Sponsorship Opportunities


Central Iowa has a unique opportunity in 2010 to host a tri-national conference with an annual event recognizing ingenuity, creativity and hard work of local companies successfully competing and succeeding in the global marketplace.

From June 14 to June 17, 2010, the City of Des Moines, Polk County and the State of Iowa will join our corporate partners in hosting the North America's SuperSorridor Coalition (NASCO) Conference 2010: Moving North America Forward. Since 1994, members of this tri-national, non-profit, trade and transportation coalition have been leaders in uniting public and private sectors to address critical national and international trade, transportation, security, and environmental issues.

The conference is expected to attract more than 400 attendees, and will offer a unique opportunity for expanded visibility for the Third Annual Iowa Department of Economic Development’s Moving Iowa Forward Conference. Much of the Moving Iowa Forward Conference content will be incorporated into this international event, affording our out-of-town visitors a unique opportunity to get to know our sponsors and local business leaders.

Please help make this event a success by contributing as a sponsor. The Sponsorship includes generous benefit packages to demonstrate your company or organization’s commitment to international business and recognize your generosity and support.

There is no better way to learn, network and share with potential business contacts on a North American scale, than the annual NASCO Conference.

Download and print the sponsorship package list and commitment form

NASCO 2010 Sponsorship Packages

DIAMOND - $50,000 USD

  • One year complimentary membership on NASCO Board of Directors ($10,000 value)
  • Overall recognition as premier diamond sponsor on all conference materials and Web site
  • Recognition by emcee as premier sponsor throughout the two-day event
  • Representative of your company/corporation invited to make remarks in a plenary session
  • Recognition as diamond sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, which will include U.S. and international leaders in attendance
  • Company feature in registration material and on Web site, including hyperlink
  • Full-page ad on inside front cover of conference program
  • Recognition with top placement in business publications re: the advertising of NASCO’s June 2010 Conference including your company logo and company mission/philosophy in piece
  • Six complimentary conference registrations (including meals, receptions and activities)
  • Opportunity to include brochure or promotional item in welcome bag (approximately 400 attendees)
  • Premium position for 10-foot by 20-foot booth space in the trade show
  • Organization message and logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions (in three languages)
  • Organization logo included on all conference signage in multiple locations
  • Business logo prominently displayed on reserved premium table for eight for dinner during conference
  • Private reception time with distinguished keynote speakers
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend cocktail reception at the Des Moines Club
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend reception in the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration

PLATINUM - $25,000 USD

  • One year complimentary membership on NASCO Board of Directors ($10,000 value)
  • Overall recognition as a platinum sponsor on all conference materials and Web site
  • Recognition as platinum sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, which will include exposure to U.S. and international leaders in attendance
  • Company feature in registration material and on Web site, including hyperlink
  • Recognition with top placement in business publications re: the advertising of NASCO’s June 2010 Conference including your company logo in piece
  • Half-page ad in conference program
  • Five complimentary conference registrations (including meals, receptions and activities)
  • Premium position for 10-foot by 10-foot booth space in the trade show
  • Opportunity to include brochure or promotional item in welcome bag (approximately 400 attendees)
  • Organization logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions (in three languages)
  • Organization logo included on all conference signage
  • Business logo prominently displayed on reserved premium table for eight for dinner during conference
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend cocktail reception at the Des Moines Club
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend reception in the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration

GOLD - $10,000 USD

  • Overall recognition as a gold sponsor on all conference materials and Web site
  • Company logo on Web site, including hyperlink
  • Recognition as gold sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden which, will include U.S. and international leaders in attendance
  • Quarter-page ad in conference program, inside back cover
  • Four complimentary conference registrations (including meals, receptions and activities)
  • Opportunity to include brochure or promotional item in welcome bag
  • 10-foot by 10-foot booth space in the trade show
  • Organization logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions
  • Organization logo included on all conference signage
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend cocktail reception at the Des Moines Club
  • Complimentary guest tickets to attend reception in the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration

SILVER - $5,000 USD

  • Company logo on Web site, including hyperlink
  • Recognition as silver sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, which will include U.S. and international leaders in attendance
  • Two complimentary conference registrations (including meals, receptions and activities)
  • Opportunity to include brochure or promotional item in welcome bag
  • Organization logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration

BRONZE - $2,500 USD

  • Recognition as bronze sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, which will include U.S. and international leaders in attendance Company logo on Web site, including hyperlink
  • One complimentary conference registration (including meals, receptions and activities)
  • Opportunity to include brochure or promotional item in welcome bag
  • Organization logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration

COPPER - $1,000 USD

  • Recognition as copper sponsor during the reception at Pappajohn Sculpture Garden, which will include U.S. and international leaders in attendance Company logo on Web site, including hyperlink
  • Organization logo to be displayed prior to plenary sessions
  • Complimentary Business Partnering Registration
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