15th Annual CUNA Marketing
and Business Development Council Conference
Sunday, March 16 - Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Nashville, Tennessee
Why Be a Partner?
Each year, several hundred credit union marketing and business development professionals meet together for four days during the annual CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council (CMBDC) Conference. Today’s marketing and business development professionals are typically at the executive level for their respective credit unions and are key decision makers.
Much of the success of our annual conference is due to the support of our vendor partners. Our partners’ financial support helps us provide nationally recognized speakers, special activities and events, and facilities that attract today and tomorrow’s top credit union marketing professionals.
Your commitment of support for our 2008 CMBDC Conference will be rewarded prior to, during and even after the conference with a variety of opportunities to gain direct recognition for your business, the services you provide, and opportunities for face-to-face discussions with these decision-makers. Depending upon the level of sponsorship that you select, you’ll have numerous opportunities to establish new contacts and solidify existing relationships.
We continue to add exciting sponsorship opportunities for you. Check out the list below for all of the possibilities.
What Are The Deadlines?
The 2008 Marketing and Business Development Council Conference is scheduled for March 16-19, 2008 in Nashville, TN. The sooner we receive your commitment the better. This will ensure that we can provide you with maximum Partner recognition in upcoming conference materials and announcements.
The deadline to receive your commitment and materials(logo, 50-word company description, sign-up form) is Friday, January 25, 2008. Partners added after this date may not be included in conference promotional materials.
Sponsor payment must also be received by January 25, 2008 to guarantee the requested sponsor position.
How Does The Program Work?
We offer several levels of sponsorship opportunities for a variety of social and educational events during the conference. Sponsorships include the following:
- Two complimentary conference registrations for sponsorships of $7,500 and greater; one complimentary registration for all other sponsor levels. Additional registrations may be purchased at the conference early-bird discount rate.
- Attractive display signage posted at the sponsored event;
- Inclusion in the sponsorship listing of the conference handbook, used throughout the conference;
- Public recognition at several of the conference general sessions;
- A link to your web site from the CMBDC site before and at the conclusion of the conference;
- Ability to attend all functions associated with the conference;
- Access to all attendee contact information;
- Ability to speak for 1-2 minutes at the beginning of your sponsored breakout or general session
- Endless networking opportunities;
- First chance to sponsor the same activity for the 2009 CMBDC Conference.
Partner Options
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 Silent Auction ($10,000; Single Sponsor)
This will be the gathering spot for conference attendees on Thursday evening. We will host appetizers and beverages along with many items that attendees can bid on. Partners receive exclusive signage, podium time, along with and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature.
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Keynote Address ($10,000; Single Sponsor)
Sponsor introduces the keynote speaker at this premiere event. Partner receives exclusive signage, podium time, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature. |
Awards Dinner ($15,000; Single Sponsor)
The ultimate event of the conference. This professional-attire event includes dinner and recognition of the most coveted awards presented by the CMBDC. Partners receive exclusive signage, podium time, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature. |
Luncheon ($7,500; One Sponsor)
A full luncheon followed by our speaker. Includes podium time. As a sponsor, you will receive respective signage, podium time, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature. |
 Conference “Welcome” Reception
($10,000; Single Sponsor)
The initial gathering point for conference attendees. Complimentary beverages, plus plenty of appetizers to help generate enthusiasm for the conference. Partners receive exclusive signage, podium recognition, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature. |
Credit Union Magazine Supplement
($7,500; Single Sponsor )
CUNA's Credit Union Magazine Supplement to the April 2008 edition that highlights all of the CMBDC Award winners, and includes a full-page color ad of your organization. |
Tuesday Night Celebration Party
($10,0000; Single Sponsor )
Gathering spot for attendees after the awards ceremony, this event will include a live band, coffee and desserts. |
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Wednesday Morning Brunch ($6,000; Single Sponsor)
Join your fellow conference participants for brunch after the mini workshops on Wednesday morning. This will be your last chance for networking at this year’s conference and what better way to end the event than having everyone in attendance remember you as the final sponsor! Partners receive exclusive signage, podium time, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature. |
Cocktail Reception Prior To Awards Dinner
($5,000; Single Sponsor)
Always a very popular gathering point for the hour or so before the doors open for Dinner. Complimentary and at-cost refreshments are available. Partners receive exclusive signage, announced recognition, and the opportunity to distribute promotional literature.
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Conference Giveaway (One opportunity at $5,000)
Your company's name and logo, along with the CMBDC logo and conference theme, will appear on the item chosen to give to all participants. |
General Session ($5,000 Single Sponsor)
Our sponsor for this popular general session will receive exclusive signage, podium recognition, along with an opportunity to distribute your company's literature to all participants at one sitting. |
Conference Handbook (One opportunity at $5,000)
Your company's name and logo, along with the CMBDC logo and conference theme, will appear on the cover. This handbook will be used throughout the week by all conference participants. |
Membership Breakfast($5,000; One opportunity available)
Popular first stops for the marketing professionals as they prepare for the day’s events. Partners receive signage, announced recognition, and the opportunity to network with members. Distribution of promotional literature is also allowed. |
Badge Pouch Holders($5,000; One opportunity available)
Your company's name and logo will appear on the zipper side of the badge pouches. Great exposure throughout the conference and beyond. |
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Internet Café
(Four opportunities available at $3,500)
For the convenience of our participants, an Internet Café will be available on-site during conference meeting hours to download information and access email messages. Four working stations will be available for sponsorship. Each sponsorship covers one terminal for the entire conference. Sponsor can put company screensaver on terminal, provide literature, hang posters and provide give-aways in Internet Café space.
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Daily Newspaper (One opportunity at $3,000)
Provide a USA Today newspaper for each conference participant at their guest room door each morning. Sponsor will be allowed to place a company sticker with logo on each delivered newspaper. |
Key Cards (One opportunity at $3,500)
Have your company’s name and logo placed on the room key of each conference attendee. It’s definitely an item they will have with them throughout the conference.
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Display Tables
We will provide twenty sponsors with the opportunity to add to their existing sponsorship by providing an area that sponsors can display materials over the length of the conference. The display tables will be housed in our Welcome Center so traffic will be at a premium. |
Breakfast
(One opportunity available at $3,000)
Back by popular demand – this breakfast will be held on Monday morning prior to the General Session. Partners receive signage, announced recognition, and the opportunity to network with members. Distribution of promotional literature is also allowed. |
Educational Mini Workshops
($3,000; Three opportunities available)
The mini workshops are very popular and will occur on Saturday morning. Each workshop is two hours in length. Partners receive signage, the opportunity to distribute promotional literature, and announced recognition. |
Educational Breakout Sessions
($3,000; Numerous opportunities available)
You may choose one breakout session topic that repeats, or you may choose two breakout session topics that do not repeat. Partners receive signage, the opportunity to distribute promotional literature, and announced recognition.
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Mid-Morning Break
($2,500 each; Two of two opportunities available)
A few more snacks and beverages to carry the members over until lunchtime. Partners receive signage, announced recognition, and the opportunity to network with members.
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Mid-Afternoon Break ($2,500; Two of two opportunities available)
A time for members to re-energize themselves prior to the last programs of the day. Partners receive signage, announced recognition, and the opportunity to network with members. |
Conference Scholarship ($2000)
Sponsorship includes one credit union scholarship for attendance at the 2008 CMBDC conference. Funds may be used for registration, hotel, and airfare. |
What Activities Are Not Permitted?
The purpose of the CMBDC Partners Program is to provide vendors with the opportunity to support the annual conference and in return receive considerable name recognition and direct networking opportunities. We request that our Partners use good judgment and business practices while interacting with our membership. Activities or behaviors considered less than productive jeopardize the value of the conference for our members and may result in termination of the Partner relationship.
Please note that any activity not sanctioned by the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council Conference Committee and Council staff may not be advertised as part of the Partners Program. The Council reserves the right to prohibit distribution of non-sanctioned materials within the designated conference areas of the Hotel. The CMBDC also requests that Partners avoid extra-curricular activities such as hospitality suites. Absolutely no Partner activities shall be scheduled that would conflict with the Conference Program, especially those that might distract members from the main program.
We sincerely appreciate your support of these guidelines.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be issued until five weeks prior to the start of the conference. No refunds will be available after this date. All cancellations must be submitted in writing. For more information, call us at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4018.
Display Tables:
Partners who first sponsor an event have the opportunity to purchase a display table in the "welcome center" of the 2008 CMBDC conference where they can display their products and services throughout the conference. All conference breakfasts, refreshment breaks, Internet Café stations, silent auction items and Diamond Award winner displays take place in the welcome center to provide partners with maximum exposure. You will receive a six-foot draped table, and will be charged for internet access, electrical connection, other services requested, and any space exceeding the 6' allotment.
Where Do I Get More Information?
Rich Jones, CMBDC Executive Committee, is coordinating the 2008 Partners Program (303-443-4672, ex: 1183). Bobbi Bischke, Council Administration, can also answer your questions (800-356-9655; ext. 4018).
All Partners are subject to approval by the CMBDC Conference Committee. Sponsor payment and, submission of materials should be forwarded to the Credit Union National Association, P.O. Box 78546, Milwaukee, WI 53278-0546
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