SPONSOR
OPPORTUNITIES
ANNUALMEETING
Western Growers Annual MeetingWailea Beach Resort, Marriott Maui
November 10– 13, 2019
Why Sponsor?The Western Growers Annual Meeting is an exceptional opportunity to build awareness of your brand among the agricultural industry’s elite leaders from hundreds of agricultural organizations. Share your company’s message with some of the brightest minds in the agricultural ecosystem, including hundreds of Western Growers members.
Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor• Share your organization’s brand and messaging with a captive,
engaged audience
• Connect with Western Growers members and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges
• Collect new leads to engage with and nurture after the event
• Meet with Western Growers experts to get your business questions answered in real time
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
Learn. Network.Experience the finest in the agricultural industry.
The Western Growers Annual Meeting is the premier agricultural networking event for members and industry partners. With the agricultural marketplace, political climate, and legal landscape in a constant state of change, the only way to ensure the sustainability of farming for future generations is to come together as one community — as one voice.
Each year, Western Growers brings together this community of owners, families, employees and suppliers to learn and network. By connecting face-to-face with your peers and industry thought leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the key issues affecting agriculture today.
This year, join us at the Wailea Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii.
2018 HIGHLIGHTS BY THE NUMBERS
500+ Attendees
4Sponsored Educational Sessions
4Premier Keynote Speakers
100+CA / AZ Farms and Industry
Partners Represented
100kMedia distributions, mentions
and photos posted
10Interactive Networking Events
1Really Awesome Networking App
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
MEMBER DEMOGRAPHICSMember U. S. Operations
Lettuce Broccoli Strawberries Oranges Tomatoes Cauliflower Celery Mixed Lettuce Cabbage Lemons
Member Top 10 Commodities
Grower Sourcing Processing/Distribution
Marketing
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
EVENT RECOGNITION• Presentation video at the exclusive Diamond Breakfast• Presenting sponsor for the Conference• One minute video at chosen event (sponsor provided)• Podium acknowledgment for all major events• Attendee badge logo inclusion• Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at all of the following:
Workshops, Lunches, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners, and Award of Honor Dinner
• Conference bag insert (sponsor provided)• Logo included in onsite signage• Opportunity to provide Silent Auction prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more)
PROMOTIONAL• Logo included in all attendee recruitment emails• Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website• Logo included in printed conference guide• Front inside cover, back inside cover, or back cover full page ad in printed conference
guide, distributed at event• Logo included on event mobile app• Social media mention• Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper
magazine• Post-event report
HOSPITALITY• Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership• VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership• Four (4) Full Conference Registration Passes, including Party with the Partners (does not
include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament)• Six (6) additional tickets for Party with the Partners• VIP Reserved table at each event during Conference
DIAMOND LEVEL$50,000
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
EVENT RECOGNITION• Podium acknowledgment for sponsored event• Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one of the following:
Workshops, Lunch, Dinner, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners, or Award of Honor Dinner
• Video opportunity at one major event• Conference bag insert (sponsor provided)• Logo included on onsite signage• Opportunity to provide Silent Auction prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more)
PROMOTIONAL• Logo included in all attendee recruitment emails• Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website• Logo included in printed conference guide• Front inside cover, back inside cover, or back cover full page ad in printed conference
guide, distributed at event• Logo included on event mobile app• Social media mention• Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in
Western Grower & Shipper magazine• Post-event report
HOSPITALITY• VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors
and Executive Leadership• Three (3) Full Conference Registration Passes,
including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament)
• Five (5) additional tickets for Party with the Partners• VIP Reserved table at each event during Conference
PLATINUM LEVEL$35,000
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
GOLD LEVEL$25,000
EVENT RECOGNITION• Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one of the following:
Workshops, Lunch, Dinner, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners, or Award of Honor Dinner
• Conference bag insert (sponsor provided)• Logo included on onsite signage• Opportunity to provide Silent Auction prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more)
PROMOTIONAL• Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site• Logo included in printed conference guide• A 1/2-page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event• Logo included on event mobile app• Social media mention• Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper
magazine• Post-event report
HOSPITALITY• VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership• Two (2) Full Conference Registration Passes, including Party with the Partners (does not
include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament)• Four (4) additional tickets for Party with the Partners
EVENT RECOGNITION• Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one event:
Workshop, Lunch, Dinner, Golf Tournament, or Welcome Reception• Logo included on onsite signage• Opportunity to provide Silent Auction prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more)
PROMOTIONAL• Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site• Logo included in printed conference guide• A 1/3-page horizontal ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event• Logo included on event mobile app• Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper
magazine• Post event report
HOSPITALITY• One (1) Full Conference Registration Pass, including Party with the Partners (does not
include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament)• Three (3) additional tickets for Party with the Partners
SILVER LEVEL$10,000
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
BRONZE LEVEL$5,000
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
EVENT RECOGNITION• Logo included in onsite digital signage• Opportunity to provide Silent Auction prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more)
PROMOTIONAL• Logo on Annual Meeting registration site• Logo included in printed conference guide• Logo included on event mobile app• Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper
magazine• Post event report
HOSPITALITY• Two (2) tickets for Party with the Partners
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSponsorship Packages Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Industry
Partner
Investment (for Member Companies) $50,000 $35,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $1,000
Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
Attendee Badge Logo
Attendee Recruitment Emails Logo
Presenting Sponsor for Full Conference
Event Sponsorship –acknowledgment from the podium
All major events 1 Event
Reserved Table All major events 1 Event
Video opportunity 1 event 1 Event
VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
Conference Bag Insert(sponsor provided)
Social Media Mention
Ad in Conference Guide Full Page Premium Ad
Full Page Ad
Half Page Ad
Third Page Ad
Full Conference Registration Pass 4 3 2 1
Tickets for Party with the Partners 6 5 4 3 2 2
Printed Conference Guide Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Listing
Annual Meeting Registration Website Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Listing
Event Mobile App Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Listing
Onsite Signage Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Listing
Opportunity to donate Silent Auction Prize (minimum retail value of $250)
Post-event Report Sponsor Branding Opportunities on next page
Conference Bag InsertThe sponsor has an opportunity to provide collateral or promotional items of their choosing to be placed in the Welcome Conference Bag that will be distributed to all attendees.
$1,500
Room DropOpportunity for Sponsor to provide collateral or promotional items to be distributed to all attendee hotel rooms.
$2,500
Produce News onsite videoHigh quality produced, edited and distributed video of the Annual Meeting highlights including interview with Sponsor. Video will be distributed to a 98,000 distribution list.
$3,000
Event Mobile AppSponsor logo rotates at the bottom of the conference mobile app. High rate of visibility.
$4,000
Welcome Conference BagHigh quality tote bag given to all registered attendees. The bag will contain the show program and other promotional items. The sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bag.
$5,000
Hotel Key CardOne of the most highly visible and sought after sponsorships at Annual Meeting. The key cards will be distributed to all registered guests at check-in.
$5,000
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
SPONSOR BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESAvailable for Silver Level Sponsors and above
Items pictured are shown as an example.
LanyardsA highly-visible opportunity add-on, the sponsor’s logo will be placed prominently on over 500+ attendee lanyards. Attendees wear their lanyard through the entire conference.
$5,000
Conference Water BottleHydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Help keep attendees refreshed as they attend the Annual Meeting. High quality water bottle to be given to all registered attendees. The sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bottle.
$5,000
Afternoon BreakFollowing a workshop session and before the evening receptions, Annual Meeting attendees will have an opportunity to get fresh coffee, beverages and light snacks. The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products and signage in the break area.
$5,000
Coffee StationCoffee stations will be placed throughout the Wailea Beach Resort during both Monday and Tuesday of the Annual Meeting, offering attendees the opportunity to refresh their cup throughout the day.Sponsor logo will be prominently displayed at each station.
$15,000
Board of Directors’ BreakfastThe Board of Directors breakfast will begin Monday, November 11th at 7:00am. A billboard sized Thank You sign with your logo will be prominently placed in the breakfast area.
$5,000
PhotographyThe event photographer will be highly visible at all Annual Meeting events. Throughout the Welcome Reception, all workshops, the lunches, Party with the Partners, and the Award of Honor Dinner, the sponsor logo will be prominently displayed on the shirt worn by the photographer.
$5,000
SPONSOR BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESAvailable for Silver Level Sponsors and above
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
Wi-FiSponsor’s logo will appear on the landing page of the Wailea Beach Resort hotel Wi-Fi portal through the Annual Meeting.
$5,000
Hospitality SuiteA special area for your premium VIP attendees to meet, unwind, and recharge. Water and healthy snack will be available. The Hospitality area will be open all day on your chosen day. The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products in the hospitality suite.
$10,000
SPONSOR BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESAvailable for Silver Level Sponsors and above
PARTY WITH THE PARTNERS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThis year’s Party with the Partners will include a sensational band, games, great food, and festive cocktails as we honor Western Growers’ loyal members and partners during this unforgettable event. This event has highly sought after branding opportunities, with high visibility of logos to all attendees.
Food BoothSponsors logo will be highlighted in the in the Registration Area of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Hotel. This is a high visibility sponsorship that will showcase your company as soon as attendees enter the registration area.
$5,000
Bar SponsorshipSponsor has the ability to brand the cocktail and wine glasses for theattendees, as well as prominently display their logo on the bar thankyou signage.
$7,500
CHAIRMAN'S LUNCH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Table Centerpieces at Chairman’s Lunch and Award DinnerThe Sponsor has the opportunity to supply their own centerpieces to artfully display their produce or creatively design their brand into a centerpiece of their choosing.
$3,000The Professionals’ Choice
Dessert for Chairman’s Lunch or Award DinnerThe sponsor has an opportunity to artfully display their logo on custom designed desserts.
$5,000
AWARD OF HONOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Commemorative Wine GlassSponsor has the opportunity to brand their logo on the commemorative wine glass which will be placed at each setting at the Award of Honor Dinner.
$5,000
Bar SponsorshipSponsor has the opportunity to brand the cocktail and wine glasses provided to all attendees who obtain drinks at the bar. A highly visible Thank You sign will be displayed at the bar to recognize the sponsor.
$5,000
SPONSOR BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESAvailable for Silver Level Sponsors and above
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
Western Growers Prospectus goes live.Invoicing begins
Call for proposals open
Sponsors secure sponsorship contracts
Sponsor deliverables begin
Sponsorship promotion through email and social media
All sponsorship sales closeFinal sponsorship deliverables dueSponsorship payment due
Western Growers 94th Annual MeetingNovember 10th – 13thWailea Beach Resort, Marriott, Maui
SPONSORSHIP TIMELINE
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For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP
Every year, many of our top tier spsonsorship packages sell out quickly. We recommend requesting a contract as soon as possible to ensure you secure the sponsorship package you want.
Request a ContractPlease send all contract requests to Cheryl Wood at [email protected] or 949.885.4798. Once the contract request is received, she will contact you to walk you through the next steps of the contract process. All packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. A signed contract is required to secure your sponsorship.
Get in TouchIf you have any questions regarding our sponsorship packages, or if you’d like to customize a sponsorship package, please contact Cheryl Wood at [email protected] or 949.885.4798.Western Growers is excited to partner with you to ensure your presence onsite meets your organization’s objectives and offers you a seamless event experience.
See you in Maui!
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798
THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 SPONSORS
Diamond
Insurance Services
Platinum
Gold
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Bronze
Silver
Financial Services
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AeroboticsAeroVironmentAGQ Labs USA IncBarkley Ag EnterprisesBelli Architectural GroupBIOBlue Book ServicesBrownstein Hyatt Farber SchreckBuckman-MitchellBunzl USA IncButtonwillow WarehouseCalpine ContainersCoast Water SolutionsCommercial Truck Co.Emerald PackagingFortuna FloralFisher RanchGermains Seed TechnologyGlobal SCVGrimmwayThe Growers CompanyHoladay Seed CompanyInternational PaperJ.P. Morgan
J S Ag PackagingJRG Attorneys at LawKeithly-Williams SeedsKing City NurseryLaw Offices of Shawn E. CaineMarsh Risk & Insurance ServicesMixtec GroupOneAmericaProgeny Advanced Genetics, Inc.Progressive Packaging GroupRijk ZwaanRynn & JanowskySakata SeedSanta Maria Valley Crop ServiceSensitechSouthern Valley Chemical CoSturdy Oil CompanySystemaxTuff BoyTuttle Taylor and Heron Union LeasingVegetable Growers Supply CoWaterbit
Industry Partners
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 SPONSORS
Thank You!We look forward to partnering with you!
For more information, contact Cheryl Wood
[email protected] or 949.885.4798