Sponsor & Exhibit Options
Looking to expand your business and improve your position in the credit union community?
Carolina’s LAUNCH is back, live and in-person on February 9th & 10th, 2023. We are at a new location this year, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, North Carolina 28027
This two-day event will have educational breakout sessions, a trade show floor, and additional league gatherings, all open for sponsorship or exhibiting. You can be a thought leader through a 45-minute breakout session presentation, or choose your level of engagement.
Reserve your spot at Carolina’s most exciting credit union show!
Want to see who has attended in the past, all of the credit unions in the two states listed by asset size or past exhibitors? Click HERE.
What do the sponsors and exhibitors from past events have to say
“Attendance at the session was great, the show was really nice and well-attended by the right folks!”
“The team on the ground said the conference was great and well put together! Definitely put us on the list for next year!”
“Even though the conference was short, it was well worth the investment of time and money based on the quality of leads we gathered.”
“I made contact with a number of credit unions I had called previously and now hope to provide a proposal.”
“My team here says the conference in Charlotte was excellent.”
“I thought that the Conference ran very well, I go to a lot of conferences and this was one of the best!!”
“Our speaker said that the attendance at his session was great, the show was really nice and well-attended by the right folks!”
Sponsorships
Takeoff
Present a breakout session as part of our agenda.
Your logo on a 3″ button worn by all event attendees as part of the famous button match game with $10 cash prizes
- Takeoff Sponsorship Package Includes:
- Complete exhibitor package with 8’ x 10’ booth
- Email addresses included with attendee list
- Sponsor profile in program guide
- Logo on event website, marketing and additional signage
- Recognition during multiple show announcements
- A unique promo code to invite credit union professionals to attend for just $50
- Up to 6 complimentary booth staff registrations.
Sprint Sessions
Present a 20 minute sprint session in a sectioned off area of the tradeshow floor in-between breakout sessions.
- Sprint Package Includes:
- Complete exhibitor package with 8’ x 10’ booth
- Email addresses included with attendee list
- Sponsor profile in program guide
- Logo on event website, marketing and additional signage
- Recognition during multiple show announcements
- A unique promo code to invite credit union professionals to attend for just $50
- Up to 6 complimentary booth staff registrations.
Ignition
Your logo on the grand prize raffle ticket used by all attendees to mark off the required booths and enter to win $400 cash. All tickets are dropped at your booth.
Your logo on the front of the printed program guide and a full page ad on the back of the guide. Includes logo and recognition on the digital guide as well.
You supply the bags (at your cost), with the style and design of your choice, that will be offered to all attendees as they enter the show.
You supply the Lanyards (at your cost), with the style and design of your choice, that will be offered to all attendees as they enter the show
Your logo will be placed on the large banners running across the top and bottom of the registration desk where all attendees check in and come for questions
Multiple 3′ x 4′ signs with your logo and sponsorship credit will be placed on easels around the breakfast and lunch buffets and seating.
Ignition Sponsorship Package Includes:
- Complete exhibitor package with 8’ x 10’ booth
- Email addresses included with the attendee list
- Logo on event website, marketing and additional signage
- Recognition during multiple show announcements
- A unique promo code to invite credit union professionals to attend for just $50
- Up to 4 complimentary booth staff registrations.
Specialty Sponsorships
Welcome the attendees and introduce the speaker for the credit union round table session.
Welcome the attendees and introduce the speaker for the Young Professionals workshop.
Welcome the attendees and introduce the speaker for the CUAware Protege breakfast & finals.
Specialty Sponsorship Package Includes:
- Complete exhibitor package with 8’ x 10’ booth
- Speaker introduction and welcome message at the meeting
- Print and digital signage at the meeting
- Logo on event website, marketing and on-site signage at the meeting
Foundation Awards Gala Sponsorships
Two tickets to the Foundation Awards Gala reception and dinner. Join more than 200 credit union professionals on February 9, 2023 for Foundation’s Awards Gala reception and dinner honoring credit unions and heroes for their commitment to our industry. The reception features an open bar just outside the exhibit hall starting at 5:30 PM with seating at 6:30 PM for a plated dinner and awards program. $2,495
Two tickets to the Foundation Awards dinner and cocktail reception. Join more than 200 credit union professionals for a cocktail hour reception prior to the Foundation’s Awards Gala dinner with seating starting at 6:30 PM. The reception features an open bar just outside the exhibit hall starting at 5:30 PM on February 9, 2023. $2,495
Join more than 200 credit union professionals on February 9, 2023 for Foundation’s Awards Gala reception and dinner honoring credit unions and heroes for their commitment to our industry. The reception features an open bar just outside the exhibit hall starting at 5:30 PM with seating at 6:30 PM for a plated dinner and awards program.
Join more than 200 credit union professionals for a cocktail hour reception prior to the Foundation’s Awards Gala dinner with seating starting at 6:30 PM. The reception features an open bar just outside the exhibit hall starting at 5:30 PM on February 9, 2023. $50.
Foundation Awards Sponsorship Package Includes:
- A unique printed sign at the event and your logo on a combined sponsor sign
- Scrolling logo on the screen during the reception and dinner
- Logo and sponsorship level listed in the program guide
- Mention in media coverage that follows the event
- 50% off any sized booth at the LAUNCH tradeshow
Arm Rocket
Two tickets to attend the conference with access to breakout sessions, the trade show floor, breakfast and lunch
Multiple 3′ x 4′ signs with your logo and sponsorship recognition on easels placed around the coffee and desert displays
Exhibit Booth
- One Booth (with ID sign, 8’ high back wall, 3’ high sidewall drapes, draped table,2 chairs, wastebasket)
- Two Booth Staff Registrations
- Pre and Post Show Attendee Mailing List
- Unique promo code to invite credit union professionals to attend for just $50