EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAY 9-10, 2019 JW Marriott Palm Desert Spa & Resort Palm Desert, CA

2 West Coast Produce Expo The produce industry s No. 1 source for breaking news, new product information and industry trends, The Packer now brings their years of expertise and connections to a trade event on the west coast, the West Coast Produce Expo. Now in its sixth year, the West Coast Produce Expo is established as one of the most dynamic events serving the fresh produce industry. The timing of the show is in line with much of California s production and offers a great opportunity for buyers to see, first hand, how the freshest produce is grown, harvested, and packed for consumers. West Coast Produce Expo brings together leading produce industry buyers and sellers in a professional and tranquil setting in Palm Desert. By combining a focused conference program, networking events, Coachella farm tour with an expo of produce leading suppliers, West Coast Produce Expo fills a niche in the region for produce growers, shippers, retailers, foodservice organizations and wholesalers. West Coast Produce Expo is designed for retail executives, produce executives and managers, foodservice managers, produce distributors and wholesalers, specialty food retailers, and buyers of produce from any industry. OVER 90% OF ATTENDEES RECOMMEND OR MAKE THE FINAL DECISION ON PURCHASING PRODUCE GROCERY RETAILER 42% TYPE OF BUYER BUYER TITLE WHOLESALER /DISTRIBUTOR 47% FOOD SERVICE 9% OTHER* 2% PRODUCE BUYER 37% PRODUCE MANAGER / MERCHANDISER / SUPERVISOR 21% OWNER / PRESIDENT / CEO / GM VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE OTHER 11% 9% 22%

3 Past Buyer Attendees Pacific ROXFORD PRODUCE INTERNA- D.L.J. PRODUCE PAQ Bodega Latina Corporation QUEBEC DISTRIBUT-

4 Booth Sponsorship Packages The 2019 booth sponsorship program has been specially designed to provide you with exclusivity, visibility, and access to the audience you want to reach. All booth spaces are 10 ft. wide x 8 ft. deep allowing every exhibitor to enter the expo on the same playing field. Booth sponsorships packages are designed for every budget. Exhibit space is limited. Reserve your booth today! SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES INVESTMENT $8,950 $6,195 $4,375 $3,195 PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE 8x10 booth Standard Booth Furnishings Company Listing on Website Exhibitor List Company Listing in Show Guide Complimentary Exhibitor badges FREE Show Guide Ad 1 Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page Company Listing in Show Guide Enhanced Recognition at conference sessions Logo on Sponsor Thank You signage Logo on Sponsor Thank You ad in The Packer & Show Guide Logo on Sponsor Thank You webpage Flyer in all attendee bags Logo on ALL website pages Golf Tournament hole sponsorship FREE Show Guide Product Showcase Logo on all attendance promotion communications Free-Standing sign 3 x 8 (These signs will be moved and displayed at every scheduled event) FREE Show Guide 1-Page Supplier Profile (400 word profile that includes company description, product highlights, recent developments, 1-2 images PLUS logo, company contact information) ** Pricing valid until December 31, 2018

5 ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Opening Reception Welcome West Coast Produce Expo attendees in style with an opening reception that sets the tone for the entire conference. Premium food, beverages, entertainment and location will highlight the beauty of the resort and provide the perfect setting for networking. Includes signage at the reception and cocktail napkins with sponsor logo. $5,000** 2 Exhibit Hall Lunch Buffet As a sponsor of the Lunch Buffet, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event Recognition in the show program Special announcements over the intercom $3,000 4 Happy Hour Exhibits Closing Reception As a sponsor of the Closing Reception, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event Recognition in the show program One of four bars located near your booth Cocktail napkins with company logo Signage on the bar $3,000 4 Educational Session Breakfast As a sponsor of an Educational Session Breakfast, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event Recognition in the show program Special announcements from the podium $1,500 4 Keynote Speaker Be the exclusive sponsor of the West Coast Produce Expo keynote speaker. Your organization will receive: Logo recognition at the podium The opportunity to provide collateral for placement on attendee chairs 3 Minute podium presentation or video prior to keynote address Logo and sponsorship recognition on video screen Logo on all keynote promotion and signage $10,000 Snap Chat Filer Sponsor Be our premier Snap Chat Filter sponsor! Get your company logo on our Snap Chat filter template. Company logo also include in all pre-promotion and onsite at event. $1,500 ** Items with an asterisk are reserved for the previous year s sponsor until December 31, 2018

6 ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY New Product Showcase The New Product Showcase is highly anticipated and gives buyers insight into trends and innovation within the industry. This sponsorship gives you the opportunity to highlight your products and get additional exposure at West Coast Produce Expo. Potential buyers can: See what s new in the industry Look at, study and compare products Contact you at your booth to place an order or learn more $425 per shelf Unlimited Registration Bag Promotional Item Provide a promotional item in the registration bag. Your company logo will be included on the promotional item to make a lasting impression on West Coast Produce Expo attendees. Promotional item is subject to approval. Production and hotel charges not included. $ Hotel Room Keys Be the exclusive sponsor of GOPEX Hotel Room Keys. You ll be able to include your logo on all attendee keycards in conjunction with the GOPEX graphics. $4,000** Badge Lanyard Package sponsor of event Name Badges and Lanyards. You ll be able to include your logo on 1,500 attendee badges. $6,000** Attendee Tote Bags Make a lasting impression to attendees with customized tote bags that will be handed out at registration. $6,000** Attendee Tote Bag Insert Place a literature item in attendee tote bags that they receive at registration. $750 each 10 Free Standing Sign Your company s logo and your design will be featured on single-sided meter boards positioned in high visibility locations throughout the event. Specs are 36 x 96. $1,350 Unlimited Event App Get tons of exposure by sponsoring the event app! Your company logo displayed on all pre-event promotion of app, onsite signage to download app, ability to send up to 4 push notifications through the app during the event. $5,000 ** Items with an asterisk are reserved for the previous year s sponsor until December 31, 2018

7 ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Biggest Loser Workout Sponsor Align your brand with one of the most recognized brands in health and wellness. Your sponsorship will be prominently featured during the group workout led by a Biggest Loser Trainer. Sponsorship includes branded towel for participants and logo recognition on all pre-show marketing, at show signage and coverage in show guide. $3,000 Farm Field Tour Show off your growing operation to potential buyers. Sponsorship includes: Transportation to and from your facility for tour participants. Recognition on signage before and during the event. $5,000** 3 Golf Hole Sponsor Includes logo on tee box sign $400 per hole 18 Golf Contest Sponsor Choose the contest you d like to sponsor! Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Closest to Pin for men s and women s category. Tee box signage provided. $300 per contest 6 Golf Cooler Bag Provided to every golfer with your company logo displayed on the cooler to hold cold beverages for all golfers. $4,000 Item for Golf Bag Choose from a sleeve of golf balls, golf towel, water bottle or koozie/tee package. Your company logo displayed on item. $3,000 per item 4 Golf Beverage Cart Sponsor Includes signage on beverage cart roaming course during golf outing. Also includes 2 free drink tickets per golfer handed out at registration, to be redeemed on beverage cart during play. $2,500 3 Golf Hole Demo Set up your product for every golfer to sample during our Thursday morning golf outing! Includes table, 2 chairs and umbrella, plus signage on hole tee box. Demo food item to be provided by sponsor. $ Golf Lunch Sponsor As a sponsor of the Golf Lunch and Awards Banquet, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event Recognition in the show program $2,000 Golf Cooler Bag Insert Item Provided to every golfer in the golf cooler bag. Item must be provided by your company to include in the coolers. $750 3 ** Items with an asterisk are reserved for the previous year s sponsor until December 31, 2018

8 ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Ballroom Arches Brand the entrance arches to the ballrooms with your logo and unique design. Specs are 24 x 96. $450 each 25 Guest Room TV Advertising Be the exclusive sponsor of Guest Room TV Advertising. Your organization will receive: Custom :10 sponsor billboard at the start of the program. Up to 2:00 minutes of commercia time. An extended video message up to 5:00 minutes. Logo inclusion on all promotional material. Rights to place copy of hotel channel on you company website. Representation on the West Coast Produce Expo website after the show. $6,000 Photo Frames Brand the hallways and areas around the expo with these unique photo frames and your company. Specs are 28 x 36. $200 each 56 Springs Patio Doors Brand this attractive entrance to evening receptions and educational sessions with your logo and message Specs are 31 wide. $200 each 12 Hotel Welcome Letter Be the first to welcome attendees to West Coast Produce Expo. Sponsorship includes: The opportunity to reach every attendee through the official welcome letter, which features must-have information like registration instructions and exhibit hall hours Space for a personalized message to attendees in the welcome letter $1,500 Hotel Room Drop As a participating sponsor of the Hotel Room Drop, your organization will have the opportunity to extend your reach by having promotional materials delivered directly to all attendee guest rooms. Production and hotel charges not included. $1,500 per product to buyers $3,000 per product to all attendees Unlimited ** Items with an asterisk are reserved for the previous year s sponsor until December 31, 2018