Benefits of Sponsorship

We’re actively seeking Sponsors for 2012!  Read on and download the 2012 Sponsorship Guide to learn more about the benefits of U.S. Green Building Council, Maine Chapter sponsorship.

Leading firms in Maine have joined with the Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council to become corporate sponsors. As a corporate sponsor you distinguish your organization as a leader in green building in Maine. Listed below are our sponsorship levels and benefits.

2012 Sponsorship Guide

Platinum – $5,000+ Contribution Annually

• Maine Chapter Website Presence: Permanent logo placement on the homepage of our website.  Permanent placement on sidebar of all internal pages.  Most prominent listing in the sponsor directory to include your name and logo, hyperlinked to your website, a description of your organization and a quotation from a representative of your organization.  
• Event Presence: Your logo displayed on pre-event slideshow and/or sponsor recognition board at all events.  Your company named as event sponsor for all Chapter events on all event publicity, including listserv announcements.  Verbal recognition as Platinum Sponsor at all Chapter events.  Display table upon request.
• Use of USGBC Maine Chapter Logo and “USGBC Maine Chapter Platinum Sponsor” phrase
• Membership: Ten (10) complimentary memberships and Chapter logo decals.
• Five complimentary tickets to and verbal recognition at In the Limelight, the Chapter’s annual meeting. 
• Invitation to the Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Appreciation Event
• Certificate suitable for framing.  

Gold – $2,500+ Contribution Annually

• Maine Chapter Website Presence: Permanent placement on sidebar of all internal pages of our website.   Prominent listing in the sponsor directory to include your name and logo, hyperlinked to your website, and a description of your organization. 
• Event Presence: Your company name and logo displayed on pre-event slideshow and/or sponsor recognition board at all events.  Your company named as event sponsor for two Chapter events on all event publicity, including listserv announcements, and verbal recognition at the events.  Display table upon request.
• Use of USGBC Maine Chapter Logo and “USGBC Maine Chapter Gold Sponsor” phrase.
• Membership: Eight (8) complimentary memberships and Chapter logo decals.
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to and verbal recognition at In the Limelight, the Chapter’s annual meeting. 
• Invitation to the Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Appreciation Event. 
• Certificate suitable for framing.

Silver – $1,500+ Contribution Annually

• Maine Chapter Website Presence: Rotating presence on sidebar of all internal pages of our website. Listing in the sponsor directory to include your name and logo, hyperlinked to your website.
• Event Presence: Your company name and logo displayed on pre-event slideshow and/or sponsor recognition board at all events.  Your company named as event sponsor for one Chapter event on all event publicity, including listserv announcements, and verbal recognition at the event.  Display table upon request.  
• Use of USGBC Maine Chapter logo and “USGBC Maine Chapter Silver Sponsor” phrase.
• Membership: Five (5) complimentary memberships and Chapter logo decals.
• Three (3) complimentary tickets to In the Limelight, the Chapter’s annual meeting. 
• Invitation to the Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Appreciation Event. 
• Certificate suitable for framing.

Certified – $500+ Contribution Annually

• Maine Chapter Website Presence:  Listing in the sponsor directory to include your company name, hyperlinked to your website.        
• Event Presence: Your company name and logo displayed on pre-event slideshow and/or sponsor recognition board at all events.  Option to be a Green Eggs event sponsor for $250.  As a Green Eggs sponsor, your company would be named as event sponsor for the event on all event publicity, including listserv announcements, and verbal recognition at the event.  Display table upon request.
• Use of USGBC Maine Chapter logo and “USGBC Maine Chapter Certified Sponsor” phrase.
• Membership: Two (2) complimentary memberships and Chapter logo decals.
• Two (2) complimentary tickets to In the Limelight, the Chapter’s annual meeting. 
• Invitation to the Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Appreciation Event.  The first annual Sponsor Appreciation Event was a tour and tasting at Shipyard Brewery held in July 2010. 
• Certificate suitable for framing.

The U.S. Green Building Council Maine Chapter is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to the Chapter are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.