SPONSORSHIP OVERVIEW

Southeast Greenways

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA • October 1- 3, 2017& Trails Summit

ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST SUMMITThe Southeast Greenways & Trails Summit is the platform for sharing best practices, building relationships, and influencing trail and greenway development in the Southeast. By ensuring broad representation of stakeholders and leaders from the private and public sectors, the summit inspires the movement for advancing trails and greenways across the region. The Southeast Summit features workshops by high-caliber expert presenters, insightful plenary and keynotes, and ample networking time. The Summit also includes delicious food and drink and the opportunity to visit inspiring portions of the East Coast Greenway in Durham, NC, as well as sites in Raleigh and Cary.

ABOUT THE EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCEThe Alliance is the nonprofit organization spearheading development of a safe, accessible, 3000-mile greenway from Maine to Florida. Based in Durham, NC, the ECGA employs field staff up and down the East Coast. Mobilizing its network of staff, volunteers, and partners, the ECGA works to achieve its vision of an ambitious bike/pedestrian corridor that links communities along the nation’s most densely populated corridor and links people to nearby green space and natural beauty. By serving users of all abilities and ages, the East Coast Greenway supports non-motorized commutes, active recreation, and sustainable development. Learn more: greenway.org

ABOUT US KEYNOTE

Charles Flink PresidentGreenways Incorporated

Chuck Flink is widely regarded as one of America’s leading greenway planners, having completed comprehensive greenway, trail and open space plans for more than 250 communities in 36 states and 9 countries. Among his notable projects are the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway, Miami River (FL) Greenway, Charleston County (SC) Greenbelt Plan, American Tobacco Trail (Durham-Raleigh, NC), and the Wolf River Greenway (Memphis, TN).

Flink coauthored Greenways, A Guide to Planning, Design and Development, cited by the American Planning Association as “the best single reference” on greenway development, and Trails for the Twenty-First Century: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails.

Southeast Summit Schedule Overview SUNDAY, OCT. 1

MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Active Options,Downtown Durham• Ales for Trails 5k• History walk• Botany by Bicycle

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Keynote & ReceptionLocal brews, food & musicDurham Armory

Exhibits, Networking

Durham Convention Center

Welcome

Plenary Talk

Workshops (4 tracks)

Durham Convention Center

Dine AroundDowntown Durham

WorkshopsDurham Convention Center

Mobile ToursDurham, Cary, Raleigh

MONDAY, OCT. 2 TUESDAY, OCT. 3

Exhibits, Networking

Durham Convention Center

WHO WILL ATTENDProfessionals from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors who are working together to advance the creation of greenways and trails.

DESIGNERS

TRANSPORTATION EXPERTS

DEVELOPERS

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PARKS AND RECREATION LEADERS

PLANNERS

POLICY MAKERS

PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCATES

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SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

High-profile mission alignment

Focused brand visibility Audience engagementVisibility & leads

- Title- Presenting

- Keynote

- Custom Engagement

Demonstrate your commitment to greenways and trails with this exclusive opportunity. As a primary contributor, your company makes the event possible and is co-branded on all event materials.

Help us design a conference feature that furthers the conversation about trails and greenways. Bring summit attendees together with social spaces, resource guides, tours, or other activities that align well with the summit mission and your objectives.

Exclusive sponsorship provides high-exposure placement in the app in order to drive traffic to your company’s onsite presence or website.

Gain brand awareness through the 2017 Summit marketing, plus network on-site.- Event

Opportunities to meet your goalsMAIN BENEFITS BEST PACKAGES

• Connect with hundreds of attendees and ECGA member organizations who are working together to leverage millions of dollars annually to develop trails and greenways.

• Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to advancing healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities through trail and greenway development.

• Further develop your organization’s network with an influential community of public & private sector leaders.

• Align your brand with the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s reputation for greenway leadership.

Highlight your organization’s leadership with a speaking introduction during a Keynote address. Set up one of your organization’s leaders to shine in the spotlight and share your organization’s success story.

The East Coast Greenway Alliance reserves the right to select or decline sponsors or exhibitors based on alignment with ECGA mission and/or relevant ECGA strategic priorities, as determined by the ECGA Board or a committee appointed by the Board for the purpose of making such determinations.

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Why sponsor the Southeast Summit?

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Sponsor eligibility Nonprofit Organizations Contact us about partnership opportunities: niles@greenway.org

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Cost $40,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $3,500

Availability Exclusive 1 remaining Unlimited 2 SOLD

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Confirm your spot today: Niles Barnes, Director of Greenway Programs East Coast Greenway Alliance niles@greenway.org • 919.797.0619 x103 • greenway.org

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