Sponsorship Opportunities

Event sponsorships

In the 2018-2019 year, SMPS‐Oregon plans to present events that may be sponsored by companies or other organizations. 

Programs – in November, March, June

Program events typically attract 200 or more attendees, drawn there by high‐level panelists representing project owners, developers, policymakers and others who impact or are impacted by A/E/C. Often the topic is a specific market or project type, from healthcare to transportation systems to economic development in a particular geographic area.

Education Events – in October, May, June

These seminars and workshops are aimed at improving marketing‐related skills and knowledge among industry personnel – from principals and technically‐focused staff to marketing staff and managers. Attendees generally number 60 to 80, focused on topics that range from interviewing techniques to website strategy to measuring marketing ROI.

Special Events – in April and July

• Annual Awards Event honoring Marketing and Business Development leaders in our A/E/C industry.
• Summer Event

Membership‐Focused Gatherings – throughout the year

• SMPS-GROW event in September
• SMPS Talks events in December, February, and April

Annual Sponsorships - secured by September every year

SMPS Oregon's Special Events, Programs, and Education Committees provides businesses an outstanding marketing opportunity within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. As an annual or presenting event sponsor, your business will gain valuable exposure, productive networking opportunities, and access to key clients and market intelligence. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a sponsor, please reach out to our Sponsorship DIrector, McKenzie Richardson.

Sustaining Sponsor (1 available) - $6,000

Become The SUSTAINING SPONSOR

• 5 tickets to any event or mix and match (excludes Market Mixer). UP TO $500 VALUE!
• One team ticket (2 individuals) to annual Boards, Bags & Brews network and fundraising event. OVER $100 VALUE!
• Provide moderator at one Program event.
• Prominent logo exposure:
  • At all events (depending on the venue, this may include looping screen projection, banners, or other signage and other materials).
  • On website, in monthly e-newsletter, and in any advertisements SMPS may opt to procure.
• Verbal podium recognition at all events.
• Right to give out marketing materials to attendees at all SMPS events.
• Current list of SMPS membership.
• Tailored social media posts including up to three posts to highlight firm/services.
• Opportunity to share up to nine sponsored blog posts throughout the year.

Preferred Vendors (3 available) - $2,500

BECOME AN INDUSTRY LEADER SPONSOR

• Opportunity to present on firm/services for three minutes at one education event and have a display table setup for marketing handouts.
• Automatic placement on the SMPS Oregon “Preferred Vendors” list, which reaches over 200 Oregon marketers.
• 3 tickets to any event or mix and match (excludes Market Mixer). UP TO $300 VALUE!
• Team ticket (2 individuals) to annual Boards, Bags & Brews network and fundraising event. OVER $100 VALUE!
• Logo exposure:
  • At all events (depending on the venue, this may include looping screen projection, banners, or other signage and other materials).
  • On website, in monthly e-newsletter, and in any advertisements SMPS may opt to procure.
• Verbal podium recognition at all events.

Industry Leader (4 available) - $1,500

BECOME A PREFERRED VENDOR SPONSOR

• Market Mixer event table sponsor - market sector of sponsor’s choosing. Includes two tickets to event. $375 VALUE!
  • 2018 tables included decision makers from Hillsboro School District, REACH, City of Beaverton, Specht Development, Prologis, Urban Asset Advisors and American Assets Trust, and Beam Development.
• 3 tickets to any event or mix and match (excludes Market Mixer). UP TO $300 VALUE!
• Team ticket (2 individuals) to annual Boards, Bags & Brews network and fundraising event. OVER $100 VALUE!
• Logo exposure:
  • At all events (depending on the venue, this may include looping screen projection, banners, or other signage and other materials).
  • On website, in monthly e-newsletter, and in any advertisements SMPS may opt to procure.
• Verbal podium recognition at all events.

Foundation (10 available) - $500

BECOME A FOUNDATION SPONSOR

• Logo exposure at all events (depending on the venue, this may include looping screen projection, banners, or other signage and other materials).
• On website, in monthly e-newsletter, and in any advertisements SMPS may opt to procure.

In-Kind Sponsors: Printing, Photography, & Videography

BECOME AN IN-KIND SPONSOR

• Sponsors will be recognized at the value of their donation as an annual sponsor.

There are many different ways companies can sponsor our organization…anything from being a Sustaining Sponsor that underwrites many of our core programs, to a Special Event or Program sponsor, to an Education Sponsor that helps us promote skill development for our members.