GOLDEN GATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

GOLDEN GATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

What is the Golden Gate Restaurant Association? In 2016, we ll celebrate the GGRA s 80th anniversary. Founded by restaurateurs in 1936, to give restaurants a collective voice and bargaining power, the GGRA has evolved to be the singular representation and one-stop resource for the restaurant and foodservice industry in the Bay Area and beyond. The GGRA exists to advocate for restaurants unique interests. We do that within the corridors of City Hall and through education and training programs to make sure our members are apprised of evolving legislation and stay in compliance. We celebrate and showcase our members through great annual events like Eat Drink SF and SF Restaurant week. Our member community includes restaurants of all sizes and profiles and we have a valuable network of resources to support them through all stages of growth.

What is the Industry Conference? As a part out the GGRA s signature consumer event, Eat Drink SF (formerly known as SF Chefs), we originally created a number of business and networking panels geared towards the industry only during Festival week. The sold-out classes, featuring the Bay Area s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers and mixologists, focused on key issues and trends affecting our region. In response to the overwhelming popularity and interest from the culinary community, we have developed a two-day program which will be it s own separate event two weeks prior to Eat Drink SF. The program will include keynote speakers, hands-on cooking classes, cooking demos, beverage classes, and networking sessions. Attendees range from line cooks to general managers to chefs to restaurateurs (of all sizes of restaurants) and include some of the most influential culinary professionals in Northern California. Join us Sunday, July 26 Monday, July 27, 2015!

Schedule of Events This is a proposed schedule. Subject to Change. Sunday, July 26 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Opening Remarks Opening Keynote Speaker(s) 11:30 a.m. Morning breakout sessions Hands-On Technique Cooking Demo Two Business Panels 1:00p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. Networking Break 2:30 p.m. Afternoon breakout sessions Hands-On Technique Cooking Demo Business Panel Beverage Class(es) 4:00 p.m. Day 1 Ends Cocktail Networking Reception Monday, July 27 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Morning Keynote Speaker(s) 11:30 a.m. Morning breakout sessions Hands-On Technique Cooking Demo Two Business Panels 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. Networking Break 2:30 p.m. Afternoon breakout sessions Hands-On Technique Cooking Demo Business Panel Beverage Class(es) 4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks Closing Keynote Speaker(s) 5:15 p.m. End of Conference 9:00 p.m. Industry-Only After-Party

2015 Sponsorship Benefits SPONSOR LOGO INCLUSION "Presented By" Status Entry Signage Enhanced and Prominent Logo Placement in Signage and Advertising Title $30,000 Platinum $10,000 Print Advertising (if applicable) Marketing Collateral Event Program Full-Page Ad in Event Program PowerPoint Slide on Main Auditorium Stage GGRA Industry Conference Newsletter Template Gold $5,000 Silver $2,500 GGRA Industry Conference Web Page (hosted on GGRA Web Site) Homepage Footer with Sponsor Link GGRA Industry Conference Web Page: Exclusive Top of the Page Banner Ad NON-SPONSOR LOGO MENTIONS Regional Press Release(s) All All 2 1 Social Media (Facebook and Twitter) ON-SITE ACTIVATION Opportunity to contribute item to Chef Gift Bag (within guidelines) Opportunity to program a business panel in conjunction with GGRA. The class will also be listed as "Presented By" Opportunity to be included in a business panel (i.e. moderate or as a panelist) Opportunity to design a Cooking or Beverage Demo in conjunction with the GGRA. The class will also be listed as "Presented By". Opportunity to design/program an Interactive Cooking Demo (in conjunction with GGRA) and Sponsor Equipment prominently featured in the Class. The class will also be listed as "Presented By". Oppprtunity to be Presenting Sponsor of Lunch Day 1 and/or Day 2 (sponsor is responsible for all costs associated with the luncheon) TICKETS Tickets to GGRA Industry Conference 8 6 4 2 Tickets to Cocktail Networking Reception - if applicable (Sunday Afternoon Only) 8 6 4 2 Tickets to Industry Only After-Party (Monday Evening Only) 8 6 4 2 Additional Sponsor/Company Representative tickets available for purchase at discounted rate INCREMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AVAILABLE Chef Gift Bag Sponsor (exclusive logo placement alongside Eat Drink SF logo of bag given to all participating chefs) *Base price, custom may require additional cost $2,500++ $5,000++

Why the GGRA Industry Conference? For nearly 80 years, the GGRA has been proud to represent the restaurant and foodservice industry s voice, support its advancement, and elevate its profile in the community and beyond. The members of the GGRA account for more than 20 percent of restaurants in SF (approximately 1,000) with some of the biggest restaurant groups in the Bay Area including Bacchus Management Group, Back of the House, High Flying Foods, Real Restaurants Group, and Lark Creek Restaurant Group Our members include four of the 100 highest grossing restaurants in the United States (The Slanted Door, Scoma s, Boulevard, and Cliff House) Target Audience More than 250+ key influencers and decision-makers in the Bay Area food & beverage community Chefs Sommeliers & Mixologists Beverage Directors Restaurateurs/Owners General Managers As well as the future influencers including line cooks, sous chefs, and front-of-the-house service staff

Participants Sponsors gain access to an influential community. Here is a sampling of past participants Matthew Accarrino SPQR (SF) Dave Arnold Museum of Food & Drink (NYC) Stuart Brioza State Bird Provisions (SF) Sean Brock Husk (Charleston, SC) Justin Cogley Aubergine (Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA) Dominique Crenn Atelier Crenn (SF) Brad Farmerie Fagiani s, Public and The Thomas (Napa Valley) Jon Gasparini Rye (SF) Joyce Goldstein Author Laurence Jossel nopa (SF) David Kinch Manresa (Los Gatos, CA) Mourad Lahlou Aziza (SF) Corey Lee Benu (SF) Adriano Paganini Beretta, Lolinda, & Super Duper Burgers (SF) Daniel Patterson Coi (SF) Charles Phan Slanted Door Group (SF) Evan Rich Rich Table (SF) Joshua Skenes Saison(SF) Craig Stoll Delfina Restaurant Group (SF) The Bon Viviants Trick Dog (SF)

THANK YOU! For more information, please contact: Layla Azimi p. 415-782-2071 e. layla@ggra.org