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SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to download the Exhibitor/Sponsor Brochure in PDF
WHY SHOULD YOUR COMPANY BE PART OF THE RMA 109th CONVENTION?
BECAUSE IT'S JUST GOOD BUSINESS!
The annual convention of the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA) provides a great opportunity for sponsors to demonstrate support for the U.S. rice industry and for exhibitors to highlight their services and products to a diverse gathering of domestic and international rice industry leaders. Sponsorship helps provide a comprehensive and dynamic convention program of educational seminars and nationally recognized speakers, as well as social and sporting events. The RMA convention is a gathering of the “who’s who” in the rice milling industry, both from the United States and abroad. Over 350 people attend from more than 20 countries, representing millers, growers, exporters, brokers, food processors, equipment suppliers, ports, stevedores, packaging suppliers, freight forwarders, grain elevators, merchandisers, inspection, management companies and government officials. Most industry attendees are executives and key decision makers within their companies. Over the years, the convention has been the gathering place for industry friends and supporters to meet, socialize and renew friendships and business ties.
Founded in 1899, RMA is one of the nation’s oldest agricultural organizations. RMA is a charter member of the USA Rice Federation, which has staff and offices in Washington, D.C.; Hamburg, Germany; Kinder, LA; and Stuttgart, AR.
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR PACKAGES OFFER MAXIMUM VISIBILITY AT COST-EFFECTIVE RATES.
Boost your company’s visibility at the RMA 109th Convention. Packages offer combined sponsorship and exhibitor benefits, plus some extras to enhance your convention participation. By exhibiting in the trade show, your company is also eligible to make a presentation at the New Products and Technology Session on Monday morning.
Package |
Price |
Exhibit Booth |
Feature |
Ribbons |
Company Logo displayed at General Session and on Web |
Public Announcement and signage |
Comp Reg. |
Platinum Exhibit and Sponsorship Package
|
$3,500 |
1 Booth |
Full Page |
Platinum
Exhibitor
|
Yes |
Yes |
3 |
Platinum
Sponsorship
|
$3,000 |
N/A |
Full Page |
Platinum |
Yes |
Yes |
2 |
Gold Exhibit and Sponsorship
Package
|
$3,000 |
1 Booth |
Half Page |
Gold
Exhibitor
|
Yes |
Yes |
2 |
Gold
Sponsorship
|
$2,500 |
N/A |
Half Page |
Gold |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Silver Exhibit and Sponsorship
Package
|
$1,750 |
1 Booth |
Quarter Page |
Silver
Exhibitor
|
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Silver
Sponsorship
|
$1,000 |
N/A |
Quarter Page |
Silver |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Bronze Exhibit and Sponsorship
Package
|
$1,250 |
1 Booth |
NA |
Bronze
Exhibitor
|
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Bronze
Sponsorship
|
$500 |
N/A |
NA |
Bronze |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Patron
Sponsorship
|
$250 |
N/A |
NA |
Patron |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM BENEFITS
There are three categories of sponsored events with each having a specific package of benefits:
Imperial Events:
| Event |
Location |
Date |
Time |
| Evening Reception |
Silverado Ballroom/
Fairway Deck |
Sunday, June 22 |
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
| Evening Reception |
The Grove |
Monday, June 23 |
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Afternoon Reception |
Golf Clubhouse |
Wednesday, June 25 |
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
| RMA Annual Dinner Dance |
The Grove/
Silverado Ballroom |
Wednesday,
June 25 |
7:30 p.m. to Midnight |
Royal Events:
| Event |
Location |
Date (2008) |
Time |
| Continental Breakfast |
Fairway Deck/
Exhibit Hall |
Monday, June 23 |
7:30 a.m. |
| Continental Breakfast |
Fairway Deck/
Exhibit Hall |
Tuesday, June 24 |
7:30 a.m. |
| Coffee Break |
TBD |
Wednesday, June 25 |
TBD |
Featured Events
| Event |
Location |
Date |
Time |
Hole-in-One
Annual Golf Tournament |
South Course |
Tuesday, June 24 |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Box Lunches
Annual Golf Tournament |
South Course |
Tuesday, June 24 |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Golf Beverage Cart
Annual Golf Tournament |
South Course |
Tuesday, June 24 |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Golf Awards
Annual Golf Tournament |
South Course |
Tuesday, June 24 |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Package |
Price |
Exhibit Booth |
Feature |
Ribbons |
Company Logo displayed at General Session and on Web |
Public Announcement and signage |
Comp.
Reg |
Imperial |
|
N/A |
Two Page |
Imperial |
Yes |
Yes |
3 |
Royal |
|
N/A |
Full Page |
Royal |
Yes |
Yes |
2 |
Featured |
|
N/A |
Quarter Page |
Featured |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Convention Bags |
$3,000 |
N/A |
Quarter Page |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Lanyards |
$2,500 |
N/A |
Quarter Page |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Golf Beverage Carts |
$2,500 |
N/A |
NA |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Golf Awards* |
$2,000 |
N/A |
NA |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Golf Lunch |
$2,000 |
N/A |
NA |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
Golf – Longest Drive award |
$500 |
N/A |
N/A |
Bronze |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Golf – Closest to the pin award |
$500 |
N/A |
N/A |
Bronze |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Hole-in-one Contest |
Actual |
N/A |
NA |
Feature |
Yes |
Yes |
1 |
*Donated awards welcome.
Sponsorship Terms and Conditions
A. CANCELLATION
If it is necessary for any sponsor to withdraw from the convention, the sponsor must notify RMA
in writing by May 23, 2008. General Sponsor refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
- Full general sponsorship fee, less $50, if notification is received by May 23, 2008.
- No refunds will be given for notifications received after May 23, 2008.
B. DEADLINE
Sponsorship application, payment, and artwork for features must be received by May 6, 2008.
C. EVENT SPONSORS
Imperial Sponsor Two-page feature 14"w x 10"h
Royal Sponsor Full-page feature 7"w x 10"h
Featured Sponsor Quarter-page feature 3.25"w x 4.75"h
D. GENEARL SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor Full-page feature 7"w x 10"h
Gold Sponsor Half-page feature 7"w x 5"h
Silver Sponsor Quarter-page feature 3.25"w x 4.75"h
Each sponsor is responsible for providing black and white camera-ready mechanicals or composite film negatives of your feature to be placed in the convention brochure. If no artwork is received, company name and type of sponsorship will be listed in the space provided for the feature.
All copy is subject to acceptance by the publisher. Due to recent changes in the IRS tax code, RMA may be subject to taxes on corporate sponsorship payments for features in the brochure that solely promote specific products or brands. Taxes would not be due on payments for general features in support of RMA and/or the 108th Convention. Publication of a feature is neither an endorsement of the sponsor nor of its products or services. RMA is not responsible for sponsor claims in published features.
All artwork for features must be received by close of business May 6, 2008.
For additional information or questions on the RMA Convention Exhibit or Sponsorship Program, lease call Jeanette Davis at 703-236-1447.
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