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NOVEMBER 11-13, 2015 JW MARRIOTT, AUSTIN, TX
CFA 71ST ANNUAL CONVENTION
AT THE BRAND NEW JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN, IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
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WWW.CFA.COM
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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
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CFA ConvEnTIon ATTEndEE BrEAkdown
SponSorShIp And EXhIBIT opporTunITIESMAXIMIzE your BrAnd EngAgEMEnT: 2015 CFA ConvEnTIon
The Commercial Finance Association is pleased to announce that it is now offering sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at its 71st Annual Con-
vention at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, TX, November 11 – 13, 2015. The Annual has been the Premier Networking Event for the Commercial
Finance industry since 1944! Join us and become a key sponsor/exhibitor as we celebrate 71 years of industry leadership!
Your sponsorship and/or exhibitor booth at CFA’s 71st Annual Convention allows you to reach over 1,000 key decision-makers in all facets of the
asset-based financial services industry.
who Should EXhIBIT?
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are open to companies looking for high-impact, high-visibility marketing options that will drive quality leads
to you. You’ll reach professionals at all levels within the asset-based lending and factoring industries representing various business sectors including:
• Accountants
• Appraiser / auctioneer / liquidator
• Attorneys
• Bank affiliated ABL
• Brokers
• Community banks
• Entrepreneurial finance & factoring
• Field examination
• Hedge funds
• Insurance
• International ABL & factoring
• Large, non-banks
• Middle market ABL
• Private equity firms
• Search, filing and document retrieval
• Software
• Syndicated ABL/capital markets
• Trade finance/purchase order finance
• Turnaround management
CFA AnnuAl ConvEnTIon STATS
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SponSorShIpS InCludE All oF ThE FollowIng BEnEFITS:
• Acknowledgment on CFA’s website with a link to the sponsor’s website
• Acknowledgment and company description in Official Convention Program book
• A one-time use of the pre- and post-show list of 71st Annual Convention attendees
• Opportunity to do an educational webinar (CFA must approve topic)
• Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory
• Prominent display of your logo at the event you are sponsoring and throughout the Convention
• Signage near registration desk listing sponsors
• A page in The Secured Lender magazine listing all sponsors
• Recognition as a sponsor in promotional mailings.
• “Sponsor” ribbons for attendee name badges
• Logo acknowledgment at the Opening Session
• Logo and link in CFA’s Post-Convention Press Release that will be available in TSL Express
BECoME BoTh A SponSor And EXhIBITor To rECEIvE ThESE AddEd BEnEFITS:
• 10% discount on the total cost of sponsorship & booth
• Web banner ad for 1 month on internal pages of www.cfa.com
• Logo on all CFA Convention related e-blasts (up to 6 e-blasts)
• Ad in the Official Convention Program book
• An additional priority point
how do I rESErvE A SponSorShIp?
For more information or to reserve a sponsorship, contact James Kravitz at (646) 839-6080 or
[email protected]. Please send the completed form with payment to CFA, 370 7th Avenue, Suite
1801, New York, NY, 10001 or fax to 212.564.6053.
In order to reserve your sponsorship, you must submit the contract & payment by September 18,
2015. In order to be included in the Convention brochure, you must submit contract & payment by
June 19, 2015.
Thank you To our 2014 SponSorS:
1STWEST Background InvESTIgaTIonSaloSTar BuSInESS crEdIT
BIg ShouldErS capITal llcBMo harrIS Bank
BorroBoSTon FInancIal & EquITy corporaTIon
cITcITI® coMMErcIal Bank
cITIzEnS BuSInESS capITalclEar ThInkIng group
corporTaTIon SErvIcE coMpanycrySTal FInancIalExWorkS capITalFar WEST capITal
FIrST capITalgE capITal
goldBErg kohngordon BroThErS group
grEEnBErg TruarIghahn & hESSEn llp
hIlco gloBalMcguIrEWoodS llp
McMIllan llpMEdallIon BuSInESS crEdIT
norTh MIll capITal llcoTTErBourg p.c.
paul haSTIngS llppEoplE’S unITEd BuSInESS capITal
pEoplElInxpnc BuSInESS crEdIT
rapIdadvancErEdrIdgE FInancE group
rMp capITal corp.SaluS capITal parTnErS
TranSunIonvEddEr prIcE
WEISErMazarS llpWEllS Fargo capITal FInancE
WInSTon & STraWn llp
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SpEcIal pErForMancE By graMMy aWard WInnEr
lylE lovETT @ auSTIn cITy lIMITS
ConvEnTIon pArTnEr pluS | InvESTMEnT: $75,000
opEnIng rECEpTIon EnTErTAInMEnT - EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By rEdrIdgE FInAnCE group
Showcase your organization as a leading partner of our industry by becoming the EXCLUSIVE sponsor of the musical entertainment at the Open-
ing Reception. As the exclusive sponsor, your logo will be on the back-wall of the stage as you introduce the musical entertainment. You will have
exclusive access to the special Owners Suite with VIP seating, signage by our special “street entertainers” as they guide guests to Austin City Limits,
and additional Opening Reception guest passes so you can invite your own special VIPS.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Your company’s logo on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ Primary billing on all emails, signage and promotional materials 250-word company description in Official Convention Program book Full-page ad in Official Convention Program book
◗ 3 complimentary Convention registrations
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 1 year Web banner ad on the Convention pages for 1 month
◗ Reserved prime seating at all functions
◗ Complimentary tote bag insert
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level.)
cFa auSTIn-ThEME SponSorShIpS
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dIAMond lEvEl pluS | InvESTMEnT: $30,000
opEnIng rECEpTIon pArTnEr – Co-SponSorEd By oTTErBourg, houlIhAn lokEy, EnTrEprEnEurIAl group (2 MorE AvAIlABlE)
The CFA Annual Convention has been the signature event for the commercial finance community since 1944. Help us kick off the Convention in
style by sponsoring the Opening Reception! The Opening Reception, held on the evening of November 11, 2015, is the largest celebration of the
event. By becoming an Opening Reception Partner, all bar stations will feature your signage, ensuring all attendees will raise a glass to you! You will
receive a special VIP box for reserved seating, signage by our special “street entertainers” as they guide guests to Austin City Limits, and additional
Opening Reception guest passes so you can invite your own special VIPS.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Diamond Plus Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 225-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 2 complimentary Convention registrations
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 1 year
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Complimentary tote bag insert
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
dIAMond lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $25,000
golF ouTIng – EXCluSIvE: SponSorEd By wEllS FArgo CApITAl FInAnCE
Make a hole-in-one when you sponsor the entire golf outing on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, including the lunch and beverage cart. Taking
place at Barton Creek’s Fazio Foothills, attendees will tee off in the midst of dramatic cliff- lined fairways, waterfalls, natural limestone caves and
superb TiffEagle Bermuda greens. Well-maintained greens, challenging layouts, and stunning vistas come together in perfect harmony and create
endless entertainment for golfers of all skill levels.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Diamond Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 225-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 2 complimentary Convention registrations
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 1 year
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Complimentary tote bag insert
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
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gold lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $10,000
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
opEnIng rECEpTIon Food STATIonS – SponSorEd By SChIFF hArdIn (3 MorE AvAIlABlE)
The Annual Convention Opening Reception at Austin City Limits is the premier event of the week! Show off your good taste by sponsoring one of
the delectable food stations! Featuring high-end fare with a Texan twist, the food stations will be an important stop for the attendees as they fuel up
for world-class networking. Your sponsorship will include signage at one food station (4 available) and the opportunity to provide branded napkins.
opEnIng rECEpTIon phoTo BooTh – EXCluSIvE
Make your company a keep-sake memento by sponsoring the Opening Reception Photo Booth! Located on the front terrace of ACL, attendees will
be lining up for a quick-pic of themselves enjoying the festivities. The photo will feature the Austin city-scape in the background and will have your
logo right on the picture. There will also be signage next to the photo booth indicating you as the sponsor.
opEnIng rECEpTIon SIgnATurE CoCkTAIl – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By MIdCAp FInAnCIAl
What’s better than attendees raising a glass to you? How about attendees raising YOUR glass to you! Become the exclusive sponsor of the sig-
nature cocktail at the opening reception and that is exactly what will happen! Featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, servers will pass out the signature
cocktail to all attendees in a glass with your company logo on it that guests will be able to keep and take home with them.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Gold Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 150-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
◗ Logo displayed prominently on the item you are sponsoring
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
SIlvEr lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $7,750
guITAr-ShApEd koozIES AT opEnIng rECEpTIon – EXCluSIvE : SponSorEd By MCguIrEwoodS llp
Keep attendees cool and rockin’ at the Opening Reception by sponsoring these unique guitar-shaped koozies. The koozies will feature your com-
pany logo while capturing Austin’s love of music. Koozies will be given to each attendee as they enter the Opening Reception.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Silver Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 100-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
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BronzE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $5,500
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
wIFI AT opEnIng rECEpTIon – EXCluSIvE
Keep CFA Wired at the Opening Reception by sponsoring the Wifi at Austin City Limits! Attendees will log-in to the Wifi by using a password created
by you, and the splash page will feature your home page (or a web page of your choosing). This is a great way to let attendees tweet and share
pictures online about the great fun they are having at the Opening Reception! Sponsorship is good for the Opening Reception only.
“pool pArTy” rECEpTIon SuITE AT Jw MArrIoTT AuSTIn* – EXCluSIvE
The JW Marriott Austin’s rooftop pool is a luxurious space with fantastic views overlooking Congress Avenue. Impress attendees as they relax
poolside by sponsoring the adjacent hospitality suite. This is an excellent opportunity to hold a reception for valued clients or potential customers.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Wednesday, November 11, 2015 □ Thursday, November 12, 2015 SponSorEd EnTrEprEnEurIAl group
*Sponsorship does not include food or beverage.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Bronze Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 75-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
EXECuTIvE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $3,500
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
hoSpITAlITy SuITES AT Jw MArrIoTT AuSTIn* Co-SponSorEd JpMorgAn (2 AvAIlABlE)
Located near the session rooms, the hospitality suites are an excellent way to provide attendees with a relaxing break from the high-level educational
sessions at the 71st Convention.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Wednesday, November 11, 2015 □ Thursday, November 12, 2015
*Sponsorship does not include food or beverage.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Executive Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 25-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
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ConvEnTIon pArTnEr | InvESTMEnT: $50,000
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Your company’s logo on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ Primary billing on all emails, signage and promotional materials
◗ 250-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Full-page ad in Official Convention Program book
◗ 3 complimentary Convention registrations
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 1 year
◗ Web banner ad on the Convention website pages for 1 month
◗ Reserved prime seating at all functions
◗ Complimentary tote bag insert
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level.)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
kEynoTE SpEAkEr - EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By FArwEST CApITAl
Showcase your organization as a leading partner of our industry by becoming the EXCLUSIVE sponsor of the keynote speaker session!
cFa convEnTIon SponSorShIpS
kEynoTE SpEakEr: John MackEy,
WholE FoodS MarkET
As co-founder and co-CEO, John has seen Whole Foods grow from a single store in Austin to
a $13 billion Fortune 500 company. Mackey co-founded the Conscious Capitalism Movement
to challenge business leaders to rethink why their organizations exist, and to acknowledge
their roles in the interdependent global marketplace.
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dIAMond lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $25,000
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Diamond Plus Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 225-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 2 complimentary Convention registrations
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 1 year
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Complimentary tote bag insert
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
nETworkIng CEnTrAl – EXCluSIvE
Enhance your presence by helping enhance everyone’s networking experiences! The Networking Central is open to all attendees during all exhibit
hall hours over the three days of the event. The Networking Central will offer you an ideal place for engaging fellow industry leaders. Whether you
want to make connections with attendees, sit quietly or catch up with the office back home, you’ll find a comfortable spot in the Networking Central
to do so. The Networking Central is easily accessible and centrally located in the exhibit hall. Amenities include:
◗ Complimentary beverages
◗ Comfortable seating groups to accommodate meetings
◗ The opportunity to put your company’s collateral on Networking Central tables
◗ Extensive on-site signage and marketing driving traffic to the Networking Center
wIFI SponSor – EXCluSIvE
Get everyone connected as the official Convention WiFi sponsor. Cost includes WiFi access for all attendees throughout the Convention exhibit hall
and meeting space.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS: Company logo on splash page when attendees connect to Internet. Company name incorporated into WiFi password.
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plATInuM lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $17,500
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Platinum Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 175-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 6 months
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Logo displayed prominently on the item you are sponsoring
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
wIndow ClIngS – 2 FloorS AvAIlABlE SponSorEd By gordon BroThErS group
Have your branding on the large glass windows by the General Session room and the breakout session rooms!
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ General Session Floor □ Breakout Session Floor
nIghT CAp rECEpTIon – (2 Co-SponSorS) SponSorEd By goldBErg kohn And oTTErBourg p.C.
Cap off Thursday, November 12, 2015 the right way when you sponsor the CFA Night Cap Reception. Added benefit: Table tent cards with your
company name or logo to be displayed throughout the reception as well as the opportunity to provide napkins with your company logo.
rEgISTrATIon ArEA SponSor/ kEllEr pFlugEr gAllEry rECEpTIon EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By hIlCo gloBAl
Get your company name & logo on a can’t-be-missed banner at the first location attendees will be visiting: the registration area.
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TITAnIuM pluS lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $15,000
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Titanium Plus Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 175-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 5 months
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Logo displayed prominently on the item you are sponsoring
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
EXhIBIT hAll hAppy hour And lIvE MuSIC – EXCluSIvE
Take some time to unwind with our guests by sponsoring the Exhibit Hall Happy Hours on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stationed throughout the exhibit booths and near our new Networking Central, guests will enjoy relax to some local music and complimentary beer,
spirits and wine, all while raising a glass to you! Added benefit: Opportunity to provide your own branded napkins.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Wednesday, November 11 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. □ Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TITAnIuM lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $13,500
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Titanium Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 175-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 5 months
◗ The opportunity to display your company’s marketing material and/or giveaway items near the registration area
◗ Logo displayed prominently on the item you are sponsoring
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:opEnIng SESSIon kICkoFF wITh unIvErSITy oF TEXAS ChEErlEAdErS And MArChIng BAnd – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By wEISErMAzArS
Help pep up the crowd by becoming the sponsor of the Opening Session Kickoff. Featuring the lively music and cheers of the University of Texas
Cheerleader Squad and Marching Band, your company will be front and center to start off the program!
MoBIlE App – EXCluSIvE
The Convention Mobile App is designed to bring attendees up-to-the-minute detailed information on sessions, schedules, speakers, exhibitors,
room locations and more! It is easy-to-use and downloadable for iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Your banner ad will appear at the bottom of every
page and can link to a fully customized landing page within the app or your own website.
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gold lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $10,000
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Gold Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 150-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
◗ Logo displayed prominently on the item you are sponsoring
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by sponsorship level)
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
ToTE BAgS – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By grEEnBErg TrAurIg llp
Don’t miss the opportunity to have all attendees display your logo on durable tote bags that will be used long after the Convention.
AddEd BEnEFIT: Complimentary tote bag insert.
porTFolIoS – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd CITIzEnS
Classy yet durable, help turn what would be fleeting thoughts into substantial notes or reminders for attendees by sponsoring a portfolio, complete
with a writing pad. With your company logo imprinted on the front cover of this portfolio, you will surely be a part of what attendees take back home
with them after the Convention. AddEd BEnEFIT: Complimentary tote bag insert.
poCkET AgEndA – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By ClEAr ThInkIng group
Have your company logo prominently displayed on this helpful reference piece that will be used by all Convention attendees.
nAME BAdgE lAnyArdS SponSorEd By AloSTAr BuSInESS CrEdIT
Have your company’s logo in full view for everyone to see on this must-have accessory that will be used throughout the entire Convention.
hoTEl rooM kEy CArdS SponSorEd By rMp CApITAl Corp.
Your company’s name will be on everyone’s mind from morning until night when you imprint your company message on the hotel key cards of
Convention attendees staying at the JW Marriott Austin, the official Convention hotel.
CuSToM lABElEd wATEr BoTTlES SponSorEd By BMo hArrIS BAnk
Quench thirsts as attendees drink from water bottles labeled with your company’s logo. Water bottles will be distributed at all refreshment breaks
and breakout sessions.
SIlvEr lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $7,750
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Silver Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 100-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
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AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
MArkET InTEllIgEnCE SESSIonS – (lIMITEd opporTunITIES)
The CFA has developed a unique opportunity to increase your exposure and get your products / services in front of a targeted audience* - CFA’s
Market Intelligence Sessions. These 45-minute sessions will take place on Thursday and Friday in the exhibit hall and will allow you to invite attend-
ees to hear about the marketplace and how your products and services fit into it. We will provide you with the list of Convention attendees so you
can target your invitations to those attendees that would most benefit from your services. This is an excellent chance to interact with the right people
while at the Convention. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!
All SESSIon SponSorS rECEIvE:
◗ Signage at the session
◗ Complimentary info sheet in the Convention tote bag given to each attendee at check-in
◗ An e-blast to all attendees with a brief description of your session
◗ A list of all attendees so you can send out additional, targeted invitations
◗ Complimentary audio/visual at the session (please contact Jeff Walsh at [email protected] to discuss specific A/V needs)
*CFA cannot guarantee attendance of Convention participants
gEnErAl SESSIon SpEAkEr wITh lunCh – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By MAyEr Brown
Everyone will be talking about this engaging speaker after they take the stage during lunch. Ensure that attendees are also talking about your
company when you reserve this opportunity. Additional benefits: The opportunity to introduce the speaker, the opportunity to put your company’s
collateral on all seats, and reserved prime seating at the session. AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Friday, November 13
CoFFEE BrEAk
Do a latté more with your sponsorship dollars by sponsoring one of the coffee breaks. You will provide a much-needed “pick-me-up” for attendees,
while having the opportunity to display your products and speak directly to your potential customers. Additional benefits: Napkins and ‘to-go’ cups
with your company logo to be used during the break.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Thursday, November 12 □ Friday, November 13
EXhIBIT hAll guIdE Ad – BACk CovEr
Guide Convention attendees in the right direction by having an ad on the back cover of the Exhibit Hall Guide. Prior to the Convention, the guide will
be distributed in 6,200 copies of The Secured Lender. Additionally, during the Convention, the guide will be included in all attendee tote bags.
progrAM Book Ad – BACk CovEr SponSorEd By CorporATIon SErvICE CoMpAny
Display your company’s logo on the back cover of the hottest item at the Convention, the Official Convention Program book. A Program Book will
be included in all attendee tote bags.
guITAr workShop And BAr In EXhIBIT hAll – Co-SponSorEd By SIEnnA lAndIng group llC (1 MorE AvAIlABlE)
Entertain Convention attendees during this reception in the Exhibit Hall on the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2015. AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
Table tent cards with your company name or logo to be displayed throughout the reception as well as the opportunity to provide napkins with your
company logo.
dAIly ConvEnTIon nEwSlETTEr SponSorEd By hAhn & hESSEn llp
Don’t miss your opportunity to communicate with attendees by having your company logo and ad included in the daily news source for the Conven-
tion. Newsletter distribution will be in attendees’ tote bags on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at breakfast, and strategically placed throughout the
Convention each day. The daily newsletter will also be e- mailed to attendees each day; that’s double exposure for your company!
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Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
BronzE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $5,500
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Bronze Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 75-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:
EXhIBIT hAll guIdE Ad – InSIdE FronT CovEr
Guide Convention attendees in the right direction by having an ad on the inside front cover of the Exhibit Hall Guide. Prior to the Convention, the
guide will be distributed in 6,200 copies of The Secured Lender. The guide will also be included in all attendee tote bags during the Convention.
2015 onlInE ConvEnTIon rESourCE CEnTEr
Have your company’s logo and website link prominently displayed on CFA’s Convention Resource Center web page at www.cfa.com. Prior to and
post the Convention, registered attendees will receive a link to the resource center where they can access attendee lists, panel presentations, hand-
outs, and other useful information.
wAll STrEET JournAl rooM dElIvEry – EXCluSIvE on hold
Keep attendees current with a complimentary copy of The Wall Street Journal delivered right to their rooms. Copies will be delivered to attendees
staying at the official Convention hotel, the JW Marriott Austin, and will include a Post-It Note on the cover with information about your company.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Thursday, November 12 □ Friday, November 13
progrAM Book Ad – InSIdE FronT CovEr - EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By FgI FInAnCE
Display your company’s logo on the inside front cover of the hottest item at the Convention, the Official Convention Program book. A Program Book
will be included in all attendee tote bags.
progrAM Book Ad – InSIdE BACk CovEr - EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By MCMIllAn
Display your company’s logo on the inside back cover of the hottest item at the Convention, the Official Convention Program book. A Program Book
will be included in all attendee tote bags.
CuSToM lABElEd pEnS – EXCluSIvE SponSorEd By TrIuMph SAvIngS BAnk
Place your company in the hands of Convention attendees with this opportunity to provide your company name or logo to be imprinted on a pen.
Pens will be distributed at registration, at general sessions, panels, and all throughout the Convention.
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EXECuTIvE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $3,500
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Executive Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 25-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES:ToTE BAg InSErTS (1 rEMAInIng InSErT AvAIlABlE)
Co-SponSorEd By BIlzIn SuMBErg BAEnA prICE & AXElrod llp And kATTEn MuChIn roSEnMAn llp
Spread your company message to Convention attendees with this opportunity to provide one marketing item of choice to be inserted into the Con-
vention tote bag.
gEnErAl SESSIon SpEAkEr wITh lunCh – Co-SponSorShIp (lIMIT 3 – noT AvAIlABlE IF EXCluSIvE IS TAkEn)
Everyone will be talking about these entertaining speakers after they take the stage during lunch. Ensure that attendees are also talking about your
company when you reserve this opportunity. Additional benefits: The opportunity to put your company’s collateral on all seats, and reserved prime
seating at the session. AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Friday, November 13
FrIdAy’S BrEAkFAST – Co-SponSorShIp (1 rEMAInIng BrEAkFAST AvAIlABlE) Co-SponSorEd By vEddEr prICE
Ensure that everyone starts the day right by co-sponsoring the breakfast on Friday, November 13, 2015.
CoFFEE BrEAk – Co-SponSorShIp (lIMIT 3 pEr BrEAk – noT AvAIlABlE IF EXCluSIvE IS TAkEn)
Do a latté more with your sponsorship dollars by co-sponsoring one of the coffee breaks. You will provide a much-needed “pick-me-up” for
attendees, while having the opportunity to display your products and speak directly to your potential customers. Additional benefits: The opportunity
to provide napkins and ‘to-go’ cups with your company logo to be used during the break.
AvAIlABlE opporTunITIES: □ Thursday, November 12 □ Friday, November 13
2015 onlInE ConvEnTIon rESourCE CEnTEr – Co-SponSorShIp (lIMIT 2 – noT AvAIlABlE IF EXCluSIvE IS TAkEn)
Have your company’s logo and website link prominently displayed on CFA’s Convention Resource Center web page at www.cfa.com. Prior to and
after the Convention, registered attendees will receive a link to the resource center where they can access attendee lists, panel presentations, hand-
outs, and other useful information.
CFA SElFIE wAll SponSorEd By FArwEST CApITAl
The CFA Selfie Wall will be the social media hit of The Convention! Located inside the exhibit hall, the selfie wall will feature CFA logos and fun props
for attendees to pose with. As the Selfie Wall sponsor, you will receive signage around the selfie wall with your logo and a hashtag of your choice.
We will display all selfies tweeted with your hashtag on the big-screen of the general session room. #Awesome!
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woMEn In CoMMErCIAl FInAnCE ThurSdAy lunCh SponSorShIp opporTunITIES
ThE woMEn In CoMMErCIAl FInAnCE CoMMITTEE
The Women in Commercial Finance Committee has quickly asserted itself as a key and vital
supporter of the CFA’s Annual Convention. Following up on the success of their sponsorship
of Sallie Krawcheck at the 70th Annual Convention, the Committee will now be sponsoring the
Thursday lunch at the 71st Annual Convention in Austin. This year will feature Sheila Bair, former
chair of the FDIC. The Thursday lunch will be sponsored by the Women in Commercial Finance
Committee. Show your support of this important committee at our industry’s most important
event by becoming a sponsor of this lunch. Sponsorship levels and opportunities below.
wICF gold lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $10,000
Co-SponSorEd By wEllS FArgo CApITAl FInAnCE And pAul hASTIngS
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Gold Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 150-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
◗ Top tier placement of company logo on main stage screen during lunch
◗ Opportunity to introduce panel breakout session (This is on a first come, first serve basis by level)
ThurSday lunch SponSorShIpS
lunch SpEakEr:ShEIla BaIr, ForMEr
FdIc chaIrpErSon
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wICF SIlvEr lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $7,750
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Silver Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 100-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ 1 complimentary Convention registration
◗ Second tier placement of company logo on main stage screen during lunch
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
wICF BronzE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $5,500
Co-SponSorEd By pEoplE’S unITEd BuSInESS CApITAl And pnC BuSInESS CApITAl And kEyBAnk BuSInESS CApITAl
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Bronze Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 75-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Third tier placement of company logo on main stage screen during lunch
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
wICF EXECuTIvE lEvEl | InvESTMEnT: $3,500
Co-SponSorEd By norTh MIll CApITAl And oTTErBourg p.C.
AddITIonAl BEnEFITS:
◗ Executive Sponsor designation on: - Printed promotional materials (including the Convention brochure and all e-blasts from time of received contract) - Convention signage throughout the event - The Convention pages of www.cfa.com
◗ 25-word company description in Official Convention Program book
◗ Fourth tier placement of company logo on main stage screen during lunch
◗ Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 2 months
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EXhIBITor InForMATIon
The Convention Exhibit Hall will be in the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, TX.
EXhIBIT hAll hourS (SuBJECT To ChAngE):wEdnESdAy, novEMBEr 11, 2015:
• 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall set-up
• 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall open
ThurSdAy, novEMBEr 12, 2015:
• 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall open
(Traffic will be greatest during Networking Break from 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.)
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Guitar Workshop and Bar Reception in Exhibit Hall
FrIdAy, novEMBEr 13, 2015:
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Exhibit Hall open
(Prize Drawing at 11:00 a.m.)
• 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Exhibit Hall tear-down
EXhIBITor BEnEFITS:
• 1 complimentary Convention registration
• 50% discount on 2 additional Convention registrations
• Opportunity to do an educational webinar (CFA must approve topic)
• Free listing on CFA’s Service Provider Directory for 4 months
• A one-time use of the pre-and post-show list of 71st Annual Convention attendees
• Exhibit Hall Guide including an exhibit map and company info mailed with the October issue of The Secured Lender and to be handed out at the Convention
• Acknowledgment with company description in the 71st Annual Convention Program Book
• Acknowledgment in the 71st Annual Convention Program
• Acknowledgment on the CFA website
• Acknowledgment in Nov. issue of The Secured Lender
• Key events to be held in the exhibit hall:
— All refreshment breaks
— Networking Central
— Exhibit Hall Happy Hour and Live Music
— Thursday Evening Guitar Workshop and Bar
• “Exhibitor” ribbons for attendee name badge
Thank you To our 2014 ExhIBITorS:
1STWEST Background InvESTIgaTIonS3I InFoTEch FInancIal SoFTWarE Inc.
aBIngTon EMErSon capITalaBlSoFT, Inc.
accounTS rEcEIvaBlE InSurancE (arI)aEquuS TradE crEdIT, llc
aIraaMErIcan BankrupTcy InSTITuTE
anSonIa crEdIT daTaarThur J. gallaghEr + co.
Bank aSSETpoInTBaySIdE BuSInESS SoluTIonS
BorroBuSInESS capITal
callIduS capITal corporaTIoncodIx
coMMErcIal FInancE aSSocIaTIon / The Secured Lender
coMMErcIal FInancE conSulTanTScoMpuTEr and SoFTWarE EnTErprISES, Inc.
corporaTIon SErvIcE coMpanycroSSroadS FInancIal
cync SoFTWarEdaT SoluTIonS coMplIancE
ThE dEBT ExchangEdopkInS aBl conSulTIng SErvIcES
dS-concEpT FacTorIng, Inc.ExpocrEdIT
FIrST corporaTE SoluTIonS, Inc.FrEEd MaxIck aBl SErvIcES
gB collEcTSgrp FundIng
hErITagE gloBal, Inc.hpd SoFTWarE llc
huB ManagEMEnT groupInSIghT ExaMInaTIon SErvIcES
InTErnaTIonal FacTorIng aSSocIaTIon (IFa)InTralInkS, Inc.
lIquId aSSET parTnErSpEoplElInx
prESIdEnTIal FInancalrapIdadvancETax guard Inc.
TBF FInancIal, llcTranSunIon
ucc pluS - FIdElITy naTIonal FInancIaluS capITal parTnErS
WIllIaM STucky & aSSocIaTES, Inc.
ExhIBIT BooTh prIcE: $2,995
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Add a full-page, 4-color ad in the 71st Annual Convention special issue of The Secured Lender Magazine to any sponsorship or booth space for a
71st Anniversary special price of $4,000. Other media packages are available. Contact CFA for more information.
IMporTAnT EXhIBITor InForMATIon:
EXhIBIT EquIpMEnT: ThE 10’ X 10’ EXhIBIT BooTh InCludES ThE FollowIng:□ 1 complimentary Convention registration □ 1 identification sign 6-foot skirted table 2 chairs□ 1 wastebasket □ The exhibit hall is carpeted
BooTh ASSIgnMEnTS: Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and according to your priority points.
EXhIBITor prIzES: Exhibitors have the opportunity to collect business cards for a drawing at their booth. On Friday, November 13, 2015, CFA will hold a prize drawingto raffle off exhibitor items. All prizes are subject to CFA review and approval.
EXhIBITor BEnEFITS:Exhibitor Giveaways and Marketing Material: All exhibitor giveaways and marketing material is subject to review and approval by CFA. Giveawaysand marketing material can only be distributed from inside your assigned booth during assigned exhibitor hours. Please submit your giveaways &marketing material to CFA for review & approval by Oct. 30, 2015.
EXhIBITor rEgISTrATIon: With the purchase of your booth, you receive one complimentary Convention registration and two registrations at a 50% discount. This registration fee includes admission to Exposition and to all Convention social and meal functions, seminars and programs. Employee(s) must be listed under the same corporate name as that of the exhibitor. NOTE: ALL EXHIBIT BOOTH STAFF MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION. Exhibit booth personnel cannot staff the exhibit booth without a paid full convention registration. Individuals registered at the spouse fee cannot staff the booth.Exhibitor Setup & Tear Down: TBD
EXhIBITor logISTICS: GES is the official decorator for the Convention. All arrangements for exhibit material handling, decorations, additional furniture, labor, signs, cleaning, electrical, etc. must be made at the exhibitor’s expense via GES. GES will send exhibitors an exhibitor kit with complete information and instructions regarding displays, shipments, setup and dismantling as well as additional services they offer. GES will have a desk set up in the Exhibit area & a representative will be available each day to answer any of your questions.
how do I rESErvE An EXhIBIT BooTh?For more information or to reserve an exhibitor booth, contact James Kravitz at (646) 839-6080; [email protected].
In order to reserve your booth, you must submit your contract & payment by September 18, 2015. In order to be included with the Exhibitor Guidethat will be distributed with the October issue of The Secured Lender, you must submit form and payment by August 17, 2015.
Please send the completed form with payment to CFA, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY, 10001 or fax to 212.564.6053.
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EXhIBIT hAll Floor plAn
1stWEST Background Investigations 2113i Infotech Financial Software Inc. 222ABLSoft, Inc. 111Accounts Receivable Insurance (ARI) 107Ansonia Credit Data 206Arthur J. Gallagher + Co. 321Alleon Healthcare Capital 120Bayside Business Solutions 210/212Borro 114C&R Credit Services 312
CODIX 202Commercial Finance Consultants 223Corporation Service Company 213DAT Solutions Compliance 203Dopkins ABL Consulting Services 310Expense Reduction Analysts 224FGI Finance 303First Corporate Solutions, Inc. 207Freed Maxick ABL Services 103GRP Funding 110
Heritage Global, Inc. 302HPD Software LLC 113International Factoring Association (IFA) 205Liquid Asset Partners 116RapidAdvance 322Service Partners Information Co. 105Super G Funding 306UCC Plus of the Fidelity National Title Group 204US Capital Partners 123William Stucky & Associates, Inc. 304
CFA 71ST AnnuAl ConvEnTIonnovEMBEr 11-13, 2015 | Jw MArrIoTT, AuSTIn, TX
lIST oF BooTh’S CurrEnTly TAkEn:
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Company (as you would like it to appear in promotional materials) Contact Name
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Contact Nickname Contact Job Title
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Address City State Zip
___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________Telephone Email
___________________________________________________________Company Web Address
It is understood that this application will become a binding contract upon acceptance by CFA, and incorporated into this contract are the attached terms and condi-tions (pages 22-23). Payment is due 30 days from receipt of signed contract.
____________________________________________Authorized Signature
Payment Method □ VISA □ MasterCard □ AmEx □ Discover □ Check Enclosed (payable to CFA)
Account # _____________________________ Exp. Date _______ Cardholder’s Name _________________________Signature ___________________________
O Please register me; I will also be using the complimentary Convention registration that comes with my booth and/or sponsorship (if applicable).
yES, wE would lIkE To pArTICIpATE In ThE ConvEnTIon AS A: □ SponSor □ EXhIBITor □ BoTh (SAvE 10% on ToTAl)□ I have read and agree to the 71st Annual Convention Sponsor & Exhibitor Terms And ConditionsPlease indicate which opportunity you are interested in:
TypE oF orgAnIzATIon: (ChECk onE)
AUSTIN-THEMED SPONSORSHIPS Convention Partner Plus Sponsor - $75,000
□ Opening Reception Entertainment
Diamond Level Plus Sponsor - $30,000□ Opening Reception Partner (5 Available)
Diamond Level Sponsor - $25,000□ Golf Outing - Exclusive
Gold Level Sponsor - $10,000□ Opening Reception Food Stations□ Opening Reception Photo Booth□ Opening Reception Signature Cocktail
Silver Level Sponsor - $7,750□ Guitar-Shaped Koozies at Opening Reception
Bronze Level Sponsor - $5,500□ WiFi at Opening Reception□ “Pool Party” Reception Suite at JW Marriott□ Wednesday □ Thursday
Executive Level Sponsor - $3,500□ Hospitality Suite at JW Marriott□ Wednesday □ Thursday
WICF Thursday Lunch□ WICF Gold Level - $10,000 □ WICF Silver Level - $7,750 □ WICF Bronze Level - $5,500□ WICF Executive Level - $3,500
COnVEnTIOn SPOnSORSHIPSConvention Partner Sponsor - $50,000
□ Keynote Speaker – Exclusive
Diamond Level Sponsor - $25,000 □ networking Central - Exclusive □ WiFi Sponsor - Exclusive
Platinum Level Sponsor - $17,500□ Window Clings □ General Session Fl. □ Breakout Session Fl.□ night Cap Reception □ Registration Area
Titanium Plus Level Sponsor - $15,000□ Exhibit Hall Happy Hour & Live Music □ Wednesday □ Thursday
Titanium Level Sponsor - $13,500□ Opening Session Kickoff w/ UT Austin Cheerleaders and Marching Band – Exclusive□ Mobile App
Gold Level Sponsor - $10,000□ Tote Bags□ Portfolios □ Pocket Agenda □ name Badge Lanyards □ Hotel Room Key Cards □ Custom Labeled Water Bottles
Silver Level Sponsor - $7,750□ Market Intelligence Sessions□ General Session Speaker with Lunch □ Friday□ Coffee Break □ Thursday □ Friday□ Exhibit Hall Guide Ad - Back Cover□ Program Book Ad - Back Cover □ Guitar Workshop and Bar in Exhibit Hall (Co- sponsor)□ Daily Convention newsletter
Bronze Level Sponsor - $5,500□ Exhibit Hall Guide Ad - Inside Front Cover □ 2015 Online Convention Resource Center □ Wall Street Journal Room Delivery □ Thursday □ Friday □ Program Book Ad – Inside Front Cover□ Program Book Ad - Inside Back Cover □ Custom Labeled Pens
Executive Sponsor - $3,500□ Tote Bag Insert (1 Available) □ Friday’s Breakfast (Co-sponsor) □ Friday’s Lunch (Co-sponsor) □ Coffee Break (Co-sponsor) □ Thursday □ Friday□ 2015 Online Convention Resource Center (Co- sponsor)□ Selfie Wall
Exhibit booth REgistRationEXHIBIT BOOTH REGISTRATIONEACH EXHIBITOR BOOTH IS 10’ X 10’ AND THE FEE IS $2,995 PER BOOTH.
# OF BOOTHS: ________
□ ExHIBIT BOOTH/ADVERTORIAL OPTIOn In The Secured Lender $7,795
PLEASE INDICATE yOUR LOCATION PREFERENCE FOR A BOOTH ASSIGNMENT:1ST CHOICE: ______ 2ND CHOICE: ______ 3RD CHOICE: ______4TH CHOICE: ______
PLEASE NUMBER IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:___ LOCATION___ NEAR REFRESHMENTS___ NEAR ENTRANCE___ nEAR InTERnET CAFé & nETWORKInG LOUnGE ___ CORNER (REGARDLESS OF LOCATION)
ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFA’S PRIORITy POINT SySTEM, SPONSORSHIP LEVEL, AnD On A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
□ Accountant□ Appraiser/Auctioneer/Liquidator □ Attorney□ Broker □ Community Bank□ Entrepreneurial Finance & Factoring□ Field Examination
□ Hedge fund□ Insurance □ International ABL & Factoring□ Middle Market ABL□ Private Equity Firm □ Search, Filing & Document Retrieval□ Software
□ Supply Chain Finance□ Syndicated ABL/Capital Markets□ Traditional Factoring□ Turnaround Management □ Other: ___________________
SponSor & EXhIBITor ForM
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CFA’S 71ST AnnuAl ConvEnTIon SponSorShIp & EXhIBITor TErMS And CondITIonS
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: An application for sponsorship and/or the use of an exhibitor booth at the Commercial Finance Association’s 71st Annual Convention(“Convention”) will not be binding on the Commercial Finance Association (“CFA”) until accepted in writing by either the Chief Execu-tive Officer or Chief Operating Officer of CFA, where upon it will be a binding contract(hereafter referred to as a “Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agree-ment”) between the CFA and the applicant(hereinafter referred to as the “Sponsor” and/or “Exhibitor”). Applications may be accepted or rejected by CFA in its sole and absolute discretion; however, applications from acceptable applicants for particular functions or promotional opportunities including but not limited to exhibitor booth space will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. CFA will use its best efforts to honor an applicant’s first, second or third choice preferences for functions, promotional opportunities and exhibitor booth space and if it is unable to do so will contact the applicant prior to acceptance of the application to determine another mutually acceptable choice, if any.All promotional and/or media materials to be distributed by any Sponsor or Exhibitor at the Convention, whether in print, video or electronic form, shall have the prior approval of an authorized representative of CFA and CFA reserves the right to prohibit the distribution of any promotional and/or media materials, whether in print, video or electronic form, at the Convention which materials do not have the prior approval of CFA.
GROUP FUNCTIONS: Sponsors and/or Exhibitors agree not to sponsor or conduct any group function that will be in conflict with any scheduled activity of the Event.
CO-SPONSORSHIP: An organization that chooses to co-sponsor an event will not have the right to refuse another firm’s bid to co-sponsor the same event.
SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR GIVEAWAYS AND MARKETING MATERIAL: All giveaways and marketing material is subject to review and approval by CFA. Exhibitor giveaways and marketing material can only be distributed from inside your assigned exhibit booth during assigned exhibit hours.
LICENSES: As a condition to the sponsorship and/or exhibitor booth, a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor will be deemed to have granted CFA the right to use the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor’s name and logo in connection with the promotion and production of the Event. A Sponsor and/or Exhibitor may use the Event name before and during the Event solely to promote its participation in the Event and solely in compliance with such guidelines as are provided by CFA from time to time. A Sponsor and/or Exhibitor may use Event attendee lists provided to it by CFA solely for the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor’s own business promotional activities, and may not provide the list to any other person or entity (including any affiliated company) or use the lists for any other purpose. The attendee lists (pre-show and post-show) may only be used one time, for one marketing piece. The lists may only be used by the company sponsoring/exhibiting.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE: A Sponsor and/or Exhibitor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances in connection with its participation in the Event, including but not limited to rules of the Event Facility. A Sponsor and/or Exhibitor may not violate any proprietary rights of third parties in connection with its participation in the Event, including but not limited to the performance, distribution or posting of copyrighted or trademarked material without a license, assignment or other legally effective permission. The list is for a one time use only.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: A Sponsor and/or Exhibitor will be entitled to publication of a description of its business in materials relating to the Event. The Sponsor and/or Exhibitor will provide such description on or prior to a deadline established by CFA and will be responsible for the accuracy of all information included in such description, subject to CFA’s right to edit copy as it determines appropriate.
TERMINATION OF SPONSORSHIP AND/OR EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT: Terminations by Sponsors and/or Exhibitors are not accepted once agree-ment is signed. CFA may terminate a Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement only in the case of material breach of the Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement by the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor, which is not cured within 30 days following written notice of the breach.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Neither CFA nor a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor will be liable in any manner for failure or delay of fulfillment of all or part of such party’s obligations under a Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement owing to any causes or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, government orders, war, acts of terrorism, strikes, lockouts, fires, and floods (each a “Force Majeure Event”). If the Event is cancelled because of a Force Majeure Event, CFA will refund to a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor the sponsorship and/or exhibitor payments previously re-mitted to CFA to the extent that CFA has not expended such payments in connection with the planning of the Event or is able to recover such payments from the Facility and other vendors. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CFA BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST INCOME OR PROFITS.
NO WARRANTY: CFA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Event, the number of persons who will attend the Event or the benefits that will accrue to a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor from its sponsorship and/or booth. Details of the Event are subject to change, and a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor will be notified in advance of any change directly affecting the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor.
GENERAL RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: As a condition of its participation in the Event, each Sponsor and/or Exhibitor releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, CFA and its officers, directors, members and agents, including its event management firm from any and all loss, damage, claim or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise out of or relate to the Sponsor’s and/or Exhibitor’s participation in the Event, other than claims relating to material breach by CFA of its obligations under the Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement.
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CONSENT: Each Sponsor and/or Exhibitor acknowledges that the Event and Sponsor and/or Exhibitor representatives participating in the Event may be photographed, and that proceedings of the Event, including proceedings in which Sponsor and/or Exhibitor representatives participate, may be recorded. Each Sponsor and/or Exhibitor authorizes CFA to display, distribute, redistribute, record, transcribe, modify, reproduce, publicly perform, and transmit in any form (and for any purpose) any such photograph or recording of the Event, and agrees to execute any additional release presented by CFA in con-nection with such activity or to give effect to this provision.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreements will be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law provisions. All claims or disputes arising from or in connection with a Sponsorship and/or Exhibitor Agreement, or as a result of the relationship created by it, will be adjudicated only by the state or federal courts sitting in New York, NY.
NO ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING: The rights of a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor are not assignable to any other firm or persons whatsoever. No Exhibitor may assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space allotted to him nor exhibits therein any other goods than those manufactured or sold in the regular course of business by the Exhibitor. Identification badges are not transferable.
EXHIBIT DISPLAYS: Exhibitors may not attach any item to any stationary wall, floor, window, columns, furniture or ceiling with screws, nails, staples, tape or any other substance. Nothing can be posted, nailed, screwed or otherwise attached to columns, floors, furniture or other areas of the exhibit hall. Only professional printed signs will be allowed for display. Should you need assistance, there will be hotel staff members on site.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION: Electrical fixtures must be wired by union shop and conform to the applicable electrical code requirements. General illu-mination is provided. Additional lighting and power must be arranged for at the exhibitor’s expense, through GES. Forms will be provided in exhibitor kit. SOUND: Sound devices must be operated at a level that does not permit sound to travel beyond an exhibitor’s assigned booth.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Exhibitors may send their materials in advance according to the shipping instructions as listed in GES’ exhibitor kit and are responsible for all shipping charges.
INSURANCE: CFA is not liable for injuries to any person or for damages to or loss of property owned or controlled by Exhibitors to which claims for dam-ages or injuries may be incident to or arising from, or to be in any way connected with, the Exhibitor’s occupancy of the exhibit space or participation in the Exposition. The Exhibitor should contact his insurance broker or carrier to arrange for available insurance coverage. CFA and The JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN shall not be responsible for the conduct of contractors or their employees and assumes no responsibility for failure to perform by contractors, their charges or any other matter relating to contractors or exhibit facility. The Exhibitors will defend, hold harmless, and indemnify The JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN and CFA from and against all liability costs and expense, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting from claims of injury to persons or dam-ages to property out of Exhibitor’s sole negligence.
SECURITY: Exhibitors should take all steps which they deem advisable, to protect displayed merchandise or equipment. CFA is not liable to any Exhibi-tor for the loss or damage of property. The Exhibit Facility is a public building. Exhibitors are advised to contact their insurance agents or carriers to arrange for appropriate available insurance coverage. At least two guards will be on duty at all times when the Exhibit Hall is not open. Exhibitors are cautioned to take valuable items, including laptop computers, to their rooms or otherwise ensure their safety when they are not in attendance at their Exhibit booths and to exercise caution during the Exhibit hours. During closed hours, an Exhibitor must present proper identification credentials to gain entry.
REGULATIONS OF THE JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN: In accordance with the requirements of the exhibit facility, Sponsors and/or Exhibitors agree to be bound by all the rules and regulations of The JW MARRIOTT AUSTIN.
DISCLAIMER: CFA appreciates the support of our Sponsors and Exhibitors. However, it does not intend to enter into an exclusive agreement or relation-ship of any kind with the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor, nor does CFA endorse the programs, products or services of the Sponsor and/or Exhibitor. Agreement to Sponsor and/or Exhibit does not entitle the company to any preferential treatment or services.
NOVEMBER 11 -13, 2015 JW MARRIOTT, AUSTIN, TX
CFA 71ST ANNUAL CONVENTION
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