Welcome New Members:

Grote Industries, Inc. J.L. Darling Corporation Joseph T. Ryerson & Sons, Inc. Central Illinois Manufacturing Company

May Member Anniversaries:

20 Years:

Hawkins Mfg. Inc.

15 Years:

Big Bee Metal Mfg. Co. Inc.Kelley Manufacturing Co.

10 Years:

PNS Tech

5 Years:

Roadruner Mfg. LLC GFC






Phone: 314.878.2304
Speakers and Program Information

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Sponsorship Opportunities  

Over the last several years, members have inquired about sponsoring events during our Fall Convention. This will never be something we try to push on our members, but if you have an interest in sponsoring an event, the opportunity is now available.

Sponsorship opportunities are available only to members of our Association. Contact the office at (314) 878-2304 for details.


Internet Kiosk and
Joint Industry e-Message System
 

Cost: $ 600               Number Available: Six   
Status:
available for 2011, 2012

Provides attendees with internet access for checking email.

The joint e-message system allows members from both Associations to leave and retrieve electronic messages for anyone registered with either group.  

Laptop computers are provided in the Joint Message Center for attendee's use. Sponsor may display a banner in the message center and on the e-message screen, along with links to sponsor's website. Sponsor will be noted with their name and logo in the official program and in the October issue of the new Ag Innovator magazine.


Wednesday Morning Coffee Service
Cost:  $ 500              Number Available:  One   
Status:
  available for 2011, 2012 

Wednesday morning is when many of our attendees will be at the Registration Desk looking to make contact with other attendees who are arriving. Coffee will be provided from 7:00 -11:00a.

Sponsor may display signage near coffee service and provide printed sales information.   Association will provide signage showing sponsor's name, in addition to being noted with their name and logo in the official program and in the October issue of the new Ag Innovator magazine.


Saturday Morning Coffee Service

Cost:  $ 300                 Number Available:  One   
Status:
  available for 2011, 2012 

There is no breakfast on the program for Saturday morning. Many of our attendees will be at the Registration Desk looking to make contact with other attendees prior to the General Sessions. Coffee will be provided from 7:00 - 9:00a.

Sponsor may display signage near coffee service and provide printed sales information.   Association will provide signage showing sponsors name in addition to being noted with name and logo in the official program and in the October issue of the new Ag Innovator magazine.

Saturday General Session Refreshment Break 

Cost:  $ 500                 Number Available:  Two  
Status:
  avilable for 2011, 2012

Situated between our two General Sessions on Saturday morning. Sponsors will be mentioned and thanked during both sessions, in addition to their name and logo on screen at the end of session one, during the break and at the start of the second session.

Sponsor may display signage near the refreshments and provide printed sales information.  Association will provide signage showing sponsors name, in addition to being noted with name and logo in the official program
and in the October issue of the new Ag Innovator magazine.


In Room Delivery by Hotel Staff

Cost: 
 Based on delivery charges per room. Call office for details.
Number Available:  Three - cost per room reduced based on the number of sponsors. 
Status:
  Two Available 

Sponsor will have their promotional items (golf balls, water bottles, pens and brochures, etc.) delivered to the attendees hotel rooms by the Hotel Staff. 


New Member Reception 
Cost: $2,000          Number Available: One   
Status: 
Available for 2011, 2012.

This is a special reception where the Association's Board of Directors welcomes new members and thanks the new member sponsors. Sponsors will be thanked by the President of the Association and ask to explain the goods or services they provide to our members. 


Welcome Reception 
Cost $ 5,000                 Number Available:  One   
Status:  SOLD
for 2011, Available for 2012

Signage at door area to welcome guests as they arrive. Sponsor will be thanked by the President during the Reception. A Banner Ad will be on the Projection Screen during reception. 


Session Speakers  
Cost $ 500 - $1,000     Number Available:  Four  
Status:  Available for 2011


Sponsor may display signage in room during the session and will be thanked by the Association President at the opening of the session.  Ad in Printed Program, October Ag Innovation magazine and on Projection Screen prior to start of the session. 

Sessions Available:


Wednesday

Special Interest Session with Gene Schmittgens  
  What "triggers" an environmental compliance obligation?


Thursday

Special Interest Session with Rick Johnson
  Leading Panel Discussion on  Making Distribution Work for All Partners

Friday
Special Interest Sessions with Brian McGrath
  Successful Negoation of Distribution Agreements
  Compliance with State Warranty Statutes

Saturday Morning
General Session on 2012 Farm Bill
Status:  SOLD for 2011, Available for 2012