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2025 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities


Conference and Exhibition Dates: October 13 and 14, 2025



You have the solutions | We have the audience


Whether you're looking for brand recognition, meaningful moments of engagement, or opportunities to educate
, we have a way for you to do it all - and we love to collaborate on new ways to bring value to our audience and business to your bottom line.

The 2025 MNSHRM Annual State Conference presents a unique opportunity to connect directly to over 700 HR professionals. Our annual conference attracts attendees from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The conference is the largest gathering of HR professionals throughout the year in Minnesota and provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure with your key customer audiences.         

    • Partnering with MNSHRM as a sponsor or exhibitor will give you the opportunity to:
    • Launch new products and services
    • Collect high-quality sales leads
    • Build brand awareness
    • Cultivate customer relationships
    • Meet with your current business partners and see if they are offering new product lines or new business solutions to support your organization

2025 State Conference Exhibitor Booth - $2,500 


Looking for a little face time with key influencers?
This is your opportunity to connect face-to-face and show your product/service first-hand.

Includes

  • Exhibition in the Exhibit Hall on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14
  • 8' x 10' booth space with draping, 6’ wrapped table, 2 folding chairs and corporate signage (for booths purchased before August 30, 2025)
  • Two booth attendee registrations including all conference meals
  • Option to purchase one additional booth attendee ticket for $175 (A max of three registrations per booth)
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through our conference app

2025 State Conference Sponsorship Opportunities


Become a partner of MNSHRM with a mixture of advertising and meaningful connections through the conference
.

All sponsorships Include

          • Exhibition in the Main Foyer on Monday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 14  - unless otherwise noted
          • 8' x 10' booth space with draping, 6’ wrapped table, 2 folding chairs and corporate signage 
          • Two booth attendee registrations including all conference meals
          • One additional booth attendee ticket can be purchased for $175 (a max of three registrations per booth - two free, one paid)
          • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
          • Corporate branding on the conference app, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
          • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
          • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

Reserve your spot to be a Sponsor today!

Exclusive Meal and Event Opportunities

$7,500 - Corporate Event Sponsor

  • Logo on attendee name badges with the MNSHRM logo
  • Ten minutes of podium time during Monday Lunch
  • Introduction at Monday lunch as corporate event sponsor
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • Logo on Event Welcome signage with the MNSHRM logo
  • Includes MNSHRM attendee list for one-time use (pre-conference)
  • One email blasts to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
  • Option to place corporate banner on speaker stage during Monday lunch (sponsor provided)
  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings during Monday lunch (sponsor provided)
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through our conference app

$5,500 - Monday morning keynote speaker sponsor 

                  • Exclusive sponsor for Monday morning lunch keynote speaker
                  • Introduction prior to keynote address as the Monday morning keynote speaker sponsor
                  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
                  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
                  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
                  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
                  • Option to place corporate banner on speaker stage during Monday breakfast (sponsor provided)
                  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings during Monday breakfast (sponsor provided)
                  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through our the conference app

$5,500 - Tuesday lunch keynote speaker sponsor 

                  • Exclusive sponsor for Tuesday lunch keynote speaker
                  • Introduction prior to keynote address as the Tuesday lunch keynote speaker sponsor
                  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
                  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
                  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
                  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
                  • Option to place corporate banner on speaker stage during Tuesday lunch (sponsor provided)
                  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings during Tuesday lunch (sponsor provided)
                  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through our the conference app


$5,000 Keycard Sponsor

                • Company logo on hotel keycard provided to guests at check-in
                • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
                • Introduction Monday morning as the keycard sponsor
                • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
                • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
                • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
                • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app
                • The sponsor is responsible for the additional cost of development of the keycards - approximately $2,500. Design of keycard must be approved by MNSHRM.

$5,000 – Wifi Sponsor

  • Ten minutes of podium time during Tuesday lunch
  • Unique SSID (?)
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
  • Introduction Monday morning as the Wifi sponsor
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
  • Option to place corporate banner on speaker stage during Tuesday lunch (sponsor provided)
  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings during Tuesday lunch (sponsor provided)
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

$5,000 - Whova conference app Sponsor

  • Ten minutes of podium time in front of all attendees during Tuesday breakfast
  • Introduction Monday morning as the Whova App Sponsor
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
  • Option to place corporate banner on speaker stage during Tuesday breakfast (sponsor provided)
  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings during Tuesday breakfast (sponsor provided)
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

$4,500 - Monday afternoon happy hour sponsor

  • Ten minutes of podium time during Monday dinner
  • Introduction during Monday dinner as the happy hour sponsor
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
  • Singage at bars during happy hour
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

$3,500 - Sunday evening dinner sponsor for leadership and conference team (approximately 30 attendees) 

  • Ten minutes of podium time in front of attendees of leadership dinner
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
  • Introduction during general session as Sunday evening leadership dinner sponsor
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
  • Option to place corporate banner near bar during the leadership dinner (sponsor provided)
  • Option to place corporate materials on place settings for leadership dinner (sponsor provided)
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app


2025 State Conference In-Person Breakout Speaker Room Sponsorships 


$4,000 - In-Person Breakout Room Sponsor

  • Opportunity to introduce all breakout speakers in your sponsored room throughout the conference and provide company materials on table outside of room  
  • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
Available Rooms - see map below for details:
      • Anoka  
      • Isanti  
      • Owatonna 
  • Two attendee registrations including all conference meals
  • Option to purchase one additional booth attendee ticket for $150
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app



2025 State Conference Meal and Break Sponsorships

Inclusions for sponsorships are listed below sponsorship heading. Meal and break sponsorships do not include an exhibit booth.

$2,000 - Monday morning break sponsor 

  • Signage at break stations during Monday break 
  • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
  • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
  • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
  • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $3,000 - Monday lunch sponsor 

    • Signage at buffets during Monday lunch
    • Introduction during Monday lunch as Monday lunch sponsor
    • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $2,000 - Monday afternoon break sponsor 

    • Signage at break stations during Monday break 
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $3,000 - Monday dinner sponsor 

    • Signage at buffets during Monday evening dinner
    • Introduction during Monday evening dinner as Monday evening dinner sponsor
    • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $3,000 - Tuesday breakfast sponsor 

    • Signage at buffets during Tuesday breakfast
    • Introduction during Tuesday breakfast as Tuesday breakfast sponsor
    • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $2,000 - Tuesday morning break sponsor 

    • Signage at break stations during Monday break 
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app

    $3,000 - Tuesday lunch sponsor 

    • Signage at buffets during Tuesday lunch
    • Introduction during Tuesday lunch as Tuesday lunch sponsor
    • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
    • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
    • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
    • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within 12 months of purchase
    • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through the conference app


      $4,500 - Monday afternoon happy hour sponsor
      • Ten minutes of podium time during Monday dinner
      • Introduction during Monday dinner as the happy hour sponsor  
      • Booth in Main Foyer during entire conference
      • Singage at bars during happy hour
      • Corporate branding on the conference app, throughout the conference, the MNSHRM website and on MNSHRM social media channels
      • Profile set up on the Whova conference app with direct connection to attendees
      • One email blast to all 3,000 contact in the MNSHRM database within twelve months of purchase
      • Optional: raffle prize to be drawn through our conference app



      For additional sponsorship questions and information, contact our 2025 MNSHRM State Conference Team

      State Conference Director
      Susan Shold

       MNSHRM Executive Director
      Shannon Wild


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