AIA Eastern New York Annual Marketing Packet

2019

Annual Vendor Marketing Packet

01 About AIAENY

01 About AIAENY Counties

AIA Eastern New York covers a 16 county area, serving over 340 Licensed Architects.

Entire Counties Albany Schenectady Clinton Essex

Montgomery Rensselaer Schoharie Greene Columbia

Hamilton

Partial Counties

Warren

Ulster (Northern half of the county)

Washington Fulton

Dutchess (Northern half of the county)

Saratoga

Who Are We?

The American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional society of architects.

Since 1857, the Institute has been bringing architects together to advance the value of architects and the profession, and to increase living standards through improvements to the built environment. The American Institute of Architects meets these challenges through education, research, lobbying and professional networks.

The AIA represents over 90,000 members nationally, 9,500 members across New York State, and 340 members through the local Eastern New York Chapter.

AIA Eastern New York AIA Eastern New York, chartered by the American Institute of Architects in 1930 and incorporated in 1956, is the local professional society for architects. AIA Eastern New York serves as the link between local professional architects, AIA National, AIA New York State and the public. As a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, our objective is to promote the value of local architects, to advance the architectural profession through improvements to the built environment and to serve the public.

02 Allied Membership

02 Allied Membership Who

Allied Membership was created to promote communication among all members of the design and construction professions. Allied Members of AIA Eastern New York include: Engineers | Planners | Landscape Architects | Contractors | Construction Managers | Product Manufacturers and Distributors | Other Fields Affiliated with Architecture You or your organization are eligible for Allied Membership if: • You are an employee of a profession or business affiliated to architecture • You are not eligible for AIA Architect or Associate membership

Benefits

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO BEING AN ALLIED MEMBER? The benefits of an AIA Eastern New York Allied Member include:

Networking

AIAENY hosts many events each year which serve as great networking opportunities.

Architext

Subscription to the Chapter’s newsletter featuring Chapter events; design, practice and technical information; and local firm profiles. This newsletter is distributed to the Chapter’s more than 340 members.

Feature Article Opportunities in Architext Sponsorship

Sign up and receive a free listing in the newsletter, “Architext.”

AIAENY Web Page

Inclusion in our Allied Member listing on the Chapter’s Web Page www.aiaeny.org

Chapter Continuing Education System (CES) Programs and Meetings

Allied Professional Members may participate in any of the Chapter’s CES Programs at the member rate.

Cost

Chapter Dues for Allied Members is $300 annually.

03 Event Sponsors

03 Event Sponsors

Annual Design Awards Who

The Annual Design Awards are a local awards program that honors the design accomplishments of our members, highlight the excellence of their creations and bestow upon them the much deserved recognition for their remarkable contributions to the built environment.

The awards are presented to our member architects at our annual Design Awards Reception and Ceremony that occurs at a local venue in the Albany area. The event is typically held from 6-8 PM, and includes a reception for networking and review of the award submission boards on display, followed by the formal awards presentation ceremony. The reception is open to the public, and the media will be invited to cover the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with our members and support their accomplishments.

Benefits

AWARDS RECEPTION & CEREMONY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Sponsor $1,500 • • • • • • •

Company name and logo on AIAENY Design Awards promotional materials Large company logo in a prominent location and at the bar Full page advertisement in event program Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members Logo on digital presentation Verbal recognition at ceremony Speaking opportunity at ceremony opening

Gold Sponsor $1,000 • • • • • •

Company name and logo on AIAENY Design Awards promotional materials Company name in a prominent location Quarter page advertisement in event program Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members Verbal recognition at ceremony Company name and logo on all AIAENY Design Awards

Silver Sponsor $500 Please contact the AIAENY office to learn more how to showcase your company with us.

Let us work with you to craft the perfect marketing packet for your company.

518.449.3334 aiaeny@aiaeny.org

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Company name and logo on AIAENY Design Awards promotional materials Business card advertisement in event program Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members

Design Awards materials including sponsorship levels are posted on our website following the reception.

03 Event Sponsors

Beaux Arts Holiday Ball The Beaux Arts Ball is an opportunity to network with your colleagues and take part in celebrating alongside members of the architect and design communities.

The Beaux Arts Ball will be masquerade themed to celebrate the history behind this event. In New York in the year of 1931, famous architects dressed up as their buildings to celebrate the world of architecture and design. The event will take place during the holiday season at 677 Prime in Albany, NY on Thursday, December 5 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Enjoy drinks, lite fare, and celebrate!

Sponsorship Levels

BEAUX ARTS BALL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bar Sponsor $1,500 Limited to One (1) Sponsor •

Featured as the premier Bar Sponsors

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Company name and logo on all AIAENY Beaux Arts Ball promotional materials

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Large company logo on display cards at tables and on display board at bar

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Verbal recognition at event

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Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members

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Two (2) complimentary registrations

Food Sponsor $1,000 Limited to Two (2) Sponsors •

Company name and logo on all AIAENY Beaux Arts Ball promotional materials

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Large company logo on display cards at tables and on display board near the food

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Verbal recognition at event

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Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members

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Two (2) complimentary registrations

Supporter $500

Please contact the AIAENY office to learn more how to showcase your company with us.

Let us work with you to craft the perfect marketing packet for your company.

518.449.3334 aiaeny@aiaeny.org

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Company name and logo on all AIAENY Beaux Arts Ball promotional materials

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Company logo on display cards at tables

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Verbal recognition at event

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Company name distributed to over 340 AIAENY members

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One (1) complimentary registration

Beaux Arts Ball materials including sponsorship levels are posted on our website following the reception.

04 Sponsorship Agreement

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Sponsorship Agreement

Please complete this form and send it to the address listed below with your payment.

Please send any artwork electronically to rstyles-lopez@aianys.org Please keep a copy of this contract for your records.

Contact Info

Company Name: Contact Name: Address: City, State & Zip: Phone Email Address: AIAENY Contact (if applicable):

Sponsorship Options

Allied Membership:

Event Sponsorship: Annual Design Awards

$300.00 (annual)

Platinum Sponsor $1,500 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Silver Sponsor $500

Event Sponsorship: Beaux Arts Holiday Ball

Bar Sponsor $1,500 Food Sponsor $1,000 Supporter $500

Total Cost

Total

04 Payment Type

Sponsorship Agreement

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Check Check # Make payable to AIAENY and mail to AIAENY, 50 State Street, 5th Floor, Albany, NY 12207

Credit Card

(Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) Card Type Card Number Name on the Card Expiration Date CVV Code Signature Bill to Address

Send Invoice Invoice should be sent to Name Title Address City, State & Zip

Phone Email Address

Any questions regarding payment please contact David Hodgkinson at 518.449.3334 or dhodgkinson@aianys.org.

AIA Eastern New York | 50 State Street | Albany, NY 12207 518.449.3334 | www.aiaeny.org