2021 Western Groundwater Congress Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

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INTRODUCTION

4TH ANNUAL!

WESTERN GROUNDWATER CONGRESS

HOLLYWOOD : THE SEQUEL SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2021

Lights, Camera, Groundwater! The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) is excited to invite you to join us in Hollywood as a sponsor at the third annual Western Groundwater Congress to be held September 13-15, 2020 in Burbank, CA. COVID-19 Update GRA is 100% committed to keeping the groundwater community healthy and safe. We have been monitoring current information about COVID-19 transmission and guidance from the CDC and county health officials and are doing our part to immediately help minimize the potential impact to our communities by postponing events or transitioning some in-person events to an online format.

However, we are optimistic our Western Groundwater Congress, scheduled for September 13-15, 2021, will go on as originally planned. We understand that concerns about large meeting attendance and travel restrictions may have caused you to feel unsure about your attendance in these uncertain times. Please be assured we will continue to monitor the situation and will provide you with any necessary updates.

Until then, we encourage you to stay home if you’re sick & wash your hands!

Hotel Accommodations: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel 2500 N. Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505 The hotel is pleased to confirm the discounted rate of $175 for this group. Guests must make their own reservations online.

Marriott’s Commitment to Cleanliness: Marriott takes standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests and associates. On a daily basis, our hotels around the world are working to ensure that they meet the latest guidance on hygiene and cleaning. Our hotels’ health and safety measures are designed to address a broad spectrum of viruses, including COVID-19, and include everything from handwashing hygiene and cleaning product specifications to guest room and common area cleaning procedures.

The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport welcomes you with modern rooms, numerous amenities, and a prime Southern California location. Our hotel in Burbank, CA, is conveniently near Universal Studio Hollywood, Warner Bros. Studios, hiking trails, and the North Hollywood Arts District. Inside, recharge in modern, pet-friendly hotel rooms that boast plush beds, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, ample desks, and WiFi, as well as large windows revealing Burbank, CA views. Concierge-level rooms and suites enjoy access to Lounge amenities, including free hot breakfast. Our 4-star hotel also features delicious restaurants, including an outdoor dining experience at E.D.B. Take a plunge in our outdoor pools or work out in the gym.

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DEADLINES & SPECIFICATIONS

Sponsor/Exhibitor Deadlines The online sponsor registration closes August 14, 2021. Registrations received after this day may not be included in printed conference documents.

Exhibit Schedule The Exhibit Hall will be in the Academy Ballroom Foyer inside the Marriott Convention Center.

Registration, all breakfasts, all breaks and 2 Receptions will be held in the Convention Center in order to provide maximum exposure to exhibitors.

Exhibitor Set-Up: September 13, 2021 7am-9am (Booths must be set up by 9am) Exhibit Hall Open: September 13, 2021 – 9am-5pm September 14, 2021– 7am-7pm September 15, 2021 – 7am-2pm Exhibit Tear Down: September 15, 2021 10:30am Ads for the onsite program are due August 20th, 2021 Ads for the Winter HydroVisions are due November 15th, 2021 Logos are due as soon as you register to ensure qualifying sponsors are having their logo displayed leading up to the conference. The deadline to be included in print materials is August 20th, 2021 Please email your materials to dgarrison@smithmooreassoc.com with your sponsor level.

Logo & Ad Specifications: You must send your logo in both an eps/ai vector format and a high-res transparent png. 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. We will not use your logo from a previous year unless explicitly told to do so.

Inset Dimensions for 8.5” x 11” Publication Width by Height Full Page: 7.5” x 10” - PDF, 300dpi Vertical Half Page: 3.75” x 10” - PDF, 300dpi Bleed Dimensions for 8.5” x 11” Publication Width by Height Full Page: 8.75” x 11.25” - PDF, 300dpi Vertical Half Page: 4.375” x 11.25” - PDF, 300dpi Website Banner Ad Dimensions 340px H X 170px W - JPEG 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 for a nominal fee.

Please email dgarrison@smithmooreassoc.com for more information.

Opportunities, Benefits and Fees

HOLLYWOOD BIGSHOT

– Exclusive Sponsorship, only one available!

Benefits: Special mention in opening session, private coffee reception to thank you with the GRA President, Vice President and Conference Chair and other members of GRA’s leadership, 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 issue of HydroVisions, a promotional banner on the GRA website for 4 weeks following the WGC, recognition on the event website, four 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 Exhibitorship, 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 vertical full-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter 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 Exhibitor– Premier sponsorship, limited availability!

Benefits: Logo on inside cover of onsite program, FREE vertical half-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter issue of HydroVisions (contact Abi Hague at ahague@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

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.

Price: $1,500

OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS & FEES

Aquifer Exhibitor

OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS & FEES

Opportunities, Benefits and Fees Artesian Sponsor – Premier sponsorship Benefits: Logo on inside cover of onsite program, FREE vertical half-page ad in the Event Program AND the Winter issue of HydroVisions, recognition on the event website, one full program registration for event, signage recognizing level of sponsorship. And one of the following: 1. 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. (Two Lunches, 3 Refreshment Breaks) 2. 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.)

3. 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 high-resolution .eps logo, GRA will obtain the bags at no additional cost.)

4. Gourmet Water Station sponsor (only one spot available). 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 high-resolution .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, and your logo on the drink tickets.

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).

Price: $1,200

Sustainable Basin Sponsor –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 Health & Safety Sponsor Help keep our attendees (and the Groundwater Community!) healthy and safe throughout the conference.

Sponsor sanitizing stations and other health & safety measures during the event.

Benefits: Recognition on the event website, logo recognition in the onsite program, signage recognizing level of sponsorship, and one full program registration for event.

Price: $1,200 Virtual Sponsor Unable to attend in person but still want to participate? Be a virtual sponsor!

Benefits: Recognition on the event website, logo recognition in the onsite program, and the option to provide a video highlighting your company or services to be shown during a general session at the event. *Videos should be no longer than 1 minute in length, an aspect ratio of 1920x1080 with HDR rendering is preferred.

If you need help creating your video, you can contact dgarrison@smithmooreassoc.com for more information.

Price: $800 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 1st in order to be included. No refunds will be given if your swag arrives too late to be added to the bags.)

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

OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS & FEES

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