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America's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused
convention & trade show.
Nashville 2012

Sponsor Opportunities

Maximize Your Marketing Dollars

These are the customers you want to reach. And they are all in one place at Commodity Classic.

 

         

DAILY SERVICES

Each of these investment opportunities can be mixed and matched. Daily Services begin Wednesday and end on Saturday. 2011 sponsors have the first right of refusal for Daily Services.

Sponsored by

Bayer CropScience

Registration Hospitality & Internet Café

Commodity Classic participants say that the opportunity to make new connections is perhaps the most valuable part of the experience. Place your company name and products in front of growers, family members and media at this popular hub for conducting business via high-speed Internet. Conveniently located next to the Commodity Classic registration area, the Hospitality & Internet Café enables attendees to take a break and network as they enjoy refreshments and popcorn, compliments of your company. 

 OPEN

Electronic Survey

Collect the valuable feedback of Commodity Classic attendees while getting your name in front of growers. 

EDUCATION

Be a part of a key reason growers attend Commodity Classic – Education! Your company plays a role in developing credible, valuable and timely sessions. This is where America's Farmers learn to be even better at what they do.

CLOSED

Thursday Early Riser Session

Fill the room with 400 farmers looking for innovative ways to stay profitable and maximize yields. RFP submission deadline is July 6, 2011.  

CLOSED

Pre-Opening Learning Center Sessions

Two dynamic sessions scheduled prior to the Trade Show Opening. RFP submission deadline is July 6, 2011. 

CLOSED

Saturday Early Riser Session 

Farmers don't mind getting up early for some helpful marketing tips. Over 400 eager-to-learn growers attend these sessions. RFP submission deadline is July 6, 2011.  

 

Sponsored by

Farm Journal
Electronic Media

U.S. Farm Report Early Riser Marketing Session

Fill the house as attendees pile in for taping of the weekly half-hour program WeekEnd MarketPlace, produced by AgDay TV.  

CLOSED

Learning Center Sessions

Help growers increase their bottom line with credible and timely topics.  RFP submission deadline is July 6, 2011. 

CLOSED

Closing Learning Center Session

This large, stand-alone session occurring before the Evening of Entertainment is sure to leave a lasting impression.  RFP submission deadline is July 6, 2011.

CLOSED

WIN “What Is New” Sessions

Showcase your company’s new innovations and services critical to agriculture’s future. Product or service must be introduced after March 2011. 

CLOSED

Mini WIN “What Is New” Sessions

Showcase your company’s newest, most innovative products or services to the nation’s top producers with an abbreviated version of the traditional 40-minute WIN sessions. Product or service must be introduced after March 2011. 

COMMODITY CLASSIC MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Get the word out by sponsoring these investment opportunities. 2011 sponsors have the first right of refusal for these marketing opportunities.

Sponsored by 

ADM 

Registration Brochure 

This is your opportunity to reach nearly 60,000 growers with your company name and message in a half-page, dedicated section of the brochure.  BONUS:  With the registration brochure sponsorship, lanyards with your company logo will be given to every registrant on site at Commodity Classic.

 Sponsored by

AGROTAIN 
nitrogen stabilizer

Program Booklet

This guide ensures that your company is fully recognized. The back cover is exclusively your opportunity to welcome the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers to Commodity Classic.

Sponsored by


New Holland

Media Room/Media Reception

More than 100 of the nation's top agriculture broadcast and print reporters cover Commodity Classic. Get your name in front of this very influential group – the media! 

 

Sponsored by

Bayer CropScience

 

Personalized Hotel Room Key Cards

Make an immediate and lasting impression by placing your logo on the room keys that will be distributed to all attendees upon check-in to the Commodity Classic hotels. Key cards are 3.5” x 2.25”. Price is based on front-side printing, 4-color and one artwork.

Sponsored by

Syngenta

 

Commodity Classic Shoulder and Foot Massages

Generate outstanding visibility and be a hero to attendees! Attendees will line up to take advantage of five-minute, upper body massages compliments of your company. Four certified massage therapists will be available for four hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to give massages in specially designed chairs. Free foot massages will also be available to attendees while they wait for the upper body massage. You may provide branded clothing for the massage practitioners and health fair staff to wear. Associate your company’s name with rest and relaxation.

Sponsored by

BASF 

Registration Totes

Your company’s name will be prominently displayed on the registration totes given to Commodity Classic attendees. Attendees will see your company’s name while using these tote bags during the convention and when they return home. 

OPEN

Coasters & Napkins – $6,000 plus printing

Place your company napkins and coasters in Jack Daniel’s and Findley’s pubs. Promote your company message and booth number while attendees relax in the headquarter hotel pubs.

 CLOSED

Hotel Elevator Signage – $6,000 plus printing

Grab attendees’ attention by placing your message in 15 individual elevator cabs throughout the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  Posters are 11” x 17” with a visual opening of 10” x 13”.  

CLOSED

Gaylord Opryland Hotel Light Pole Banners – $4,000 plus printing for five double-sided poles.

These highly visible light polls are located throughout the hotel, offering a unique way to drive traffic to your booth.  Banners hang on either side of the pole allowing for 10 banners per company.  Location determined on first-come, first served basis.

TRADE SHOW OPPORTUNITIES

Promote your company product to grower leaders, their families and media with one of the four

Trade Show opportunities below. 2011 sponsors have the first right of refusal.

Sponsored by 


DEKALB

Thursday Trade Show Grand Opening

Your company is the focal point at the Trade Show Grand Opening to welcome attendees and communicate your organization’s message. Investment in the Trade Show Grand Opening includes:

  • Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
  • Drawing announced on the trade show floor
  • Product message on each buffet
  • Table centerpiece using company product packaging
  • Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
  • Reception ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number 

Sponsored by

AGROTAIN 
nitrogen stabilizer 


Friday Trade Show Lunch

Help keep your target audience on the trade show floor with your company/product center stage! Investment in the Trade Show Lunch includes:

  • Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
  • Drawing announced on the trade show floor
  • Product message on each buffet
  • Table centerpiece using company product packaging
  • Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
  • Lunch ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number 

   

Co-sponsorship

USAPEEC

                            

Co-sponsorship
Available

                                            

Saturday Trade Show Break – Co-sponsorship available $10,000

The Saturday sponsorship opportunity includes refreshment and snacks. Strengthen your company’s presence by sponsoring the trade show break. Investment in the Trade Show Break includes:

  • Company personnel can welcome attendees at the trade show entrance as well as the themed area
  • Drawing announced on the trade show floor
  • Product message on each buffet
  • Table centerpiece using company product packaging
  • Cups and napkins with your company logo and booth number
  • Break ticket imprinted with your company logo and booth number

 Sponsored by

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business

Commodity Classic Commemorative Clothing

Attendees can’t get enough of these commemorative t-shirts and specialty clothing items featured at the Trade Show. Your company logo is included in the apparel design.  

HEADLINE EVENTS

These events will give your company maximum exposure. 2011 sponsors have the first right of refusal for Headline Events.

Sponsored by

Syngenta

Pre-Opening Reception

Gain attention by sponsoring the first social event of Commodity Classic. Give attendees the opportunity to visit each other and enjoy this special evening. Opportunity includes:

  • Your company personnel can welcome attendees
  • Table centerpieces using company product package
  • Cups and napkins with your company logo
  • A showcase of company prizes at the end of the event

 Sponsored by

Dow AgroSciences, LLC

General Session

Set the tone for the week’s informative sessions by sponsoring the General Session. Expert speakers deliver motivating, entertaining presentations. Association presidents address industry challenges and accomplishments.  

 Sponsored by

Monsanto

Evening of Entertainment

Sponsor this grand finale and be sure growers are leaving on a high note! Celebrated artists will entertain all attendees in a private venue.  

 Sponsored by

Novozymes BioAg Inc.; Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business;

United Soybean Board/soybean checkoff

 

ASA Awards Banquet

Sponsor this exclusive event and your company will have a valuable presence among hundreds of key soybean customers. The celebratory nature of this event lends itself well to the presentation of national awards honoring soybean growers from across the country. Contact Bill Schuermann at (314) 576-1770 ext. 1336 or email bschuermann@soy.org for details on how to become a sponsor. 

Sponsored by

BASF Corporation, John Deere, Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business

NCGA Awards Banquet

Don’t miss a chance to align your company with some of the nation’s top corn producers at this popular event. This national awards night honors National Corn Yield Contest winners and national membership award winners.  

GENERAL SERVICES

 Sponsored by

KINZE Manufacturing

Worship Services

Commodity Classic includes its own worship service for all participants, led by the Fellowship of Christian Farmers.

OPEN

General Support

$5,000+
Help us run an outstanding event with a general support sponsorship and gain recognition by being included in the list of sponsors.

Propose your own unique sponsorship opportunity. 

Contact Peggy Findley at (636) 677-4157 or email: showdirector@commodityclassic.com