CORPORATE & EVENT

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES


CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
EVENT SPONSORSHIP

This Strategic Sponsorship between Nevada Restaurant Association and your company has been designed:
   • To continue to work with NvRA to further strengthen the Restaurant Industry
   • To build an ongoing relationship in the Restaurant Industry
   • To let the Restaurant Industry know that your company is a leader and supporter of NvRA 
     and its programs

NvRA Mission Statement:
     The Association was created in 1982 by and for the Nevada restaurant owners as the means
       for them to manager industry challenges that would be difficult if not impossible to deal with 
     alone. Restaurant Association is a statewide, non-partisan 
trade organization. Our mission is
     to promote, protect, and educate the foodservice industries in the state and to ensure positive
     business growth for our members. NvRA strives to represent the best interest of its members
     on business issues, restaurateur concerns and towards the protection of Nevada’s Quality of
     Life.

Restaurants are the cornerstone of Nevada economy:
   • The Nevada restaurant industry directly employs over 150,000 great people and nationally
      is the largest private sector employer...cornerstone of careers
   • The Nevada Restaurant Industry generates over $8.5 billion in sales with most of those
      revenues are reinvested back into our great state…cornerstone of the economy
   • The Nevada restaurant industry has over 5,200 locations with nine out of ten restaurant 
      operators raising money for charities, and/or donating food or space….cornerstone of
      their communities

Nevada Restaurant Association will give your company the best exposure to create better name recognition with the following:
   • Premier Industry Positioning and Access
   • Reach your customers via year-round recognition in communication vehicles and 
high level 
      networking and recognition at key industry events
   • Take advantage of Nevada Industry database

 


CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP


NvRA Corporate Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Diamond Sponsor        Platinum Sponsor        Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor        Bronze Sponsor


Diamond Sponsor $30,000

As the NvRA Corporate Sponsor, your company will be the prime sponsor for the Nevada Restaurant Association in 2009 and will receive maximum exposure via NvRA publications, programs, and events.

Here is what’s in it for you!

               • Your company will be on NvRA’s homepage under 2009 Corporate Sponsor section 
                       of the website (your logo will have a link on your company website)
                       - www.nvrestaurants.com
               • Press Release to all members regarding Corporate Sponsorship
               • Your company will be provided will a full page on NvRA website where you can use 
                  for promotions, advertising, events or any information about your company for one
                  year.
               • Your company logo will be on all e-news “What’s on the Table” for 2009 
                  (e-news goes out twice a month)
               • Ten (10) tickets to the Culinary Excellence Awards Gala
               • Ten (10) tickets to National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee events
               • Logo will be on Culinary Excellence Awards Gala plaques
               • Receive recognition at Board Member’s Meetings
               • Receive recognition at NRA Political Action Committee Luncheons
               • Receive recognition at Culinary Excellence Awards Dinner
               • Company logo on Culinary Excellence Awards Gala plaques
               • ServSafe® Alcohol: Company logo will be on NvRAEF website and Alcohol Cards 
                  for one year
               • 50% on advertising on “Eye on Vegas” and Food & Beverage Magazine

           Exclusive for your Company (if applies)
               • Recognition as a Corporate Sponsor on all invoices and mailing issues to members
               • Recognition in a nationally circulated press release regarding co-sponsorship
                  (National Publications)
               • Named co-sponsor for online ServSafe Alcohol Safety program promotion
               • NvRA will train up to 5 classes per year of ServSafe Food Safety and ServSafe 
                  Alcohol Safety at no cost
               • Logo will be imprinted on all ServSafe Alcohol Cards
               • Logo will be added to all ServSafe Food Safety PowerPoint training and registration 
                  materials


Platinum Sponsor $20,000

               • Full page on NvRA website to use for promotions, advertising, events or any
                  information about your company for a year
               • Premier signage at awards entrance
               • Logo will be on the Culinary Excellence Awards Gala plaques
               • Company logo in bi-monthly e-news “What’s on the Table?”
               • Eight (8) tickets to Culinary Excellent Awards Gala
               • Four (4) tickets to NRA-PAC events
               • Receive recognitions at Board Member’s Meetings
               • Receive recognition at NRA Political Action Committee Luncheon
               • Receive recognition at Culinary Excellence Awards Dinner
               • Recognition as 2009 Corporate Sponsor on NvRA website
               • Press Release announcing your Corporate Sponsorship
               • Announcement as sponsor in all event press releases


Gold Sponsor $10,000

               • Logo will be on Culinary Excellence Awards Gala plaques
               • Company logo in bi-monthly e-news “What’s on the Table?”
               • Six (6) tickets to Culinary Excellence Awards Gala
               • Two (2) tickets to NRA-PAC events
               • Receive recognition at Board Member’s Meetings
               • Receive recognition at NRA Political Action Committee Luncheons
               • Receive recognition at Culinary Excellence Awards Dinner
               • Recognition as 2009 Corporate Sponsor on NvRA website
               • Press Release announcing your Corporate Sponsorship
               • Announcement as sponsor in all event press releases


Silver Sponsor $5,000

               • Company logo in bi-monthly e-news “What’s on the Table?”
               • Four (4) tickets to Culinary Excellence Awards Gala One (1) Ticket to
                  NRA-PAC event
               • Receive recognition at Board Member’s Meetings
               • Receive recognition at NRA Political Action Committee Luncheon
               • Receive recognition at Culinary Excellence Awards Dinner
               • Recognition as 2009 Corporate Sponsor on NvRA website
               • Press Release announcing your Corporate Sponsorship
               • Announcement as sponsor in all event press releases


 Bronze Sponsor $ 3,000

               • Recognition as 2009 Corporate Sponsor on NvRA website
               • Press Release announcing your Corporate Sponsorship
               • Announcement as sponsor in all event press releases

 

 

 

 
EVENT SPONSORSHIP


(NRA-PAC) Events Sponsor


Board of Director Meetings Sponsor

Culinary Excellence Award Gala Sponsor


National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee (NRA-PAC) Events Sponsor - $2,000

Through out the year, the NvRA holds events and luncheons to support the National Restaurant Association’s Political Action Committee. The primary purpose of the NRA-PAC is to support candidates for state and local political office whose election would be beneficial to the Nevada Restaurant Association. The NRA-PAC is the only fund that aggressively pursues the election and re-election of candidates for federal office who will stand up and support the restaurant industry position on key issues.

               • Company name and logo to appear on Save the Date flyer broadcasted to members
               • Company name and logo on the welcome board at registration table
               • Opportunity to speak to the attendees for 2-3 minutes promoting your company
               • Your printed promotional materials may be distributed to guest and displayed at 
                  registration
               • Company logo posted on our website
               • Your sponsorship prominently listed in a pre and post event press release
               • Includes lunch for you and a guest


Board of Director Meetings Sponsor - $1,000

Nevada Restaurant Association’s Board of Directors meets formally six times a year to discuss association issues, to vote on new member benefits and initiatives, and to host a range of guest speakers. Held at alternating member and allied properties through out the state, Board meetings follow up on issues discussed at the Strategic Planning Session and address current member concerns and opportunities for the association.

Logo on Agenda and Board Packets sent out to each Board Member for each meeting your company sponsors

              • Opportunity to speak in front of the board for 5 minutes promoting your company
              • Ability to provide product samples at meeting
              • Ability to serve breakfast, lunch, snack, or drinks
              • Announced as sponsor in board bullets and invitation


 Culinary Excellence Award Gala Sponsor

The Nevada Restaurant Association’s Culinary Excellence Awards celebrate industry leaders who shine brighter than anyone else. The awards recognize the most deserving restaurant employees in the state, all of whom have been selected by a committee of peers. Awards are given out to Restaurateur of the Year, Restaurant Employee of the Year, and Allied of the Year.
Traditionally drawing a crowd of top decision makers, general managers, and business owners, this awards gala is the place to mix with the stars of the restaurant industry!

      Levels & benefits of sponsoring the Culinary Excellence Award Gala 

                Bon Vivant VIP Sponsor - $10,000
                  • Opportunity to present 2-minute company profile
                  • Centerpieces specially created to feature company logo and products, if applicable
                  • Plaque presented at awards ceremony
                  • Yearlong prominence in all awards-related media
                  • Premier signage at awards entrance
                  • Press release acknowledgement
                  • Yearlong company hyperlink on NvRA website
                  • Logo featured in NvRA e-news
                  • Two (2) table of 10
                  • Sponsorship logo and full page company profile in program

               Gourmet VIP Sponsor - $7,500
                  • Yearlong inclusion in all awards-related media
                  • Premier signage at awards entrance
                  • Press release acknowledgement
                  • Yearlong company hyperlink on NvRA website
                  • Logo featured in NvRA and e-news
                  • One (1) table of 10
                  • Sponsorship logo and half page company profile in program

               Gastronome VIP Sponsor – $5,000
                  • Signage at awards entrance
                  • Press release acknowledgement
                  • Yearlong company hyperlink on NvRA website
                  • Logo featured in NvRA and e-news
                  • 5 individual tickets
                  • Sponsorship logo in program

               VIP Sponsor - $3,000
                  • Logo featured in NvRA and e-news
                  • 5 individual tickets
                  • Sponsorship logo in program

                Supporter - $1,000
                  • 2 individual tickets
                  • Sponsorship listing in program

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