KC/IABC Partnership Benefits

Principal Partners
Contributing Partners
Developing Partners
Entrepreneur Partners

2011 Principal Partners

Exclusive Benefits, Best Visibility, Key Influencer; Cost: $5,000
  • Logo prominent on KC/IABC web site – noted as “principal partner.”
  • Logo in all KC/IABC printed materials – noted as “principal partner.”
  • Opportunity to write a bylined article in the KC/IABC newsletter, post on the KC/IABC blog, and/or share educational material on the KC/IABC Facebook and Twitter pages. Copy to be approved by KC/IABC.
  • Feature article, “KC/IABC Partner of the Month,” in the KC/IABC newsletter.
KC/IABC Monthly Luncheons
  • Branded sign at check-in every month. “This lunch is brought to you by our 2011 Principal Partners: (Your Company).”
  • Branded centerpieces available at every luncheon. The sponsoring company will be responsible for creation of, payment for, and delivery of centerpieces. KC/IABC will be responsible for placement on the tables.
  • Branded premium items from your company distributed at every KC/IABC event. The sponsoring company is responsible for cost and distribution. KC/IABC to approve the item.
  • Verbal recognition as the “principal partner” at every luncheon. Your logo on the speaker screen prior to the presentation when possible.
  • Annual allocation of 50 free tickets for monthly luncheons.
Special Interest Groups – monthly luncheons/events
  • Opportunity to distribute the branded premium items at every SIG event – Entrepreneurs, Technology, Rising Stars and Masters.
  • Opportunity to recommend a company spokesperson to speak at SIG events. Each SIG must approve of the speaker.
Bronze Quill
  • One corporate table at the 2011 Bronze Quill Gala – Prominent, front-of-room location.
  • Two complimentary Bronze Quill award entries.
  • Recognition in all printed material, online communication and at the Gala.
Business Communicators Summit
  • Recognition in all materials, signage and on the official BCS web site.
  • Three discount tickets available for BCS.
CONTACT: Nancy Shawver (816-444-7121) or any member of the KC/IABC board.

Contributing Partners

High Visibility, Chance to Contribute to the Conversation; Cost: $2,500
  • Logo prominent on KC/IABC web site – noted as “contributing partner.”
  • Logo in all KC/IABC printed material – noted as “contributing partner.”
KC/IABC Monthly Luncheons
  • Verbal mention as a “contributing partner” at every luncheon. Your logo on the speaker screen prior to the presentation when possible.
  • Annual allocation of 12 tickets for monthly luncheons.
Special Interest Groups – monthly luncheons/events
  • Opportunity to recommend a spokesperson from your company to speak at SIG events. Each SIG must approve of the speaker.
Bronze Quill
  • One Bronze Quill award entry at a discounted price.
  • Recognition in all printed material, online communication and at the Gala.
Business Communicators Summit 2011
  • Recognition in all materials, signage and on the official BCS web site.
  • Three discount tickets available to the Summit.
CONTACT: Nancy Shawver, 816-444-7121, nancy@nancyshawver.com or any member of the KC/IABC Board of Directors.

Developing Partners

High Visibility, Build your Involvement; Cost:  $1,000
  • Logo prominent on KC/IABC web site – noted as “developing partner.”
  • Logo in all KC/IABC printed material – noted as “developing partner.”
KC/IABC Monthly Luncheons
  • Verbal mention as a “developing partner” at every luncheon. Your logo on the speaker screen prior to the presentation when possible.
  • Opportunity to distribute a one-sheet brochure of your company or a branded premium item at one IABC monthly luncheon. IABC must approve the item and the copy.
  • Annual allocation of five tickets for monthly luncheons.
Special Interest Groups – monthly luncheons/events
  • Opportunity to recommend a spokesperson from your company to speak at SIG events.  Each SIG must approve of the speaker.
Bronze Quill
  • Recognition in all printed material, online communication and at the Gala.
  • One Bronze Quill award entry at a discounted price.
Business Communicators Summit 2011
  • Recognition in all materials, signage and on the official BCS web site.
  • One discount ticket available to the Summit.
CONTACT:  Nancy Shawver, 816-444-7121, nancy@nancyshawver.com or any member of the KC/IABC Board of Directors.

Entrepreneur Partners – Small Businesses

Visibility to Help Create New Business Opportunities;
$500 for small businesses from 2 – 10 people;
$125 for sole proprietors
(IABC membership not required to become a partner.)

  • Name on KC/IABC web site – noted as “entrepreneur partner.”
  • Name in selected KC/IABC printed material – noted as “entrepreneur partner.”
KC/IABC Monthly Luncheons
  • Opportunity to distribute a one-sheet description of your company at one IABC monthly luncheon. Or a brochure, branded premium item, etc. IABC must approve the item and the copy.
Special Interest Groups – monthly luncheons/events
  • Opportunity to recommend a spokesperson from your company to speak at SIG events. Each SIG must approve of the speaker.
Bronze Quill
  • One Bronze Quill Award Entry at a discounted price.
Business Communicators Summit 2011
  • Recognition on official BCS web site.
CONTACT: Nancy Shawver, 816-444-7121, nancy@nancyshawver.com or any member of the KC/IABC Board of Directors.

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