AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo

AGC of America Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo draws nearly 4,000 construction executives and industry professionals each year. AGC will host its 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo in San Diego, California, March 4–7, 2009. The theme of the 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo is "Let's Build."

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 and to reserve your event and/or item—before they are all gone!

Who will your sponsorship reach?

Sponsoring AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo is sponsorship dollars well spent. Attendees include decision–makers and employees at the leading commercial construction firms in the U.S.

• 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 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo receive the following benefits.

• A company listing in the Convention Promotional Brochure as a sponsor. These brochures are mailed to 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 Promotional Brochure sponsors must be registered by 8/31/08.
• 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 AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo program sponsors must be registered by 2/1/09.
• Company recognition on Convention signage thanking all sponsors.
• Complimentary Convention platinum registration (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 as inappropriate for the 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo.

Sponsorship Events

With over 20 first–class events to sponsor, AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo has the right sponsorship for your company. No matter the size of your organization or the level of participation, you are guaranteed to get the most exposure for your sponsorship dollars.

On the following pages, you will find events to sponsor and a brief description of each. Please note, the prices listed do not represent the total cost of the event and AGC reserves the right to list companies as co–sponsors of events that do not require an exclusive sponsor. AGC's Sponsorship Program will be used to defray costs associated with the Convention. All events are on a first come, first served basis, so don't delay!

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 of the students and faculty coaches register for the competition and receive their materials. Refreshments are available to the 200 industry professionals in attendance. Help ensure the 2009 NSC starts off on the right foot, sponsor the NSC Opening Reception! Note: This sponsorship is only open 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 platinum convention registrations

NEW! Official AGC 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo Website Sponsor All of AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo information will be available through the Official AGC 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo website–www.agc.org/2009 Convention. 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 San Diego 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 platinum convention registrations

NEW! Official AGC 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo 2GB Flash Drive All of AGC's 90th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo information will be available on the Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Expo 2GB Flash Drive. Each registered attendee will receive this drive in their registration packet. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Your logo on the flash drive; and
• Four complimentary platinum convention registrations

90th Annual Closing Convention Session Speaker The Closing Session of AGC's 90th Annual Convention is sure to be a great one! Previous speakers at this session have included George Will, Lou Holtz, James Brown and Doris Kearns Goodwin to name a few. Year after year the Closing Session is one of the most popular and well attended sessions of the Convention. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• An opportunity for a company representative to introduce the speaker;
• Company name and logo on signage at the Session;
• Verbal recognition at the session; and,
• Six complimentary platinum convention registrations

Committee Chairs Reception Dinner This year's event will be held on the USS Midway on Tuesday, March 3. It recognizes the AGC activists that chair AGC committees. These committees 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;
• Company name and logo on menus at the dinner;
• A welcome at the dinner;
• Four complimentary tickets to the reception and dinner; and,
• Four complimentary platinum convention registrations.

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Construction Leadership Council 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 event will take place at the Miramar Air Base on Wednesday, March 4. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Company name and logo on signage at the reception;
• A welcome at the event; and,
• Five complimentary platinum 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 office 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 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;
• The opportunity to place a screen–saver on each workstation; and,
• Five complimentary platinum registrations.

Keynote Sessions Two days of the Convention will have a Keynote Session featuring a dynamic, well–known, speaker. Previous speakers have been top industry executives, high–ranking government officials, business experts and celebrities. This is an Exclusive Sponsorship for each day and includes:

• A opportunity for a company representative to introduce the speaker;
• Company name and logo on signage at the Session;
• Verbal recognition at the session; and,
• Four Complimentary platinum registrations

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:

• Five complimentary platinum convention registrations

Lanyards Similar to 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. Each registrant will receive a lanyard and your company can be featured on it. Hurry, this sponsorship will go quickly! This is an Exclusive Sponsorship that includes:

• Three complimentary platinum convention registrations

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Official Convention Program All attendees receive a convention program which 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
• Five complimentary platinum 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 an 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 platinum convention registrations;
• The opportunity to introduce the speaker, and;
• Three complimentary tickets to the breakfast.

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 platinum convention registrations

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 75 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 platinum convention registrations

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 platinum convention registration

For More Sponsorship information please contact:

Rick Brown
Executive Director of Convention and Meeting Services
(703) 837–5357 or brownr@agc.org.

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