2009 National Cohousing Conference
June 24-28, 2009
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
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Our Fourteen 2009 Conference Sponsors
In 2009, our Conference starts with the International Cohousing Summit, an invitation-only event of Cohousing Thought Leaders from around the world, followed by an expanded offering of Pre-conference Workshops and Tours, and then the Main Event, the 2009 National Cohousing Conference. All three are based at the beautiful University of Washington campus, where attendees can choose and register for a greater variety of options than ever before.
International Cohousing Summit
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This by-invitation summit brings together Cohousing Authors and Leaders from around the world for exchange the likes of which has never before happened. Results from the summit will be “instant-published” for the 2009 National Cohousing Conference which follows it. We plan to use sponsorship income to help subsidize travel expenses. This event is currently being planned by a collaboration of the UK Cohousing Network, the Canadian Cohousing Network, and Coho/US. National Cohousing Organizations from other countries are also invited to participate in creating the event - please email execdir [at] cohousing [dot] org.
Pre-conference Workshops and Tours
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Friday, June 26, 2009
In 2009, the workshops and tours will step up to a new level. In addition to the 3-hour workshops of the past, we will be offering both day-long and two-day workshops. Workshops will range from Free, Introductory Presentations for those new to Cohousing to in-depth offerings for Forming Groups, Established Communities, and Cohousing Professionals.
Our 2009 Pre-conference Tours will also be expanded to offer a greater variety of community experiences than we've been able to produce in the past. With 13 built Cohousing Communities, Washington state has the second largest number of Cohousing Communities in the United States - and all 13 are in Puget Sound, making Seattle a wonderful place for you to see Cohousing up-close and personal.
2009 National Cohousing Conference
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Sunday, June 28, 2009
The 2009 Conference is our first-ever Annual Cohousing Conference and we are pulling out all the stops to create an incredible experience for you. All of the main Conference events will be in the University of Washington HUB (Husky Union Building), a beautiful building with many different spaces, including a beautiful ballroom overlooking Lake Washington, many top quality break-out rooms, and an Auditorium - and, of course, on-site food services. Most details are in the early planning stages, but we're hope to share in the unique Northwest Cuisine with a Salmon Barbeque, some unique art experiences, and a full kids program making this an excellent component of your Northwest family vacation.
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2009 Sponsorship & Exhibition
These fine folk support Cohousing in the United States by sponsoring the 2009 National Cohousing Conference - Thank You!
Professional SponsorsPlatinumUW College of Architecture GoldDiana Leafe Christian SilverCohousing Partners |
Community Sponsors
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Individual Supporters
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Sponsoring and Supporting the 2009 Conference
The 2009 National Cohousing Conference will be better than ever - it offers sponsors great exposure and supporters great impact. Hundreds of attendees are expected at University of Washington in June, 2009; current and future cohousers who are building, improving, and maintaining their homes, neighborhoods, relationships, and lives every day. Cohousers have brilliant demographics and, given the difficulties and expense of creating a cohousing community, demonstrate their ability to invest in their future. This is an extremely high value group of people that are c-creating a future that might include your products and/or services.
There are three levels for Professional Sponsorships, Cohousing and other Non-Profits, and Individual Supporters. More people than ever have the opportunity to help grow our vital movement.
Professional Sponsorships
Platinum Level sponsors - $2000
Buy a spot in conference history at this, the first of our annual Cohousing Conferences in Seattle. With Platinum-level sponsorship, your company logo will appear as a prominent link throughout the 2009 Conference web pages. Your company will be prominently acknowledged using logos in the Conference Program - and you will receive a full-page ad and the right to include a multi-page insert as part of the Registration materials. We will also thank and mention Platinum sponsors with projected logos in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. One exhibit space is yours in a Premier Position within the Exhibit Area, and you get half-price registration for all company employees.
Gold Level sponsors - $1000
Gold level sponsors also receive a logo presence throughout the 2009 Conference web pages (below the Platinum level), They receive textual acknowledgement in the Conference Program - and you receive a half-page ad and the right to include a 1 page insert as part of the Registration materials. We will also thank and mention Gold sponsors with projected textual mentions in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. One exhibit space is yours in a Standard Position in the Exhibit Area and you receive 2 complementary invitations to Saturday Dinner/Auction - in the event you choose not to register for the conference. Does not affect cost of registration.
Silver Level sponsors - $500
With the Silver Level, sponsors receive a text-only presence on 2009 Conference Website (below the Gold level), a textual acknowledgement in the Conference Program and a Quarter-page Ad. We will thank and project one slide listing all Silver level sponsors - as a group - during both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. You also receive 2 invitations to the Saturday Dinner/Auction in the event you choose not to register. Does not affect cost of registration.
Community/Non-Profit Sponsorships
This sponsorship level is exclusively for Community Groups (regardless of legal structure) and Non-Profit organizations. It is not available to businesses or individuals offering services to Community Groups.
Platinum Level sponsors - $1000
With Platinum-level sponsorship, your group's logo will appear as a prominent link throughout the 2009 Conference web pages. Your group will also be prominently acknowledged using logos in the Conference Program - and you will receive a full-page ad and the right to include a one-page insert as part of the Registration materials. We will also thank and mention Platinum sponsors with projected logos in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. One exhibit space is yours within the Exhibit Area.
Gold Level sponsors - $500
Gold level sponsors also receive a logo presence throughout the 2009 Conference web pages (below the Platinum level), They receive textual acknowledgment in the Conference Program - and you receive a half-page ad in the Registration materials. We will also thank and mention Gold sponsors with projected textual mentions in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. One exhibit space is yours in a Standard Position in the Exhibit Area and you receive 2 complementary invitations to Saturday Dinner/Auction - in the event you choose not to register for the conference. Does not affect cost of registration.
Silver Level sponsors - $250
With the Silver Level, sponsors receive a text-only presence on 2009 Conference Website (below the Gold level), a textual acknowledgment in the Conference Program and a Quarter-page Ad. We will thank and project one slide listing all Silver level sponsors - as a group - during both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary. You also receive 2 invitations to the Saturday Dinner/Auction in the event you choose not to register. Does not affect cost of registration.
Individual Supporters
Individuals are invited to support the 2009 National Cohousing Conference. While not available to Businesses or Groups, individuals associated with Businesses or Groups are invited to participate, but only by name - with no direct attribution. Individual supporters may also wish to remain anonymous.
Platinum supporters - $1000 or more
Platinum-level supporters are acknowledged throughout the 2009 Conference web pages, the Conference Program, and via projections in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary.
Gold supporters - $500-$999
Gold level supporters are acknowledged on the Sponsorship page, in the Conference Program, and as a group via projections in both the Friday night Keynote Address and the Saturday morning Conference Plenary.
Silver supporters - $50-$499
Silver-level supporters are acknowledged on the Sponsorship page and in the Conference Program.
Sponsorship Options
A variety of add-on options will be made available to our sponsors at all levels - for example, for $500, your company or community logo will appear on the 2009 Conference T-Shirt - or have your company credited for making a Conference Element possible. More detail to come...
Exhibiting at the 2009 Conference
Details on exhibiting at the 2009 Conference are not yet available. The Platinum and Gold Sponsorship packages for both Professional and Communities (above) include exhibit space!
International Cohousing Summit
More information on the International Cohousing Summit will be posted here soon. If you become a member, you will be notified when more information is available.