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(202) 557-2790

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Benefits of CREF Convention Sponsorship
Sponsorship of MBA's Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo is a highly visible, cost-effective way to place your company's name before key decision makers in the commercial/multifamily real estate finance industry. The premier event of its kind, MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo was attended by over 2,300 finance professionals in 2011 - all looking for new business opportunities as well as the latest information on business trends, critical issues, new products, 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.

 

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All Sponsorships Include:

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

* Sponsors will appear in all marketing communications produced subsequent to activation of agreements.
** ONLY FOR BRONZE SPONSORS AND ABOVE - while space is available; meeting room and exhibit space requests will be subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

Millennium Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Millennium sponsor will receive two large-format signs onsite at the CREF Convention, a high-rotation ad on the CREF Convention web site, a full-page display ad in the CREF Convention program and six complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Opening General Session (Monday morning) - SOLD
  • Convention Badge Holders - SOLD

Diamond Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Diamond sponsor will receive two large-format signs onsite at the CREF Convention, a high-rotation ad on the CREF Convention web site, a full-page display ad in the CREF Convention program and four complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • NEW - Super Bowl Party*** (Game time on Sunday)
  • Convention Bags – SOLD

Platinum Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Platinum sponsor will receive two large-format signs onsite at the CREF Convention, a high-rotation ad on the CREF Convention web site, a full-page display ad in the CREF Convention program and four complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Second General Session - Outlook on the Economy and Markets (Tuesday morning)
  • NEW - Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate Party Featuring Roger Craig  (Sunday in the Expo)
  • Convention Junior Padfolios - SOLD
  • Wall Street Journal Distribution - SOLD
  • NEW - Cell Phone Charging Station - SOLD  

Gold Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Gold sponsor will receive two large-format signs onsite at the CREF Convention, a low-rotation ad on the CREF Convention web site, a full-page display ad in the CREF Convention program and three complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • NEW - Convention Mobile App
  • Panel Session Track (Three available) - One ON HOLD
  • Expo Happy Hour (Monday in Expo)
  • Business Communications Center
  • Convention Information Desk
  • Convention Pocket Guides - SOLD
  • Convention Hotel Keys - SOLD

Silver Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Silver sponsor will receive one large-format sign onsite at the CREF Convention and two complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

  • Convention Notepads - SOLD
  • Convention Pens – SOLD
  • Convention Luggage Tags - SOLD
  • Convention Mints
  • Convention Attendee Lists (Includes exclusive full-color back cover ad)
  • Continental Breakfasts (Two available: Monday & Tuesday)
  • Daily Coffee/Refreshment Breaks (Two available: Monday & Tuesday)

Bronze Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular Sponsorship benefits, a Bronze Sponsor will receive two complimentary Sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag. Bronze sponsorship is also the minimum level of support necessary to qualify for meeting room space, but does not guarantee the availability of space. Space is limited, and is assigned based on the level of support and the date a request is received.

  • Call for current information

Contributor Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Contributor sponsor will receive two complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the CREF Convention bag.

Host Sponsor
Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Host sponsor will receive one complimentary sponsor registration.

Sponsorship Level / Base Price****
Millennium Sponsorship $75,000
Diamond Sponsorship $60,000
Platinum Sponsorship $40,000
Gold Sponsorship $30,000
Silver Sponsorship $20,000
Bronze Sponsorship $16,000
Contributor Sponsorship $12,000
Host Sponsorship $8,000

 

 

 







To apply for sponsorship of MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2012, please download the Sponsorship Brochure or contact Mark Brady at (202) 557-2790 to request details on customized sponsorship packages, production deadlines or logo/signage specifications.

***Call for more information on possible Super Bowl Party co-sponsorship opportunities.
****Pricing shown is for MBA member firms; a 50 percent surcharge applies for non-members.
> Information accurate as of 12/16/11

NOTE: 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 wherever a networking event is sponsored. Sponsorship of collateral items must be secured before production deadlines to guarantee delivery. Previous sponsors have a limited time in which to renew items marked on hold; all other sponsorship requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship agreements are final and are confirmed in writing when paid in full.


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