2024 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER 3 RD – 6 TH , 2024 J.W. MARRIOTT SCOTTSDALE CAMELBACK INN RESORT & SPA
For more information, contact Rob Steinmann | rsteinmann@wga.com or 949.885.2266
WHY SPONSOR ?
The Western Growers Annual Meeting is an exceptional opportunity to build awareness of your brand through face-to-face networking with the agricultural industry’s elite leaders from hundreds of organizations. Share your company’s message with the brightest minds in the fresh produce industry, including hundreds of Western Growers members, the Board of Directors and Western Growers’ executive leadership. BENEFITS OF BECOMING A SPONSOR • Highlight your organization’s brand and messaging with a captive, engaged audience
• Connect with Western Growers board members, past and present, to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges
• Collect new leads to engage and nurture after the event
• Meet with Western Growers experts to get your business questions answered in real time
NETWORK. LEARN.
EXPERIENCE THE FINEST IN THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY.
The Western Growers Annual Meeting is the premier networking event for the fresh produce industry. With the industry in a constant state of change, the best way to ensure the sustainability of farming for future generations is to come together as one community—as one voice. Each year, Western Growers brings together this community of owners, families, employees and suppliers to learn and network. By connecting face-to-face with your peers and industry thought leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the key issues affecting agriculture today.
This year, join us at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.
ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS BY THE NUMBERS
Industry Partners 500+
Growers, Shippers and
Partners Represented 200+
California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico Farms and Industry
and photos posted 100k
Media distributions, mentions
10
Interactive Networking Events
1
Really Awesome Networking App
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
WESTERN GROWERS MEMBER U.S. OPERATIONS
Grower
Sourcing
Processing/ Distribution
Marketing
THE TOP 20 MEMBER COMMODITIES
Almonds Avocados Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Celery Cherries Garlic
Lettuce Oranges Peaches Pistachios Plums & Prunes
Raspberries Strawberries Tomatoes Tangerines Walnuts
Grapes Lemons
EVENT RECOGNITION • Presentation video and remarks at the exclusive Diamond Breakfast • Presenting sponsor for the Conference (Maximum 5) • One minute video at chosen event (Chairman’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner) • Podium acknowledgment for all major events • Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at all of the following: Featured Sessions, Lunches, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners and Award of Honor Dinner • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL • Logo included in all attendee recruitment emails • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website • Logo included in printed conference guide • Full page ad placed in limited number of premium positions in printed Conference Guide, distributed at event • Rotating logo included on event mobile app • Social media recognition • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) representatives for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) Full Conference Registration passes, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament) • Six (6) additional tickets for Party with the Partners • VIP Reserved table at each event during Conference • Invitation to attend March and July board meetings
DIAMOND LEVEL $50,000
SOLD OUT
INQUIRE ABOUT WAITLIST
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
EVENT RECOGNITION • Podium acknowledgment for sponsored event • Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one of the following: Featured Session, Lunch, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners, or Award of Honor Dinner • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website • Logo included in printed conference guide • Full page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo included on event mobile app • Social media recognition • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Four (4) passes for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) Full Conference Registration passes, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament) • Five (5) additional tickets for Party with the Partners • VIP Reserved table at one major event during Conference
PLATINUM LEVEL $35,000
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
EVENT RECOGNITION • Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one of the following: Featured Sessions, Lunch, Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception, Party with the Partners, or Award of Honor Dinner • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • A 1/2-page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo included on event mobile app • Social media recognition • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Three (3) passes for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Three (3) Full Conference Registration passes, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament) • Four (4) additional tickets for Party with the Partners
GOLD LEVEL $25,000
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
EVENT RECOGNITION • Major event sponsorship, signage with logo at one event: Featured Session, Lunch, Golf Tournament, or Welcome Reception • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • A 1/3-page horizontal ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Two (2) Full Conference Registration Passes, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch or Golf Tournament) • Three (3) additional tickets for Party with the Partners
SILVER LEVEL $10,000
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
EVENT RECOGNITION • Logo included on onsite signage
BRONZE LEVEL $5,000
PROMOTIONAL • Logo on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Logo included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members.
HOSPITALITY • Two (2) tickets for Party with the Partners
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
PROMOTIONAL • Listing on Annual Meeting registration site • Listing included in printed conference guide • Listing included on event mobile app • Listing included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members.
INDUSTRY PARTNER
LEVEL $1,500
HOSPITALITY • One (1) ticket for Party with the Partners
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
Diamond (Limited to 5 )
Industry Partner $1,500– $4,999
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE COMPARISON
Platinum Gold
Silver
Bronze
Member Pricing $50,000
$35,000
$25,000
$10,000 $5,000
Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
Attendee Recruitment Emails
Logo
Presenting Sponsor for Full Conference
Event Sponsorship – acknowledgment from the podium
All Major Events
1 Event
Reserved Table
All Major Events
1 Event
1 Event 60 seconds
Video opportunity
VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
4
4
3
Conference Bag Insert (sponsor provided)
Social Media Recognition
Full Page Ad Premium Location
Ad in Conference Guide
Full Page Ad 1/2 Page Ad 1/3 Page Ad
Full Conference Registration Pass
4
4
3
2
Tickets for Party with the Partners
6
5
4
3
2
1
Printed Conference Guide
Logo
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Logo Listing
Annual Meeting Registration Website
Logo
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Logo Listing
Event Mobile App
Logo
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Logo Listing
Onsite Signage
Logo
Logo
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Logo Listing
Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine
Logo
Logo
Logo
Logo
Logo Listing
Post-event Report
Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review
Benefits subject to change
Sponsor Branding Opportunities on next page
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
SPONSOR BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES Available for Silver Level Sponsors and above
Conference Bag Insert The sponsor has an opportunity to provide collateral or promotional items of their choosing to be placed in the Welcome Conference Bag that will be distributed to all 500+ attendees.
$1,500
Lanyards A highly-visible opportunity, the sponsor’s logo will be placed prominently on over 500+ attendee lanyards co-branded with the WG Annual Meeting logo . Attendees wear their lanyard through the entire conference.
$5,000
Conference Water Bottle Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Help keep attendees refreshed as they attend the Annual Meeting. High quality water bottle to be given to all registered attendees. The sponsor’s logo will be prominently displayed on one side of the bottle.
$5,000
Bar Sponsorship Sponsored signature cocktail with signage near bar and branded cocktail stirrers at Party with the Partners.
$7,500
Mobile App Sponsor logo on mobile app home screen, mobile app promotional signage, tent cards and promotional communications.
$5,000
Items pictured are shown as an example.
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
Diamond
Platinum
TM
Food & AgriBusiness
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
Gold
Silver
Bronze
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
Industry Partners
American Takii
Joe Produce
Barkley Ag Enterprises
JRG Attorneys at Law
BASF Corporation
Keithly-Williams Seeds
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
King City Nursery
Blue Book Services
MIXTEC Group
Blue Tech Water
MyLand, A Soil Healthy Company
Caine Law
Peartree+Belli Architects Inc
Cal.net Rural California Internet
Sakata Seed America
Emerald Packing
Sensitech
Feeding San Diego
Southern Valley Chemical Co
Frost, PLLC
Sturdy Oil Company
Gowan
Teleos Ag Solutions
Green Rubber Kennedy Ag
Tiverton
Grimmway Farms
Vegetable Growers Supply
International Paper
Weather Mission
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP
Every year, many of our top tier sponsorship packages sell out quickly. We recommend requesting a Sponsorship Agreement as soon as possible to ensure you secure the sponsorship package you want.
Get in Touch If you have any questions regarding our sponsorship packages, or if you’d like to customize a sponsorship package, please contact Dana Davis at dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662. Western Growers is excited to partner with you to ensure your presence onsite meets your organization’s objectives and offers you a seamless event experience.
Request a Sponsorship Agreement Please send all Sponsorship Agreement requests to Dana Davis at dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662. Once the Sponsorship Agreement request is received, he will contact you to walk you through the next steps of the sponsorship process. All packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Logo File Requirements: For best results, please send logos as high resolution .eps or transparent .png format.
Not yet a member? Western Growers’ products and services are designed with our members in mind. From our health benefits tailored for agriculture, to government advocacy, logistics solutions, employee training, industry compensation data, networking and more—we are here to support the evolution and continued growth of the agricultural industry and the success of our Western Growers members. If you are not yet a member of Western Growers, now is the time to learn about the unique benefits we offer through our Association. Through our family of Western Growers Companies, we are able to provide active members with full access to:
• Premier networking events with elite leaders in the industry • Member discount pricing on advertising in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Insurance and benefit solutions • Financial planning • Workforce development and training • Labor and transportation resources • Advocacy at the state and federal levels We encourage anyone interested in our full-service solutions to visit our website at www.wga.com or contact us directly to learn more about membership opportunities and benefits.
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
AD SPECS • Finished page size is 5.25"w x 8.375"h • Images below are for example only – NOT ACTUAL SIZE. Ad Deadline: September 2, 2024
AD SPECS CONFERENCE GUIDE
FILE REQUIREMENTS For best results, please send artwork: • print-quality, high resolution PDF with crop marks and bleeds.
• graphics at high resolution (300 dpi @ 100%) • color files as CMYK with crop marks and bleeds.
GOLD SPONSORS 1/2 Page Ad
Diamond Sponsors Premium Placement: • Inside Cover • Opposite Schedule at a Glance • Opposite Inside Back Cover • Inside Back Cover • Back Cover DIAMOND AND PLATINUM SPONSORS Full Page Ad Live Area: 4.5"w x 7.625"h Trim Area: 5.25"w x 8.375"h Bleed Area: 5.5"w x 8.625"h
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SILVER SONSORS 1/3 Page Ad
Live Area: 4.5"w x 2.0625"h Trim Area: 5.25"w x 2.75"h Bleed Area: 5.5"w x 3.0"h
For more information, contact Dana Davis | dana@tygermarketing.com or 302.750.4662
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS AUGUST 30 WESTERN GROWERS 98 TH ANNUAL MEETING November 3–6, 2024 JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Network with more than 500 industry leaders and explore new ideas to ensure a growing industry for years to come!
DON'T WAIT! REGISTER BY AUGUST 30 to guarantee your spot and take advantage of early-bird pricing - wgannualmeeting.com
For more information, please contact CHERYL HALL: chall@wga.com or (949) 885-2268 For sponsorship opportunities, please contact ROB STEINMANN: rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266
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