For details on 2008 sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Robert Hale
(800) 395-2872 ext. 153
robert@tramail.org

Sponsoring the 2008 SW Foodservice Expo is a great way for your company to stand out and really make an impact on the thousands of attendees that come to the show floor everyday. With opportunities at all price ranges, Expo will work with you to customize a sponsorship solution to meet your marketing needs.

Major Expo Sponsor                             $25,000   SOLD     
Premier package for companies wanting maximum exposure.

Opening Party Title Host                       $20,000   Exclusive     
Affiliate your brand with the most anticipated networking event in the foodservice industry. This party kicks off Expo and is open to everyone.

Opening Party Partner                           $3,500                                  
Feature your product in a relaxed and fun social setting. The casual atmosphere furthers professional partnerships at a memorable event.

Pizza Competition                                  $7,500     Exclusive
New this year! Put your product in the hands of the hottest pizza makers around as they test their skills, speed and creativity in making the best pizza in the Southwest. Ideal for food products, uniforms and cookware.

Idea Center Stages                                $2,500     Four stages
Sponsor one or all of these stages where all education sessions will take place. Located throughout the show floor, the Idea Center stages serve as gathering places when sessions aren't taking place and are the locales for dynamic discussions on topics of interest to restaurant owners and operators.

Culinary Showcase Theater                $10,000   Exclusive daily
Expo brings celebrity chefs and unique events to the culinary showcase theater each day. With stadium style seating, the stage plays host to some of the most well known chefs and exciting events throughout the day.

Chef Competition                                   $5,000  
Put your product in the hands of the hottest chefs around as they test skills, speed and creativity in an Iron Chef style competition. Ideal for food products, uniforms and cookware.

TRA PAC Lounge                                   $6,500  SOLD
Join TRA industry leaders in this exclusive networking venue.

TRA President's Dinner                        $4,000   Exclusive
You and a guest may join the TRA president and his executive committee for this private, end-of-tenure event preceeding the opening of Expo.

TRA Booth                                                $3,000   SOLD
Align your company name with one of the larger and more creative booths on the show floor.

Pavilions                                                  $4,000     Each
High traffic areas for companies that align with these themed and popular venues.

Aisle Signs                                               $10,000   Exclusive
Company Logo at aisle intersections on two-sided, two-sectioned signs.

Badge Lanyards                                       $10,000    SOLD
Company name around the buyers' necks before they get to the door and onto the show floor.

Badge Holder Inserts                              $7,500      SOLD
Couple with a promotion to drive buyers to your company's booth

Courtesy Bag                                            $6,500       SOLD
Greet attendees with company designed bag including logo, message graphics.

TRA President's Gala                              $2,500 - $10,000
Privileged visibility and networking with 400+ leaders, board members, chapter presidents and other VIPs. Treat guests to the best the industry has to offer.