Sponsorship
Have any questions?
Contact our Sponsorship Director, Courtney Dickerson at [email protected]
The Award-Winning St. Louis Chapter of SMPS is offering you an opportunity to reach a target market for your services through advertising and sponsorship of our local chapter. Our chapter has more than 135 members and an event mailing list of more than 1,500 contacts.
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a diverse community of marketing and business development professionals working together to move the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries forward. SMPS is the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry. An SMPS sponsorship is ideal for companies who are looking to either grow their network, get more involved in their local industry community, or simply connect with industry professionals.
Sponsor SMPS St. Louis for:
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Access to 135+ members, with 40% holding senior-level positions
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Visibility to 1,500+ subscribers of weekly newsletter
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Recognition at 17+ events in 2022, including panels and programs, professional development seminars, networking events and annual events (in person or virtual)
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Social media visibility to 1,300+ followers combined across Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
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Tickets to attend our most popular events and network with members
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Additional benefits including access to our job board and more!
We offer a 10% discount on sponsorship rates for certified MBE & WBE firms. Please click the appropriate buttons below for the W/MBE sponsorship packages.
For a full list of details and benefits, please view our Sponsorship Information Packet.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Annual Sponsorships
Annual Sponsorships ensure that your firm is in front of the network of SMPS St. Louis' supporters throughout the year – at every event, in every weekly email newsletter, and on our website. With levels that vary from $300 to $2,000, there is a sponsorship level that is right for everybody.
Event Sponsorships
SMPS St. Louis offers limited event sponsorships throughout the year. Scroll below to learn more about the benefits of becoming an event sponsor.
In-Kind Sponsorships
SMPS St. Louis offers welcomes in-kind sponsorships throughout the year. Scroll below to learn more about the benefits of becoming an in-kind sponsor.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Courtney Dickerson
Sponsorship Director
[email protected]
Thank you for your support!
Sponsor Benefits
Learn more below. Ready to sponsor? Register using the links below.
Platinum Sponsor / $2,000
✓ Name/logo and verbal firm recognition at events
✓ Name/logo on all chapter evites, mailers and on sponsorship slide for every event
✓ Logo, website link and firm description on SMPS St. Louis’ sponsorship page
✓ 3 FREE event tickets to one event during sponsorship cycle*
✓ Private coffee/lunch with client panel before 8-on-8 Signature Event and Client Panel
✓ One-year membership to SMPS (new or renewal) for 1 company representative
✓ One opportunity to present a one-minute firm overview at a regular event
✓ Sponsor Spotlight email feature and blog highlighting the firm’s services and/or projects sent to entire SMPS St. Louis’ mailing list (content and date to be agreed upon by Sponsor Firm and SMPS St. Louis)
✓ Space on registration table for displaying brochure materials at all in-person SMPS St. Louis programs
✓ Social Media mention via LinkedIn and/or Facebook
✓ UNLIMITED job postings to the SMPS St. Louis Job Bank
BECOME A PLATINUM SPONSOR
BECOME A PLATINUM SPONSOR - W/MBE Firms only
Gold Sponsor / $1,000
✓ Logo, website link and firm description on SMPS St. Louis’ sponsorship page
✓ Name/logo on all chapter evites, mailers and on sponsorship slide for every event
✓ 1 FREE event ticket one event during sponsorship cycle*
✓ One opportunity to present a one-minute firm overview at a regular event
✓ Sponsor Spotlight email feature and blog highlighting the firm’s services and/or projects sent to entire SMPS St. Louis’ mailing list (content and date to be agreed upon by Sponsor Firm and SMPS St. Louis)
✓ Space on registration table for displaying brochure materials at all in-person SMPS St. Louis programs
✓ Social Media mention via LinkedIn and/or Facebook
✓ 2 FREE job postings to the SMPS St. Louis Job Bank
BECOME A gold SPONSOR
BECOME A gold SPONSOR - W/MBE FIRMS ONLY
Silver Sponsor / $600
✓ Logo, website link and firm description on SMPS St. Louis’ sponsorship page
✓ Name/logo on all chapter evites, mailers and on sponsorship slide for every event
✓ 1 FREE event ticket to one event during sponsorship cycle*
✓ Sponsor Spotlight email feature and blog highlighting the firm’s services and/or projects sent to entire SMPS St. Louis’ mailing list (content and date to be agreed upon by Sponsor Firm and SMPS St. Louis)
✓ Social Media mention via LinkedIn and/or Facebook
BECOME A SILVER SPONSOR
BECOME A SILVER SPONSOR - W/MBE FIRMS ONLY
Bronze Sponsor / $300
✓ Logo, website link and firm description on SMPS St. Louis’ sponsorship page
✓ Name/logo on all chapter evites, mailers and on sponsorship slide for every event
✓ Sponsor Spotlight email feature and blog highlighting the firm’s services and/or projects sent to entire SMPS St. Louis’ mailing list (content and date to be agreed upon by Sponsor Firm and SMPS St. Louis)
✓ Social Media mention via LinkedIn and/or Facebook
BECOME A BRONZE SPONSOR
BECOME A BRONZE SPONSOR - W/MBE FIRMS ONLY
*Excludes registrations to educational series (ie. Coordinator’s Club, Marketing Managers Guide, Leadership Forum), half-day education workshops, SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference or programs that are co-sponsored by SMPS St. Louis.
BECOME A SPONSOR - pay by check (not preferred)
Event Sponsor / $250
Learn more about the benefits of becoming an event sponsor in this infographic. Please contact us for more information on how to sponsor a targeted program.
✓ Free Admission: As an Event Sponsor, you will receive a free admission to an event designed as a regular program (excluding Annual 8-on-8 event and educational programs).
✓ Recognition: Prior to the event, you will receive recognition in pre-event social media posts and email blurbs.
✓ Promotional Opportunities: Opportunity to display company information/products on a table on/near registration booth.
✓ Networking: Approximately 30-45 minutes of networking -- truly working the room before and after the event programming.
✓ Shoutout: Verbal mention at the start of the program.
✓ Attendee Information: Access to your event's attendee list.
✓ Brand Awareness: $50 of your sponsorship dollars will be used as an attendance prize for one lucky event attendee. Your company brochure/business card will accompany the gift.
*Priority of event choice will be given in order of sponsorship payment. You can sponsor more than one event per year.
In-Kind Sponsor
We welcome and appreciate in-kind support and look forward to discussing ideas you have for in-kind sponsorships. Appropriate recognition is provided depending on the event format, including verbal recognition, sponsor signage, sponsor recognition nametags, etc. Your contribution may assist with chapter operating expenses or any of the following:
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Membership event give-a-ways
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Raffle donations (for Charity and Member Events)
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Service donations (printing, mailing, graphics, event photography, etc.)
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Sponsorship Director ([email protected]).
Benefits of Becoming a Sponsor
