Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities

Do you want to help get the word out to young people that careers in transportation are exciting, varied, and readily available? We have a variety of ways you can help.

Go! is made possible through grants and donations. Our sponsors share a common interest in helping recruit young people to study and pursue careers in transportation.

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2007–2008

Platinum

Sponsors who've contributed $7,500 or more include

Midwest Transportation Consortium, Iowa State University
National Center for Freight & Infrastructure Research & Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Iowa Concrete Paving Association and the National Concrete Pavement Technolgoy Center at Iowa State University (joint sponsorship)

Gold

Sponsors who've contributed $3,000–$6,000 include

Iowa State University Professional and Scientific Council, Retention and Recruitment Grant

Bronze

Sponsors who've contributed in-kind support or $500–$999 include

Women In Trucking, Inc.

2006–2007

Gold

Sponsors who've contributed $2,500 or more include

Associated General Contractors of Iowa Foundation (our very first sponsor!)
Iowa State University Professional and Scientific Council, Retention and Recruitment Grant (our first grant!)
Iowa State University Provost, Women's Enrichment Fund Mini Grant
Midwest Transportation Consortium, Iowa State University

Bronze

Sponsors who've contributed $250–$1,499 include

American Public Works Association, Iowa Chapter
Des Moines Truck Brokers
Iowa Laborers/Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Fund
Street Smarts

Sponsorship opportunities for 2007–2008

Amount of contribution	Piece being sponsored	Benefit to sponsor
Platinum: $7,500 and up (from one or more organizations)	Single issue: minimum of 3 feature articles and 5–6 departments	Issue’s theme will relate to sponsor’s area of interest (e.g., freight, safety, ITS); generally all the features and about half the departments relate to the theme “School spotlight” dept. on one or two schools of sponsor’s choice Sponsor’s name and link included on each article page and prominently mentioned on home page for that issue Sponsor’s name and link included on main sponsor page
Gold: $3,000–$6,000 ($1,000 per issue, min. $3,000)	Recurring column/department	Sponsor’s name and link included on column/dept page Sponsor’s name and link included on main sponsor page
Silver: $1,000	Feature article	Sponsor’s name and link included on feature article page Sponsor’s name and link included on main sponsor page
Bronze: $500 or In-kind (e.g., booth space)	Basic support	Sponsor’s name and link included on main sponsor page

For more information

For more information about becoming a sponsor, contact Michele Regenold, editor of Go!, editor@go-explore-trans.com or 515-296-0835.

Last updated: July 1, 2008