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2016 Sponsorship Brochure 1 REAL TIME | REAL VALUE | GREAT PROSPECTS REACH The audience you’re looking for—the nation’s independent community pharmacists! Interact with this busy group of hard-working business professionals, who are anxious to find new products and services to help them in their daily practices and improve patient care. ENGAGE With the nation’s independent community pharmacists through a broad program of support opportunities during the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans. These sponsorship opportunities are designed to heighten your presence and experience during the meeting and drive attendees to your booth. BENEFITS Stand out from the competition while keeping your brand front and center; interact face-to-face and capture decision-makers and potential new buyers; and secure leads to pave the way for new business. 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities The Greatest Opportunity to Meet Your Target Market OCTOBER 15–19, 2016

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REAL TIME | REAL VALUE | GREAT PROSPECTS

REACH The audience you’re looking for—the nation’s independent community pharmacists! Interact with this busy group of hard-working business professionals, who are anxious to find new products and services to help them in their daily practices and improve patient care.

ENGAGE With the nation’s independent community pharmacists through a broad program of support opportunities during the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans. These sponsorship opportunities are designed to heighten your presence and experience during the meeting and drive attendees to your booth.

BENEFITS Stand out from the competition while keeping your brand front and center; interact face-to-face and capture decision-makers and potential new buyers; and secure leads to pave the way for new business.

2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Greatest Opportunity to Meet Your Target Market

OCTOBER 15–19, 2016

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AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship for each award includes:

Photo shoot on stage presenting the award during

a general session, to be published in the Convention

Daily News (on-site newspaper), the award winner’s

local newspaper, and the post-convention issue of

America’s Pharmacist magazine.

$1,000 donation to the recipient’s choice of college

of pharmacy.

Plaque with company’s name imprinted with your

logo.

Independent Pharmacist of the Year Award ......................................................... ($15,000) (Sold)Sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories

The NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist

of the Year Award is the premier award given to an

independent pharmacist each year. The company’s

representative will assist with the presentation of the

award, along with a scholarship check to the winner,

during the Opening General Session. Additional photos

and coverage will be published in America’s Pharmacist

magazine as well as in a news release distributed across

the country.

Prescription Drug Safety Award ........................... $10,000 Medications save lives, but can be deadly when

misused or abused. The Prescription Drug Safety

Award commemorates the efforts of a pharmacist in

making sure medications are used appropriately. This

award recognizes a pharmacist who has given the gift

of community and professional service in advancing

safe medication use. The company’s representative will

assist with the presentation of the award.

MEETING/EVENTS SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

General SessionsPresent your company’s message before 3,000

attendees. These sessions have the largest attendance

during the NCPA Annual Convention.

First General Session (Sun., Oct. 16) .........................................................($40,000) (Sold)Sponsored by ANDA, Inc.

Second General Session (Mon., Oct. 17) .........................................................($30,000) (Sold)Sponsored by PioneerRx

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SUPPORT

Convention Program Guide .................................. $15,000Get maximum exposure! The Convention Program

Guide is distributed to all attendees when they register

and pick up their badges. Your company’s full-page

color ad and logo will be on the inside front cover.

In addition to a comprehensive listing of educational

sessions, networking sessions, and the exhibitor

directory, the Convention Program Guide contains

the schedule of events, maps of the facilities, city

information, and much, much more.

Convention Program Guide AdvertisementBy advertising in the Convention Program Guide, your

company message will stay in front of more than 3,000

meeting attendees, who use the guide throughout the

meeting and refer to it when they get home. Use the

ad to feature your latest services and products or drive

traffic to your booth. Email [email protected] for

ad specifications. Reservation deadline: Sept. 9, 2016.

Copy and photo deadline: Sept. 16, 2016.

(Corp. Member) back cover, color ...........................$7,000 (Non-Corp. Member) back cover, color ...................$7,500 (Corp. member) full-page, color ............................. $4,500 (Non-Corp. member) full-page, color ..................... $5,000 (Corp. Member) full-page, B&W .......................... $3,500 (Non-Corp. member) full-page, B&W .................. $4,000 (Corp. member) half-page, color ............................. $2,500 (Non-Corp. member) half-page, color .................... $3,000 (Corp. Member) quarter page .....................................$750 (Non-Corp. member) quarter page ..........................$1,000

DOUBLE YOUR EXPOSURE! Advertise in the

convention issue of America’s Pharmacist magazine

(circulation: 24,000) and receive a 15 percent discount

on a program brochure advertisement. Call Nina Dadgar

at 703-838-2673 for rates.

Door Drop Bags .......................................($8,000) (Sold)Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on

the front of these colorful door drop bags, which will

be delivered to all attendees staying at the host hotels

on Saturday and Sunday. Your company may provide

one complimentary flier to be inserted into each bag

each day.

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Door Drop Bag Inserts ...........................................$2,500AT-YOUR-DOOR SERVICE! Deliver your message

to every NCPA attendee prior to the opening of the

Exhibit Hall and during exhibit hours. Your promotional

material gets directly to attendees when your

company’s information is placed at the door of their

hotel room. Pharmacists will arrive at your booth ready

to talk business and learn more about your product or

services. (Door drop occurs Saturday and Sunday). To

participate, simply follow these steps:

Send a pre-printed sample of your promotional piece

to NCPA for review and approval by Sept. 16, 2016.

Send 2,000 pieces of your door drop insert to

NCPA headquarters no later than Sept. 23, 2016.

Pre-Convention Mailing .........................................$3,000The official convention pre-meeting mailer is sent by

NCPA to all pre-registered 2016 attendees, as well as

pharmacists within driving distance of New Orleans.

This marketing opportunity allows participating

exhibitors the chance to get their pre-convention

booth invitations, product announcements, and other

marketing messages into the hands of attendees.

Companies interested in participating in this mailing

should confirm with Lois Davis and send an 8.5 x 11”

PDF of your flier no later than Sept. 14, 2016.

Registration Bag Inserts ..........................................$3,000 Better than first-class postal delivery! Make an

impression when you put your company’s information

directly into the hands of all attendees right from the

start. NCPA will insert a pre-printed, single (no larger

than 8.5 x 11”) sheet/brochure/postcard of promotional

literature into the tote bags provided to each attendee

at registration (excluding exhibitors).

Send pre-printed samples of your promotional

piece to NCPA for review and approval by

Sept. 9, 2016.

Send 2,000 pieces of your registration bag inserts

to NCPA headquarters no later than Sept. 15, 2016.

All attendees will receive a conference bag at registration,

along with the official program guide and badge pouch.

Promote your company by having your flier or brochure

placed in the bag prior to the start of the meeting.

LOGO/BRAND RECOGNITION SUPPORT

Lanyards and Badge Holders .................. ($12,000) (Sold)Sponsored by Medisca

What more could you ask for…it’s a lanyard, badge

holder, and wallet all in one! Lanyard and badge pouches

will be distributed to every registrant at registration.

The wallet features a zippered pouch for your valuables.

The top portion of the convention pouch is specially

designed for your company’s logo, as well as the lanyard.

Convention T-Shirts ..............................................$20,000Attendees love t-shirts. Put your company’s logo on the

front of these t-shirts for everyone to see with the NCPA

Convention logo on the back. Every registered guest

will receive a t-shirt when they pick up their badges

and convention materials. This is a great way to put the

spotlight your company! Not only will many attendees

wear the shirts on-site, they will take them home as well.

Hotel Key Card & Sleeves ....................................$20,000 What must be in every attendee’s badge pouch, pocket,

or purse? Their hotel key card! Be the company that

attendees see every time they go to unlock their hotel

room door. Additionally, your company’s name and logo

will be imprinted on the key card sleeve that holds the

key cards. Put your name and logo in the hands of every

convention attendee. GREAT VISIBILITY!

Convention Tote Bags .............................($20,000) (Sold)Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance

Your own walking billboard! What better way for your

company to gain visibility than by being seen over

and over during the convention? Every attendee will

receive the Annual Convention tote bag bearing both

the sponsor’s logo and the NCPA Annual Convention

logo. This attractive item provides visibility not just to

the registrant carrying it, but to anyone who sees it.

Attendees use their bags all four days of the convention

and take them home.

Pocket Guide ........................................................ $12,500This smaller version of the Convention Program Guide

lists daily events, times, and locations. Your company’s

logo will be prominently printed on the top of the

pocket-sized guide. These helpful guides fit into name

badge pouches for easy access. Attendees use them

throughout the convention and take them home for

future reference.

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Company Logo Notebooks ....................... ($10,000) (Sold)Sponsored by American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc.

Each attendee participating in the educational

programming will have an opportunity to see your

company’s name and logo imprinted on the front

cover of these notebooks. Members take many notes

throughout the convention and bring their books home

for future use.

Travel Mugs ............................................................$5,000Attendees are always looking for something to put their

beverages in to bring into the session rooms or as they

walk through the Exhibit Hall. This is a great way to

showcase your company’s name and logo every day of

the convention and beyond as most attendees take the

mugs home. What a great daily reminder about your

company! (Company must provide mugs.)

Coffee Cup Sleeves ..................................................$8,000Keep convention goers caffeinated! These sleeves will be

placed at all of the coffee stations for attendees to wrap

around their hot cups. (Coffee stations will be located in

the foyers.) Your company’s logo and booth number will

be printed on all of the sleeves and will not be missed.

Bottled Water ........................................................ $12,000Water stations will be positioned throughout the Exhibit

Hall Sunday through Tuesday. Bottled water will be

provided to all attendees as they visit exhibit booths.

(Company must supply bottled water.)

Broadcast Your Message On The Big Screen .................................. $3,000 (3 Days)These large-screen plasma televisions are centrally

located in the NCPA registration area, Exhibit Hall foyer,

and education session areas. This is the perfect vehicle

to reach attendees as they come and go throughout

the convention center. Your company’s message will

be seen and heard by everyone (Saturday, Sunday, and

Monday).

Your commercial and/or message can showcase a product

or service and will be shown throughout the day. Limited

slots available, so sign up today! Multiple slots can be

changed daily. Commercials limited to 60 seconds or less.

ONLINE SUPPORT

Convention Center Wi-Fi ..................................... $15,000The No. 1 question attendees ask during the convention

is, what is the Wi-Fi password? Be the first company

attendees see when they log on to access Wi-Fi.

This will generate great traffic to your booth. Your

sponsorship will provide Wi-Fi access throughout the

convention center, including the Exhibit Hall, meeting

rooms, and all public spaces. The sponsor can include

a webpage posted on the Wi-Fi access and will also

receive a mention in the Convention Program Guide, a

flier in the registration bags, and signage throughout

the center acknowledging this sponsorship.

Cyber Café ............................................................$20,000One of the most widely used venues, Cyber Café

provides registrants with access to computers and

printing stations to stay connected throughout the

meeting. Attendees utilize these stations throughout

each day to claim their CE credits and check their

messages without having to leave the convention

center. Your company name and logo will be displayed

on each station panel and on all of the monitor screens.

Charging Stations ............................................. $8,000 (2)(1 in Exhibit Hall and 1 in registration area)Attendees are always trying to find a place to charge

their phones and other handheld devices; most people

forget their chargers in their hotel room or even at

home. This station will provide power and adapters

for various mobile phones and handheld devices. Your

company’s name, logo, and booth number will be

prominently displayed on the top screen of the stations.

Convention Newsletter Banner Ads ........................$4,500Start spreading the word about your presence at the

NCPA Annual Convention as early as June! Advertise

with a banner ad in NCPA’s convention newsletters

linking to your website, which are sent regularly to

all NCPA members before the convention begins

(newsletters will be sent June 15; July 13; Aug. 17; Sept.

14 and 28; Oct. 12; and a post-convention edition Oct.

26). All material must be approved by NCPA prior to

sending. Limited to one company per newsletter—

first-come, first-served.

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Email Blast Marketing ...........................................$4,000Email blast broadcasts are the preferred method of

obtaining convention information among attendees.

Drive traffic to your booth by promoting your company,

product and services, and booth number. We will

send out your company email in an HTML format to

pre-registered attendees before the NCPA Annual

Convention. Direct email blast marketing is the most

powerful and cost effective advertising medium you

can use to promote your company, generate leads, and

enhance your company’s exhibit experience. Emails will

be sent Oct. 5-10, 2016 (must be used by Oct. 10, 2016).

All material must be approved by NCPA prior to sending.

Limited to eight companies—first-come, first-served.

NCPA MOBILE APP

Get your company in attendees’ hands while being

on the cutting edge of technology with the NCPA

smartphone app. NCPA Mobile provides up-to-the-

minute meeting information on attendees’ mobile

devices. Attendees can access and store the convention

schedule of events, educational topics, exhibitor

location and information, and much more. Set your

company apart from the competition by taking

advantage of these sponsorship opportunities.

Opening Screen Ad ............................................... $10,000The splash screen is the first screen users see when

opening the application. The screen appears every time

a user launches the app from his or her device.

Push Notification MessagingLooks like a text message, but comes from the app. A

push notification is a powerful real-time marketing tool

that grabs attendees’ attention immediately. Announce

your presence at the convention, a product or service, a

presentation at your booth, or any other news through

a targeted notification. Messages are limited to 130

characters and must be scheduled at least 24 hours

in advance (time slots assigned in advance on a first-

come, first-served basis). Company must submit text

electronically to NCPA for prior approval.

Pre-Show Push Notification ................................... $1,000Reach attendees prior to their visit in New Orleans.

Messages will be published Oct. 10-13. Limited to three

companies per day.

On-Site Push Notifications ..................................... $1,000Published Oct. 15-18. Limited to three companies per day.

Time slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served

basis.

BANNERS AND SIGNAGE

(Fees include production and labor costs.)

Bus Headrest Covers ............................................. $12,500Buses will be provided from the host hotel to the

convention center daily. Attendees will notice these

headrests before they are seated and after they get up.

A great advertisement opportunity for your company!

Hanging Banner .....................................................$5,000Display your company or product logo on a

promotional banner in high-traffic areas throughout

the convention center. These hanging banners are the

perfect opportunity to bring customers to your booth

and increase your brand recognition.

Escalator Clings ......................................................$5,000Be seen coming and going! Showcase your message

before all attendees and drive folks to your booth from

this high-traffic area as they see your name going up

and coming down the escalators.

Escalator Railing Clings .........................................$5,000These clings are located in the panels at the top of

the escalators and extend down the hall foyer. GREAT

VISIBILITY!

Column Wraps ........................................................$4,000A branding opportunity with high visibility! Columns are

located throughout the convention center. Expand your

message on these wraps with your company logo and/

or booth number for everyone to see as they enter and

exit the center.

Directional Aisle Banners .......................................$3,500Placing your company logo and booth number on these

hanging banners will lead attendees easily to your

booth and provide great exposure in the Exhibit Hall.

(Sponsorship for one aisle banner)

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Light Box Units ......................................................$2,000 These units will be placed in the foyer of the Exhibit

Hall, the registration area, and other highly trafficked

spots throughout the convention center. Your

company’s name and booth number will be prominently

displayed on the front and the lights will be on

throughout the event. Very popular!

NETWORKING & EVENTS SUPPORT

Snack Stations ......................................... $8,000 Per DayAttendees are always looking for water and snacks while

on the exhibit floor. These snack stations will be located

in front of your booth with signage throughout the

Exhibit Hall with signage directing them to your booth.

Relaxation Station ..................................................$8,000 Invite members into your booth to discuss business and

then offer a free ticket to enjoy a moment of stress-

relieving massage therapy. A relaxation station may

be set up next to your booth (upon availability) or in

another location.

Saturday, Oct. 15 (7 – 9 p.m.)Opening Night Celebration ....................... $75,000 (Sold)Sponsored by Morris & Dickson

The best-attended reception at the convention, the

Opening Night Celebration signals the kick off to the

weekend. This great networking opportunity is the

ultimate setting for your company to promote your

products and services. Company representatives can

be at the entrance greeting and handing out fliers.

Sponsorship includes food and beverage, signage

throughout the event, and napkins with your logo.

Sunday, Oct. 16 (5 – 6 p.m.)Exhibit Hall Opening And Wine & Cheese Reception ..............................................$20,000This is always an exciting highlight for the attendees

waiting to enter the Exhibit Hall. Your company’s name

will be prominently displayed on the banner over the

entrance of the hall. Your company representatives can

be present after the ribbon cutting when the doors

open to distribute fliers inviting attendees to your

booth. Wind down the opening day of the Exhibit Hall

by networking with your customers during the wine &

cheese reception. Napkins with your company’s name

will be at each station, along with signage.

Sunday, Oct. 16 (9 – 10:30 p.m.)President’s Reception ....................... $3,000 Per CompanyThis private reception recognizes the contributions of

the current NCPA president. Your company’s name

will be included on all invitations and extra copies will

be provided for you to distribute to your staff and

colleagues. Company representatives may address the

guests and/or present a special plaque or gift to current

NCPA President Brad Arthur during the reception.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 (7 – 10 p.m.)Closing Night Event .......................$150,000 Sole Sponsor(Co-Sponsorship—$50,000 per company: up to 3 companies)The ending to a very busy week of networking,

education and exhibits, this is the final evening where all

of the attendees convene to celebrate the conclusion of

another great meeting. Your company will be recognized

via signage throughout the event and on stage.

FUTURE PHARMACISTS EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

Meet Your Future Customers!

Future Pharmacists Student Programming .................................................. $3,500 Per CompanyMore than 500 students attend the NCPA Future

Pharmacists Programs during the Annual Convention. On

Saturday and Sunday, students can experience special

programming specifically designed for future pharmacists

and pharmacy owners. This sponsorship package

provides your company the opportunity to reach the next

generation of pharmacy professionals and your future

customers:

Company representatives invited to attend all

sessions and network with attendees.

Company may set up a display table outside of the

ballroom displaying samples and information about

their products and services, as well as business

cards for a business exchange with students.

Includes signage and acknowledgement of company

sponsorship, walk-in video in general sessions,

sponsorship marquee, and all promotional items.

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Saturday, Oct. 15Future Pharmacists Networking Reception ...........$20,000 Now, more than ever, our future pharmacists are involved

in leadership, advocacy, community outreach, and shaping

the pharmacy industry of tomorrow. As they end a busy

day of programming, this is a great venue for them to

sit back, network with their peers, and learn about your

company in a relaxed setting. Make a lasting impression

on your future customers before they graduate. More

than 500 pharmacy students with an interest in pharmacy

ownership are expected to attend this function. This event

provides the ideal venue for your representatives to brand

your company, your services, and other key components.

Sunday, Oct. 16“All About Your Future” Student Luncheon ................ $10,000 (Per Company: up to 3 companies)More than 500 students—your future customers—

attend the NCPA Annual Convention. The “All About

Your Future” Luncheon for pharmacy students allows

companies to present non-CE topics on their business

and services such as personal finance, ownership,

adherence, leadership, and networking skills for young

professionals and entrepreneurs. Your company may

provide a topic and speaker, moderate a panel, and/

or set up a table outside of the room with a display of

your product and services. Each speaker will be allowed

20-25 minutes to talk at the podium. This is a great

opportunity to REACH YOUR FUTURE CUSTOMERS!

CONTINUING EDUCATION &

NON-CE SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday, Oct. 15 (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)Technology Seminar .............................................. $10,000The Technology Seminar is an annual feature and one of

the education programs that kicks off the convention on

Saturday morning. A preliminary plan for this four-hour

block of technology topics includes the following sessions:

Technology: Geolocation Marketing: Gain business

knowledge of geolocation marketing and mobile

apps that sell ads to be delivered based on the

GPS location of a mobile device. Discover ideas

for potential partners for community geolocation

marketing.

Technology: Health Information Exchange and

the Pharmacist eCare Plan: Learn the most

current status on the development of secure and

standardized health information exchange. Receive

a current assessment of how electronic clinical

information exchange is developing to improve

patient outcomes.

Technology: Accelerating Adoption of RxChange

and CancelRx e-Prescribing Transactions: Gain

knowledge of the value of RxChange and CancelRx

to your pharmacy. Find out the key drivers of rapid

adoption for the full value of RxChange and CancelRx.

Technology: Maximizing Technology that Exists

in Your Pharmacy Today: Get an update of new

features in pharmacy workflow systems and the

value of adoption. Learn the best peer insights into

working with technology vendors on updates and

refinements of technology features.

Your company will be acknowledged with a logo on the

convention webpage, walk-in screens in each session,

and in podium copies and signage throughout the event.

Tuesday, Oct. 18Business Breakfast For Success Sample Bag ......................................................$300 Plus SamplesBe a part of one of the most highly attended non-CE

events featuring Gabe Trahan, NCPA’s Senior Director

of Store Operations and Marketing. This high-energy

presentation provides front-end tips and products

that fit customers’ needs and features the top items

pharmacists should stock in their stores to bring in

customers and build up profits. Your product will be

guaranteed to be on this list and the samples will be

shown during the session. In addition, samples of

your product will be placed in the sample bags for

attendees at the session to take home. (Companies

must provide 200 sample products.) Do not miss out

on this opportunity to make sure your products will be

on the shelves of every community pharmacist!

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Non-CE Product Theater WorkshopsProduct Theater Workshops provide a great

opportunity for companies to present information

about their product and services or introduce new

products to educate pharmacists attending the

convention. The material presented during the Product

Theaters may be promotional and concentrate on

a specific product. These sessions are considered

promotional and may not offer continuing education

credits. Top-notch time slots available; contact lois.

[email protected] for additional information.

Package includes:

Stage, podium, and electrical drop

Standard audio-visual package

(Includes LCD package, podium w/mic, and 1 screen)

Seating for 75 to 150 attendees

Lead retrieval

Food & beverage (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

Fees:

Breakfast ............................................................... $15,000Buffet lunch or dinner ...........................................$20,000Non-exhibitor ........................................................$35,000

The administrative fees include promotion of the

Product Theater Workshop. All other expenses are the

responsibility of the supporting company. Estimated

attendance is provided as guidance; actual attendance

is not guaranteed.

MEMBER BENEFITS SUPPORT

Focus Group .............................................$8,000 And UpStay ahead of your competition by doing a little

research. Many companies have received valuable

information from pharmacists that have helped them

get a feel for the independent pharmacy marketplace

and grow their business. Focus groups provide an ideal

opportunity for you to listen to community pharmacists

in an informal setting and get their opinions on topics

such as marketing, pain counseling, diabetes, and much

more—topics that are relevant to your service and

product. Focus groups consist of 10 participants.

NCPA will provide:

Meeting space for up to two hours

Recruitment of up to 10 community pharmacists

Refreshments

Honorarium to each participant

Technology Forum ..................................................$5,000Demonstrate your latest technology to community

pharmacists in a classroom setting. These forums are

held in the evening, and companies may distribute

special invitations or publicize them in the Convention

Program Guide. Limited slots available! (Food and

beverage cost extra.)

Annual Convention General Support Grant........................................$2,000 – $25,000NCPA’s Annual Convention is designed not only to bring

a high level of educational opportunities to attendees,

but also to provide an environment of unlimited

networking opportunities. Annual Convention Support

Grants provide much-needed broad aid to NCPA

community pharmacists and go directly to support

events at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention. Your

company’s name will be highlighted on the convention

website, in the Convention Program Guide, and

throughout the convention center.

In addition to your sponsorship, your company will

receive the following recognitions pre- and post-

convention and on-site:

Company name and logo prominently listed on

NCPA convention webpage (www.ncpanet.org/

convention).

Company name and logo included in all pre- and

post-convention promotions.

Company’s name, logo, and sponsorship scrolling

during walk-in on large screens during the general

sessions.

Company recognition in each sponsored session.

Signage with your company’s name at each

sponsored event.

Company name and logo prominently featured in

the Convention Program Guide.

Company’s name listed on a sponsorship marquee

in the registration area.

Company acknowledged in the convention and

post-edition print and digital editions of America’s

Pharmacist, NCPA’s monthly magazine.

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† CONTACT NAME

† COMPANY/ORGANIZATION

† STREET ADDRESS

† CITY/STATE/ZIP

† DAYTIME PHONE † FAX

† EMAIL

Please reserve the following sponsorship: Cost of sponsorship:

METHOD OF PAYMENT (Required fields †)

❏ Enclosed check made payable to NCPA for $ (in u.s. funds, drawn on a u.s. bank)

❏ Charge $ to my credit card (card will be charged immediately)

❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Discover

† CARD NUMBER

† EXPIRATION DATE † SECURITY CODE

† CARDHOLDER NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

† CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE (REQUIRED)

FAX OR EMAIL THIS FORM TO:NCPA Convention Department

Attention: Lois Davis

703-683-0484 (fax)

703-838-2655 (telephone)

[email protected]

The NCPA Annual Convention will recognize

sponsors for their support as outlined in the

sponsorship brochure and in other activities

as determined by NCPA to be appropriate

for the convention. National Community

Pharmacists Association reserves all rights and

decision-making authority over all aspects of

the sponsorship component, but not limited

to selection of sponsors; identification of

appropriate sponsorships; and recognition of

sponsors and any and all other terms, conditions

and fees. All sponsors receive the right of first

refusal to sponsor the same opportunity at next

year’s convention. All sponsor listings for printed

or electronic recognition benefits are contingent

upon receipt of the sponsor’s signed agreement

and payment before specified deadline.

Sponsors shall not assign, allocate, or contract

out the whole or any part of the sponsorship

responsibilities or obligations assigned to it

without the express prior consent of NCPA.

SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NCPA SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

NCPA 2016 Annual Convention • New Orleans, La. • Oct. 15–19, 2016