Become a CASP Business Affiliate
The CASP Business Affiliate Program provides companies that serve autism service provider organizations with a way to connect with the CASP community, increase visibility among autism service providers, and demonstrate their commitment to the field.
For $5,000 per year, CASP Business Affiliates receive:
Visibility to the CASP Community
- Listing in the CASP Business Affiliate Directory
- One Business Affiliate spotlight in a CASP newsletter during each renewal period
- Exclusive Annual Conference benefits
- 50% discount on an exhibit booth
- Priority booth selection before non-affiliate vendors
- Upgraded logo placement on conference signage
- Attendee list including attendee name and company (CASP does not share registrant contact information)
- Social media recognition as a conference exhibitor
- Opportunity to purchase additional hotel branding
- Member Compass Highlight
- Your organization's name, logo, and link to your website will be featured in every CASP Member's dashboard for 3 months following dues payment, giving recurring visibility to CASP Members when they log in to their member accounts.
- Annual Meeting Recognition
- While Business Affiliates do not participate in the Annual Membership Meeting, CASP recognizes and thanks Business Affiliates for their support of the autism services community during the meeting. Business Affiliate logos are displayed in a dedicated recognition slide presented to the full CASP membership.
- Opportunities to Share Expertise
- Affiliates are welcome to submit proposals for CASP webinars and conference breakout sessions. Opportunities are subject to CASP review and approval and do not guarantee acceptance or placement.
Eligibility
CASP Business Affiliates are companies, firms, and other entities that provide business and/or support services to autism service provider organizations.
To be considered:
- Your organization must not be a direct autism service provider.
- Your organization must provide business or support services to autism service provider organizations.
- Your organization must currently provide services to at least one CASP Member organization.
- A brief letter of support from a current CASP Member organization utilizing your services is required.
- Your organization must not be a direct competitor of CASP's endeavors.
Application & Approval
Applications may be submitted at any time and are reviewed quarterly.
Applicants are evaluated based on information provided in the application as well as feedback from CASP Members. Member feedback is weighted based on whether respondents have personal experience with the applicant's services.
CASP may reassess an approved Affiliate's participation based on member feedback or other relevant information and reserves the right not to renew a Business Affiliate.
To apply, you will need:
- A brief letter of support from a representative of a current CASP Member organization confirming that they currently use your services and recommend your organization for Business Affiliate status.
- A completed CASP Business Affiliate application.
Questions about the Business Affiliate Program? Contact Kimberly McGillan, CASP Membership Manager, at kmcgillan@casproviders.org.
Business Affiliate Profile Page content and promotional opportunities are subject to CASP approval. Please refer to CASP's Event Policies for additional information about vendor participation in the Annual Conference.
