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2015 Sponsorship Package
February 17 & 18, 2015
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
October 15, 2014
Dear Potential Exhibitor and Sponsor,
The Manitoba CropConnect Conference committee is excited to invite you to participate in this special
event happening February 17 & 18, 2015 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre in Winnipeg.
Whether you are a large or small exhibitor this event is a prime business opportunity for you. Consider
how you could increase your visibility among the sunflower, corn, soybean, canola, flax, pulse, wheat
and barley sectors of Manitoba’s vibrant agriculture industry.
The CropConnect Conference is pleased to announce this event includes inspiring keynote speakers
and more than 30 plenary speakers in informative, innovative and thought-provoking sessions
where participants have ample opportunities to learn and grow their businesses.
We encourage you to review this sponsorship package, which includes everything you will need to
know about exhibiting, sponsorship opportunities and advertising at the 2015 CropConnect
Conference. The exhibitor and sponsorship site will open online for previewing on October 15, 2014.
For the most up-to-date information on the CropConnect Conference, please visit our website,
www.cropconnectconference.ca. It features the full agenda, speaker bios, tradeshow and sponsorship
opportunities, venue information and online registration. Follow us on Twitter, @cropconnect , for the
most up-to-date information. We look forward to your involvement in this event.
Looking forward to seeing you in Winnipeg in February!
Regards,
Dallas L. Ballance, CMP
CropConnect Conference
Conference Manager
Email: [email protected]
GoodwinBallance Communications (Tel: 204.475.8585)
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Gold
$6,000
Sponsor Benefits
Silver
$4,000
Bronze
$2,000
Booth
$800.00
Booth Information
(includes 6’ - draped
table, 2 chairs, electrical,
WiFi)
Two 8’x10’ booths
One 8’x10’ booth
One 8’x10’ booth
One 8’x10’ Booth
Full 2-Day Conference
Registration
For 4 Delegates
For 2 Delegates
For 2 Delegates
For 1 Delegate
Registration Materials
(delegate packages)
Insert opportunity in
each delegate
registration package
n/a
n/a
n/a
Banquet
Four (4) Banquet tickets
Banquet tickets must
be purchased
Banquet tickets must
be purchased
Banquet tickets must
be purchased
Show Guide 2015
Full-page ad
Half-page ad
Quarter-page ad
Option to purchase
ad space
On-Screen Recognition
throughout
conference
Gold Category
Logo Recognition
Silver Category
Logo Recognition
Bronze Category
Name Recognition
n/a
Name Recognition
Name Recognition
MARKETING
Internet:
cropconnectconference.ca
Logo Recognition,
Link to your website
on every page
Twitter Presence
Logo Recognition,
Link to your website
x
x
x
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
Available for
purchase in the
Show Guide
Please see rates and sizing on page 6
Sponsorship opens: October 22, 2014
Sponsorship closes: December 16, 2014
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List of Event Sponsorship Opportunities
(For a detailed description of our sponsorship opportunities, please see page 8)
Farmer’s Saloon
Banquet Speaker Sponsor
Keynote Speaker Sponsor (2)
$7,500
$5,000 – Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath, Canada's most beloved comedy couple
$5,000 – Glen Hodgson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada
$5,000 – Bob Treadway, Consulting Futurist and Strategy Facilitator
Room Sponsor (4 opportunities)
Breakout Room #1
Breakout Room #2
Breakout Room #3
Breakout Room #4
$4,000 (2-day sponsorship)
$4,000 (2-day sponsorship)
$4,000 (2-day sponsorship)
$4,000 (2-day sponsorship)
Early-Riser Breakfast Sponsor (Day 2)
$4,000
Lunch Sponsor
Networking Lunch Sponsor (Day 1)
“Lunch With Drew” (Day 2)
(Drew Lerner, President and Senior
Agricultural Meteorologist of
World Weather, Inc.)
$5,000
$5,000
Nutrition Break Sponsors
Welcome Nutrition Break
Day 1 – Morning Break
Day 1 – Afternoon Break
Day 2 – Morning Break
Day 2 – Afternoon Break
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Business Networking Room
$3,000
Banquet Wine Sponsor
$2,500
Conference Bag Sponsor
$1,500
.
Sponsorship opportunities will be on a first-come, first-served basis and granted upon receipt of
payment. These options are available online at www.cropconnectconference.ca
Conference Information
Tradeshow Details
Location:
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dates and Times: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
8:30 am to 5:30 pm (closed for Banquet)
8:30 am to 3:10 pm
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Ingress (Set Up) Times:
Monday, February 16
Tuesday. February 17
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6:30 am to 8:00 am
Egress (Take Down) Time: Exhibitors may begin display removal on Wednesday, February 18 after
3:10 pm following the last tradeshow break. Any booths not removed by 6:30 pm will be dismantled
and stored by Central Display. Exhibitors must contact Central Display directly for the return of
their displays. Fees may apply for this service and will be charged directly to the exhibitor.
Dismantling of the displays prior to the official removal time is NOT permitted.
Official Show Guide: All confirmed exhibitors as of January 16, 2015 will be listed in the Official Show
Guide; however Show Management assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions within the
Official Show Guide. All advertising, including that which comes with sponsorship, must be submitted to
[email protected] by January 11, 2015. Please follow the instructions in the exhibitor’s
package that was sent to you upon booking.
Special Note: CropConnect Conference and the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre assume
NO liability for lost, stolen or damaged articles during the show’s entirety.
Booth Information
Booth Details: Booth size is 8’ x 10’. Each booth rental will include:
•
•
•
•
1 – 6‘ draped table
2 chairs
Electrical services
FREE WiFi
Booth Pricing:
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•
•
Exhibitors who register prior to or on Monday, December 15, 2014 will receive the
early-bird rate of $800.00
On December 16, 2014 booth rates increase to $900.00
Display space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline to book exhibitor’s space is January 20, 2015.
Payment: Full payment must accompany registration. Registration and online payment is available
through our registration portal and it will be honoured as of the date it was processed.
For payment by cheque, contact Dallas Ballance at 204.475.8585 or [email protected]
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Cancellation: All refunds are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. Please refer to the confirmation of
registration email. The deadline to receive a refund is January 9, 2015. Attendees and booth
exhibitors can contact [email protected] for refund information.
Additional Items and Costs: Exhibitors wanting to rent any additional display items must order through
Central Display. www.centraldisplay.ca
Door Prizes: Door prizes are welcome at CropConnect exhibitors’ booths. Please note that it is the
exhibitor’s responsibility to contact door prize winners from your booth.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising Available for Purchase
Standard Units:
Width x Depth
Price
Outside Back Cover (Colour ad)
Inside Front Cover (Colour ad)
Inside Back Cover (Colour ad)
Full Page Ad
1/2 Page Ad – Horizontal
1/4 Page Ad – Horizontal
1/4 Page Ad – Vertical
8.5 x 11” trim (bleed 8.75” x 11.25”)
8.5 x 11” trim (bleed 8.75” x 11.25”)
8.5 x 11” trim (bleed 8.75” x 11.25”)
7.5” x 10”
7.5” x 4.75”
7.5” x 2”
3.75” x 4.75”
$1500
$1000
$1000
$500
$350
$200
$200
The onsite Show Guide is included in the delegate registration
package given to all attendees who register upon arrival at the
CropConnect Conference.
Advertising is included as part of sponsorship opportunities.
Ads are to be supplied to the CropConnect Conference as press-ready PDFs
as per the size listed above, no later than the closing date of January 11, 2015.
Ad Specifications
All ads will be printed in black & white, unless otherwise indicated. (Colour ads are 4-colour process.)
Please send as a press-ready PDF.
All advertisements are to be sent via email to [email protected]
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Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities
Farmer’s Saloon, $7,500: An exclusive opportunity to sponsor our 2015 Farmer’s Saloon on
February 17, 2015. As the Farmer’s Saloon sponsor you will have the opportunity to play your video
messaging or get on-screen logo recognition during the Farmer’s Saloon gathering. You may place
prominent signage in the tradeshow area during the event; there will also be prominent display of
your company logo on the website indicating sponsorship of the Farmer’s Saloon and this will include
a link to your company’s website. Your logo will appear in the 2015 show guide and event agenda.
Banquet Speakers Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath, $5,000: As the exclusive sponsor
of our Banquet Speakers, Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath on February 17, 2015, you may provide
prominent signage in the Banquet room and your company logo will appear on the video screens in
the room. Also included will be prominent display of your company logo on the website indicating
sponsorship of Banquet Speaker, including a link to your company’s website, and logo to appear
in the 2015 show guide and event agenda. You will also have the opportunity for a photo op with
Colin Mochrie & Deb McGrath in front of your company logo.
Keynote Speaker Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist,
The Conference Board of Canada, $5,000: An exclusive opportunity to sponsor our 2015
Keynote Address, you may provide prominent signage in the speaker room and have your logo placed on
the video screens in the room prior to the keynote and immediately afterwards. Also included will
be prominent display of your company logo on the website indicating sponsorship of programming,
including a link to your company’s website, and logo to appear in the 2015 show guide and event agenda.
You will also have the opportunity for a photo op with Glen Hodgson in front of your company logo.
Keynote Speaker Bob Treadway, Consulting Futurist and Strategy Facilitator, $5,000:
An exclusive opportunity to sponsor our 2015 Keynote Address, you may provide prominent signage
in the speaker room and have your logo placed on the video screens in the room prior to the
keynote and immediately afterwards. Also included will be prominent display of your company logo
on the website indicating sponsorship of programming, including a link to your company’s website,
and logo to appear in the 2015 show guide and event agenda. You will also have the opportunity for
a photo op with Bob Treadway in front of your company logo.
Business Networking Room, $3,000: This exclusive sponsorship opportunity is host of the Business
Networking Room located in the Carlton room, which delegates have to walk by to get to breakout
rooms. During the day the Business Networking Room provides a place for delegates to meet and
discuss business, respond to business issues from the farm or make new business deals. Free WiFi, tables,
chairs and couches are provided for your pleasure. As a sponsor you can brand the room yours during the
day, and in the evening of February 17 it will become the CropConnect Hospitality room with a cash bar.
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Early-Riser Breakfast Sponsor (1 opportunity, $4,000): As a breakfast sponsor, you will receive
prominent signage at the Breakfast buffet, including having your company logo on the video screens. Also
included will be prominent display of your company logo on the website indicating sponsorship of breakfast,
a link to your company’s website, and your logo to appear in the 2015 show guide and event agenda.
Nutrition Sponsor (5 opportunities, $2,000 each): A great spot for networking! Coffee and
muffins will be available for all attendees at scheduled nutrition breaks throughout the conference.
As a nutrition sponsor, you will receive prominent signage at the nutrition refreshment stations and
display of your company name in the 2015 show guide. Also included will be a display of your company
name on the website indicating nutrition sponsorship.
Lunch Sponsor (2 opportunities, $5,000 each): As a lunch sponsor, you will receive prominent
signage at the lunch buffet , including having your company logo on the video screens. Also included will be
prominent display of your company logo on the website indicating sponsorship of lunch, a link to your
company’s website, and your logo to appear in the 2015 show guide and event agenda.
Session Room Sponsor (4 opportunities, $4,000 each): Each speaker room has powerful
innovative sessions. As a speaker room sponsor, you will have the opportunity to supply company signage
(banner stand or banner) in front of the selected speaker room. In addition, a company representative
will have the opportunity to introduce the session speakers for both days of the conference. Also included
will be prominent display of your company logo on the website indicating Speaker Room sponsorship,
and recognition in the 2015 show guide.
Banquet Wine Sponsor (1 opportunity, $2,500): As the exclusive sponsor of the Banquet Wine
(2 bottles/table), you will receive recognition signage at each table and the opportunity to place your
company's logo tags on each bottle. You will also receive prominent display of your company logo in the
2015 show guide. Also included will be prominent display of your company logo on the website
indicating Banquet Wine sponsorship.
Conference Bag Sponsor (1 opportunity, $1,500): As the exclusive sponsor of the Conference
Bag for attendees, you will receive display of your company name in the 2015 show guide. Also included
will be display of your company name on the website indicating Conference Bag sponsorship.
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Banquet and Accommodation Information
CropConnect Banquet:
Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm – Centennial South
Tickets for the CropConnect Banquet* are limited, so book early to ensure you don’t miss out. The Banquet will
recognize the impact the agriculture industry has in our country, honour the people who stand out in our ag
community and foster the future growth of the industry. It’s an opportunity to enjoy some laughs with
Deb McGrath & Colin Mochrie, alumni of Toronto's famous Second City comedy troupe, and network with
producers and industry representatives.
Tickets are $50.00 each (plus applicable taxes) and can be booked at time of online registration.
Tables of 10 may be booked by contacting Dallas Ballance at 204.475.8585 or email [email protected]
Accommodation Information: The Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre is the official hotel for the
2015 CropConnect Conference. Conference rates have been obtained for February 16 & 17, 2015 at a rate of
$132.00 (plus applicable taxes) for a standard room with free parking. This rate is available until January 15, 2015.
Upgraded rooms are available at a discounted rate. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly
at 204.786.4801 or Toll-free 1-877-VIC-INNS (1-877- 852-4667) referencing the Group Booking Code 608975.
Some Important Dates to Note:
October 15, 2014
October 22, 2014
November 5, 2014
December 15, 2014
December 16, 2014
December 16, 2014
January 11, 2015
January 15, 2015
January 16, 2015
January 20, 2015
January 20, 2015
January 21, 2015
February 14, 2015
Advance invite sent out
Online site opens for sponsorship and exhibitors
Advance registration for attendees open
Early-bird deadline for exhibitor registration
Sponsorship closes for Gold, Silver and Bronze levels
Late exhibitor registration opens
Deadline for advertising (See page 6 for details)
Last date for Victoria Inn Hotel room reservation (Group Booking Code 608975)
Last date for exhibitor cancellation/refund
Last date for exhibitor registration
Advance attendee registration closes
Late registration for attendees opens
Late registration for attendees closes online.
(After February 14, attendee registrations will be processed onsite.)
* Banquet tickets ($50.00 each) available at time of registration. First-come, first-served.
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