Marketing Opportunities for Consultants & Vendors
Encouraging Stronger Leadership in Rural Michigan since 1998.
Enroll in Business Partner Program
The MATS Business Partner Program is a unique opportunity to provide your firm or organization with greater marketing exposure while assisting MATS in its efforts to provide township supervisors with important information on complex municipal issues. More . . .
Present Education Sessions
MATS relies on expert consultants as partners in our ability to provide high quality, indepth education to our members on current and emerging topics that are of critical concern to townships. "This is the most interactive group I've ever presented for! Their desire for knowledge is really impressive," say most of our presenters. In additiona to offering nearly 20 conference sessions at the Spring and Fall MATS education conferences, the association maintains a database of consultants who are willing to travel anywhere in the state to present sessions for smaller groups of township officials.
Exhibit at Vendor Receptions - Next reception, Thursday, April 26, 2012,
The Park Place Hotel, in beautiful downtown Traverse City
"This was by far the most valuable two hours of exhibit time our firm has spent in years!" said more than one exhibitor at the last MATS exhibit reception. The township supervisor is both the chief administrative officer for the township (meaning that they request and review RFPs), and and elected officials who votes on contract approval. MATS exhibit receptions are casual events designed to assist you in building relationships. Supervisors are encouraged to approach the event as a valuable part of the education conference, and to come prepared to ask the exhibitors questions. This is a key opportunity for consultants to prove their knowledge and expertise to the township officials who matter most in the decision making process.
Sponsor Conference Events or Meals
Your business' success relies on townships. What better way to thank your clients (and attract the attention of future clients) than by sponsoring a conference meal or other event? Your participation as a conference sponsor helps to defray the overall cost of the conference, providing officials' with the ability to affordably attend the education conference. Sponsors introduce the event, receive program advertising and often are able to offer a short educational presentation.
Advertise in Conference Programs
Why advertise? Because if your potential clients don't know your name, they won't call. Advertising in targeted media, such as the MATS conference programs, is one of the most economical ways for you to put your name and message in front of your top target audience.
