2017 Hosting Procedure

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1 2017 Hosting Procedure Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite x-146 FAX:

2 Networks. Getting to know the right person can be just what your business needs. The Erie Regional Chamber s business is to be an advocate for your company, creating a climate of growth and success that benefits all. Hosting one of the Chamber s Business After Hours connects your company not only to the business and industry within its investment, but also to community and civic leaders. Access to people. One more way to connect customers and community to your business. Host Benefits It s easy and cost effective to host one of the 12 Business After Hours events in A one-time fee of $750 secures your date and provides you with the following marketing outreach to the key decision makers of our investor businesses: Advertisement in ERIE magazine Your company logo is included at least once in this standing magazine advertisement. Cost of 1/6 page advertisement: $270 Notice in Currents The Chamber s e-newsletter is distributed to subscribers. Estimated value of each e-newsletter posting $200 X 2 = $400 Web Posting, Your company s logo, a word description of your company and event details will be featured in the Business After Hours section of the website. Also, Business After Hours are included in the Chamber s calendar as soon as they are booked. Estimated value of web feature: $500 Erie Regional Chamber Database Invite This is an offer exclusive to Chamber investors hosting a Business After Hours. The database is available only for Chamber sanctioned events and notices. Value? Priceless. Any other collateral produced in conjunction with Business After Hours overall program will include host logo and information. Your Marketing VALUE for hosting business equals: $1170+

3 How it Works Each month an investor of the Erie Regional Chamber has the opportunity to host Chamber investors and guests at a Business After Hours. In order to aid the hosting business in their planning and to maintain the integrity of the Business After Hours brand the Erie Regional Chamber has developed the following guidelines for those hosting the event. Host Responsibilities As the host, the business agrees to provide the following: to return the signed host agreement with the exact month and day along with payment; to provide a word company description with event details and a jpeg of logo at the time of booking; to provide space for 200+ guests; attendance averages 250 at these events. The Erie Regional Chamber staff will work to secure a site with those businesses wishing to host an event at a venue other than their place of business; to have the event professionally catered by a fellow investor of the Erie Regional Chamber; (approved member caterers list is attached) and all other vendors be an investor of the ERCGP; to provide an area for welcome, name tags, Chamber membership banners, giveaways and/or prizes; to have staff on hand to join Chamber staff in welcoming guests; The Erie Regional Chamber does not require that alcohol be provided at the Business After Hours; however, organizations choosing to serve alcohol are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: Alcohol must be served by a bartender. Groups of over 100 require two (2) bars; Beer should be bottled rather than cans, or poured into glasses; Glassware should be provided for wine, beer and other beverages; It is also recommended that any organizational tours should be limited to 10 to 15 minutes per tour.

4 Erie Regional Chamber Responsibilities The Erie Regional Chamber will: promote and market the company as part of its Business After Hours programming as delineated on page 1; track reservations and provide a head count to the host two (2) days prior to the event; work with the host to set-up the welcome area; provide nametags and registration the day of the event. The registrant list will be shared with the host at the event; and provide staff to help welcome guests at check-in. A representative from the Chamber can also provide an overview welcome to the event where the host is introduced. A Few Tips The staff of the Erie Regional Chamber are professionals who will work with you to see that your event is a success. There are a variety of ways to introduce your company to the Chamber s membership network. Offer guests site tours, free demonstrations, or product give-away; Provide raffle prizes with a business card drawing a great way to follow up with your Chamber network; Send personal invitations to clients and/or vendors. The Chamber will track the RSVPs by having them respond to cnoble@eriepa.com; If your office space is small, try hosting off-site at a local restaurant or attraction or even co-sponsoring the event with a vendor or client. To host a Business After Hours, contact: Cathy Noble, Event Coordinator Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite x-146 FAX: cnoble@eriepa.com

5 Erie Regional Chamber 2017 HOST AGREEMENT MEMBER ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE FAX CONTACT NAME MONTH & DAY OF EVENT TIME 5:00 7:00p LOCATION FUNCTION DETAILS/BRIEF DESCRIPTION: (Include Caterer) I have read the requirements set forth in this document and hereby agree to follow these requirements. Failure to follow these guidelines without the written approval of the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership may result in cancellation of the event and a ban on hosting of future Business After Hours events. Please include payment, provide a word event description with details and a jpeg of logo at the time of booking to ensure your date. NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE Return this form with payment and a high res logo to: Cathy Noble, Event Coordinator Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 100 PH: x-146 FAX: cnoble@eriepa.com

6 Caterers Approved for Business After Hours As of 06/01/15 (Subject to Change) Ms. Tabitha Bemiss Ambassador Center 7794 Peach Street (814) Ms. Tracy Bloss, GM Applebee s Peach Street 7790 Peach Street (814) applepeachmanagers@visitscott.com Ms. Brittany Yost Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 2800 West 8th Street (814) brityost3@gmail.com Ms. Marci Honard Calamari s Squid Row/Cali s West 1317 State Street (814) mwhonard@adelphia.net Ms. Danielle Vogt, GM Dunkin Donuts 7165 Peach Street (814) ddpeachmanagers@visitscott.com Ms. Mackenzie Casole, Catering Mgr. Famous Dave s 7165 Peach Street (814) famousdavesmanagers@visitscott.com Mr. Larry Franco Franco s Cafe 1001 State Street #106 (814) larryfranco54@gmail.com Mr. John Gigliotti Gigliotti's Italian Restaurant 1325 State Street (814) gigliottijohn68@gmail.com Mr. Sean Nestor, GM Applebee s Harborcreek 4002 Buffalo Road Erie, PA (814) appleeastmanagers@visitscott.com Mr. Frank Merva, GM Applebee s West 12th Street 2911 West 12th Street (814) applewestmanagers@visitscott.com Mr. Kornel Miksa Buffalo Wild Wings PO Box 8302 (814) miksa1@adelphia.net Mr. Kevin Camp Colony Pub & Grill 2670 West 8 th Street (814) colonypg@velocity.net Mr. Michael Mock Erie Maennerchor Club 1607 State Street (814) mmock@eriemaennerchor.com Mr. Tim Haring Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 680 Millcreek Mall Erie, PA (814) tim.haring@fbgrill.com Mr. Bob Otis Giant Eagle 2501 W. 12 th Street (814) Storeleader.4093@gianteagle.com Mr. James Vanderhoof, GM Hooch & Blatto s 8071 Peach Street (814) bostonsmanagers@visitscott.com

7 Mr. Alek Hansen Jimmy John s 515 State Street (814) alek@hansenventures.net Ms. Lisa Slusarz, Dir. Of Catering Lake Shore Country Club 5950 Lake Shore Dr. (814) barb@lakeshorecountryclub.com Ms. Stephanie Potous-Eaker Make It Fabulous 2605 Washington Avenue Erie, PA (814) makeitfabulous@yahoo.com Ms. Valerie Bean Panera Bread 2501 West 12 th Street (814) No Mr. Michael Haggerty Plymouth Tavern 1109 State Street (814) No Ms. Debbie Fuller Quaker Steak & Lube 7851 Peach Street (814) djfuller302@yahoo.com Mr. Jeff Lawson The Erie Club 524 Peach Street (814) info@erieclub.com Ms. Jenn Weary Valerio's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 715 West 29th Street Erie, PA (814) jenn@valeriospizzeria.com Mr. Joe Perino JVP Culinary Innovations 3322 Maple Street Erie, PA (814) jvpculinary@gmail.com Mr. Dale & Ms. Lynn McBrier Little Caesars 3939 West 26 th Street #B42 Erie, PA (814) dalemcbrier@mac.com Ms. Melissa Schade Max & Erma s Restaurants 2078 Interchange Road (814) Melissa.schade@maxandermas.com Mr. Kal Darres, Owner Petra Restaurant & The Sunset Café 3602 West Lake Road (814) kaladarres@gmail.com Mr. Dan Kephart, GM Qdoba 7165 Peach Street 8 (814) qdobapmanagers@visitscott.com Mr. Chris Sirianni The Brewerie at Union Station 123 West 14 th Street (814) beef@surferie.net Mr. Chris Swiatek The Kahkwa Club 3300 Kahkwa Club Road Erie, PA (814) cswiatek@kahkwa.com Ms. Hallie Johnston Wegmans Food Markets 6143 Peach Street (814) No