2013 Sponsorship & Partner Program • Build your brand. • Increase awareness of your firm’s products and services before key decision makers. • Connect with current and potential customers. • Invest in the future of the transportation design and construction market. • Play a leadership role in your national association.
table of contents Overview
Federal Issues Program 25th Annual Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Conference
National Convention
Dr. J. Don Brock TransOvation™ Workshop & Awards Program Local Transportation Management Virtual Conference & Innovation Showcase Featuring “Best Practices in Work Zone Safety”
Four Regional Meetings
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overview he Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is the leading advocate for growing and protecting the U.S. transportation design and construction industry.
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The number one reason why people join ARTBA is simple. Since 1902, the association has delivered results on a variety of fronts. That’s our value proposition… and explains why industry firms and organizations make ARTBA a key part of their business strategy. To that end, ARTBA’s 2013 Sponsorship & Partner Program provides industry firms and organizations a full suite of events to increase awareness of their programs and services, and identify new customers and maintain relationships with existing ones, while simultaneously supporting the only national association dedicated exclusively to expanding their market. The following pages outline a variety of program levels and benefits for 2013 key events. Depending on your particular strategy, we can customize a partnership specific to your goals. Contact ARTBA Vice President of Meetings & Events Ed Tarrant at 202.289.4434, ext. 204 or etarrant@artba.org, to discuss your sponsorship needs.
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federal issues program & transportation construction coalition washington fly-in Each spring, ARTBA members meet with key program officials at the many federal agencies and departments in Washington, D.C., that impact the domestic transportation market. The Federal Issues Program (FIP) is an excellent opportunity to get a “heads up” on new and proposed developments and bring “real world” experience into federal policy discussions. It features an ARTBA Foundation awards dinner to recognize outstanding programs in community/public relations and environmental excellence, and the induction of the “Transportation Development Hall of Fame” class.
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It also includes meetings with members of Congress on pending transportation issues as part of the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In.
Platinum: $15,000 • Three complimentary registrations. • Premier table seating for 10 at ARTBA Foundation Awards dinner. • Lead sponsorship recognition at ARTBA Foundation Awards dinner. • Logo projected on-screen at general sessions. • Full-page, 4-color ad in post-event digital “Transportation Builder.” • Full-page, 4-color ad and name recognition in program. • On-site recognition. • Corporate logo on website. • Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in registration packets.
Silver: $7,500 • One complimentary registration. • Sponsorship recognition at buffet luncheon. • Half-page, black & white ad and name recognition in program. • On-site recognition. • Company listing on website. • Quarter-page, black & white ad in post-event digital “Transportation Builder.” Bronze: $5,000 • One complimentary registration. • Quarter-page, black & white ad and name recognition in program. • On-site recognition. • Company listing on website.
Gold: $10,000 • Two complimentary registrations. • Reserved table seating for 10 at ARTBA Foundation Awards dinner. Hyatt Regency Washington • Lead sponsorship recognition at ARTBA Foundation Awards reception. on Capitol Hill—Washington D.C. • Half-page, 4-color ad in post-event digital “Transportation Builder.” www.artbafederalissues.org • Logo projected on-screen at general sessions. • Full-page, 4-color ad and name recognition in CONTACT program. • On-site recognition. PROGRAM & SPONSORSHIP: Ed Tarrant, ARTBA vice president of meetings & events. • Company listing on website.
June 3-5
(t) 202.289.4434 (e) etarrant@artba.org
25 th annual public-private partnerships in transportation conference In recent years, the utilization of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) to finance transportation projects and maintenance has moved to the forefront of transportation policy discussions in the U.S. ARTBA was the first association to recognize the market potential of P3s and established a membership division and annual conference on the topic back in 1989.
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The association’s P3 Conference is recognized as the industry’s “must attend” event, drawing hundreds of public officials, policy makers, financiers, project developers and managers, and journalists from around the world. This year’s 25th anniversary conference will feature a special gala awards dinner. Attending this event allows industry professionals to find out what is happening in this emerging market and tap into its extensive networking circle! Diamond: $25,000 • Eight complimentary admissions. • Two-page, 4-color ad in conference program • Top sponsor of the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner: • Premium table seating for 10; • Opportunity to deliver welcome remarks; • Corporate logo displayed throughout dinner event; • Signage on each dinner table; and • Lead recognition in dinner program of events. • Premium positioning for 6’ tabletop exhibit centrally located between all conference meeting rooms. • Top-level recognition in all marketing materials and remarks. • Corporate logo on conference website. • A seat at the speaker’s table for each meal function. • Recognition at the registration desk. • Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to attendees. • Copy of attendee list.
Platinum: $20,000 • Six complimentary admissions. • Full-page, 4-color ad in conference program. • Reserved table seating for 10 at 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. • Choice of one of the following exclusive opportunities (first come, first served) • Sponsorship of one of the two lunches; • Name tags and lanyards (you provide the lanyards);
July 24-26 Grand Hyatt Washington— Washington D.C.
www.artbap3.org CONTACTS PROGRAM: Hank Webster, ARTBA P3 division managing director (t) 202.289.4434 (e) hwebster@artba.org SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT: Ed Tarrant, ARTBA vice president of meetings & events (t) 202.289.4434 (e) etarrant@artba.org
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25 th annual public-private partnerships in transportation conference Platinum continued • Off-site, invitation-only; “Speakers, Sponsors, Directors” reception or dinner; and • Conference tote bags (you provide the bags with your logo, name, etc.) • Premium positioning for 6’ tabletop exhibit centrally located between all meeting rooms. • Recognition in all marketing materials and remarks. • Corporate logo on conference website. • A seat at the speaker’s table for the meal of your choice. • Video signage at the sponsored session. • Recognition at the registration desk. • Opportunity to distribute promotional materials to attendees. • Copy of attendee list. Gold: $10,000 • Four complimentary admissions. • Recognition in all conference marketing materials. • Full-page, 4-color ad in the conference program. • Corporate logo on conference website. • Recognition at the registration desk. • Video signage at the sponsored session. • Distribution of either pens or other promotional materials to attendees (you supply materials). • Copy of attendee list. Silver: $7,500 • Two complimentary admissions. • Co-sponsor one of the two conference breakfasts. • Recognition in all conference marketing materials. • Corporate logo on conference website. • Half-page, black & white ad in conference program. • Recognition at the registration desk. • Video signage at the sponsored session.
Bronze ($5,000) • One complimentary admission. • Recognition as co-sponsor a conference coffee break. • Recognition in all conference marketing materials. • Corporate logo on conference website. • Quarter-page, black & white ad in conference program. • Recognition at the registration desk. Exhibits: ($3,500) • 6’ tabletop exhibit centrally located between all meeting rooms. • One complimentary admission to all meals and sessions. • Copy of attendee list. Sponsorship Add-Ons: $3,000 Only 1 Available of each • Put your company’s logo and other marketing message on every attendee’s hotel room key card. • Boarding Pass—Printer Computer Center • Conference Pens & Pads with your logos (you provide materials)
national convention Today, partnering is the name of the game! The annual ARTBA National Convention is the best opportunity to network with top-line industry executives. With eight ARTBA membership divisions represented and ample social activities built into the agenda, this event facilitates relationship building in a non-competitive atmosphere. Add an incisive educational program targeting key current issues to the mix, and you have a “can’t miss” return on your business meeting investment.
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DOUBLE PLATINUM:
(SOLD)
• Five complimentary registrations. • Two complimentary room nights. • Opportunity to preview a brief company-developed promotional video during opening lunch. • Reserved seating for 10 at ARTBA Foundation Awards Lunch. • Reserved table seating for 10 at Chairman’s Banquet. • Recognition on all tables at Chairman’s Banquet. • Two tickets to “ARTBA Political Action Reception.” • Opportunity to deliver welcome remarks at opening lunch. • Recognition as primary convention host on marketing materials and at registration desk. • Table top exhibit with company promotional materials. • Corporate logo featured at front of event program. • Lead recognition on event app. • Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in convention registration packets. • Corporate logo on convention website. • Logo projected on-screen at general sessions.
• Company listing on convention website. • Listing on event app.
Silver: $7,500 • One complimentary registration. • Sponsorship recognition at your choice of one of the following: Past Chairmen’s Dinner or one of two buffet breakfasts. • Listing in event program. • On-site recognition. • Company listing on convention website. • Listing on event app.
Bronze: $5,000 • One complimentary registration. • Listing in event program. • On-site recognition. • Company listing on Convention website. • Listing on event app.
Platinum: $15,000 • Three complimentary registrations. • Sponsorship recognition at Chairman’s Banquet and opportunity to offer welcome remarks. • Logo projected on-screen at general sessions. • Corporate logo featured at front of event program. • On-site recognition. • Corporate logo on convention website. • Recognition on event app. • Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in convention registration packets.
Gold: $10,000 • Two complimentary registrations. • Sponsorship recognition at ARTBA Foundation Awards Luncheon. • Logo projected on-screen at general sessions. • Listing in event program • On-site recognition.
september 8-10 Historic Pfister Hotel—Milwaukee, Wis. www.artbanationalconvention.org CONTACTS
PROGRAM & SPONSORSHIP Ed Tarrant, ARTBA vice president of meetings & events (t) 202.289.4434 (e) etarrant@artba.org EXHIBIT: Peter Embrey, ARTBA director of sales (t) 202.289.4434 (e) pembrey@artba.org
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dr, j. don brock transovation workshop & awards program TM
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TransOvation™ was created for the specific purposes of fostering innovative thinking within the transportation design and construction industry and publicly recognizing its proven innovators. The name plays off the meanings of three words—“transportation,” “innovation” and “ovation.” The interactive program is meant to develop skills that can be directly applied on the job. It includes a two-and-a-half day workshop led by world-renowned innovators from both within and outside our industry and an annual awards program. Platinum: $15,000 • Five complimentary registrations. • Complimentary table top exhibit. • Full-page, 4-color ad post-event in “Transportation Builder.” • Logo on event website. • Opportunity to distribute promotional items to all attendees. • Prominent on-site signage recognition. • Full-page, premium position ad in TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception program. • Logo projected on screen during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception. • Lead recognition on “sponsor scroll” video during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception.
• Logo projected on stage screen during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception • Recognition on “sponsor scroll” video during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception. Exhibitor: $3,000 • Table top exhibit. • One complimentary workshop registration. • Logo on event website. • On-site recognition. TransOvation Awards & Young Executive Leadership Council Reception: $2,500 • Prominent on-site signage at reception. • Logo and company website listed in the TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception Program • Logo on website.
Gold: $10,000 • Four complimentary registrations. • Complimentary table top exhibit. • Logo on event website. • Prominent on-site signage recognition The Tech Museum of Innovation • Half-page, premium position ad in TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception —San Jose, California program. www.transovation.org • Logo projected on stage screen during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception. CONTACTS • Recognition on “sponsor scroll” video during TransOvation Awards/YELC Reception. PROGRAM:
october 28-30
Silver: $5,000 • Two complimentary registrations. • Complimentary table top exhibit. • Logo on event website. • On-site signage recognition • Quarter-page ad in TransOvation Awards/ YELC Reception program.
Allison Klein, ARTBA vice president of member services (t) 202.289.4434 (e) aklein@artba.org SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT: Ed Tarrant, ARTBA vice president of meetings & events (t) 202.289.4434 (e) etarrant@artba.org
Peter Embrey, ARTBA director of sales
(t) 202.289.4434 (e) pembrey@artba.org
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & INNOVATION SHOWCASE FEATURING “BEST PRACTICES IN WORK ZONE SAFETY”
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LōTrans™ 2013 utilizes digital technologies to bring a first-class, virtual education and exhibition experience to the desktops of tens of thousands of city and county government officials who annually manage $50 billion in transportation infrastructure capital investments, maintenance, engineering and traffic services, and snow removal.
Platinum: $7,500 ARTBA Members $10,500 Non-Members “Innovation Showcase” Exhibit Hall • Up to 6 screen (“node”) Exhibit Booth. • Copy of conference attendee list. • Rotating “Jumbotron” signage in main Exhibit Hall. • Rotating “Jumbotron” signage in main “outdoor” Lobby Area. • Logo in premium location on “outdoor” exterior wall of the Exhibit Hall. • Rotating Tool Bar Promo Image (all conference view pages). • Corporate listing on event marketing materials. • Logo on event website. • Full-page, 4-color ad in digital “Transportation Builder” magazine. • Full-page, 4-color ad in ARTBA digital “Washington Newsline.” Gold: $5,000 ARTBA Members $8,000 Non-Members “Innovation Showcase” Exhibit Hall Booth • Up to 4 screen (“node”) Exhibit Booth. • Rotating “Jumbotron” signage in main Exhibit Hall. • Logo in premium location on “outdoor” exterior wall of the Exhibit Hall. • Corporate listing on event marketing materials. • Logo on event website. • Half-page black & white ad in digital “Transportation Builder” magazine. • Full-page ad in ARTBA digital “Washington Newsline.”
Silver: $3,000 ARTBA Members $6,000 Non-Members “Innovation Showcase” Exhibit Hall Booth • Standard 3 screen (“node”) Exhibit Booth. • Logo on “outdoor” exterior wall of the Exhibit Hall. • Logo on event website. Exhibit Booth Only 3-Screens: $2,000 ARTBA member $2,700 non-member 4-Screens: $2,300 ARTBA member $3,000 non-member 6-Screens: $2,600 ARTBA member $3,700 non-member
november 19-20 At Your Desktop www.lotransvirtualconference.org CONTACTS PROGRAM: Brad Sant, ARTBA senior vice president of safety & education (t) 202.289.4434 (e) bsant@artba.org SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT: Peter Embrey, ARTBA director of sales (t) 202.289.4434 (e) pembrey@artba.org Rob Pallace, ARTBA sales manager (t) 202.289.4434 (e) rpallace@artba.org
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FOUR REGIONAL MEETINGS ARTBA’s four regional meetings bring together industry executives from nearby states with local transportation officials for transportation policy briefings by senior ARTBA staff, market condition reports and an economic outlook, and federal/state/local transportation updates.
Austin
www.artba.org/regionalmeetings CONTACT
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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT: Ed Tarrant, ARTBA vice president of meetings & events (t) 202.289.4434 (e) etarrant@artba.org
Welcome Reception: $2,500 • Complimentary registration. • Corporate logo projected on screen during program sessions. • Prominent on-site signage • Recognition on ARTBA website. • Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials to attendees. • Recognition in all pre-event promotional materials.
event supporter: $1,000 • Complimentary registration. • Corporate logo projected on screen during program sessions. • Prominent on-site signage • Recognition on ARTBA website.
St. Louis
Charlotte
WESTERN: December 2-3 —Austin, Texas
central: December 4-5 —St. Louis, Mo.
southern: December 9-10 —Charlotte, N.C.
northeastern: December 11-12 —Baltimore, Md.
Baltimore
1219 28th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20007 T: 202.289.4434 F: 202.289.4435 www.artba.org
2013 Sponsorship & Partner Program Form Please circle your choice of sponsorship: Federal Issues Program featuring the ARTBA Foundation Gala Awards dinner Platinum: $15,000 Gold: $10,000 Silver: $7,500 Bronze: $5,000 25th Annual Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Conference: Diamond: $25,000 Platinum: $20,000 Gold: $10,000
Bronze: $5,000
National Convention: Premier: $25,000 (sold)
Exhibits: $3,500
Sponsorship Add-Ons: $3,000
Platinum: $15,000
Gold: $10,000
Dr. J. Don Brock TransOvationTM Workshop & Awards Program: Platinum: $15,000 Gold: $10,000 Silver: $5,000
Silver: $7,500
Silver: $7,500
Bronze: $5,000
Exhibitor: $3,000
$2,500 (TransOvation Awards & YELC Council Reception)
Local Transportation Management Virtual Conference & Innovation Showcase Featuring “Best Practices in Work Zone Safety”: ARTBA Members Non-Members Platinum: $7,500 $10,500 Gold: $5,000 $8,000 SIlver: $3,000 $6,000 Exhibit Booth Only 3-Screens: $2,000 $2,700 4-Screens: $2,300 $3,000 6-Screens: $2,600 $3,700 Four Regional Meetings: Welcome Reception Sponsor: $2,500
Co-sponsorships: $1,000
Contact Information NAME(Last, First, M.I.): ORGANIZATION: MEMBERSHIP DIVISION: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: E-MAIL: Payment BILL ME_____
TYPE OF CREDIT ____VISA ____MASTERCARD ____AMERICAN EXPRESS
NAME ON CREDIT CARD: CARD NUMBER: EXP. DATE: SIGNATURE: To become a sponsor, contact ARTBA’s Ed Tarrant (etarrant@artba.org) at 202.289.4434 or fax this form to 202.289.4435.
The ARTBA Building | 1219 28th St. N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20007 | (t) 202.289.4434 | (f) 202.289.4435 | www.artba.org