GO FOR THE GOLD!

Broaden your knowledge of the dairy industry; participate in decision-making & provide recommendations for the future of the dairy industry; work side-by-side with dairy industry professionals; gain recognition for support of the Associations and dairy industry; increase visibility and presence in the dairy industry; and enhance business relationships and profitability. In addition to the benefits of Business Partner membership, the benefits for Gold Business Partners are listed below. As IDFA continues to review current opportunities and explore future opportunities for Gold Business Partners, the benefits may change as appropriate.

• Gold Business Partners are the first supplier members to be presented with opportunities for input, speaking engagements, and sponsorships. A sponsorship package can be tailored to each company's needs. A 15% discount is offered on sponsorships over $10,000.
• Eligibility to serve on one of the four Boards of Directors.
• Eligibility to serve on most IDFA committees/task forces.
• In addition to all regular communications, Gold Business Partners receive special communications that are sent to members of MIF, NCI, and IICA only.
• Special section for Gold Business Partners on IDFA website from home page. Site includes company address, website address & link, products/services information, contact name, phone number, and e-mail address & link. This page receives 400-500 visits each month.
• Highlighted complimentary listing in IDFA Membership Directory, published annually in October, with an unlimited number of locations and contacts listed—distributed to 2,500 dairy industry colleagues. Advertising is available.
• Gold Business Partners are highlighted in IDFA's online searchable Supplier Directory, which receives 300 visits each month.
• Company name display at IDFA Dairy Forum in January 2008.
• Article about Gold Business Partners in e-mail version of IDFA News Update Headlines in November 2007 and April 2008, with a link to the Gold Business Partner section of the IDFA website. The e-newsletter circulation reaches 5,000 dairy industry colleagues.
• Logo display inserted with mailed version of IDFA News Update in November 2007 and April 2008, circulation of an additional 1,600 dairy industry colleagues.
• Logo display ad in Dairy Foods Magazine in November 2007, circulation of nearly 19,000 dairy industry colleagues.
• Logo display ad in Dairy Field Magazine in April 2008, circulation of nearly 21,000 dairy industry colleagues.
• Use of IDFA logo, specially designed for Gold Business Partners, demonstrating company's commitment to the Association—contact the Membership Department at 202-737-4332 for specifics.
• Distribution of Gold Business Partner company information, including address, website, products/services information, contact name and phone number, booth number if exhibiting at Worldwide Food Expo:
  • Provided to Boards at each Board meeting (three times/year) and attendees of 5-10 IDFA workshops per year
  • Mailed in January 2008 to nearly 1,400 purchasing, engineering, plant, operations, marketing, and executive contacts of processor members.

Benefits for Worldwide Food Expo (October 24-27, 2007)

• Lowest rates for exhibit space.
• Personalized 8" x 10" plaque for exhibitors, recognizing IDFA Gold Business Partner membership.
• Separate section listing Gold Business Partners at IDFA booth, with booth numbers of those exhibiting.
• Letter to dairy company members prior to trade show with company name and booth number highlighted.
• Booth number listed on Gold Business Partner section of IDFA website, as well as online directory.
• Gold Business Partners to be listed first in print version of News Update announcing booth numbers.
• Gold Business Partners to be highlighted in News Update headlines e-mail communication announcing booth number.

For more information on Gold Business Partner benefits, contact the IDFA Membership Department at 202/737-4332, membership@idfa.org.