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United Fresh would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support. There’s no better way to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to the importance of a strong produce voice in Washington D.C. than sponsorship at the Washington Public Policy Conference.  And, there’s no better way to show your support for the produce industry in front of Members of Congress, your peers and customers in attendance.  We invite you to review the following list of available sponsorships and select the opportunity that best achieves your marketing goals. 

To reserve your sponsorship, receive more information or develop a customized sponsorship that best suits your needs, please contact: Angela Bezon, Grassroots and Policy Manager at 202-303-3416 or abezon@unitedfresh.org

WPPC Sponsorship Levels and Recognition
This year, United Fresh offers four tiers of sponsorship support for special recognition:

Platinum $10,000 and Above
Gold $5,000-$9,999
Silver $2,500-$4,999
Bronze $750-$2,499

Sponsorship Opportunities
All Sponsors Will Be Recognized In The Following Ways:

  1. Signage throughout WPPC
  2. Name, logo & your hyperlink on the WPPC website
  3. Signage at Fresh Festival On Capitol Hill
  4. Recognition in the WPPC Conference Portfolio

Registration Area Sponsorship 

 $7,500 

Welcome all registrants to the Washington Public Policy Conference with your company’s signage and product display opportunities in the registration area Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Attendee Badges

 $7,500 

Your company's name on all WPPC attendee name badges.

Attendee Lanyards

 Sponsored by Frontera Produce

The Mayflower Hotel Key Cards 

 $7,500 

Your company's name and messaging on attendees keys staying at The Mayflower Hotel.

WPPC Conference Portfolio

 Sponsored by Apio, Inc. 

WPPC Shuttle Buses

 Sponsored by Nunhems USA 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Advocacy & Grassroots Seminar 

 $7,500

This Seminar will offer simple and effective strategies for grassroots advocacy, including factors that motivate elected officials, tips on making your message memorable, and the importance of working with congressional staff. Sponsor may distribute your products.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Opening Keynote Breakfast Session

 Sponsored by Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.

Nutrition Breaks 

 Two Sponsorships Available @ $2,500 

Nutrition Breaks  Nutrition breaks - fruits & veggies more matters. Sponsorship may include display and distribution of your products.

From Policy Principles to Business Impact

  Three Sponsorships Available @ $1,500 

This year the conference offers attendees the opportunity to personalize their experience by focusing on policy that affect their everyday business. Sponsor one or more of our policy forums.

How to Implement and Benefit from WIC - The nexus between WIC families and better health is the hundreds of healthy fresh fruits and vegetables in their supermarket’s produce department. Join us to learn the benefits to our industry and how to make sure your company maximizes sales opportunities.

Complying with COOL in Your Business - Hear from experts regarding understanding and preparing to comply with country of origin labeling (COOL) rules that are likely to go into effect in the United States in the fall of 2008.

Funding Options Available in the New Farm Bill  Through the Farm Bill the fruit and vegetable industry will receive $3 billion in research, block grant and nutrition funding! Now how will you and your company take advantage of the money that is available? Find out exactly how at WPPC!

Senate Luncheon Session

 $20,000

Attendees will reconvene in the historic U.S. Senate Dirksen Building for a special luncheon featuring a key Senator who is shaping our industry’s future. Special menu design opportunity and table literature will be available to our sponsor.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Breakfast General Session  

Sponsored by Chiquita Brands International, Inc. 

A Worldwide Produce Industry

 Four Sponsorships Available @ $2,500

Conference attendees will have a choice of four special educational events:

Embassy Briefings - This year’s field education program takes attendees to their choice of three foreign embassy briefings. Learn how these countries view trade with the United States, and gain new perspectives on the globalization of our industry.

The Newseum - Attendees can choose to visit one of Washington D.C.’s newest museum attractions offering visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology.

Produce Industry Presidential Debate - Luncheon Session  

$20,000 

Attendees will gather together once more at this Presidential Election year closing luncheon, featuring special guest speakers sure, to wow the industry.  You can’t be here in DC just weeks before an election without getting up to speed on how our country will change under each Presidential candidate. Special menu design opportunity and table literature will be available to our sponsor.  

United Fresh Board of Directors Meeting

 $7,500

Show your support for the United Fresh Board of Directors and gain this valuable opportunity to market your corporate image. Have the leaders of the produce industry hear from you prior to their meeting and a guest from your company is invited to the Board of Directors Dinner that evening.

Board of Directors Dinner

Sponsored by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce

 

Sponsored by Urschel Laboratories


 

Washington Public Policy Conference, September 10-12, 2008



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