Sponsorship Brochure090618

Sponsorship Brochure090618

Sponsorship Opportunities

October 28 th – 31 st JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

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Table of Contents

Event Overview 2017 Highlights by the Numbers Member Demographics Agenda at a Glance 2018 Speakers Sponsorship Package Comparisons Add-On Branding Opportunities Why Sponsor? Sponsorship Packages How to Reserve Your Sponsorship Sponsorship Timeline

Thank you 2017 Sponsors 2017 Experience Overview

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Event overview

Learn. Network. Experience the finest in the agricultural industry. The Western Growers Annual Meeting is the premier agricultural networking event for members and industry partners. With the agricultural marketplace, political climate, and legal landscape in a constant state of change, the only way to ensure the sustainability of farming for future generations is to come together as one community — as one voice. Each year, Western Growers brings together this community of owners, families, employees and suppliers to learn and network. By connecting face-to-face with your peers and industry thought leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the key issues affecting agriculture today. This year, join us at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, California.

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2017 highlights by the numbers 400+ Attendees

6 Breakout Sessions 3 Keynote Presentations 64 CA / AZ Farms Represented 100s Mentions and photos posted 82 Sponsors

1 Really Awesome App

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Member Demographics

Member U. S. Operations

Grower Sourcing Processing/ Distribution

Marketing

Member Top 10 Commodities

Lettuce

Broccoli Strawberries Oranges

Tomatoes Cauliflower

Celery

Mixed Lettuce Cabbage

Lemons

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AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Sunday, October 28, 2018

REGISTRATION OPEN

11:00am – 6:00pm

GOLF Separate registration and fee required to attend this event.

11:00am – 4:00pm

WELCOME RECEPTION

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Monday, October 29, 2018

REGISTRATION OPEN

7:00am – 6:00pm

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

8:00am – 12:00pm

WORKSHOP #1 Sushi rolling

10:00am – 11:30am

PAC LUNCH Separate registration and fee required to attend this event.

12:30pm – 2:00pm

WORKSHOP #2 Genomics

2:30pm – 4:00pm

PARTY WITH THE PARTNERS RECEPTION

6:30pm – 9:30pm

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

REGISTRATION OPEN

7:00am – 6:00pm

WORKSHOP #3 AgSharks™

9:30am – 11:30am

CHAIRMAN’S LUNCH AND KEYNOTE

12:00pm – 2:00pm

WORKSHOP #4 Changing Mindsets to Influence Results

2:30pm – 4:00pm

CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION

6:00pm – 7:00pm

AWARD OF HONOR DINNER

7:00pm – 10:00pm

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2018 Speakers

Juan Enriquez Futurist

Andrew Napolitano Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst

Robert O’Neill Former Navy Seal

Mike Merchant Senior Consultant and Master Facilitator

Jon Dorenbos Former Pro Football Player and Magician

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Sponsorship opportunities Sponsorship Packages

Diamond Platinum Gold Silver

Bronze Industry Partner

Investment (for Member Companies)

$50,000

$35,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $1,000

Investment (for non-Member Companies)

$50,500

$35,500 $25,500 $10,500

$5,500

$1,500

3

Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Number available

6

5

4

3

2

2

Tickets for Party with the Partners

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Listing

Annual Meeting registration website

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Listing

Event mobile app

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Listing

Onsite digital signage

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Logo

Listing

Onsite static signage

Raffle prize donation from sponsor (minimum retail value of $250)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Logo and Logo and Logo and Logo and Logo

Listing

Printed conference guide

Ad in printed conference guide (4,000 distributed at event and mailed with special edition of WG&S)

Full page premium

Full page ad

Half page ad

Third page ad

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Post-event report

Event sponsorship, signage and slides – logo recognition by level (workshop or lunch or dinner or golf tournament Full conference registration comped (does not include PAC luncheon and Golf Tournament)

All major events for chosen day

1 event

1 event

1 event

1 event

4

3

2

1

Conference bag insert (sponsor provided)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Social media mention

Blog post on Annual Meeting registration site (sponsor provided content) Major event – acknowledgement from the podium (for sponsored event) Reserved table: workshop or lunch or dinner Major event – one minute video (1 event only) Hallway Video Screen(s) — no audio Sponsor provides video VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

Yes

Yes

Yes

All major events for chosen day All major events for chosen day

1 event

1 event

30 second video

1 event

1 minute video

Yes

Logo

Attendee badge

Logo

Attendee recruitment emails

Choice of Sunday, Monday or Tuesday Add-On Branding Opportunities on next page

Presenting sponsor for day’s events

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Add-on branding opportunities

Requires Sponsorship

Sponsorship Packages

Diamond

Platinum Gold

Silver

Bronze Industry Partner

Investment (for Member Companies)

$50,000

$35,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $1,000

Conference bag insert (sponsor provided)

Included

Included Included

$1,500

$15,000 $15,000

Lanyard (Qty: 1)

Board of Directors Breakfast Welcome tote bag (Qty: 1) – cobranded with Western Growers

$10,000

Custom branded socks for registration bag

$10,000

$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $5,000

Event app (Qty: 1)

Internet WiFi for attendees (Qty: 1)

Afternoon break Hospitality suite Welcome Area Photography Coffee station

Branded water bottles at registration desk

SOLD SOLD

$5,000

$5,000

Hotel key card (Qty: 1)

Produce News onsite video (sent to 98,000 distribution list)

$3,000

$2,500

Room drop

Contact us for additional information

Charging station

Hot air balloon at Party with the Partners Photo booth (Qty: 1) at Party with the Partners Bar sponsorship at Party with the Partners Glow cocktail glass with signature drink at Party with the Partners Glow wine glass at Party with the Partners Glow bracelet at Party with the Partners

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

$5,000

Food booth at Party with the Partners

SOLD

$4,000

$4,000

$3,000

$3,000

Moon lights at Party with the Partners Centerpieces at Chairman’s Lunch and Award Dinner Dessert for Chairman’s Lunch or Award Dinner Cigar package for Past Chairmen’s Reception Bar sponsorship at Award Dinner Commemorative wine glass and wine for Award Dinner

$3,000

$5,000

Contact us for additional information

$7,500

$5,000

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Add-on branding opportunities

Requires Sponsorship

Lanyard (Qty: 1) One of the most popular sponsorship add-ons, the sponsor’s logo will be placed prominently on over 400+ attendee lanyards.

$15,000

Board of Director’s Breakfast The Board of Directors breakfast will begin Monday, October 29th at 7:00am. The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products into the morning menu when possible. A billboard sized Thank You sign with your logo will be prominently placed in the breakfast area. attendees to meet, unwind, and recharge. Water and healthy snack will be available. The Hospitality area will be open all day on your chosen day (either Monday, October 29th or Tuesday, October 30th). The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products in the hospitality suite. Hospitality Suite A special area for your premium VIP

$15,000

$10,000

Welcome Conference Bag (Qty: 1) – co-branded with Western Growers (bag shown is for example)

High quality tote bag given to all registered attendees. The bag will contain the show program and other promotional items. The sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bag.

$10,000

WI-FI $10,000 Sponsor’s logo will appear on the landing page of the JW Marriott hotel Wi-Fi portal through the Annual Meeting.

$10,000

Wi-Fi Provided by

TheProfessionals’Choice

Afternoon Break Following the Genomics Workshop and before the evening receptions, Annual Meeting attendees will have an opportunity to get fresh coffee, beverages and light snacks. The sponsor has an opportunity to incorporate their products in the break area.

$10,000

Items pictured are shown as an example.

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Requires Sponsorship

Custom-branded Socks for registration bag High quality, custom designed with your logo on both the packaging and the socks themselves. Socks will be placed in the Welcome Conference Bag and distributed to all attendees Welcome Area Sponsors logo will be highlighted in the in the Registration Area of the JW Marriott Desert Springs Hotel. This is a high visibility sponsorship that will showcase your company as soon as attendees enter the registration area. Photography The show photographer will be highly visible at all Annual Meeting events. Throughout Welcome Reception, all workshops, Party with the Partners, and the Award of Honor Dinner, the Sponsor logo will be prominently displayed on the shirt worn by the photographer. Coffee Station Coffee stations will be placed throughout the JW Marriott during both Monday and Tuesday of the Annual Meeting, offering attendees the opportunity to refresh their cup throughout the day. Sponsor logo will be prominently displayed at each station. Produce News onsite video (sent to 98,000 distribution list) High quality produced, edited and distributed video of the Annual Meeting highlights including interview with Sponsor. Video will be distributed to a 98,000 distribution list.

$10,000

$7,500

$5,000

$5,000

$3,000

Room Drop Opportunity for Sponsor to provide collateral or promotional items to be distributed to all attendee hotel rooms.

$2,500

Conference Bag Insert The sponsor has an opportunity to provide collateral or promotional items of their choosing to be placed in the Welcome Conference Bag that will be distributed to all attendees.

$1,500

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Requires Sponsorship

PARTY WITH THE PARTNERS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES This year’s Party with the Partners will be a music festival themed celebration. The “Grow ‘n Glow Fest” will include a sensational band, games, great food, and festive cocktails as we honor Western Growers’ loyal members and partners during this unforgettable event. This event has highly sought after branding opportunities, with high visibility of logos to all attendees.

$10,000

Ferris Wheel

$10,000

Photo Booth (Qty: 1)

Bar Sponsorshiip Sponsor has the ability to brand each cocktail and wine glass for the attendees, as well as prominently display their logo on the bar thank you signage.

$10,000

$4,000

Glow Cocktail Glass with signature drink

$4,000

Glow Wine Glass

Glow Bracelet Every Annual Meeting attendee will receive their Grow 'n Glow Fest bracelet, which they must wear in order to gain access to the event and obtain drinks at the bar. The Sponsor has the opportunity to brand this bracelet with their logo. Moon Lights These large circular moon ball lights are really stand out feature at an outdoor evening festival. The sponsor has the opportunity to brand the outside of the moon lights so that all attendees can see.

$3,000

$3,000

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Requires Sponsorship

Food Booth Delicious BBQ style food stations will be placed strategically around the lawn for easy food access for all attendees. The Sponsor has the opportunity to create a backdrop screen for the food both with their logo highly visible.

$5,000

CHAIRMAN'S LUNCH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dessert for Chairman’s Lunch or Award Dinner

$5,000

The sponsor has an opportunity to artfully display their logo on custom designed desserts.

Table Centerpieces at Chairman’s Lunch and Award Dinner The Sponsor has the opportunity to supply their own centerpieces to artfully display their produce or creatively design their brand into a centerpiece of their choosing.

$3,000

Cigar Package for Past Chairmen’s Reception

Contact us for additional information

AWARD OF HONOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Bar Sponsorship Sponsor has the opportunity to brand the cocktail and wine glasses provided to all attendees who obtain drinks at the bar. A highly visible Thank You sign will be displayed at the bar to recognize the sponsor.

$7,500

Commemorative Wine Glass Sponsor has the opportunity to brand their logo on the commemorative wine glass which will be placed at each setting at the Award of Honor Dinner.

$5,000

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Why Sponsor?

The Western Growers Annual Meeting is an exceptional opportunity to build awareness of your brand among the agricultural industry’s elite leaders from hundreds of Agricultural organizations. Share your company’s message with some of the brightest minds in the agricultural ecosystem, including hundreds of Western Growers members. Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor • Share your organization’s brand and messaging with a captive, engaged audience • Connect with Western Growers members and gain a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges • Collect new leads to engage with and nurture after the event • Meet with Western Growers experts to get your business questions answered in real time

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Diamond Sponsor only 3 available

$50,000

Event Recognition • Presenting sponsor for a single day’s events

• One minute video at chosen day’s biggest event (sponsor provided) • Podium acknowledgement for all major events on your chosen day • Attendee badge logo inclusion • Major event sponsorship, signage and slides – logo recognition by level at all of the following for your chosen day: Workshop, Lunch, Dinner, Golf Tournament and Welcome Reception • One minute video presentation on hallway video screen(s) – (no sound) (sponsor provided) • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included in onsite digital signage • Logo included in onsite static signage • Opportunity to provide raffle prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more) Promotional • Logo included in all attendee recruitment emails • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website • Logo included in printed conference guide • Front inside cover OR back inside cover OR back cover ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event and included with special edition of WG&S (distribution 4000) • Logo included on event mobile app • Sponsor provided content blog post on Annual Meeting registration site • Social media mention • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in WG&S magazine • Post event report Hospitality • VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) Full Conference Registration comped (does not include PAC Luncheon and Golf Tournament) • Major event reserved table (for your sponsored event) (Workshop OR Lunch OR Dinner)

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Platinum Sponsor

$35,000

Event Recognition • Podium acknowledgement for sponsored event

• Major event sponsorship, signage and slides – logo recognition by level at one of the following events: Workshop or Lunch or Dinner or Golf Tournament or Welcome Reception • 30 second video presentation on hallway video screen(s) – (no sound) (sponsor provided) • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite digital signage • Logo included on onsite static signage • Opportunity to provide raffle prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more) Promotional • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Full page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event and included with special edition of WG&S (distribution 4000) • Logo included on event mobile app • Sponsor provided content blog post on Annual Meeting registration site • Social media mention • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in WG&S magazine • Post event report Hospitality • VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Three (3) Full Conference Registration comped (does not include PAC Luncheon and Golf Tournament) • Major event reserved table (for your sponsored event) (Workshop OR Lunch OR Dinner)

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Gold Sponsor

$25,000

Event Recognition • Major event sponsorship, signage and slides – logo recognition by level at one event: Workshop or Lunch or Dinner or Golf Tournament or Welcome Reception • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite digital signage • Logo included on onsite static signage • Opportunity to provide raffle prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more) Promotional • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Half page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event and included with special edition of WG&S (distribution 4000) • Logo included on event mobile app • Sponsor provided content blog post on Annual Meeting registration site • Social media mention • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in WG&S magazine • Post event report Hospitality • Two (2) Full Conference Registration comped (does not include PAC Luncheon and Golf Tournament)

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Silver Sponsor

$10,000

Event Recognition • Major event sponsorship, signage and slides – logo recognition by level at one event: Workshop or Lunch or Dinner or Golf Tournament or Welcome Reception • Logo included on onsite digital signage • Logo included on onsite static signage • Opportunity to provide raffle prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more) Promotional • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Third page horizontal ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event and included with special edition of WG&S (distribution 4000) • Logo included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in WG&S magazine • Post event report Hospitality • One (1) Full Conference Registration comped (does not include PAC Luncheon and Golf Tournament)

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Bronze Sponsor

$5,000

Event Recognition • Logo included in onsite digital signage • Logo included in onsite static signage • Opportunity to provide raffle prize (minimum retail value of $250 or more) Promotional • Listed on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Logo included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in WG&S magazine • Post event report

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

How to reserve your sponsorship

Every year, many of our top tier spsonsorship packages sell out quickly. We recommend requesting a contract as soon as possible to ensure you secure the sponsorship package you want. Request a Contract Please send all contract requests to Cheryl Wood at [email protected] or 949.885.4798. Once the contract request is received, she will contact you to walk you through the next steps of the contract process. All packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. A signed contract is required to secure your sponsorship. Get in Touch If you have any questions regarding our sponsorship packages, or if you’d like to customize a sponsorship package, please contact Cheryl Wood at [email protected] or 949.885.4798. Western Growers is excited to partner with you to ensure your presence onsite meets your organization’s objectives and offers you a seamless event experience. See you in Palm Desert!

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Sponsorship timeline

May

Western Growers Prospectus goes live. Invoicing begins Call for proposals open

June / July

Sponsors secure sponsorship conracts

August

Sponsor deliverables begin

September

Sponsorship promotion through email and social media

October

All sponsorship sales close Final sponsorship deliverables due Sponsorship payment due

Western Growers 93rd Annual Meeting October 28th – 31st JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

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Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors

Multi-Platinum

Platinum

Insurance Services

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Gold

Silver

Financial Services

Bronze

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Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors

Industry Partners

Barkley Ag Enterprises Belli Architectural Group Blue Book Services Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Buckman-Mitchell Bunzl Ag Buttonwillow Warehouse Company Calpine Containers

L+G LLP – Gilles, Rosenthal, Johnson, Rovella & Retterer Law Offices of Shawn E. Caine Marsh Risk & Insurance Services Mixtec Group

Ocean Mist Farms O.M. Contracting OneAmerica

Progeny Advanced Genetics Progressive Packaging Group Sakata Seed America Sensitech Southern Valley Chemical Sturdy Oil Company SWIIM System The Growers Company Tuttle, Taylor, and Heron Vegetable Growers Supply Co Weather Tec

Capitol Advocacy LLC Central Valley Seeds Famous Software Frost, PLLC Fruit Growers Supply Germains Seed Technology Global SCV Grimmway Enterprises Holaday Seed Company

J S Ag Packaging King City Nursery

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

2017 Experience Overview

Visionary Keynotes From Industry Leaders

Chairman’s Luncheon A.G. Kawamura

PAC Lunch Speaker P.J. O’Rourke

Business Breakout Sessions

AgSharks™

Health Care Session

Networking Events and Award of Honor Dinner

Masquerade Ball

Chairman’s Reception

Award of Honor Dinner and Gala

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798

Thank You! We look forward to partnering with you!

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood [email protected] or 949.885.4798

For more information, contact Cheryl Wood | [email protected] or 949.885.4798