Benefits of 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 is attended by more than 4,000 finance 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 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 all marketing communications produced subsequent to activation of agreements.
** ONLY FOR BRONZE SPONSORS AND ABOVE; meeting room and exhibit space requests will be subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

2006 CREF/Multifamily Convention & Expo Sponsorship Opportunities

Millennium Sponsor

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

Sunday Super Bowl Party/Badge Holders – SOLD
Opening General Session Speaker (TBA) – SOLD
Convention Bags – SOLD

Diamond Sponsor

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

Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate Party with Rocky Blier (Sunday afternoon in Expo)
Super Bowl Post-Game Bash (Sunday evening) – SOLD

Platinum Sponsor

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

Junior Portfolio - SOLD
Celebrity Golf Clinic/Reception with Gary Koch – (Tuesday afternoon in Expo)
Relaxation Station - SOLD

Gold Sponsor

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

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour (Monday afternoon in Expo)
Cultural Diversity Reception - ON HOLD
Convention Pocket Guide – SOLD
Business Communications Center - SOLD
Wall Street Journal Distribution - SOLD

Silver Sponsor

Benefits: In addition to the regular sponsorship benefits, a Silver sponsor will receive a banner at the convention and two complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the convention bag and choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

Convention Notepads – SOLD
Convention Pens – SOLD
Convention Luggage Tags – SOLD
Convention Mints – SOLD
Convention Water Bottles
Continental Breakfasts (Two available) - Both SOLD
International Reception - ON HOLD
Afternoon Refreshment Breaks (Two available) – Both SOLD
Attendee List Booklet (Includes exclusive back cover ad)
Panel Session Tracks (Five separate tracks available) - Two SOLD, One ON HOLD

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 convention bag and choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes – CALL FOR ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:

Morning Coffee Breaks (Two available) - Both SOLD
Special Wednesday Coffee Service - SOLD

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 convention bag.

Host Sponsor

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

*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. 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.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's 2006 CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo, 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.

Sponsorship Level/Base Price*

Millennium Sponsorship: $75,000
Diamond Sponsorship: $60,000
Platinum Sponsorship: $37,500
Gold Sponsorship: $27,500
Silver Sponsorship: $17,500
Bronze Sponsorship: $12,500
Contributor $8,750
Host Sponsorship: $6,250

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