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Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of the 2024 Auto Care Connect!

Your partnership helps foster the growth of the association and the industry. Auto Care's Connect event brings the aftermarket industry together to make connections, do business and get informed.

Contact Jessica.Finnerty@autocare.org or Leah.Jones@autocare.org with any questions or to discuss any creative partnership ideas that achieves your goals and brings value to your company.

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Must be Auto Care member companies to purchase a sponsorship.
Sponsorships are non-refundable.
Sponsoring companies must have in-representation at 2024 Auto Care Connect.
If the sponsoring company cancels their sponsorship, Auto Care may pursue a substitute sponsor for the same opportunity.

Auto Care Connect Sponsorship Opportunities (Additional Items May Be Added)	Amount	Status
Marquee Sponsor (Exclusive) New for 2024! Become Auto Care Connect's top sponsor with this new Marquee level sponsorship. Marquee sponsor will receive: Sponsoring acknowledgement in all Auto Care owned promotion of Connect. Connect website will note, "2024 Auto Care Connect brought to you by Marquee Sponsor." Recognition and acknowledgement in all event registration confirmations. Dedicated Press Release announcing your company as Marquee sponsor. 5 minutes of podium time at the Tuesday afternoon keynote session (visuals also permitted in 5 minute timeframe) 5 reserved seats for marquee company or their invited guests at the front of each keynote session. Recognition in on-site signage. Recognition in event app. 2 complimentary event registrations. 1 complimentary exhibit booth (which includes one registrant)	USD $25,000	Available	Purchase
Partner Sponsors (1 of 5 available) Auto Care Connect's Partnering Sponsors is a shared sponsorship opportunity to help promote your company and brand). Benefits include: Acknowledgement as Partnering Sponsor with company logo (link to company website) on Connect website. Recognition and acknowledgement in all Auto Care owned promotion of Connect event. Recognition and acknowledgement in all event registration confirmations. Recognition in on-site signage. Recognition in event app. 1 complimentary event registration.	USD $5,000 each	Available	Purchase
Keynote Sponsorship (1 of 2 available) Promote your company and brand with our professional keynote speakers. Auto Care Connect will feature two keynote speakers (one on Monday May 6 and one on Tuesday May 7). No other educational content is offered at the same time as a keynote so potential for all attendees of Connect to be present in the session. Benefits include: Acknowledgement on Connect Website 5 minutes of podium time at the start of the keynote (visuals also permitted in 5 min. timeframe) Onsite signage recognition Acknoweldgement of sponsorship in event app 5 seats reserved in keynote session for sponsor representatives or invited guests	USD $10,000 each	Available	Purchase
Session Sponsor Promote your company and brand at one of our breakout sessions (held either Monday May 6 or Tuesday May 7). Breakout sessions will run concurrently and topics vary from community specific to general leadership / business skill. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Company logo in session title slide	USD $2,500 each	Available	Purchase
Welcome Reception (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Welcome Reception of Connect and the first official group gathering! Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Recognition on event bars Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval) Ability to name a "signature drink"	USD $5,000	Available	Purchase
Monday Breakfast (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Monday breakfast which is the first breakfast of the event prior to the start of the educational sessions. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $4,000	Available	Purchase
Monday Coffee Break (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Monday coffee break during the educational sessions. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $3,500	Available	Purchase
Monday Tradeshow Luncheon (Exclusive) First luncheon of Auto Care Connect where all attendees gather for lunch on the tradeshow floor. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition One reserved table for sponsor representatives or invited guests (10 seats) Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $6,500	Available	Purchase
Monday Tradeshow Happy Hour (Exclusive) After the first full day at Auto Care Connect, this is the opportunity to sponsor the happy hour from 4pm - 5pm on the tradeshow floor. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Recognition on event bars Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $5,000	Available	Purchase
Tuesday Breakfast (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday breakfast prior to the start of the educational sessions. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $4,000	Available	Purchase
Tuesday Coffee Break (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday coffee break during the educational sessions. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $3,500	Available	Purchase
Tuesday Networking Luncheon (Exclusive) Opportunity to sponsor the Tuesday networking luncheon for all attendees of Auto Care Connect. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition One reserved table for sponsor representatives or invited guests (10 seats) Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval)	USD $6,500	Available	Purchase
Tuesday Reception (Exclusive) This is an opportunity for a company to sponsor the Tuesday networking reception of Connect. Benefits include: Recognition on event website Recognition in event app Onsite signage recognition Recognition on event bars Ability to bring in own promotional items for distribution (pending Auto Care approval) Ability to name a "signature drink"	USD $5,000	Sold
Wednesday Breakfast (Exclusive) Wednesday of Auto Care Connect is the dedicated day for the association's volunteer leaders and interested attendees to engage in committee meetings and discuss the association's initiatives and services. Benefits include: Recognition on the event website Recognition in the event app Onsite signage recognition	USD $2,500	Available	Purchase
Wednesday Lunch (Exclusive) Wednesday of Auto Care Connect is the dedicated day for the association's volunteer leaders and interested attendees to engage in committee meetings and discuss the association's initiatives and services. Benefits include: Recognition on the event website Recognition in the event app Onsite signage recognition	USD $3,000	Available	Purchase
Wifi Sponsor (Exclusive) This is an opportunity to sponsor the wifi that will be available to all attendees of Auto Care Connect. Benefits include: All onsite promotion of the wifi will acknowledge sponsoring company Ability to choose wifi password entered by all attendees Recognition in the event app	USD $6,500	Available	Purchase
Badge Lanyard Sponsor (Exclusive) This is an exclusive opportunity to sponsor the badge lanyards that each attendee will wear during the Connect events.	USD $5,000	Sold
App Sponsor The Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees. Benefits include: All promotion of the app will acknowledge sponsoring company Sponsoring company logo and brief company details will be the first page greeted by all attendees entering the app 1 small ad, in rotation with 2 others, that cycle on the different tabs of the app. (Artwork must be prior approved by Auto Care)	USD $5,000	Sold
App Banner (1 of 2 Available) The Auto Care Connect event app is the primary resource for all attendees. Benefits include: 1 small ad (in rotation with 2 others) that cycle on the different tabs of the app. (Artwork must be prior approved by Auto Care)	USD $2,500	Available	Purchase
Connect Hotel Keys Sponsor This is an opportunity to sponsor and brand the hotel keys for guests in the Auto Care Connect specific hotel block. (Deadline to commit is Friday March 15 to meet production deadline)	USD $7,500	Available	Purchase
Digital Signage This is an opportunity to have your artwork produced as a window cling and affixed to the foyer window of the event space. Starting cost is $500 and final cost is dependent on size of window chosen in the event space.	Call for pricing	Available	Contact jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to discuss options and further details.
Meter Board This is an opportunity to have your artwork produced as a meter board and placed at preferred location of the Auto Care event space. Starting cost is $1,000 and final cost is dependent on artwork and design of meter board.	Call for pricing	Available	Contact jessica.finnerty@autocare.org to discuss options and further details.