Since 2016, the formal SPAR program has provided the professional pest management industry with a designated, dedicated voice on state policy and regulatory issues. Along with NPMA Staff, their proactive engagement enhances our industry's approach to complex challenges facing our industry.  

In-Person Events

Legislative Day SPAR Program: $7,500

Our premier advocacy event cannot be missed! This sponsorship puts you front and center during our SPAR program, focused on state-level legislative and regulatory issues. 
This sponsorship includes:

• Five (5) minutes opening remarks
• Logo recognition on event agenda
• Logo included on PowerPoint deck

PestWorld SPAR Reception: $7,500

Following our in-person Public Policy Committee meeting during NPMA’s conference, this reception allows our SPARs, Public Policy Committee members, and PestWorld guests time to network and debrief with other policy wonks.

• Opportunity to address attendees for five (5) minutes at the beginning of the reception
• Logo recognition on event napkins 

Association Impact Meeting (AIM): $7,500

Held alongside the fall Association Leadership Forum, SPARs will gather in Washington, DC in November to recap state legislative sessions, discuss impacts of the 2024 election, hear from DC-based public policy thought leaders, and prepare for the year ahead. 

• Opening remarks
• Logo recognition on event agenda and PowerPoint deck
• Logo included on event napkins

Virtual Events

Monthly SPAR Call: $5,000

SPARs and NPMA Staff provide round-robin updates on state activities and share experiences/lessons learned with each other.

• Logo recognition on agenda and on monthly bill track
• Opportunity to address group for two (2) minutes at the beginning of the call 

SPAR Summer Series: $5,000

When the state legislatures have adjourned, SPAR calls will transition into exclusive programming bringing in advocacy professionals to discuss state-level trends, emerging issues, and best practices for volunteer advocates.

• Logo recognition on agenda and on monthly bill track
• Opportunity to address group for two (2) minutes at the beginning of the call

Resources

SPAR Toolkit: $10,000

Sponsor the one-stop-shop for NPMA's advocacy needs! The online library will feature resources to assist new and experienced SPARs, including testimony builders, talking points, onboarding materials and issue specific one-pager templates.

• Logo included on 6+ testimony builders and one-pager templates
• Logo recognition and message on toolkit landing page  

For more information on any of these opportunities, contact publicpolicy@pestworld.org.