Program Information:
(800) 793-6222

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

Sponsorship Information:
(202) 557-2733

Advertising:
(203) 834-8832

FOR SPONSORS

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 while space is available; meeting room and exhibit space requests will be subject to additional production charges, based on space size and use.

2007 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 - featuring Roger Craig (Sunday afternoon in Expo)
  • Super Bowl Post-Game Bash (Sunday evening)

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 - featuring Brandel Chamblee – (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) - ON HOLD
  • Cultural Diversity Reception  - SOLD
  • Convention Pocket Guide – SOLD
  • Convention Pop-Up Maps - 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 - SOLD
  • Continental Breakfasts  (Two available) - Both SOLD
  • A.M. Coffee Breaks in Expo - Both SOLD
  • International Reception
  • Afternoon Refreshment Breaks (2 available) – Both SOLD
  • Attendee List Booklet (Includes exclusive back cover ad) - SOLD
  • Panel Session Tracks (5 separate tracks available) -  2 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. 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 latest 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 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    $38,000
 Gold Sponsorship    $28,000
 Silver Sponsorship    $18,000
 Bronze Sponsorship    $13,000
 Contributor Sponsorship    $9,000
 Host Sponsorship    $6,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's 2007 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.

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

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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