WBFI 2019 Annual Meeting

Each year, WBFI hosts the ANNUAL MEETING OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORTERS. In 2018, we gathered at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, AZ for 3 days of education, networking, and industry information. The Event Planning Committee is committed to another successful event in 2019 in LAS VEGAS, NV. The EPC is striving for increased sponsorship involvement, and balanced buy-in from attendees who gain so much from attending. EVENT DETAILS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 5:30 - 7:30 PM            Registration Opens & Welcome Reception   WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:00 - 9:00 AM            Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 AM          Transportation Panel 10:00 - 10:15 AM        Morning Break 10:15 - 11:15 AM        Commodities Panel - Rob Mann, Mat Pope, Randy F. 11:15 - 12:00 PM        Bryan Lenz - American Bird Conservancy 12:00 - 1:00 PM          Lunch & Exhibitors  1:00 - 2:00 PM            Next BIG Steps - Joy Riot Marketing Agency 2:00 - 2:30 PM            WBFI Committee Reports 2:30 - 3:00 PM            WBFI Annual Member Meeting 4:30 - 6:00 PM            Dinner  7:00 - 9:00 PM            The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® at The Mirage (Special WBFI Rate)   THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9:00 - 10:30 AM          Dr. Chris Kuehl 10:30 - 10:45 AM        Morning Break 10:45 - 11:45 AM        HR and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 11:45 - 12:45 PM        Mary Guthrie - Cornell Lab of Ornithology  12:45 - 1:45 PM          Lunch & Exhibitors  3:00 PM                      Group Activity  6:00 - 7:30 PM            Closing Reception -------------------------   REGISTRATION INFORMATION _As a MEMBER _full registration ($399) includes: * All events * Breakout sessions * Entertainment * Meals As a SPOUSE/COMPANION full registration ($349) includes: * Meals * Social events * Entertainment * Does not include educational, general, or breakout sessions. NOTE: _Regular registration is available until October 1, 2019. Tickets purchased after the cutofff date will be subject to a $50 late registration fee. Onsite registration will be subject to a $100 late registration fee._  -------------------------   SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS There are some great new sponsorship options put together for this MEETING!  This is your opportunity promote your brand, and support the organization that means so much to your customers.  Have an idea for sponsorship that's not listed?  We welcome your ideas!_ _ TITLE SPONSOR - $2,500: * Complimentary Registration for one * Full-page presence in event program * Option to provide gift items or collateral material in registration bags * Option to provide one of the following branded items (first-commitment basis): * Name badge lanyard * Attendee registration bag (NO LONGER AVAILABLE.) * Registration supplies (branded pens, paper, sticky notes) * Dedicated web page on WBFI.org * Dedicated E-Blast and social posts * Logo placement on lighted entrance banner * 5-minute event welcome spotlight * Option to setup a tabletop exhibit * One complimentary hotel upgrade PLATINUM SPONSOR - $1,350: * 50% registration discount for one * Half-page presence in event program * Option to provide gift items or collateral material in registration bags * Logo placement on WBFI.org * Inclusion on social media posts * Logo placement on lighted entrance banner GOLD SPONSOR - $850: * 25% registration discount for one * Quarter-page presence in event program * Logo placement on WBFI.org * Inclusion on social media posts SILVER SPONSOR - $600 * Company name in event program * Logo placement on WBFI.org * Inclusion on social media posts NOTE: _All sponsorships must be paid in full by October 11, 2019. Please submit your logo and preferred graphic materials for placement on event materials ASAP. Any materials received after October 11, 2019  may not appear in the printed event materials as listed in your sponsor package._ -------------------------  HOTEL RESERVATIONS  EMBASSY SUITES IN LAS VEGAS ON SWENSON STREET Run of House Single Room Rate  $159 Run of House Double Room Rate  $159    Click here to reserve your room today! [https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=LASESES&spec_plan=CESWBF&arrival=20191111&departure=20191115&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT] TO BOOK ROOMS, RESERVE BY PHONE: (702)-765-6751. INDIVIDUALS MUST IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS BEING WITH THE WBFI GROUP AT THE TIME THE RESERVATION IS MADE IN ORDER TO RECIEVE THE SPECIAL GROUP RATE. NOTE: _Any room reservation requests received after October 11, 2019 will be subject to regular hotel rates and accepted on a space available basis._