GIC is the premier event for green industry professionals — company owners, top-level managers, buyers, dealers, decision makers, and press. Attendees look forward to the diverse educational tracks and to the various networking events. It is at GIC where they form lasting relationships, learn best practices, and discuss the latest products and services that the industry has to offer.
The conference is held in conjunction with the industry’s largest indoor and outdoor trade show. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity to reach this big of an audience.
Build your brand; build your business. Reach the audience at GIC through general or targeted sponsorships that reflect your brand leadership and increase your return on investment. Make your move now to secure an opportunity to position your company for success.
GIC sponsors are recognized in various ways, depending on the level of support. We are open to innovation — in an effort to build partnerships with our sponsors, we can tailor existing opportunities and create new ones to meet your needs and maximize your exposure.
Platinum Sponsorship | Gold Sponsorship | Silver Sponsorship
Award Banquet | Awards Banquet Reception | Awards Banquet Multimedia Program
Welcome Reception | Breakfast with Champions | Facility Tours
Pre-Conference Optional Workshops | Specialty Group Network Receptions
Educational Session Sponsorships | Green Industry Expo Workshops
Specialty Group Focus Meetings | GIC Giveaways
Platinum Sponsorship
$75,000 (reserved for 2007)
GIC Gold Sponsorship
$25,000 (one available)
- Speaking opportunity at the First Timers’ Conference Orientation on Wednesday evening
- Speaking opportunity at the PLANET Reports to Leadership on Saturday
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor on signage at PLANET's conference registration area (in 2006, this was a large structure at the registration area)
- Logo recognition as Gold Sponsor in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo recognition as Gold Sponsor in event pocket program
- Logo in GIC-related news articles multiple in various issues of PLANET News magazine (circulation approximately 4,100)
- Logo and live link to company's Web site in PLANET's GIC-related blast e-mails
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Five complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
GIC Silver Sponsorship
$15,000 (one available)
- Three complimentary educational session sponsorships. Each session sponsorship includes:
- Speaking opportunity for one minute at the beginning of each session (the minute should include the introduction of the session’s speaker)
- Opportunity to distribute company materials and giveaways (a table in each session room will be available)
- Opportunity to hang a company banner in the session room if the site permits (sponsor provides banner and is responsible for hanging and retrieving)
- Logo recognition on an easel sign at the session site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Logo recognition in the event brochure and in the event pocket program where the sessions are listed
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor on signage at PLANET's conference registration area (in 2006, this was a large structure at the registration area)
- Logo recognition as Silver Sponsor in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo recognition as Gold Sponsor in event pocket program
- Logo in GIC-related news articles in various issues of PLANET News magazine (circulation approximately 4,100)
- Logo and live link to company's Web site in PLANET's GIC-related blast e-mails
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Three complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Awards Banquet
$35,000 (one available)
This dinner event on Saturday night is the culmination of the entire conference. PLANET’s Environmental Improvement Awards are announced as part of an exciting multimedia presentation, and green industry professionals from across the country celebrate each other’s work and contributions to the industry. The banquet features a sit-down dinner, and approximately 450-500 are expected to attend.
- Verbal recognition and speaking opportunity for two minutes at the Awards Banquet
- Multimedia representation with company name and logo at the banquet
- Logo recognition on easel sign at the banquet site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Six complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Awards Banquet Reception
$8,500 (FRR)*
Held prior to the Awards Banquet, this reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres.
- Extended verbal recognition at the Awards Banquet (sponsor may provide PLANET with brief company information or comments to be read; comments should last no more than 15–30 seconds)
- Multimedia representation with company name and logo at the Awards Banquet
- Logo recognition on easel sign at the reception site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Awards Banquet Multimedia Program
$7,500 (one available)
The multimedia program will be shown before, during, and after the Awards Banquet.
- Multimedia representation with company name and logo at the Awards Banquet
- Logo recognition on easel sign at the reception site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
GIC Welcome Reception
$20,000 (reserved for 2007)
This reception on Wednesday night will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar for sodas and water; the reception will feature a cash bar for alcoholic beverages. This is a well-attended reception, as it's the kick-off to the event. The live auction to benefit PLANET’s AEF and legislative activities immediately follows.
- Verbal recognition and speaking opportunity at the beginning of the Welcome Reception
- Opportunity to hand banner at the reception if the site permits (sponsor provides banner and is responsible for hanging and retrieval)
- Logo recognition on easel sign at the reception site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Four complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Breakfast with Champions $10,000 each (all three reserved for 2007)
Facility Tours
$5,000 each (three tours available)
The three facility tours at GIC will be held on the premises of leading firms in the Louisville area that specialize in the following areas: design/build/installation, landscape management, and lawn care. For GIC attendees, this exciting excursion provide valuable insight into the business practices and daily operations of another successful company in their area of the industry or in another area into which they want to expand. This is a ticketed event for attendees, and buses will be provided for transportation.
For the sponsors of these tours, supporting this initiative makes this worthwhile learning experience possible for green industry professionals and provides an opportunity to network with a specific segment of the industry for a significant amount of time while at GIC.
Design/Build/Installation Tour — available
Landscape Management Tour — available
Lawn Care Tour — available
- Opportunity to network with attendees while en route to the destination and during the tour
- Logo recognition on signage on the buses
- Logo recognition and a link to the sponsor’s Web site in an electronic invitation to companies in the chosen segment of the industry (design/build/installation, landscape management, or lawn care) prior to the conference
- Logo recognition in the event brochure, the pocket program, and on PLANET’s Web site.
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC and to the facility tour (other ticketed events not included).
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes.
Optional Pre-Conference Workshops $5,000 each (all three available)
These three-hour-long, optional pre-conference workshops are offered on Wednesday, just before the official start of the event. Well-known speakers in the industry enlighten members on topics that directly impact the success of their green industry businesses. Members pay an additional fee to attend these workshops.
For the sponsors of the workshops, this is an opportunity to get noticed during a highly focused educational experience. By aligning your company with the three hot-button topics, members will associate your company with business leadership and market intelligence to support that positioning in these areas.
- Speaking opportunity for two minutes at the beginning of the workshop (the two minutes should include the introduction of the workshop’s speaker)
- Opportunity to distribute company materials and giveaways (a table in the workshop room will be available)
- Logo recognition on signage at the workshop site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Opportunity to hang a company banner in the workshop room if the site permits (sponsor provides banner and is responsible for hanging and retrieval)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
GIC Specialty Group Receptions
(four receptions with food/bar sponsors at each)
Food Sponsor: $3,000 each
Bar Sponsor: $4,000 each
On Thursday evening, each of PLANET’s four specialty groups — design/build/installation, landscape management, lawn care, and interior plantscaping — hosts a reception, during which business owners and managers network to share best practices, greet old friends and make new ones, and enjoy refreshments. Companies may sponsor the hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, or both.
Design/Build/Installation: Bar sponsorship (reserved for 2007) / Hors d’oeuvres sponsorship (available)
Landscape Management: Bar sponsorship (available) / Hors d’oeuvres sponsorship (available)
Lawn Care: Bar sponsorship (reserved for 2007) / Hors d’oeuvres sponsorship (reserved for 2007)
Interior Plantscaping: Bar sponsorship (available) / Hors d’oeuvres sponsorship (available)
- Speaking opportunity with microphone to address the reception attendees for 1–2 minutes
- Opportunity to distribute company materials and a giveaway item (a table for handouts will be provided)
- Logo recognition on signage at the reception site
- Logo recognition and a link to the sponsor’s Web site in electronic invitations to industry segment prior to the conference
- Logo recognition in the event brochure, the pocket program, and on PLANET’s Web site
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
GIC Educational Session Sponsorships
$2,500 each (multiple available)
At GIC, PLANET offers 10 tracks of education, including: Financial/Business Management; Sales; Human Resources; Leadership; Customer Service; Landscape Management; Design/Build/Installation; Lawn Care; Hispanic; and Safety/Irrigation/Certification. Each track will have a maximum of 8 sessions, and each session sponsorship is $2,500.
- Speaking opportunity for one minute at the beginning of the session (the minute should include the introduction of the session's speaker or panelists)
- Opportunity to distribute company materials and giveaways (a table in each session room will be available)
- Logo recognition on an easel sign at the session site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Opportunity to hang a company banner is the session room if the site permits (sponsor provides banner and is responsible for hanging and retrieval)
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Green Industry Expo Workshops $2,500 each (two of three are available)
New at the trade show this year, these three Green Industry Expo Workshops are specifically for trade show attendees. These workshops will be held in a room just off the trade show floor, and the cost for trade show attendees is $50 per workshop. GIC attendees will have access to the same education though the conference's educational sessions.
- Speaking opportunity for one minute at the beginning of the workshop (the minute should include the introduction of the workshop’s speaker)
- Opportunity to distribute company materials and giveaways (a table in the workshop room will be available)
- Logo recognition on an easel sign at the workshop site (sign provided by PLANET)
- Opportunity to hang a company banner is the workshop room if the site permits (sponsor provides banner and is responsible for hanging and retrieval)
- Recognition in the GIE+Expo directory
- Recognition in the GIE+Expo Today, a publication that is distributed at the event (usually to attendee hotel rooms)
- Two complimentary registrations to GIC
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
Specialty Group Focus Group Meetings
$2,500 each (multiple available)
PLANET’s specialty groups host these private two-hour focus group meetings to discuss issues that are specific to their segments of the industry. Collectively, they explore their biggest challenges and determine how, as representatives of PLANET, they can solve them. The meetings are by invitation only and will have green industry professionals from companies of various sizes and geographical locations. Approximately 25 people will attend each focus group meeting, and light snacks will be available.
For the sponsor, this is an opportunity to hear first-hand the needs of a specific segment of the industry and to be viewed as a true advocate of them and their businesses.
- Speaking opportunity at the beginning of the meeting
- Opportunity to distribute company materials to the meeting attendees
- Logo recognition on signage at the meeting site
- Logo recognition and link to sponsor’s Web site on the electronic invitations
- Excel file of meeting attendees for mailing purposes
GIC Giveaway Sponsorships
Binders - $22,500 (reserved for 2007)
Portfolios - $22,500 (reserved for 2007)
Tote Bags - $15,000 (FRR)*
Lanyards - $10,000 (reserved for 2007)
Mugs - $10,000
Pens - $6,500
Product Sample - $2,500 (ask for details)
Other – we welcome ideas
Make your brand inescapable. These coveted sponsorships ensure your visibility, during and after the event.
- Sponsor’s and PLANET’s logos will be on the item that is distributed to conference attendees at PLANET’s registration area.
- Logo in event brochure (this is mailed to PLANET members and prospects and is also available at other PLANET events and industry trade shows during the year)
- Logo in event pocket program
- Logo on PLANET's Web site on the conference page within the "events" section
- Complimentary registrations to GIC (the number of registrations varies)
- Excel file of GIC attendees for mailing purposes
*(FRR) indicates that a first right of refusal exists.
Availability updated on 5/16/2007. 
