Below is a list of 2012 Cooperative Marketing options.

Make checks payable to:
Destination Michigan
Attn: Christine Marshall
4020 Copper View
Suite 130
Traverse City, MI 49684

If you have questions, contact Kim Corcoran 231-941-8500 or 734-646-0791 (cell)

Note: The fees below only cover booth fees, sponsorship fees, reception expenses and sales call expenses. They do not include travel expenses, hotel and meals to attend the tradeshows, conferences, sponsorships, receptions and sales missions. Please budget for these expenses.         

Cooperative Marketing Options

MMPI Michigan Event Industry Day, Jan 31
  • Share of “Industry Speaker” sponsorship
  • Share in exhibit table – bring collateral materials
  • Participate in prize drawing for additional exposure
  • Registration for the event is separate expense (on own)

Price: $500.00
Detroit Area Planner to Partner Reception, Mar 14
  • St. Patrick’s Day theme and entertainment
  • Ability to bring (2) representatives, booth or pull up banner
  • Donation of a drawing gift is required
  • Estimated 30-40 qualified meeting planner attendees

Price: $500.00
MMPI Annual Education Conference, Mar 26-27
  • Share of breakfast sponsorship
  • Decorate tables in your theme/promotional items
  • Share in exhibit table – bring collateral materials
  • Participate in prize drawing for additional exposure
  • Registration for the event is separate expense (on own)

Price: $500.00
Lansing Sales Appointments, Apr 24-25
  • Limit 6 partners
  • Lansing area sales appointments
  • Meet with 8-10 executives/planners 
  • Planners LOVE that they are able to meet with several destinations at one time
  • One representative in each appointment

Price: $500.00
Michigan Meetings Expo, May 23
  • Ability to have (2) representatives, booth or pull up banner
  • Includes half day of education, breakfast, lunch and tradeshow
  • Donation of drawing gift is required
  • Estimated 80-100 qualified meeting planner attendees
  • All exhibitors receive planner profiles outlining meeting needs

Price: $900.00
Lansing Sales Appointments, June 12-13
  • Limit 6 partners      
  • Lansing area sales appointments
  • Meet with 8-10 executives/planners 
  • Planners LOVE that they are able to meet with several destinations at one time
  • One representative in each appointment

Price: $500.00
OrgPro Sponsorship, July 9-11
  • Share in agreed upon sponsorship
  • Decorate tables in your theme/promotional items
  • A summary of marketplace appointments and leads will be distributed to partners
  • You can sponsor your own event at OrgPro and partner with DM for double exposure!

Price: $700.00
CMP Summit Sponsorship (MSAE), Oct 11-12
  • Share in agreed upon sponsorship – those interested will be contacted to discuss
  • 5th Year Anniversary of CMP Summit – to be held at Grand Hotel

Price: $500.00
Grand Rapids Taste of Michigan Reception, Oct 9
  • Featuring food & beverage from all areas of Michigan
  • Ability to bring (2) representatives, booth or pull up banner
  • Donation of a drawing gift and Michigan-based dessert is required
  • Estimated 30-40 qualified meeting planner attendees

Price: $500.00
Detroit Sales Appointments, Oct 16-17
  • Limit 6 partners      
  • Detroit area sales appointments
  • Meet with 8-10 executives/planners 
  • Planners LOVE that they are able to meet with several destinations at one time
  • One representative in each appointment

Price: $500.00
Destination Michigan Showcase, Nov 7
  • Ability to have (2) representatives in attendance
  • Ability to bring a pull up banner or easel & sign, collateral piece, business cards
  • Donation of drawing gift is requested
  • Estimated 100 qualified meeting planner attendees

Price: $800.00