www.PROntario.org

PARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO Canada’s leading PaRks & ReCReatiOn COnfeRenCe

eduCatiOnal fORum & tRade shOw

sPOnsORshiP & adveRtising OPPORtunities

2 Contact Mike Hood to develop a custom bundle that meets your objectives.mhood@prontario.org | 416-426-7405

why beCOmea PRO FORum sPOnsOR?

as Canada’s largest annual forum for parks, recreation, and leisure professionals, the PRO Forum brings together top directors, managers, elected officials, and thought leaders in the recreation sector to discuss and tackle pressing issues, collaborate on solutions, and define best practices.

With a wide range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities, the PRO Forum offers industry product, program, and service suppliers a flexible, effective, and affordable way to reach decision-makers and increase brand awareness.

Parks and Recreation Ontario is well-respected in the sector as an organization that brings together decision-makers and industry leaders, as well as a trusted brand that works towards building capacity. Your investment as a sponsor capitalizes on PRO’s name recognition and our ability to reach your target audience.

of delegates are high-level recreation professionals68%

of delegates have a role in purchasing processes90%

recreation professionals in attendance from across Canada600+

benefits OF sPOnsORshiP

we have a package to suit your budget and goalsWhether you have a small budget or a large budget, we have the package to suit you – and however much you spend, your company will gain access to over 600 Parks and Recreation Professionals. Take advantage of additional unique exposire opportunities.

your competitors are also sponsoringif you are considering sponsoring, then your competitors are too – ensure it’s your company that attendees are seeing this year at Blue Mountain.

Drive traffic to your booth and Connect with Sector Decision MakersTake advantage of networking opportunities with local and national decision makers. As an exhibitor at the 2019 PRO Educational Forum, our sponsorship opportunities will help drive traffic to your booth – valuable visitors who you can do business with.

Provincial and national brand exposureBe positioned as a leader in change and innovation. Gain immediate competitive advantage for your business – ensure your brand is known within the Parks and Recreation industry across the Province and Country.

3Educational Forum 2019 | March 26-29 | Blue Mountain Conference CentrePARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO

ReaChing DECisiOn MAkERsAnD inDusTRY LEADERs

sPOnsORshiP sTREAMs

by Organization Rank

decision makers senior Management, Elected Officials

middle management managers, supervisors

end usersCoordinators, Program staff

31%

32%

37%

makes finalPurchasing decisionsmakes finalRecommendationsincluded in the Recommendation Processno Role

by Purchasing Role

35%

24%

31%

10%

< $2.5 million$1 - 2.5 million$500,000 - 1 million> $500,000

by Operating budget

29%

28%

24%

19%

� exPOsuReExposure packages ensure that all eyes will be on your business.*

title sPOnsORBe recognized as a prominent sponsor and have superior brand placement at the Forum, including printed and online conference materials, signage and logos at conference events, and recognition in PRO’s member newsletter and website.

gala sPOnsOREnjoy a reserved table at the Gala banquet, make brief remarks, and introduce the MC.

keynOte sPOnsORMake remarks before a keynote presentation.

PROduCt exPeRienCe sPOnsORshowcase your product in an interactive session.

seCtOR eduCatiOn sPOnsORContinue the dialogue with delegates by hosting a post-event webinar.

* Additional unique exposure opportunities available.

4 Contact Mike Hood to develop a custom bundle that meets your objectives.mhood@prontario.org | 416-426-7405

sPOnsORshiP sTREAMs

�bRandingGain visibility with branding opportunities that are sure to get you noticed!* starting at $400.

�netwORkingPosition your brand as an industry leader and enhance delegate experience through thoughtful sponsorship placements at one of our high-profile networking events.*tRade shOw sPOnsOR

sponsoring the Trade show will maximize your brand’s exposure where delegates are searching for new ideas, programs and innovative developments. invite clients to attend, and stand out amongst the 80+ other companies.

viP netwORking sPOnsORsponsor a senior leader meeting/session or host a leadership or award reception.

bReakfast sPOnsORsponsor one or all of the event breakfasts and connect directly with delegates. This includes a reserved table and your signage displayed prominently.

delegate bag sPOnsORhave your company name and logo featured on all delegate bags. Each attendee will receive these take home bags meaning your logo will be seen onsite and well after the event.

sOCial sPOnsORinclude your logo and signage at the Wednesday night social, invite clients to attend, make brief remarks, and introduce the entertainment.

ReChaRge bReak sPOnsORsponsor a networking break and re-energize attendees with coffee, tea and healthy snacks. Recognition includes your logo and signage in all break areas.

delegate neCk wallet sPOnsORDelegate neck Wallet sponsors are recognized by company name and logo featured on the face of the neck wallet worn by all participants.

COnneCt & CelebRate sPOnsORReceive maximum exposure as the exclusive sponsor at a selected reception (choose from Welcome or 1st Timers’ Reception, or the PRO Annual General Meeting).

delegate wateR bOttle sPOnsORsend delegates off with a stylish stainless steel water bottle featuring your company’s logo.

mObile aPP sPOnsORmobile app sponsors will have their logo featured in the event app.

ChaRging statiOn & lOunge sPOnsORFeature custom signage in these areas and distribute approved literature.

delegate bag inseRtCan’t attend the event? include a promotional item or material in all delegate bags.

* Additional unique exposure opportunities available.

5Educational Forum 2019 | March 26-29 | Blue Mountain Conference CentrePARKS AND RECREATION ONTARIO

Put your ad in front of over 12,000 parks, recreation, and leisure professionals. The Delegate Handbook is given to every delegate in attendance and will travel with them back to their community.

To purchase ad space, please contact mike hood at 416-426-7405.

Program Brochure Delegate hanDBook* Both

size exhibitors non-exhibitors exhibitors non-exhibitors exhibitors non-exhibitors

1/4 page $ 350 $437.50 $ 200 $250 $ 500 $625

1/3 page $ 550 $687.50 $ 300 $375 $ 725 $906.25

1/2 page $ 700 $875 $ 400 $500 $ 1,000 $1,250

Full page $ 1,000 $1,250 $ 600 $750 $ 1,400 $1,750

Full page inside cover $ 2,000 $2,500 $ 900 $1,125 $ 2,600 $3,250

* Black and white advertisement for Delegate Handbook

80 booths

10’ booth: $919 - $1,31920’ booth: $1,838 - $2,638includes: 2 chairs

4’ or 8’ skirted table

adveRtising OPPORTuniTiEs

tRade shOw OPPORTuniTiEs

tRade shOw detailswednesday march 27, 2019set-up: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Hours: 11:45 am - 5:30 pm

Tear Down: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

delegate & exhibitOR netwORking event

9:00 pm - Midnight

Become a trade show exhibitor to get immediate access to the PRO Forum delegates.

Register for your booth today by clicking here: http://bit.ly/PROeducationalforumtradeshowor contact mike hood for more details at 416-426-7405.

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mike hOOdsenior Coordinator membership and Business Development

416-426-7405 | mhood@prontario.org

for more information and to discuss your sponsorship needs, please contact: