Sponsorship Guide Honoree Class of 2021 (v03/21)
BENEFITS MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. PLEASE REVIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CAREFULLY.
Sponsorship Levels Each year the Atlanta Chapter of The Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), a global professional organization focused on middle-market growth, mergers and acquisitions, and private investment, honors the top 40 fastest growing middle-market companies in Georgia. Criteria and selection for the award includes the following: 1) Companies must be for profit and headquartered in Georgia 2) Most recent year-end revenues with a minimum of $15 million 3) Three years of verifiable revenue and employee counts Honorees and the event’s associated sponsors will also be highlighted in a variety of online and print publications. Awards will be presented to honorees at the Georgia Fast 40 Awards Celebration in June where guests will enjoy an Outdoor evening reception with Honorees and the Who’s Who of the Georgia business community. Additional events for honorees will take place prior to the Middle Market Marketplace at M&A SOUTH 2022.
Diamond (Exclusive) - $20,000 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Welcome video on virtual platform • Introduction video(s) on virtual platform • Prominent presentation time during the virtual program & welcome at the reception • 1 full-page ad in the award program • 100-word company description in the award program • 4 in person attendees at the Celebration, 16 passes to the virtual program and content • 4 invitations for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 2 invitations to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit) • Prominent recognition on ACG Atlanta website, ACG Atlanta social media & live celebration • Prominent logo placement on all lower & upper category promotional materials including event website and awards • Access to Video Shoot for 1 staff member for all video sessions (subject to studio space) • Logo inclusion in the Atlanta Business Chronicle (if applicable)
Gold - $10,000 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Welcome video on virtual platform • Introduction video(s) on virtual platform • All Bronze Level Benefits plus: • Presentation time during the virtual program & remarks at the reception • 1 full-page ad in the award program • 75-word company description in the award program • 2 invitations for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 2 invitations to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit) • Access to Video Shoot for 1 staff member for all video sessions (subject to studio space)
BENEFITS MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. PLEASE REVIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CAREFULLY.
Sponsorship Levels Honoree Gift - $10,000 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Introduction video(s) on virtual platform • All Bronze Level Benefits plus: • Exclusive Branding with Honoree Gift • 1 full-page ad in the award program • 75-word company description in the award program • 2 invitations for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 1 invitation to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit)
Early Arrival Access - $8,500 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Introduction video on virtual platform • All Bronze Level Benefits plus: • Exclusive branding of Early Arrival Access • Branded email to honorees inviting them to arrive early. Email will be a collaboration between sponsor and ACG Atlanta and will be sent through ACG Atlanta’s email system. • 1/2 page ad in the award program • 50-word company description in the award program • 4 invitations for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 1 Invitation to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit)
Dessert Reception (Category Exclusive) - $7,500 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Introduction video on virtual platform • All Bronze Level Benefits plus: • Exclusive branding of the final hour of the live event and dessert item • Branded email to attendees inviting them to the live event. Email will be a collaboration between sponsors and ACG Atlanta and will be sent through the ACG email system. • Prominent signage at the Reception • 50-word company description in the award program • 1 invitation for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 1 Invitation to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit)
Video Shoot Host (Category Exclusive) - $6,500 • Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee • Introduction video on virtual platform • All Bronze Level Benefits plus: • Logo inclusion and thank you on montage videos • Prominent signage at the Video Shoot • 50-word company description in the award program • 1 invitation for Early Access Arrival • Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 1 Invitation to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit) • Access to Video Shoot for 1 staff member for all video sessions
BENEFITS MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. PLEASE REVIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CAREFULLY.
Sponsorship Levels Silver - $5,500 • • • • •
Inclusion on Georgia Fast 40 Program Committee Introduction video on virtual platform All Bronze Level Benefits plus: 1 invitation for Early Access Arrival Introductory video for CFO Spotlight & 1 Invitation to CFO reception (subject to total company attendee limit)
Bronze - $4,000 • Listed in award program • 1/4 page ad in the award program • 25-word company description in the award program • 2 in person attendees at the Celebration, 10 passes to the virtual program and content • Recognition on ACG Atlanta website, ACG Atlanta social media & live celebration • Company name listed on lower & upper category promotional materials including event website • Logo inclusion in the Atlanta Business Chronicle (if applicable) Due to venue restrictions, additional in-person celebration tickets are only available to ACG Members. Additional virtual tickets can be purchased by sponsors online at www.acg.org/atlanta: Live Celebration (includes virtual platform access): • Early Pricing: $225 - ACG Member • Regular Pricing: $250 - ACG Member Virtual Platform Only: • Early Pricing: $150 - ACG Member • Regular Pricing: $175 - ACG Member, $225 Non-Member Due to prior year event sell out - Individual Tickets may not be made available to Non-Members Please visit www.acg.org/atlanta/events for more information about the Georgia Fast 40 Awards including: • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) • Information on past nominees • Video from prior year events • Photos from prior year events Or Contact: Melanie Brandt President & CEO ACG Atlanta (770)316-0528 (mobile) acgatlanta@acg.org Important Notifications and Policies ACG Atlanta reserves the right to modify, substitute or eliminate sponsor benefits if needed, if the benefit is not available, and/or to preserve the integrity of the attendee and honoree experience. All levels in this sponsorship guide apply to the lower and upper award categories. Please contact Melanie Brandt, President & CEO, to inquire about the NEW higher middle-market category awards. The intent of the provision of attendee lists is to facilitate targeted networking and meaningful business connections prior to, at, and directly following the event. Acceptance of the attendee list implies agreement to the specific terms and conditions stated on the attendee list. Additionally, the attendee list cannot be distributed to outside parties not directly associated with the event or conference, nor can it be used for mass solicitation purposes of any kind. Sponsors, exhibitors and registered attendees found to be in violation of ACG Atlanta policies and agreements voluntarily forfeit all of the remainder of the sponsor or attendee benefits that were to be provided to them. Sponsors are encouraged to receive confirmation from Melanie Brandt, President & CEO, in advance to ensure that any planned outside event, activity or attendee list usage does not conflict with these terms and conditions.
BENEFITS MAY HAVE CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. PLEASE REVIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CAREFULLY.