Sponsorships

Current Sponsors

Attention All Potential 2009 Indiana Human Resources Conference Exhibitors!

Where in the World is HR is the theme for the 15th Annual Indiana Human Resources Conference sponsored by the Indiana State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The 2009 conference officially begins on Monday, August 31 and ends on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at The Westin Hotel located at 50 South Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. This year, the marketplace will be located just across the skywalk from the Westin in the Sagamore Ballroom in the Indiana Convention Center.

As you evaluate your company’s interest in exhibiting at this year’s conference, consider these benefits:

Contact Becky Goldy or Kellie Miller to reserve your space today.
Sponsorships are distributed on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

Diamond Showcase Sponsor - I
~ $20,000 Level ~

Solidify your brand within the Indiana HR community by leveraging the Conference for your company's benefit.

• Start with the pre-conference mailer: ½ page color ad sent to all HR attendees from past years.
• Secure your spot as the exclusive sponsor of the entire Pre-Conference Workshop to be held Monday, August 31st as well as the Pre-Conference Reception Event. Up to 10 employees of your Company invited to attend the reception to network with attendees and answer questions.
• Sponsorship of the Registration area throughout the entire Conference through poster recognition signs throughout the Registration area.
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Full page back color cover ad on all conference books distributed to all attendees.
• Prime placement of a double-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Diamond Showcase Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Diamond Showcase Sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page

SOLD– Barnes & Thornburg
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Diamond Showcase Sponsor - II
~ $10,000 Level ~

Solidify your brand within the Indiana HR community by leveraging the Conference for your company's benefit.

• Secure your spot as the exclusive sponsor of the attendee and vendor conference bags! Your logo printed on 1400 conference bags that you purchase.
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: ½ page color ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees.
• Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall.
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Diamond Showcase Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference.
• Diamond Showcase Sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page
• A one-piece educational piece, developed by your for our target audience to be inserted in the conference bags provided to each attendee.

SOLD-Bright Ideas in Broad Ripple
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Platinum Prestige Sponsor – I
~$9,000 to own exclusive sponsorship or 3 sponsors at $3,500 each ~

“Connect your message” with our High Impact Conference Luncheon in the Westin Grand Ballroom.

• Conference luncheon held on Wednesday, September 2nd
• Platinum Prestige recognition of your Company through signage of sponsorship at the luncheon
• Company flyer information to be placed at every attendees seat
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Platinum Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Slide show advertisement within pre-luncheon entertainment
• Platinum Prestige sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page
• $9,000 level: Welcome introduction by your company representative at the luncheon
• $9,000 level: Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: full page ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• $9,000 level: Prime placement of a double-size vendor display booth in the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• $3,500 level: Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth in the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• $3,500 level: Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees and ½ page black and white ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees.
• $3,500 level: Welcome recognition of your company representative at the luncheon

2 Still Available
1 SOLD - Horizon's Research Insurance, Inc.

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Platinum Prestige Sponsor - II
~ $5,000 Level ~

“Set The Strategy” by sponsoring the Conference’s Premier Opening Presenter

• Formal introduction of your Company representative prior to Opening Presenter
• Welcome introduction (1 minute) by your Company representative
• Platinum Prestige recognition of your Company through signage of sponsorship at the session
• Your Company information to be placed at every attendees seat if desired
• Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Platinum Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: ½ color page ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Platinum Prestige sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page

Available
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Platinum Prestige Sponsor - III
~ $5,000 Level~

"Plan the Future" by sponsoring the Conference's Premier Closing Presenter

• Formal introduction of your Company representative prior to Closing Presenter
• Welcome introduction (1 minute) by your Company representative
• Platinum Prestige recognition of your Company through signage of sponsorship at the session
• Your Company information to be placed at every attendees seat if desired
• Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Platinum Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: ½ color page ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Platinum Prestige sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page

Available
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Platinum Prestige Sponsor - IV
~ $4,000 Level~

Be Part of the Conference All Year Long ~ Exclusively sponsor the Online Link Containing All Speaker’s Notes and Presentations From This Year’s Presenters.

• Splash your sponsorship logo on the conference webpage speakers section on this extended shelf-life tool
• Explore creating your own promotional footage and direct website link
• Link containing all Speaker’s notes / Presentations from conference is emailed uted to all Conference attendees
• Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• Exclusive sponsorship of the Internet Café for the entire Conference.
• Explore the possibilities of creating a splash screen which every attendee who uses the Café will see or create collateral that can be placed at each “café” station.
• Investigate each of the users having access to your job postings available at your company.
• Note books for attendee note taking, provided by sponsor, to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at the Café displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Gold Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Platinum Prestige sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page

SOLD– Ogletree Deakins
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Silver Event Sponsor
~ $2,500 Level ~

Send your “Message in a Box” by sponsoring the Vendor Showcase Box Lunch.

• Vendor Showcase lunch held on Tuesday, September 1st (in the Convention Center)
• Silver Sponsor recognition of your Company through signage of sponsorship at the luncheon
• Company flyer information to be placed in every box lunch distributed to all attendees
• Prime placement of a single-size vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• Targeted verbal and printed recognition of Silver Sponsorship in all General Sessions during the entire Conference
• Silver Event sponsorship recognition via the Conference Website On-line Registration page
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
  

SOLD– Principal Financial Services

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Professional “Tracks” Sponsorships
~ A RETURNING SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY FOR 2009!~

Throughout the conference, we showcase six unique professional tracks of content. Brand your organization throughout all concurrent sessions within a specific track by choosing the best match for your interests.

Professional Track Series – I
Theme: Total Rewards
~ $1000 Level ~

“Get on the Fast Track” by Sponsoring the Professional Track Sessions - I

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

SOLD - Gregory & Appel

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Professional Track Series – II
Theme: Employee & Labor Relations
~ $1000 Level ~

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

SOLD - J.A. Benefits, LLC
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Professional Track Series – III
Theme: Workforce Planning & Employment
~ $1000 Level ~

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

SOLD - ADP
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Professional Track Series – IV
Theme: Legal
~ $1000 Level ~

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

Available
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Professional Track Series – V
Theme: Strategic Management I & II
~ $2500 Level ~

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: ½ color page ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

Available
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Professional Track Series – VII
Theme: HR Development
~ $2,500 Level ~

• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: 1/2 color page ad within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Prime place of a 10x10 vendor display booth within the Vendor Exhibition Hall
• A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive
• Prevalent signage at booth sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the Series

SOLD - Paychex
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Bronze Event Sponsor - I
~ $500 Level ~

“Leverage Your Exposure” by Sponsoring the Morning Break-Out Sessions.

• Exclusive sponsorship of two morning refreshment breaks (30 minutes each morning on Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees
• Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship
• Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees
• Formal introduction of sponsorship at the break-out sessions

Bronze Event Sponsor - II
~ $500 Level ~

“Network Your Connections” by Sponsoring the Afternoon Break-Out Sessions.

Exclusive sponsorship of two afternoon refreshment breaks (30 minutes each afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday)

Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the sessions to meet and greet attendees

Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship

Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees

Formal introduction of sponsorship at the break-out sessions

SOLD - Equity Corporate Housing
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Bronze Event Sponsor – III
~ $500 Level ~

Rise `N Shine! Session Sponsor

Exclusive sponsorship of “Rise `N Shine” Session on Wednesday morning

Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the session to meet and greet attendees

Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship

Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees

Opportunity to provide a marketing piece or giveaway

A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.

Formal introduction of sponsorship at “Rise `N Shine!” session

Available
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Bronze Event Sponsor – IV
~ $1000 Level ~

Tuesday Continental Breakfast Sponsor

Exclusive sponsorship of Tuesday Continental Breakfast

Prevalent Signage displaying your sponsorship

Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees

Opportunity to provide a marketing piece or giveaway

A one-piece education piece, developed by you for your target audience to be inserted in the Conference bags which all Conference attendees receive.

SOLD-Group Associates
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Bronze Event Sponsor - V
~ $500 Level ~

Jump Start! Session Sponsor

Exclusive sponsorship of the “Jump Start!” Session for new Indiana State SHRM Conference attendees on Tuesday morning

Two of your Staff Representatives in attendance at the session to meet and greet attendees

Prevalent Signage at both sessions displaying your sponsorship

Premier exposure through advertising in the Conference Program: Company Logo within the sponsor section of the conference books distributed to all attendees

Opportunity to provide a marketing piece or giveaway at session

Formal introduction of sponsorship at the “Jump Start!” session

SOLD - Intelius
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2009 Indiana State SHRM Conference
Program Guide Advertising

Visionary Partner ~ $1500 Level: Available
• Full Page color ad in conference program guide distributed to all attendees
• Opportunity to provide one marketing piece or giveaway (1400) in conference bag

Elite Partner ~ $1000 Level: Available
• Full black & white color ad in conference program guide distributed to all attendees
• Opportunity to provide one marketing piece or giveaway (1400) in conference bag

Premier Partner ~ $750 Level: SOLD - Encore Health
• ½ Page black & white ad in conference program guide distributed to all attendees
• Opportunity to provide one marketing piece or giveaway (1400) in conference bag

Supporting Partner ~ $500 Level: Available
• ¼ Page black & white ad in conference program guide distributed to all attendees
• Opportunity to provide one marketing piece or giveaway (1400) in conference bag

All artwork must be submitted in required format of high resolution PDF file.

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Conference Bag Sponsors
~ $300 Level ~

Opportunity to place one marketing brochure or giveaway (1400) in the conference attendee bag (Item must be pre-approved, to avoid duplicate items and must meet size requirements.)

Available

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** Custom packages also available **
We can meet any budget! Please contact us today!

Contact Becky Goldy or Kellie Miller to reserve your space today.
Sponsorships are distributed on a “first-come, first-served” basis.