Celebrating the 30 th Anniversaries of Chicago’s sister cities Shanghai and Shenyang. The Conference will provide best practices and networking opportunities for the continued success and growth of U.S.-China sister city partnerships. October 22-24, 2015 Chicago, Illinois The Hilton Chicago SPONSORSHIP PACKET
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversaries of Chicago’s sister cities Shanghai and Shenyang. The Conference will provide best practices and networking opportunities for the continued
success and growth of U.S.-China sister city partnerships.
October 22-24, 2015Chicago, Illinois
The Hilton Chicago
SPONSORSHIP PACKET
CONNECT GLOBALLY. THRIVE LOCALLY.Celebrating 59 years of promoting peace through people-to-people relationships
Founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, Sister Cities International is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit which serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, counties, and states across the U.S.
This network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in 545 communities with over 2,100 partnerships in 145 countries on six continents.
Sister Cities International was created at President Eisenhower’s 1956 White House summit on citizen diplomacy, where he envisioned a network that would be a champion for peace and prosperity by fostering bonds between people from different communities around the world. By forming these relationships, President Eisenhower reasoned that people from different cultures could understand, appreciate, and celebrate their differences while building partnerships that would lessen the chance of new conflicts. Since its inception, the Sister Cities International network has played a key role in renewing and strengthening important global relationships.
Explore the sister cities network using our interactive city directory at www.sistercities.org.
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WHY SPONSOR THE 2015 U.S.-CHINA SISTER CITIES CONFERENCE? Establish meaningful global connections and expand your network
Chicago’s Sister Cities
Toronto, CanadaShanghai, ChinaShenyang, ChinaBogota, ColombiaPrague, Czech Republic Paris, France Hamburg, GermanyAccra, Ghana Athens, Greece Delhi, IndiaGalway, IrelandPetach Tikva, IsraelMilan, ItalyOsaka, Japan
Together with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Sister Cities International and Chicago Sister Cities International, will host the 2015 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference. Business leaders, government officials, and citizen diplomats from the U.S. and China will convene in beautiful Chicago, Illinois to discuss ways in which they can affect change in their local communities. The Conference will provide exciting opportunities for U.S. and Chinese cities to learn about strengthening exchanges and growing business opportunities through informative sessions led by industry leaders. Sessions and forums are designed for networking, learning, and sharing of best practices.
This Conference marks the second U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference held between Sister Cities International and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The first U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference was held in Washington, DC in 2014 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the first sister city relationship between the U.S. and China. Thirty-six other U.S.-China Sister City programs were awarded for their continued success. The Conference was highlighted in the 2013 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue outcomes on sub-national cooperation. 2015 is a big anniversary year for Chicago and their Chinese sister cities. Shanghai and Shenyang will celebrate their 30th anniversaries! Also, Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently signed an economic development MOU with the Minister of Commerce from the People’s Republic of China, Gao Hucheng, and the vice mayors and leadership representatives of eight major Chinese cities. The City of Chicago has set up many events to promote U.S.-Chinese business relations and exchange as a result of this Gateway Cities Agreement. Sister Cities International is excited to bring this gathering to Chicago, home to 28 outstanding sister city partnerships!
Chicago’s Sister Cities
Amman, JordanVilnius, LithuaniaMexico City, MexicoCasablanca, MoroccoLahore, PakistanWarsaw, PolandMoscow, Russia Belgrade, SerbiaDurban, South Africa Busan, South KoreaGothenburg, SwedenLucerne, SwitzerlandKyiv, UkraineBirmingham, United Kingdom
Asian sister city relationships make up 34% of all sister cities,
with U.S.-China totaling 164 partnerships
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AMDAmazon Web Services, Inc. Americans for the ArtsAzores TVBrooks City BaseCasino M8TrixCAVEDIGITALCPS EnergyDeloitteDoggett Enterprises, Inc.IBC BankKaiser PermanenteKIE Kintetsu InternationalLockheed MartinM.E. Fox and Company, Inc.MGM Resorts InternationalNational Park ServiceNorman Y. Mineta International AirportNorth American Development BankPacific Gas and Electric CompanyPhilippine AirlinesPort San AntonioSan Antonio Hispanic Chamber of CommerceSan Francisco 49ersSan Jose Downtown AssociationServydineSilicon Valley BankSouthwest AirlinesStaplesSVG PartnersTexas A&M University, San AntonioThe Fairmont San Jose HotelTourism IrelandToyotaU.S. Department of EnergyUnion BankUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Urban Environmental Accords (UEA)Wells FargoYellow Cab of Silicon Valley
PAST SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL EVENT SPONSORS
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAMBASSADOR LEVEL | $25,000
WELCOME RECEPTION | $25,000Thursday, October 22
This event brings together conference attendees, donors, local citizens, and local elected officials to celebrate the kickoff of the U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference. Primarily a networking function, this gathering will serve as a way for conference attendees to experience Chicago, mingle with other conference attendees in a fun atmosphere, and learn what the conference has in store. Sponsor receives brand recognition on all sponsor materials related to the event, VIP seating and/or access to VIPS, and the opportunity to provide attendees with organization materials.
CLOSING DINNER | $25,000Friday, October 23
This event will mark the conclusion of the U.S.-China Conference, but will also be an opportunity for supporters and local citizens to join conference attendees in a formal setting. Sponsor receives brand recognition on all sponsor materials related to the event, opportunity to briefly address attendees during reception, VIP seating and/or access to VIPS, and the opportunity to provide attendees with organization materials.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESMINISTER LEVEL | $7,500 - $10,000
KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSION | $10,000 Friday, October 23 | Keynote Speaker TBD
The U.S.-China plenary session is a great way to target all of the conference attendees in one location. Meet our keynote speaker, welcome attendees, and receive VIP seating with SCI executives. Sponsor will receive brand recognition on screens and on-stage signage.
WELCOME TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER | $10,000Thursday, October 22 | Chicago O’Hare International Airport
A perfect way to make a great first impression! Provide conference attendees with complimentary transportation from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the conference hotel. Sponsor will have the opportunity to brand a welcome table at the airport and the option to provide attendees with organization materials to the hundreds of conference attendees arriving from across the U.S. and globe.
WELCOME REGISTRATION AREA | $7,500
All attendees pass through this area on a daily basis. The sponsor is permitted to set up their own “welcome area” in a nearby space. It’s a great way to establish contacts and rapport with attendees.
CONFERENCE BADGE HOLDERS | $7,500 One of the most desirable branding opportunities offered at the conference. Place your logo right on the name badge of every attendee!
Special add on: Place your logo around all of our attendees, with branded lanyards! | $10,000
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPECIAL ENVOY LEVEL | $5,000
CONFERENCE NETWORKING COFFEE | $5,000Friday, October 23 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm
This gathering will be an opportunity for sister city programs to meet and discover potential new relationships. Witness the beginning stages of how a sister city partnership is created and discover the relationships that have been thriving for decades.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – INDIVIDUAL SESSION | $5,000Friday, October 23
These sessions will feature experts from the local community and municipal elected officials. Topics include economic development, innovative programming and exchanges and U.S.-China Business development. Sponsor has the opportunity to make a brief welcome address and the option to distribute organization materials to attendees.
CONFERENCE TOTE BAG | $5,000
Print your logo on the official Conference tote bag so that conference attendees can promote your brand both at the conference and back in their hometowns.Special add on: Purchase the tote bags and receive brand exclusivity on one side of the bag| $10,000
WATER BOTTLE | $5,000
Thirsty for visibility? Prominent brand recognition is available on this convenient and environmentally friendly item that will get great use not only at the conference but throughout the entire year. Bottle to be supplied by sponsor and will include the sponsor’s logo and the 2015 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference logo.
DIPLOMAT LEVEL | $1,500 - $2,500
CONFERENCE E-NEWS BULLETINS | $2,500 Place your banner advertisement on all pre-show email bulletins going to all registered attendees and prospects. Banner will appear on each page view, providing sponsors with clickable links to their websites. *Limited opportunities available
EXHIBIT TABLE | $1,500 A valuable way to network and connect with conference attendees. Cost includes a six foot table to display literature and signage in a high traffic area, two chairs, standard hotel table cloth, and two complimentary Full Conference Registrations.
PROGRAM GUIDE ADVERTISING OPTIONSHave a visible presence in our glossy program guide! This guide is distributed to all conference participants, media, and speakers. With the full schedule of daily events, it’s the must-have book for the conference. Artwork deadline is Friday, October 2, 2015. $1,000 | Full-page ad $700 | Half-page ad$500 | Quarter-page ad
TOTE BAG INSERTS | $500 Get your message in the hands of each attendee. Feel free to insert printed materials, pens, CDs, or get creative!
INTERNATIONAL ATTACHÉ LEVEL $1,000 AND BELOW
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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITSLearn about the different levels
• Linkable logo on Sister Cities International website• Tote bag insert• Recognition on all sponsorship signage • Reserved seating at the Friday evening dinner; a dinner ticket is
included in every Full Conference Registration• One-year corporate membership to Sister Cities International • Year round recognition on Sister Cities International’s home page• One-year access to all Sister Cities International webinar series• Listed in 2016 Membership Directory
PRESIDENT LEVEL | $50,000 • 10 Full Conference Registrations • Full page ad in program guide• Full page ad in 2016 Membership Directory • Logo on tote bag• Exhibit table • Host breakout session panel of your choosing • Provide brief remarks at a special event of your choosing AMBASSADOR LEVEL | $25,000 • 8 Full Conference Registrations • Full page ad in program guide • Logo on tote bag• Exhibit table
MINISTER LEVEL | $7,500 - $10,000• 6 Full Conference Registrations • Half page ad in program guide• Logo on tote bag • Exhibit table
SPECIAL ENVOY LEVEL | $5,000• 4 Full Conference Registrations • Quarter page ad in program guide • Exhibit table
DIPLOMAT LEVEL | $1,500 - $2,500 • 2 Full Conference Registrations
INTERNATIONAL ATTACHÉ LEVEL | $1,000 AND BELOW• Inclusion in all sponsorship signage• Listed in program guide
TAILOR YOUR OWN PACKAGE
All sponsorship opportunities are open to negotiation and we are willing to discuss custom package options.
PAYMENT POLICY
All sponsorship opportunities are not confirmed until full payment is received.
Please make checks payable to: SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL and send to: 915 15th Street NW4th FloorWashington, DC 20005
If you are interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2015 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference, please contact:
MEGHAN SCHMIDT Conference & Events Manager
Sister Cities international (202) 347-8632
ALL SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
915 15th Street NW4th Floor
Washington, DC [email protected]
(202) 347-8630
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