September 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Celebration of Fellows $2,000*
Thursday, September 14, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Celebrate CSI’s 2017 Class of Fellows by sponsoring the Celebration of Fellows cocktail event immediately following CSI’s Honors & Awards Ceremony. Sponsorship includes signage at the event (exhibiting companies only), recognition in the Honors & Awards program, and two tickets to the event. *multiple sponsorships available
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Thursday, September 14, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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CSI College of Fellows Annual Meeting & Breakfast – SOLD Friday, September 15, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Support some of CSI’s most prestigious members and industry decision makers at this annual gathering of Fellows of the Institute.
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CSI Honors & Awards Program Guide Advertisements $500 – $1,000
Congratulate an employee, colleague, friend, chapter, or region member being honored with Fellowship or an Institute Award with a personalized ad in the Honors & Awards Program.
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For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744 www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
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WELCOME RECEPTION
ClamBake New England Style
13 September Wednesday
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
CONSTRUCT & THE CSI ANNUAL CONVENTION WELCOME RECEPTION
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The Welcome Reception provides an ideal opportunity to showcase your company to all CONSTRUCT and CSI Annual Meeting attendees in an informal environment. It is the first function of the conference, attracting peak attendance and has a very positive vibe as industry professionals come together to network. This year’s event will be a themed New England Clambake offering attendees a delightful sit-down dinner, live entertainment, special prize drawings and more. (Exhibiting companies only)
Premium Cocktail Sponsor: $10,000 (exclusive) Magnify your brand with a specialty cocktail offered to attendees from a themed-bar. Your sponsorship will be recognized in signage at the specialty bar, with your logo on cocktail napkins, and with naming-rights for the crafted drink. Includes 8 tickets to the event.
New Opportunities This Year!
Table sponsor: $4,000 (multiple available) Sponsor a table and entertain your customers at this featured event. Your sponsorship includes a reserved table for 8, with 8 dinner tickets and 16 drink tickets. Table sponsors will be recognized on signage at the event.
Stage Sponsor: $10,000(exclusive) Sponsor a table and entertain your customers at this featured event. Your sponsorship includes a reserved table for 8, with 8 dinner tickets and 16 drink tickets. Table sponsors will be recognized on signage at the event.
Make your mark with a specialty dessert offered to attendees from a themed-table. Your sponsorship will be recognized in signage at the specialty table, with your logo on napkins, and with naming-rights for the crafted dessert. Includes 8 tickets to the event. Premium Cocktail Sponsor: $10,000 (exclusive)
For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744
For a donation of $500, your company will receive the opportunity to contribute to prizes that will be awarded to attendees throughout the evening. Donors will be thanked in signage next to the prize stage, and will be recognized as each prize is awarded. Prize donor: $500 (multiple available)
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NIGHT OUT Building Knowledge Improving Project Delivery
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Friday, September 15, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM $1,500 – $15,000 Help attendees end their convention week with the hottest event at CONSTRUCT with hundreds of attendees. This is a night of fun with food, drinks, and live entertainment. Sponsorship levels include signage at the event, recognition in the Honors & Awards Program, varying amounts of attendee tickets and more! Be a part of the conversation and excitement by selecting one of the packages listed below.
CSI Night Out Sponsorship Packages
BRONZE
Sponsor
$1,500
SILVER
Sponsor
$3,000
GOLD
Sponsor
$5,000
PLATINUM $15,000
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Logo in Honors & Awards Program
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Exclusive Platinum Sponsor Event Signage
Logo Displayed on CSI Website Take Away Piece for Guests (sponsor to provide) CSI Weekly Banner Ads Recognition from Band Post-event Recognition in CSI Weekly Article
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Quote in Post-event CSI Weekly Article
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Twitter Announcement of All New Silver Sponsors (mention) Twitter Announcement of All New Gold Sponsors (mention)
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Twitter Announcement as New Platinum Sponsor (mention & logo) Facebook Mention of All Bronze Sponsors
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Facebook Mention of All Silver Sponsors
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Facebook Announcement of All Gold Sponsors
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Facebook Mention as Platinum Sponsor (including logo)
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Guaranteed Additional Tweets During Pre-event Promotion Twitter Mention of All Bronze Sponsors During Event
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Twitter Announcement of All Silver Sponsors During Event
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Twitter Announcement of All Gold Sponsors During Event
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Twitter Announcement as Platinum Sponsor During Event
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Twitter Post of Sponsor Signage During Event Twitter Group Sponsor Photo Storify Inclusion Post-event Twitter Thank You to All Bronze Sponsors Post-event (mention) Twitter Thank You to All Silver Sponsors Post-event (mention) Twitter Thank You to All Gold Sponsors Post-event (mention) Twitter Thank You Post-event (mention & logo) Facebook Group Sponsor Photo Post-event
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For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744 www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
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CSI SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT CONSTRUCT 2017 & CSI ANNUAL CONVENTION Contact Information NAME TITLE COMPANY NAME PHONE | FAX EMAIL REGISTERED COMPANY ADDRESS CITY | STATE | ZIP CODE
Sponsorship Selection SPONSORSHIP 1:
PRICE:
SPONSORSHIP 2:
PRICE:
SPONSORSHIP 3:
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SPONSORSHIP 4:
PRICE: TOTAL PRICE:
Payment Information Please send me an invoice for payment by check Please charge my credit card: (select one) MasterCard
Visa
American Expresss
CARD #:
NAME ON CARD:
CC ID:
SIGNATURE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
BILLING ADDRESS:
Signatures SPONSOR SIGNATURE
CSI SIGNATURE
NAME | TITLE
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Terms 1) Sponsorships are subject to availability. 2) A 50% non-refundable desposit is due within 30 days of signing the sponsorship agreement. 3) 100% payment is due and non-refundable by June 1, 2017. 4) All cancellations must be in writing.
Building Knowledge Improving Project Delivery
For more information, please contact Maureen Eyles;
[email protected], (703) 706-4744 www.CSIResources.org/CSIConstructSponsorship
Deadline: August 1, 2017 Return contract to: Maureen Eyles, CSI:
[email protected] Send check payments to: Construction Specifications Institute PO Box 758821 Baltimore, MD 21275-8521 ATTN: Maureen Eyles
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