Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2025 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course! Click here to sponsor today and select "Sponsor" under the Registration Type dropdown.
This annual Short Course is a tremendous educational program and it would not be possible without the financial support of organizations such as yours.
This webpage contains the information needed to ensure your firm’s participation. Simply share this web link with the representatives attending the event to efficiently communicate sponsor information. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lyn Gettys.
Want your materials inserted into the Short Course swag bags?
We can do that! The insertion fee is $400. You can insert swag, a brochure or a packet. Materials should be no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches and no more than 0.25 inch thick. If you have multiple printed pieces, they should be packaged together (stapled or in a large envelope). Please note: We anticipate high attendance in 2025; estimated number of attendees will be available to sponsors around April 7. For more information, email Dr. Lyn Gettys.
Sponsorship Levels
By becoming an active sponsor, your company will:
- Strengthen your prominence as a leader in providing aquatic weed control services and/or aquatic or vegetation management herbicides
- Increase brand recognition and exposure
- Enhance product awareness
- Showcase new products and services
- Network with colleagues and potential customers
| Sponsorship Levels & Benefits | Gold $4,000 |
Silver $2,800 |
Bronze $1,800 |
General $1.200 |
| Complimentary Short Course registration(s) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Opportunity to share label updates on Tuesday, May 20 commit by April 1, 2025 |
Up to 25 minutes | Up to 15 minutes | ||
| Logo featured on the Sponsor page of the Short Course Website | ✔ | |||
| Sponsor recognition in mailer distributed to 4,000+ FL applicators commit by January 20, 2025 |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| One six-foot table for display space – commit by April 1, 2025 |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recognition on Short Course website with link to your email | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recognition on Short Course onsite signage commit by April 1, 2025 |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recognition in electronic publicity announcements | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
*Important tip: Your sponsorship must be paid in full before you are eligible to receive the benefits outlined above!
Sponsorship Commitment
To become a sponsor of the Aquatic Weed Control Short Course, click here and select "Sponsor" under the Registration Type dropdown. You'll select your sponsorship level and extras (like additional tables and swag bag insertions) on the next page.
Please Note:
You can choose from three payment options:
- Pay by credit card
- Indicate you will be mailing a check (have the check number handy if possible)
- Purchase Order / Request an Invoice*
*If an invoice is required for your organization to process the sponsorship payment, check the Request Invoice box on the financial section of the form and you will receive the invoice as a PDF attachment to your email confirmation. Please note that your sponsorship must be paid in full before your sponsorship benefits kick in.
Questions?
Email Dr. Lyn Gettys, Short Course Organizer