2010 Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
Feb. 26-27 | Radisson Hotel & Suit es Austin-Town Lake | Austin, Texas

Market your unique brand to 150 maternity care providers and allied professionals who share your commitment to quality maternity services and products during the 2010 CIMS Forum.  We strive to offer a wide range of affordable sponsorship and advertising options with recognition opportunities to enhance your organization’s visibility.  We’re delighted to offer exhibiting opportunities as part of the 2010 CIMS Forum.  Exhibitors receive one full conference registration, providing your company representative the opportunity to participate in all conference sessions, meals, and events.  All exhibits will have prominent placement in proximity to conference registration, breakfasts, breaks, and social events.  Your exhibit will be accessible to attendees throughout the duration of the conference, including during the Welcome Reception on Friday evening.

SPONSOR

Sponsor the 2010 CIMS Forum and maximize the value of your marketing dollars with significant discounts off the posted a-la-carte rates!  All CIMS Forum sponsors will receive a copy of the registrant and attendee list in Xcel two weeks post-conference (sorry – email addresses will not be included).

EXHIBIT

$450 Exhibit Table / $350 CIMS Member – Price Includes One Full Conference Registration!
Exhibitors receive one full conference registration, providing your company representative the opportunity to participate in all conference sessions, meals, and events.  Includes one 6’ draped exhibit table with two chairs, access to an electrical outlet (option), acknowledgement in the Conference Manual, and recognition on the CIMS Web site post-conference.  All exhibitors will receive a copy of the registrant and attendee list in Xcel two weeks post-conference (sorry – email addresses will not be included).

ADVERTISE

$150 Conference Bag Inserts / $75 CIMS Member
Includes insertion of up to two items.

Conference Manual Advertising
The Conference Syllabus includes all session handouts and is a valuable resource for conference participants long after the Forum.  Full page ads are guaranteed to appear in full color.  Half page and business card ads may appear in full color or single color (b/w) depending on their placement in the final product.

$150     Full Page, Full Color Ad
$100     1/2 Page Ad
$50       Business Card Ad (3.5” x 2”)

IN-KIND DONATIONS & OTHER SUPPORT

Conference Items & Hospitality
Your in-kind donations help us provide an exceptional conference experience for our Forum attendees.  Please contact Heather Blanken (hblanken@firstpointresources.com, Tel: 919-573-5438) to discuss your in-kind donation.

• Note pads and pens featuring your company name/logo; products are supplied by the donating company (175 of each; awarded on a first come, first served basis)
• Lanyards featuring your company name/logo; product is supplied by the donating company (175 of each; awarded on a first come, first served basis)
• Borrowed LCD projectors, a desktop printer
• Hospitality suites, outings and dinners for conference participants

CIMS Forum Scholarship Fund
Please help CIMS extend the reach of this important educational opportunity with a donation to the CIMS Forum Scholarship Fund.  This fund is a general scholarship fund to provide opportunities for CIMS members with economic hardship needs to attend the Forum.  With your support, funded attendees are able to share their experience and knowledge gained with providers and advocates in their local communities, further extending the reach of the conference program beyond the attendees and meeting dates.  Give today through our Donations page.  Select “CIMS Forum Scholarship Fund” to ensure that your gift is processed correctly. 

2010 CIMS Forum Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application Form (PDF)

Send completed application to:
Coalition for Improving Maternity Services
Attn: Heather Blanken
1500 Sunday Dr Ste 102
Raleigh, NC  27607
Fax: 919-787-4916