Sponsoring GLI Events – It’s Good Business!

 

GLIDE (Greater Louisville Inc. Development Expedition)

 

The 2005 GLIDE will take us to Kansas City, Missouri, a community with incredible similarities to our own. Approximately 150 local businesses, civic and elected leaders participate in the annual three-part program that studies a competitor city’s best practices to bring ideas back to Louisville for implementation.  Past cities include:  Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Nashville, Austin, Birmingham, Memphis, and Kansas City.                                                          

 

Date:  October 2005

Projected Attendance:  100

Location:  Kansas City, Missouri                                  

 

SILVER SPONSOR AT $5,000 (One Sponsorship Available)

2004 Sponsors:  Humana, LG&E, BellSouth, Greenebaum, Doll and McDonald

Benefits for Silver Sponsor:

·        Recognition as sponsor of one of the following events:

o       In Louisville, Briefing Lunch in August

o       In Host City, Monday Breakfast

o       Monday Lunch

o       Tuesday Breakfast

o       Tuesday Lunch

Choice of event is given in order of sponsorship confirmation

·        The opportunity to give a two-minute “infomercial” about your company at one of the above events

·        The opportunity to introduce the main speaker at one of the above events

·        A seat at the head table with the speaker(s) of one of the above events, if applicable

·        Company logo included in briefing materials

·        Company listed in the agenda as a “Silver” sponsor

·        Company name and/or logo listed in the Ink newsletter as a sponsor

·        Logo recognition in special invitation sent to GLI’s Top Investors, Board of Directors, and CEO Roundtable Members (pending early commitment to sponsorship­)

·        A sign at one of the above events with your company name and/or logo

·        The opportunity to distribute promotional materials or have a display table in the room at one of the above events

·        Your logo featured on our website with a direct link to your site

·        First right of refusal for one of next year’s “Silver” sponsorships of GLIDE

·        Special recognition in a Business First ad recognizing all sponsors of GLI events this year

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR AT $6,000 (One Sponsorship Available)

Benefits for Transportation Sponsor:

·        Recognition as sponsor of all ground transportation while in host city

·        Company logo included in all briefing materials

·        Company name listed in the agenda as the “Transportation” sponsor

·        Company name and/or logo listed in Ink newsletter as a sponsor

·        Logo recognition in special invitation sent to GLI’s Top Investors, Board of Directors, and CEO Roundtable Members (pending early commitment to sponsorship­)

·        Signage on vehicles throughout the trip

·        Your logo featured on our website with a direct link to your site

·        First right of refusal for next year’s “Transportation” sponsorship of GLIDE

·        Special recognition in a Business First ad recognizing all sponsors of GLI events this year

 

GIFT SPONSOR AT $6,000 (One Sponsorship Available)

Benefits for Gift Sponsor:

·        Recognition as sponsor of attendee and speaker gifts presented while in host city

·        Company logo included in all briefing materials

·        Company name listed in the agenda as the “Gift” sponsor

·        Company name and/or logo listed in Ink newsletter as a sponsor

·        Logo recognition in special invitation sent to GLI’s top investors, Board of Directors, and CEO Roundtable Members (pending early commitment to sponsorship­)

·        The opportunity to supply items with your company logo for insertion in a gift bag for the October study session (All items must be approved by Greater Louisville Inc.)

·        Your logo featured on our website with a direct link to your site

·        First right of refusal for one of next year’s “Gift” sponsorships of GLIDE

·        Special recognition in a Business First ad recognizing all sponsors of GLI events this year

 

BUDGET REDUCTION TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

·        Food and beverage for the event.  Estimated cost:  $60,000

·        Signage for event.  Estimated cost:  $1,000

·        Audio/visual equipment.  Estimated cost:  $5,000     

 

For additional information and specifications contact

            Jennifer McMahon

            Phone:  (502) 625-0087

            Fax:  (502) 625-0010

            E-mail:  JMcMahon@GreaterLouisville.com