Benefits of Sponsorship Sponsorship of MBA's 98th Annual Convention & Expo is a highly visible, cost-effective way to place your company's name before key decision makers in the mortgage banking industry. As the premier event in residential real estate finance, MBA's Annual Convention & Expo is attended by a cross-section of key industry professionals - all looking for the latest information on business trends, critical issues, new products and services and emerging technology. The various levels of convention sponsorship present excellent opportunities to tailor a visibility program that meets your specific marketing needs while positioning your company as a leader in the industry.

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All sponsorships include:

• Sponsor ID in the convention program
• Sponsor ID/signage prominently displayed on site 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-mail delivery of 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 all marketing communications produced subsequent to the activation of an agreement, according to production schedules.
** For Bronze sponsors and above only – while space is available. Meeting room and exhibit space
requests are subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

98th Annual Convention Sponsorship Opportunities 
NEW OPPORTUNITIES JUST ADDED*

Millennium Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Millennium sponsor will receive a small meeting room, large-format signage at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 10 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 (Featuring Chicago, in a new format for 2011- Tuesday)
• Opening General Session Speaker (Special Guest TBA - Monday)
• Fourth General Session: The Political Outlook, with Jeb Bush and David Axelrod (Tuesday)   

Diamond Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Diamond sponsor will receive a small meeting room, a banner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 8 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:

• House of Blues Opening Reception* (Sunday evening in the Expo) 
• Convention Badge Holders
• Second General Session: CEO Strategic Outlook  (Monday)  

Platinum Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Platinum sponsor will receive a banner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and a high-rotation ad on the convention web site. Also included are 6 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:

• Chairman's Luncheon Speaker: Dave Barry (Monday) - ON HOLD
• Third General Session: Economic Outlook
• Tailgate Party Luncheon (Featured sports guests TBA - Tuesday in the Expo)
• Convention Bags - SOLD
• Wall Street Journal Distribution (Monday/Tuesday) - ON HOLD

Gold Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Gold sponsor will receive a banner at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, a low-rotation banner ad on the convention web site and 4 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:

• Fifth General Session: Community Lenders' Outlook* (Tuesday)
• Sixth General Session: Secondary Market Outlook* (Tuesday)
• Panel Session Track (Four available) - 1 SOLD
• Expo Happy Hour Reception (Monday in the Expo)
• Convention Junior Padfolios - SOLD 
• Convention Hotel Keys - SOLD
• Convention Business Communications Center - ON HOLD
• Convention Information Desk - ON HOLD
• Convention Cell Phone Charging Station* - ON HOLD
• Convention Daily Highlights E-mails* 
• Convention USB Drives - call for more information

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:

• Hot Topics General Session* (Wednesday)
• Convention Pens
• Convention Hydration Station - ON HOLD
• Convention Attendee Lists (Includes exclusive back cover ad)
• Convention Pocket Guides (Includes exclusive back cover ad) - 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 - ON HOLD
• Coffee/Refreshment Breaks in Expo (Two available: Monday/Tuesday)
• Continental Breakfasts (Three available: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) 

Contributor Sponsor
Benefits: Standard benefits as described above plus 3 total complimentary sponsor registrations and an opportunity to insert a flyer in the convention bag.

Host Sponsor
Benefits: Standard benefits as described above including 1 total complimentary sponsor registration.

Sponsorship Pricing**

** Pricing shown is for MBA member firms; a 50 percent surcharge applies for nonmembers.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's 98th Annual Convention, please download the sponsorship brochure or contact Mark Brady at (202) 557-2790 to request details on customized sponsorship packages, production deadlines or artwork specifications.

NOTE: Previous convention sponsors have a limited time 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.

• 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 IDs are provided whenever a networking event is sponsored.
• Sponsorship of collateral items must be secured before production deadlines to guarantee inclusion.
• Sponsorship agreements are final, non-refundable and are confirmed in writing when paid in full.