Sponsorship Opportunities

Rationale

Complex social issues require global perspectives to inform local action. Community-University partnerships can be an effective way to stimulate innovative solutions for the pressing concerns within our communities. The potential for such solutions is maximized when diverse partners come together to re-imagine the relationship between the academy and the community, and in the process create new possibilities.

Why Contribute?

Position Waterloo Region as a leader in research that strengthens communities.
Showcase Waterloo’s innovation to the world.
Demonstrate commitment to community-university partnerships
Explore what universities and community partners could be doing together for the benefit of all partners.
Contribute to support the direct economic benefits of the conference for local businesses.
Promote the Waterloo Region as a tourist destination.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presence at the CUExpo 2011 conference brings name recognition and visibility to your organization.  We offer opportunities to contribute to core funding or to sponsor a specific event.

GREEN  $15,000+

•          Acknowledgement in the conference program.
•          Logo on all conference material.
•          Include educational/promotional material attendee's packages.
•          Full page advertisement in the conference program.
•          Kiosk/Display at the conference.
•          Three complimentary registrations (including reception and dinners).\

GOLD  $10,000

•          Acknowledgement in the conference program.
•          A ½ page advertisement in the conference program.
•          Kiosk/Display at the conference.
•          Two complimentary registrations (including reception and dinners).

MAGENTA  $4,000

•          Acknowledgement in the conference program.
•          Kiosk/Display at the conference.
•          One complimentary registration (including reception and dinners).

 PLUM  $1,500

•          Acknowledgement in the conference program.

•          One complimentary registration (including reception and dinners).

 All in-kind donations will be recognized at corresponding sponsorship level.

All sponsorships will receive an official donation tax receipt from the Centre for Community Based Research.

To contribute to CU Expo 2011, please contact the conference organizer, Loretta Rose at loretta@communitybasedresearch.ca or at (519) 741-1318.