Call for Sponsors

You’re invited to become a supporting partner in hosting the 5th National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER ’13).

This prominent conference previously held in Orlando, FL (2004), Kansas City, MO (2007), Los Angeles, CA (2009) and Baltimore, MD (2011) brings together nearly 1,000 scientists, engineers, policy makers, planners, and partners from across the country actively involved in ecosystem restoration.

Initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U. S. Geological Survey, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, NCER ’13 entails four days of presentations in multiple program tracks, workshops, poster sessions, field trips and coffee-house discussions dedicated to current topics in ecosystem restoration. NCER ’13 is a collaborative effort and we invite you to come aboard.

Why YOU Should Join Us as a Sponsor

Aligning your organization with NCER ‘13 provides you with the opportunity to:

• strengthen industry relationships
• interact with key decision makers
• demonstrate new equipment
• showcase your services
• reinforce your continued commitment to ecosystem restoration

Take advantage of this occasion to and before attendees from governmental, private, non-profit, and contracting organizations.

Sponsors will be recognized:

• on the NCER ’13 web site
• in the printed Program Book given to all participants
• on conference signage throughout the host venue
• “on screen” in all of the meeting rooms throughout the week
• in promotional announcements distributed to more than 10,000 individuals across the country on a frequent basis

The sooner you sign up as a sponsor, the more coverage you will receive throughout the coming months.

Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsors receive complimentary exhibit space for one or more 10’x10’ exhibit booths in addition to complimentary registrations based on your level of support. Space is limited – so don’t delay – contact us today to solidify your support.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have many exciting sponsorship options to choose from.

If you lock in at the GOLD LEVEL your company will be prominently recognized on a customized logo’d item given to each attendee. This sponsorship opportunity includes an imprint of the your company’s logo on one side of the item and the NCER 2013 conference logo on the other. These items will be included in the attendee registration packet, and generate continued visibility for your company even after the conference is over. Choose from one of the following promotional items to generate premium, long-lasting visibility for your company – at no extra charge!

• Eco-friendly Recycled Conference Tote - Help NCER 2013 be eco-friendly by providing conference attendees a tote bag that can be used following the meeting as a reusable shopping bag (great for folks who live in cities where plastic shopping bags have been banned).

• Drink Huggy/Coozie – Provide each attendee with a drink huggy/coozie they’ll be able to use at the conference and for years to come.

• Mouse Pad – Give conference attendees a daily reminder of your organization by providing them with a new mouse pad for their work station.

• Reusable Water Bottle – Help NCER 2013 be even more eco-friendly by providing attendees with a reusable water bottle to be used during and after the conference.

Click here for a print-friendly version of the Sponsorship Opportunities

Click here for a print-friendly version diagram of the Exhibit Hall & Poster Display Room.

Sign Up to Become a Sponsor

To lock in your sponsorship, CLICK HERE to fill out an ONLINE Sponsorship Commitment Form. Simply fill out the form, indicate your sponsorship preference and continue advancing to the next screen until you arrive at payment instructions. You can conveniently pay by credit card OR check using the online form. PRINT A COPY of your sponsorship confirmation once you have completed the online process. You will also receive a copy of the confirmation form by email. Please keep this on file for future reference.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon receipt of your sponsorship payment, we will contact you to finalize remaining details of your participation as a sponsor, including confirmation of a booth assignment and instructions on how to use your complimentary registrations.

Sponsorships will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis after payment is received. Payment must be received by May 1, 2013 to be recognized in print.

CLICK HERE to print a hard copy of the NCER ’13 Sponsorship Commitment Form.

Graphics Requirements for Sponsor Recognition After you make the commitment to become a meeting sponsor, we will need your organization's logo for the website as well as for various printed media. Please email us TWO FILES of your logo. We need a .jpg or .tif file - AND - an .eps file of the full color large format version of your logo (MINIMUM 300 dpi) to bmt@ufl.edu. Files with a minimum of 300 DPI resolution are required to assure the clearest reproduction of your logo in print and electronic media.

A Few Words of Thanks to Our Sponsors

On behalf of the entire Planning Committee, we wish to thank all of the organizations that take the extra step to partner with us by being a sponsor. We heartily encourage all meeting participants to stop by the exhibit booths of our sponsors and personally thank them for their extra help in making NCER 2013 a success.

Questions?

If you have questions about NCER ’13 and want to know more about how your organization can get involved as an active partner, contact Beth Miller-Tipton at: bmt@ufl.edu.

CLICK HERE to open PDF of Program Book including
Conference Abstracts