In mid-January, I found myself at Urban Hill mingling with AIA members and allied partners. There was lots of laughter, great food and cocktails, and vibrant discussions about the AEC industry. The event was AIA Utah’s annual sponsor appreciation night, our chance to thank the sponsors who support our mission and help us provide quality events and education for our members.
Member dues cover a significant portion of AIA Utah’s budget. However, they are not enough to support committee work, unique programming, partnerships with sister organizations and our signature events like the scholarship golf tournament and annual fall conference.
The benefits of annual sponsorship to allied members are numerous. AIA Utah offers opportunities to interact with the local AEC community. Our events provide a space for collaboration and learning, promote current design and construction trends, and showcase product innovations. Our annual sponsors are able to keep their brand and products front and center. As an 800+ member association, they have access to architects across Utah, including the people who make key decisions. Our weekly Punchlist reaches thousands, and our social media accounts leverage communication with those interested in design/build initiatives.
I am relatively new to the AEC industry, so the evening at Urban Hill was a great opportunity to meet with current and prospective sponsors and put faces to the names I’ve heard over the last year. What struck me most, however, was the strong and warm connection so many in the industry have with each other. There is a genuine interest in supporting each other while also promoting the AEC profession and the built environment.
If you are an AIA member, please share your gratitude with our sponsors. We can’t thank them enough for their support and interest in architecture.
If you are a prospective sponsor, we’d love to chat more about the opportunities to partner. Feel free to reach out to me directly at ahroberts@aiautah.org.
To our current sponsors, one more thank you for your continued partnerships!
Angie
