Sponsorships in gold have already been reserved.

 

 

The 129th Annual convention is the only ASTA Convention that brings together seed industry professionals from across all divisions of the Association. This cutting-edge educational and policy meeting also celebrates the accomplishments of the past year and inducts the new leadership for the year ahead. The variety of educational programming prepares attendees for the trends and issues facing the seed industry. The convention will feature special events and networking opportunities with colleagues across all commodities, both seed companies and suppliers alike.

All sponsors to receive:
• Sponsor ribbons for company staff
• Company name listed in registration brochure and  program of events
• Company name listed on sponsor recognition banner in convention registration area

For all other sponsorships, each sponsor will receive all of the above PLUS the items listed below.

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SPONSORSHIPS

 

Welcome Reception - Sponsored by Syngenta
Cost: $15,500

•  Company name and logo printed on napkins and shown on bar signs
• Company name and logo on sign at entrance
• Company may provide a take-away gift for attendees
 

Gala Banquet
Cost: $15,000

• Company name and logo featured on entrance sign
• Company name and logo featured on bar signs
• Company name and logo featured on  program/agenda
• Verbal recognition of sponsor in stage announcements
• Company may provide a take-away gift for attendees

 

Opening General Session Breakfast
Cost: $12,000

• Company name and logo featured on entrance sign
• Company name and logo featured in program/agenda
• Company logo projected on screen in general sessions
• Verbal recognition of sponsor in stage announcements

 

Banquet Entertainment 
Cost: $10,000

• Company name and logo featured on program/agenda
• Company name and logo featured on stage banner (pending artists’ management approval)
• Verbal recognition of sponsor in stage announcements

 

Banquet Reception
Cost: $7,500

• Company name and logo featured on program/ agenda
• Company name and logo shown on bar signs
• Company name and logo on napkins

 

Golf Tournament
Cost: $6,000 (Exclusive) or $1,000 (Partial)

• Company name and logo on sign, golf carts and at golf registration desk
• Company name and logo in program of events within golf information page
• Company name and logo on towels (towels to be ordered by ASTA)

 

Continental Breakfast (Two Available)
Cost: $6,000 (Exclusive) or $1,000 (Partial)
Specify time slot:  Friday or Saturday morning

Sponsored by
DNA Landmarks, Inc. (Friday morning)

• Company name and logo on buffet signs
• Company name listed in program of events

 

Youth Program & Pizza Party - Sponsored by Peterson Genetics, Inc.
Cost: $4,500 (Exclusive)

• Company name and logo on sign at room entrance
• Company listed in program of events as event sponsor
• Company may provide toys/gifts with logo on them

 

Gary Arthur Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk
Cost: $3,000 (Exclusive) or $1,000 (Partial) - Sponsored in part by AgReliant Genetics, Inc., AOSCA, Beck's Hybrids, ICIA, and Precision Laboratories, Inc.

• Company name and logo on t-shirts.  (Shirts to be designed and ordered by ASTA)
• Company name and logo recognition in program of events
• Company name on prize plaques

 

Spouse Luncheon
Cost: $3,000 (Exclusive) or $1,000 (Partial)

• Verbal announcement of company name in session introduction
• Company name and logo highlighted on materials given at event and in program of events
• Company verbally thanked in announcements to group
• Company name and logo on sign at luncheon
• Company has the option of providing a take-away gift to attendees of the luncheon ‘

 

NEW! Storm the Hill Day Orientation Breakfast - Sponsored by Curtis & Curtis, Inc.
Cost: $3,000 (Exclusive)

• Verbal announcement of company name in orientation session for ASTA lobbying activity on Capitol Hill (Wednesday, June 20, 2012)
• Company name and logo highlighted on materials given at event and in program of events
• Company verbally thanked in announcements to group

 

First - The Seed Foundation Sport Shooting Contest
In-kind title sponsorship: INCOTEC, Integrated Coating & Seed Technologies, Inc.

• Company logo printed in ASTA convention materials
• Company name and logo on signs for the event
• Verbal announcement of company name at event
• In-kind sponsorship covers hard costs to produce event

 

Refereshment Breaks
Cost: $2,500 (Exclusive) or $500 (Partial) - Sponsored in part by Eurofins STA Laboratories, Inc. and SGS
Specify time slot: Thursday morning, Thursday afternoon, Friday morning, Friday afternoon, Saturday morning

• Company name on buffet signs and cocktail tables
• Company name listed in program of events

 

NEW: Sponsors Appreciation Program
In-kind title sponsorship: SeedQuest.com

• Company may provide promotional offer to sponsors as a thank you for their support of ASTA
• Company acknoledged in thank you letters to sponsors
• Company may provide thank you gift to sponsors at their cost

 

General Donation 
Cost: $500 or more

General Donation Sponsors:
Agassiz Seed & Supply
Condor Seed Production, Inc.
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.
INCOTEC, Integrated Coating & Seed Technology, Inc.
K-F Seeds

Basic sponsor package:

• Company listing projected on screen in general sessions
• Sponsor ribbons for company staff
• Company name listed in registration brochure and program of events
• Company name listed on sponsor recognition banner in convention registration area