2025SPONSORSHIPGUIDE
ABOUTAPAFLORIDA
WHOWE ARE
OUR MISSION
TheFloridaChapteroftheAmericanPlanningAssociation(APAFlorida)isthestate-level resourcefornetworkingandprofessionaldevelopment.Withnearly3,200professional planners,weareoneofthelargestchaptersinthenation.
APAFloridaprovidesstatewideleadershipinthedevelopmentofsustainablecommunitiesby advocatingexcellenceinplanning,providingprofessionaldevelopmentforitsmembers,and workingtoprotectandenhancethenaturalandbuiltenvironments.
MEMBERSHIPBREAKDOWN
APAFloridaenjoysastrongmixof planningprofessionalsfromall levelsofthepublicandprivate sectors,including:
RegionalPlanningCouncils/BOCCs/MPOs
MainStreetprograms
Stateagencies
Historicpreservationagencies
Watermanagementdistricts
County/cityplanning/transportationdepartments
Federalandmilitaryagencies
Consultingfirmsworkingforlocal,state,andfederal governments Developers
MEMBERAREASOFEXPERTISE
County/cityplanningcommissioners,managers|Military,spaceport,airportfacilities|Portsandcoastalwaterways|Trail,greenways,parksandrecreation| Transportation,multimodal,trafficengineering|Redevelopment,industrial,landuse|Historicpreservationandreuse|Stormwater,wastewater management |SmartCities,AV, AI,innovationentrepreneurs|Aginginplace,olderpopulations|Students
GUIDINGPRINCIPLES
Create&Encourage
Integratedandcoordinated planningsystems;resilient andsustainable communities;anduseof appropriatetechniquesto fosterequitableeconomic development.
Assure&Provide
Accesstofullyfunded existingandfuture infrastructureneeds;equal accesstosafe,healthy environments;and meaningfulandresponsible citizenparticipation.
Integrate,Balance &Respect
Greaterpublic/private cooperationand accountability;public andprivatesector perspectives;andlocal landuseauthority.
Anticipate&Strengthen
Long-rangeland,water,and othernaturalresource management;andFlorida's commitmenttogrowth management.
AnnualSponsorswillbefeaturedthroughout thefullyearofAPAFlorida.Theannuallevel alsoincludesevent-exclusiveopportunitiesat theFloridaPlanningConferenceeachyear.
Formoredetailedinformationpleasecontact APAFloridaExecutiveDirectorStefanieSvisco atssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
SponsorshipLevels
25%FloridaDBEDiscount
IfyouareaFlorida-basedminority-,female-,or veteran-ownedbusinessenterprisecertifiedby theFloridaDepartmentofManagementServices oraFlorida-baseddisadvantagedbusiness enterprisecertifiedbytheFloridaDepartmentof Transportation,youareeligiblefora25%discount forallannualsponsorshiplevels.
ANNUALSPONSORSHIPBENEFITS
RecognitiononAPAFloridaChapterandConferenceWebsites
Recognitioninallconferenceverbal,digital,andprintcommunications
RecognitionasanAnnualSponsoratallAPAFloridaevents
1/2pageadinExhibitorGuideasaAnnualSponsor
BusinesscardadinFloridaPlanningMagazine+websitedirectoryforoneyear
ComplimentaryJobMartadsallyear
FlagwithlogoforOpeningReceptionwalkway+otherconferenceevents
ComplimentaryregistrationsfortheFloridaPlanningConference
Conferenceeventextratickets(mobiletours,workshops,andreceptions)
Complimentaryexhibitboothordisplaytableinexhibithall
Adonconferenceapp+fullpageadinFloridaPlanningMagazine
Linkedlogoonchapterwebsitehomepageandbanneradsonnewwebsite
Complimentaryone-year,Chapter-onlymembership(newmembersonly)
InvitationtoattenddinnerwithleadershipofAPAFloridaatFPC
RecognitionattheconferenceOpeningPlenaryandClosingLuncheon
InvitationtopresentasessionduringtheFloridaPlanningConference*
Reservedseatingandrecognitionatconference openingkeynoteandawardsluncheon
Brandedsignatconferenceregistrationbooth
PreferredexhibitorplacementatFloridaPlanningConference
*PendingapprovalofConferenceHostCommittee.
DIAMOND SAPPHIRE EMERALD RUBY
ANNUALSPONSORSHIPBENEFITS
AllAnnualSponsorshipsalsoincludeexclusiveFloridaPlanningConferenceopportunities.Selectoneofthefollowingbasedonyoursponsorshiplevel:*
DIAMOND SAPPHIRE
AtConferenceMobileApp
EventWifi
OpeningPlenarySpeaker
KeynoteLunchSpeaker
ClosingBrunchSpeaker
ClosingReception (Thursday)(2available)
KeynoteLuncheon(Thursday)
BoxedLunch(Wednesday)
ClosingBrunch(Friday)
OpeningReception(Tuesday)
LogoonHotelRoomKey
PhotoOpWall
ParkingSponsorship(2available)
StudentPosterContest
AwardWinnerBreakfast(Wednesday)
WednesdayBreakfast
ThursdayBreakfast
FridayBreakfast
LoungeSpace
StudentLoungeSpace
EDIBreakfast(Wednesday)
EMERALD RUBY
Lanyards
WelcomeBags
TransportationtoThursdayReception
EntertainmentatTuesdayReception
WednesdayAdventureNight
Headshots
InterviewRoom
Pre-ConferenceSessions(Tuesday)
RefreshmentBreak
ChargingStations(2sponsorsavailable)
*Basedonavailabilityattimeofsubmissionofwrittensponsorshippledge.
WednesdayMorningRefreshmentBreak
WednesdayAfternoonRefreshmentBreak
ThursdayMorningRefreshmentBreak
ThursdayAfternoonRefreshmentBreak
WhyPlanningWall
DuckHuntGifts
SignSponsor
ExecutiveCommitteeRefreshments(Tuesday)
ConferenceSponsorswillbefeaturedthroughout thepromotionoftheFloridaPlanningConference. Thesponsorshiplevelwillallowyoutogainaccess toourmembersatourbiggesteventoftheyear.
FormoredetailedinformationpleasecontactAPA FloridaExecutiveDirectorStefanieSviscoat ssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
25%FloridaDBEDiscount
IfyouareaFlorida-basedminority-,female-,or veteran-ownedbusinessenterprisecertifiedbythe FloridaDepartmentofManagementServicesora Florida-baseddisadvantagedbusinessenterprise certifiedbytheFloridaDepartmentof Transportation,youareeligiblefora25%discount forallsponsorshiplevelsexceptConference Supporter.Exhibitorpackagesnotincluded.
CONFERENCESPONSORSHIPBENEFITS
RecognitiononAPAFloridachapterandconferencewebsites
1/4pageadinExhibitorGuide
BusinesscardadinFloridaPlanningMagazine +websiteonlinedirectory
Linkedlogoonhomepageofconferencewebsite
AdonConferenceApp
AdinFloridaPlanningMagazine
Recognitioninallconferenceverbal,digital, andprintcommunications
AcknowledgementinFloridaPlanningMagazine
Complimentaryone-year,Chapter-only membership(fornewmembersonly)
Complimentaryexhibitspace
FlagwithlogoforOpeningReceptionwalkway+otherconferenceevents
Additionally,thePlatinumConference Sponsorshipincludesthese exclusiveopportunitiesofoneofthefollowing.(Basedonavailability attimeofsubmissionofwrittensponsorshippledge.):
RegistrationDesk
SpeakerReadyRoom
QuietRoom
Mother'sRoom
WaterStation(6available)
StaffRoom(4available)
WellnessBreaks(2available)
Allacknowledgementwill be viasignageandinthe conferenceapp.
*PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Pricedat$1,400includes:
Eachboothcomesconferencereadywith:
A6-footbanquettableandaclean, professionaltablecloth
Twochairs
Awastebasket
Ifyouwantyourbusinesstostandout,thefull displayboothistheperfectwaytomakeanimpact attheFloridaPlanningConference!
Allofourboothsaresetupwithasturdypipe structureandprofessionaldrapebackdropinan8footx10-footspace,eachinaprimespotonour exhibithallfloor.Allboothsarecustomizableand canaccommodateanyandallofyourbanners, signs,andequipment. Powerconnectionsare availableforanadditionalcharge.
CONFERENCESPONSOREXHIBITOPTIONS
TableTopDisplay
Pricedat$900includes:
Allofourtabletopdisplaysareaflexibleandcost effectiveoptiontobefeaturedontheFlorida PlanningConferenceexhibitfloor.
Basedonthevenue,eachtabletopdisplay packagecomeswith:
A6-footbanquettableorastandardhightop tablewithatablecloth
Twochairs
Awastebasket
Tabletopdisplaysareperfectforamore interactiveexperiencebetweenyouand conferencegoersinthemidstofourbustling exhibithall!
