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 was attended by more than 4,600 finance professionals in 2007—all looking for new business opportunities and the latest information on business trends, critical issues as well as 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.

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.

CREF/Multifamily Convention & Expo 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

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

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

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

• Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate Party(w/special celebrity guest, TBA - 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 additional large-format signage at the convention, a high-rotation ad on the convention web site, a full-page display ad in the convention program, and four complimentary sponsor registrations, plus an opportunity to insert a flyer in the convention bag and to choose one of the following selected opportunities for branding/networking purposes:

• Junior Portfolio
• Celebrity Golf Clinic/Reception -(w/special celebrity guest, TBA - Tuesday afternoon in Expo)
• Relaxation Station - SOLD

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

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

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

• Convention Notepads – ON HOLD
• Convention Pens – ON HOLD
• Convention Luggage Tags – ON HOLD
• Convention Mints – ON HOLD
• Convention Water Bottles - ON HOLD
• Restaurant Reservation Service - SOLD
• Continental Breakfasts (Two available) - Both ON HOLD
• A.M. Coffee Breaks in Expo - Both ON HOLD
• International Reception
• Afternoon Refreshment Breaks (2 available) – Both ON HOLD
• Attendee List Booklet (Includes exclusive back cover ad) - SOLD
• Panel Session Tracks (5 separate tracks available - TBA) - 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.

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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.

To apply for sponsorship of MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2008, please download the Sponsorship Brochure or contact Phil Giorgianni at (202) 557-2733 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.