SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES IN 2025

NIFDA Annual Convention Overview
You are invited to join the National Independent Flag Dealers Association (NIFDA) in Safety Harbor, FL (Tampa), on October 19-21, 2025. The Annual NIFDA Convention is the only national summit for flag dealers, manufacturers, and associated businesses and organizations. This is your best opportunity to meet face-to-face to build relationships with flag industry leaders seeking to connect with companies like yours!

What is NIFDA?
NIFDA is a nonprofit trade association committed to the manufacture and sales of U.S. flags made in America and supports its members within the flag and flagpole industry. The annual Convention is the Association’s central event, providing 2-1/2 days of professional development, purposeful networking, motivational speakers, and industry discussions. 

Who Attends?
NIFDA members represent the top 10% of the flag industry. Get unmatched access to convention attendees, including:

  • business owners & decision-makers

  • brick-and-mortar flag stores

  • e-commerce flag resellers

  • flagpole installers & technicians

  • custom flag/banner makers

  • flag and flagpole manufacturers

  • supporting industries & suppliers

Why Sponsor? 
Maximize your company’s outreach as a sponsor of #NIFDA2025. Times have changed, sales teams are strained, and customer visits have vanished. This is your chance to call on more than 50 customers in one streamlined visit. 

Whether you earn maximum visibility at the platinum level as a special events sponsor, choose to be recognized with gold, silver, or bronze sponsorships, or keep it simple as an exhibitor, the Convention offers the opportunity to share your technologies, products, and services with prospective clients and strengthen relationships with current customers. 

✨ Steal the Show with a SPECIAL Sponsorship Package ✨

[NEW] Lanyard Sponsor ($750 Add-On) – Ensure your brand is seen all day, every day by sponsoring the event lanyards worn by every attendee. This is an “Add-On” which can only be added to a Gold or Platinum package.

Bag Sponsor ($975 Add-On) – Put your logo front and center on every attendee's bag, ensuring prime exposure throughout the event. This is an “Add-On” which can only be added on to a Gold or Platinum package.

Sunset Luau Welcome Reception ($7500) – Welcome attendees as the Platinum Event Sponsor of the Sunset Luau Welcome Reception at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. This premier sponsorship puts your brand front and center with branded tiki cups and napkins at the bar, a signature cocktail, and a dedicated table for networking or marketing. Plus, enjoy prominent sponsor recognition throughout the event with on-site signage.

Wildly Wonderful Awards Banquet ($5000) – Position your company in the spotlight as the Platinum Event Sponsor of the Awards Banquet. Hosted at the Tampa Zoo with a “Zoo-fari” theme, animal encounters, and a wild raffle prize, this unforgettable evening puts your brand front and center. Enjoy a front-row VIP table for eight, logo placement on banquet TVs, recognition at each table, and a dedicated space for your step-and-repeat banner—ensuring maximum visibility throughout the night.

Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis to active NIFDA members who register for convention.

The Non-Attendee Exhibitor level ($900) is available to sponsors who exhibit at the Industry Expo but do not register to attend convention.