Overview
While private industry often has a wealth of expertise and resources, county governments have unique needs. TAC's Premium Associate Program provides an environment for developing collaborative and innovative solutions to improve county operations and allow counties to be better informed about the opportunities available in the marketplace.

This program features six levels of Premier Associates with increasing access to county decision-makers, unique educational opportunities to learn county purchasing policies and procedures, timely information through TAC publications and forums for addressing mutual issues and concerns. Premium associate levels combine the Basic Associate benefits with other corporate opportunities such as advertising in County magazine, sponsorships of TAC educational events and exhibiting at TAC conferences. Unique to this program is the opportunity for businesses to create a customized package and receive additional benefits.

Premium Associates are established on an annual, renewable basis. Businesses interested in becoming a premium level associate are required to fill out an Associate Program Application.

Premium Associate Levels

Contributing $1,000–$2,499

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $500-$2,499 worth of sponsorship, exhibiting and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Contributing Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at a TAC event;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorship at events you sponsor; and
• Special designation as Contributing Associate on TAC’s web site.

Leadership $2,500–$4,999

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $2,000-$4,999 worth of sponsorship, exhibiting, and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Leadership Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at TAC events;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorship at events you sponsor; and
• Special designation as a Leadership Associate on TAC’s web site.

Bronze $5,000–$9,999

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $4,500-$9,999 worth of sponsorship, exhibiting, and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Bronze Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at TAC events;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorships at events you sponsor;
• Special designation as a Bronze Associate on TAC’s web site;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorships at events you sponsor; and;
• Special designation as a Bronze Associate on TAC’s web site.

Silver $10,000–$24,999

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $9,500-$24,999 worth of sponsorship, exhibiting and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Silver Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at TAC events;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorships at sponsored events;
• Listing in TAC’s Annual Member Report;
• Special designation as a Silver Associate on TAC’s web site, and;
• Logo listing in TAC’s Annual Calendar sent to all county officials.

Gold $25,000–$29,999

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $24,500-$29,999 worth of sponsorship, exhibiting and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all  printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Gold Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at TAC events;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorships at sponsored events;
• Listing in TAC’s Annual Member Report;
• Special designation as a Gold Associate on TAC’s web site;
• One-quarter page black and white advertisement in TAC’s Annual Calendar sent to all county officials; and
• Customized services to assist you in reaching your marketing goals.

Premier $30,000+

Combines Basic Associate benefits with your choice of $25,500+ worth of sponsorship, exhibiting and/or advertising opportunities and offers as additional benefits:

• Listing in all printed programs related to events in which you participate;
• Recognition as a Premier Associate at TAC’s Annual Conference;
• Prime location when exhibiting at TAC events;
• Displayed acknowledgement of sponsorships at sponsored events;
• Listing in TAC’s Annual Member Report;
• Special designation as a Premier Associate on TAC’s web site;
• One-half page B&W advertisement in TAC’s Annual Calendar sent to all county officials;
• Customized services to assist you in reaching your marketing goals; and
• Membership in the President’s Circle of Associates, with your name on a plaque in the TAC events center and designation as an advisory associate.

Need More Information?
For more information contact Kali O'Neill at 800-456-5974.