2023 Arctic Co-op Manager's Conference & Trade Show Sponsorship Opportunities
Please note, all images were taken in 2018 pre-pandemic.
Official Sponsor
$15,000
The official sponsor of the conference and trade show grants you access to the entire event. Join us for our banquet and meet & greet to mix and mingle with our General Managers, Home Office staff and Senior Leadership Team. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are, engage in meaningful conversations and increase brand awareness.
- Your company’s name and logo featured on our GM Registration Package
- Recognition in our trade show program and post conference and trade show newsletters
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Logo displayed during our conference, keynote address, banquet, trade show, meet & greet, trade show website and our social media pages
- Pre-recorded zoom call displayed during the conference
- Special Booth ID recognition during Tradeshow
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
- Official recognition and invitation (for up to 4 guests) to join us at our Awards Banquet and Meet & Greet,
- Participation in up to 5 e-Blasts leading up to the trade show
- Enter a product or sample into the General Managers welcome bag
- Recognition in the Manager’s hospitality suite
- Recognition at our Awards Banquets.
- Daily recognition at our Manager’s Conference workshops
Banquet Sponsor
$10,000
At this year’s Manager’s Conference we’ll be hosting a gala to celebrate milestone achievements in 2023. Celebrations include long service awards (from home office as well as within the Co-op system), top performing Co-ops, and special recognition for support within the community. Together Home Office staff and General Managers celebrate the achievements of 2023. This event is always a highlight of the conference, and we have some exciting entertainment planned for the event!
- Logo displayed during the conference, banquet, trade show, meet & greet, trade show website and our social media pages
- Invitation for up to 4 guests to our Awards Banquet
- Official recognition during our Awards Banquet
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Recognition in our trade show program and post conference and trade show newsletters
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Meet & Greet Sponsor
$10,000
This year we will host a Meet & Greet to kick-off our conference and trade show where General Managers (new and seasoned) can mix and mingle with our Home Office staff. This is a great opportunity to put a name to a face, share stories, and best practices. This is a great time to engage with the manager’s prior to the trade show.
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, meet & greet, trade show website and our social media pages
- Recognition in our trade show program and post conference and trade show newsletters
- Your choice of Tradeshow booth location
- Invitation for up to 4 guests to our Meet & Greet
- Recognition at our Awards Banquet
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Keynote Sponsor
$8,000
In commemoration of our first in person Manager’s Conference and Trade show since 2020, we will kick off the 2023 conference with a keynote speaker to address General Managers and home office staff. The keynote speaker is related to the theme of the conference, centered around team building or has a significant meaning to the General Managers.
For 2019 our special guest Keynote speaker was Fred Hunt. Fred was one of our first General Managers in the Co-op System. He shared his tremendous knowledge and experiences in the Arctic and in the Co-op system.
The Keynote address is an inspiring event and one that Managers and home office staff look forward to!
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, keynote speaker, trade show website and our social media pages
- Recognition in our trade show program and post conference and trade show newsletters
- Invitation for up to 2 guests to our Keynote Speaker *depending on covid restrictions
- Recognition at our Awards Banquet
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Entertainment Sponsor
$8,000
Each year we bring in local entertainers for the Awards Banquet and Meet & Greet to WOW the crowd! The entertainment really kicks our events up a notch, they capitivate the audience and always bring a good laugh. During our past conferences we have brought in magicians, comedians, one-person-bands, and a show-stopping hypnotist!
Managers and staff always look forward to the entertainment during the conference and we have some great acts lined up for 2022!
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, trade show website and our social media pages
- Recognition in our trade show program and post conference and trade show newsletters
- Recognition at our Awards Banquet and Meet & Greet
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Hospitality Sponsor
$5,000
We provide a Hospitality Suite for our General Manager’s as a place to share stories with each other, enjoy a snack or beverage, play games, and a comfy spot to relax.
The Hosptality sponsor would have banners in the suite thanking them for their support. This allows your brand and logos to be front and center with our GM’s. Please feel free to supply us with business cards and banners to add to the suite.
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, trade show website, agenda and trade show program
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Recognition in the Hospitality suite
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Meal Sponsor
$5,000
The General Mangers are in town for the Conference and Trade Show for 5 days. There are many opportunities to highlight your business during one of the meal breaks – breakfast/lunch/coffee break.
During this time, a 15 minute presentation slide or pre-recorded video can be shown to our General Manager’s, Senior Leadership Team and home office staff.
For those attending the Trade Show, this is a great opportunity to showcase tradeshow specials and new items.
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, trade show website, agenda and trade show program
- 15-minute pre-recorded video to be displayed
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Choice of trade show booth location
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Bus Sponsor
$1,500
As the Bus sponsor your logo and message will be in front of our General Managers while they travel to and from the Trade Show venue for both days.
You will have an opportunity to entice the General Managers to visit your booth by advertising your booth number and specific deals being offered during the trade show.
- Logo displayed during the conference, trade show, trade show website & trade show program
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg promo bag for each GM
Welcome to Winnipeg Bag for GMs
- This is a great opportuntity to provide managers a sample, business card, brochure or highlight sheet of your products to entice managers to visit your trade show booth. GM’s will get a sneak peek of your product which will help them plan their trade show shopping and ensure additional exposure for you.
- Your logo will be displayed during the conference, trade show, agenda and trade show website
- Recognition and product in the Welcome to Winnipeg Promo Bag
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
Live Zoom Call
- This interactive session is a great opportunity to be in front of all the GM's and key home office staff to showcase your new products, provide detailed product knowledge and gather feedback. These sessions will encourage manager's to visit your booth during the trade show! These sessions will take place before trade show. All managers are encouraged to attend, if the General Manager is unable to attend, the session will be recorded to view at a later date.
- Logo displayed during the conference and trade show, agenda and trade show website
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg Promo Bag
- Scheduled 30-minute interactive zoom call with General Managers prior to the start of trade show
- Your Logo on the boards of our Tradeshow rink
Tradeshow Website Sponsor of the Day
- Your company logo will be displayed on the front banner of our Tradeshow website for 24 hours. This is a great way for your brand to be seen by our GM's while they're placeing their orders
- Recognition in our post conference and trade show newsletters
- Recognition in the Welcome to Winnipeg Promo Bag