Sponsorship Information

METRANS Transportation Center and its sponsoring agencies,
US Department of Transportation and California Department of Transportation,
are pleased to provide a forum for sharing research on all aspects of urban freight transport, including planning and modeling, impact analysis, economic analysis, and roles of politics and institutions.

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the National Urban Freight Conference.  The various levels of sponsorship outlined below provide increased visibility and promotion for your organization.  To learn more about the conference, please review the information provided on this website or contact (562) 296-1170.

Projected Attendance:   300
Sponsorship Deadline:   July 1, 2007 for Brochure; October 1, 2007 for Program
Attendee Cost:                 $350  ($425 after November 1, 2007)

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Platinum Sponsor:  $20,000
Gold Sponsor:  $10,000
Silver Sponsor:  $5,000
Bronze Sponsor:  $2,000
Patron Sponsor:  $100

Complete the Sponsorship Form.

See below for more details on sponsorship levels:

Platinum Sponsor:  $20,000 (limited to one)

• Official Host of the Keynote Luncheon on December 5, 2007 
• Complimentary admission for ten people to the conference
• Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker
• Recognition as the Platinum Sponsor (luncheon sponsor) in front of the entire audience
• Recognition in Conference Brochure (if sponsorship committed by July 1, 2007)
• Reserved seating at the luncheon on December 5, 2007
• One page ad in the Conference Program (if sponsorship is committed by October 1, 2007)
• Logo visibility in Conference Program and in pre-conference advertising, both print and electronic (if sponsorship committed by October 1, 2007)
• Display table available during the conference; opportunity to distribute company information and giveaways to attendees
• Event website link to corporate website
  

Gold Sponsor:  $10,000   

• Official Host of the Evening Reception on December 5, 2007
• Complimentary admission for eight people to the conference
• Recognition in Conference Brochure (if sponsorship committed by July 1, 2007)
• Reserved seating at the luncheon on December 5, 2007
• Half-page ad in the Conference Program (if sponsorship is committed by October 1, 2007)
• Recognition as the Gold Sponsor in front of the entire audience
• Logo visibility in Conference Program and in pre-conference advertising, both print and electronic (if sponsorship committed by October 1, 2007)
• Display table available during the conference; opportunity to distribute company information and giveaways to attendees
• Event website link to corporate website
  

Silver Sponsor:  $5,000

• Official Host of Breakfast on either December 5, 6, or 7 OR Student Scholarship Sponsor*
• Complimentary admission for five people to the conference
• Reserved seating at the December 5, 2007  luncheon
• Recognition in Conference Brochure (if sponsorship committed by July 1, 2007)
• Recognition as the Silver Sponsor in front of the entire audience
• Logo visibility in Conference Program and in pre-conference advertising, both print and electronic (if sponsorship committed by October 1, 2007)
• Event website link to corporate website
  *This sponsorship provides for travel, accommodation, and admission for five students.  Students will wear nametags indicating their sponsorship by your organization.
  

Bronze Sponsor:  $2,000

• Official Host of Morning or Afternoon Coffee Breaks OR Student Scholarship Sponsor*
• Complimentary admission for three people to the conference
• Recognition in Conference Brochure (if sponsorship committed by July 1, 2007)
• Recognition as the Bronze Sponsor in front of the entire audience
• Logo visibility in Conference Program and in pre-conference advertising, both print and electronic (if sponsorship committed by October 1, 2007)
• Event website link to corporate website
  *This sponsorship provides for travel, accommodation, and admission for two students.  Students will wear nametags indicating their sponsorship by your organization.
  

Patron Sponsor:  $1000

• Student Scholarship Sponsor*
• Complimentary admission for two people to the conference
• Recognition in Conference Brochure (if sponsorship committed by July 1, 2007)
• Logo visibility in Conference Program and in pre-conference advertising, both print and electronic (if sponsorship committed by October 1, 2007)
• Event website link to corporate website
  *This sponsorship provides for travel, accommodation, and admission for one student.  The student will wear a nametag indicating his/her sponsorship by your organization.