ABOUTAPAFLORIDA ABOUTAPAFLORIDA
WHOWE ARE
TheFloridaChapteroftheAmericanPlanningAssociation(APAFlorida)isanonprofit organizationcommittedtochampionplanningthatbuildsvibrantcommunitiesand strengthenseconomiesstatewide.Withmorethan3,200members,APAFloridaisthe secondlargestchapterinthenation,representingavarietynetworkofprofessionals workinginpublicandprivatesectors.Throughleadership,education,andadvocacy, weempowerplannerstoshapeFlorida’sfuturewithcreativity,innovation,andcare.
OURVISION
WeseeaFloridawhereourcommunities,economies,andenvironmentsallthrive.
MEMBERSHIPBREAKDOWN
APAFloridaenjoysastrong mixofplanningprofessionals fromalllevelsofthepublic andprivatesectors, including:
RegionalPlanningCouncils/BOCCs/MPOs
MainStreetprograms
Stateagencies
Historicpreservationagencies
Watermanagementdistricts County/cityplanning/transportationdepartments
Federalandmilitaryagencies
Consultingfirmsworkingforlocal,state,andfederal governments Developers
MEMBERAREASOFEXPERTISE
County/cityplanningcommissioners,managers|Military,spaceport,airportfacilities|Portsandcoastal waterways|Trail,greenways,parksandrecreation| Transportation,multimodal,trafficengineering| Redevelopment,industrial,landuse|Historicpreservationandreuse|Stormwater,wastewatermanagement | SmartCities,AV, AI,innovationentrepreneurs|Aginginplace,olderpopulations|Students
OURVALUES OURVALUES
Advocacy Defendingand promoting what’s important. Expertise Advancingskills forimproved outcomes.
Upholding professional principlesand conduct. Leadership Inspiring meaningful progress.
Unitingfora sharedbenefit.
ANNUALSPONSORSHIPS ANNUALSPONSORSHIPS
AnnualSponsorsenjoyyear‑roundvisibilityand recognitionacrossAPAFlorida’sstatewide platforms.Yoursupportplacesyoufrontand centerwithFlorida’splanningcommunity,with exclusiveopportunitiestoconnect,engage, andshineatoursignatureevent,theFlorida PlanningConference.
Beseen.Becelebrated.Bepartofshaping Florida’splanningfutureallyearlong.Forfull detailsortocustomizetheperfectsponsorship fit,pleasecontactAPAFloridaExecutive DirectorStefanieSviscoat ssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
25%FloridaDBEDiscount
25%FloridaDBEDiscount
IfyouareaFlorida-basedminority-,female-, orveteran-ownedbusinessenterprise
certifiedbytheFloridaDepartmentof ManagementServicesoraFlorida-based disadvantagedbusinessenterprisecertified bytheFloridaDepartmentofTransportation, youareeligiblefora25%discountforall annualsponsorshiplevels.
IfyouareaFlorida-basedminority-,female-, orveteran-ownedbusinessenterprise certifiedbytheFloridaDepartmentof ManagementServicesoraFlorida-based disadvantagedbusinessenterprisecertified bytheFloridaDepartmentofTransportation, youareeligiblefora25%discountforall annualsponsorshiplevels.
RecognitiononAPAFloridaChapterandConferenceWebsites
Recognitioninallconferenceverbal,digital,andprint communications
RecognitionasanAnnualSponsoratallAPAFloridaevents
1/2pageadinSponsor&ExhibitorGuideasaAnnualSponsor
ComplimentaryJobMartadsallyear
Complimentaryconferenceregistrations
Conferenceeventextratickets(mobiletours, workshops,andreceptions)
e-Booth&adonconferenceappandfullpageadinFlorida PlanningMagazine
Linkedlogoonchapterwebsitehomepage andbanneradsonnewwebsite
Invitationtoattendconferencedinnerwithchapterleadership
InvitationtopresentaFPCsessionduring RecognitionattheOpeningPlenaryandClosingLuncheon
Brandedsignatconferenceregistrationbooth
ANNUALSPONSORSHIPBENEFITS ANNUALSPONSORSHIPBENEFITS
AllAnnualSponsorshipsalsoincludeexclusiveFloridaPlanningConferenceopportunities.Selectoneofthefollowingbasedon yoursponsorshiplevel:*
DIAMOND SAPPHIRE
LogoonHotelRoomKey
AtConferenceMobileApp
EventWifi
OpeningPlenarySpeaker
KeynoteLunchSpeaker
ClosingBrunchSpeaker
ClosingReception (Thursday)(2available)
KeynoteLuncheon(Thursday)
BoxedLunch(Wednesday)
ClosingBrunch(Friday)
OpeningReception(Tuesday)
SparkTalkStage(2available)
PhotoOpWall
ParkingSponsorship(2available)
StudentPosterContest
AwardWinnerBreakfast(Wednesday)
WednesdayBreakfast
ThursdayBreakfast
FridayBreakfast
LoungeSpace
StudentLoungeSpace
EDIBreakfast(Wednesday)
EMERALD RUBY
Lanyards
WelcomeBags
TransportationtoThursdayReception
EntertainmentatTuesdayReception
WednesdayAdventureNight
Headshots
InterviewRoom
Pre-ConferenceSessions(Tuesday,multipleavailable)
RefreshmentBreak(Tuesday)
ChargingStations(2sponsorsavailable)
Filmevent(Wednesdaynight)
WednesdayMorningRefreshmentBreak
WednesdayAfternoonRefreshmentBreak
ThursdayMorningRefreshmentBreak
ThursdayAfternoonRefreshmentBreak
WhyPlanningWall
DuckHuntGifts
SignSponsor
ExecutiveCommitteeRefreshments(Tuesday)
HydrationStation(multipleavailable)
*Basedonavailabilityattimeofsubmissionofwrittensponsorshippledge.
CONFERENCESPONSORSHIPS CONFERENCESPONSORSHIPS
ConferenceSponsorsgainpremiumvisibility throughouttheentirepromotionoftheFlorida PlanningConference,ourbiggestandmost anticipatedeventoftheyear.YourSponsorshipor Exhibitorlevelprovidesexclusiveaccesstoengage directlywithourattendees,elevateyourbrand,and connectwithFlorida’splanningleadersatthe state’spremierplanningevent.Buildrelationships. Standout.Makeanimpactwhereitmattersmost.
Forfulldetailsortoexploretherightsponsorship levelforyourorganization,pleasecontactAPA FloridaExecutiveDirectorStefanieSviscoat ssvisco@floridaplanning.org.
25%FloridaDBEDiscount
IfyouareaFlorida-basedminority-,female-,or veteran-ownedbusinessenterprisecertifiedby theFloridaDepartmentofManagementServices oraFlorida-baseddisadvantagedbusiness enterprisecertifiedbytheFloridaDepartmentof Transportation,youareeligiblefora25% discountforallannualsponsorshiplevels.
BENEFITS BENEFITS
RecognitiononAPAFloridachapter andconferencewebsites
1/4pageadinSponsor& ExhibitorGuide
BusinesscardadinFloridaPlanning Magazine+websiteonlinedirectory
Linkedlogoonhomepageof conferencewebsite
e-BoothandAdonConferenceApp
Recognitioninallconferenceverbal, digital,andprintcommunications
AcknowledgementinFlorida PlanningMagazine
Complimentaryconferenceregistrations 2
Complimentaryone-year,Chapter-only membership(fornewmembersonly)
Complimentaryexhibitspace
FlagwithlogoforOpeningReception walkway+otherconferenceevents
Additionally,thePlatinumConference Sponsorshipincludesthese exclusiveopportunitiesofoneofthefollowing.(Basedonavailabilityat timeofsubmissionofwrittensponsorshippledge.):
RegistrationDesk
SpeakerReadyRoom QuietRoom Luggageholding station(Friday)
Mother'sRoom
WaterStation(6available)
StaffRoom(4available) WellnessBreaks(2available)
FullBooth
Pricedat$1,700includes:
Eachboothcomesconferencereadywith:
A6-footbanquettableandaclean, professionaltablecloth
Twochairs
Awastebasket
Ifyouwantyourbusinesstostandout,thefull displayboothistheperfectwaytomakean impactattheFloridaPlanningConference!
Allofourboothsaresetupwithasturdypipe structureandprofessionaldrapebackdropin an8-footx10-footspace,eachinaprime spotonourexhibithallfloor.Allboothsare customizableandcanaccommodateany andallofyourbanners,signs,andequipment. Powerconnectionsareavailableforan additionalcharge.
TableTop
Pricedat$1,000includes:
OurTableTopDisplaysofferaflexible,cost‑effective, andhigh‑visibilitywaytostandoutontheExhibit Floor.Whetheryou'reshowcasingproducts,sharing resources,orsparkingconversations,thisoptionputs yourightinthemiddleoftheconferenceenergy.
Eachpackageincludes:
A6‑footbanquettableorastandardhigh‑top table,completewithtablecloth Twochairs Awastebasket
Simple,polished,andreadytomakeityourown.
Thesedisplaysareperfectforcreatinganup‑close, interactiveexperiencewithconferenceattendeesas theyexploreourbustlingexhibithall,anideal opportunitytoengage,connect,andleavealasting impression.
