NC MUSCADINE GRAPE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

LETTER FROM WILLIAM YOST, PRESIDENT

Dear Friend of the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association, North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association Conferences are made possible by the generosity and support of our sponsors and exhibitors. We are pleased to share with you’re the Corporate Sponsor Program for the annual conference. This year’s annual conference will be held on February 20-21, 2014 at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Please review the enclosed brochure for all advertising opportunities available to you. Through your support we are able to provide educational opportunities to farmers throughout the state of North Carolina regardless of their size. During their time at the conference, attendees will be able to learn about muscadine grapes, health benefits of muscadine grapes, wine making, industry trends, good agricultural practices, and other important information. Together with your support, NCMGA is able to strengthen farmers throughout the state. To participate in our Annual Conference and become a corporate sponsor, please contact either myself or NCMGA secretary, Ashley Graham Phipps ([email protected]). Thank you for your support of the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association and its members. Sincerely,

William M. Yost President, North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association Phone: 704-633-1137 Email: wmyost@CaubleCreekVineyard. com

WHAT IS THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSCADINE GRAPE ASSOCIATION? The North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association, Inc. (NCMGA) was established on August 17, 1973. Thirty-four years later, the purposes for which the non-profit organization was originally organized remain the same: To promote educational research for the purpose of discovering and developing better, or new varieties, methods of production, packing, handling, storing, processing, marketing, and disease control. To promote through advertising, service work, merchandising, tours, and other means the consumption of grapes and grape products and the use by producers of better nursery stock. To promote efficient production, pacing, handling, storing, processing and marketing of grapes and grape products and to secure and distribute to its members, information and trends relative to the operation and management of the grape business. The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is flourishing! Muscadine wine now represents a significant proportion of wine sales in the state. The industry now includes over 1,000 acres of muscadine grapes, with the prospect of more acreage being added each year as formerly used tobacco land converts to vineyards. A number of successful, established wineries, and several brand new or developing wineries specializing in muscadine wine can be found throughout all regions of North Carolina. In addition, at least two businesses have been created based on production and marketing of "nutraceuticals" or health-oriented muscadine products. Today, the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association (NCMGA) is proud to represent a small but active group of producers, processors, and marketers. The NCMGA hosts an annual meeting/trade show and vineyard/winery tour that brings individuals together from across the state who have interest or investment in the NC muscadine industry.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS Sponsorship Level Benefits of Partnership NCMGA Website Email Marketing Complimentary Banquet Reservations Items at Conference

Vendor Booth

Logo with Link to Sponsor Website on NCMGA website Logo with Link to Sponsor website on select emails Number varies based on sponsorship level Logo on a banner or other items that will be displayed during the conference Vendor Booth throughout the conference

Platinum $2,500+

8

Gold $1,000$2,499

6

Silver $500$999 Name Only (no link)

4

Bronze $250$499 Name Only (no link)

2

2014 NCMGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP FORM Thank you for supporting the North Carolina Muscadine Grape Association and its annual conference. SPONSOR INFORMATION Company Name: Company Contact: Address:

Phone: Email: Website Address: Ad Contact: Phone: Email: Van Poole Marketing & NCMGA will contact the ad contact to confirm delivery of logos and ads. PARTNERSHIP LEVELS Please select your desired level of sponsorship. Sponsorship Amount:

□ Platinum ($2,500+) □ Silver ($500-$999)

□ Gold ($1,000-$2,499) □ Bronze ($250-$499) NCMGA c/o Ashley Phipps PO Box 1262 Clemmons, NC 27012 Attn: Annual Conference

SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR LOGOS AND ADVERTISEMENTS All logos must be a minimum of 300 dpi and in a jpg, png, gif, or tiff image format. PDFs are not an acceptable format. In order to participate in these opportunities, please send the files to [email protected] by January 31, 2014.