Sponsor, Exhibit, & Advertise

118th Annual Educational Conference

NOVEMBER 10, 11, 12, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, IL


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Download The "How to Register for Exhibit" PDF Here

Township Officials of Illinois conference sponsors provide an invaluable service to Illinois township officials by supporting the educational and networking opportunities that help township officials become more effective and efficient leaders and board members.
The 2025 Annual Conference Sponsor, Exhibit and Advertising packages provide value-added recognition to Township Government officials & employees and ensure you will receive high visibility and exclusive company brand awareness.
Several different levels of sponsorships are available to meet your marketing needs.
Several Sponsor Packages may include:

  • TOI Monthly Magazine recognition & advertising
  • Exhibit booths
  • Conference Registrations
  • Conference program and mobile app advertising

Why Exhibit or Sponsor?

  • Unmatched Exposure: Showcase your products or services to more than 600 attendees from townships throughout the state
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with current and new customers.
  • Custom Packages: Choose from sponsorship levels or booth sizes to fit your goals.

Just to name a few!
Support and stay in touch with over 650 Illinois Township decision makers.
Join our “Back to the Basics” team!!!

2025 Exhibit Hall Schedule

Monday, November 10, 2025 – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Exhibitor Move In
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Opening Reception

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
7:30 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast with Exhibitors
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch with Exhibitors
1:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Closed


Sponsorship

Platinum

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000

Before Conference

  • Two 1/2 page advertisements in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine. Includes 125-word vendor description/company logo
  • If sponsorship is secured prior to May 1: Sponsor of one 2025 TOI Training Program
    Exhibit (draped table, two chairs) in lobby of one 2025 TOI training program
    Welcome and presentation at one 2025 TOI training program
    Sponsor recognition included in all pre-event marketing(magazine advertisement and website)
    Two complimentary training program registrations

During Conference

  • Two adjoining exhibit booths – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Three full conference registrations
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Choice of two 1-minute video presentations that will be played prior to two different scheduled conference sessions of choice (first come first served) or one 5-minute live presentation prior to TOI approved session
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, includes 125-word company description/logo
  • Full page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification
  • One conference mobile app rolling advertisement

After Conference

  • Sponsor of one 2025 TOI training program, includes:
    Exhibit (draped table, 2 chairs) in lobby of one 2025 TOI training program
    Welcome and presentation at one 2025 TOI training program
    Sponsor recognition included in all pre-event marketing(magazine advertisement and website)
    Two complimentary training program registrations
  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Gold

Gold Sponsor - $3,000

Before Conference

  • One 1/2 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • One 1/2 page feature article in one 2025 edition of the TOI monthly magazine provided by sponsor and approved by TOI (Choice of pre or post conference edition)
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • If sponsorship is secured prior to May 1: Sponsor of one 2025 TOI Training Program
    Exhibit (draped table, 2 chairs) in lobby of one 2025 TOI training program
    Sponsor recognition included in all pre-event marketing (magazine advertisement and website)

During Conference

  • One exhibit booth – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks” Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/2 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app rolling advertisement

After Conference

  • Sponsor of one 2025 TOI training program, includes:
    Exhibit (draped table, two chairs) in lobby of one 2025 TOI training program
    Sponsor recognition included in all pre-event marketing (magazine advertisement and website)
  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Silver

Silver Sponsor - $1,500

Before Conference

  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo

During Conference

  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for 1 year

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Bronze

Bronze Sponsor - $750

Before Conference

  • One 1/8 page advertisement in one 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine. Includes 100-word description/company logo

During Conference

  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Exclusive Sponsorships

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception with Exhibitors– $ 3,000, Monday, November 10, 2025, 5:30pm - 7:00 pm

The exhibit hall welcome reception is a popular action-packed event that opens the conference. Everyone enjoys beverages, appetizers, and meeting up live and in person with colleagues. Meet old friends and make new friends at this fun event!

Before Conference

  • Recognition as Welcome Reception sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine

During Conference

  • One exhibit booth – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Cocktail napkins with company logo at reception
  • Sponsor recognition signage on tables
  • Welcome Reception sponsor signage at event
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Sponsorship includes reception appetizers and one drink ticket per attendee
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program Includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/2 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Breakfast 

Breakfast – $3,000, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 7:30am - 9:00 am

Kick start opening day with a continental breakfast in the exhibit hall! Complimentary breakfast is provided to all registered attendees.

Before Conference

  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as breakfast sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing

During Conference

  • One exhibit booth – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Breakfast Sponsor signage at event
  • Napkins with company logo at breakfast
  • Sponsor recognition signage on breakfast tables
  • Recognition during the conference daily "Welcome Remarks"
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • One 1/2 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Key Note Speaker

Key Note Speaker – $2,000, Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Help "kick off" our conference, and sponsor our Special Guest Keynote Speaker. All conference attendees gather to listen to the Keynote Speaker's Presentation on Tuesday Morning.

Before Conference

  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo 
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as breakfast sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing

During Conference

  • Introduction by the TOI president, followed by sponsor 3 minute welcoming address at the event and introduction of keynote speaker
  • Recognition during the conference daily "Welcome Remarks"
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program. Includes 100-word company description/logo.
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Lunch

Lunch – $3,000, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch with the exhibitors! A complimentary lunch is provided to all registered attendees.

Before Conference

  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo 
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Recognition as lunch sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing

During Conference

  • One exhibit booth – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Lunch sponsor signage at event
  • Napkins with company logo at lunch
  • Sponsor recognition signage on lunch tables
  • Recognition during the conference daily "Welcome Remarks"
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program. Includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/2 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Cocktails & Entertainment

Cocktails & Evening Entertainment – $2,000, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

An evening of fun after dinner on your own and before you “call it a night” stop for a nightcap and terrific entertainment!

Before Conference

  • Recognition as Special Event sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo 
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine

During Conference

  • One exhibit booth – premiere location and mobile app listing
  • Introduction by the TOI president, followed by sponsor 3-minute welcoming address at the event
  • Special event sponsor signage at event
  • Cocktail napkins with company logo at event
  • Sponsor recognition signage on event tables
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Awards Breakfast

Annual Awards Breakfast – $2,500 Wednesday, November 12, 2025

This popular event starts out the morning with a delicious plated breakfast and time to recognize and honor our 2024 award winners!

Before Conference

  • Recognition as Awards Breakfast sponsor in program schedule and preconference marketing
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • One 1/4 page advertisement in the 2025 TOI monthly magazine

During Conference

  • Introduction by the TOI president, followed by sponsor 5 minute welcoming address at the breakfast
  • Awards Breakfast sponsor signage at event
  • Sponsor recognition signage on breakfast tables
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/2 page advertisement in conference program
  • One conference mobile app push notification

After Conference

  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Tote Bags

Tote Bags – $2,500

All registered attendees receive a conference tote bag sponsor the tote bag and your logo is prominently display – “a walking advertisement” throughout the conference and you likely will see someone using it after the conference at the store!!

  • Sponsor logo on all conference tote bags
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

Lanyards

Lanyards – $2,000

All registered attendees will receive a lanyard with their name badge. All badges are required to be displayed throughout the conference. Your logo is displayed throughout the entire conference!

  • Sponsor logo on all conference name badge lanyards
  • Recognition during the conference daily “Welcoming Remarks”
  • Company logo on conference signage & looped slide show during all scheduled breaks.
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

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Charging station

Charging station – $750

No need to search for an electric outlet to recharge your device – two charging stations located in the exhibit hall.

  • Charging Station Sponsor signage at "station"
  • Recognition as conference sponsor in special edition of pre-conference magazine, and includes 100-word description/company logo
  • Company sponsor bio and recognition in the conference program, and includes 100-word company description/logo
  • One 1/8 page advertisement in one 2025 TOI monthly magazine
  • Company logo and link on TOI website for one year

 


EXHIBIT HALL

All exhibit booths include 2 company representatives, 8’ skirted table, draping, 2 chairs and identification sign. Additional booth representatives can be added for an additional $150.00 each

Company bio and logo and booth location included on mobile app

Incentive game requiring all attendees to visit each booth for drawings and prizes

All exhibit booth representatives are welcome to attend all educational sessions and non-ticketed special events. Ticketed events can be purchased at registration.

Single Booth: 10'x10'

Single Booth: 10'x10'

View all Exhibit Booth Options

Download The "How to Register for Exhibit" PDF Here

Member: $550

Early Bird Rate: $500 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

Non – Member: $750

Early Bird Rate: $700 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

Government Agency: $525

Early Bird Rate: $475 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

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Double Booth: 20’X20’

Double Booth: 20'X20'

View all Exhibit Booth Options

Download The "How to Register for Exhibit" PDF Here

Member: $1,000

Early Bird Rate: $950 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

Non – Member: $1,400

Early Bird Rate: $1,350 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

Government Agency: $950

Early Bird Rate: $900 (registration and payment prior to May 1, 2025)

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ADVERTISING

TOI Social Media

Featured spotlight on TOI Facebook
$125 - per posting
$250 – three postings

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Conference Mobile App

Rolling Ad $125.00 (limited)
Push notification: $50 (limited)

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Conference Tote Bag Insert

$300 per item (company provides 700 items)

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Conference Program

Full Page: $300

Half Page: $175

Quarter Page: $100

Business Card: $75

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