2018 Conference Sponsors

Promote your organization, service or product to the Michigan museum and cultural community at the 2018 Michigan Museums Association (MMA) Conference.

MMA offers extensive sponsorship opportunities in conjunction with its largest program, the annual  conference. 

The conference will take place at the Dearbon Inn in Dearborn, October 28-30.  We expect 200-250 staff, volunteers, and board members from museums throughout the state to participate in the conference.

Please note: New sponsorships after September 1
will not include an ad in the printed program. 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Key Sponsorships

• Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
  Includes your logo featured on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, two personalized thank yous on our social media accounts, featured signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday and Tuesday, and five complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Lake Superior Sponsor – $3,000
  Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and three complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Lake Michigan Sponsor – $2,000
  Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and two complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Lake Huron Sponsor – $1,000
  Includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a half page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during lunch on Monday or Tuesday, and one complimentary conference registration.
  
  
• Lake Erie Sponsor – $500
  Includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.
  

• Opening Reception (Sunday) – $3,000
  The conference kicks off on Sunday, October 28 with a gathering at the Arab American National Museum. Light refreshments will be served.
  Sponsorship includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the general sessions on Monday or Tuesday, and three complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Concurrent Sessions I (Monday, 11-12) $500
  Five session covering a variety of topics.
  Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.
  
  
• Concurrent Sessions II (Monday, 2-3) $500
  Five sessions covering a variety of topics.
  Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

• Monday Evening Reception – $3,000
  Conference attendees will gather at The Henry Ford Museum of Innovation for a reception amidst one of the greatest historical collections in the country. 
  Sponsorship includes  your logo featured on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, featured signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during the reception, and three complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Trivia Night (Tuesday) $1000
  This post-reception gathering at the hotel will challenge participants on their knowledge of all things Michigan, Michigan museums, and Michigan Museums Association.
  Sponsorship includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a half page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks during lunch on Monday or Tuesday, and one complimentary conference registration.
  
  
• Day Two Keynote  (Tuesday)  - $2000
  A featured speaker with will inform and inspire conference participants with a presentation related to the conference theme of leadership. Speaker to be announced.
  Sponsorship includes your logo on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a personalized thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a full page ad in the printed program, a complimentary tote bag insert, remarks at the keynote, and two complimentary conference registrations.
  
  
• Concurrent Sessions III (Tuesday, 10:45-11:45) $500
  Five sessions covering a variety of topics.
  Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.

• Charging Station (Monday, Tuesday) $500
  Conference participants will be able to charge devices in a secure setting.
  Sponsorship includes your name on the MMA website and in the printed conference program, a thank you on our social media accounts, signage at the conference, a quarter page ad in the printed program, and a complimentary tote bag insert.