NASPO is pleased to invite corporations to participate as official sponsors at the 2009 How to Market to State Governments Meeting.  The deadline to register for sponsorship is February 6, 2009.  Sponsors who register after that date will not be guaranteed recognition in conference materials due to printing deadlines. 

Sponsorships are based on four levels – Emerald, Gold, Silver and Bronze, each with special benefits.  For additional sponsorship information, contact Julie Gudlewski, NASPO Program Coordinator, at (859) 514-9154.

Emerald Sponsorship:  $20,000
Benefits include:

  • Six complimentary conference registrations
  • Private Emerald/Gold Sponsor One-on-One session (15-minute interviews) on Sunday afternoon, March 22
  • Six passes to attend the invitation-only off-site reception and dinner with NASPO state members on Sunday, March 22
  • Reserved seating at the off-site reception and dinner, Sunday, March 22.
  • Company logo on hotel keycard
  • One complimentary 10’ x 20’ booth in NASPO Green Expo
  • Full page company advertisement and/or profile included in the conference booklet to be distributed to all attendees, including state procurement directors (Click HERE for specs and deadline.)
  • Recognition in the conference program and on conference signs
  • Emerald Sponsor badge ribbons (applies to all company attendees)
  • Access to the preliminary attendance list in .pdf and Excel formats for pre-conference mailings to attendees
  • Top tier placement of company logo and link on NASPO website
  • One complimentary copy of NASPO’s new State and Local Government Procurement: A Practical Guide publication
  • Permission to advertise as a 2009 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting Sponsor


Gold Sponsorship: $12,000

Benefits include:

  • Four complimentary conference registrations
  • Private Emerald/Gold Sponsor One-on-One session (15-minute interviews) on Sunday afternoon, March 22
  • Four passes to attend the invitation-only off-site reception and dinner with NASPO state members on Sunday, March 22
  • One complimentary 10’ x 10’ booth in NASPO Green Expo
  • Full page company advertisement and/or profile included in the conference booklet to be distributed to all attendees, including state procurement directors (Click HERE for specs and deadline.)
  • Recognition in the conference program and on conference signs
  • Gold Sponsor badge ribbons (applies to all company attendees)
  • Access to the preliminary attendance list in .pdf and Excel formats for pre-conference mailings to attendees
  • Recognition as a sponsor on the NASPO website, with link to company website
  • Permission to advertise as a 2009 NASPO How to Market to State Governments Meeting Sponsor


Silver Sponsorship: $6,000
Benefits include:

  • Two complimentary conference registrations
  • Two passes to attend the invitation-only off-site reception and dinner with NASPO state members on Sunday, March 22
  • 50% discount on exhibit space in NASPO Green Expo
  • Full page company advertisement and/or profile included in the conference booklet to be distributed to all attendees, including all state procurement directors (Click HERE for specs and deadline.)
  • Recognition in the conference program and on conference signs
  • Silver sponsor badge ribbons (applies to all company attendees)
  • Access to the preliminary attendance list in .pdf format in advance of the conference


Bronze Sponsorship: $3,000

Benefits include:

  • One complimentary conference registration
  • One pass to attend the invitation-only off-site reception and dinner with NASPO state members on Sunday, March 22
  • 25% discount on exhibit space in NASPO Green Expo
  • Recognition in the conference program and on conference signs
  • Bronze Sponsor badge ribbons (applies to all company attendees)
  • Access to the preliminary attendance list in .pdf format in advance of the conference


Sponsorship benefits are non-transferable outside the sponsoring corporation.

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship registration cannot be processed unless:

  • All registration forms are fully completed and submitted
  • Method of payment is indicated
  • Payment accompanies registration


Conference registrations that are received for individuals with outstanding payments for publications, prior meetings, or any other NASPO-related programs or services will not be processed until all outstanding items have been paid in full.  Should payment not be received prior to the start of the conference, no registration credentials and materials will be provided.

For more information, contact Julie Gudlewski at 859-514-9154 or jgudlewski@amrms.com.

 

Click here to complete the sponsor registration form.

 

Sponsorship Cancellation Policy
 
Cancellations between 31-45 days prior to conference will receive a refund less 10% of payment.  Cancellations 30 days prior or less receive no refund as conference materials will have been printed.

 

 

One-on-One Interviews

Once state attendees are confirmed, One-on-One preferences will be solicited based on sponsorship level and the order in which registrations were received.

Interviews will be confirmed by email and posted to the NASPO website one to two weeks prior to the conference. Every effort will be made to assign you to at least one of your chosen state representatives; however NASPO cannot guarantee that you will receive any or all of your preferences. Introductory orientation sessions for attendees unfamiliar with One-on-One interviews, will be offered Sunday afternoon and Monday, prior to regional One-on-Ones. Please refer to the agenda for the exact time and location of these orientations. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact the NASPO staff for further information at (859) 514-9159.

If paying by check, please send payments to:
NASPO
PO Box 1058
Lexington, KY 40588-1058

Federal Tax ID Number: 61-1227864
NASPO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. Contributions to NASPO may be tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
For more information, contact Julie Gudlewski, NASPO Program Coordinator, at 859-514-9154 or jgudlewski@amrms.com

 

Accommodations

HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Hotel Phone: (312) 565-1234
Fax: (312) 239-4541

A block of rooms will be held at the conference rates listed below until February 27, 2009. All reservations must be made by that date to ensure the conference rate.

  • $205.00 single/double
  • $230.00 triple
  • $255.00 quadruple
  • $280.00 Regency Club

To make hotel reservations, click here or call 888-421-1442. When making reservations by phone, please identify yourself as a National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Marketing Meeting attendee and be prepared to guarantee your reservation with a credit card.