2015 SWCC Expo Sponsorship Opportunities

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WHETHER YOU ARE CONSIDERING STARTING A CANNABIS BUSINESS, OR TAKING YOUR EXISTING CANNABIS BUSINESS
TO THE NEXT LEVEL, THIS IS THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR PEOPLE FROM ACROSS ARIZONA AND THE UNITED STATES.

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JOIN ME FOR THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE
IN THE SOUTHWEST.

The Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo sponsored by A business-to-business event bringing together experts from
MJ Freeway Business Solutions and Phoenix New Times will the local, regional and national cannabis industry to network
host the most professional and educational medical cannabis and share the latest industry information is an event where
conference the Southwest United States Cannabis industry has individuals interested in the industry can learn more from
ever seen. these industry experts.

SWCC Expo will provide an electric environment for industry I personally look forward to your participation in this
members, entrepreneurs, local leaders, companies, job seekers groundbreaking event.
and curious individuals to come learn about the industry. This
natural health-wellness and alternative medicine convention
will be a model for future conferences to follow.

Attendees will hear from speakers there to educate, not
just showcase, their businesses in our highly professional
environment.

The conference will offer seminars from top industry leaders, Rory Mendoza
with an exhibit hall filled with businesses showcasing industry Executive Director SWCC Expo
related products and services. [email protected]

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WAYS THE SWCC EXPO
IS BREAKING THE MOLD.

We have three incredible days of events scheduled. The per-conference kickoff on Monday, October 26th is an interactive
Arizona Cannabis Industry Overview and Career Fair. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27th and 28th, features seminars
presented by industry professionals and insiders ready to share their knowledge and expertise to help inspire local and national
industry growth. Our two-day Conference and Expo will showcase the industry’s most innovative products, along with scheduled
seminars and presentations from a select group of industry business leaders and expert speakers. Conference attendees can view
product demonstrations, participate in promotions, giveaways, and more. The SWCC Expo will offer an electric environment,
where industry reformers, entrepreneurs, investors, and attendees can meet, network, and learn.

1. Arizona is at the Forefront 6. Brand New MJ & MMJ Model

National and local leaders committed to the MMJ movement SWCC Expo will set the standard with a new model for MJ and
will be attending. There will be a discussion on Arizona’s 2016 MMJ conferences. Our objective is to bring together people
vote to move from a medical state status to adult use status. who share common interests and a desire to encourage the
legalization and growth of the MMJ industry. The SWCC
2. Over 80,000 Arizona Patients Invited Expo will redefine the conference experience providing both
sponsors and attendees tangible results.
Over 80,000 MMJ patients from solid Arizona databases will
be invited to attend. Many new potential patients as well. 7. Dispensary VIP Networking Lounge

3. Free for Elected State & National Officials Dispensary owners and cultivators receive as a perk with
attendance, access to a special, dedicated VIP lounge area.
All Arizona elected officials will be provided tickets. We want Courtesy of DosTrac
to make sure industry leaders have prime networking
opportunities, and we want our elected officials to have access 8. Tribal VIP Networking Lounge
to the most up-to-date industry operational information.
Courtesy of Policy Quake Tribal Leadership and marijuana industry experts receive access
to a VIP lounge for networking. Courtesy of NICC (National
4. Free for All Dispensary Owners Indian Cannabis Coalition)

All licensed dispensaries and cultivator owners from the 9. Interactive Panelist Discussions
following states will be given free admission: Arizona,
California, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, All panel discussions will be led by industry expert moderators.
Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Delaware. Courtesy Speakers will include grow experts, dispensary owners,
of MJ Freeway Business Solutions attorneys, doctors, successful company owners and leaders in
the fight to legalize MMJ. Q & A will be encouraged.
5. Complementary for All Tribal Leaders*
10. All of the Southwest will be there
All 300 tribe leaders and their marijuana economic
development teams from around the nation will be given The SWCC Expo will be the gathering place for the cannabis
free admission to encourage attendance. Courtesy of NICC community to network and learn. The cannabis industry’s
(National Indian Cannabis Coalition) leaders and innovators will be there. YOU SHOULD BE TOO!
It’s Phoenix in October!
*In the continental United States

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THE VENUE

The Phoenix Convention Center Images courtesy of The Phoenix Convention Center

The Arizona-inspired architecture of the Phoenix Convention 4
Center is designed to share the wonders of our Southwestern
culture, stimulate the imagination, and welcome guests to 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
this premier meeting destination at the center of it all –
downtown Phoenix.

The Sonoran Desert’s natural environment, history and culture
were the inspiration for the facility’s design. Thousands of
images of Arizona from cultural, historic and geographic points
of view are combined with indigenous materials, stones and
native metals to form our unique design concepts.

SWCC Expo will be using the facility’s cutting-edge audio-
visual, telecommunications and information technology
services for presentations, and to provide interactive
programs around the exhibit floor to enhance your conference
experience!

Phoenix Convention Center
100 North Third Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our exhibit and sponsorship opportunities allow you to choose the packages that best showcase and promote your organization’s
unique strengths. Your story will come alive through unparalleled interactivity and personal, meaningful one-on-one networking.
Custom sponsorships are also available and can be tailored to your organization’s marketing goals and budget.

Type TITLE SPONSOR
Sponsorship
What You Get $25,000

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Corporate logo in all advertising before and during the conference
• Corporate logo on Southwest Cannabis Convention promotional material
• Designated “Title Sponsor” area directly upon entrance to Expo floor
• Signage at “Job Fair”
• Prime booth location by entrance for highest visibility
• “Title Sponsor” signage on all materials
• Corporate logo on all day-of-conference printed materials
• Corporate logo on fliers, promotional material and all media materials
• Featured recognition during convention audio announcements throughout the

event
• Personal set-up/take down assistant for event
• 10 Full Access event tickets
• Access to all the class rooms and speakers
• Four speaking opportunities
• Featured “Titles Sponsor” on SWCCExpo.com before and 3 months after the

conference
• Two Pillar Wraps with SWCC Expo as “Title Sponsor”
• Sponsorship of 420Careers and Job Fair included
• Marijuana Recipes Cooking section
• Inside Cover and Full Page ad in brochure
• Power is provided to sponsor booth as well as free Wifi

Free Event Tickets 10
Booth Size 30x50
Availability Limited to 1 - sold out

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Type PLATINUM SPONSOR
Sponsorship
What You Get $15,000

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Corporate logo in all advertising before and during the conference
• Corporate logo on Southwest Cannabis Convention promotional materials
• Corporate logo at “Job Fair”
• Prime booth location by entrance of expo for highest visibility
• Company name listed on convention website
• Company name listed on fliers distributed throughout the community
• Company name listed in all advertising and printed materials during the fair
• Preferential table placement
• “Platinum Sponsor” signage
• Featured recognition during the convention through audio announcements
• 10 Full Access event tickets
• Featured sponsor on SWCCExpo.com before and 3 months after the conference
• Personal set-up/take down assistant for event
• Two speaking opportunities
• Access to all class room speakers
• Full Page ad in SWCC Expo brochure
• Platinum Sponsors designated 1 meeting room
• Power is provided to sponsor booth as well as free Wifi

Free Event Tickets 10

Booth Size 20x30

Availability Limited to 10 - 50% sold

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Type GOLD SPONSOR
Sponsorship
What You Get $10,000

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Company name listed on convention web site
• Company name listed in all advertising and printed materials during the expo
• Company name listed on all materials before and during the show
• Preferential table placement
• “Gold Sponsor” signage
• Audio announcements throughout the event
• Access to all class room speakers
• 8 Full Access event tickets
• Two speaking opportunities
• Featured on SWCCExpo.com before and 3 months after the conference
• ½ page ad in SWCC Expo brochure

Free Event Tickets 8
Booth Size 10x20
Availability Limited to 20 - 50% sold

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Type SILVER SPONSOR
Sponsorship
What You Get $5,000

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Company name listed on convention website
• Company name listed in all advertising and printed materials during the fair
• “Silver Sponsorship” signage
• 6 Full Access event tickets
• One speaking opportunity
• 10x10 Booth
• Featured on SWCCExpo.com before and 3 months after the conference
• 1/3 page ad in SWCC Expo brochure

Free Event Tickets 6

Booth Size 10x10
Availability Limited to 30 - 20% sold

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Type BRONZE SPONSOR
Sponsorship
What You Get $3,000

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Company name listed on convention website
• Company name listed in all advertising and printed materials during the fair
• “Bronze Sponsorship” signage
• 4 Full Access event tickets
• Featured on SWCCExpo.com before and 3 months after the conference
• 1/4 page ad in SWCC Expo brochure

Free Event Tickets 4

Booth Size 10x10

Availability Limited to 50 - 50% sold

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONT.)

Type STANDARD BOOTH
Sponsorship
What You Get $1,500

Connect your brand with our audience through your own content. Possibilities
could include:

• Company listed on SWCCExpo.com before and after the conference
• Company name listed in all advertising and printed materials during the fair
• 1/8 page ad in SWCC Expo brochure
• Basic table and chairs with (4) event passes

Free Event Tickets 4
Booth Size 10x10
Availability Limited to 304 - 35% sold

NOTE: Booth locations within sponsorship packages will be assigned at time of payment. Therefore, we encourage early registration and
payment in order to secure the best location for your company.

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SHOW & EXHIBIT SPACE INFORMATION

Exhibit Halls F and G: The SWCC Expo Trade Show will take show management has sole discretion to require any displays
place in Expo Halls F and G. These rooms have ample lighting to be lowered at any time during the show move-in or during
and tall ceilings. All booth spaces will be provided with 8 foot the show.
high, black, back and side drapes. Please note, absolutely
NOTHING is to be attached to the building walls or ceilings. Swag / Demonstrations: Feel free to distribute swag or
Driving nails, tacks, staples or the use of tape on the building’s samples, but please note NOTHING WITH CANNABIS OR
walls or ceilings is NOT permitted. Only freestanding displays THC MAY BE SOLD, DISTRIBUTED OR CONSUMED ON
are allowed. Any damages must be paid by Exhibitor prior to SHOW SITE. Please do provide product demonstrations,
move-out. provide samples and have fun.

Standard Booth: A standard booth is one 10’ (width) x 10’ • This contract is between the Primary Account Holder and
SWCC Expo. Any other stand alone companies looking
(depth) booth. All standard booths will be restricted to a to show within your booth space MUST pay the $500
maximum height of 8’. Only freestanding displays are allowed. booth share fee.

Primary Account Holder: The person or company that • A $100 fee will be applied to each additional brands or
contracts to rent a booth at the SWCC Expo Trade Show. labels showing under a company in your booth space.

Booth Share Fees: a. $500 for each additional company • If show staff finds any other companies, brands, or
showing out of the Primary Account Holder’s booth space. labels being represented, other than those specified on
b. $100 for each additional brand or label shown within a your contract, fees will be applied accordingly.
contracted booth space. The agreement between SWCC
Expo Trade Show and the Primary Account Holder allows • A deposit of $1,000 per 10’ (width) x10’ (depth) booth is
for one (1) company, brand, or label to be shown within the due upon signing, and shall accompany the contract.
contracted booth space. The fees will cover the processing
of each additional company, brand, or labels inclusion within • Send us your logo and a two sentence blurb about
all marketing materials. (ie: website listings, show directory your company and/or product, so we can use on applicable
listings, logo inclusion as Show participant, and marketing marketing materials.
materials where applicable.)
• There is a limit of 4 FULL ACCESS CONFERENCE PASSES
End Booth / Corner Booth: An end booth is a standard booth per 10’x10’ booth. Each additional badge is $20.
bordered by aisles or openings on two sides. An end booth
display will be restricted to a maximum height of 8’ at the back
and sides (unless otherwise approved by management). Only
freestanding displays are allowed. End or corner booths are an
additional $500 per booth.

Booth Height: Exhibitors may extend the height of their
exhibit up to 12’ in height. If an extension or increase of height
is needed, please note the following: (1) graphics/signs are
limited to company name/logo (no sample sale signs, discounts,
show specials, etc.); (2) the exhibit must be a professionally
constructed display and does not present a safety hazard; (3)
all sides of the additional height must be finished and back
side cannot include company name/product, etc. or anything
that would interfere with neighboring exhibits; (4) a maximum
of 12’ will be allowed for a booth build, signage, etc. and no
product will be allowed above 9’; (5) detailed photos and/
or plans must be submitted to show management (for their
review and approval) upon signing of the show contract; (6)

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PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLAN

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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Type NETWORKING LOUNGE SPONSOR $10,000
Description
Type A designated area next to concessions to host a networking area for industry leaders.
Description
THE CANNAFACTOR SPONSOR $10,000
Type
Description A panel of one celebrity, one high-net-worth investor, one politician and title sponsor
CEO (or designee). This panel will be judging different ideas in the cannabis industry
Type to see what will be the next big thing! Winner will receive an award from SWCC Expo
Description and small investment toward developing product or idea.
Type
Description LABELED AISLE CEILING BANNERS $10,000 /each
Type
Description Two 6x12 foot banners hanging from the ceiling on each end of your aisle with your
Type logo and booth number.
Description
LANYARD SPONSOR $5,000
Type
Description Each event attendee will wear your logo around their neck!

Type TOTE BAG SPONSOR $5,000
Description
Each event attendee your logo branded tote bag when entering the event!

PILLAR WRAP SPONSOR (6 available) $2,000 /each

Your logo will be wrapped around two conference floor pillars.

BRANDED FOOTPRINTS (7 colors) $2,000 /each

Your logo will be printed on Footprints that will lead to your booth location from the
front of the conference hall. Footprints are available in seven colors.

AFTER PARTY SPONSOR - Event Day 1 $5,000

An exclusive after party for all vendors and attendees to enjoy a musical guest and
cocktails sponsored by Heineken®.

AFTER PARTY CLOSING SPONSOR - Event Day 2 $10,000

An exclusive after party for all vendors and attendees to enjoy a surprise musical
guest and cocktails sponsored by Heineken®.

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Pre-Conference

Presented by

OFF-SITE PRIVATE VENUE

OCTOBER 26, 2015

AZ MJ INDUSTRY OVERVIEW + CAREER FAIR
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THIS IS THE MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR PEOPLE FROM ACROSS ARIZONA AND THE UNITED STATES.

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THE OFF-SITE VENUE

Grand Lobby Images courtesy of schedulinginstitute.com

Includes lots of space for registrations, booth set 15
ups and has a luggage and coat check room.
2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Industrial Inspired Event Space Located
in the Phoenix Warehouse District

Just walking distance from the Phoenix Convention Center,
the event space off Jackson Street is a beautiful 23,000sf
state-of-the-art facility and the perfect place to host intimate
meetings, product demonstrations and after-parties.
This modern concept industrial space boasts an open lobby,
coat check area, full-service cafe/bar, five conference rooms,
two green rooms, live music area, covered patio, outdoor
courtyard and full-catering kitchen. If you want it then this is
the space that has it. Contact us to reserve your space as soon
as possible, limited availability for sponsorship.
Location
245 East Jackson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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West Training Room

Full functioning AV and off
the beaten path for more
private meeting space.

Large Training Room Outdoor Courtyard Images courtesy of schedulinginstitute.com

Air wall option for two Great for breaks, cocktail
smaller rooms. hours, and live music!

Full functioning AV and off
the beaten path for more

private meeting space. Opens
to the courtyard.

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OFF-SITE FLOOR PLAN

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JOB TRAINING SEMINAR

Date: Monday, October 26th, 2015 Come hear industry experts share their stories and experiences.
Note: This event will be held one day prior to the SWCC Expo. Twenty-four scheduled speakers from the Arizona industry will
be available to answer questions about how they got involved
Location: The job training seminar will be hosted at 245 East in the growing industry and to give advice to others about how
Jackson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 at the off-site venue they can advance their own career in the industry.
located within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention
Center. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for participants. 

Join Arizona industry employers and employees as they share
information in a classroom-like setting with over 300 potential
students and applicants who are trying to break into the Arizona
Cannabis Industry.

Type JOB TRAINING SEMINAR SPONSOR $5,000
Description October 26 (All Day)
Type
Description This event will be held one day prior to the Expo from 9 am until 5 pm at the newly
Type remodeled Event center next to the Phoenix Convention Center.
Description
DISPENSARY TABLE SPONSOR $500
October 26 (All Day)

Space is limited to 10 dispensaries.

TABLE SPONSOR $500
October 26 (All Day)

Only 10 spaces available.

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CONTACT

For more sponsorship information,
please contact:

Rory Mendoza
Executive Director
(602) 718-9355
[email protected]

Demitri Downing
(520) 909-4334
[email protected]

David Fowler
Executive Marketing Director

(602) 790-8876
[email protected]

Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo
1-877-775-1568

1 West Deer Valley Road, Suite 105
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
SWCCExpo.com