ANNUAL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: $100,000

The IEC’s most prestigious level of membership is designed for organizations who wish to have a vote on the Board of Trustees commensurate with that of the Co-chairs as well as the greatest degree of access to business and government decision-makers. Commissioners provide input to the IEC on public policies and positions. This level offers ultimate networking opportunities. All companies who contribute at this level will have the right to appoint 2 members from their organization to the Board of Trustees with the right to 2 votes.

Executive Position

• Appoint 2 members to the IEC Board of Trustees with right to 2 votes
• Eligible to serve as Chair or Vice-Chair (upon availability) on one of the IEC committees and serve as member on as many committees as desired    
• Input on content, location and sequencing of commission activities

Networking

• Opportunity to participate in special annual event with the three IEC Co-Chairs
• At this annual event, Commissioner Trustees will have exclusive opportunity to join the Co-Chairs for a private meeting
• Direct line of access to ethanol and agricultural industry leaders
• 10 complimentary admittances to each IEC event for 12 months

Policy Advocacy

• Ability to serve as part of IEC delegation on missions abroad and Road Shows; these events often present the opportunity to meet with key executive, legislative, and business leaders throughout the Americas to promote IEC objectives, including heads of state, vice presidents, ministers, governors, ambassadors, and other officials.
• Leadership of and participation on Policy Task Forces. Formed by members, these task forces will focus on ethanol-mixed fuel and will work to forge policy recommendations for governments in the U.S. and elsewhere in the Americas. 
  

Branding

• Verbal recognition at all IEC events
• Company logo on all printed materials (i.e. sponsor boards, banners, all IEC studies, event materials, etc.)
• Recognition on IEC website (Names, titles, and organization listed; executives’ bios; and company’s logo with hyperlink to website)
• Recognition in IEC e-newsletter (org. logo with hyperlink to website)
• Link from IEC website to your company's press releases related to bio-energy

Information Services

• Monthly e-newsletter
• Access to all assessment studies carried out by the IEC
• Periodic update on IEC activities