International Transportation Management Association

Sponsor Benefits
Sponsor Promotional Strategies Premier Package Details

Banner Sponsors
Named Scholarship Sponsorships

Premier Lunch Sponsors Package Includes:

Meeting Representation

At every lunch and learn meeting there is a designated area that is elegantly arranged to provide each Premier Sponsor an individual presentation area to showcase their company.

We have 14 Sponsor spaces distributed on two 8' tables, and the spaces are evenly divided to approximately allow for a simple 12" by 36" per company. UPDATE: AS OF AUG.18 WE HAVE ONLY ONE SPACE AVAILABLE. ALL SPONSORS ARE DUE TO RENEW IN NOVEMBER FOR 2008 CALENDAR YEAR AND HAVE FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL.

ITMA provides a beautiful gold frame to display the sponsor company name and general services description or perhaps their company motto. This text can be provided by ITMA but we prefer that each company create their own introduction.

In this area, each Premier Sponsor can select whatever promotional items they wish to display. Typical items include business cards (we provide the holder), brochures, additional company literature and any give away items such as pens, pads, cups etc.

The great advantage with this display area is that the ITMA Board volunteers manage these areas- there is nothing for you to do! We maintain all literature in good condition and advise you when your supplies are dwindling. It is your choice to join us at each meeting, but regardless of your personal attendance, your company is always represented in a clean, professional and elegant manner as we will take care of displaying and putting away your materials.

Rights of First Refusal

In addition, Premier Sponsors have the Right of First Refusal for their space for the following year and for any newly identified special event sponsorship opportunities! So once you have your space, it is your choice to renew and keep your space each and every year! (Typically we maintain a waiting list for these showcase spaces!) And when new individual opportunities are identified you are given first choice before we address the general membership.

ITMA Web site announcement of your Sponsorship

All Premier Sponsor's logos, contact email link, and company Web site link are proudly displayed on the I.T.M.A. Web site.

I.T.M.A. is very pleased to be associated with these community conscious companies who are funding our programs in order to support our activities and scholarships. For this reason, we want our sponsors to be recognized and to receive the attention they deserve from our industry!

Low Annual Investment

I.T.M.A Premier Sponsorships are available for annual investment
of only $550.00.

Contact I.T.M.A. Today

Invest in an I.T.M.A Premier Sponsorship today. Take the first step and contact Jolie Cosman to learn more. Become the kind of sponsor you want to be.

Why companies choose to become
I.T.M.A. Premier Sponsors

The I.T.M.A. Premier Sponsorship Level is the highest level of Lunch Sponsorship available, which represents coverage at every Lunch Event for a full calendar year.

Each Premier Sponsor may have different objectives in deciding to sponsor with I.T.M.A., but most objectives fall within the four major marketing/marketing communication vehicles: sales, promotion, advertising, and public relations. And since I.T.M.A. is a non-profit 501(c), there is a tax benefit as well.

Companies choose to spend their marketing funds on sponsoring I.T.M.A. because we are the most attended International Transportation Organization in Houston for 'Learn and Lunch' meetings. In addition, our annual Mack Johnson Memorial Golf Classic scholarship fundraiser continues to be strongly supported.

Objectives Sponsors may achieve through I.T.M.A.:

Promoting Corporate ID
Companies display their corporate or brand names or logos on event signs, website, meeting notices and/or promotional materials.

Target Marketing
Many companies utilize I.T.M.A. event sponsorship as a way to gain attention from the trade and reach a select audience, hopefully interested in immediate or future purchasing the companies' services.

Entertainment Opportunity
A number of companies utilize ITMA events as a place to entertain clients. Through the monthly lunches they bring clients to important meetings that relate to their specific interest and business, in this way, clients can see the company as well informed and an industry leader.

Public Awareness
Some may utilize the event sponsorship as a way to create public awareness of their brands or services by passing out brochures, cards and giveaways.

Image
Some companies realize that event sponsorship improves, enhances, or changes their corporate, brand, image.

Public Relations
Some companies cited public relations value as a reason why they were sponsoring an event.

Community Relations
As I.T.M.A.'s main purpose is to raise funds for Scholarships, some companies sponsor in order to enhance their relationships within our community. (Community Service)

Recruiting
The highlights that are achieved through our Sponsor Showcase, allows companies to be immediately recognized and event sponsorship may enhance recruiting efforts.

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Sponsor Promotional Strategies

The most important facet of being a Sponsor involves your support of the I.T.M.A. Scholarship Program. Once a year, I.T.M.A. awards scholarships to qualified university applicants studying in logistics, transportation management and industry related business administration degree programs.

Throughout the year, I.T.M.A plans a variety of high-quality fundraising events where sponsors get involved. Sponsors get the best results when they become involved in ITMA events and activities. Don't be bashful - work the crowd like a Chicago ward boss!

As a sponsor, you are the host. Take advantage of the opportunity to be an active participant and maximize your advertising investment.

We invite you to take the spotlight! Here's how:

- Act as a Host. Meet, greet, introduce one member to another.

- Notice the 'lone ducks', seek them out and chat, pass them on
to another member. The objective here is to engage them in
conversation.

- Look for visitor and non-member tags, help them to assimilate
into the group.

- Talk to people about relevant industry topics, find out what
interests them, and report back to program director. We want
to keep the membership interested and give them the programs
they want.

- If you want to be selected for the Sponsor Spotlight at a
particular luncheon meeting topic, advise the topic, suggest
potential speaker and set the stage for your microphone time.

- Create a target list of companies you would like to get
involved and encourage them to attend an I.T.M.A. event.

- If possible, use your company's IT resources to forward ITMA
email announcements to your prospect mailing & distribution
list.

- Use ITMA as your tool to show clients and industry vendors
that you are well positioned in the Houston market.

- Attend as many luncheons as you can, and when you can't,
try to send someone in your place.

- Be familiar and keep current with the content on the ITMA
Web site.

- Keep membership forms with you in your briefcase and pass
them on when appropriate.

- Mail out an ITMA brochure as a sales tool in keeping
communication lines open with potential customers.

- Bring a guest when you can. Use your Sponsor Invitations!

- Utilize the ITMA logo as a link on your website to show your
support, or on your marketing material

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I. T. M. A.
PO Box 924146
Houston, Tx 77292-4146