Sponsorship Information and Opportunities
Available Sponsorship for 2025 Annual Conference
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) holds one of the largest veterinary conventions in the Upper Midwest and is one of the top in the country. Our dedicated committees together with MVMA staff continue to bring top quality educational speakers to Minnesota and provide a social venue that draws high attendance. Corporate sponsorship is needed to afford the quality of education veterinarians need and desire and they appreciate your commitment to their profession. We are committed to giving our corporate sponsors the benefits and recognition they deserve for their generous sponsorship. Benefits your company will receive through corporate sponsorship are shown in the chart below as well as other non-tangible benefits that include:
- Exposure to a targeted constituent group
- Corporate Goodwill
- Brand Recognition
- Increased Impressions
- Mobile App recognition
The sponsorship opportunities available are shown with estimated sponsorship levels. Your sponsor benefits are listed in the sponsors' benefits table below and will change according to the dollar amount of your total annual sponsorship. Please call Nicole at the MVMA office at (651) 645-7533 or email [email protected]; she will be available to discuss various sponsorship opportunities with you. Don't wait, these sponsorship opportunities are limited and are available on a first-come first-served basis.
The following benefits are given to all Annual Meeting sponsors:
- Recognition by session moderator when applicable
- Recognition via signage at appropriate location(s)
- Sponsor ribbons for all attending representatives
- Recognition in the MVMA's newsletter and website (MVMA Messenger and MVMA.org)
- Top Choice for booth selection
- Exhibit Booth Signage recognition
- Opportunity to place an insert in attendee bags (need inserts by January 8, 2025)
- Recognition in logo slideshow presentation when appropriate
- Recognition in Annual Meeting Program Book
SPONSOR BENEFITS |
SPONSOR LEVEL |
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Diamond |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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$8,000+ |
$5,000-$7,999 |
$2,500-$4,999 |
up to $2,499 |
Exhibit Booth Location Selection ** |
1st Choice |
1st or 2nd |
2nd or 3rd |
3rd |
Recognition in logo slideshow presentation |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Recognition in Annual Meeting Program Book- Ad space |
Full page |
1/2 page |
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Advertisement space in MVMA Messenger (3 issues of your choice) |
1/2 page ($1,500 value)
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1/4 page ($1,000 value) |
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Recognition on Exhibit Hall entrance signage |
X |
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Benefits of a corporate membership - MVMA Messenger subscription |
X |
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Banner ad |
X |
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- note that 2nd or 3rd choices are given only when higher-level sponsor already takes 1st choice
Opportunities are Limited - Act Now Call the MVMA and speak with Nicole for sponsorship availability, 651-645-7533 or [email protected].
2025 Annual Meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 29–Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Hilton Minneapolis
Opportunities Available
Attendee Packet: $5,000 This reusable 8.5x11 portfolio-style packet contains attendee materials and is given to each participant upon arrival. Benefits: Sponsor logo printed alongside MVMA logo on front of packet; displayed at registration desk; plus all gold level benefits listed above.
Beverage Break: $2,500 Help attendees wet their whistle with complimentary coffee, tea, water and soda served daily in high-traffic areas. Benefits: Sponsor logo on beverage area signage on your sponsored day(s); plus all silver level benefits listed above. Thursday-OPEN Friday-OPEN Saturday-OPEN
Headshot Lounge: $5,000 Everyone needs a headshot, from veterinarians and technicians who want to show clients who they are, to students updating their resumes, and speakers looking to refresh their bios. Benefits: Sponsor logo on headshot lounge signage; plus, all silver level benefits listed above.
Lanyards: $2,500 Badge lanyards worn by all on-site attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers to gain access to the event. Benefits: Sponsor logo printed on lanyards along with MVMA logo; plus all silver level benefits listed above
Mothers' Room: $1,000 With women comprising most of the veterinary field, it’s vital to offer accommodations for nursing mothers to ensure they feel comfortable attending the Annual Meeting. This sponsorship shows you care about this growing segment of the profession. Benefits: Provide safe space, beverages, snacks and storage space for nursing mothers; sponsor logo in room; plus all bronze-level benefits listed above
Pens: In-kind donation - OPEN Provide to all onsite attendees. Benefits: Sponsor logo on pens; plus all bronze-level benefits listed above
MVMA Annual Meeting Program Book Advertising: $400–$700 - OPEN Final ads are needed by December 15, 2024
Educational Program Partner: $500–$5,000 Play a major role in the continuing education of veterinarians.
Coffee Chats (chats are 50-minutes in length with no competing CE offered at the same time) Friday from 7:30–8:20 a.m. - Thank You Merck! Saturday from 7–7:50 a.m. - Thank You Zoetis!
Current Topics and Speakers for Concurrent Sessions (each speaker speaks for six (6) 50-minute sessions unless other wise noted) Thursday, January 30 Cutting Edge - Thank You Academy of Veterinary Practitioners Ophthalmology - OPEN Kate Myrna, DVM, MS, DACVO, Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Nutrition - OPEN Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), Chief of Veterinary Nutrition Service at University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Friday, January 31 Dermatology - OPEN Mollie Mesman, DVM, DACVD, Animal Dermatology Group Emergency/Critical Care - OPEN Christine Culler, DVM, MS, DACVECC, Veterinary Emergency Group Spectrum of Care/Access to Care - Thank You MVM Foundation Equine -OPEN Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO, Professor, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Saturday, February 1 End of Life - OPEN Kathy Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW, Senior Director of Medical Education, Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) Respiratory - OPEN Aida Vientos-Plotts, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri Neurology - Thank You Minnesota Veterinary Neurology Melissa Carpenteir, DVM, DACVIM, Owner, Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
Practice Management (3 days) Thursday - OPEN Friday - OPEN Saturday - Thank You MVMA Supporting Members!
Create Your Own Sponsorship - $???? Work with the MVMA to create your own attention-getting sponsorship that enhances your goals.
Sponsorship opportunities are subject to change. Current Annual Meeting sponsors have the first opportunity to reserve their sponsorship type for the next year.
Benefits specific to Spring, Academy, Fall Staff and Winter Seminar
Fall Staff Seminar - Thursday, Nov. 14 - OPEN Anesthesia Update: Is It Really About the Drugs or ? Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, SAGE Veterinary Centers Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, MN
- Display table at seminar location
- Three (3) complimentary registrations (live and/or online)
- Link to company's website on mvma.org seminar specific webpage
- Recognition in registration materials and signage at seminar
- Recognition in welcome slides and up to 5 personalized slides
- Insert opportunity in attendee packet
- Opportunity to moderate the session
Sponsorship opportunities are subject to change. When possible, renewing sponsors have the first opportunity to reserve their sponsorship type for 2025.
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