2019 HR Tallahassee Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
15th
Annual
CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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HR Tallahassee Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
About Big Bend SHRM The Big Bend Society for Human Resource Management (Big Bend SHRM) is the local chapter affiliate for the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and HR Florida State Council. One of the most respected chapters within the HR Florida State Council, we continue to win awards for our leadership in the HR community, membership, college relations, workforce readiness, participation in legislation and more.
The goal of Big Bend SHRM is to promote a high standard of excellence for human resource practitioners in the Big Bend area through the following activities:
• Professional development - Meetings, seminars, workshops, HRCI certification review, and participation in regional, state and national conventions
• Networking opportunities - A forum for meeting and networking with other HR professionals through monthly educational meetings, leadership committees and special events
• Current events - Information on topics of interest and current events affecting the human resource profession at the national and state levels through presentations, newsletters, e-mail announcements and more
• Community involvement - An avenue to give back to the community through our “Spare Change” initiative that collects money at each monthly meeting, is matched by the Chapter and then donated to a local charitable organization
About the HR Tallahassee Conference and Exposition HR Tallahassee Conference and Exposition, Big Bend SHRM’s largest annual event, provides companies and
organizations the opportunity to market their products and services to a pre-qualified audience of top-level HR
professionals and decision makers. For over 35 years, Big Bend SHRM has been serving the business and human
resource community in the Tallahassee area.
Our over 200 active members represent over 140 public and private entities in various industries and companies
within the Big Bend region.
Big Bend SHRM values the many partnerships with local, state, and national businesses to offer resources to our
members and their organizations. As such, we continue to seek ways to strengthen these relationships and
foster a chapter that meets the needs of our members.
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities - All options are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise indicated -
NEW! Lobby Welcome - $250 (1 available) Be the first to welcome attendees to the conference with refreshment items preselected by BBSHRM. All you
need to supply is your smile!
Exhibit space (approximately 8’ X 10’)
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Company logo included in conference program
Breakfast Sponsorship – Full or Partial Cost of Food (1 available) Maximize your investment by hosting the breakfast for all conference attendees. All food and beverage
preselected for you by BBSHRM. Just bring yourself and your company sign.
Company Sign at Buffet Table
Exhibit space (approximately 8’ X 10’)
Two (2) meal passes (Breakfast only)
Social media recognition
Company logo to appear on conference website and emails
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Opening Session
Marketing inserts into conference bag
Additional benefits may be negotiated depending on the level of donation.
Lunch Sponsorship – Full or Partial Cost of Food (1 available) Yum, Yum! Your investment never tasted this good. Host lunch for all conference attendees. All food and
beverage preselected for you by BBSHRM. Just bring yourself and your company sign.
Company Sign at Buffet Table
Exhibit space (approximately 8’ X 10’)
Two (2) meal passes (Lunch only)
Company logo to appear on conference website and emails
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Networking Lunch
Marketing inserts into conference bag
Additional benefits may be negotiated depending on the level of donation
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Snack Sponsorship – Full Cost of Snacks (1 available) Everyone needs a break! Host a tasty treats station during the afternoon break open to all registered
attendees. All food and beverage preselected for you by BBSHRM. Just bring yourself and your company sign.
Company Sign at Snack Table
Company logo to appear on conference website and emails
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Closing Session
Marketing inserts into conference bag
Additional benefits may be negotiated depending on the level of donation
NEW! Coffee Sponsorship – Full Cost of Coffee (1 available) Who doesn’t love coffee! Host the coffee station open to all registered attendees. All food and beverage
preselected for you by BBSHRM. Just bring yourself and your company sign.
Company Sign at Coffee Table
Company logo to appear on conference website and emails
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Opening Keynote
Marketing inserts into conference bag
Water Sponsorship – Full Cost (1 available) Host the all-day continuous water service provided to all registered attendees. You could also provide water
bottles with your company logo instead of station.
Company Sign at Water Station(s)
Company logo to appear on conference website and emails
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Lunch Keynote
Marketing inserts into conference bag
NEW! Florals - $250 (1 available) Spread cheer with florals during the conference and beyond. At the conclusion of the Conference, all floral
arrangements will be donated to an attendee.
Floral Pick with company logo
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Lanyards – Cost of Lanyards (1 available) Place your company’s logo on the name badge lanyards issued to each conference attendee.
Name badge with company logo
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
NEW! Conference Shirts – Cost of Shirts (1 available) Be the reason the conference committee’s gear is head turning. Place your company’s logo on the conference shirts that will be worn by the conference committee members during the confer.
Shirts with company logo and BBSHRM or Conference logo
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Conference Bag Sponsor – Cost of Canvas (1 available) Place your company’s logo on the conference bags issued to each conference attendee.
Company Sign at registration
Company and BBSHRM or Conference logo on bags
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Conference Program Sponsor – Cost of Programs (1 available) Be the only sponsor logo on the front page of the conference programs issued to each conference attendee.
Company logo on front page of Conference Program
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo in conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Opening Keynote
Conference Poster Sponsor – Cost of Poster (1 available) Posters are the way attendees know where to go. Be the only sponsor logo on the conference posters.
Company logo on front page of Conference Program
BBSHRM social media recognition
Logo on conference website with link
Conference Signage recognition
Thanked by name during Closing Session
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Thank you to our 2018 Sponsors
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Graphics Requirements Big Bend SHRM offers a unique opportunity to highlight your business or service in our website, conference
program and social media in addition to other marketing venues. These publications reach over 200 members
monthly.
Based on your selected level, you will be able to place an ad in our conference program. This ad needs to be
provided to us no later than, Friday, March 29, 2019 for inclusion in the program. Logo’s, pictures, ads, and
other graphics should be submitted as high-resolution files.
Acceptable formats for website and program ads are PDF, EPS, TIF, JPG. As a reminder, logo graphic and
advertisement information (if applicable to your partner level) MUST BE SUBMITTED by Friday, March 29, 2019
to [email protected] so that we can begin advertisement of your company.
Partner Terms and Conditions 1. TERMS OF PAYMENT. All applications and contracts for sponsorship must be accompanied by full payment for each space rented. All payments must be received by May 3, 2019. Failure to make final payment constitutes a cancellation of this contract. Requests for cancellation and refunds must be in writing. Failure to notify us in writing will affect future participation. No requests for refunds will be granted after May 3, 2019.
2. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis unless indicated by your sponsorship level. Only three competitors per category or industry type are limited. Big Bend SHRM will make every effort to assign competitors’ booths in different parts of the exhibitor area. 3. CANCELLATION OF CONFERENCE. If Big Bend SHRM should be prevented from holding the Conference for any reason beyond Big Bend SHRM’s control (such as, but not limited to, damage to building, riots, strikes breached by exposition location, acts of government or acts of God) then Big Bend SHRM has the right to cancel the Conference or any part thereof, with no further liability to the exhibitor other than a refund of exhibit fees less a proportionate share of the exposition cost incurred.
4. All Conference Partners must request approval from Big Bend SHRM prior to holding ANY drawings, raffles, giveaways, or related activities during the conference. By committing to this partnership, all Conference Partners acknowledge that unauthorized activities and/or non-compliance to these criteria may result in the Partner’s immediate dismissal from the conference, as well as the preclusion from future Big Bend SHRM conference partnerships.
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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The SHRM Foundation is a value-based charity organization whose mission is to champion workforce and
workplace transformation by providing scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals and students to
make change happen, presenting opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local
communities, and developing research-based HR solutions for challenging inclusion issues facing employees and
potential employees. The SHRM Foundation was founded in 1966 and is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizational
affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Initiatives for 2019 include the aging workforce,
engaging and integrating military veterans, building an inclusive culture in workplaces, and preparing HR
professionals for future trends.
The SHRM Foundation relies heavily on donations from State Counsels and Local Chapters to fulfil its
mission as described above. Therefore, this Chapter has decided to integrate a fundraiser into our largest
annual outreach both to raise as much money as possible while creating awareness for the Foundation.
SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER Each sponsor is required to donate an item valued at $75 or more to the silent auction fundraiser to
benefit the SHRM Foundation. These items will be displayed on tables outside the auditorium along with the
logo of the sponsor to maximize recognition of your brand throughout the event. All items will be awarded at
specified times throughout the day via general announcements to the attendees.
Your donations should be unique or tangible making your organization proud to accept recognition of
the donation. Examples of desirable items in past auctions include: designer purses/clutches, gift cards, gift
baskets, jewelry, electronics, dinner for two, tickets or passes to experiences, autographed memorabilia, etc.
Be creative. The sponsor with the most raffle tickets submitted for their item will receive a voucher for an
automatic sponsor level upgrade to the 2020 HR Tallahassee event! *upgrade is one level from paid 2019 level
All donation forms must be returned by Friday, May 3rd either with the sponsor packet or emailed to:
Donations must be submitted to Big Bend SHRM by Thursday May 9th attention Kimberly Adcock, SHRM
Foundation Chair. Thank you in advance for helping to make the 2019 Silent Auction a successful part of our
2019 fundraising efforts!
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIP Please complete the form in its entirety.
COMPANY:
ADDRESS:
STREET ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
PHONE NUMBER: ( ) FAX NUMBER: ( )
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT NAME: CONTACT TITLE:
Description of Product/ Service:
The information above is for contact purposes only.
Please indicate level of sponsorship:
☐ Lobby Welcome ☐ Breakfast ☐ Lunch ☐ Snack ☐ Coffee
☐ Water ☐ Florals ☐ Conference Shirts ☐ Lanyards ☐ Bag
☐ Program ☐ Poster ☐ Other: ___________________ (Contact us for other ways to sponsor)
Please review sponsor level to determine number of attendees allowed. Name of Attendee #1: ___________________________________________ Name of Attendee #2: ____________________________________________ Name of Attendee #3: ____________________________________________
We, the above signed company, having read and agreed to the Terms and Conditions, contract for sponsorship as indicated above for the HR Tallahassee Conference on May 15,2019. We also understand all applications for sponsorship must be accompanied by the total cost of the sponsorship. Exhibit space will not be assigned unless the contract is signed and paid.
Authorized Signature_____________________________________________ Date ______________________________
Title Accepted by: Big Bend SHRM
Booth Assigned _____________________
Please fax or email completed form.
Email: [email protected] by May 3, 2019
and mail payment to Big Bend SHRM| P.O. Box 14867| Tallahassee, FL 32317|
Contact us to register online and pay by credit card.
Big Bend SHRM USE ONLY
total cost deposit _______
balance due check # _____
date _account # _____
Big Bend SHRM 2019 HR Tallahassee Conference
Refresh, Renew, Refocus Florida State University Augustus Turnbull Center
May 15, 2019 • 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Silent Auction
to Benefit the SHRM Foundation
Thank you for your support of our fundraiser to benefit the SHRM Foundation. Please complete this
form and email to [email protected] or return with the completed HR Tallahassee
Sponsorship packet. If you have any questions regarding the silent auction, please contact our SHRM
Foundation Chair at the email above.
Donor Name:
Organization Name:
Mailing Address:
Primary Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Describe the item you are donating (please be as descriptive as possible):
Approximate retail value: $
Deadline to submit this information is Friday, May 3rd, 2019
Thank you for your support!