2022 Florida Planning Conference Sponsorship Guide

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SPONSORSHIP GUIDE FLORIDA PLANNING CONFERENCE 2022 ORLANDO l SEPTEMBER 6 - 9, 2022

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The 2022 Florida Planning Conference

THE GAME HAS

Show your support for Florida’s boundless innovation by being a sponsor of the 2022 Florida Planning Conference.

By participating as a sponsor your team will be recognized as a leader focused on improving the quality of life for our state while helping bring top minds together to advance the planning profession. Options for sponsorship allow a range of benefits specifically designed to promote your company or organization.

As partners, we are committed to inspiring Florida’s future. The sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities listed on the following pages is your chance to commit.

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For more information, please contact: Alex Magee fapa@floridaplanning.org (850) 201-3272 This year’s venue will be at the beautiful Hilton Orlando, Destination Parkway Please visit floridaplanningconference.org for photos and highlights.

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THE GAME HAS

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Join hundreds of planning, transportation, design, and economic development professionals, engineers, architects, public administrators, consultants, scientists, attorneys, and more as we highlight the inspiration, innovation, and imagination that will create the diverse layers of Florida’s future.

APA FLORIDA’S MISSION

APA Florida provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.

WHO DOES APA FLORIDA SERVE? • • • • • • • • •

Planners Local governments Engineers Regional governments and agencies Transportation planners/engineers Water management agencies Environmental planners/engineers Land development attorneys Architects/developers

THE CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE: • Three (3) keynote speakers of national or state significance • More than sixty (60) professional development sessions • Seven to ten (7-10) mobile workshops showcasing regional projects and places • Keynote luncheons and awards • Networking receptions

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Sponsorship Opportunities ND DIAMO L ANNUA R O S SPON

$

7,000

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UM PLATIN OR SPONS

$

4,500

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GOLD OR P S ONS

$

3,000

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Five (5) complimentary registrations for the Florida Planning Conference One (1) free exhibit booth space in exhibit hall Full page ad in conference program Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference Full page ad in Florida Planning Magazine Business card ad for one year in Florida Planning Magazine Acknowledgement in Florida Planning Magazine Listing one (1) year on the Chapter’s consultant directory listing page as well as directory in Florida Planning Magazine Complimentary one (1) year APA Florida membership Advertorial article in Florida Planning Magazine during the year (provided by sponsor) Opportunity to provide and distribute promotional items to conference attendees Five (5) conference event guest list tickets (mobile tours, workshops, and receptions) Additional benefits and recognition through the year Preferred exhibitor placement Linked logo on homepage of Chapter website Reserved seating and recognition at conference opening keynote and awards luncheon Four (4) complimentary registrations for the Florida Planning Conference One (1) free exhibit booth space in exhibit hall Full page ad in conference program Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference Full page ad in Florida Planning Magazine Business card ad for one (1) year in Florida Planning Magazine Acknowledgement in Florida Planning Magazine Listing one (1) year on the Chapter’s consultant directory listing page as well as directory in Florida Planning Magazine Complimentary one (1) year APA Florida membership Limited logo on Chapter website Three (3) complimentary registrations for the Florida Planning Conference One (1) free exhibit table space in exhibit hall Half page ad in conference program Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference Half page ad in Florida Planning Magazine Business card ad for six (6) months in Florida Planning Magazine Acknowledgement in Florida Planning Magazine Listing six (6) months on the Chapter’s consultant directory listing page as well as directory in Florida Planning Magazine Complimentary one (1) year APA Florida membership Limited logo on Chapter website

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Sponsorship Opportunities SILVER OR SPONS

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2,000

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1,000

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Two (2) complimentary registrations for the Florida Planning Conference Quarter page ad in conference program Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference Quarter page ad in Florida Planning Magazine Business card ad for 3 months of Florida Planning Magazine Acknowledgement in Florida Planning Magazine Listing three (3) months on the Chapter’s consultant directory listing page as well as directory in Florida Planning Magazine Complimentary one (1) year APA Florida membership Limited logo on Chapter website One (1) complimentary registration for the Florida Planning Conference Business card ad in conference program Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference Business card ad for one (1) issue of Florida Planning Magazine Limited logo on Chapter website

Sponsor recognition in all Chapter conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage Social media recognition during the conference

25% discount for all levels, except Conference Supporter, for DBE firms certified with the State of Florida * If you are a Florida-based minority, woman or veteran business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Management Services (bit.ly/3JsCpCj) or a Florida based disadvantaged business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (fdot.tips/34UA2sW), you are eligible for a 25% discount for all sponsorship levels except Conference Supporter.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Complimentary Conference Registration

DIAMOND ANNUAL $ 7,000

PLATINUM $ 4,500

GOLD $ 3,000

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($2,000 value)

Complimentary Space in Exhibit Hall

Booth

($1,350 value)

($1,600 value)

Booth

($1,350 value)

($1,200 value)

SILVER $ 2,000

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($800 value)

BRONZE $ 1,000

CONF. SUPPORTER $ 300

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($400 value)

Table

($850 value)

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On-Site Signage for Maximum Visibility at Conference

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Social Media Recognition During Conference

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Conference Program Advertisement

Florida Planning Advertisement

Florida Planning Business Card Ad Acknowledgment in Florida Planning

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(Full Page $ 500 value)

(Full Page $ 500 value)

(Half Page $ 300 value)

(1/4 Page $ 175 value)

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Complimentary New Member One Year APA Florida Membership

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Opportunity to Provide Promotional Materials to Conference Attendees

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Opportunity to Provide Article for Florida Planning

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Online Consultant Directory

Complimentary Guest Tickets for Conference Events (mobile tours, workshops, receptions) Additional Benefits and Recognition Throughout the Year

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Exhibitor Opportunities Join us as an EXHIBITOR at the 2022 Florida Planning Conference and gain maximum exposure for your company or organization with professional planners statewide.

The Exhibit Hall will feature consulting firms, government agencies, professional associations, educational organizations, and vendors offering a wide variety of services and products of interest to professionals in planning and related fields.

This is a great opportunity to market innovative products, educate participants (and the readers of our conference material) about your interests and establish excellent contacts for the future.

EXHIBIT OPTIONS FULL BOOTH DISPLAY $

1,350

TABLE TOP DISPLAY $

825

Space is limited, so early reservations are required to guarantee availability.

AS AN EXHIBITOR, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO: • Showcase your products and services to all conference attendees • Conference attendees will be reminded by signage, literature, and announcements of your participation • Network with conference attendees, making valuable contacts for your future • Learn the latest in planning innovation and trends by registering to attend the conference and interacting with participants

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF BEING AN APA FLORIDA EXHIBITOR ARE: • Business card ad in conference brochure • Recognition in the conference program • Acknowledgement in the APA Florida Magazine • Complimentary list of pre-registered attendees • Inclusion in exhibitors directory provided to all attendees • Two complimentary tickets to Thursday keynote lunch (booth exhibitors only) • Two complimentary tickets for Wednesday’s box lunch • Two complimentary tickets to one evening reception

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Exhibitor Opportunities IF YOU ARE AN EXHIBITOR, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE:

1. Exhibitors are not required to register for the APA Florida Planning Conference. However, if you wish to attend any professional or social functions, including keynote addresses, break-out sessions, luncheons, receptions other than those provided for, conference registration is required.

Florida Planning is the official magazine of APA Florida. All APA Florida members receive the quarterly publication, as well as subscribers and other interested persons and organizations.

2. Table top and booth spaces are limited, so sign up early. Cancellation refunds may be given in full provided the space can be sold to another exhibitor.

3. An exhibitor information sheet will be provided to you and will include information on exhibit hours, setup and teardown, loading and unloading, and shipping.

4. An exhibitor registration packet will be provided to you at your exhibit booth or table. It will contain badges for all unregistered exhibitors (if names are provided in advance). Name tags for registered exhibitors will be provided in conference registration packets.

The Preliminary Conference Program provides a great opportunity for Exhibitors to announce their involvement at the Conference.

Advertising costs in Florida Planning are as follows: • Full Page ($500) • ½ Page ($300) • ¼ Page ($175)

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS: In addition to the benefits listed on page 4, Annual Sponsors also receive recognition and free registration at the annual Public Policy Workshop and all section events, logo inclusion in all chapter and section publications, “hot button” link to company website in monthly e-news, free job advertisements and much more! To learn more about the benefits of sponsorship please visit florida. planning.org/sponsor.

Contact Alex Magee at the Chapter Office for further information at (850) 201-3272 or fapa@floridaplanning.org.

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Registration Form You can also register online at floridaplanningconference.org/sponsorship Yes, I/we want to be part of the 2022 Florida Planning Conference. (Please print clearly) Firm/Organization: Name of Contact:

# of Person(s) Attending:

Address:

Phone: (

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City: State: Zip: Fax: ( ): E-mail for Contact: Contact for Required Graphics: Name: Phone: ( ) E-mail: We’re signing up as: 2022 Conference Sponsor $ Diamond Annual ($7,000) Platinum ($4,500) Gold ($3,000) Silver ($2,000)

2022 Conference Exhibitor $

Bronze ($1,000) Conference Supporter ($300)

Full Booth ($1,350) Table Top Display ($825)

We are a WBE, DBE, or MBE that is certified by the State of Florida.

We are eligible for a 25% discount on the sponsorship category we select.

Please mail to: 2022 Florida Planning Conference Attn. Alex Magee, APA Florida 2017 Delta Blvd, Suite 201 Tallahassee, FL 32303

(Please submit a copy of your state certification with this sponsorship form.)

TOTAL DUE

Make checks payable to: APA Florida

$

Method of Payment: Enclosed is our check in the amount of $ Enclosed is our Purchase Order #

DEADLINES May 17, 2022 - To be included in the Preliminary Conference Brochure August 2, 2022 - To register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor REGISTER NOW by using this sponsorship/ exhibitor registration form or contact: Alex Magee, Phone: (850) 201-3272, Fax: (850) 386-4396, Email: fapa@floridaplanning.org 2022 Florida Planning Conference Sponsorship Guide

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