UniIteD States – Mexico Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Chapter

“Forging North American Economic Security”

A THINK-TANK CONFERENCE

INVITATION ONLY EVENT   

The US Mexico Chamber of Commerce South East Chapter  is hosting a major THINK-TANK conference on North American Economic Security on November 19 and 20. leading  representatives of industry and government from Canada , USA and Mexico will present their views and visions for the north American economies after nafta.

A special event to recognize the signatories of nafta is planned for the evening of October 8,2008. the visionary award will be present to presidents Clinton, Salinas and prime minister Mulroney of Canada.

You are cordially invited to sponsor  the event.

 Sponsorship Agreement

This is an opportunity for your company or organization to participate in the Economic Forum- “Forging North American security”. We offer several levels of participation for your company.

USMCOC Event:  Forging North American Economic Security( Economic Forum)

Venue: Richmond, VA

Dates: November 19,20, 2008

Sponsor’s Information:  

2008 Sponsorship Opportunities:

●         Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship programs will receive the following benefits:

●         Company or Organization Logo on Forum sponsors web page

●         Company or Organization banner ad within the Forum web pages

●         Company or Organization banner in Forum Program

●         Recognition at opening session , evening banquet and closing sessions

Platinum: $10,000

            Additional Platinum level sponsor benefits recognition includes:

1.       All Gold level benefits plus

2.       Product demonstration meeting room

3.       Company logo imprinted on all the materials distributed to each attendee

4.       2 Complimentary Forum admission tickets and materials

5.       Prominent seating at evening banquet

6.       Opportunity to make a remark at evening banquet.

7.       Invitation as moderator or commentator at specific presentation of your choice.

   OR

8.       Opportunity to introduce Luncheon guests day 1

 Gold: $6,500

            Additional Gold level sponsorship benefits recognition includes:

1.       All Silver level benefits plus

2.       Single-page literature or a CD insert in the Forum materials.

3.       Single luncheon; logo displayed during a single lunch meal

4.       Opportunity to make remark at opening reception.

5.        Invitation as commentator at specific presentation of your choice.

               OR

             5.   Opportunity to introduce Luncheon guests day 2

 Silver:  $5,000

            Additional Silver level sponsorship benefits recognition includes:

1.       Company or Organization banner ad within the Forum web pages

2.       Logo in the USMCOC program mailer.

3.       Logo posted in the  October  issue of the USMCOC newsletter.

4.       Sponsorship signage in the meeting hall

5.       Opportunity to make a remark at closing session.

6.        Invitation as commentator at specific presentation ( designated by program chairman)

 Cyber Café: $2,000

7.      Cyber Café level sponsorship benefits recognition includes:

8.      Signage in the  meeting hall

9.      Listed in the USMCOC Forum program (text only)

 
In-Kind Services (Please select Sponsorship to be traded for In-Kind services.)

□ Platinum: $10,000   □ Gold: $6,500   □Special Event: TBD

Please detail “In-Kind” services that Sponsor will provide to USMCOC in exchange for the Sponsor-selected Forum Sponsorship level and fee completed above:

 
Terms and Conditions

1.       This Sponsorship Agreement is valid from the date signed through the end of the USMCOC 2008 Economic Forum (hereafter called USMCOC Forum).

2.       A Sponsor may select more than one category of Sponsorship, (e.g., Platinum, plus “In-Kind” Services).

3.       Sponsor Marketing Use Agreement: Sponsors may use the following tag line on their marketing materials during the term of their Forum Sponsorship Agreement: “Official Sponsor of the USMCOC 2008 Economic Forum.”

4.       Production Timelines: In order for USMCOC to fulfill all promotional benefits for Sponsor, Sponsor agrees to meet all of USMCOC’s Forum-related media submission deadlines .

5.       Sponsor Trademark Usage Agreement: Sponsors agree to allow USMCOC to use the Sponsor’s trademark/logo/tag line to perform and fulfill its Sponsor promotional services and benefits agreed to in the USMCOC Forum Sponsorship Agreement.

6.       In conjunction with Sponsor’s Trademark/logo/tag line and graphic images, Sponsor agrees to provide USMCOC a “release waiver” no later than 10 days following the date of this signed agreement, permitting USMCOC the right to use Sponsor’s trademark/logo/tagline and graphics on all of Sponsor’s promotional benefits, e.g.:

○         on the web banner ad to be posted on the USMCOC Forum promotion web pages

○         on all Sponsor benefit items USMCOC detailed in the Sponsorship Program Level (e.g., Platinum, Gold, Silver etc.)

○         on any Forum Exhibit Hall promotional banner and signage, et al.

7.       Web Reference: Sponsor may publish an Internet hyperlink from Sponsor’s web site to the USMCOC Forum web site, and maintain the hyperlink as an active, functional, and correct link to the USMCOC Forum web site through the duration of the USMCOC Annual Forum.

8.       Payment: A purchase order or 100% payment in full must accompany this application and agreement .

       SPONSORSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

9.       Method of Payment:

○         Check (or purchase order) enclosed with this signed Agreement

○         VISA   MasterCard   American Express   Discover

○         Please bill the following amount to my credit card US$_______________

○         Names as it appears on your card:

○         Card Number Exp. Date:

○         Authorized Signature:

9.       Non-Endorsement: The use of USMCOC’s name or Forum Attendees’ mailing list does not constitute an endorsement by USMCOC of the Sponsor, or the Sponsor’s services, products or programs. Additionally, the Sponsor is not permitted to represent in any manner that such services, products, or programs have been endorsed by USMCOC.

10.   Non-Exclusivity: USMCOC does not award exclusive sponsorships nor establish exclusive relationships with Sponsors. Sponsor shall not imply that such a preferential relationship exists between Sponsor and USMCOC.

11.   Limited Liability: In the event that circumstances beyond the control of USMCOC interferes with, or prevents, USMCOC from fulfilling, in part, or all of, Sponsor’s promotional benefits under this agreement, Sponsor, by signing this agreement, holds USMCOC, as well as its Board of Directors, employees, and its Member Organizations, harmless from all legal and financial liability to Sponsor beyond the fee paid by Sponsor for this Sponsorship.

12.   Force Majeure. Neither USMCOC or Sponsor shall be deemed in default of this Agreement to the extent that performance of its obligations or attempts to cure any breach are delayed or prevented by reason of any act of God, fire, natural disaster, accident, act of government, or any other cause beyond its control.

13.   USMCOC reserves the right to reject a potential sponsor for any reason.

14.   Entire Agreement. This and all attachments hereto, constitute the entire USMCOC Forum Sponsorship Agreement.

Attachment I

USMCOC Forum Sponsorship Web, Media, and Production Deadlines

Please respond to all applicable deadlines for the Sponsorship level you have purchased.

Trademark, Logo, Tag line, Graphics Release Waiver/Authorization

I, ____________________________________, on behalf of Sponsor, authorize the United States – Mexico Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Chapter to use our organization trademark, service mark, logo, and graphics for use as an official Sponsor of the 2008 USMCOC Forum as provided in the Sponsorship Agreement between USMCOC and Sponsor.

Signed: _________________________

By: ____________________________

                (Please type or print name)

Date: __________________________