plain green 10 sponsorship opportunities

Plain Green is where innovators and change-makers gather to learn and connect around green design, education, business and ideas. Fantastic keynotes, in-depth workshops, community networking, how-to sessions and green exhibitors. All under one historic roof.

We’re advancing sustainability in all it’s forms on the Northern Plains, and we want you to be an important part of it. Plain Green sponsors connect to our audience in powerful ways, and let people know they’re serious about a green future. 82% of Plain Green attendees surveyed in 2009 said they would prefer to do business with conference sponsors.

See our star-studded slate of keynote speakers on page 6. We will be promoting Plain Green for four months on Sioux Area Metro buses, radio, newsprint, posters and digital billboards and launch an aggressive online campaign crossing many platforms. Plain Green 10 will make a leap to the big time.

See the sponsor categories available below. We’ve also listed the specifi c benefi ts you can count on with each sponsorship and details about Plain Green 10 on the following pages.

Join us today.

To talk about becoming part of Plain Green 10, contact Stacey McMahan at [email protected] or Joe Bartmann at [email protected]

Be sure to check out www.plaingreen.org to stay up do date will all things Plain Green.

The Big One:Exclusive Presenting Sponsor $16K (one available)

It becomes “Plain Green 10 presented by Your Company.”

The Champions:Exclusive Marketplace Sponsor $6K (one available)

It becomes the “Your Company Marketplace at Plain Green 10.”

Exclusive Local Foods Sponsor $5K (one available)Become the sponsor of all breakfasts, lunches and networking breaks at

Plain Green, including the Wednesday keynote.

Conference Greening Sponsors $4K (two available)Be recognized as the sponsor(s) who makes it possible for Plain Green to

operate at near-zero-waste and carbon neutral.

Keynote Sponsors $4K (four available)Be the reason we’re able to bring in internationally known keynote

speakers to Plain Green 10. Meet and introduce a keynote, and share a bitabout your own company with attendees.

Other Offi cial Sponsors:See Following Pages $650-4K

Marketplace Exhibitors:Reserve Your Space Today $625

Available Sponsorships for 2010:

2010 Sponsorship OpportunitiesApril 28-29, 2010 | Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Here’s a detailed list of our sponsorship categories for the Plain Green Conference and Marketplace on april 28-29, 2010. We’ve also included more details about the benefi ts you can count on with each sponsorship. Every sponsorship includes free exhibit

space, plus complementary keynote and breakout registrations.

Your custom ideas are always welcome. When you’re ready or have questions, just contact Stacey or Joe.

Stacey McMahan: [email protected] or 605.940.0701 | Joe Bartmann: [email protected] or 605.610.4240

Easy Choices for 2010

The Big One:Exclusive Presenting Sponsor$16K (one available)

“Plain Green presented by (Your Company)”• on Plain Green website, sponsors page, all Plain Green email newsletters and all signage at events.

Premium and expanded exhibit space ($1200 value)•

Premium advertisement in pre-conference emails•

Short presentation about your company at the Conference•

6 conference registrations ($594 value)•

Opportunity to suggest panel or breakout session speaker•

Special banner placement opportunities•

Opportunity to provide eco-friendly gifts to Plain Green attendees•

One Year S.F. Green Project Supporting Partner recognition ($5000 value)•

Additional custom benefi ts•


Here’s a detailed list of our sponsorship categories for the Plain Green Conference and Marketplace on april 28-29, 2010. We’ve also included more details about the benefi ts you can count on with each sponsorship. Every sponsorship includes free exhibit

space, plus complementary keynote and breakout registrations.



Easy Choices for 2010

The Champions:included for all Champion sponsors:

Listed as appropriate “Champion Sponsor” on Plain Green website, sponsors page, and all • signage at eventsPremium Marketplace exhibit space ($1000 value)• Advertisements in pre-conference emails• 4 conference registrations ($440 value)• Opportunity to reccommend panel or breakout session speaker• Opportunity to provide eco-friendly gifts to Plain Green attendees• Recognition from the podium at plenary events• Additional custom benefi ts•

Exclusive Marketplace Sponsor$6K (one available)

Exclusively promoted as Plain Green • Marketplace presenting sponsorSpecial logo banner placement in Marketplace•

Exclusive Local Foods Sponsor$5K (one available)

Promoted as exclusive sponsor of breakfast • and luncheon on Thursday as “Bringing local, sustainable foods to Plain Green”Special “local foods sponsor” signage • placement

Custom Champion Sponsorship$4-6K

Let us create a package that suits your needs • exactly.

Keynote Sponsors$4K (four available)

Promoted as “(keynote speaker) presented • by (your company)”Deliver introduction for one keynote speaker • with company statementSpecial banner placement on stage during • your keynotes

Conference Greening/Volunteer Sponsor$4K

Promoted as “(Your Company), making Plain • Green 2010 an earth-friendly, carbon neutral event”Special logo “greening the conference” • banner/signage placement Logo on volunteer t-shirts•


Additional sponsorship categories for Plain Green 10. Every sponsorship includes free exhibit space, plus complementary keynote and breakout registrations.



More Choices for 2010

Official Sponsors:included for all Offi cial sponsors:

Listed as “Sponsor” on Plain Green website, sponsors page, and signage at events, unless • other reference is more appropriateFree Marketplace exhibit space ($625 value)• 2 conference registrations ($198 value)• Opportunity to provide eco-friendly gifts to Plain Green attendees• Additional custom benefi ts•

Green Drives Showcase Sponsor$2K (one available)

A showcase of many diff erent locally available eco-• friendly vehicles, all in one placeExclusively promoted as the “(Your Company) Green • Drives Showcase at Plain Green 10”Special banner placement at Green Drives site•

VIP Breakfast Sponsor$2K (one available)

Host a special breakfast event with Keynote speakers, • Champion sponsors and distinguished leaders.Introduce special guests, and tell guests about your • company.

Community Service Project Presenting Sponsor$2K (one available)

Become the sponsor who makes it possible for Plain • Green volunteers to build a straw bale structure in Lowell Elementary School’s “Growing Place” urban gardening project site. (In cooperation with Architecture for Humanity and Chartreuse Research.)Promoted as “Plain Green Community Service Project • sponsored by (Your Company)”

The Marketplace Grand Opening Party Co-Sponsor$2K (two available)

Promoted as “Grand Opening Party sponsored by Your • Company”Sponsor the offi cial Plain Green opening session, • including the Marketplace grand opening, free food and drink, and featuring local eco-loving rock bands.Special banner placement at opening party event•

Green Drinks Closing Party Sponsor$1K (two available)

Promoted as “Plain Green Closing Party sponsored by • (Your Company)”Special banner placement at Closing Party event•

Workshop/Breakout Sponsor$1-2K (many available)

Sponsor one of dozens of in-depth workshops on • Wednesday or interactive breakout sessions on ThursdayRecognized as exclusive sponsor of your workshop or • breakout and introduce workshop or breakout speaker

Custom Sponsorships$1K+

We’ll create a custom package that works for your • business or organization.


2010 Conference and MarketplaceApril 28-29, 2010 | Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

To talk about becoming part of Plain Green 10, contact Stacey or Joe.

Stacey McMahan: [email protected] or 605.940.0701

Joe Bartmann: [email protected] or 605.610.4240

Plain Green sponsorships always fi ll fast. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with green leaders and changers, right here in South Dakota. Be sure you’re the fi rst to know exciting news by signing up at http://plaingreen.org.

Join us as a sponsor today.Event Partners: The Founders of Plan Green

Meet Your Hosts: Sioux Falls Green Project

Thanks to a recently launched partnership, Plain Green Conference and Marketplace is advancing sustainability year-round. Proceeds from the conference help SFGP educate and inspire people to build a greener future together.

Marketplace Exhibitors:Join the biggest expo for eco-friendly companies and organizations in South Dakota for two days at the Washington Pavilion. Dedicated time with Plain Green attendees on Wednesday evening, free admission on Thursday.

10 x 10 Booth Space$625

Green Drives Show Space$325 per 2 vehicle models

Wednesday, April 28:Half and Full-day In-depth Workshops•

Community Service Project•

Evening Keynote: Steve Clark•

Opening Mixer and Green Room Music • Festival

Thursday, April 29:Marketplace and Green Drives Showcase•

VIP Breakfast•

Four World-class Keynotes•

How-to Breakout Sessions•

Interactive Panel Discussions•

Local Food Luncheon•

Networking Breaks•

Keynote Action Panel and Conference Harvest•

Green Drinks Closing Party•


The Line UpApril 28-29, 2010 | Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls


Dr. Mitchell JoachimCo-Founder at Terrefuge, a non-profi t design collaborative integrating ecological principles in the urban environment, artist of Tree Fab Hab exhibit at MOMA, and named one of “100 People Changing America.”

Cameron SinclairFounder of Architecture for Humanity, author of Design Like You Give a Damn, and a winner of the TED Prize, honoring visionaries who can “positively impact life on this planet.”

Steve ClarkThe Walking and Bicycling Program Manager for Transit for Livable Communities, the past president of the League of American Bicyclists, former bicycle coordinator for Boulder, CO and founder of the MN Coalition of Bicyclists.

Brian DunbarDirector of Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University and

author of 147 Ways to Teach Sustainability.

Gail VittoriCo-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, author of

Sustainable Healthcare Architecture, and Immediate Past Chair of US Green Building Council (USGBC).

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