CAPIO Annual Conference 2013
Napa Valley, California
April 16-19
More than 100 communications professionals will join us once again in 2013! The conference will be held at the beautiful Embassy Suites, Napa Valley just minutes away from the vibrant town of Napa. The newly renovated Embassy Suites will be a perfect venue for learning, reconnecting with your fellow PIOs and building relationships with communication partners. Download our AGENDA AT A GLANCE (2 pgs), or view the FULL AGENDA. We look forward to seeing you there!
LOCATION:
1075 California Boulevard
Napa, CA 94559
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations that occur by April 4 will be charged a $75 administrative fee and the refund check will be sent after the conference concludes. Cancellations after April 4 will not be entitled to a refund but may transfer their registration to another attendee. There are no refunds for awards dinner only registrations.
Thanks to those who submit 123 entries for the Excellence in Communications Awards!
Conference Agenda Highlights: (Download Agenda at a Glance Here)
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Brian Wright is Senior Director of Communications for Visit California, an industry-led nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. Brian oversees all of Visit California’s communications and public relations efforts, including public affairs, media relations, industry communications and speaking engagements.
Brian has more than a decade of executive-level experience in the travel industry from his role as Director of Marketing for Delaware North Companies (DNC) Parks and Resorts at Yosemite National Park. Prior to his role at Yosemite, he oversaw DNC sales, marketing and e-business efforts at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He also served as Chair of Visit California’s Communications Committee, where he was extensively involved in a myriad of the organization’s marketing and communications initiatives.
Travel and tourism generated $102.3 billion in revenue for California businesses in 2011, directly supported jobs for 893,000 Californians and generated $6.3 billion in state and local tax revenues. Tourism is California’s fourth-largest employer and fifth-largest contributor to the gross state product.
Brian is currently a resident of Sacramento, where he lives with his wife and two children.
John Shirey, City Manager for the City of Sacramento, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City including a total annual budget of $1.06 billion and a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees. In addition to providing leadership and direction to all City departments, Mr. Shirey makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council as appropriate concerning the operation, annual budget, and future needs of the City.
Prior to his appointment as City Manager, Mr. Shirey was the Executive Director of the California Redevelopment Association for nine years. He has also served in senior executive positions as City Manager of Cincinnati, Assistant City Manager of Long Beach and Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Los Angeles County. Mr. Shirey is a “Credentialed Manager” through the International City/County Management Association and is active in a number of professional organizations including American Society for Public Administration, International Economic Development Council, Government Finance Officers Association, and Urban Land Institute. He is a Fellow in the National Academy of Public Administration. Mr. Shirey is also a USA Track & Field Association Certified Master Official.
EDUCATION SESSION TOPICS
Topics include multimedia tips/tricks, using research data to help drive decisions, public speaking techniques, engaging multicultural communities, using google tools and much more! A Full Conference Agenda is available here. Questions? Please contact our conference chair, Keri Dent.
TRAVEL:
Flying in for the conference?
(SFO) San Francisco International, 59 Miles / 1 hour and 15 minutes **
(OAK) Oakland International, 58 Miles / 1 hour and 10 minutes **
(SAC) Sacramento International, 61 Miles / 1 hour and 20 minutes
**Evans Transportation Airporter Service from SFO and OAK - www.evanstransportation.com, 707 255-1559 - Cost is $45 (CASH ONLY) one way to be dropped off at the Embassy Suites. Visit their website for further details.
Hotel parking is free. For directions to the hotel, click here.
Quick Links:
2013 Conference Powerpoints/Handouts
2012 Conference Powerpoints/Handouts
J. Lindsay Wolf PIO Institute
2013 Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Reach more than 300 member agencies and a statewide core group of communication professionals! DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE
The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) is a statewide core group of communication professionals ranging from state government, cities, counties, school districts, water and air pollution control districts, parks and open space districts, private PR firms, municipal television channels, public safety agencies, and much more.
For more than 40 years, CAPIO has advanced the public information and communications profession to improve customer satisfaction in local government and the private sector.
This is your opportunity to reach professional communicators and agency management who influence and make critical decisions to benefit their organizations and the public.
Sponsorship Inquiries:
Melissa Bartolome, Sponsorship Chair
(858) 361-5593 or melissabartolome@hotmail.com
Keri Dent, CAPIO 2nd VP, Katz & Associates
(916) 492-0923 or kdent@katzandassociates.com
Krista Noonan, CAPIO President, CALSTRS
(916) 414-1400 or knoonan@calstrs.com
For your consideration, the CAPIO sponsorship advantages include:
- More than 300 member agencies that take full notice of conference sponsors and exhibitors.
- Person-to-person contact with influential parties or key decision makers in member organizations.
- Affordable sponsorship benefits that can leverage exposure through annual conference materials, electronic publications, and Web sites
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Traditionally the conference averages 175 attendees who make excellent customers and great referrals!
Sponsorship Levels
DOWNLOAD COMMITMENT FORM TODAY!
Diamond Sponsorship $5,000
- Sponsorship (exclusive to no more than one company per industry) of the CAPIO Annual Excellence in Communications Awards Dinner. Includes sponsor logo acknowledgement on the tables, a one-page ad in the awards program and recognition during the awards event.
- Two complimentary CAPIO memberships.3
- Two complimentary full conference registrations (not including hotel costs).
- Opportunity to present during one 75-minute conference session.
- One 10’x30’ exhibit booth in premium location.
- Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.
Platinum Sponsorship $2,500
- Sponsorship of the Conference Opening Keynote Session (taking place on Wed., April 13). Includes sponsor acknowledgement on the tables, a half-page ad in the awards program and recognition during the keynote session.
- One complimentary CAPIO membership.
- Two complimentary full conference registrations (not including hotel costs).
- Opportunity to present during one 75-minute conference session.
- One 10’x20’ exhibit booth.
- Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.
Conference Flash Drive Sponsor $2,000
- Exclusive sponsorship of the CAPIO conference flash drive, filled with conference content including presentations, rosters and handouts.
- Your company logo and Web site will be printed on the flash drive.
- One complimentary CAPIO membership.
- One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
- One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
- Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.
Gold Sponsorship $1,500
- Sponsorship of one CAPIO Conference Reception (Networking Receptions taking place in the evenings on Wed., April 13 or Thurs., April 14). Includes sponsor logo acknowledgement at entry to event and recognition during the reception.
- One complimentary CAPIO membership.
- One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
- One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
- Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.
Silver Sponsorship $750
- One complimentary full conference registration (not including hotel costs).
- One 10’x10’ exhibit booth.
- Sponsorship acknowledgement in awards program.
- Sponsorship logo acknowledgement on conference signage, CAPIO’s Web site, in CAPIO’s “Communicator” newsletter, and Sponsor ribbon at conference.