2024 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE
ABOUT APA FLORIDA WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION
The Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida) is the state-level resource for networking and professional development. With nearly 3,200 professional planners, we are one of the largest chapters in the nation. APA Florida provides statewide leadership in the development of sustainable communities by advocating excellence in planning, providing professional development for its members, and working to protect and enhance the natural and built environments.
MEMBERSHIP BREAKDOWN APA Florida enjoys a strong mix of planning professionals from all levels of the public and private sectors, including:
Regional Planning Councils/BOCCs/MPOs Main Street programs State agencies Historic preservation agencies Water management districts County/city planning/transportation departments Federal and military agencies Consulting firms working for local, state, and federal governments Developers
MEMBER AREAS OF EXPERTISE County/city planning commissioners, managers | Military, spaceport, airport facilities | Ports and coastal waterways | Trail, greenways, parks and recreation | Transportation, multimodal, traffic engineering | Redevelopment, industrial, land use | Historic preservation and reuse | Stormwater, wastewater management | SmartCities, AV, AI, innovation entrepreneurs | Aging in place, older populations | Students
GUIDING PRINCIPLES Create & Encourage
Assure & Provide
Integrated and coordinated planning systems; resilient and sustainable communities; and use of appropriate techniques to foster equitable economic development.
Access to fully funded existing and future infrastructure needs; equal access to safe, healthy environments; and meaningful and responsible citizen participation.
Integrate, Balance & Respect Greater public/private cooperation and accountability; public and private sector perspectives; and local land use authority.
Anticipate & Strengthen Long-range land, water, and other natural resource management; and Florida's commitment to growth management.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS Annual Sponsors will be featured throughout the full year of APA Florida. The annual level also includes event-exclusive opportunities at the Florida Planning Conference each year. For more detailed information please contact APA Florida Executive Director Stefanie Svisco at ssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
25% Florida DBE Discount If you are a Florida-based minority-, female-, or veteran-owned business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Management Services or a Florida-based disadvantaged business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Transportation, you are eligible for a 25% discount for all annual sponsorship levels.
Sponsorship Levels DIAMOND
$12,000
SAPPHIRE
$10,000
EMERALD
$7,500
RUBY
$6,000
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS DIAMOND
SAPPHIRE
EMERALD
RUBY
Complimentary registrations for the Florida Planning Conference
5
4
3
2
Conference event extra tickets (mobile tours, workshops, and receptions)
5
4
3
2
Booth
Booth
Booth
Table
2
1
1
1
Recognition on APA Florida Communications and Website Recognition in all conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage, social media Recognition as an Annual Sponsor at all APA Florida events Recognition on all printed conference materials as a Annual Sponsor Business card ad in Florida Planning Magazine + website directory for one year Complimentary JobMart ads all year Flag with logo for Opening Reception walkway + other conference events
Complimentary exhibit booth or display table in exhibit hall Full page ad in conference program & Florida Planning Magazine Linked logo on chapter website homepage Complimentary one-year, Chapter-only membership (new members only) Invitation to attend dinner with leadership of APA Florida at FPC Recognition at the conference Opening Plenary and Closing Luncheon Invitation to present a session during the Florida Planning Conference* Reserved seating and recognition at conference opening keynote and awards luncheon Branded sign at conference registration booth Preferred exhibitor placement at Florida Planning Conference * Pending approval of Conference Host Committee.
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
All Annual Sponsorships also include exclusive Florida Planning Conference opportunities. Select one of the following based on your sponsorship level:*
DIAMOND At conference mobile app Event wifi Logo Design Opening Plenary Speaker Keynote Lunch Speaker Closing Brunch Speaker Closing Reception (Thursday night) Logo on Keynote Luncheon Ticket Logo on Boxed Lunch (Wednesday) Logo on Closing Brunch (Friday)
EMERALD Lanyards Welcome Bags Transportation to Thursday Reception Entertainment at Tuesday Reception Wednesday Adventure Night Sponsor Headshots Interview Room Pre-Conference Sessions (Tuesday) Refreshment Break
* Based on availability at time of submission of written sponsorship pledge.
SAPPHIRE Tuesday Opening Reception at hotel Logo on Hotel Room Key Selfie Swing Parking Sponsorship Student Poster Contest Award Winner Breakfast (Wednesday) Wednesday Breakfast Thursday Breakfast Friday Breakfast
RUBY Wednesday Morning Refreshment Break Wednesday Afternoon Refreshment Break Thursday Morning Refreshment Break Thursday Afternoon Refreshment Break
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship Levels One-time Contributions
PLATINUM GOLD
$4,500 $3,500
SILVER
$2,500
BRONZE
$1,000
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER
$500
Conference Sponsors will be featured throughout the promotion of the Florida Planning Conference. The sponsorship level will allow you to gain access to our members at our biggest event of the year. For more detailed information please contact APA Florida Executive Director Stefanie Svisco at ssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
25% Florida DBE Discount If you are a Florida-based minority-, female-, or veteran-owned business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Management Services or a Florida-based disadvantaged business enterprise certified by the Florida Department of Transportation, you are eligible for a 25% discount for all sponsorship levels except Conference Supporter. Exhibitor packages not included.
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS *PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
CONFERENCE SUPPORTER
1 year
6 mos.
3 mos.
3 mos.
3 mos.
Ad in conference program
Full
Half
Half
Quarter
Ad in Florida Planning Magazine
Full
Half
Half
Half
2
2
1
Booth
Table
Recognition on Florida Planning Conference Website Recognition on all printed conference materials Business card ad in Florida Planning Magazine + website online directory Linked logo on homepage of conference website
Half
Recognition in all conference communications: verbal, on-screen and on-site signage, social media Acknowledgement in Florida Planning Magazine Complimentary conference registrations Complimentary one-year, Chapter-only membership (for new members only) Complimentary exhibit space Flag with logo for Opening Reception walkway + other conference events
Additionally, the Platinum Conference Sponsorship includes these exclusive opportunities of one of the following. (Based on availability at time of submission of written sponsorship pledge.): Registration Desk Speaker Ready Room Quiet Room
Mother's Room Charging Station
All acknowledgement will be via signage and in the conference program.
CONFERENCE SPONSOR EXHIBIT OPTIONS
Full Display Booth Priced at $1,400 includes:
All of our booths are set up with a sturdy pipe structure and professional drape backdrop in an 8foot x 10-foot space, each in a prime spot on our exhibit hall floor. All booths are customizable and can accommodate any and all of your banners, signs, and equipment. Power connections are available for an additional charge.
Each booth comes conference ready with: A 6-foot banquet table and a clean, professional table cloth Two chairs A wastebasket If you want your business to stand out, the full display booth is the perfect way to make an impact at the Florida Planning Conference!
CONFERENCE SPONSOR EXHIBIT OPTIONS
Table Top Display Priced at $900 includes:
All of our table top displays are a flexible and cost effective option to be featured on the Florida Planning Conference exhibit floor. Based on the venue, each table top display package comes with: A 6-foot banquet table or a standard high top table with a table cloth Two chairs A wastebasket Table top displays are perfect for a more interactive experience between you and conference goers in the midst of our bustling exhibit hall!
florida.planning.org/sponsorships APA Florida 2017 Delta Blvd. Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL 32303 o: 850-201-3272 e: connect@floridaplanning.org w: florida.planning.org