Western Groundwater Congress Sponsorship Opportunities

SHOOT FOR THE MOON! 2019 Western Groundwater Congress

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS DoubleTree Sacramento | September 17-19, 2019

SHOOT FOR THE MOON!

California’s Premier Groundwater Conference September 17-19, 2019

SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) is excited to invite you to shoot for the moon and become a sponsor at the second annual Western Groundwater Congress to be held September 17-19, 2019 in Sacramento, CA.

EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

The Exhibit Hall will be in the Capitol Ballroom Salons C&D. 2 breakfasts, all breaks and 1 Reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall in order to provide maximum exposure to exhibitors.

EXHIBITOR SET-UP: September 17, 2019 7am-9am (Booths must be set up by 9am) EXHIBIT HALL OPEN: September 17, 2018 – 9:10am-5pm September 18, 2018 – 7am-7pm September 19, 2018 – 7am-10:30am EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS: SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 A.M. Break 9:10am-9:50am P.M. Break 3:35pm-4:05pm SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Continental Breakfast 7am-8am A.M. Break 9:55am-10:25am Social/Networking 2:30pm-5pm Reception 5pm-7pm SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 Continental Breakfast 7am-8am A.M. Break 9:50am-10:25am EXHIBIT TEAR DOWN: September 19, 2019 10:30am 2018’s Western Groundwater Congress

HOTEL A CCOMMODATIONS: DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento 2001 Point West Way Sacramento, CA 95815

The hotel is pleased to confirm the discounted rate of $152.00 for this group. Guests must make their own reservations online or by calling 1-800-686-3775 by Monday, August 26, 2019. Please identify yourself as part of the Groundwater Resources Association group.

SPONSORSHI PS

Aquifer Sponsor

MOON SHOT

Benefits: Recognition in onsite program, recognition on the event website, one full program registration for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and a tabletop booth in the Exhibit Hall.

Exclusive Sponsorship, only one available!

Benefits: Special mention in opening session, private coffee reception to thank you from Conference Chair and GRA Treasurer, keynote speaker recognition of sponsor, logo signage onstage for opening sessions on first and second days of conference, logo on cover of onsite program, FREE full-page ad in the Event Program and the Winter 2019 issue of HydroVisions, a promotional banner on the GRA website for 4 weeks following the WGC, recognition on the event website, three full program registrations for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and the option to exhibit throughout meeting in an oversized booth with premier booth placement in the Exhibit Hall.

Price: $15,000

Groundwater Hero

Deluxe Sponsorship, limited availability!

Benefits: Special mention in opening session, logo onstage for opening sessions on first and second days of conference, logo on cover of onsite program, FREE full-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter 2019 issue of HydroVisions, recognition on the event website, two full program registrations for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and the option to exhibit throughout meeting with premier booth placement in the Exhibit Hall.

Price: $5,000

Artesian Aquifer Sponsor Premier sponsorship, limited availability!

Benefits: Logo on inside cover of onsite program, FREE vertical half-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter 2019 issue of HydroVisions (contact vhenderson@grac.org to pay an additional fee to upgrade to a full-page ad), recognition on the event website, one full program registration for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and the option to exhibit throughout meeting with priority booth placement in the Exhibit Hall.

Price: $2,000

Price: $1,500

Artesian Sponsor Premier sponsorship

Benefits: Logo on inside cover of onsite program, FREE vertical half-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter 2019 issue of HydroVisions, recognition on the event website, one full program registration for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship. And one of the following: Recognition as conference lunch sponsor or refreshment break sponsor – you choose! Hungry conference goers will think of you fondly while they enjoy a brain break and some tasty morsels.

(Tuesday or Thursday lunches only, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday refreshment breaks)

Conference Lanyards (Only one spot

available, first come first serve) - Every attendee will be wearing your logo throughout the conference!

(Sponsor must provide a high-resolution .eps logo, GRA will obtain the lanyards at no additional cost.)

Conference Bags (Only one spot available,

first come first serve) - Every attendee will receive a bag displaying your logo to carry their conference materials and continue using long after the conference ends! (Sponsor must provide a highresolution .eps logo, GRA will obtain the bags at no additional cost.)

Gourmet Water Station (only one spot

available, first come first serve) - GRA will provide ice cold water and a selection of fresh fruits and veggies for each attendee to fill their infusion bottle with to keep them hydrated throughout the event and beyond! (Sponsor must provide a highresolution .eps logo, GRA will obtain the water bottles at no additional cost.)

Price: $2,250

Watershed Sponsor Evening Receptions

Be the sponsor who makes the parties happen!

Benefits: Logo recognition in the onsite program, signage recognizing level of sponsorship, one full program registration for event, logo on drink tickets AND cocktail napkins.

Price: $1,500

Recharge Sponsor

Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting Sponsor the most distinguished part of the program!

Benefits: Podium recognition during the luncheon, logo recognition in the onsite program, the Awards Luncheon program and meal tickets, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and one full program registration for event.

Price: $1,200

Vadose Zone Sponsor

Members Only Chair Massage Session Conferences are stressful! Be the sponsor who brings the relaxation to conference attendees!

Benefits: Recognition on the event website, logo recognition in the onsite program, signage recognizing level of sponsorship and the option to place your own pop-up sign at the massage station (space permitting).

Conference Bag Swag Sponsor Add an item with your company logo into the bags that will provided to all attendees at registration! *Please note that this sponsorship does NOT include program registration. (Sponsor is responsible for providing the swag to GRA by Tuesday, September 10th in order to be included.

No refunds will be given if your swag arrives too late to be added to the bags.)

Price: $250 OR bundle this option with another sponsorship for a $150 discount and pay only $100!

Build Your Own Sponsorship Are you interested in showcasing your organization in a way we haven’t thought of?

Email vhenderson@grac.org with your proposed sponsorship and budget and we will work with you to customize a package for your company!

Benefits: TBD Price: TBD

DEADLINES & DESIGN SPECS The online sponsor registration closes August 18, 2019. Registrations received after this day may not be included in any printed conference documents.

Price: $1,200

Logo & Ad Specs:

Sustainable Basin Sponsor

You must send your logo in an EPS or AI vector format.

If you do not have an EPS version of your logo, please ensure what you send is a high-resolution transparent PNG or PDF. Logos pulled from websites are not suitable for printing. Your ad must be in the requested dimensions (no rotating) and sent as a 300dpi PDF. Design or logo questions? Contact David Garrison, GRA Creative Director at dgarrison@smithmooreassoc. com

Wellness Events

Help attendees maintain balance! Be the sponsor who brings wellness aspects to the WGC including stretch breaks, a 5k run and more‌ Benefits: Recognition on the event website, logo recognition in the onsite program, signage recognizing level of sponsorship, one full program registration for event and the option to give away wellness themed swag items during the wellness events.

Price: $1,200

Vertical Ad: 4.25w X 11h Full Page Ad: 8.5w X 11h

Do you need help designing your ad?

GRA is happy to help in designing a simple ad for the Western Groundwater Congress using your company logo. Please email dgarrison@smithmooreassoc.com for more information.

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