IFA Cleveland News

Hello everyone,

As discussed in the past IFA meetings, we are always looking to grow the organization, increase membership, and create an educational and worthwhile presence in the local Cleveland transportation market. For the past few years, a topic of discussion has been the turnout and budget for the annual event that defines the IFA here in Cleveland. We really want to increase the number of customers who attend and throw a wonderful, talked about event, that will help to grow the organization and promote the economy and available transportation services here.

It was brought up that we could open up a "sponsorship" availability for the event to generate more money to offer better locations for the events, and obviously the best food and drink we can provide to our customers. The IFA is considered a fraternal organization through the nature and history of the association, but the bi laws do not prohibit any kind of member sponsorship for the events.　

This year the event will be held at the Hofbrauhaus downtown and is sure to be one of the best.  It will be a brand new venue at the time of the event and they are extremely excited to work with us.　 To be able to throw the caliber of event needed, members are able to sponsor any amount of money they would like, and with that will come an acknowledgement of some sort. A major sponsor can donate one of their banners, others can be acknowledged on handouts for the trivia game, members are able to sponsor a certain drink, appetizer, etc and be acknowledged on a sign for that.

Please do not feel obligated to do so, but by opening this up to the members we can increase the budget and work at growing our organization.　

Another area of financial growth is advertising, and for next year’s roster there will be an opportunity to purchase a business card size, half page size, or full page advertisement for you company.

The current IFA board and officers thank you for your support and look forward to taking the association to the next level with you! Please contact myself or Michelle Panik at MSI for info on sponsorship.

 

Prepared by Kristi Buckholz, 2014 IFA President