The Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handling and Processing Industry Operations

Sponsorship opportunities for the largest and best conference in the industry.

MARCH 9 – 12 • ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER • NEW ORLEANS, LA

Expect Big things IN THE BIG EASY

How Far Will Your Sponsorship Reach?

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Nov./Dec. Jan./Feb. March/April

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BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER REACH

102,358 TOTAL PAGE VIEWS

17,098

92,800 RECIPIENTS TO APPROX. 10 PROMOTIONAL EMAILS

PAGE VIEWS ONE WEEK BEFORE

THE SHOW

ATTENDEES

OVER 3,000

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SHARE YOUR BRAND WITH THE GRAIN INDUSTRYGEAPS Exchange is the grain industry’s premier event, bringing grain operations and processing professionals from around the world together in New Orleans, LA to network, share knowledge and find operations solutions. With thousands of attendees, Exchange is the perfect opportunity to show your support for GEAPS and expose the industry to your brand.

WHY SPONSOR EXCHANGE? “There is no other gathering like GEAPS Exchange for the grain industry. To have so many current and potential customers in one venue is so valuable to us. We want attendees to be thinking about Hi Roller.”

— Mike Spillum, Hi Roller

“Our sponsorship keeps our name in front of the industry, and helps us attract potential customers and employee candidates.”

— Gene Loffler, Louis Dreyfus Company

30%

20%19%

19%

12%Supplier of equipment/services only

Recommended equipment/services to management

Other

Supplier of equipment/services who also purchase items/services from other suppliers (distributor, etc.)

Make final decision

GEAPS Exchange Participants

QUESTIONS? Contact Brittany Labatt

at GEAPS: sponsorship@geaps.com

or (763) 999-4300

HOW TO SPONSOR EXCHANGE 20191. CHECK OUT THE BROCHURE

Review the benefits that go along with each level. Decide which level will give your company the most recognition to match your branding goals.

2. LOG IN ONLINE Go to geaps.com/exchangesponsorship. If you do not have a user login for the site, you will have to create one. Once logged in, don't forget to select "Register Myself."

3. SELECT THE OPPORTUNITIES Just add the items your company wants to sponsor to your cart and a yellow banner saying "In Itinerary" will show up.

4. CHECK OUT Check out by selecting pay now or pay later. If you choose to pay later, it will require a PO number. You can provide one or simply sign your name.

5. BENEFITS OF YOUR LEVEL Get your confirmation and wait for further information on benefits dependent on your level!

SPONSOR POLICIESLOGO FILE INFOEvery Exchange 2019 sponsor needs to submit their logo. All sponsoring companies’ logos are displayed on the Exchange mobile app. Logos need to be vector files (EPS or AI). Any other format can be submitted for approval. Logos are due Nov. 30.

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABILITYDuring the past sponsor preview, first choice of opportunities will be awarded based on your last year's sponsorship commitment level. Within each level, availability will be given based on when the commitment is submitted. Moving forward, sponsorships will be awarded based on first-come, first-serve.

SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTBy submitting the online commitment, sponsoring company agrees to pay the sponsorship total. Payments can be made by credit card at time of checkout or by check by selecting pay later.

All recognition of sponsorship is the responsibility of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society, as outlined in the corresponding list of benefits by level. GEAPS is willing to entertain proposals for in-kind  sponsorships.

Cancellations and refunds are available only if recognition benefits have not been accrued.

Please contact Brittany Labatt at sponsorship@geaps.com for more information.

Register Myself

In itinerary

BECOME A SPONSORAll sponsorship commitments will be submitted online. You will be able to browse opportunities and secure your sponsorship items all in the same place.

Full descriptions at geaps.com/exchangesponsorship.

CREATE YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGECustomize your recognition package by selecting specific events and items from the list below to reach your sponsorship level. The sponsorship opportunities are listed in five categories to help you reach exposure in all aspects of the conference.

EDUCATION PROGRAM # AMOUNT

Education Session Charging Station 1 $5,000

Wake-Up Stations 4 $2,500

Expo Pod 4 $2,000

Closing Workshop 2 $2,000

Ed Session Energy Break 6 $1,500

Education Program unlimited $650

Opening Workshop unlimited $500

Idea Exchange unlimited $500

ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE # AMOUNT

Exchange Mobile App 1 exclusive

or 2

$10,000or

$5,000

Conference Wi-fi 2 $8,000

Lanyards 1 $8,000

Host Hotel Door Drop 1 $5,000

Key Cards 1 $5,000

Pens 1 $4,500

Warm Welcome 1 $4,000

Conference Shuttle 4 $1,500

Registration Confirmation 2 $1,500

Exchange Daily Emails 6 $1,000

Registration Notepads 3 $1,000

EXCHANGE EXTRAS # AMOUNT

Past President's Lunch 1 $5,000

Student Day 3 $3,000

Professional Head Shots 1 $3,000

Leadership Breakfast 2 $1,000

General Cash Donation unlimited Any

EXPO HAPPENINGS # AMOUNT

Expo Hall Charging Station 2 $6,000

Expo Lounge 4 $4,000

Expo Hall Water Stations 3 $3,000

Expo Refreshment Breaks 8 $2,000

Exhibitor Set-Up Refreshments 2 $2,000

Cyber Center Kiosk 5 $1,500

"Lunch On Us" unlimited

$800/exhibitor $1,000/

non-exhibit

Expo Grand Opening Ceremonies 2 $650

NEW! "You are here" Signs 3 $600

SOCIAL NETWORKING # AMOUNT

Get-Acquainted Party 4 $5,000

President's Banquet Entertainment 1 $5,000

NOLA Mixer 2 $3,000

Welcome Reception 8 $3,000

President's Banquet Table Centerpieces 1 $2,000

Companion Tours 2 $1,500

Companion Welcome Brunch 2 $600

Need inspiration or have questions?

Contact Brittany Labatt at GEAPS: sponsorship@geaps.com or

(763) 999-4300

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE CRYSTAL

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT $20,000+$19,999-$10,000

$9,999-$4,500

$4,499-$2,500

$2,499-$1,500

$1,499-$500

Company logo on front page of Exchange registration brochure (if received by October)

Provide one insert in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange

Daily recognition announcements in the Expo hall

Company logo with link to company website on Exchange promotional emails

Company logo on floor decals for directional signage in Expo hall

Recognition on Expo hall screens

VIP package at President’s Banquet for one table, including: • VIP dinner service• Podium acknowledgment• Premier reserved seating for a number of guests• Recognition in banquet program

* A formal RSVP is required.

Recognized as Exchange sponsors on GEAPS’ Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts

Recognized on panels in the GEAPS booth

Prestigious Exchange sponsor logo

Complimentary Full Registrations – can be used by sponsor company or given to a customer

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Company logo in the Exchange At-A-Glance

Company logo on Exchange homepage for months leading up to Exchange

Company name printed on beverage napkins at the Welcome Reception and President’s Banquet

Professional photo of your company's booth in the Expo Hall (if exhibiting)

Opportunity to provide pens and/or notepads for education program

Complimentary One-Day Registrations – used together or individually and la carte tickets to the Get-Acquainted Party

3

Copy of pre- and post-show mailing list

Company logo/name in Exchange Mobile App with link to website logo logo logo name name name

Company logo/name listed in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange from Dec. 2018

logo logo logo name name name

Company logo displayed on applicable event/item signage

Company logo/name listed on GEAPS website with link to your website logo logo logo name name name

Company logo/name listed in post-Exchange issue of In-Grain logo logo logo name name name

Special sponsor ribbons for name badges

Company logo on Sponsor Wall near the registration lobby.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITSSponsoring companies will receive the following benefits based on their level of sponsorship.