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BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP

The goal of the San Francisco Bay Area HDI (SFHDI) Chapter is to create a community of Tech Support and Service individuals, managers, companies and organizations in the Bay Area. .  The SFHDI Chapter gives companies like yours an opportunity that targets a dynamic group of IT leaders with your organization’s message, products or services.  You will be able to share your organization’s brand and key message with people who are interested in hearing it.  You and your organization can gain new contacts, friends, and visibility within the local and national communities.

SFHDI Chapter Sponsorship provides your organization generous exposure at events, Chapter meetings, the SFHDI website and meeting invitations.  You can also have the opportunity to become an exclusive featured presenter at Chapter meetings on your products, services or a case study.  Below are some interesting facts about the SFHDI Chapter:

  • The HDI Chapter holds four (4) to six  (6) Chapter events annually.  These events are open for members and registered guests.
  • Chapter events are pre-booked with relevant speaker presentations by industry experts.  They speak on a wide range of topics, which are both interesting and informative to our members.
  • SFHDI Chapter events are networking opportunities and present opportunities to engage with local IT Service and Support professionals.
  • We have a Chapter website and utilize various Social Media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to reach our audience.
  • ~30 companies are on our paid member list.
  • Our distribution list includes over 2000 people in the IT industry.

Your organization’s involvement in the SFHDI Chapter Company Sponsorship program distinguishes you above others while getting your message out to targeted professionals.   As a registered non-profit organization, we truly depend on membership and sponsor support to continue to provide the valuable resource of an association focused on IT service and support professionals.  Our Chapter is managed by experienced and influential volunteers from the service and support industry striving to work together to raise the bar in our industry. 

To sponsor the SF Bay Area local chapter or learn more about the sponsorship levels listed below, contact us at bayareahdi@gmail.com.

SF BAY AREA BY THE NUMBERS

Our members represent software, hardware, higher education, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing companies.  In addition, we have over 2000 active email contacts from past members and meetings guests who receive regular communications from us.  Average attendance at chapter meetings consists of 25 to 30 people.  

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

The SFHDI Chapter Company Sponsorship program has four (4) sponsorship levels:
*Custom sponsorship options may also be discussed in person

Platinum Sponsorship ($5,000)

This is an annual sponsorship that covers costs incurred by the chapter for all hosted events. Only one sponsorship at this level. 

  • 15-minute sponsor presentation on company & services offered (1 planned event)
  • Annual HDI Local Chapter membership for 1 individual ($149 value)
  • Invitation for up to five (5) guests to attend all events
    • Distribution table for brochures, promotional materials and/or giveaways
    • Direct contact to event attendees during networking sessions
    • Ability to provide raffle prize at table for business cards (separate from main Raffle drawing).
    • Company link and logo on HDI Chapter website (platinum level, annually)
  • Email company marketing material to membership 1x per year
  • Sponsorship recognition on monthly meeting invites (platinum level, annually)
  • Ability to utilize SF HDI Chapter Logo on your website and marketing collateral (annually)
  • Automatic Sponsorship of SFHDI HDI’s Award Reception in December at no cost to the vendor.  This includes a 10-minute product/service demo.
  • Key networking opportunities via HDI Connect Access as well as discounted HDI conferences and certifications
    • Plus, much more…

Gold Sponsorship ($2,000)

This is an annual sponsorship that covers costs incurred by the chapter for all hosted events.

  • 15-minute sponsor presentation on company & services offered (1 planned meeting)
  • Annual HDI Local Chapter membership for 1 individual ($149 value)
  • Invitation for up to four (4) guests to attend all events
  • Distribution table for brochures, promotional materials and/or giveaways
  • Direct contact to event attendees during networking sessions
  • Ability to provide raffle prize at table for business cards (separate from main Raffle drawing).
  • Company link and logo on HDI Chapter website (gold, annually)
  • Sponsorship recognition on monthly meeting invites (gold level, annually)
  • Ability to utilize SF HDI Chapter Logo on your website and marketing collateral (annually)
  • Sponsor Table at SFHDI HDI’s Award Reception in December at no cost to the vendor.
  • Key networking opportunities via HDI Connect Access as well as discounted HDI conferences and certifications

Plus, much more …

Silver Sponsorship ($1,000)

This is an annual sponsorship that covers costs incurred by the chapter for all hosted events.

  • Annual HDI Local Chapter membership for 1 individual ($149 value)
  • Invitation for up to three (3) guests to attend all events
    • Distribution table for brochures, promotional materials and/or giveaways
    • Direct contact to event attendees during networking sessions
  • Company link and logo on HDI Chapter website (silver, annually)
  • Sponsorship recognition on monthly meeting invites (silver level, annually)
  • Ability to utilize SF HDI Chapter Logo on your website and marketing collateral (annually)

BronzeSponsorship ($500)

This is an annual sponsorship that covers costs incurred by the chapter for all hosted events

  • Annual HDI Local Chapter membership for 1 individual ($149 value)
  • Invitation for a single (1) guest to attend all events
    • Distribution table for brochures, promotional materials and/or giveaways
    • Direct contact to event attendees during networking sessions
  • Company link and logo on HDI Chapter website for the year (bronze level, annually)
  • Sponsorship recognition on monthly meeting invites (bronze level, annually)

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