Increase your firm or organization's presence in the industry before key audiences and also support your national association by becoming a sponsor of the 2008 ARTBA National Convention.  Premier and General Sponsorships are available.

PREMIER SPONSORSHIPS

Charlie Cook: $15,000

Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s premier political analysts, is the publisher of “The Cook Political Report” and a regular contributor for “National Journal” magazine and “CongressDailyAM.”  He also serves as an election analyst for NBC News.  Cook writes a regular column for the “Washington Quarterly,” published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.  During an entertaining and lively discussion, Cook will handicap the 2008 presidential and congressional races.

Chairman’s Banquet Entertainment: $15,000

The Second City has established itself as a Chicago Landmark and a national treasure. The theatre has launched the careers of such comic greats as John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray and Gilda Radner. Enjoy this great night of funny and highly original material from the current Second City Group. As the exclusive sponsor, you will have the opportunity to introduce the Second City Group.

Opening Reception: $15,000

Be a sponsor of the official kick-off of the 2008 ARTBA National Convention. This reception provides a warm welcome and great networking forum for all of those industry executives attending the convention. Sponsorship includes the opportunity for welcome remarks and signage.

Past Chairmen’s Dinner: $10,000

One of the special evenings each year during the convention, this event honors the past elected chairmen.  This year’s event will be held off site at one of Chicago’s legendary steakhouses – Mike Ditka’s.  Your sponsorship gives you an opportunity to deliver remarks at the event.   You will also receive special on site recognition.

Reception Preceding Chairmen’s Banquet: $8,000

Become a sponsor at the beginning of an event which salutes 2008 ARTBA Chairman Leo Vecellio and the Executive Committee for their outstanding leadership during this past year. You will be given sponsorship recognition in the reception area. The reception will be followed by the Chairman’s Banquet which includes the installation of 2008-09 ARTBA Chairman Charlie Potts.

Political Action Team Reception & Dinner at The Field Museum: $5,000

The Field Museum is Chicago’s most elegant and unique setting! This event will be held in Stanley Field Hall which features gleaming white marble interiors, sky lit vaulted ceilings, and stately columns – complete with “Sue,” the best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered.

New Chairman’s Dessert Reception: $5,000

A delicious and sweet nightcap following the ARTBA Chairman’s Banquet, this event provides an opportunity to visit with the new 2008-09 ARTBA Chairman Charlie Potts. You will receive signage recognition at this event.   

Internet Café: $3,000

A station with two individual computers set up to allow convention delegates to check e-mail and access the internet which would include your company’s message on each screen.

GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS

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Platinum: $15,000

• Three complimentary registrations.
• Sponsorship recognition signage at the Chairman’s Banquet. Opportunity to offer brief welcome remarks at the event.
• Corporate logo projected on-screen at general sessions.
• Full page ad and name recognition in event program.
• Special recognition signage on-site.
• Recognition on the ARTBA National Convention website.
• Listing in “Transportation Builder.”
• Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in convention registration packets. 

Gold: $10,000

• Two complimentary registrations.
• Sponsorship recognition signage at ARTBA Awards Program lunch.
• Corporate logo projected on-screen at general sessions.
• Full page ad and name recognition in the event program.
• Special recognition signage on-site.
• Recognition on the ARTBA National Convention website
• Listing in “Transportation Builder.”

Silver: $8,000

• One complimentary registration.
• Sponsorship recognition at your choice of one of the following: “First Timers/Young Executive Leadership Council & Young Executive Development Program Reception;” Hospitality Suite; or Buffet Breakfast.
• Half page ad and name recognition in the event program.
• Special recognition signage on-site.
• Recognition on ARTBA National Convention website.
• Listing in “Transportation Builder.”

Bronze: $5,000

• One complimentary registration.
• Sponsorship recognition of the morning networking breaks.
• Quarter page ad and name recognition in the event program.
• Special recognition signage on-site.
• Recognition on the ARTBA National Convention website.
• Listing in “Transportation Builder.”

Booster: $2,500

• Sponsorship of a hospitality event.
• Quarter page ad and name recognition in the event program.
• Special signage recognition on-site.
• Recognition on ARTBA National Convention website.