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2015
Prospectus
2015 Sponsorship
Exhibitor’s Prospectus
National Sheriffs’ Association
Annual Conference & Exhibition
Baltimore, Maryland
June 26-July 1, 2015
The exhibit hall provides sheriffs and their staff an opportunity to view
the latest technology and talk with vendors to become better informed.
It also provides us hands-on resource material that we can bring back
to our offices so all of interest can view it. The exhibit hall is a very
important part of our conference.
– Sheriff Harold Eavenson, Rockwall County, Texas
gather in Baltimore to see the current products for law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections personnel that you have to
offer.
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Sheriffs have buying power and authority for their counties. This is
your opportunity to make valuable contacts and develop relationships on the exhibit hall floor.
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Exclusive exhibition hours have been set aside so you can talk with
decision-makers without distraction.There will be training seminars,
health fair & competition zone, and prize drawings in the hall to
promote traffic as well as other incentives to ensure that sheriffs
walk through all the aisles, giving you the opportunity for face-toface selling time.
Sheriffs have buying power and authority for their counties. This is
your opportunity to make valuable contacts and develop relationships on the exhibit hall floor.
Exclusive exhibition hours have been set aside so you can talk with
decision-makers without distraction.There will be training seminars,
health fair & competition zone, and prize drawings in the hall to
promote traffic as well as other incentives to ensure that sheriffs
walk through all the aisles, giving you the opportunity for face-toface selling time.
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• A 5% DISCOUNT on ads placed in the pre-conference issue
of Sheriff magazine (deadline applies).
• A FREE Annual Sheriffs’ Directory, which includes the address,
phone/fax numbers, and email address for every sheriff ’s office
in the U.S. (distributed at the show).
• Exclusive exhibit hall hours.
• Evening networking opportunities with the nation’s sheriffs.
• Pre- and post-show attendee list (excluding opt out)
Exhibit Space Information
Most importantly, your company is one of a select group invited to
exhibit at NSA’s show because your products and services are of
immediate interest to our prestigious membership and conference
attendees!
National Sheriffs’ Association
1450 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3490
Phone: 800.424.7827 ext. 301 Fax: 703.842.6204
www.sheriffs.org
Why Exhibit at the NSA Conference?
Karen Killpack, CEM, Director of Corporate Relations and Sales
Email: kkillpack@sheriffs.org
Phone: 703.838.5331
NSA’s Annual Exhibition has been a sold-out show for the past
fourteen years. Industry suppliers from across the country recognize
that it is the place to be to reach the buying power of the nation’s
sheriffs. Your competition will be there, and so should you!
Demographics
Attendees from across the U.S. include sheriffs and their staff,
and jail and court security personnel. Also included are FBI, U.S.
Marshals, DEA, chiefs of police and ICE agents. Average 37004200 attendees, which includes approximately 1400 exhibiting
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Bring your products and services to the NSA Exhibit Hall. Sheriffs,
their appointed purchasing agents, and other qualified buyers will
gather in Baltimore to see the current products for law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections personnel that you have to
offer.
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Most importantly, your company is one of a select group invited to
exhibit at NSA’s show because your products and services are of
immediate interest to our prestigious membership and conference
attendees!
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NSA’s Annual Exhibition has been PHOTO
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show for the past
fourteen years. Industry suppliers from across the country recognize
that it is the place to be to reach the buying power of the nation’s
sheriffs. Your competition will be there, and so should you!
NSA’s 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Terri Hicks, Exhibits and Sales Specialist
Email: terrih@sheriffs.org
Phone: 703-838-5301
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At the National Sheriffs’ Association’s
Annual Conference & Exhibition,
we’ve made a commitment to provide
the optimum sales environment for both you
and your customers – the sheriffs of the U.S. –
because we know that our buyers really mean
business. Take advantage of this once-a-year marketing
opportunity and become a sponsor. There are many
exclusive sponsorship opportunities available to you at our
annual conference. Increase your exposure – be a sponsor.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Sponsor – $30,000*
Opportunity to have your company name/logo and booth
number on screen at the opening and general sessions; and verbal
recognition as conference sponsor during opening session. **This
sponsorship includes the opportunity to present a one-hour
seminar. Recognition on conference banner, conference program,
including full-page ad on back cover, NSA website, and conference
issue of Sheriff magazine. Four night complimentary mini-suite at
headquarters hotel (subject to hospitality suite restrictions).
Welcome Reception Sponsor – $25,000 exclusive
or $5,000 co-sponsor*
Welcome our attendees to Baltimore at the Welcome Reception
held Sunday evening. **This sponsorship also includes the
opportunity to present a one-hour seminar, as well as signage at
event, convention center banner, conference program, NSA website,
and conference issue of Sheriff magazine.
Conference Keynote Speaker – $25,000*
Sponsor the Opening Session Keynote Speaker. Your company
name and logo will appear on the video screen as well as signage at
the event. We will also invite a representative of your organization
to sit on the dais with the NSA Executive Committee and
introduce the Keynote Speaker. **This sponsorship also includes
the opportunity to present a one-hour seminar. Recognition in the
conference program, NSA website, and conference issue of Sheriff
magazine.
Signature Gift Bags – $20,000*
Deluxe gift bags given to each attendee so your ad message can be
used even after the conference. Let them be a walking ad for you.
Conference Mugs – $20,000*
Sponsor our President’s Conference Mugs. A unique keepsake
from the President’s year in office.
Exclusive Board of Director’s (BOD) Dinner –
$25,000*
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Host a private Saturday night dinner for the NSA BOD, Executive
Committee, and Past Presidents, location to TBD by NSA. Your
company will be recognized and given the opportunity to address
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First-Time Attendee Reception – $10,000*
Host NSA’s new member sheriffs and conference attendees.
Your company name will appear on the invitation sent by NSA.
Representatives from your company will be invited to speak at the
reception held Sunday afternoon. We will also provide you with a
pre-show mailing list of first time attendees so that your company
can send a personal invitation on behalf of you, the sponsor.
Continental Breakfast in the Hall – $25,000
exclusive or $5,000 co-sponsor*
This sponsorship will be offered Monday morning following the official
ribbon cutting. Not only will you be recognized in our conference
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Welcome our deputies and law enforcement personnel at a private
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Badge Holders – $6,000*
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Hotel Key Cards – $5,000*
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For Information on Sponsorship Opportunites Contact:
National
Sheriffs’ Association
Natalie DeSoto
Karen
Killpack,
CEM, Director of Corporate Relations and Sales
Account
Executive
Phone:800.424.7827
717.430.2227ext
Cell:
Phone:
331717.580.8184
or 703.838.5331
Email: natalie.desoto@theYGSgroup.com
Email: kkillpack@sheriffs.org • www.sheriffs.org
PHOTO CREDIT: VISIT BALTIMORE
Advertising Opportunities
Advertise in Our Conference Program
for extra exposure!
To reserve ad space or for a full media kit,
call Natalie DeSoto at The YGS Group, 717.580.8184
or ndesoto@sheriffs.org.
2015 Annual Conference
Program Advertising Rates
Cover 2 (4-color) ............................... $2,010
Cover 3 (4-color) ............................... $2,010
Full Page B&W (5” x 8”).................$ 950
Full Page 4-color.................................. $1,670
Note: No special position guaranteed in the
Conference Program (except covers) and
no agency commission.
Closing Dates:
Contract deadlines:
Materials deadlines:
May 7, 2015
May 21, 2015
Sponsorship Reservation
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First-Time Attendee Reception – $10,000
Conference Floor Guide – $3,500
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Registration Panels – $5,000
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Refreshments in the NSA Exhibit Hall Lounge – $2,500
Conference Gift Bags – $20,000
Conference Mugs – $20,000
Conference Pens – $3,000
Conference Registration Bags – $6,000
Badge Holders – $6,000
Hotel Key Cards – $5,000
Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance – $5,000
Exclusive Private Presidential Reception – $7,500
Ice Cream in Exhibit Hall – $2,500 (multiple sponsors)
Contact Information
Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________
State: _________________ Zip: ______________
Cell: ____________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Options:
Amount being sponsored: $____________________
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Card #: ______________________________________________________________
Exp Date: ___/____/____ Name on Card: __________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
SUBMIT FORM
Natalie DeSoto
or
FAX Executive
to 703.842.6204
Account
National
Sheriffs’ Association
Phone: 717.430.2227
Cell: 717.580.8184
Karen
Killpack,
CEM, Director of
Fax: 717.825.2171
Corporate
Relations and Sales
Email:
natalie.desoto@theYGSgroup.com
Phone: 703.838.5331
Email: kkillpack@sheriffs.org
www.sheriffs.org