Sponsorship Program

The Midwest Gateway Chapter of HIMSS is the official local chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.

As one of the 49 affiliated chapters of HIMSS, an international not-for-profit organization with over 35,000 individual members, 520 corporate members and 120 not-for-profit organizations, we share the mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems.

The purpose of our Chapter is to provide healthcare and information technology professionals in our region with a forum to promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences, provide timely communication regarding emerging healthcare IT issues, and to assist membersand studentsin their professional growth.

We have over 700 members from healthcare provider organizations, medical schools and universities, technology developers, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. Our region encompasses the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Eastern and Central Missouri, and Southern Illinois.

The Midwest Gateway Chapter provides educational programs, networking events and activities to provide timely and relevant education, advocacy and information resources for legislators, visibility for the role of healthcare information technology and informatics in our region, and the professional development of students in healthcare informatics.

Becoming a sponsor of our Chapter gives your organization a direct and ongoing connection to our membership which represents senior management and upper level professionals from virtually every provider system, hospital and academic institution in our region.

Several levels are available and each provides outstanding marketing benefits while supporting our mission to provide educational, scholarship and networking opportunities for the healthcare in our region.

To become a sponsor or to learn more, please contact the Sponsorship Chair. 

PREMIER ELITE SPONSORS - $6500

  • Six complimentary tickets to each MGC Chapter Sponsored Educational and Networking Event
  • Member prices for MGC Chapter Co-Sponsored Educational Events and Conferences such as the Future of Healthcare Financing Annual Conference
  • Featured recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page complimentary for the length of your sponsorship
  • $2500 of your sponsorship dedicated to a Scholarship in your company name or other designee and public recognition at our Student Events
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at Educational Events
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events
  • Visual and verbal recognition of your sponsorship at annual events, such as our CIO Forum and Student Development Programs
  • Ability to recommend topics and speakers for Educational Events

PREMIER - $5000

  • Four complimentary tickets to each MGC Chapter Sponsored Educational and Networking Event
  • Member prices for MGC Chapter Co-Sponsored Educational Events and Conferences such as the Future of Healthcare Financing Annual Conference
  • Recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page complimentary for the length of your sponsorship 
  • $1000 of your sponsorship dedicated to a Scholarship in your company name or other designee and public recognition at our Student Events
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at Educational Events
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events
  • Recognition of your sponsorship at annual events, such as our CIO Forum and Student Development Programs

ELITE  - $3500

  • Two complimentary tickets to each MGC Chapter   Sponsored Educational and Networking Event
  • Member prices for MGC Chapter Co-Sponsored Educational Events and Conferences such as the Future of Healthcare Financing Annual Conference
  • Recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page complimentary for the length of your sponsorship 
  • $1000 of your sponsorship dedicated to our General Scholarship Fund
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at Educational and Student Events
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events
  • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship at annual events, such as our CIO Forum and Student Development Programs

EXECUTIVE PLUS - $2000

  • One complimentary ticket to each MGC Chapter Sponsored Educational and Networking Event
  • Member prices for MGC Chapter Co-Sponsored Educational Events and Conferences such as the Future of Healthcare Financing Annual Conference
  • Recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page complimentary for the length of your sponsorship 
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at Educational Events
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events
  • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship at annual events, such as our CIO Forum and Student Development Programs

EXECUTIVE  - $1000

  • Recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page complimentary for the length of your sponsorship 
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at Educational Events
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events
  • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship at annual events, such as our CIO Forum and Student Development Programs

SINGLE EVENT SPONSORSHIPS – May include one or more sponsors

  • Sponsors may underwrite the cost of Educational Events, Annual Events and Forums, Student Programs, and Networking Events to provide funding for speakers fees, travel expenses, food and beverage services
  • All topics and speakers are subject to the approval of the HIMSS MGC Board of Directors and may not include sales presentations for any specific product or company
  • Recognition on the MGC Website with your company logo displayed on our sponsorship page
  • Recognition in outbound emails to our members announcing the event
  • Verbal Recognition of your sponsorship at the event
  • Space available to display and distribute promotional materials at Educational Events

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS - $2000 minimum

  • The Midwest Gateway Chapter of HIMSS makes scholarships available to qualified applicants enrolled in undergraduate and graduate healthcare information technology programs in our service area
  • A minimum of $2000 is required and the award will be names for your company or a designee you wish to honor
  • Your donation is recognized at the event where the award is presented

Contact:    Dennis Carson, VP Sponsorships
        dennis.carson@dccarson.com 
        dcarson@e-imo.com
        Cell 314 308 3378