2019 eima annual meeting · raise your company’s profile among eima membership which is made up...

2020 EIMA Annual MeetingMarch 3-5, 2020

The 2020 EIMA Annual Meeting is being held on March 3-5 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Amelia Island, FL, located 25 minutes from Jacksonville.

The three-day meeting will have programs and events to educate and engage top industry leaders on current issues and trends of interest to all involved in the EIFS industry. The program is structured to encourage interaction between attendees and includes events that span the spectrum from those that are relevant and educational to those that are recreational. All are married to the networking opportunities that are the hallmark of EIMA annual meetings.

Key agenda topics include a keynote presentation by renowned building scientist Chris Mathis, an insurance education session for contractors, public affairs and advocacy updates, the Contractors, Distributors and Board of Directors Breakfast, and much, much more.

Over 100 executives and decision makers in the EIFS industry will be in attendance. Anyone in the EIFS industry is invited to attend, EIMA members and non-members alike.

Attendees will walk away knowing more than ever before about the growing EIFS industry and the initiatives of EIMA in 2020 and beyond.

Raise your company’s profile among EIMA membership which is made up of the top five EIFS manufacturers in North America, and the leading suppliers, distributors, contractors, and architects in the EIFS industry.

Improve your relationship with top EIFS industry professionals.

Broaden your company’s name in the EIFS industry.

Share your company’s promotional material during the meeting which will elevate your firm’s profile with attendees.

Increase the dialogue among different companies within the EIFS industry.

Expand the conversation with EIFS industry decision-makers by elevating name recognition for your company.

Marquee Events:

Members Dinner/EIFS Hero Awards Ceremony………………………………………….....6-7

▪ Event Sponsorship

▪ Table Sponsorships

Golf Outing…………………………………………………………………………………………..8-10

▪ Tournament Sponsor

▪ Hole Sponsors

▪ 19th Hole Beverages

Speakers and Educational Sessions:

Keynote Speaker: Chris Mathis……………………………………………………………………11

Advancing and Selling EIFS - Panel Discussion………………………………………………12

Contractors, Distributors & Board Breakfast…………………………………………….…..13

General Membership Breakfast…………………………………………………………………..14

Educational Plenary Forum………………………………………………………………………..15

▪ Positioning Your Firm to Meet the Changing Insurance Market

▪ Payment Issues and the Law

Closing General Session and Industry Breakfast…………………………………………….16

Networking Functions:

“Welcome to the Beach” Networking Luncheon…………………………………………….17

EIMA Networking Lounge………………………………………………………………………....18

“Surf’s Up” Cocktail Reception…………………………………………………………………...19

EIMA Horseshoe Tournament …………………………………………………………………….20

Oak Marsh View Dinner ……………………………………………………………………..……..21

The Sponsorship Opportunity my company would like to secure is:

Marquee Events:

Members Dinner and EIFS Hero Award Ceremony Golf Outing

_______ Event Sponsor - $5,000 _______ Tournament Sponsor - $6,500

_______ Table Sponsor – Front Row - $350 _______ Hole Sponsor - $350

_______ Table Sponsor – Second Row - $250 _______ 19th Hole Beverages - $1,500

Speakers and Educational Sessions:

_______ Keynote Speaker – $2,000

_______ Advancing and Selling EIFS – Panel Discussion - $1,500

_______ Contractors, Distributors, and Board of Directors Breakfast -$2,000

_______ General Membership Breakfast -$750

_______ Educational Plenary Session - $500

_______ Closing General Session and Industry Breakfast - $750

Networking Functions:

_______ “Welcome to the Beach” Networking Luncheon - $1,000

_______ EIMA Networking Lounge - $1,000

_______ “Surf’s Up” Cocktail Reception - $5,000

_______ EIMA Horseshoe Tournament - $250

_______ Oak Marsh View Dinner - $1,000

__________________________________________________ _________________________Signature Date

Please fax to EIMA at (703) 538-1736or email to [email protected]

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In its eighth year as the premier networking event at the EIMA Annual Meeting is a dinner honoring the dedicated EIMA membership. Now an anticipated tradition, the Members Dinner provides a unique networking opportunity for EIMA members to dine together and network in an intimate setting, perfect for both meeting new industry colleagues and renewing old friendships.

For the second year in a row, the prestigious EIFS Hero Awards will immediately follow dinner, and will honor outstanding projects in the EIFS industry.

The company sponsoring this event will gain maximum exposure to EIFS industry leaders.

Companies interested in sponsoring this event will receive the following benefits: One 6’ draped table in the EIMA

Networking Lounge for use in displaying promotional materials; table-top displays are allowed

Company logo on 22” x 28” sign prominently displayed at the dinner

Company logo on EIMA Annual Meeting program to be distributed on-site to all meeting attendees

Company Representative to welcome meeting attendees to the dinner

2 complimentary hole sponsorships at the EIMA Golf Outing

Recognition in the EIMA newsletter “EIFS Briefs”

Company logo included in a sponsorship mention on all EIMA social media channels with a link to company website

Company authored article posted to EIMA blog

Want a front row seat to the EIFS Hero Awards Ceremony? Consider sponsoring a table! This sponsorship opportunity comes with two levels:

$350 Reserved Table Front row, nearest to the

stage, reserved table which will seat 10 people.

3 of these table sponsorships available

First come, first served

$250 Reserved Table Second row from the stage,

reserved table which will seat 10 people.

3 of these table sponsorships available

First come, first served

Companies interested in sponsoring a table at this event will receive the following benefits: Company logo on a centerpiece

sign displayed at the table Company logo on EIMA Annual

Meeting program to be distributed on-site to all meeting attendees


What would an EIMA Annual Meeting be without the much anticipated golf outing? An afternoon on the links with industry colleagues provides a relaxing and fun atmosphere for networking, along with a little friendly competition. This premier and traditional EIMA event is a key sponsorship opportunity for your company to gain exposure to top industry decision makers.

Companies interested in sponsoring the Golf Outing will receive the following benefits: One 6’ draped table in the EIMA

Networking Lounge for use in displaying promotional materials; table-top displays are allowed

Company logo on 22” x 28” sign prominently displayed at the golf outing


Opportunity to display your company’s banner and literature on-site at the golf outing

Company name on golf tournament giveaways

3 complimentary hole sponsorships

2 complimentary spots in the golf tournament

Company representative to MC the golf awards ceremony

Recognition in the EIMA newsletter “EIFS Briefs”



Looking for a great way to reach EIFS industry executives? Look no further than a hole sponsorship at the well-attended EIMA Golf Outing. For added-value, request your company’s sponsorship be on a contest hole. Longest Putt? Straightest Drive? Closest to the Pin? Take your pick.

Companies interested in sponsoring a hole will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 24” x 18” sign

prominently displayed at the tee on a designated hole on the golf course


Company logo included in a sponsorship mention on all EIMA social media channels

After a morning of meetings and an afternoon of golf, everyone’s ready for an ice cold beverage at the 19th

hole. Companies sponsoring the 19th hole beverages will enjoy great exposure at an event that combines fun, friendship and networking all in one place.

Companies interested in sponsoring the 19th hole beverages will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the event Company logo on EIMA Annual


Opportunity to display your company’s literature on-site at the event


EIMA is honored to welcome renowned building scientist Chris Mathis who will talk on a wide-range of issues related to the building envelope, climate change, sustainability, energy-efficiency and the market for various forms of exterior claddings. He will focus on the urgency of elevating world-wide energy-efficiency initiatives and how the best technologies can contribute to this vital universal need sooner rather than later. Mathis has spent the past 34 years focusing on how buildings and building products perform –from energy efficiency to code compliance to long-term durability. Don’t miss this chance to associate your company with this prestigious speaker!

Companies interested in sponsoring the Keynote Speaker will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the Opening General Session


Company Representative introduces Chris Mathis at the Opening General Session



EIMA is pleased to present a panel of industry experts to discuss advancing and selling the best-ever exterior wall cladding. Competition among opaque exterior wall claddings is fierce. The panel of industry experts will discuss how the decision on the type of wall cladding is made, and in many cases, changed. Don’t miss the opportunity to sponsor this distinguished panel.

Companies interested in co-sponsoring the panel will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the session


Company Representative introduces panel of experts at beginning of session

Opportunity to display your company’s literature on-site at the session


The very special Contractors, Distributors, and Board of Directors Breakfast offers a forum in which productive discussions take place between EIMA manufacturers and EIFS Contractors and Distributors. This meeting is by invitation only and excellent feedback from attendees keeps it on the Annual Meeting agenda again this year. This is a great sponsorship opportunity for companies seeking to gain exposure to the EIFS contractor and distributor stakeholder audiences.

Companies interested in co-sponsoring the Breakfast will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the breakfast

Company Logo on EIMA Annual Meeting program to be distributed on-site to all meeting attendees



Back for the second year, this breakfast meeting features EIMA’s prestigious Associate and Allied Members with the members of EIMA’s Technical and Research Steering Committee. All meeting attendees are welcome to attend this event. Sponsors will receive exposure to the top suppliers in the EIFS industry and the technical experts from the top five EIFS manufacturers in North America.

Companies interested in co-sponsoring the Breakfast will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign





Your company will have the opportunity to sponsor a speaker at the Education Plenary Forum on Day 2 of the annual meeting.

Dave Dolnick of Dolnick Risk Advisors will present a talk on “Positioning Your Firm to Meet the Changing Insurance Market”.

Jeffrey Gilmore, Esq. at Akerman, and EIMA’s General Counsel, will discuss the legalities of collecting debt in his talk titled “Payment Issues and the Law”.

Companies interested in co-sponsoring each session will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the session



On the final day of the Annual Meeting, the Closing General Session will kickoff with an all members breakfast. Attendees are invited to networking over coffee and breakfast, and then become educated on the work of EIMA and its dedicated committees, with a special talk by our neighbor to the north about the work of the EIFS Council of Canada. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get your company’s name in front of meeting attendees at this top of the morning networking and education session.

Companies interested in sponsoring the Breakfast will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign



Opportunity to display your company’s literature at the breakfast


The Annual Meeting kicks off on day one, Tuesday, March 3, with a “Welcome to the Beach” Luncheon where meeting attendees will gather for networking, get reacquainted, and gear up for the meeting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get your company’s name in front of all meeting attendees at this kick-off networking event. This sponsorship is available to more than one company.

Companies interested in sponsoring the Luncheon will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the Luncheon


Opportunity to display your company’s literature on-site at the Luncheon


Come one, come all to the EIMA Lounge…a place where meeting attendees go in between sessions to charge their phone, check their email, post a meeting pic on social media, grab a cup of coffee, or catch up with a colleague from the industry. Wi-Fi is always available.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, EIMA Lounge sponsors will be provided a 6’ draped table for use in displaying promotional materials – table-top displays are allowed! Don’t miss this opportunity to show your wares multiple times throughout the meeting in an unmatched networking environment. Don’t hesitate; space is limited. Only ten sponsorships are available and they are on a first-come, first-served basis.

EIMA Lounge Hours Tuesday, March 3: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmWednesday, March 4: 7:30 am – 11:00 amThursday, March 5: 7:30 am – 10:00 am

*Companies securing sponsorships valued at $2,500 or above receive a complimentary 6’ draped table in the EIMA Lounge

Companies interested in sponsoring the EIMA Networking Lounge will receive the following benefits: One 6’ draped table for use in

displaying your company’s promotional materials; table-top displays are allowed



At the end of day one of meetings, EIMA Annual Meeting attendees will unwind at the ever-popular cocktail reception, where EIFS manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and contractors will grab a beverage, shake hands, and conduct business. Don’t miss the opportunity to sponsor this premier networking event, a staple of EIMA annual meetings.

Companies interested in sponsoring the cocktail reception will receive the following benefits: One 6’ draped table in the EIMA

Lounge for use in displaying your company’s promotional materials; table-top displays are allowed

Company logo on 22” x 28” sign prominently displayed at the reception


Two complimentary hole sponsorships at the EIMA Golf Outing



The first-ever EIMA Horseshoe Tournament is a great opportunity to “dip your toes in the sand” in the sponsorship arena. This attractively valued sponsorship will give your company exposure to the EIFS industry leaders without breaking the bank. Looking for a way to show support of your industry association’s meeting? Look no further than the horseshoe tournament sponsorship.

Companies interested in sponsoring a hole will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 24” x 18” sign

prominently displayed near the horseshoe pit



Après Golf? Why not? If a day on the slopes = après ski, then a day on the course = après golf. After a long afternoon on the links, and some horseshoe tossing on the beach, EIMA members will look forward to sitting down to unwind and enjoy dinner with colleagues on the Oak Marsh deck with its stunning views of the beautiful Florida marshland. This premier and traditional EIMA event is a key sponsorship opportunity for your company to gain exposure to top industry decision makers.

Companies interested in sponsoring the dinner will receive the following benefits: Company logo on 22” x 28” sign

prominently displayed at the dinner Company Logo on EIMA Annual



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