[Nfbv-announce] info about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor to this year’s NFBV State Convention

[John Bailey]

info about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor to this year’s NFBV State Convention
Hello Fellow Federationist,

We are reaching out to you to enlist your assistance in attracting sponsors and exhibitors to this year’s State Convention.  Sponsors and exhibitors are an important part of our goal of making available information, resources and activities that can be of value to all members of our NFB affiliate as well as our families, friends and the professionals who provide services.

There are many ways in which sponsors can participate in our November 3-5, 2017 Convention.  These include:


  *   Participating as an exhibitor on the afternoon of Friday November 3.
  *   Being a sponsor of a higher dollar amount.  While a table in the exhibit hall will be made available to all sponsors as one of the many benefit, attendance at the Convention is not required.
  *    Sponsoring a specific event.  Identification of possible events can be obtained from the Convention Exhibitor and Sponsor Coordinators.
  *   Donating a door prize for the Exhibit Hall or other opportunities during the Convention.

Sponsors and exhibitors will be able to connect with over 250 consumers from across the state of Virginia who are blind or have low vision, as well as family members, educators and rehabilitation service providers.

If you know of a business or organization in your area who would like to be a sponsor and/or exhibitor at this year’s 59th NFB of Virginia State Convention, please share the below information with them.  Attracting sponsors from your local community is a great way to promote awareness of the NFB in your community.

We thank you in advance for being an active contributor to working together to allowing people who are blind “Live the Life They Want!”

Annette Carr
Exhibitor Coordinator

Deadline for registering as an exhibitor/sponsor is September 30, 2017.  Registrations will continue to be accepted after the deadline, but not all benefits can be guaranteed.

To learn more about the Convention location, hotel reservations, access to our Exhibitor/Sponsor online registration, and contact information for Convention Coordinators, visit our 2017 Convention page at URL:


http://www.nfbv.org/sponsors/



Outline of Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities:

Bronze Sponsor
Investment: $250 For profit; $125 Nonprofit

  *   Sponsorship recognition in the Convention Program
  *   2 complementary Convention registrations
  *   Exhibit Hall Table as outlined in this document
Silver Sponsor
Investment: $500

  *   Recognition as Silver Sponsor at predetermined General Session
  *   Recognition of Silver Sponsorship at predetermined coffee break
  *   Company name and logo on State Convention landing page
  *   One social media promotion of product or service released on a predetermined schedule between 1 September and 31 October 2017 via NFBV Facebook and Twitter platforms
  *   Sponsorship recognition in the Convention Program
  *   Two complementary Convention registrations
  *   Complementary exhibit Hall Table as outlined in this document
Gold Sponsor
Investment: $1,000

  *   Recognition as Gold Sponsor at predetermined General Session
  *   Opportunity to share a 2 minute remark at the Saturday morning session
  *   Recognition of Gold Sponsorship through print and Braille signage and display of company logo at the Friday evening Hospitality Reception
  *   Dissemination of 1 approved targeted email message to the NFB of Virginia Announcement list
  *   Company name and logo on State Convention landing page
  *   Two social media promotions of product or service released on a predetermined schedule between 1 September and 31 October 2017 via NFBV Facebook and Twitter platforms
  *   One 30 second ad on the NFBV Youtube channel
  *   Print, Braille, and digital distribution of collateral with registration material
  *   Sponsorship recognition in the Convention Program
  *   Two complementary Convention registrations
  *   Complementary exhibit Hall Table as outlined in this document
Platinum Sponsor
Investment: $2,000

  *   Recognition as title sponsor at the NFBV Annual Banquet
  *   2 complementary banquet tickets
  *   Opportunity to share a 2 minute remark at the Annual Banquet
  *   Recognition through signage and display of company logo for the duration of the Convention
  *   Dissemination of two approved targeted email messages to the NFB of Virginia Announcement list
  *   Banner ad on State Convention landing page
  *   Three social media promotions of product or service released on a predetermined schedule between 1 September and 31 October 2017 via NFBV Facebook and Twitter platforms
  *   One 60 second ad on the NFBV Youtube channel
  *   Print, Braille, and digital distribution of collateral with registration material
  *   Sponsorship recognition in the Convention Program
  *   2 complementary convention registrations
  *   Complementary exhibit Hall table positioned near entrance for maximum visibility
Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities are welcome from any company or organization. Companies and organizations interested only in a table in the exhibit area on November 3 and referenced in the Convention program can elect a bronze sponsorship of $250 for companies, and $125 for non-profit organizations.

Sponsorship of specific events can be arranged by contacting the Convention Sponsor Coordinator.

Donations of door prizes are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the Convention Exhibits Coordinator.

Exhibit tables will be available for set-up starting at 11:00am until 12:00pm on Friday, November 3, and the exhibits will be open to Convention attendees from 12:00pm through 5:00pm. The NFBV is pleased to provide you with a skirted and draped exhibit tabletop and two chairs. Exhibit tables will have access to power outlets upon request at no cost when noted at the time of Sponsor registration. Sponsor must provide their own power strip. A heavy-duty extension cord is encouraged to ensure easy access to electricity. If you have electrical needs beyond that of a few outlets, contact the Convention Exhibit Coordinator to discuss your requirements


We appreciate your support<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMYS3oe4hq1p28X4kuCcZKENuSo_3vAfLs30-7xRm0-z8KEA/viewform?c=0&w=1> of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s 59th Convention. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure that people who are blind can “Live the Life They Want”!

Respectfully,
Annette Carr
NFBV 59th Convention Exhibitor and Sponsor Coordinator