2017 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS

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1 2017 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS Conference Hyatt Regency Sacramento I Sacramento, California I November 5-8 Reach 400+ decision makers and influencers in: Customer service Energy services Key accounts Communications & PR Marketing

2 What is the American Public Power Association? The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 49 million customers that public power utilities serve and the 93,000 people they employ. Our association advocates and advises on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Our members strengthen their communities by providing superior service, engaging citizens, and instilling pride in community-owned power. Attendee Snapshot 400+ Customer service, energy services, key accounts, marketing, communications, and public relations professionals 160+ Public power utilities, joint action agencies, andstate associations What is the Customer Connections Conference? It s public power s annual meeting for 400+ senior utility professionals in customer service, energy services, key accounts, marketing, communications, and public relations. Why should my company participate? As a sponsor, you ll have access to and visibility with key public power decision makers and influencers. Conference sponsors receive many valuable branding and networking opportunities. From interactive breakout sessions to informal roundtables and receptions, you ll have many opportunities to spread the word about your products and services. 30+ States

3 Special thanks to the industry partners who supported this conference last year. Cooperative Response Center, Inc. CrowdReviews Buyers Guide Based On Client Reviews Save money on this event. Become a corporate associate member! Corporate associate membership distinguishes your company as a supporter of public power. As a member, you ll save money on sponsor and vendor fees and receive tangible benefits that get your company in front of the nation s 2,000 communityowned electric utilities. For full details on membership benefits and an application form, please visit Questions? Sponsorship & Membership Pamela Cowen PCowen@PublicPower.org Speaking Opportunities LeAnne Sinclair LSinclair@PublicPower.org

4 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Elite Sponsor Limited to one sponsor Member: $5,000 Nonmember: $8, Logo with hyperlink on the conference and sponsor homepages on 2. Logo on the cover of the conference preliminary program 3. Logo on branded hotel key cards, distributed to all conference attendees Commit by July 7 to ensure inclusion. 4. Logo on the cover of the conference onsite program 5. Logo on multiple signage in high-visibility areas throughout the duration of conference 6. Logo on dedicated PowerPoint slide at the opening general session 7. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 8. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives name badges 9. One display table in the APPA registration area throughout the conference 10. One complimentary exhibit table at the 11. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 12. Five complimentary conference registrations, which enable your representatives to attend all conference sessions and social events 13. First right of refusal for Customer Connections Conference 2018 Elite Sponsorship SOLD 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

5 2017 CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE Sponsorship Opportunities Diamond Sponsor Limited to four sponsors Member: $4,000 Nonmember: $7, Logo with hyperlink on the conference and sponsor homepages on 2. Logo on the cover of the conference preliminary program 3. Logo on the cover of the onsite conference program 4. Logo and company description in the conference mobile app 5. Logo on sign at the APPA registration desk throughout the conference 6. Logo on PowerPoint slide with all Diamond sponsors at the opening general session 7. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 8. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 9. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives nametags 10. One complimentary display table in the APPA registration area throughout the conference 11. One complimentary exhibit table at the 12. Four complimentary conference registrations, which enable your representatives to attend all conference sessions and social events 13. First right of refusal for Customer Connections Conference 2018 Diamond Sponsorship 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

6 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum Sponsor Limited to six sponsors Member: $3,500 Nonmember: $6, Logo with hyperlink on the sponsor homepage on 2. Logo in the conference preliminary program 3. Logo in the onsite conference program 4. Logo and company description in the conference mobile app 5. Logo on table tents at the Tuesday evening Reception 6. Logo on signs during at the Tuesday evening Reception 7. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 8. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 9. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives nametags 10. One complimentary exhibit table at the 11. Three complimentary conference registrations, which enable your representatives to attend all conference sessions and social events 12. First right of refusal for Customer Connections Conference 2018 Platinum Sponsorship 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

7 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Gold Sponsor Limited to eight sponsors Member: $3,000 Nonmember: $5, Logo with hyperlink on the sponsor homepage on 2. Logo in the conference preliminary program 3. Logo in the onsite conference program 4. Logo and company description in the conference mobile app 5. Logo on signs at the Welcome Reception 6. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 7. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 8. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives nametags 9. One complimentary exhibit table at the 10. Two complimentary conference registrations, which enable your representatives to attend all conference sessions and social events 11. First right of refusal for Customer Connections Conference 2018 Gold Sponsorship 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

8 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Mobile App Sponsor Limited to two sponsors Member: $2,500 Nonmember: $4, Logo with hyperlink on the sponsor homepage on 2. Logo in the conference preliminary program 3. Logo in the onsite conference program 4. Logo on the mobile app splash screen 5. Logo and company description in conference mobile app 6. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 7. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives name badges 8. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 9. One complimentary exhibit table at the 10. One complimentary conference registration, which enables your representative to attend all conference sessions and social events 11. First right of refusal for Customer Connections Conference 2018 Mobile App Sponsorship 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

9 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Silver Sponsor Unlimited number of sponsors Member: $2,000 Nonmember: $3, Logo with hyperlink on the sponsor homepage on 2. Logo in the conference preliminary program 3. Logo in the onsite conference program 4. Logo and company description in the conference mobile app 5. Logo on sign in the refreshment break areas 6. Electronic pre- and post- conference attendee lists 7. Opportunity to host a hospitality event in the conference headquarters hotel 8. Only conference sponsors are permitted to host an event at this location. Event may not conflict with official conference functions. Sponsors are responsible for all arrangements, promotion, and costs associated with hosting a function. 9. Identifying sponsor ribbon on your representatives nametags 10. One complimentary exhibit table at the 11. One complimentary conference registration, which enables your representative to attend all conference sessions and social events 5:30 to 7 p.m... Welcome Reception/ 7 to 8 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 9 to 9:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 10:30 to 10:45 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/ 7:30 to 8:30 a.m... Attendee Breakfast/ 10 to 10:30 a.m... Attendee Refreshment Break/

10 November 5-8 I Sacramento, California 2017 Sponsor Commitment Form Company Information Please make sure your representative-in-charge handles all behind the scenes arrangements. All sponsor logistics information will be ed to this person. Representative-in-charge Title Company Address City State Zip Telephone URL for hyperlink on Member Nonmember Elite Sponsor (7709) $5,000 $8,000 We want a display table in the registration area throughout the conference Yes No We want an exhibit table at the Yes No Diamond Sponsor (7080) $ 4,000 $ 7,000 We want a display table in the registration area throughout the conference Yes No We want an exhibit table at the Yes No Platinum Sponsor (7081) $ 3,500 $ 6,000 We want an exhibit table at the Yes No Gold Sponsor (7082) $ 3,000 $ 5,000 We want an exhibit table at the Yes No Mobile App Sponsor (7083) $ 2,500 $ 4,000 We want an exhibit table at the Yes No Silver Sponsor (7084) $ 2,000 $ 3,000 We want an exhibit table at the Yes No If possible, please do not locate my exhibit table near these companies: Payment Information All fees to be paid in U.S. funds. To qualify for the member rate on sponsorships, the sponsoring company must be an American Public Power Association member. Individual associate members cannot receive the member discount on behalf of a sponsoring company that is not a member. Enclosed is a check payable to American Public Power Association. Please bill me for payment (Members only). PO# (optional). Please charge my: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Card number Exp. date / Amount to charge to card Name as it appears on card Cardholder signature Sponsorship Eligibility Sponsorship at the 2017 Customer Connections Conference is only for those entities that offer products and services to electricity and telecommunications utilities. The Association shall have the sole right to determine the eligibility of sponsors at this event. Payment Policy Full payment must be received by September 22 to receive all sponsorship benefits. Cancellation of Sponsorship Once the Association receives the sponsor commitment form, benefits will start. Cancellation must be made in writing to Pamela Cowen at PCowen@PublicPower.org; (fax). Sponsors who cancel by September 8 will be liable for 50% of the sponsorship fee. Sponsors who cancel after September 8 will be liable for 100% of the sponsorship fee. If payment has not been received at the time of cancellation, an invoice for the appropriate amount will be issued. Agreement I understand and agree to comply with the sponsorship eligibility, payment, and cancellation policies. I understand that contributions or gifts made to this association are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. I also understand that by providing my and contact information that I am authorizing the American Public Power Association to send information to my organization about upcoming events, programs, and services via these means. If you re paying via credit card or electing to be billed, please (PCowen@PublicPower.org) or fax ( ) the completed sponsor commitment form. If you re paying via check, please (PCowen@PublicPower.org) or fax ( ) the completed sponsor commitment form and then mail a copy of it with your payment to American Public Power Association P.O. Box Boston, MA