2012 Sponsorship Information
Platinum Sponsor $5,000
· Eight complimentary tickets to the event (one full reserved VIP table near the stage) with special amenities
· Full page ad in Taste of North Carolina Resource Guide - distributed to all guests (see page 2)
· Premium recognition as Platinum Sponsor on signage at event
· Premium recognition as Platinum in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on ALL event email promos to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event and on single slide recognition on rotating slideshow
· Company name and logo promotion in quarterly newsletter insert and in new member packets
Gold Sponsor $2,500
· Six complimentary tickets to the event (*New – two tickets have been added to this level)
· Recognition as Gold Sponsor on signage at event
· Recognition as Gold Sponsor in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on an event email promos to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event and on rotating slideshow with fellow gold sponsors
Silver Sponsor $1,500
· Two complimentary tickets to the event
· Recognition as Silver Sponsor on signage at event
· Recognition as Silver Sponsor in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on an event email promo to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event and on rotating slideshow with fellow silver sponsors
Station Sponsor $750 *New*
· Recognition as Station Sponsor on signage at station
· Recognition as Station Sponsor in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as a Station Sponsor on an event email promo to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event and on rotating slideshow with fellow station sponsors
Sustainable Green Sponsor $1,000 *New*
· Help us offset our carbon footprint of the Taste of North Carolina by assisting us with finding ways to decrease our event impact on the environment.
· Recognition as Green Sponsor in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as the Green Sponsor on event email promo to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event on how your company helped us offset our carbon footprint
Table Sponsor $1,200 (limited to 7 tables)
· Eight complimentary tickets to the event (one full table)
· Company name on signage on reserved table
· Logo recognition as Table Sponsor on Taste of NC website
Lodging Supporter $250 *New*
· Logo recognition on Taste of NC website as a supporter of local sustainability
· Company name listed in event program
Restaurant Supporter $250 *New*
· Logo recognition on Taste of NC website as a supporter of local sustainability
· Company name listed in event program
A/V Sponsor (in-kind) *New*
· Full page ad in Taste of North Carolina Resource Guide - distributed to all guests (see page 2)
· Recognition as AV Sponsor in event program – over 500 copies
· Recognition as a AV Sponsor on event email promo to NCRLA members
· Logo recognition, with link, on Taste of NC website and in NC Hospitality newsletter
· Public recognition at event and single slide recognition on rotating slideshow
Dear Sponsor,
In 2011, you were a key part of making the Taste of North Carolina a huge success. First, thank you for your support of the Taste of North Carolina which celebrates NC’s Finest in Food, Drink and Hospitality. Your participation in this event has helped us raise the attendance from 250 to 450 in just 2 years, and we expect over 500 in 2012!
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is very pleased to continue our great new tradition of a statewide hospitality industry celebration that is simply THE event of the year! The 2012 Taste of North Carolina will take place at the world famous Pinehurst Resort on Monday, February 27th and will include both the recognition of our Hospitality Industry Awards and unique in 2012, the celebration of NCRLA’s 65th anniversary serves to the hospitality industry.
With over 500 industry leaders coming together to recognize the incredible local food and beverage movement, the Taste of North Carolina is the only event in the state that brings together North Carolina-based hospitality companies, restaurant and lodging leaders and producers of food, wine, beer, and spirits for one unique experience.
Your company has been a generous sponsor of Taste of North Carolina and we are excited to extend this opportunity to participate once again in 2012. We have enclosed the sponsorship registration form. Simply complete the form and return it to us with a 25% deposit by December 14, 2011. If payment in full is received by December 14th, we will include two extra tickets to the event for Premier Platinum and one extra ticket for the Gold sponsors and Silver sponsors. Final deadline for the sponsor is January 11, 2012.
As always, your continued support and participation is greatly appreciated. We wouldn’t be able to have these great member events without you.
Sincerely,
Jacquelyn Manson
NCRLA Meetings & Events Manager
