AGC's 89th Annual Convention

AGC of America's Annual Convention draws nearly 4,000 construction executives and industry professionals each year. AGC will host its 89th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10–14, 2008. The theme of the 89th Annual Convention is "Profit through Participation," expressing that increasing participation in AGC pays off personally and organizationally and benefits the entire construction industry. Become a sponsor and place your company before decision makers from contracting firms that participate in all phases of the construction industry. Sponsorships are on a first come, first-served basis, so ACT NOW to reserve your event — before they are all gone!

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Who will your sponsorship reach?

Sponsoring AGC's 89th Annual Convention means sponsorship dollars well spent. Attendees include decision makers and employees at the leading commercial construction firms in the U.S.

The average AGC member:

• Has an annual volume of over $12 million;
• Performs 12–25 projects per year;
• Owns over $6 million in equipment;
• Owns $800,000 in trucks; and
• Owns nearly $300,000 in computers and software.

AGC member facts:

• AGC members operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico;
• 90% have been in business 10 or more years;
• Of the members with a volume of $100 million, 91% have been in business for 25 years or more;
• 37% of AGC contractors operate in the private sector, 32% operate in the public sector and 31% operate in both the private and public sectors;
• 60% of AGC general contractors and 39% of AGC specialty contractors are in commercial building; and
• AGC member commercial construction firms perform over 80% of all Federal Highway Administration work.

Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorship with AGC offers a host of exciting benefits including:

• Demonstrating your company's dedication to the construction industry to nearly 4,000 decision makers in the construction industry;
• Increasing your company's brand awareness;
• Creating consumer preference and brand loyalty;
• Creating positive corporate public relations;
• Reinforcing company positioning in the minds of construction executives;
• Gaining recognition as a "key player" in the construction industry;
• Supporting current and long-term sales promotions, campaigns and objectives; and 
• Setting your company apart from your competitors.

All Sponsors Receive

All sponsors of AGC's 89th Annual Convention receive the following benefits. Please see specific sponsorship events for more information on the entire sponsorship benefit package of that event.

• A company listing in the Convention Registration Brochure as a sponsor. These brochures are mailed to tens of thousands of contracting firms across America. Exclusive event sponsors will be listed with their event and company logo. In order to be included in the Convention Registration Brochure, sponsors must register by 09/21/2007;
• A company listing in the Official Convention Program as a sponsor. Exclusive event sponsors will be listed with their event and company logo. In order to be included in the Official Conference Program, sponsors must register by 02/21/2008;
• A company contact listing in AGC's 89th Annual Convention Sponsorship Directory. In order to be included in AGC's 89th Annual Convention Sponsorship Directory sponsors must register by 02/21/2008;
• Company recognition on convention signage thanking all the sponsors.
• Complimentary convention registrations (see individual sponsorships for the specific details); and
• Sponsors who contribute $10,000 or more may place one item in the Official Convention Registration Bag. Items must be supplied to AGC by the sponsoring company. Note: AGC reserves the right to decline any item that AGC determines inappropriate for the 89th Annual Convention. Items must be delivered to AGC by 2/15/2008.

Sponsorship Events

NEW! Convention Registration Brochure Sponsorship (Before 09/21/2007) This sponsorship is for the AGC Convention Registration Brochure that is marketed to tens of thousands of commercial construction firms across America! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship and includes:

• Four complimentary convention registrations;
• One full-page, 4-color advertisement inside the brochure; and
• One half-page, 4-color advertisement on the back cover of the brochure.

NEW! Bottled Water Sponsorship Las Vegas is hot! Help attendees cool off by sponsoring bottled water. This unique and memorable sponsorship includes your company name, logo and tagline wrapped around each and every bottle. One complimentary bottle will be placed in each registration bag and bottles will be available at all refreshment areas. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Four complimentary convention registrations

NEW! AGC Spouse Luncheon On March 11th AGC will hold a special luncheon for spouses. The featured speaker at the luncheon is Liz Murray (Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story). Many contracting firms are family-owned and operated and spouses often play a key role as officers in the business operation. Be front and center with this integral segment of the construction industry! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Five complimentary convention registrations for exclusive sponsorship;
• Signs and promotions at the event; and
• Recognition at the beginning and end of the lunch.

NEW! National Student Competition (NSC) Awards Dinner AGC of America and the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) have joined forces to form the Annual ASC AGC National Student Competition (NSC). The competition is held every spring with competing teams from seven regions comprised of six students and one faculty coach each. The competition culminates with an Awards Dinner to honor each member of the first, second, and third place winners. Last year's dinner was attended by over 200 attendees. Note: This sponsorship is only open to non-contractor companies. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Signage at the dinner;
• The opportunity to display materials on the seats;
• A special thank you on the invitations and materials;
• Verbal recognition at the dinner; and
• Five complimentary convention registrations.

NEW! National Student Competition (NSC) Opening Reception In addition to the Awards Dinner, the NSC also holds an Opening Reception to kick off the competition. During the reception all students and faculty coaches register for the competition and receive their materials. Refreshments are available to the 200 industry professionals in attendance. Help ensure that the 2008 NSC starts off on the right foot, sponsor the NSC Opening Reception! Note: This sponsorship is open only to non-contractor companies. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Signage at the reception;
• Verbal recognition at the reception;
• A special thank you on the invitations and materials; and
• Two complimentary convention registrations.

NEW! Lip Balm Sponsorship The hot, dry air of Las Vegas can be brutal on lips. Lip balm is incredibly popular and much needed. Surprise attendees with your company's attention to detail and sponsor lip balm. Each stick (similar to ChapStick®) is a high-quality lip balm and will have your company name, tagline and logo. One stick will be placed in the registration bag and more sticks will be placed at refreshment areas. No-one will forget this sponsorship! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Two complimentary convention registrations

NEW! Official AGC 89th Annual Convention Website Sponsor All of AGC's 89th Annual Convention information will be funneled through the Official AGC 89th Annual Convention Website – www.agc.org/2008Convention. This site will include: the registration brochure and attendee information, online registration, list of exhibitors and exhibit information, list of sponsors and sponsorship information, local Las Vegas information and much more. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Banner ads and recognition on the convention website;
• Promotional video on the website (supplied by sponsor); and,
• Two complimentary convention registrations.

NEW! Convention Notepads Everyone at the convention can use something to write on. A handy notepad will be placed in all registration bags for attendees to use during professional development sessions. This is an excellent sponsorship opportunity that has great "staying power" after the convention is over and the notepad is taken home. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• A 4–color logo and tagline on the notepad cover; and
• Three complimentary convention registrations.

NEW! Session Signs Sponsor Outside of each session room is a sign listing the session held in that particular room. At any given time during the convention 10–30 session signs are posted for attendees to see. With over 25 sessions and meetings being held, your sponsorship will have remarkable exposure! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• A 4–color logo and tagline on each session sign; and
• Three complimentary convention registrations.

NEW! Coffee Cup Sleeves Without a doubt, coffee is the most popular drink at any convention. Most people just don't feel normal until they have had their morning "cup of Joe." With this sponsorship your company logo and tagline will be on the coffee sleeves that go around the hot cups of coffee. Coffee Sleeves will be located with the coffee cups throughout the convention area. This distinct sponsorship is sure to get your company noticed! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Two complimentary convention registrations

NEW! Shoe Shine Station Everyone loves to have clean, presentable shoes. With this sponsorship your company can help make sure that everyone does. By sponsoring the Shoe Shine Station, your company will receive signage at the stand that includes a company logo and the opportunity to place company literature for attendees to read while having their shoes shined. Who would pass up a free shoe shine? This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Two complimentary convention registrations

NEW! General Convention Partner Do you want to sponsor, but due to budget constraints are not able to sponsor an event? Well, don't let that stop you! Become a General Convention Partner! By becoming a General Convention Partner your company will be listed in the Convention Program as a sponsor and will be listed as a sponsor on the Annual Convention Website. Show everyone at the convention your company supports AGC and the construction industry by becoming a General Convention Partner. Sponsorship includes:

• One complimentary convention registration

Official Convention Registration Bag A convention registration bag has become a standard and expected practice at almost all conventions, no matter what industry. It is one of the most popular sponsorships available due to its visibility, size, longevity and the fact that all registrants receive one. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Three complimentary convention registrations

Lanyards Like a registration bag, lanyards have become a standard and expected item at all conventions, no matter what industry. Lanyards are also one of the most popular sponsorships year in and year out. All registration bags will contain only one lanyard and your company can be featured on it. Hurry, this sponsorship will go quickly! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Two complimentary convention registrations

Official Convention Program All attendees receive a convention program that they carry with them throughout the entire convention. Only one company will have this highly visible sponsorship. Sponsoring the convention program also includes:

• A 4–color advertisement on the back cover of the program and a belly band wrap advertisement around the program; and
• Five complimentary convention registrations.

National and Chapter Leadership Breakfast This breakfast is for national and chapter leaders and executives from across the country. The National and Chapter Leadership breakfast is a unique opportunity for leaders of AGC to meet and discuss current issues facing the industry. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Company name and logo on signage at the breakfast;
• Three complimentary tickets to the breakfast; and
• Three complimentary convention registrations.

Committee Chairs Reception and Dinner This reception, immediately followed by a sit-down dinner, recognizes AGC activists that chair AGC Committees. These Committees ultimately determine AGC policy and chart the course for AGC in the future. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Company name and logo on signage at the reception and dinner;
• A welcome at the dinner;
• Four complimentary tickets to the reception and dinner; and
• Four complimentary convention registrations.

Young Constructors Reception This reception recognizes the up-and-coming executives in the construction industry. They represent the future of the construction industry and are laying the groundwork to better the industry in the years to come. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Company name and logo on signage at the reception;
• A welcome at the event; and
• Five complimentary convention registrations.

Convention Cybercafé The construction industry does not go on break during the convention. The diligent industry executives who attend the AGC Annual Convention need to stay in constant communication with their offices and clients. Connecting to e-mail and access to the Internet are a must-have to stay on top of business. The popularity of the Cybercafé at the AGC Annual Convention continues to grow exponentially and is a much sought-after service. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Company name and logo on signage at the Cybercafé, including a hanging banner;
• The opportunity to place a screen–saver on each workstation; and
• Five complimentary convention registrations.