Sponsorship & Advertising

Click HERE to download the Sponsorship Application

Click HERE to download the Advertising Application

One of the most unique aspects of the AHECTA Annual Conference is the opportunity for the corporate members to mix and mingle with university representatives and decision-makers. As anyone who attended in 2007 can attest, the conference and the event nights were a great success, due in large part to the generous support and continued involvement of our corporate members. Now is your chance to become involved with the conference and to make your presence known.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Huttinger at D. Lawrence Planners, AHECTA Meeting and Exhibit Management, at ahecta@dlplan.com or 609-344-1333, or Jennifer Moreau, AHECTA Sponsor Chair, at jmoreau@maine.edu or 207-581-4585.

After confirming that the Sponsor Opportunity of interest is available, please complete the Sponsorship Application available as a downloadable PDF at the link above. Mail completed application with payment to D. Lawrence Planners, LLC at address indicated on application form. After processing sponsor application and payment, a sponsorship confirmation will be mailed.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPENING RECEPTION sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$10,000
Date and Time	June 18, 2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (approx.)
Description	This event will be held at The Crowne Plaza Hotel. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers dinner (food and beverages) for approximately 150 attendees and registered guests, entertainment and decorations.
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of event Complimentary exhibit booth space (8' x 10') with registration for one person (a $1,175 value) Preferred booth placement Full page color ad in Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Large banner with company logo (created by AHECTA) placed in the Exhibit Hall for duration of conference and placed at the event location during the event Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Prize give-away (provided by vendor) to be drawn during the event night Denoted as sponsor on our conference website Right of first refusal for this sponsorship opportunity for AHECTA 2009 Conference Option to place an item (provided by vendor) in all conference registration packets (such as pens, lanyards, etc.)

THURSDAY NIGHT EVENT sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$15,000
Date and Time	June 19, 2008 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (approx.)
Description	This event takes conference attendees and their registered guests to an off property destination to visit an area attraction and experience the local culture. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers a reception and dinner (all food and beverages), facility rental, transportation to the venue, entertainment and decorations for approximately 150 people.
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of event Complimentary exhibit booth space (8' x 10') with registration for one person (a $1,175 value) Preferred booth placement Full page color ad in Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Large banner with company logo (created by AHECTA) placed in the Exhibit Hall for duration of conference and placed at the event location during the event Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Prize give-away (provided by vendor) to be drawn during the event night Denoted as sponsor on our conference website Option to place an item (provided by vendor) in all conference registration packets (such as pens, lanyards, etc.) Right of first refusal for this sponsorship opportunity for AHECTA 2009 Conference

FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT co-sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$15,000
Date and Time	June 20, 2008 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm (approx.)
Description	This event takes conference attendees and their registered guests to an off property destination to visit an area attraction and experience the local culture. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers a reception and dinner (all food and beverages), any facility rental, transportation to the venue, entertainment and any decorations for approximately 150 people.
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of event Complimentary exhibit booth space (8' x 10') with registration for one person (a $1,175 value) Preferred booth placement Full page color ad in Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Large banner with company logo (created by AHECTA) placed in the Exhibit Hall for duration of conference and placed at the event location during the event Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Prize give-away (provided by vendor) to be drawn during the event night Denoted as sponsor on our conference website Option to place an item (provided by vendor) in all conference registration packets (such as pens, lanyards, etc.) Right of first refusal for this sponsorship opportunity for AHECTA 2009 Conference

THURSDAY BREAKFAST & MORNING BREAK
Sponsorship Level	$5,000
Date and Time	June 19, 2008 7:30 am-9:00 am
Description	This meal takes place in the Exhibit Hall and Atrium area. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and beverage for all registered conference attendees (approximately 150pp.).
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of this meal Preferred booth placement One-quarter page, black and white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall during meal Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on the conference website

THURSDAY LUNCH
Sponsorship Level	$5,000
Date and Time	June 19. 2008 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Description	This meal takes place in the Exhibit Hall and Atrium area. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and beverages for all registered conference attendees (approximately 150pp.).
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of this meal Preferred booth placement Half page, black and white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall or buffet table during luncheon Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on our conference website Option to place an item (provided by vendor) in all conference registration packets (such as pens, lanyards, etc.)

FRIDAY BREAKFAST & MORNING BREAK
Sponsorship Level	$5,000
Date and Time	June 20, 2008 7:45 am - 9:30 am
Description	This meal takes place in the Exhibit Hall and Atrium area. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and beverage for all registered conference attendees (approximately 150pp.).
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of this meal Preferred booth placement One-third page, black and white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall during meal Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on our conference website

FRIDAY LUNCH
Sponsorship Level	$5,000
Date and Time	June 20, 2008 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Description	This meal takes place in the Exhibit Hall and Atrium area. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and beverages for all registered conference attendees (approximately 150pp.).
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of this meal Preferred booth placement Half page, black and white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall or buffet table during luncheon Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on our conference web page Option to place an item (provided by vendor) in all conference registration packets (such as pens, lanyards, etc.)

THURSDAY & FRIDAY AFTERNOON BREAKS sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$4,000
Date(s) and Time	June 19 & 20, 2008 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Description	Both breaks will be held in the Exhibit Hall. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and refreshments for approximately 150 attendees and a key opportunity to interact with exhibitors.
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of one or both breaks Preferred booth placement One-quarter page, black & white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Exhibit Hall during breaks Denoted as sponsor on the conference web page

INTERNET CAFÉ IN EXHIBIT HALL
Sponsorship Level	$3,500
Date(s)	June 19-20, 2008
Description	Two computers with high-speed connectivity will be placed in the Exhibit Hall Thursday and Friday, and provide approximately 150 conference attendees with e-mail and Internet access.
Benefits	Preferred booth placement One-quarter page, black & white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Signage denoting sponsorship placed at the E-mail station for the duration of the conference Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on our conference website

SATURDAY BREAKFAST sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$3,000
Date and Time	June 21, 2008 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Description	This meal takes place in the Discovery Ballroom. Sponsorship at the level listed above covers food and beverage for all registered conference attendees (approximately 100pp.).
Benefits	Exclusive sponsor of this meal Preferred booth placement One-quarter page, black & white ad in Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Sign denoting sponsorship placed at entrance of Ballroom during meal Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as sponsor on our conference website

ATTENDEE PROMOTIONAL ITEM sponsored by
Sponsorship Level	$3,000
Description	All conference attendees will receive an attractive functional item upon arriving to the conference. The item will feature your company's logo (imprinted in color), as well as the AHECTA and conference logos. The item (approximately 175 quantity) is used to distribute conference materials to attendees.
Benefits	Company's logo imprinted in 1-2 colors on items Preferred booth placement One-quarter page, black & white ad inside Conference Program Book (created by AHECTA) Website banner ad on conference web page with URL links to vendor's website Denoted as a sponsor on our conference website

Click HERE to download the Sponsorship Application

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE to download the Advertising Application

Don't miss your opportunity to advertise in the AHECTA 2008 Annual Conference Program Book. This book is distributed to all conference attendees. Advertisements are accepted from exhibitors/sponsors only.

Full Page Ad:	$750
Half Page Ad:	$500

To place an ad, please download the Advertising Application from the link above. All advertising specifications and deadlines are listed on the application.