Sponsorship Information

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Get your name out in front of the right audience! Become a sponsor of the USCC 2009 Conference now.

Why Become a Sponsor?

Sponsors demonstrate support for the US Composting Council and its efforts to expand the US Compost and Organics Recycling Industry. Equipment Manufacturers, Product suppliers and Service Providers show support for an industry that spends Millions of dollars annually on their products. A healthy and growing compost industry is good for the environment and good for your businesses.

Promotional benefits included:

  • Listing in all conference advertisements, e-mails and conference program & participants package
  • Listing in all conference mailings to more than 4,000 composting facilities and 4.500 companies, associations and agencies affiliated with the composting and wood waste industry
  • Reduced rates for advertising in conference program book
  • Listing on various banners, conference signage and website
  • Members profile in newsletter
  • At the $1,000 level, in addition to the above benefits, sponsors receive a two week banner advertisement on the USCC list serve. This places your company’s products and services in front of more than 800 composters, government officials, consultants and those that make the buying decisions
  • At the $2,500 level, in addition to the above benefits, sponsors receive a four week banner advertisement on the USCC List Serve, a $400 value at no charge and a 1/3 page ad in the conference edition of the USCC newsletter. Sponsors also receive preferred selection of available booth space
  • At the $5,000 level, in addition to the above benefits, sponsors receive a _ page ad in the Conference Program Book (a $500 value) and a _ page color ad in each of the next 4 issues of the USCC Newsletter (a $1,500 value).
  • At the $7,500 level, in addition to the above, sponsors receive a full page ads in these publications (a $3,500 value).
  • At the $10,000 level, in addition to the above, sponsors receive one complimentary Exhibit Booth and two complimentary registrations to the conference and trade show (a $5,300 value).
  • At the $15,000 level, in addition to the above, sponsors receive three additional complimentary registrations to the conference and trade show (a $6,500 value).

The earlier you committ to a sponsorship the more recognition you will receive!

sponsorship levels

Double Platinum Level > $15,000 or more
Double Gold Level > $10,000 - $14,999
Platinum Level > $7,500.00 - $9,999
Gold Level > $5,000 – $7,499
Silver Level > $2,500 – $4,999
Bronze Level > $1,000 – $2,499
Benefactor > $500 – $999

Event Sponsorships are available for:
Welcome Reception > $10,000*
Exhibitors Reception > $15,000*
Awards Luncheon > $12,500*
Conference Breaks & Breakfasts in Exhibit Hall > $ 4,500 each**
Keynote Speaker > $ 5,000
Networking Breakfasts in Breakout Rooms > $ 2,500 each
Pre-conference Training Courses & Workshops > $ 2,500 each***
Conference Attache > $ 5,000

Equipment Demonstration Sponsorship
SOLD TO VERMEER Luncheon at Host Compost Facility > $ 5,000*
Transportation (buses for attendees) > $ 3,500*
Tent, Tables and Chairs > $ 2,500*
SOLD TO MORBARK Hard Hats > $ 2,000*
Morning Refreshments (coffee, pastries, etc.) > $ 1,000
SOLD TO MIDWEST BIOSYSTEMS Bottled Water > $ 1,000

*Co-Sponsorship available
**4 breaks & 2 breakfast sponsors available
***10 training courses to choose from

Luncheon Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring events at the Equipment Demonstrations, contact the USCC office at 631.737.4931. Signage will be displayed prominently for all Sponsors.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to reach your targeted national audience all at one time in one setting!

 

Sponsorship Agreement

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Sponsorship Agreement

Please enter your company name as you wish to appear in promotional materials related to the Conference
hereby agrees to contribute the sum of $ payable to the US Composting Council to become a "sponsor" of the Annual Conference to be held January 26-29, 2009, Houston, Texas.

Sponsorship Levels

Contribution of $15,000 or more
Contribution between $10,000 and $14,999
Contribution between $7,500 and $9,999
Contribution between $5,000 and $7,499
Contribution between $2,500 and $4,999
Contribution between $1,000 and $2,499
Contribution between $500 and $999

Event Sponsorship

$10,000*
$15,000*
$12,500*
$4,500 each** x
$4,500 each** x
$5,000
$1,500 each x
$2,500 each†† x
$5,000

* Co-Sponsorships Available
** 4 Breaks & 2 Breakfast Sponsors Available
In Breakout Rooms
†† 10 Training courses: USCC "Foundations of Compost", Health & Safety Training for Compost Facility Personnel, Odor Management & Odor Control for Windrow Composting, Taking Composting to the Next Level: Using Forced Aeration for Food Wastes, Manures and Other Organics, Tracking Your Carbon Footprint: A Primer to Understanding and Inventorying Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Compost Benefits and Usage in Vineyards: Growing Better Grapes, Recipes, Compost Applications and Compost Production, Compost Marketers Toolkit, Compost Use in Agriculture, Horticulture & Landscaping, How to Develop a Successful Organics Diversion Program, Compost Use for Erosion Control and Storm Water Management, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities "Green Roof Design 101"

Equipment Demonstration Sponsorships

$5,000*
$3,500*
$2,500*
$2,000*
$1,000
$1,000