EXHIBITOR & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MAY 9-10, 2019 JW Marriott Palm Desert Spa & Resort Palm Desert, Calif.
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 fifth 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 TYPE OF BUYER GROCERY RETAILER 42% WHOLESALER / DISTRIBUTOR 47% FOOD SERVICE 9% OTHER* 2% PRODUCE BUYER 37% BUYER TITLE PRODUCE MANAGER / MERCHANDISER / SUPERVISOR 21% OWNER / PRESIDENT / CEO / GM 11% VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE 9% OTHER 22%
Past Buyer Attendees Pacific ROXFORD PRODUCE INTERNATIONAL D.L.J. PRODUCE PAQ Bodega Latina Corporation QUEBEC DISTRIBUTING CO
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' wide by 7' 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 The prices that are currently listed are rates that will be honored until March 15 th After March 15 th the rates will be: $10,300 $7,525 $5,175 $3,975 7'x10' booth Standard booth furnishings Company listing on website exhibitor list Company listing in show guide Complimentary exhibitor badges 6 4 4 4 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 and 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 email communications Free-standing sign 3'x 8' (These signs will be moved and displayed at every scheduled event) FREE show guide one-page supplier profile (400-word profile that includes company description, product highlights, recent developments, one to two images PLUS logo, company contact information)
2019 Floor Plan ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Opening Reception Welcome attendees in style with an opening reception that sets the tone for the entire conference. Premium food, beverages and entertainment will provide the perfect setting for networking. Includes signage at the reception and cocktail napkins with sponsor logo. $5,000 1 Sold 2 Remaining Exhibit Hall Lunch Buffet As a sponsor, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event. Recognition in the show program. Special announcements over the intercom. $3,000 1 Sold 3 Remaining
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Happy Hour Exhibits Closing Reception As a sponsor, 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, your organization will receive: Custom signage at the event. Recognition in the show program. Special announcements from the podium. $1,500 1 sold 3 remaining Keynote Speaker As the exclusive sponsor, your organization will receive: Logo recognition at the podium. Opportunity to provide items to place on attendee chairs. Three-minute podium presentation or video prior to keynote. Logo and sponsorship recognition on video screen. Logo on all keynote promotion and signage. $10,000 2 Category 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. 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 Hotel Room Keys Be the exclusive sponsor of the event s hotel room keys. You ll be able to include your logo on all attendee keycards in conjunction with the West Coast Produce Expo graphics. SOLD Attendee Lanyards 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 attendees 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
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 preshow 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. SOLD 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 two free drink tickets per golfer handed out at registration, to be redeemed on beverage cart during play. $2,500 3 Golf Hole Demo Station Set up your product for every golfer to sample during our Thursday morning golf outing. Includes table, two chairs and umbrella, plus signage on hole tee box. Demo food item to be provided by sponsor. $1,250 2 Sold 7 Remaining 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 2 Sold 1 Remaining
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities SPONSORSHIP DESCRIPTION PRICE QUANTITY Event App Get tons of exposure by sponsoring the event app. Your company logo displayed on all pre-event promotion of app, on-site signage to download app, ability to send up to four push notifications through the app during the event. $5,000 Snapchat Filer Sponsor Be our premier Snapchat Filter sponsor. Get your company logo on our Snapchat filter template. Company logo also included in all pre-promotion and on-site at event. $1,500 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 As the exclusive sponsor, your organization will receive: Custom 10-second sponsor billboard - start of program. Up to two minutes of commercial time. An extended video message up to five minutes. Logo inclusion on all promotional material. Rights to place a copy on your 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. Sponsorship includes: The opportunity to reach every attendee through the official welcome letter, which features must-have information such as registration 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. Sponsor provides room drop item. $3,500 per product to buyers $7,000 per product to all attendees Unlimited