Corn & Sorghum and Soybean Seed Research Conference 2007
December 4 - 7, 2007, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Chicago, Illinois

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Sponsorships in gold have already been reserved.

The ASTA sponsorship program is designed specifically for businesses to align their brand with a proven partner that brings results. The purpose of sponsorship is to give all ASTA members an opportunity to participate voluntarily in the enhancement of the conference for the benefit of every attendee, while sponsors benefit from maximized corporate visibility to our targeted audience, and prove exceptional opportunities.

The following sponsorship opportunities are related to the CSS 2007 conference and each item carries with it a specific package of recognition benefits for the sponsor. These benefits have been carefully reviewed and constructed by ASTA in order to deliver appropriate sponsor recognition based on the value and visibility associated with each particular sponsorship.

Previous sponsors of specific events are granted a first right of refusal for their specific item before it is released to be made available to a new sponsor. Once released, sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

New sponsorship ideas are also encouraged and welcome if any company would like to make a special request (such requests must be approved by ASTA before implementation). Sponsorship of all items must be for the exact amount stated on the following menu. Companies are prohibited from any embellishing of their recognition package through the use of their own promotional materials without prior written approval by ASTA. The use of company names & logos, where applicable, will be used in a one-color format (color to be chosen by ASTA), except where otherwise indicated. For any sponsorship questions or concerns, please contact Jennifer Lord at ASTA, (703) 837-8140 or jlord@amseed.org.

All sponsors to receive:

• Sponsor ribbons for company staff
• Company name listed on convention web site and in on-site program
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition Banner in convention registration area

For all other sponsorships, each sponsor will receive all of the above PLUS:

Gold Sponsors (Multiple Sponsors Allowed)
Cost: $25,000

• Company logo (full-color) and name included on screen in general session rooms
• Company logo (full-color) included on cover of conference published materials
• Company logo (full-color) on banner to be displayed next to General Session stage
• Company logo (full-color) included on separate Gold Sponsor Sign at convention registration
• Company logo (full-color) on convention web page with link to sponsor home page
• Company verbally thanked at beginning of all major conference events

Hotel Room Key Cards (Sponsored by Syngenta Seed Care)
Cost: $20,000

• Company's choice of ad or logo to be printed on one side of hotel room key cards for distribution to all guests in convention room block (art can be 4-color and must be approved by ASTA)
• Limited to one sponsor.
• ASTA to place order for key cards directly

Badge Lanyards (Sponsored by Verdant Partners LLC)
Cost: $18,000

• Company name & logo on one side of badge lanyards distributed to all registrants (one color design only)
• Limited to one sponsor.
• Lanyards to be ordered by ASTA

Big Bar Late Night Reception
Cost: $15,000 each (Two Nights Available)

Your company will play host to ASTA attendees at the “Big Bar” at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, the longest bar in North
America! Traditionally the spot where ASTA “ends up” each night of the CSS convention, your company can enjoy exclusive attention as the host of the back section of the bar.

• Event will be listed in the Program of Events and the convention web site 8
  
• Company name & logo printed on napkins
  
• Company name & logo on sign at entrance
  
• Company has option to provide take-away gift for attendees
  
• Choose Wednesday evening, Dec. 5 or Thursday evening, Dec. 6 (9:00 p.m. each)

Registration Tote Bags (Sponsored by GreenLeaf Genetics)
Cost: $15,000

• Company logo on each tote bag, distributed to all attendees containing registration materials
• Includes cost of bag production (bag type to be selected and ordered by ASTA)

Chicago/Seed Expo Maps
Cost: $10,000 (Exclusive) or $2,000 (Partial Support)

• Sponsor logo and contact information printed on map
• Map will be included in attendees’ registration materials
• NOTE: Minimum of three partial sponsors must be secured for maps to be produced

Conference Proceedings
Cost: $10,000 (Exclusive) or $2,000 (Partial Support)

• Pop-up window at opening of the media with thanks to sponsor and link to home page
• Company recognized in on-site program and on convention web site

Seed Expo Reception (Sponsored exclusively by BASF)
Cost: $7,500 (Exclusive) or $1,500 (Partial Support)

• Company name & logo featured on program/agenda
• Company name & logo shown on bar signs
  
• Company name & logo on napkins
  

Big Bar Drink Promotion
Cost: $5,000 each (Two Nights Available)
Specify Wednesday pm or Thursday pm

Your company will be featured on special lighted drink stirrers for each mixed drink served at the Hyatt Regency Chicago’s “Big Bar” on the night of your choice. Traditionally the spot where ASTA ends up each night of the CSS convention, this is a fun and inventive way to call attention to your company.

• Company logo printed on light-up drink stirrers
  (stirrers will be distributed until 9 p.m. only in the event that a Big Bar Late Night Reception is being held, see above)
  

Seed Expo Refreshment Breaks (Two Available)                        
Cost: $3,500 (Exclusive) or $500 (Partial Support)
Specify Wednesday pm or Thursday pm
Wednesday partially sponsored by Jondle & Associates

• Company name on buffet signs
• Company name listed in On-Site program
  

Seed Expo Continental Breakfast
Cost: $3,000 (Exclusive) or $500 (Partial Support)
Specify Wednesday pm or Thursday pm
Wednesday and Thursday partially sponsored by Becker Underwood
Wednesday partially sponsored by Mayer Seed/Seed Line

• Company name & logo on buffet signs and cocktail tables
  

Spouse/Guest Breakfast
Cost: $3,000 (Exclusive) or $1,000 (Partial Support)

• Verbal announcement of company name in session introduction
• Company name & logo highlighted on materials given at event and in on-site program within schedule of events
• Company verbally thanked in announcements to group
• Company name & logo on sign at luncheon
• Company has the option of providing a take-away gift to attendees of the luncheon

• Company name & logo serves as wallpaper on computer screens at each station
• Link to company web site serves as Internet home page on each computer
• Company may opt to provide logo mouse pads, pens or pads at each station
• Company name on sign at Cyber Café location

Digital Display
Cost: $1,000 (For One Day Use)

Basic sponsor package:

• Your company logo and messaging will appear on a “Digital Display” screen located in the East Tower of the Hyatt Regency Chicago (exact location to be confi rmed by Hyatt Regency Chicago)
  
• Video (without sound) can be used for this medium which will repeat throughout the day
  
• Material must be approved by ASTA and should conform to the technical parameters of the Hyatt Regency Chicago

Seed Expo Reception Door Prize
Cost: $300
Sponsored by Becker Underwood, Mid-West Seed Services, Inc.

• Company to provide prize for drawing, to be awarded at Seed Expo Reception (prize subject to approval by ASTA)
• Company name at entrance to Seed Expo Reception
• Company name listed in On-Site program

General Donation
Cost: $500 or specify amount

Basic sponsor package:

• Company listing projected on screen in general sessions
• Sponsor ribbons for company staff
• Company name listed in registration brochure & on-site program
• Company name listed on Sponsor Recognition Banner in convention registration area

• Direct Enterprises, Inc
• Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.
• MJRT Tryon Group
• Peterson Genetics, Inc.
• Seed Today
• Unity Ag Direct