OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSORSHIP
The Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo is the most comprehensive fuel, food, and convenience retailing event in the Southwest United States. This is your “one-stop-shop” to connect with owners/operators, top-level executives, buyers, and merchandisers under one roof! Engage in dynamic educational sessions, network, exchange knowledge, and display your products and services while generating leads that will grow your business.
Exhibitors 330+ exhibit booths representing 263 companies from 38 states across the country showcased their products and services in 2014.
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Car Wash and Quick Lube Centers Convenience Store Chains Fuel Marketers and Wholesalers Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Grocery Wholesalers and Distributors Major Oil Companies Single Store Operators Specialty Stores and Dollar Stores
75% 2,000+
Attendees in 2014 were CEO’s, Presidents, Owners, Vice Presidents, Marketing, and Sales Executives. Overall attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor participation expected in 2015.
Expand your network and grow your business! Attendees from 22 states and 3 countries were in attendance at the 2014 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo.
Industries Represented:
/ Beverages / Business Services / Car Wash / Foodservice & Food Service Equipment / Grocery/Candy/Snacks / Non-Food Products / Petroleum Equipment & Services / Petroleum Products / Related Products/Services / Technology / Tobacco/Tobacco Related
WI
CA
IA
UT
NH MI OH
IL
VA NC
MO OK TX
AR LA
PA
TN
CT NJ MD
Vietnam
GA Mexico
FL
PLATINUM ($10,000) GOLD ($7,500) SILVER ($5,000)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BRONZE ($2,000)
Badge Lanyards $7,500 Member / $10,000 Non-Member High visibility, exclusivity, exposure...check! Make your company logo and brand top-of-mind for show-goers.
Expo Bags $7,500 Member / $10,000 Non-Member A must have for all attendees! Align your company logo next to the Expo’s for all attendees to see.
Aisle Signs & Expo Bag Inserts (11 Available) $1,000 Member / $1,500 Non-Member Give your brand a boost, help show-goers navigate the exhibit hall, and be a part of the buzz! Include your company logo on eye-catching aisle signs prominently displayed from the exhibit hall rafters and include a promotional item or flyer in over 2,000 expo bags.
MAIL PAYMENTS TO:
Sponsor Information
Texas Food & Fuel Association 401 W 15th Street, Suite 510 Austin, TX 78701 Tel: 512.617.4303 Fax: 512.477.4239 Email: kwallace@txfoodandfuel.org
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SPONSORSHIP SELECTION & PAYMENT
Method of Payment Check. Check number: _______________________ Please make checks payable to Texas Food & Fuel Association Credit Card: Please check one of the following and complete the information below. CREDIT CARD #
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Gain visibility, stimulate sales, and increase brand loyalty!
Questions? Contact Annette Hicks: 512.617.4302 ahicks@txfoodandfuel.org
Advertise in the Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo Show Guide and reach key decision-makers and innovators. Email advertise@txfoodandfuel.org to request a 2015 Media Guide.
Confirmations Upon acceptance of your application, the principal contact named at the top of the form will receive an e-mail confirming your sponsorship. All correspondence regarding conference logistics will be sent to the principal contact. This includes the confirmation letter, invoices, shipping deadlines and instructions, sponsor registration, etc.
Payment & Cancellation The sponsoring company agrees to pay the published sponsorship fee once the application has been submitted and accepted by Texas Food & Fuel Association. Invoices will be generated and sent to the principal contact by e-mail. Payment is requested within 30 days. Outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to publication of company names/logos on sponsorship materials.
Sponsorships may not be cancelled. Upon signing the agreement, there are costs incurred on behalf of the sponsor and the full, published amount must be paid. Sponsorship Rules & Regulations By signing the application/contract, each organization, its employees, representatives and/or contractors, agrees to abide by these rules and regulations and any amendments or additions made to them.
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 11:45 am – 6:30 pm
Exhibitor Move-In Expo Registration PAC Golf Tournament - Registration, Driving Range, and Buffet Luncheon - Shotgun Start at 1pm (Florida Scramble) / Awards Reception at 6pm
*Evening Reserved for Exhibitors & Suppliers Hospitality
8:00 am – 12:00 noon 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:00 – 9:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 10:30 – 10:45 am 10:45 – 11:45 am
Exhibitor Move-In Expo Registration Opening Session & Inspirational Breakfast Tour of Texas Video Presentation Networking Break Educational Sessions Petroleum Track Back to Basics… How To Achieve a Penalty Free UST Inspection
11:45 am – 12:00 noon 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Professional Development Track The Customer Experience
Retail Track The Next “Target”: Shifting Liabilities & Merchant Compliance Under New Credit Card Rules
Professional Development Track Train to Retain
Networking Break Educational Sessions Petroleum Track Under Construction
1:00 – 6:00 pm 1:00 – 6:00 pm 6:00 – 7:00 pm 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Retail Track Winning Foodservice Strategies
Expo Open PAC Silent Auction Welcome Reception Casino Night, Hosted by the Wranglers Committee
*Evening Reserved for Exhibitors & Suppliers Hospitality
8:00 – 9:30 am 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 9:00 am 9:00 – 10:00 am
Brand Meetings: ALON, ExxonMobil, & Phillips 66 Expo Registration Exhibitor Arrival Educational Session
SCHEDULE
Professional Development Track Successfully Navigating a Sea of Change
10:00 – 11:30 am 10:00 am – 12:00 noon 10:00 am – 1:30 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 12:00 noon 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm 1:30 – 6:30 pm
Brand Meetings: Chevron & Valero PAC Silent Auction Expo Open Exhibit Hall Luncheon PAC Silent Auction Bidding Ends and Winners Announced Brand Meetings: Shell & CITGO Exhibitor Move-Out