Sponsoring NSGIC

NSGIC attracts the top geographic information executives in state government. Become a sponsor in 2013 to reach these top decision makers. NSGIC believes in collaboration and building partnerships with its sponsors. Through these partnerships, NSGIC is able to develop strong programs and advocate for initiatives that benefit its state members and the GIS community as a whole.

2013 CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

2013 Midyear Conference – February 24-27, 2013
Annapolis, Maryland

2013 Annual Conference – October 27-31, 2013
Kansas City, Missouri

2013 PACKAGES

Sponsorships support conference travel grants that enabled 18 State Representatives to attend the NSGIC Conferences in 2012. They would not otherwise have been able to attend. Thanks to our Sponsors, representatives from at least 75% of the States/Territories typically attend each NSGIC Conference.

Download the 2013 Sponsorship Brochure

Click here to purchase a Sponsorship on the secure Avectra system site.

PLATINUM PACKAGE — $25,000

Value: $32,650+
$18,000 sponsorship for Annual Conference
$5,000 sponsorship for Midyear Conference
$3,000 business membership (up to six individuals)
$3,600 complimentary registrations for Annual Conference (6)
$2,550 complimentary registrations for Midyear Conference (6)
$500 company logo and link on NSGIC website
Exclusive sponsorship of social event at Annual Conference
Meeting time with NSGIC leadership during Annual Conference
Corporate Leadership Committee (CLC) participation
Participation as a presenter in CLC sessions at Midyear and Annual Conference programs
Speed-Networking: Opportunity to host scheduled topic-oriented small-group meetings at Midyear and Annual Conference in rotation format; topic to be determined by Platinum sponsor
Recognition at Sponsor Reception; in Conference Programs
Access to paper and digital versions of preliminary attendance list in advance of the meetings
Access to evaluation summaries from the Midyear and Annual Conferences
Exclusive participation for CLC members in designated WebEx sessions, led by NSGIC State Reps and NSGIC Leadership; and opportunity to host one WebEx per year for NSGIC State Reps
NEW: Custom training opportunity at Midyear or Annual Conference (first-come, first-served) pre- or post-Conference. Up to 3 hours of training/education for NSGIC attendees; meeting space at host hotel included; foot & beverage and audio-visual charges for session at sponsor's expense.

GOLD PACKAGE — $18,000

Value: $23,600+
$12,000 sponsorship for Annual Conference
$5,000 sponsorship for Midyear Conference
$2,000 business membership (up to four individuals)
$2,400 complimentary registrations for Annual Conference (4)
$1,700 complimentary registrations for Midyear Conference (4)
$500 company logo and link on NSGIC website
Corporate Leadership Committee (CLC) participation
Participation as a presenter in CLC sessions at Midyear and Annual Conference programs
Speed-Networking: Opportunity to host scheduled topic-oriented small-group meetings at Midyear and Annual Conference in rotation format; topic to be determined by Gold sponsor
Recognition at Sponsor Reception; in Conference Programs
Access to paper and digital versions of preliminary attendance list in advance of the meetings
Access to evaluation summaries from the Midyear and Annual Conferences
Exclusive participation for CLC members in designated WebEx sessions, led by NSGIC State Reps and NSGIC Leadership; and opportunity to host one WebEx per year for NSGIC State Rep

SILVER PACKAGE — $11,500

Value: $14,550+
$6,000 sponsorship for Annual Conference
$5,000 sponsorship for Midyear Conference
$1,000 business membership (up to two individuals)
$1,200 complimentary registrations for Annual Conference (2)
$850 complimentary registrations for Midyear Conference (2)
$500 company logo and link on NSGIC website
Recognition at Sponsor Reception in Conference Programs
Speed-Networking: Opportunity to host scheduled topic-oriented small-group meetings at shared tables at Midyear and Annual Conference in rotation format; topic to be determined by Silver sponsor
Access to paper and digital versions of preliminary attendance list in advance of the meetings

BRONZE PACKAGE — $8,000

Value: $12,025+
$5,000 sponsorship for Annual Conference
$5,000 sponsorship for Midyear Conference
$500 business membership (one individual)
$600 complimentary registration for Annual Conference (1)
$425 complimentary registrations for Midyear Conference (1)
$500 company logo and link on NSGIC website
Recognition at Sponsor Reception in Conference Programs
Access to paper and digital versions of preliminary attendance list in advance of the meetings

CONTINUING SUPPORTER DISCOUNT:

Continuing Platinum, Gold and Silver Package Sponsors will receive a 10% discount, assuming continued sponsorship of equal or greater value. Discount does not apply to conference only sponsors.

WELCOME NEW SPONSORS!

First-time Bronze Sponsors receive a 25% discount off of the listed price of their first year of support to NSGIC.

ATTENTION SPONSORS: Each sponsorship is limited to one corporate entity. NSGIC does not permit "sharing" of sponsorships between separate companies or organizations.

CONFERENCE ONLY SPONSORSHIPS:
Midyear Conference Only Sponsorship $5,000
1 complimentary registration to conference included with sponsorship. Speed-Networking privileges not included with conference-only sponsorship.

Annual Conference Only Sponsorship $5,000
1 complimentary registration to conference included with sponsorship. Speed-Networking privileges not included with conference-only sponsorship.

CORPORATE NON-SPONSOR REGISTRATION FEES*:
Midyear Conference $1,500 (maximum of 1 registration from a corporate entity)
Annual Conference $1,500 (maximum of 1 registration from a corporate entity)

* Corporate Non-Sponsor registration fees are offered as a one-time only opportunity for one corporate representative to attend both of the NSGIC conferences (in one calendar year) before committing to a sponsorhip. Corporate entities that attend the NSGIC Midyear and/or Annual Conference at this fee may not register this way in subsequent years, but are invited to become sponsors of future conferences.

* * Corporate Leadership Committee (CLC) participation is limited to Platinum and Gold Package Sponsors Only. The CLC participates in standing monthly conference calls, has a representative attend Board meetings, provides feedback in multiple key capacities including sponsorship model review, etc.

* * * Speed Networking is an opportunity to meet each of the State Representatives during special sessions taking place at the conference luncheons. Sponsors rotate between tables to talk briefly about their programs, to use the State Representatives as sounding boards for new concepts/ideas, to pose questions to the State Representatives, etc.

Click here to purchase a Sponsorship on the secure Avectra system site.

FEIN 03-0339575
If paying by check:
Make check payable to NSGIC
2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 201
Bel Air, MD 21015

Any questions please contact Diane Schafer at (443) 640-1075 ext. 108

NSGIC qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, your sponsorship is not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense depending upon your individual tax circumstances – please consult your tax advisor.