Keeping the Focus

The 2022 South Dakota State SHRM Conference will be held in Watertown, SD on May 4-6, 2022.  The Vendor / Sponsor day will be May 5, 2022.  By participating, you’d get the opportunity to market your organization to, network with, and support over 200 human resources professionals from across South Dakota.  Our theme is:  Keeping the Focus:  People, Purpose, Passion.  Below you will find information on the variety of sponsorship levels available. 

Each level of sponsorship offers different perks and marketing opportunities.  Below are the details:

Platinum Sponsor - $3,000

• (2) 6 ft Vendor table (twice the space!)
• Name and logo listed on State Conference website and all publications
• Lunch on Thursday for 2 representatives
• Meal event sponsored by the company with signage and five minutes of speaking time to introduce your company (sponsored event will be assigned)
• 2 free conference registrations
• Name recognition at announcements
• Name on signage on main stage
• Marketing piece added to registration packet

Gold Sponsor - $2,000

• (2) 6 ft Vendor table (twice the space!)
• Name and logo listed on State Conference website
• Lunch on Thursday for 2 representatives
• Event sponsored by company with signage (sponsored event will be assigned)
• 1 free conference registrations
• Name recognition at announcements
• Name on signage on main stage
• Marketing piece added to registration packet

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

• 6 ft Vendor table
• Name listed on State Conference website
• Lunch on Thursday for 2 representatives
• Invitation to networking opportunities for 2 representatives
• Event sponsored by company with signage (sponsored event will be assigned)
• Name recognition at announcements
• Marketing piece added to registration packet

Bronze Sponsor - $500

• 6 ft Vendor table
• Name listed on State Conference website
• Lunch on Thursday for 2 representatives
• Invitation to networking opportunities for 2 representatives (additional cost)
• Snack break sponsored by company with signage (sponsored event will be assigned)
• Marketing piece added to registration packet

Vendor - $350

• 6 ft Vendor table
• Name listed on state conference website
• Lunch on Thursday for 2 representatives
• Invitation to networking opportunities (additional cost)

Additional Details:

NOTE:  If you selected a sponsorship level, you will be assigned an event to sponsor.  If you have a preference on which event, please contact Julie Plunkett (hr.julie.plunkett@gmail.com).  South Dakota SHRM retains the right to control content and layout of Sponsor areas and advertising materials.  

MARKETING PIECES:  Please have marketing materials mailed to Julie Plunkett by April 15, 2022.  PO Box 124, Kranzburg, SD 57245

DOOR PRIZES:  Please provide a door prize to be given away at your booth as one of many drawings offered throughout the conference.  

CANCELLATION NOTICE:  Cancellations received by April 15, 2022, will receive a 50% refund.  No refunds after April 15,2022.

SET UP:  Sponsors may set up Thursday morning starting at 7 am.  Electricity will be available, but you will be responsible for bringing your own equipment including extension cords, backdrops, etc.