Miscellaneous Convention Sponsorships

Product demonstrations | Seminars | Focus groups | Registration tote | Lanyard | Cyber Café | Program guide belly band | Competition kitchen small wares | Kitchen equipment | Product donations

Product Demonstrations

Effectively communicate meaningful product applications and solutions to the professional directly responsible for menu development--the chef. ($7,500)

Seminars

Seminars are an educational presentation on a product's uses and benefits, which is an excellent learning tool for culinarians of all levels. ($6,000)
Sponsor is responsible for all A/V and ingredients for demos and seminars. Sponsor must provide presenter for demo or seminar, and is responsible for associated costs.

Focus Groups

This is a proven method for uncovering fresh ideas and valuable insight. Our team will help you recruit up to 15 ACF chefs from a variety of industry segments to participate in a group survey or to discuss the topic or product of your choice. ($2,500)
Sponsor must agree to an additional fee of a $100 stipend per chef for a maximum of 15 chefs.

Registration Tote or Lanyard

Declare your presence at the ACF National Convention by sponsoring an ACF registration tote or lanyard. These popular keepsakes place your logo and brand directly into the hands of potential customers. Each full registrant receives both a tote and a lanyard. (Lanyard - $7,500; Registration tote - $10,000)

Cyber Café

Get the attention of even the busiest attendees by sponsoring free Internet service at the Cyber Café. ($10,000 plus associated costs).

Program Guide Belly Band

A Program Guide Belly Band puts your product and company first by wrapping your message around the indispensible 2008 ACF Program Guide. First impressions are lasting impressions! ($2,500)

Competition Kitchen Small Wares

An excellent way to showcase your small appliances and equipment, while introducing your product to the nation's best chefs. This sponsorship includes both financial and in-kind support. ($2,500 plus product)

Kitchen Equipment

Kitchen Equipment such as ovens and refrigerators is an integral culinary tool during competitions, and becoming an equipment sponsor presents an ideal opportunity to put your product in the hands of topnotch chefs. This sponsorship includes both financial and in-kind support. ($7,500 plus equipment and expenses)

Product Donations

Product donations from corporate sponsors are welcome at the ACF National Convention, but must meet standardized guidelines:

• Products accepted upon approval by ACF
• Sponsor must cover ALL costs associated with donation, including product costs, shipping, hotel handling charges and corkage fees.
• All specific product donations must be approved by May 1, 2008, to qualify for 2008 Convention.
• Sponsor responsible for any site drop, room drop and storage fees associated with product donation.
• Product donations are applied to your sponsorship level based on the wholesale price of the product and associated corkage fees.