APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIP
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PlatinumSponsorship$2,000

Traditional andSocial Mediarecognition

Fiveminutecommercial duringopeningkeynote session

Companylogoto appear on conference website,emails andprogramcover

ComplementaryFull page fullcolor advertisement insideprogram with 300word description

Companybanner (provided byyourcompany)will beplacedinsidetheconference

Four(4) meal passes (breakfast/lunch) andTwo (2) conference registrations

Exhibit space (approximately8’ X 10’) – given first choice of exhibit space location

Logo linkfromBigBendSHRMwebsite

GoldSponsorship$1,000

Companylogoto appear on conference website andemails (social mediamention)

Complementary½page coloradvertisementinside programwith 100 worddescription

Two(2) meal passes (breakfast/lunch) and One (1) conference registration

Exhibit space (approximately8’ X 10’) – second priority after platinum in choosing exhibit space location

Complementaryacknowledgementbefore the noon keynote

Logo listedonBigBendSHRMwebsite

SilverSponsorship$550

Companylogoto appear on conference website andemails

Complementary¼pagecoloradvertisementinside programwith 75word description

Two (2) meal passes (breakfast/lunch) and One (1) conference registration

Full display table (approximately8’ X 10’)

Companynamelistedon theBigBendSHRMwebsite

TableTopDisplay‐Vendor$300

Skirtedhalfdisplaytable forpromotional display and handouts

Two (2) meal passes (breakfast/lunch) (This level does not include a conference registration.)

Complementaryacknowledgementin program

Recognitionatclosing

Breakfast/Lunch/Snack Sponsor (NEW)Full or Partial Cost of Food

Company Sign at Buffet Tables.

Complementaryacknowledgementin program and before the morning and keynote speakers

Recognitionatclosing. Company representative may assist at breakfast, lunch, and/or snack break to meet members

Additional benefits may be negotiated depending on the level of donation.

Water Sponsor (NEW)$200

Company Sign at water station. Donation covers water bottles for conference attendees throughout the day

Complementaryacknowledgementin program

Recognitionatclosing

Conference Bag Sponsor (NEW)Cost of Canvas Bags

Company Sign at registration and company logo on bags. Bags must be approved by conference chair.

Complementaryacknowledgementin program

Recognitionatclosing and during registration. Company representative may assist at the registration table.

TheHR Tallahassee ConferenceandExposition,BigBendSHRM’slargestannualeventprovidescompaniesandorganizationsthe opportunity tomarkettheirproducts andservicestoapre-qualifiedaudienceoftop-leveldecisionmakersatthe12th AnnualHR TallahasseeConferenceandExpo.BigBendSHRMhasbeenservingthebusinessandhumanresourcecommunityintheTallahasseearea for 32years. Our over200 active members represent numerous industries and companies in the Big Bend region.

SPONSORSHIPSPlease indicate level of sponsorship:
☐Platinum ($2000)☐Gold($1,000)☐Silver ($550)☐Table-Top($300)☐Water($200)
☐Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor (Full or Partial Cost of Food) ☐Bag Sponsor (Cost of Bags)
☐Table-TopDisplay(DoorPrize: ______)
$25.00/ Additional Attendee:Attendees 1#: Attendees #2:_
Program
AdTypeCost
☐ ½pageColor$150
☐ ¼ page Color$75
☐ BusinessCard$50
Terms of Payment for Sponsorships: All applications for sponsorship must be accompanied bythe total cost of the sponsorship. See page 3 for terms and conditions.
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We, the abovesigned company, having readand agreed to the Terms and Conditions, contract for sponsorship as indicated above for theHR Tallahassee Conference scheduled June 8, 2016. Exhibitspacewillnot be assignedunless the contract is signed.
Authorized Signature: Title Date Accepted by: Big Bend SHRM Booth Assigned Date ______
Description ofProduct/ Service:
SHRMFoundationSilentAuctionGift – We are asking each sponsor to donate a silent auction item to help raise funds for the SHRM Foundation which funds scholarships to further the education of deserving HR professionals.
☐SilentAuction (required)(Item Provided:______)
☐GoodieBag Contents (optional)(Item Provided: ______)
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Terms and Conditions

1. TERMS OF PAYMENT.All applications andcontracts for sponsorshipmust be accompanied by full payment for each

space rented.All payments must be received by May 23, 2016. Failureto make finalpayment constitutes acancellationof this contract. Requestsforcancellation and refunds must be in writing. Failure to notify us in writing will affect future participation.Norequests for refunds will be granted after May 30, 2016.

2. SPACE ASSIGNMENTS.Space issold on a first-come first-served basis. Sold onlyto two competitors per category or industry type. Big Bend SHRM will make every effort to assign competitors’ booths in different parts of the exhibitor area.

3. CANCELLATION OF CONFERENCE.If Big Bend SHRM should be prevented fromholding theconference for any reason beyond Big Bend SHRM’s control (suchas, but not limited to,damage to building, riots, strikes breached byexposition location, actsof government or acts ofGod) then BigBend SHRM has therightto cancel theconference orany part thereof, withno further liability tothe exhibitor other than arefund ofexhibit fees less a proportionate share ofthe exposition cost incurred.

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