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Nov. 20-22, 2024 | Ocala, FL

Florida Rural
Economic Development
Summit 2024

 

Rural Florida is Closer Than You Think

The Rural Summit is the premier event on current and relevant issues and opportunities focused on rural economic development. The event is anticipated to attract more than 300 public and private-sector economic development professionals, local and state elected officials, workforce talent development professionals, and many others committed to advancing rural economic development in Florida.

Nov. 20-22, 2024
World Equestrian Center®
1750 NW 80th Ave | Ocala, FL 34482

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Sponsorships

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available for companies, associations, and agencies committed to supporting the 2024 Summit


Rural Champion $20,000

  • Summit registration for 5 attendees*
  • Exclusive VIP Reception with FREDA Board, VIP Attendees, and invited Rural Legislators and Executive State Officials
  • Opportunity to partner and present with FREDA on a webinar in the 2025 calendar year
  • Opportunity for a private tour of the World Equestrian Center (WEC)
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Special recognition during both evening receptions, from the summit podium during the general session, and up to 10 minutes of remarks at designated event regarding your company or organization
  • Recognized sponsor of ALL Summit functions and on intermission slides (excluding luncheon and breakfasts)
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • Company logo on all general summit signage
  • 2-page spread ad in summit program (left & right)
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-summit attendee list

Signature Sponsor $15,000

  • Summit registration for 4 attendees*
  • Exclusive VIP Reception with FREDA Board, VIP Attendees, and invited Rural Legislators and Executive State Officials
  • Opportunity for a private tour of the World Equestrian Center (WEC)
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Recognized sponsor of ALL Summit functions and on intermission slides (excluding luncheon and breakfasts)
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • Company logo on all general summit signage 
  • Full-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Thursday Legislative Awards Luncheon Sponsor $15,000

  • Summit registration for 4 attendees*
  • Exclusive VIP Reception with FREDA Board, VIP Attendees, and invited Rural Legislators and Executive State Officials
  • Opportunity for a private tour of the World Equestrian Center (WEC)
  • Video recognition of company on website and during luncheon
  • Recognized sponsor of Legislative Awards Luncheon with company logo on all Legislative Awards Luncheon signage and displayed on video screen during Legislative Awards Luncheon
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • Opportunity for up to 5 minutes of remarks regarding your company or organization during luncheon Legislative Awards Ceremony
  • Full-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Platinum Sponsor $10,000

  • Summit registration for 3 attendees*
  • Exclusive VIP Reception with FREDA Board, VIP Attendees, and invited Rural Legislators and Executive State Officials
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Recognized sponsor of ALL Summit functions and on intermission slides (excluding luncheon and breakfasts)
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • Company logo on all general summit signage 
  • Full-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Networking Breakfast Sponsor $10,000

  • Summit registration for 3 attendees*
  • Exclusive VIP Reception with FREDA Board, VIP Attendees, and invited Rural Legislators and Executive State Officials
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Recognized sponsor of Networking Breakfast with company logo on all Networking Breakfast signage and displayed on video screen during Networking Breakfast
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • Company logo on all general summit signage 
  • Full-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Exclusive Branded Key Card Sponsor $7,500

  • Branded key cards for all Summit hotel keys
  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Company logo on all general summit signage and sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/2-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Exclusive Branded Lanyard Sponsor $7,500

  • Branded lanyards for all summit attendees
  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Company logo on all general summit signage and sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/2-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Exclusive Branded Conference Bag Sponsor $7,500

Must receive by September 30

  • Branded conference bags for all summit attendees
  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Video recognition of company on website and during summit
  • Company logo on all general summit signage and sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/2-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-Summit attendee list

Rural Issues Working Group Sponsor $5,000

  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Company logo displayed on video screen during Rural Issues Working Group session
  • Company logo featured on website and on all general summit signage
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/2-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-summit attendee list

Welcome Reception Cocktails Sponsor $5,000

  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Company logo featured on website, displayed on video screen during Welcome Reception and on Welcome Reception signage
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides 
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/2-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-summit attendee list

Refreshment Break Enhancement Sponsor $3,250

  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Company logo featured on website and on Refreshment Break signage
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides 
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/4-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-summit attendee list

Gold Sponsor $2,500

  • Summit registration for 2 attendees*
  • Company logo featured on website and on all general summit signage
  • Sponsor recognition on intermission slides 
  • Opportunity for exhibit booth
  • 1/4-page ad in summit program
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Post-summit attendee list

Exhibitor Only $1,750

All refreshment breaks and the welcome reception will be held in the exhibit hall. Summit attendees will have Exhibit Hall Treasure Maps to be stamped by each exhibitor they visit. Completed maps will be entered into an exhibit hall grand prize drawing.

  • Summit registration for 1 attendee*
  • 1 exhibit booth
  • Company logo featured on website and all exhibit hall signage
  • Sponsor ribbon for name badge
  • Opportunity to participate in Exhibit Hall Treasure Map
  • Opportunity to have prize drawings and giveaways at exhibit booth

*Summit registration attendees included with sponsorships must work for or be affiliated with the company/organization.

Cornerstone Partners


Opportunity Florida

North Florida Economic Development Partnership

Florida Heartland Economic Region of Opportunity

Accommodations

Accommodation information coming soon.