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Annual Meeting Sponsorship Packages

Sponsor the 2024 Annual Meeting

Audience Profile

MEDA members and other Annual Meeting attendees typically include professionals in the following areas:

Brownfield Redevelopment - Business Finance - Chambers of Commerce - Community Development - Consulting - Downtown Development - Environmental Consulting - Higher Education - Municipalities - Planning - Private and Public Economic Development Organizations - Real Estate Development - State Agencies - Utilities and Infrastructure - Workforce Development - Others interested in economic development

Printable Format

View the opportunities in a table format/as a PDF for easy comparison in our 2025 Investor Prospectus. Check the list below for availability updates.

Become a Sponsor Today

Complete our Sponsorship Form.

Contact Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org if you have any questions.

Explanation of Benefits

Enhanced Benefits

  • MEDA Membership: Engage all year by becoming a member.
  • Registration: Cover your registration in your sponsor package.*
  • Address the Audience: Get 2-3 minutes to share your message with the audience.
  • Excel List of Attendees: Easily connect with attendees after the event by receiving their contact information.
  • Exhibit Table: Meet attendees at your exhibit, which will be placed in a high-traffic area during the conference.
  • Signage: Get extra recognition by being featured on printed signs.
  • Sponsor Spotlight in Know Before You Go: Be the last sponsor the attendees see before the head off to the conference.
  • Sponsor Spotlight in MEDA Newsletter: Gain featured recognition in MEDA’s Membership Minute Newsletter for (1) week. Sponsors (based on package) can enhance their spotlight with longer articles, videos, and contact information.

*Includes registration fees only, education, breakfasts, lunch, and receptions. Does not cover hotel, events with additional fees such as tours, guest fees, or self-pay events.

Promotional Benefits

  • Email Promotion: Grow your audience by being visible and linked in the conference e-blast. 4 to 5 e-blasts are sent to approximately 3,700 contacts. Sponsors (based on package) can enhance their email promotion with a logo.
  • Name Badges: Help your staff make connections by wearing a badge with a sponsor ribbon.
  • Online Conference Guide or App: Stay connected throughout the conference.
  • Onsite Brochure: Gain an extra nod by being listed in the printed brochure that guides all conference attendees and speakers.
  • Social Media Promotion: Be recognized on MEDA’s growing social media feeds. Sponsors (based on package) can enhance their featured post by being exclusive rather than paired with others of the same sponsor level.
  • Sponsor Screen Display: Be displayed prominently during the conference – in all general session and breakout rooms – on a projected screen. Sponsors (based on package) can enhance their screen display with a logo.
  • Sponsor Spotlight on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage: Share your message before, during, and after the conference. Your logo, linked to your website and 150-word description are provided to every sponsor. Sponsors (based on package) can enhance their spotlight with longer articles, videos, and contact information.

Leveled Packages

Platinum Sponsor ($5,000)

  • (2) MEDA Memberships
  • (2) Registrations
  • Address the Audience
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Exhibit Table
  • Logo in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in Know Before You Go
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a video and 350-word article or expanded description.

Gold Sponsor ($3,000)

  • (1) MEDA Membership
  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Exhibit Table
  • Logo in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a video and 350-word article or expanded description.

Silver Sponsor ($1,600)

  • (1) Registration
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Exhibit Table
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Bronze Sponsor ($1,200)

  • (1) Registration
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Paired
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information or expanded description.

Friends of MEDA ($600)

  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Paired
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description.

Special Packages

Opening Reception ($2,500) - 1 or 2 Sponsors (Exclusive or Split Benefits)

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience During the Opening Reception
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Logo in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Signage at Opening Reception
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Lunch ($2,500) - 1 or 2 Sponsors (Exclusive or Split Benefits)

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience During Lunch
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Logo in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Signage at Lunch
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Awards Reception ($2,500) - 1 or 2 Sponsors (Exclusive or Split Benefits)

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience During the Awards Reception
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Logo in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Logo on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Signage at Awards Reception
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Breaks ($1,500) - Limited to 2

  • (1) Registration
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Listed on Sign at Breakfast/Coffee Table
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Breakfast/Coffee ($1,500) - Limited to 2

  • (1) Registration
  • Excel List of Attendees
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Listed on Sign at Breakfast/Coffee Table
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Exclusive
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlights include your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information. This package provides the option to add a 350-word article or expanded description.

Tour ($1,250) - Limited to 1 Per Tour

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience During the Tour
  • Excel List of the Tour Attendees
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Social Media Promotion – Paired
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlight includes your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information.

Trivia Night ($1,250) - Limited to 1

  • (1) Registration
  • Address the Audience During Trivia Night
  • Excel list of the Early Arrivals Reception Attendees
  • Onsite Brochure Listing
  • Listed in Promotional Emails, Linked to Your Website
  • Listed on Event Sponsor Screen Display
  • Name Badges Identifying as Sponsors for All Staff that Attend
  • Social Media Promotion – Paired
  • Sponsor Spotlight* in MEDA Newsletter for (1) Week
  • Sponsor Spotlight* on Annual Meeting Sponsor Webpage
  • Sponsor Webpage Prominently Displayed in Online Conference Guide or App

*Spotlight includes your logo linked to your website, a 150-word description, and contact information.

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