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Partnerships
Annual Partner Program

Benefit from partnership packages that offer recognition for your company from January to December 2026. Partnerships are exclusive to RCI members only. Click here to view our 2026 Connections Guide.

To partner with RCI, contact us at info@retailconfectioners.org or 417-883-2775.

Platinum
$4,000/year, eight available

Annual Benefits

  • 10% discount on advertising in all four issues of Kettle Talk magazine
  • Logo recognition in Kettle Talk magazine and Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
  • Opportunity for partner highlight on social media
  • Dedicated email blast sent to RCI’s email distribution list
  • Logo recognition on RCI’s website throughout the year

Event-Specific Benefits

  • Logo recognition in emails for RCI events
  • 10% discount on event-specific sponsorships
  • Opportunity to reserve event-specific sponsorships in advance of sales opening
  • 20% discount on advertising in the Convention Magazine
  •  Logo recognition in the Convention Magazine
  • Exclusive partner opportunity to provide promotional materials for the Candy Convention Welcome Bags
  • Exclusive partner opportunity to provide promotional products for the Awards Banquet Swag Bags
  • VIP seating at Awards Banquet during Candy Convention
  • Recognition at RCI events
  • Logo recognition on expo map
  • Reserve expo booth prior to 2027 booth sales opening

Gold
$3,000/year, ten available

Annual Benefits

  • Logo recognition in Kettle Talk magazine and Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
  • Opportunity for partner highlight on social media
  • Logo recognition on RCI’s website throughout the year

Event-Specific Benefits

  • Opportunity to reserve event-specific sponsorships in advance of sales opening
  • 15% discount on advertising in the Convention Magazine
  • Logo recognition in the Convention Magazine
  • Exclusive partner opportunity to provide promotional materials for the Candy Convention Welcome Bags and Awards Banquet Swag Bags
  • VIP seating at Awards Banquet during Candy Convention
  • Recognition at RCI events
  • Logo recognition on expo map
  • Reserve expo booth prior to 2027 booth sales opening

Silver
$1,250/year, twelve available

Annual Benefits

  • Logo recognition in Kettle Talk magazine and Membership Directory & Buyers Guide
  • Opportunity for partner highlight on social media
  • Logo recognition on RCI’s website throughout the year

Event-Specific Benefits

  • Logo recognition in the Convention Magazine
  • Exclusive partner opportunity to provide promotional materials for the Candy Convention Welcome Bags and Awards Banquet Swag Bags
  • VIP seating at Awards Banquet during Candy Convention
  • Recognition at RCI events
  • Reserve expo booth prior to 2027 booth sales opening

Bronze
$750/year, unlimited

Benefits

  • Logo recognition on RCI’s website throughout the year
  • Recognition at RCI events