import vehicle community event sponsors at AAPEX

The Import Vehicle Community offers a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to fit your marketing goals and objectives. You are an integral part of our community and your presence is an indication of your commitment and support to making our events a success.

We invite you to work with us to package a sponsorship opportunity to fit your organization’s needs and engage with this audience. If you would like more details or have questions, please contact Angela Chiang at angela.chiang@autocare.org.

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2023 Import Vehicle Community Sponsorship Opportunities  Amount  Status  
Premier Sponsorship – Luncheon and Awards Program  

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 | Venetian Hotel

Our prestigious Luncheon and Awards Program, attended by leading industry executives, features an industry update and awards presentation honoring men and women who have made significant contributions to the import automotive aftermarket. Package highlights:

Luncheon Event Experience and Visibility at AAPEX

- One-minute promotional video or ten-minute presentation during the luncheon on a topic affecting the import aftermarket industry*
- 10 tickets to attend the luncheon with premier seating
- One piece of sponsor-produced collateral at each place setting*
- Logo and “Sponsored by Company Name” in luncheon on-site program at each place setting
- Logo featured on event signage set on luncheon stage and outside the luncheon at high traffic areas
- Logo featured on event podium
- Logo inclusion in slideshow recognizing all sponsors
- Logo and “Sponsored by Company Name” featured on invitation/ticket

Featured Partnership Benefits and Year-Round Visibility

- Promotional video and/or logo, link and sponsor description (50 words) on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website
- Logo and sponsor description (50 words) included in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

*Topic and sponsor collateral must be approved by the Import Vehicle Community Executive Leadership Council.

 USD $20,000   Pending  Purchase
Premier Sponsorship – Fabulous Networking Reception (FNR)  

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 | Venetian Hotel

The Fabulous Networking Reception is the premier networking event during AAPEX for the import community with executives representing the global aftermarket industry. Package highlights:

Reception Event Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Signature drink using sponsor’s name
- Branded logo on custom beverage napkins
- 15 tickets to reception
- Logo featured on event signage inside the reception and outside the reception at high traffic areas
- Logo inclusion in slideshow recognizing all sponsors
- Logo and “Sponsored by Company Name” featured on invitation/ticket

Featured Partnership Benefits and Year-Round Visibility
- Promotional video and/or logo, link and sponsor description (50 words) on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website
- Logo and sponsor description (50 words) included in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

 USD $15,000   Available  Purchase
Premier Sponsorship – Import Product and Marketing Awards Showcases  

Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | AAPEX, Sands Expo

The Import Product and Marketing Awards recognize innovative products and marketing concepts designed to serve the import aftermarket. Our product showcases offer three-day long visibility on the AAPEX show floor with more than 163,000 automotive aftermarket professionals. Package highlights:

Awards Showcase Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Logo and “Sponsored by [Company Name]” featured on multiple display showcases located on the show floor
- Recognition by emcee during award winners presentation and press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Import Vehicle Community booth on the show floor
- Logo inclusion in video featuring award winners shown during Luncheon and Awards program

Featured Partnership Benefits and Year-Round Visibility
- Promotional video and/or logo, link and sponsor description (50 words) on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website
- Logo and sponsor description (50 words) included in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

 USD $10,000   Sold  
Gold Sponsorship

The Import Vehicle Community offers gold, silver and bronze sponsorship opportunities for member companies to increase exposure and visibility for your brand in front of key industry professionals in the import community. Package highlights:

Luncheon Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Logo placement on signage located on luncheon stage
- Logo featured on luncheon invitations/tickets
- Logo featured in slideshow at luncheon recognizing all sponsors
- Logo, sponsor name, description (3-4 bullet points, 50 words) and contact information in luncheon on-site program at each place setting
- Logo on event signage (tiered) outside the luncheon at high traffic areas
- 10 tickets to the luncheon

Networking Reception Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Logo featured on reception invitations/tickets
- Logo inclusion in slideshow looped during reception recognizing all sponsors
- Logo on event signage (tiered) inside the reception and outside the reception at high traffic areas
- 15 tickets to the reception

Additional Sponsor Benefits and Year-Round Visibility
- Logo featured in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Discount on Import Product and Marketing Awards Program entries (for AAPEX exhibitors)
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

 USD $5,500   Available  Purchase
Silver Sponsorship

The Import Vehicle Community offers gold, silver and bronze sponsorship opportunities for member companies to increase exposure and visibility for your brand in front of key industry professionals in the import community. Package highlights:

Luncheon Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Logo placement on signage located on luncheon stage
- Sponsor name listed on luncheon invitations/tickets
- Logo inclusion in slideshow at luncheon recognizing all sponsors
- Sponsor name, description (2 bullet points, 30 words) and contact information in luncheon on-site program at each place setting
- Logo on event signage (tiered) outside the luncheon at high traffic areas
- 5 tickets to the luncheon

Networking Reception Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Sponsor name listed on reception invitations/tickets
- Logo inclusion in slideshow looped during reception recognizing all sponsors
- Logo on event signage (tiered) inside the reception and outside the reception at high traffic areas
- 10 tickets to the reception

Additional Sponsor Benefits and Year-Round Visibility
- Logo featured in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Discount on Import Product and Marketing Awards Program entries (for AAPEX exhibitors)
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

 USD $3,750   Available  Purchase
Bronze Sponsorship

The Import Vehicle Community offers gold, silver and bronze sponsorship opportunities for member companies to increase exposure and visibility for your brand in front of key industry professionals in the import community. Package highlights:

Luncheon Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Logo placement on signage located on luncheon stage
- Sponsor name listed on luncheon invitations/tickets
- Logo inclusion in slideshow at luncheon recognizing all sponsors
- Sponsor name, description (1 bullet point, 15 words) and contact information in luncheon on-site program at each place setting
- Logo on event signage (tiered) outside the luncheon at high traffic areas
- 2 tickets to the luncheon

Networking Reception Experience and On-Site Visibility
- Sponsor name listed on reception invitations/tickets
- Logo inclusion in slideshow looped during reception recognizing all sponsors
- Logo on event signage (tiered) inside the reception and outside the reception at high traffic areas
- 5 tickets to the reception

Additional Sponsor Benefits and Year-Round Visibility
- Logo featured in pre-event email promotion
- Recognition sponsor ribbons for AAPEX badges
- Discount on Import Product and Marketing Awards Program entries (for AAPEX exhibitors)
- Logo featured on Import Vehicle Community’s sponsor website (year-round July to June)
- Recognition on Import Vehicle Community hosted programming and “Community Forum” discussions during Auto Care Association Leadership Days.

 USD $2,000   Available  Purchase

Thank You to 2022 Premier Sponsor: Worldpac

"Worldpac is a leading distributor of OE and premium automotive parts, primarily focused on import vehicles. Our industry-leading OEM assortment and online catalog, SpeedDial, and a multi-echelon distribution network delivers 'The Right Part at the Right Time.'

We offer industry-leading training events with advanced technical and business training through the Worldpac Training Institute. Our strategy is driven by what matters most to our customers. Their success is our success."

Bob Cushing
President and CEO
Worldpac
2022-ivc-sponsors

hear what others have to say

Mitul Patel, True Parts

“ Sponsorship of the Import Vehicle Community has provided True Parts constant exposure and the ability to work with other successful companies and organizations within the import market. Every member of the Import Vehicle Community was willing to offer invaluable advice and guidance.

The networking opportunities and brand visibility have directly helped us to expand into all markets and fill out our programs to become a well-known and respected influence throughout North America and globally. Our support for the Import Vehicle Community will continue to play an integral part of our marketing goals at AAPEX every year. ”.

Mitul Patel, President, True Parts Inc.
(Sponsor for more than 10 years)