Sponsorship

Sponsor the Workshop

Frozen Perl is a low cost, workshop that will be held on the University of Minnesota campus on February 5-7, 2010. Sponsors are very important to the success of this workshop. For more information, visit http://frozen-perl.org. To become a sponsor or for more information, e-mail mp2010@googlegroups.com

Platinum

Obligation: $2,500 (or more)

This year just one sponsor will be able to sponsor the workshop at the platinum level. This sponsor will receive some unique benefits.

First, you can send us a banner which will hang in a prominent place at the by the registration table. Second, we will use your company logo as a screen saver on the projector during lunch and breaks.

Gold

Obligation: $1000

There are two rooms being used by the workshop.

The larger room hosts the track while the smaller room hosts the advanced track. When you sponsor a room it will be named after your organization. Attendees will ask one another, "Are you going to the ACME Corp Room?"

Silver

Obligation: $500

Food and drinks will be provided throughout the day. On-site meals and refreshments reduce distractions for attendees during the conference and increase networking opportunities between them. When you sponsor food, attendees will say to one another, "ACME Corp provided this coffee. That's hot!"

Bronze

Obligation: $250

The s expenses are not limited to facilities and food. We greatly appreciate any contribution that benefits our attendees by allowing us to create a wonderful conference atmosphere.

What You Get

• Free Entry for your people
  • Platinum - 6 people
  • Gold - 4 people
  • Silver - 2 people
  • Bronze - 1 person
• Your organization logo will appear on the workshop website and proceedings.
• Written and verbal acknowledgment during opening and closing remarks.
• You can provide swag that your organization chooses to attendees.
• You can send materials on hiring which will be offered to attendees. Also, you may send a recruiter and space will be made available for them during lunch.

Common Questions and Answers

Is my sponsorship tax deductible?

Yes. The Perl Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c) (3), manages sponsorship. The Minneapolis Perl Mongers are a subsidiary group of The Perl Foundation. Your sponsorship will be tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

Who are the Minneapolis Perl Mongers?

We are a local branch of the Perl Mongers, a world-wide network of programmers that like and use Perl.

How many people are attending?

We anticipate that 80-110 people will be attending. They will be students, professionals, speakers, and sponsors.