Sponsors and Sponsorship Opportunities
NATIONAL BIODIESEL CONFERENCE & EXPO 2008 SPONSORS
Please join these companies who have already committed to conference and event sponsorships!*
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BioFuels Automation
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Core Ventures
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Croplan Genetics
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NewMech Companies, Inc.
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SSOE, Inc.
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Evonik Degussa Corporation
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Name Badges - World Energy Alternatives
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Pocket Guide Cover - Renewable Energy Group
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Lanxess
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Stoel Rives, LLP
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Conference Bags - Degussa
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Conference Bags - AEBiofuels, Inc.
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Schubert & Salzer
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Arisdyne Systems
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Buckman Laboratories
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Cargill
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IPI Fabrication
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PeopleFlo Manufacturing, Inc
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Brinkmann Instruments, Inc
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Bratney Companies
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Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
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Breakfast Sponsor - Crown Iron Works
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Breakfast Sponsor - Marc-IV Consulting, Inc.
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Pacific Biodiesel
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Innovation Biofuels
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Breakfast Sponsor - Bratney Companies/Cimbria-Sket
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Breakfast Sponsor - Inspectorate America Corporation
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Refreshment Break - FC Stone
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Golf - Beverage Cart - BASF
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Conference Bag Insert - Jacobsen Publishing
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Conference Bag Insert - Ashland, Inc.
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Concurrent Session Sponsor - Crown Iron Works
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Golf Prize Sponsor - Crown Iron Works
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Golf Cart Sponsor - Centrifuge Repair and Engineering
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Putting Green Sponsor - Insultherm, Inc.
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Golf Ball Sponsor - Crown Iron Works
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The National Biodiesel Board is grateful to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
for its ongoing educational support for the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.
*As of 11/8/07 |
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Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your products and services at
the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo!
For more information
or to reserve a booth or sponsorship, please contact the NBB Conference
Office by phone at (719) 539-0300, or by e-mail at khoch@bbibiofuels.
com. You may also review the most current exhibit
space available.
Sponsorship Opportunities • Exhibitor & Sponsorship Packet (pdf)
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIPS
NBB has significantly expanded sponsorship opportunities for the 2008 meeting. This is a superior way to put your company name in front of industry decision makers. Premium Expo Sponsors receive the following standard recognition benefits:
- Company logo with hyperlink to your Web site posted on the official NBB conference Web site
- Recognition as a sponsor in Biodiesel Magazine (circ. 2,500)
- “Sponsor” designation on all company representatives’ name badges
- Company name listed in the conference program guide
Plus! Premium sponsors confirmed by September 14, 2007, will receive these additional benefits:
- Prime booth location of your choice (based on availability)
- Use of the Executive Sponsor Boardroom (applies to Platinum, Diamond, Gold and Silver Sponsors – by appointment only)
- Company logo in conference registration brochures distributed to nearly 10,000 biodisel stakeholders (applies to sponsors at the Silver Level or higher)
- Recognition as a conference sponsor in NBB news releases
PREMIUM SPONSOR LEVELS |
$30,000 – PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Two (2) complimentary 10’x10’ exhibit booths (subject to availability)
- Company insert in the conference registration bag
- Ten (10) free tickets to the Sunday Super Bowl Party
- Company logo displayed on a sponsor banner during the conference
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$20,000 – DIAMOND SPONSOR
- One (1) complimentary 10’x10’ exhibit booth (subject to availability)
- Company insert in the conference registration bag
- Ten (10) free tickets to the Sunday Super Bowl Party
- Company logo displayed on a sponsor banner during the conference.
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$15,000 - GOLD SPONSOR
- One (1) complimentary 10’x10’ exhibit booth (subject to availability)
- Company insert in the conference registration bag
- Three (3) free tickets to the Sunday Super Bowl Party
- Company logo displayed on a sponsor banner during the conference
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$10,000 - SILVER SPONSOR
- One (1) complimentary 10’x10’ exhibit booth (subject to availability)
- Two (2) free tickets to the Sunday Super Bowl Party
- Company logo displayed on a sponsor banner during the conference
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$5,000 - BRONZE SPONSOR
- One (1) free ticket to the Sunday Super Bowl Party
- Company name displayed on a sponsor banner during the conference
Please note: Sponsorship is not confirmed until full payment is received. |
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
This year, NBB is offering a wider range of high visibility event sponsorship options at the
$15,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 levels.
$15,000 SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
All sponsors at the $15,000 level recieve the following additional benefits:
- Website Recognition – your company logo and website will be posted on the official National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
website, www.biodieselconference.org.
- Advertisement – your company will receive a full-page advertisement in the heavily relied-upon Conference Pocket Guide.
- Event Recognition – your company will receive event-specific recognition such as signage, napkins for food sponsorship, table
tents with company logo, etc., as appropriate.
- Targeted Mailing Opportunity- NBB will provide the full attendee mailing list, effective January 1, 2008, for your use in contacting
attendees pre-event.
- Executive Boardroom – your company will receive complimentary use of a boardroom for private meetings with customers.
(By appointment. Early reservations are recommended)
Attendee Lunches
(4 available – two Monday, two Tuesday) |
Capture the group’s attention with sponsorship of one of the attendee lunches. Your
company will be acknowledged in signage at buffet tables, around the dinning space and
in the conference program guide. |
General Session Support
(2 available) |
Your company can be recognized as the supporter of one of NBB’s major sessions.
Your company will be recognized on signage at the door, on slides in the room and in
the conference program guide. Additionally, one piece of promotional literature may be
placed on all chairs before the session begins. NBB retains complete control of speaker
selection and program content. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference
program guide. |
Cyber Cafe
(2 available – one Monday, one Tuesday) |
All attendees like to keep in touch back home or at the office and cyber cafes are the way
to go. Your company will be recognized on the screen backgrounds of each computer
made available to attendees, as well as in the conference program guide. |
Hotel Room Keys
(2 available) |
What better way to keep your company name on the front of every attendee’s mind. Your
company logo will be placed on the face of the hotel room keys at the Gaylord Palms
Resort & Convention Center and will be acknowledged in the conference program guide. |
Name Badges
(2 available) |
Your company logo will be placed on the face of the name badges and/or badge holders
issued to each registered attendee. Badges are required for entrance to all conference
events, so your company name will be “front and center” at virtually all times. Your company
also will be acknowledged in the conference program guide. |
Name Badge Lanyards
(1 available) |
Your company name will be imprinted on the lanyards that attendees wear to keep their
badges around their necks. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference
program guide. NBB selects and purchases the lanyards. |
$10,000 SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
All sponsors at the $10,000 level recieve the following additional benefits:
- Website Recognition – your company logo and website will be posted on the official National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
website, www.biodieselconference.org.
- Advertisement – your company will receive a full-page advertisement in the heavily relied-upon Conference Pocket Guide.
- Event Recognition – your company will receive event-specific recognition such as signage, napkins for food sponsorship, table
tents with company logo, etc., as appropriate.
- Targeted Mailing Opportunity- NBB will provide the full attendee mailing list, effective January 1, 2008, for your use in contacting
attendees pre-event.
Conference “Greening”
(2 available) |
NBB’s “greening” efforts at the 2007 Conference were a huge hit. Show your company’s
support for renewable resources and reducing waste by sponsoring the efforts in 2008!
Your company will be recognized on or near all the collection receptacles and in the
conference program guide. |
Tuesday Closing Networking Reception
(4 available) |
The NBB Conference has become known as a place to learn by day and have fun by
night. Tuesday’s networking reception will be a great opportunity to make those last minute
connections with customers and suppliers. The event will feature food and beverage and
entertainment (TBD) poolside at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Your company will be acknowledged
appropriately at the event and in the conference program guide. |
Sunday Super Bowl
Party &
Welcome Reception
(6 available) |
The Sunday Super Bowl Party is where everyone gathers to officially kick off the conference.
This year, attendees will be gathering at Hard Rock Café Live! at nearby Universal
Studios – the largest Hard Rock Café in the world. Make sure your company’s name is
one of the initial event supporters. Your company will be recognized on signage at the
party, in the conference program guide and napkins will be provided with your company’s
name/logo. Additionally, one company representative may greet guests at the door as
they arrive. (Attendees may be charged a nominal ticket fee.) |
Conference Bags
(2 available) |
This highly visible sponsorship lasts well beyond the conference dates, as attendees use
the bags for years afterward. The sponsor’s name and/or one-color logo will be placed
on one side of the bag. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference
program guide. |
cOMPANY pENS
(1 available) |
Make sure everyone at the conference takes their important notes with a pen imprinted
with your company name! The sponsor’s name will appear on the pens, which will be
distributed to all attendees. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference
program guide. NBB selects and purchases the pens. |
mEDIA rOOM
(1 available) |
Getting the word out about our industry is critical. Providing resources for our partners in
the media has been successful in assisting with this. The sponsor’s name will appear within
the room. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference program guide. You
may distribute news releases and promotional materials. |
$5,000 SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
All sponsors at the $5,000 level recieve the following additional benefits:
- Website Recognition – your company logo and website will be posted on the official National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
website, www.biodieselconference.org.
- Advertisement – your company will receive a full-page advertisement in the heavily relied-upon Conference Pocket Guide.
- Event Recognition – your company will receive event-specific recognition such as signage, napkins for food sponsorship, table
tents with company logo, etc., as appropriate.
Breakfast
(6 available) |
Make your company name be the fi rst thing attendees see when they come down for their
morning cup of coffee. NBB will provide the continental breakfast. Your company name will
be recognized on signage at the event, and napkins will be provided with your company’s
name. Your company also will be acknowledged in the conference program guide. |
Refreshment Break
(5 available) |
Refreshment breaks are highly appreciated by attendees who spend considerable time
attending sessions and visiting the exhibits. The sponsor will be acknowledged on signage
at the refreshment tables. Napkins will be provided with your company’s name. Your company
also will be acknowledged in the conference program guide. |
Program Guide Advertisement
(Full-page) |
The conference program guide is the only reference guide provided to all attendees. This
guide lists the conference proceedings, including the daily schedule, Expo fl oor plan and
all other essential information. This prominent guide provides an exceptional opportunity to
reach potential customers. Advertising specifi cations will be provided after your application is
received. Limited availability. Page placement is at NBB’s discretion.) |
$2,500 SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
All sponsors at the $2,500 level recieve the following additional benefits:
- Website Recognition – your company logo and website will be posted on the official National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
website, www.biodieselconference.org.
- Event Recognition – your company will receive event-specific recognition such as signage, as appropriate.
Pocket Guide Advertisement”
(Half-Page) |
The conference program guide is the only reference guide provided to all attendees. This
guide lists the conference proceedings, including the daily schedule, Expo fl oor plan and
all other essential information. This prominent guide provides an exceptional opportunity to
reach potential customers. Advertising specifi cations will be provided after your application is
received. Limited availability. Page placement is at NBB’s discretion. |
Conference Bag Inserts
(unlimited availability) |
All registered attendees will receive an official conference bag with important information
and documents about the meeting. Make sure to include your promotional material in the
bag – a guaranteed way to reach your target audience.
Your company will provide a one-piece insert (final quantity to be determined closer to the
meeting). The insert must be pre-approved by NBB. |
Concurrent Session Support
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Your company can be recognized as the supporter of an educational session that is most
pertinent to your fi eld. Please contact the NBB Conference Department for information about
session topics. NBB retains complete control of speaker selection and program content. |
Biodiesel Conference Blog
(1 available) |
Put your company name and logo front and center on the Biodiesel Conference Blog. Introduced
in 2005, the Blog provides a timely Web-based exchange of ideas, information and
interviews during the conference for attendees and biodiesel enthusiasts back home. NBB
maintains control of all Blog content. |
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP
The 2008 National Biodiesel Golf Tournament will be held at the prestigious ChampionsGate Golf Club. ChampionsGate Golf Club features two premier 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer Greg Norman.
ChampionsGate is a Central Florida golfing masterpiece, located just 15 minutes from The Gaylord Palms Resort and Conference Center. ChampionsGate also plays host to the Del Webb Father/Son Challenge and remains in tournament-playing condition year round.
Exclusive Tournament Sponsor $20,000
Show the ultimate support for this fast-growing event by being the exclusive sponsor of the tournament. This sponsorship entitles you to ALL of the sponsorships and sponsorship benefits listed below.
Lunch Sponsor $5,000
A great meal is the key to a great round of golf. Skill and expertise don’t hurt either! Since you can’t sponsor skill and expertise, why not sponsor the lunch provided to each of the participants. Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.
Beverage Cart Sponsor $3,000
What goes better with a good round of golf than a cold drink? Act now to secure your sponsorship on the most popular cart on the course. Your company will be recognized with signage on the beverage cart, as well as on signage at the course.
Cart Sponsor $2,000
Where do tourney participants spend most of their time during the tournament? No, not in the woods looking for their errant tee shots, but in their carts moving from breathtaking hole to breath-taking hole. Associate your company with the golfers’ method of transportation and get maximum exposure. Your company will be recognized with signage on the carts, as well as on signage at the course.
19th Hole Sponsor $2,000
Where better to sponsor than where the bets are paid off, the bragging has no end and the winners are announced? Your company will be recognized with signage at the 19th hole, as well as on signage at the course.
Prize Sponsor $2,000
Speaking of bragging, let the winners come forward. Be the sponsor of the prizes awarded to the winning teams and individuals. Your company will be recognized with signage at the 19th hole, as well as on signage at the course. |
Transportation Sponsor $2,000
Although the bus ride to the course from the Gaylord Palms is short (about 15 minutes), it is offers a great opportunity to show your support. Your company will be able to place a single marketing piece on each seat on the buses. In addition, your company will be recognized on signage at the course.
Bag Tag Sponsor $2,000 (plus Bag Tags)
There’s nothing like a gift to remember the experience at ChampionsGate. Provide a commemorative bag tag to each participant. Your company will be recognized on the packaging of each bag tag, as well as on signage at the course.
Golf Ball Sponsor $1,000 (plus Golf Balls)
This is always one of the most popular sponsorships. Provide each participant with two sleeves of golf balls with your company’s logo. Balls will be provided by the sponsor.
Practice Range Sponsor $1,000
This is your opportunity to be front and center where golfers will be trying to shake off the winter rust from their golf swings. Your company will be recognized on signage at the course.
Putting Green Sponsor $1,000
Put your company name front and center. Your sponsorship will be noted where the golfers practice to turn those pars into birdies. Your company also will be recognized on signage at the course. |
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