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MERC Annual Conference Getting Comfortable With Change

When
August 24, 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Interlachen Country Club

Registration

Conference Attendance Corporate Member
Conference Attendance Early Bird Service Provider Member – $250.00
Conference Attendance Early Bird Service Provider Non-member – $375.00
Conference Attendance Service Provider Member – $275.00
Conference Attendance Service Provider Non-member – $395.00
Conference Attendance Sponsorship Bundle
Sponsor-Closest to the Pin Golf – $500.00
Giveaway (sponsor responsibility)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (lower, smaller tier)
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Corporate Roundtable – $3,000.00
One free conference registration - $375.00
Provide notebooks and pens for benchmarking session
Introduction of your organization and session (2 minutes)
Day of Video Professional Social Media Spot/Commercial recorded by MERC Videographer
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (top sponsor)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party
Sponsor-End of Day Networking Event – $2,000.00
One free conference registration - $375.00
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC photo backdrop (top sponsors)
Logo signage displayed during networking event
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Sponsor of Drinks/Appetizers for event
Logo listed on event napkins (Sponsor provided – optional)
Verbal recognition at event
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party
Sponsor-Goldy Gopher – $1,000.00
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (lower, smaller tier)
MERC webpage recognition year-round with link to sponsor website
Company Marketing Material Provided for sessions - 50 needed (optional)
2 - $25.00 Gift Cards (Sponsor provided)
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Hospitality Golf – $1,000.00
Table on first hole
Giveaway with branded items (koozies, cups, etc.- items sponsor responsibility)
Offer refreshments/alcoholic drinks (items sponsor responsibility, check with course for menu)
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (top sponsors)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Keynote – $2,500.00
One free conference registration - $375.00
Introduce Keynote Speaker
Day of Video Professional Social Media Spot/Commercial recorded by MERC Videographer
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (top sponsor)
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party
Sponsor-Land of 10,000 Lakes – $2,000.00
One Free Conference Registration - $375 Value
Tradeshow table for conference
Day of Video Professional Social Media Spot/Commercial recorded by MERC Videographer
2 Minute Company Introduction or Video during breakfast or lunch
Verbal Recognition multiple times throughout the Conference and during Keynote Session
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC photo backdrop (top sponsors)
Company logo recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - including the MERC 2023 Holiday Party
MERC webpage recognition year-round with link to sponsor website
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event.
2 - $25.00 Gift Cards (Sponsor provided)
Raffle Item for Networking Reception (Sponsor provided)
Sponsor-Lanyard – $1,500.00
One free conference registration - $375.00
Exclusive Name Tag Lanyard for Conference Event – (Sponsor provided - 200 required)
Video Commercial paid for and recorded by MERC Professional Videographer
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party
Sponsor-Longest Drive Golf – $500.00
Giveaway (sponsor responsibility)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (lower, smaller tier)
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Longest Putt Golf – $500.00
Giveaway (sponsor responsibility)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (lower, smaller tier)
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Walleye – $500.00
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (lower, smaller tier)
Logo signage displayed throughout the conference event
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

-Please note this sponsorship also requires conference registration, if attending conference.
Sponsor-Welcome Reception/Lawn Bowling – $2,000.00
One free conference registration - $375.00
Day of Video Professional Social Media Spot/Commercial recorded by MERC Videographer
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop (top sponsors)
Logo signage posted during welcome reception.
Logo listed on welcome reception name tags
Logo listed on event napkins (Sponsor provided – optional)
Logo displayed on exclusive MERC; photo backdrop
MERC webpage recognition with link to sponsor website
Verbal recognition at event
Sponsor of Drinks/Appetizers for event
Company marketing material provided at event/conference (optional)
Signage recognition at all MERC events for the 2023 year - excluding the MERC 2023 Holiday Party

August 23
Brookview Golf Course, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426

Golf event-First Tee Off is 11:30am (register for golf separately here MERC Annual Conference Charity Golf Event)
Welcome Reception-5-7pm

August 24

Interlachen Country Club

Annual Conference Agenda

Time	Agenda Item
8am-9:30am	Corporate Round Table- Domestic
9am-9:30am	Registration Open to all
9:45-10am	Grand Ballroom Presidents Welcome and Announcements
10-10:45am	Keynote
10:45-11am	Break
11-12pm	Education Session 1 (Mobility ROI/Cost savings/Experience with Core Flex)
12pm-12:30	Lunch
12:30-1pm	Top Sponsor Networking during lunch
1-2pm	Education Session 2 (ESG's (Environmental, Social, and Governance) journey in Relocation and Mobility)
2-2:15pm	Break
2:15-3:30pm	Supplier Education Session (workshop)
2:15-3:30pm	Corporate Roundtable-International
3:30-3:45pm	Break
3:45-4:45	Education Session 3 (Corporate Program Manager day-to-day challenges)
4:45-5pm	Wrap up + closing
5-7pm	End of day networking

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Time

Agenda Item

8am-9:30am

Corporate Round Table- Domestic

9am-9:30am

Registration Open to all

9:45-10am

Grand Ballroom Presidents Welcome and Announcements

10-10:45am

Keynote

10:45-11am

Break

11-12pm

Education Session 1 (Mobility ROI/Cost savings/Experience with Core Flex)

12pm-12:30

Lunch

12:30-1pm

Top Sponsor Networking during lunch

1-2pm

Education Session 2 (ESG's (Environmental, Social, and Governance) journey in Relocation and Mobility)

2-2:15pm

Break

2:15-3:30pm

Supplier Education Session (workshop)

2:15-3:30pm

Corporate Roundtable-International

3:30-3:45pm

Break

3:45-4:45

Education Session 3 (Corporate Program Manager day-to-day challenges)

4:45-5pm

Wrap up + closing

5-7pm

End of day networking

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MERC is 501(C)(6) non profit organization. Minnesota Employee Relocation Council | PO Box 582752 | Minneapolis, MN | 55458