2016 PFI Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities


Are you interested in receiving valuable exposure for your company's brand?  Consider taking advantage of PFI's multiple advertising and sponsorship opportunities for 2016.

The last date to sign up and be included in the program is July 5. After this date, you may still sign up but your company will not be included on print materials.

The deadline for 2016 PFI Annual Sponsorship Package* registration has now passed (1/29/16). Conference-specific sponsorships, as well as individual advertising opportunities, are now available!   The deadline to list your company in the printed conference program and tradeshow passport is Monday,  June 27th. 

For Exhibitor set up and take down, please view page 1 on the the  Conference exhibitor kit.   The exhibits will be open to traffic from 7-9pm on Sunday, July 24, for the Welcome Reception. On Monday, July 25, the exhibits will open for breakfast at 7:30am and remain open until the conclusion of the evening cocktail reception at 6:30pm. On Tuesday, July 26, the exhibits will open at 7:30am for breakfast and remain open until the conference adjournment at 11:30am. Specific events taking place in the exhibit hall include receptions on Sunday and Monday evenings, the Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, along with mid-morning coffee breaks on Monday and Tuesday, and a refreshment break on Monday afternoon.

2016 Sponsorship Opportunities
2016 Advertising Opportunities


2016 PFI Conference Sponsorship Packages

Conference Sponsor - $12,000   Sign Up Today!
One opportunity is available. Sponsorship includes:

  • One PFI Supplier/Distributor membership ($1,650 value)

2016 PFI Conference:

  • One 10x10 booth at the PFI Annual Conference ($1,400 value)
  • Three conference registrations ($1,485 value)
  • 5-minute presentation opportunity during conference program ($1,000 value)
  • Identified on all print and electronic conference promotions ($5,000 value)
  • Company logo with link on conference webpage ($1,000 value)
  • Company logo listed in the conference program ($500 value)
  • Two conference bag inserts ($200 value)
  • Recognition at the conference - signage & verbal ($1,000 value)
  • Conference event sponsorship: Monday Dinner, Sunday Welcome Reception, badge holders, or hotel key cards (opportunity to choose one; PFI staff will contact you for selection) ($5,000 value)

Communications & Advertising:

  • Newsletter Advertising: Top placement ad in the Pellet Wire and Pellet Times for one year ($1,000 value)
  • Website Advertising: Alternating ad viewable on most webpages for one year ($1,500 value)

$20,735 Total Package Value!


Conference Partner - $6,500   Sign Up Today!
Four opportunities are available. Sponsorship includes:

  • One PFI Supplier/Distributor Membership ($1,650 value)

2016 PFI Conference:

  • One 10x10 conference booth ($1,400 value)
  • Two conference registrations ($990 value)
  • Company logo with link on conference webpage ($1,000 value)
  • Company logo listed in the conference program ($500 value)
  • One conference bag insert ($100 value)
  • Recognition at the conference - signage & verbal ($1,000 value)
  • Conference event sponsorship: Monday Lunch, Dinner entertainment, Monday Evening Reception, Monday or Tuesday Breakfast, Morning Coffee Break, or Afternoon Refreshment Break (opportunity to choose one; PFI staff will contact you for selection) ($3,000 value)

Communications and Advertising:

  • Newsletter Advertising: Middle placement ad in the Pellet Wire and Pellet Times for six months ($300 value)
  • Website Advertising: Alternating ad viewable on most webpages for one year ($1,500 value)

$11,440 Total Package Value!


Conference Supporter - $4,000   Sign Up Today!
Seven opportunities are still available. Sponsorship includes:

2016 PFI Conference:

  • One 10x10 conference booth ($1,400 value)
  • Two conference registration ($990 value)
  • Company logo with link on conference webpage ($1,000 value)
  • Company logo listed in the conference program ($500 value)
  • Recognition at the conference - signage & verbal ($1,000 value)
  • Golf Outing: general conference sponsor or golf sponsor ($500 value)

$5,390 Total Package Value!


Conference Exhibitor - $2,000   Sign Up Today!
Sponsorship includes:

2016 PFI Conference:

  • One 10x10 conference booth ($1,400 value)
  • One conference registration ($495 value)
  • Company logo with link listed on conference webpage ($1,000 value)
  • Company name listed in the conference program ($100 value)

$2,995 Total Package Value!


Ala Carte Opportunities

We have a few “ala carte” sponsorship opportunities available to further promote your company and the products and services you provide, as follows:

Monday, July 25

  • Coffee Break $1,500
  • Afternoon Refreshment $1,500
  • Reception $2,000
  • Dinner $2,500

Tuesday, July 26

  • Coffee Break $1,500

If you're interested in one of these ala carte opportunities, please contact Michele Reeder at [email protected].


2016 PFI Advertising Opportunities

PFI Newsletter: Advertise in PFI's weekly electronic newsletters, the Pellet Wire and Pellet Times. Ads run for 6 months; no less than 3 issues per month. Ad sizing is 470 x 60 pixels, JPEG preferred.
See previous issues of the Pellet Wire!

  • Top Placement: $500
  • Middle/Side Placement: $300
  • Bottom Placement: $200

PFI Website Advertising: Ads run for 6 months

  • Website Sidebar Ad (210 x 210 pixel rotating sidebar ad viewable on most webpages. Ads rotate every 5 seconds. Limited to 10 advertisers): $750

Become a PFI Advertiser or Conference Sponsor!