Opportunities for Our Industry Partners – Supplier Members

Year Round Opportunities to Help You Market Your Expertise, Products and Services

NECA E-NEWSLETTER

• Submit a company description (50-75 words) for a “vendor spotlight”.
• Show off your expertise by submitting a “Tip of the Trade”

NECA WEB SITE www.newenglandcarwash.org

• Maintain a company profile with hot link to your web site
• Link your web site to valuable consumer information on NECA’s web site. Goggle rule: The more links the higher the traffic.

NECA LOGO USE

• Show off your industry support by posting the NECA Logo on your web site and on business identification material such as business cards and brochures. Click here for more information.

NECA FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/pages/New-England-Car-Wash-Association/154757372370?v=app_2373072738

• Submit a profile for our dedicated supplier showcase section

TABLE TOP SHOW

• Member exhibitors (only) may request a set of member mailing labels to promote their show participation.
• By exhibiting, you will be listed on the NECA web site, in promotional materials for the show, in the Northeast Carwasher, in the NECA E-Newsletter on the NECA Facebook page, and your contact information will be distributed in a Show program.

NECA LINKEDIN

• Members-only discussion group to connect our members near and far

NORTHEAST CARWASHER

• Highlight your expertise by submitting a content article to the NECA section of our regional magazine.

LEGISLATIVE MONITORING

• To protect the interests of our industry throughout New England

NECA SCHOLARSHIP

• Encourage your employees and their children to apply for our annual scholarship.

NETWORKING AND LEADERSHIP
Participation in the work of the NECA is a membership privilege open to all employees of member companies. Those who are actively involved make decisions about the direction of the Association and the profession on other members’ behalf. Most important, participation is a networking opportunity, an excellent way to make industry contacts and tap into the collective knowledge of the NECA community.

NECA’s supplier members are our much appreciated industry partners. In recognition of the many demands on your marketing budget and to assist in your planning, we are providing the following details of our four major events that offer …

Special Opportunities for Added Visibility

Winter Membership Meeting   (January)
Networking, Dinner, Program

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
  Investment: $300 (one sponsor)
  Table signage, credit on NECA web site, on NECA broadcasts and publications
• Dinner/program sponsorship: $1,800 (can be co-sponsored)
  Banner and table signage, hotlink on NECA web site and broadcasts, credit in NECA publications, one set member mailing labels
• Sponsor the Videotaping: $600
  Signage at the meeting, credit on the NECA web site and distribution broadcast

Table Top Show (May )

• Exhibit at the Show
  Investment: Early Bird Member rate $250, Non-member rate $300; Full Price Members rate $300, Non-member $350 rate
• Sponsor the Bus Tour
  includes a 3 minute advertisement played on the bus TV between each tour stop  One exclusive sponsorship at $750

• Sponsor the Bus Tour Lunch: (at cost)
• Sponsor the Show
  Supporting Sponsorships at $275 each
  Major Sponsor (limited to two) at $575
• **Raffle a Prize – Offer Show Specials
  Investment: Whatever is appropriate for you!
• Sponsor edible refreshments at the bar (one) at $450 or coffee/dessert during the prize drawings (one) at $250

**Raffles are a great way to collect leads. NECA will publish your prize offering and/or special, provide a basket for collecting information and blank entry forms for those who do not have business cards, and conduct the drawing.

FAll Social Event – Golf Outing (September)

Many NECA member companies sponsor, at all price points, providing the support we need to hold such events. We promise to offer another great event next September. Information can be found at www.NECAGolf.com

Fall Membership Meeting (November )

Networking, Dinner, Program

• Sponsor refreshments during the registration/reception
  Investment: $300  (one sponsor)
  Table signage, credit on NECA web site, on NECA broadcasts and publications
• Dinner/program sponsorship: $1,800  (can be co-sponsored)
  Banner and table signage, hotlink on NECA web site and broadcasts, credit in NECA publications, one set member mailing labels
• Sponsor the Videotaping: $600
  Signage at the meeting, credit on the NECA web site and distribution broadcast

Possibilities

NECA regularly explores opportunities to bring members together for learning and networking. Feel free to make suggestions. It’s your association!

Networking in the Neighborhood

• Encourage informal gatherings for members near their businesses.
  Investment: The “tab” for coffee and pastries at a local restaurant

Tools of the Trade

• Sponsor and help us plan special hands-on seminars providing practical information car washers can apply to their businesses.
  Investment: $500 - $1,000 for facility rental and light refreshments

webinars

• Programs offered by members in their areas of expertise, promoted by NECA

To discuss details of what you will receive for your investment, contact  the NECA office.