Opportunities for Our Industry Partners – Supplier Members

NECA E-NEWSLETTER

• Submit a company description (50-75 words) emphasizing what makes you special to our “vendor spotlight”.
• Show off your expertise by submitting a “Tip of the Trade”. 

NECA WEB SITE

• Maintain a company profile with a hot link to your web site.
• Link your web site to valuable consumer information on NECA’s web site.

NECA LOGO USE

• Show off your industry support by posting the NECA Logo on your web site and on business identification material such as business cards and brochures.

NECA FACEBOOK PAGE

• Submit a profile for our dedicated supplier showcase section.
• TABLE TOP SHOW
• Member exhibitors (only) may request a set of member mailing labels to promote your show participation.
• By exhibiting, you will be listed on the NECA web site, in promotional materials for the show, in the Northeast Carwasher, in the NECA E-Newsletter on the NECA Facebook page, and your contact information will be distributed in a Show program.

NORTHEAST CARWASHER

• Show off your expertise by submitting a content article to the NECA section of our regional magazine.

NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP
Participation in the work of the NECA is a membership privilege open to all employees of member companies. Those who are actively involved make decisions about the direction of the Association and the profession on other members’ behalf. Most important, participation is a networking opportunity, an excellent way to make industry contacts and tap into the collective knowledge of the NECA community.

Suppliers are our much appreciated industry partners. In recognition of the many demands on your marketing budget, and to assist in your planning, we are providing the following details of

Special Opportunities for Visibility - 2010

WINTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING (January 5, 2010)

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
  Investment: $250 - $350
  Our sincere thanks to Mang Insurance for their support.
• Sponsor the program
  Investment: Varies according to who is the featured speaker
  Our sincere thanks to Autowash Maintenance Corporation for their support.

TABLE TOP SHOW (April 27, 2010) Click to access an online form.

• Exhibit at the Show
  Investment: 2010 member rate $225 or $275 after January 15th
• Sponsor the Bus Tour
  Investment: Exclusive (one sponsor) sponsorship at $500
• Sponsor the Show
  Supporting Sponsorship: $225 each
  Major Sponsor (limited to two): $550
• Raffle a Prize
  Investment: Whatever is appropriate for you!
  This is a great way to collect leads. NECA will publish your prize offering, provide a basket for collecting information, provide blank entry forms for those who do not have business cards
   

GOLF OUTING (August 16th, 2010 at the Indian Pond Country Club) Click to access an online form.

• We offer a wide variety of sponsorships and welcome creative suggestions.
  Investment: Range from $200 for a hole or tee to $1,800 to co-sponsor the reception and dinner.
  A substantial portion of the outing profits are contributed to charity. In the past 10 years, NECA has contributed over $40,000 to organizations such as The Jimmy Fund and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
   

FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (November 9th, 2010)

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
  Investment: $250 - $350 depending on the facility and size of the meeting
• Sponsor for program
  Investment: Varies according to who is the featured speaker
   

NETWORKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (TBD)

• Informal gatherings for members near their businesses
  Investment: The “tab” for coffee and pastries at a local restaurant

TOOLS OF THE TRADE (TBD)

• Special hands-on seminars providing practical information car washers can apply to their businesses.
  Investment: $300 - $1,000 for facility rental and light refreshments
   

Please feel free to suggest new strategies for increasing industry partner visibility.