Sponsor Prospectus

Platinum "Scholarly" Level Sponsor:
President's Reception $4500

SOLD- Lyngsoe Systems

One of the most popular events at our conference, the President's Reception is sure to "wow" again this year!  We have a fun-filled "Florida Tropical themed" event planned with wine toss, tasty food and music to keep the party going! 

Benefits:

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session
• Recognition by President during reception
• Prominent display of logo on screen during event
• Two (2) tickets to in-person reception
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available 
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Opening Session - $2500

Showcase your organization at one of our most well attended sessions - our inspiring Opening Keynote Address!

Benefits

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session
• Prominent display of logo on screen at start of session
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Attendee Bag - $2000 

SOLD - LOTE4Kids (by Storytime PODs)

Showcase your logo brand on all our over 400 attendee conference bags. 

Benefits:

• Prominent display of your company logo on attendee bags
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)   

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Closing Awards Luncheon Session - $2000

Showcase your organization at our distinguished Awards Luncheon Closing Session and Board of Directors Induction Ceremony.  

Benefits:

• 3-minute speaking presentation time at start of closing session
• One (1) Ticket for Lunch included
• Prominent display of logo on screen at start of session
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference
• Promotional item in conference bags (provided by sponsor)

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Registration - $2000  

SOLD - R. GEORGE

The perfect opportunity for every attendee (we're expecting over 400 attendees) to spot your logo, front and center on our registration form and when they check in at conference!

Benefits:

• Prominent display of sponsor's logo on the registration webpage and registration form 
• Prominent display of signage at registration desk
• Table for your promotional materials near registration desk
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Mobile App - $2000

Our mobile app will be accessed by all in-person attendees.  It will house all of the need-to-know conference information and feature an interactive scavenger hunt game.

Benefits:

• Prominent display of sponsor logo on mobile app used by all attendees
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Gold "Thesaurus" Level Sponsor:
Name Badges: $2000 

SOLD:  Belfor Property Restoration

Showcase your logo on all the attendee name badges.
 

Benefits:

• Prominent display of your logo on all in-person name badges  (logo will need to fit within the following FLA determined parameters) 
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Silver "Academic" Level Sponsor:
First-Timers/New Member Orientation Session - $1000 

This sponsorship provides you with a brief speaking opportunity at the start of one of our well-attended breakout sessions.  This session attracts over 100 new member librarians and kicks off the conference for a morning coffee chat with FLA leadership before our keynote address.    

Benefits: 

• 5-minute speaking opportunity at start of session and intro FLA's breakout session speakers (or play your 2-3 min video infomercial)
• Prominent display of logo on screen at beginning of the session
• Prominent display of your logo on signage near the coffee break in the room
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Silver "Academic" Level Sponsor:
Rebecca Hass Workshop $1000

SOLD - GALE

This sponsorship offers you an opportunity to showcase your organization and speak at one of our special guest workshops.

Benefits: 

• 2-3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session  (or play your 2-3 min video infomercial)
• Prominent display of logo on screen at beginning of the session
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Silver "Academic" Level Sponsor:
Pre-Conference Workshop $1000

This sponsorship offers you an opportunity to showcase your organization and speak at our Pre-Conference workshop.

Benefits: 

• 2-3-minute speaking opportunity at start of session  (or play your 2-3 min video infomercial)
• Prominent display of logo on screen at beginning of the session
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available
• An email opportunity to FLA member database before the conference

Silver "Academic" Level Sponsor:
Power Breakfast or Lunch & Learn Session $500 + F/B Cost
 

(*estimates range between $1500-$2,500 for up to 50 people depending on menu ordered and must be paid when order is finalized prior to event) 

Currently confirmed:  
Spanish Publishers
Baker & Taylor
OCLC

Benefits

• Breakout room 1  hour
• A/V equipment (includes Projector & Screen, and laptop) Sponsor to bring presentation on flash drive.
• Menu for up to 50 people (based on available menu) food and beverage costs are extra and the responsibility of the sponsor.  
• Company Logo on signage at breakout room
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• FLA will work with sponsor on menu orders and all food and beverage cost must be paid upfront.  Any additional food/beverage ordered onsite will be billed after the event.

Silver "Academic" Level Sponsor:
Alumni or Meet & Greet Reception - $350 + F/B Cost

Currently confirmed: USF and FSU

(*estimates range between $1500- $2,500 for up to 50 people depending on menu ordered and must be paid when order is placed prior to event) 

Benefits: 

• Reception room 1.5 hours in evening
• A/V equipment (includes Projector & Screen, and laptop). Sponsor to bring presentation on flash drive.
• Company Logo on signage at breakout room
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• FLA will work with sponsor on menu orders and all food and beverage cost must be paid upfront when order is placed.  Any additional costs over the initial order will be billed after the event.

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
After-Hours Offsite Reception - $500

SOLD: Colomé & Associates, Inc.

Exclusive opportunity for only one industry supporter to join our librarians on this offsite reception excursion.

Benefits:

• Invitation to attend private event with librarians (upt to 2 tickets for sponsor)
• Prominent display of logo on FLA agenda page with event listing
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2024 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: 
Coffee Station Sponsor - $500

ONE SOLD - GRAY ROBINSON

Our in-person attendees will have the chance to refuel on caffeine and network with friends at our coffee station.

Benefits: 

• Prominent display of logo on signage at coffee station
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: 
Poster Session $500  

Poster Sessions are back! Presenters showcase projects and events they have completed and want to share with others. This event in the Exhibit Hall is very popular with our attendees.

Benefits:

• Prominent display of logo on signage in the Exhibit Hall near Posters
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendee
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: 
Author Tables - $500

Benefits:

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: Breakout Session: $300

ONE SOLD - PLAYAWAY

This sponsorship provides you with a brief speaking opportunity at the start of one of our breakout sessions. 

Benefits: 

• 2-minute speaking opportunity at start of session and intro FLA's breakout session speakers (or play your 2 min video infomercial)
• Prominent display of logo on screen at beginning of the session
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: 
Video Infomercial: $300

ONE SOLD - LAPTOPS ANYTIME

This sponsorship provides you with a video opportunity at the start of one of our well-attended breakout sessions. 

Benefits:

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor: 
Librarian's Networking Lounge - $300

SOLD - LIBRARYPASS

Our in-person attendees will have the chance to network with friends in our networking lounge.

Benefits: 

• Prominent display of logo on signage in the room
• Table for your promotional materials in the room
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
President's Private 
After Party - $300 
SOLD OCLC

  Benefits:

• Invitation to attend private event with librarians (upt to 2 tickets for sponsor)
• Prominent display of logo on FLA agenda page with event listing
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Trivia after hours private event - $300

SOLD - BIBLIOTHECA

Benefits:

• Invitation to attend private event with librarians (up to 2 tickets for sponsor)
• Prominent display of logo on FLA agenda page with event listing
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Merchandise Store - $300

Benefits:

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Awards Recipient - $300

Sponsor an award recipient so they can attend conference. (does not include sleeping room, travel costs or extra ticketed events)

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Charging Station - $300

Benefits: 

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Ribbon Tower - $300

SOLD- OCLC

Our attendees love name badge ribbons!  Have your logo front and center at the ribbon tower.

Benefits: 

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
FLA Board of Directors Meeting - $300

SOLD: LOTE4Kids (by Storytime PODs)

Benefits:

• 2-3 minute speaking opportunity to the FLA Board of Directors before the meeting begins.
• Prominent display of logo on signage at committee/Board meeting room for full conference
• Prominent display of logo on FLA agenda page with event listing
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available 
  
  (sponsor not permitted to stay after presentation)

Bronze "Dewey Decimal" Level Sponsor:
Fun Run - $250
Holding for 30 days - First Option last year's sponsor - ByWater)

(This package covers the cost of bottled waters for our librarians participating in this event.  Brand your organization as the sponsor!) 

• Prominent display of logo on signage at fun run registration table
• Prominent display of logo on FLA website and mobile app with event listing
• Recognition on FLA website and weekly conference newsletter
• Recognition in sponsor list on cover of program brochure given to all attendees
• Recognition in the 2025 Florida Libraries journal
• Logo on large entrance unit display signage at event
• Special sponsor ribbons available 

SWAG: PROMO ITEM in conference bag: $150

Benefits:
Promotional piece (purchased and shipped by sponsor) inserted in all conference attendee bags.  

No paper printed inserts due to FLA's sustainability pledge. (Digital ads are available see below)

Sponsor must provide a quantity of at least 400 of the item. 

Sponsor must provide shipping prior to the event to the FLA office, no later than May 10th.

Ads

Due to the smaller program brochure this year, only one back cover print ad is available.  We are also offering digital ads.

• Back Cover- $750 (1 available) For ad specs and instructions, please contact flameetingplanner@gmail.com. The deadline submit your artwork for publication is April 1, 2025. 
  
   
• Digital Ad - $500 (Unlimited)  Ad will be distributed to the full FLA database and conference attendees digitally before the event as well as included as a link in the mobile app.