Opportunities for Our Industry Partners – Supplier Members

NECA E-NEWSLETTER
• Submit a company description (50-75 words) for a “vendor spotlight”.
• Show off your expertise by submitting a “Tip of the Trade”

NECA WEB SITE www.newenglandcarwash.org
• Maintain a company profile with hot link to your web site
• Link your web site to valuable consumer information on NECA’s web site. Goggle rule: The more links the higher the traffic.

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. Click here for more information.

NECA FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/pages/New-England-Car-Wash-Association/154757372370?v=app_2373072738
• 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 their 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.

NECA LINKEDIN
• Members-only discussion group to connect our members near and far

NORTHEAST CARWASHER
• Highlight your expertise by submitting a content article to the NECA section of our regional magazine.

LEGISLATIVE MONITORING
• To protect the interests of our industry throughout New England

NECA SCHOLARSHIP
• Encourage your employees and their children to apply for our annual scholarship.

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.

NECA’s supplier members 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 our four major events that offer …

Special Opportunities for Added Visibility

WINTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Jan. 2013)
Networking, Dinner, Program

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
Investment: $250 - $350 This sponsorship may be shared.
• Other Opportunities to be Announced

TABLE TOP SHOW (May 2013)

• Exhibit at the Show
Investment: Member rate $225 or $275 after March 15th
• Sponsor the Bus Tour - Exclusive (one sponsor) sponsorship
includes a 3 minute advertisement played on the bus TV between each tour stop
Investment: $700
• Sponsor the Show
Supporting Sponsorships: $250 each
Major Sponsor (limited to two): $575
• Raffle a Prize – Offer Show Specials
Investment: Whatever is appropriate for you!
This is a great way to collect leads. NECA will publish your prize offering and/or special, provide a basket for collecting information and blank entry forms for those who do not have business cards, and conduct the drawing.

FALL SOCIAL EVENT (September)
Our evening at F1 on September 11, 2012, and past golf outings, have been exciting and fun. Many NECA member companies sponsor, providing the support we need to hold such events. We promise to offer another great event next September.
 

FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (November 2013)
Networking, Dinner, Program

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
Investment: $250 - $350 This sponsorship may be shared.
• Other Opportunities to be Announced

POSSIBILITIES
NECA regularly explores opportunities to bring members together for learning and networking. Feel free to make suggestions. It’s your association!

NETWORKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
• Encourage informal gatherings for members near their businesses.
Investment: The “tab” for coffee and pastries at a local restaurant

TOOLS OF THE TRADE
• Sponsor and help us plan special hands-on seminars providing practical information car washers can apply to their businesses.
Investment: $300 - $1,000 for facility rental and light refreshments

WEBINARS
• Programs offered by members in their areas of expertise, promoted by NECA