About Central CHRIE

 

CHRIE, the Council of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education, is passionately working to provide programs and services used improve the quality of global education, research, service and business operations in the hospitality and tourism industry.

 

This year Central CHRIE will be held at the Kansas State University Olathe campus filled with multiple informational sessions focused on bettering the industry related to education. The two day conference is a unique opportunity for educators to meet, greet, and share their experiences within their industry.

 

Why Sponsor?

 

Central CHRIE is offering the following sponsorship opportunities to companies and organizations that are looking to promote their brands and take their products and services to the next level. Become CHRIE sponsor partner and support education for the hospitality and tourism industry while maximizing your exposure and building strong relationships at the Annual Conference.

 

Sponsoring an event at the 2016 Annual Central CHRIE Conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase your company to Deans, Directors and Professors from leading hospitality and tourism programs at institutions from across the Midwest and around the United States.

 

Each sponsorship opportunity has been designed to maximize your exposure to the attendees and the entire hospitality and tourism education sector before, during, and after the conference.

 

Benefit Packages may include:

• Logo posted on the Central CHRIE Conference website

• Logo included in the pre-show conference promotional brochure

• Logo included in the pre-show electronic conference newsletters

• Logo included on the special sponsor “Thank You” located at registration and breaks.

• Logo included on signage relative to each sponsored event

• Logo slide recognition at each general session

• Badge ribbon denoting sponsor status

 

Thursday Reception                                                                                           $2,500

 

Be one of the first to welcome attendees to Olathe and the 2016 Annual Central CHRIE Conference. This year’s event will feature exciting local flair in an atmosphere perfect for networking and business.

 

Friday Lunch – Approximately 80 attendees                                               $5,000

 

Take advantage of the unique opportunity to welcome various Deans, Directors, Educators, and Industry Professionals from all over the Midwest.

 

Friday Refreshment Breaks                                                                             $2,500

 

Networking at Central CHRIE is one of the most important aspects of the event. The refreshment breaks (5) give you the opportunity to sponsor all five of the networking breaks ensuring your company’s repeat exposure throughout the conference. At each break, you’ll be in prime position to meet & greet in a relaxed atmosphere. The refreshment breaks area great, cost-effective way to maximize your exposure throughout the event.

 

Friday Reception                                                                                                SOLD

 

Put your company in the spotlight by taking advantage of this new event designed to mix and mingle with the Central CHRIE attendees. This is a great opportunity for attendees to build relationships with other attendees as well as your company.

 

Saturday Lunch - Approximately 80 attendees                                           $5,000

 

Host this year’s awards lunch at the Central CHRIE Conference where the industry’s best and brightest stars receive awards from their peers. Your company will be seen front and center

 

Conference Registration Bags                                                                           SOLD

 

One of the “hottest and most sought after sponsorships available at the Central CHRIE Conference! Each attendee will display your company logo as they carry the official CHRIE conference bag throughout the event for two days! This sponsorship will go fast and is a great opportunity for industry and market exposure. Conference bags are distributed from the attendee registration area. Your company logo will not only be featured on the conference bag themselves, but will also be showcased at the registration desk as well. A great band for your marketing buck!

 

 

Badge Holders/ Lanyards                                                                                    SOLD

 

Each attendee at the Central CHRIE Conference will be showcasing your logo to attendees! Badge Holders and Lanyards will be distributed from the registration counter and we’ll feature your logo at registration as well. This sponsorship will go fast!

 

Wireless Internet                                                                                                   SOLD

 

Welcome attendees as they enter campus and pass along your company literature as they leave. Not only are you showcased as a sponsor of the campus, but you’ll have the opportunity to set up a display and staff the area as well.

 

Conference Logo Flash Drives                                                                            SOLD

 

The 2016 Conference Flash Drive, used by most conference attendees on a daily basis, will feature your company/institution logo on one side and 2016 Conference logo on the other. The flash drive sponsorship will put your logo into the hands of conference attendees on an item they will use long after the conference is over. Be the first to take advantage of this unique sponsorship opportunity!

 

Conference Logo Pens                                                                                         SOLD

 

Your company logo will be imprinted on pens handed out to all conference attendees in the official conference bag they receive upon registration. Attendees will use these pens during the conference and carry a reminder of your sponsorship back to their office.

 

Conference Logo Notepads                                                                                  SOLD

 

Notepads are handy at any conference- useful for taking notes during sessions and at table discussions. They’re also great to pack in your briefcase for use back at the office. The official conference notepads will feature your company logo and will be handed out with the registration materials.