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FCIA at the 2026 Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest

PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

IN SUPPORT OF THE FCIA

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest, April 11-12, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM,  will provide FCIA with:

 – Complimentary booth or table space for information on the organization.

 – Logo placement wherever sponsors are included: website, digital billboards, print ads, printed program guide

 – Ad in Festival promotional email blasts

 – Social media posts promoting FCIA’s presence at the event

 – Branded presentation stage

    -Centrally located in the event

    -FCIA to assist in the scheduling of presentations/tastings by FCIA members

    -Area will consist of an 8×8 raised stage, skirted table, 2 festival support staff, tall back drop, tv monitor with computer hook-up for presentations. 

    -FCIA may provide a banner for the stage area. 

    -There will be 4 booths in the immediate area of the stage reserved exclusively for FCIA members. FCIA members must reserve these booths no later than January 15, 2026. 

IN SUPPORT OF FCIA MEMBERS

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will provide FCIA members with:

 – For new vendors, 25% discount off booth fees, when booked 3 months prior to the event.

 – 2026 booth fees:

    – Inline, $725;  $544 with FCIA Discount

    – Corner, $875; $656 with FCIA Discount

   – Additional discounts may be provided for first time vendors and to assist with travel costs. 

 – “FCIA Member” signage provided for their booth

 – First choice of available booth spaces

 – If 8 or or more members participate we will create a dedicated section of the vendor listing page on the website to highlight FCIA members.

 – Note: it is expected that the FCIA will promote this opportunity in newsletters and social media posts. 

IN SUPPORT OF BOTH THE FCIA & ITS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will make best efforts to facilitate the creation and execution of the following:

 – Fine chocolate related training course(s) at CNM (Central New Mexico Community College) on the day(s) before the event. 

 – We will pitch to CNM the following courses to host: 

     – Combined Level 1 & Level 2 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

     – A hands on chocolate making class featuring FCIA members as the instructors. 

 – CNM has already expressed interest in this collaboration. 

The Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest will explore options to host:

 – An official FCIA meet-up the evening before the Festival.

   – Programming to be determined by FCIA.

   – This will also be pitched as a B2B opportunity for invited specialty food buyers and business owners to meet chocolate makers.

The Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest is produced by Blue River Productions

www.BlueRiverProductions.com