Program Information:
(800) 793-6222

Exhibit Information:
(202) 557-2791
or (202) 557-2792

Sponsorship Information:
(202) 557-2733

Advertising:
(203) 834-8832




Benefits of Sponsorship

Sponsorship of MBA's 94th Annual Convention & Expo is a high visibility, cost-effective way to place
your company's name before key decision makers in the mortgage banking industry. The premier event
for residential real estate finance, MBA's Annual Convention & Expo is attended by nearly
6,000 real estate lending professionals in 2006 - all looking for the latest information on business trends,
critical issues, new products and services and emerging technology. The various levels of Convention
sponsorship represent excellent opportunities to tailor a visibility program that meets your specific marketing
needs while positioning your company as a leader in the industry.

All Sponsorships include:

  • Sponsor ID in the Convention program
  • Sponsor ID/signage prominently displayed onsite at the Convention
  • Sponsor ID/hyperlink on the Convention web site
  • Sponsor ID in all Convention marketing communications*
  • Sponsor ID in MBA periodicals*
  • Priority opportunity for meeting room and exhibit space assignments**
  • E-mailed Convention attendee mailing lists, pre- and post-event
  • Opportunities to distribute literature/premiums to Convention attendees
  • Full promotional rights to Convention logos and trademarks
  • Other benefits as described below

*Sponsors will appear in marketing communications subsequent to activation of agreement, according
to production schedules.

** For Bronze Sponsors and above – while space is available. Meeting room and exhibit space
requests are subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

Annual Convention Sponsorship Opportunities*

Millennium Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Millennium sponsor will receive a
small meeting room, a banner at the Hynes Convention Center, and a high-rotation ad on the convention
web site. Also included are ten total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display
ad in the convention program plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected
opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Club MBA - SOLD
  • Opening General Session Speaker - SOLD
  • Third General Session Speaker - SOLD

Diamond Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Diamond sponsor will receive a small meeting
room, a banner at the Hynes Convention Center, and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included
are eight total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display ad in the convention program,
plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking
purposes:

  • Exhibit Hall “Tailgate Party” Reception (Monday evening) - SOLD

Platinum Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Platinum sponsor will receive a banner
at the Hynes Convention Center, and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included
are six total complimentary sponsor registrations, a full-page display ad in the convention program,
plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for
branding/networking purposes:

  • Exhibit Hall Reception (Tuesday evening)
  • Convention Bags - SOLD
  • Dessert Reception (Sunday night)
  • Convention Badge Holders - SOLD

Gold Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Gold sponsor will receive a banner at the
Hynes Convention Center, a low-rotation banner ad on the convention web site and four total complimentary
sponsor registrations. Also included is a full-page display ad in the convention program, plus an
opportunity to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Opening Reception Co-Sponsorship (two available) - ONE SOLD
  • Chairman’s Luncheon Speaker (Doris Kearns Goodwin) - SOLD
  • Sports Luncheon Speaker (George Foreman) - SOLD
  • Management Speaker Series - SOLD
  • Business Strategies Speaker Series - SOLD
  • Technology Speaker Series - SOLD
  • Junior Portfolios - SOLD
  • Convention Hotel Keys - SOLD
  • Convention Pop-Up Maps - SOLD
  • Convention Water Bottles
  • Convention Shuttle Buses

Silver Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Silver sponsor will receive four total
complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected
opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Wall Street Journal Distribution (two available - Monday/Tuesday) - Tuesday SOLD
  • Convention Business Communications Center - ON HOLD
  • Convention Pens - SOLD
  • Convention Attendee Lists (includes back cover ad)
  • Convention Pocket Guides (includes back cover ad) - SOLD
  • Themed Refreshment Breaks in Expo (2 available - Monday & Tuesday)
  • Convention Shuttle Buses
  • International Speaker Series - SOLD

Bronze Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Bronze sponsor will receive three total
complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to choose one of the following selected
opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Convention Notepads - SOLD
  • Relaxation Station - SOLD
  • Coffee Breaks (2 available - Monday & Tuesday)
  • Continental Breakfasts (2 available - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) - Monday, Tuesday SOLD

Contributor Sponsor

Benefits: Standard benefits as described above, plus three total complimentary sponsor registrations
and an opportunity to insert a flyer in the convention bag.

Host Sponsor

Benefits: Standard benefits as described above, including one complimentary sponsor registration.

Sponsorship Pricing*

Millennium Sponsorship: $150,000
Diamond Sponsorship: $112,500
Platinum Sponsorship: $79,000
Gold Sponsorship: $58,500
Silver Sponsorship: $41,000
Bronze Sponsorship: $28,500
Contributor Sponsorship: $13,750
Host Sponsorship: $9,250













* Pricing shown is for MBA member firms; a 50% surcharge applies for non-members.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's 94th Annual Convention, please download the  Sponsorship Brochure  
or contact Phillip Giorgianni  at (202) 557-2733 to request details on customized Sponsorship packages,
production deadlines or logo/signage specifications.

NOTE: Other items/events may be customized in each sponsor category - please call for details.
Sponsorship packages can be customized upon request; additional charges may apply. Additional
event and collateral items may be added; please call for current availability. Additional signage and
Sponsor ID's are provided whenever a networking event is sponsored. Sponsorship of collateral
items must be secured before production deadlines to guarantee delivery. Previous convention
sponsors have a limited time in which to renew packages marked on hold. All other sponsorship
requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis, and are not reserved until executed
contracts are received with payment.

Sponsorship agreements are final, and are confirmed in writing when paid in full.

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