2014 Sponsorship Opportunities Catalog
Why Sponsor? 3 Coffee Hours & Business After Hours 4 Annual Dinner 5 Excellence Awards Luncheon 6 Chamber Business on the Greens Golf Challenge 7 Annual Chamber Roast 9 Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet 10 Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Classic 11 Women s Breakfast (Small Business & Industry) 13 Advocacy Opportunities: SCKY Night in Frankfort, Legislative Updates 14 Business At Its Best, Let s Do Lunch 15 Welcome Back WKU, Chamber 101, Board Lunch, Work Ethic Seal 16 Save a Seat! 17 Sponsorship Reservation Form 18 2
Why Sponsor? Sponsorships provide a way of broadening your competitive edge by promotion of your company and generating leads by supporting events that the business community find attractive. The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce offers many unique sponsorship opportunities that are exclusive to our partners. By choosing to sponsor you are reaching our partnership base which represents many of Bowling Green s most important and influential corporate leaders, mid-level managers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, young professionals, media personalities, educators, political figures and more. Prior sponsors have first right of acceptance through November 30. After that date, all unsecured sponsorships are made available to the full partnership. Incentives to Consider in Purchasing Sponsorship in Advance: Choose your Invoice Option: Payable in lump sum or 30 days prior to the event. See page 18. Discount: By partnering with us you may be eligible for a discount at the event. Event Exposure: Event sponsor recognition throughout the year KEY Available: Reserved: Sold: **Multi-sponsor programs/events that are still need of sponsors will be indicated by their availability. Reserved Just For You Suggested Just For You = Large event that has representation from all partner segments of the Chamber = Draws a segment or targeted population of the Chamber 3
Coffee Hour Utilize this Coffee Hour to show your support of the community and the Chamber and showcase your business, products, services and employees. Coffee Hour attendance ranges from 200 to 350. Each Coffee Hour sponsor receives newsletter exclusive exposure. Sponsor will receive print space for promotion, plus space to promote its guest speaker. Total costs can range from $4,500-$7,500 A Coffee Hour sponsor receives print space in the Chamber Connection newsletter for information and promotion of its operation and employees, plus space to promote its guest speaker. The newsletter is distributed to more than 3000 representatives of more than 1300 Chamber businesses and organizations. Location and breakfast menu are chosen by the sponsor. Business After Hours Business After Hours provides Chamber partners an informal networking experience. The sponsor secures accommodations to give 60 to 150 people an opportunity to network. The sponsor provides food (hors d oeuvres) and beverages, which must be provided by a Chamber partner. Cost: $1,100 January February March April May June CH CH CH CH July August September October November December CH CH CH 4
Annual Dinner February Kick off the new year by joining us as we highlight the accomplishments and milestones of the Chamber and our partners. As our largest event of the year, Annual Dinner typically draws a crowd of 600+ Chamber partners. Before heading into the ballroom, the evening begins with a networking cocktail hour. Various sponsorships are available. The 2014 event will have a television news show theme with an engaging and entertaining presentation of year-in-review accomplishments and 2014 priorities. Sponsors will be highlighted throughout the program and in customized commercials based on the Seven Habits. Presenting Sponsor at $5,000 (Limit 1) Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor in all material developed for the event Two reserved tables of ten (10) in a preferred location Opportunity to provide promotional item on tables (or logo/message on table tent card) Customized commercial Hanging/easel signage displayed at Annual Dinner Company representatives introduced at the event and incorporated into the program Subliminal promotion/messaging throughout the program Full page company ad included in the Annual Dinner program Logo and live link to company website included in Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce online event listings and weekly e-newsletter Habit Sponsor at $2,000 (Limit 8) 6 SOLD 2 OPEN Habit signage includes company name and logo One reserved table of (10) in a preferred location Customized commercial based on sponsored habit to be played during program Company listed as Habit Sponsor in Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce online event listings Recognition as the Habit Sponsor in all materials developed for the event Presentation Sponsor: $500 (Unlimited) 3 Sold Name in program Subliminal product display/promotion during a segment of the program Special recognition in newsletters (hard copy and special e-newsletters) Invitation and Program Print Sponsor at $2,000 in-kind value (Limit 1) Printed invitations, envelopes, program and signage ( printed by tag on all printed materials) 5
Excellence Awards Luncheon May --featuring the Small Business Person of the Year, Athena & Athena Young Professional Award Winners This luncheon brings several award receptions and presentations together into a larger venue/event to honor outstanding business leaders in our Chamber partnership. Gold Sponsor at $1,200 (Multiple available) 10 tickets, reserved table Recognized in introduction of the event agenda Named as sponsor of an award paired by Chamber Name and logo on table tent and on video screens Logo in program Photo opportunity with award winners after luncheon Special recognition in newsletter Recognition as the Gold Sponsor in all materials developed for the event Silver Sponsor at $550 (Multiple available) 5 tickets, reserved seating Recognized in introduction of the event agenda Logo on video screens Name in program Special recognition in newsletter Bronze Sponsor at $250 (Multiple available) 1 Sold 2 tickets reserved Recognized in introduction of the event agenda Name in program Special recognition in newsletter 6
Chamber Business on the Greens Golf Challenge June As a part of our Small Business Appreciation month, the Chamber Golf Challenge allows 120 players to network in a relaxed and fun environment. Player registration is open to the partnership and attracts players from businesses large and small. Various sponsorships are available. Title Sponsor: $5,000 (Limit 1) Exposure /Responsibilities- Naming rights to the event Logo on all promotional materials Logo on gifts handed out to players along with Chamber s logo Gifts will be ordered by the Chamber May have up to 8 company representatives play in the tournament Listed in the August Chamber Connection as the title sponsor Provide company signage to display at the tournament Provide prizes if a putting /longest drive contest are held Run the putting /longest drive contest if held Hole-in-One Sponsor: $600 (Limit 4) 1 SOLD 3 OPEN Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Table and chairs provided for each sponsor to sit at the hole May have one company representative play in the tournament Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Contest Hole Sponsor: $600 (Limit 5) 1 SOLD 4 OPEN Exclusive hole sponsorship Exposure/Responsibilities- Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Table and chairs provided for each sponsor to sit at the hole May have one company representative play in the tournament Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Must have at least one company representative manning your hole at all times Must have a contest, i.e. longest drive, longest putt, etc. at your hole Must remain at the hole until all teams have completed Must determine the winner of your contest and be prepared to give out the award at the reception Must have a company representative at the reception to hand out the awards Snack Cart: $400 (Limit 4) Signage on Snack Cart Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor 7
Chamber Business on the Greens Golf Challenge Continued Beer Cart: $400 (Limit 2) Signage on Beer Cart and Bar Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Meal Sponsor: $200 (Limit 10) 1 SOLD 9 OPEN Sign displayed at the lunch table. May give out free gifts/goodies to the players May help hand out the lunches to the players Listed in the Chamber Connection as a lunch sponsor Hole Sponsor: $200 (Limit 18) 7 SOLD 11 OPEN Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor 8
Annual Chamber Roast July Join us for laughs and lunch as we roast a local celebrity. Proceeds from this two-hour event provides scholarships for Leadership Bowling Green and Leadership South Central Kentucky, programs of the Charles M. Moore, Jr. Leadership Program an initiative of the Chamber Foundation. Leadership South Central Kentucky - $2,500 (Limit 1) Reserved table with 10 tickets, preferred seating Logo listed as exclusive sponsor on all LSCKY material for the year Option to send guest on a LSCKY day of choice Leadership Scholarship presented in 2014 will be named after Sponsor Leadership Bowling Green Sponsor-$1,500 (Limit 3) Reserved table with 10 tickets, preferred seating Logo listed as sponsor of one of the following: LBG orientation/reception LBG Retreat I LBG Retreat II Option to send guest on an LBG day of choice Leadership Scholarship presented in 2014 will be named after Sponsor Program Sponsor $500 (Limit 15) 2 SOLD 13 OPEN 5 tickets, reserved seating Logo on table tent Recognized during program Logo on agenda of selected LBG or LSCKY day as Day Sponsor In-kind sponsors recognition on event agenda, listed on table tent 9
Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet October Join us as we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our region s leading target business and industries. Targeted businesses and industries are those that do more than 50% of their business outside of the state, bringing new dollars into our region to our business and families. Business of the Year: $3,000 (Limit 1) Six tickets Logo on invitation Name and logo on table tent and on video screens Name in program Logo and name on screen during award presentation Name in publicity materials Approved materials (brochure or trinket) on tables Flag sponsorship and presentation Photo opportunity with award winner after banquet Special recognition in newsletters (hard copy and special e-newsletters) Award Sponsor: $1,500 (Limit 6) 2 Awards Available Four tickets Name and logo on table tent and on video screens Name in program Name and logo on screen during award presentation Photo opportunity with award winners after banquet Special recognition in newsletters (hard copy and special e-newsletters) Bar Sponsor: $1000 (Limit 1) Name in program Two tickets Imprinted napkins at bar Special recognition in newsletters (hard copy and special e-newsletters) Signage beside bar Presentation Sponsor: $500 (Limit 5) 2 SOLD 3 Presentation Available Name in program Special recognition in newsletters (hard copy and special e-newsletters) Signage beside video screens 10
Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Classic September The Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Classic is an invitation only game. This exclusive list gathers 120 players from surrounding industries and businesses as part of the Chamber s targeted business appreciation events. Title Sponsor: $10,000 (Limit 1) Exposure Naming rights to the event Collaboration with Chamber on invite list and event location Logo on all promotional materials Logo on gifts handed out to players along with Chamber s logo Gifts will be ordered by the Chamber May have up to 15 company representatives play in the tournament Listed in the August Chamber Connection as the title sponsor Responsibilities Help secure sponsors; early bird, prize, reception and lunch Provide company signage to display at the tournament Provide drink tickets for players Provide early bird prizes if a putting and chipping contest is held Run the putting and chipping contest if held Putting players into teams of four Conduct award ceremony Prize Money Sponsorship: $2,000 (Limit 1) Listed in the August Chamber Connection as the prize money sponsor May have up to four (4) company representatives play in the tournament Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Responsibilities Attend the awards ceremony to hand out the awards for the tournament. Reception Sponsor: $1750 (Limit 4) 2 SOLD Sign displayed at the reception Logo on the tournament programs as the reception sponsor Allowed up to four (4) players in the tournament Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Lunch Sponsor: $1250 (Limit 2) Sign displayed at the lunch table Opportunity to hand out the lunches to the players May have two (2) representatives play in the tournament Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor 11
Business & Industry Appreciation Golf Classic Cont. Beverage/Bar Sponsor: $750 (Limit 2) 1 Available Signage on Beer Cart and Bar May have one representative play in the tournament. Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Contest Hole Sponsor: $600 (Limit 8) 1 Available Exposure Exclusive hole sponsorship Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Table and chairs provided for each sponsor to sit at the hole May have one company representative play in the tournament Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Responsibilities Must have at least one company representative manning your hole at all times Must have a contest, i.e. longest drive, longest putt, etc. at your hole Must remain at the hole until all teams have completed Must determine the winner of your contest and be prepared to give out the award at the reception Must have a company representative at the reception to hand out the awards Snack Cart Sponsor: $500 (Limit 2) Signage on Snack Cart Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Driving Range: $400 (Limit 1) Signage displayed at the driving range. Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor. Hole-in-One Sponsor: $400 (Limit 4) Exclusive sponsorship Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Table and chairs provided for up to two representatives sponsor to sit at the hole Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Breakfast Sponsor: $300 (Limit 2) 1 Available Sign displayed at the breakfast table Logo displayed on sponsorship banner and in the golf programs Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a breakfast sponsor Hole Sponsor: $250 (Limit 10) 6 Available Sign displayed at the tee at your hole Promotional material or product in golf goodie bags Listed in the Chamber Connection as a sponsor Note: Must sponsor at least $600 to have a representative playing in the tournament. 12
Small Business Sponsorship Catalog Women s Breakfast - June The Small Business Women s Breakfast honors the women in small business. During the breakfast, attendees will hear a guest speaker. Donations are accepted for goodie bag items and door prizes. Between 50-75 women attend this event. Presenting Sponsors: $500 (Limit 3) 1 Available Logo on promotional materials and part on the agenda Door Prizes: Donation No Limit on amount of Door Prizes Bag Stuffers: Donation No Limit on amount of Bag Stuffers Women in Business & Industry Appreciation Breakfast - September The Women in Business & Industry Appreciation Breakfast is a free event for women in the business and industry world. During breakfast attendees will hear a guest speaker. Donations are accepted for goodie bag items and door prizes. Between 75-100 women attend this event. Presenting Sponsors: $500 (Limit 3) 1 Available Logo on promotional materials and part on the agenda Door Prizes: Donation No Limit on amount of Door Prizes Bag Stuffers: Donation No Limit on amount of Bag Stuffers 13
Advocacy Opportunities South Central Kentucky Night in Frankfort January or February This event provides and evening reception for our state legislators during the general assembly session that is dedicated to our Chamber partners networking and promoting legislative priorities for Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. Title Co-Sponsor $6,500 (Limit 1) Representative greeting/welcoming guests Promotional trinkets items/gift for guests (gift value limited by law) Logo on all event materials/signage Representative on planning task force Platinum Sponsors $1,000 (Multiple sponsorships available) Logo (size based on sponsorship level) on event signage Gold Sponsors $750 (Multiple sponsorships available) Logo (size based on sponsorship level) on event signage Silver Sponsors $500 (Multiple sponsorships available) Logo (size based on sponsorship level) on event signage Bronze Sponsors $250 (Multiple sponsorships available) Logo (size based on sponsorship level) on event signage 4 SOLD 1 SOLD Legislative Updates A series of state and federal updates that keep our partners informed of issues that impact business. Co-Sponsors $750 (Limit 2) Logo on all marketing materials promoting events Opportunity to make welcome comments at events Reserved table in front of podium No cost for your company representatives to attend updates 14
Networking & Support Opportunities Business At Its Best February thru October These two hour seminars occur on the third Tuesday of each month February-October and are focused on topics of interest that our partnership has requested. Breakfast Sponsor $750 (Limit one for the year) Logo Signage on breakfast table Thanks mentioned in introductions Logo on website promo Session Sponsor $500 (Limit one per session) Logo on promotional material Thanks mentioned in introduction 5 minutes to speak on day of event Let s Do Lunch March thru May This event provides a lunchtime networking opportunity for our partners at a designated restaurant. Title Sponsor $1000 (Limit 1) Logo on all marketing materials as Let s Do Lunch sponsor Opportunity to make welcome comments at event 15
Networking & Support Opportunities Welcome Back WKU - August Purchase a booth to represent your company at Welcome Back WKU. More then 2000 WKU students will be at this event. Space is limit and is exclusive to Chamber Partners only. Booths $275 (Limit 50) 7 SOLD 43 OPEN Chamber 101 5 times a year Orientation on benefits of Chamber partnership and how to utilize the Chamber to best grow your organization. Co-Sponsors $500 (Limit 2) 1 Available Logo on all marketing materials promoting events Opportunity to make welcome comments at events Board Lunch Sponsor January thru December Monthly board meetings drive the implementation of the Chamber s strategic plan serving partners interests and advancing economic development. Lunch sponsor $500 (Limit 12) 1 SOLD 11 OPEN Logo (and link to your webpage) on all email invites and reminder to the board Promotional materials distributed to board of directors Mailing labels on disk of Chamber partnership Work Ethic Seal August thru May This program prepares senior high school students for the transition from school to work and life beyond the classroom. Title Sponsor $1000 (Limit 1) Logo on all printed and online marketing materials (to students, parents and chamber partners) Present Work Ethic Seal Scholarship Awards at Annual Chamber Awards Luncheon Opportunity to attend and be recognized at school graduations Logo on certificate and student completion card List of participating students and contact info to send congratulations letter 16
Save a Seat! Sponsorship Catalog Pre-purchase your table (10% discount may apply for President Club partners) Annual Dinner - $650 Industry Banquet $650 Chamber Roast - $300 Excellence Awards Luncheon - $300 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Bowling Green & South Central KY Magazine City/County Map Website Advertising You will be contacted when advertising in these publications takes place. 17
Fill Out Your Sponsorship Catalog Fill out the below information and send it back via fax (270) 843-0458 or email to Abbie Siljendahl, Director of Programs & Events, abbie@bgchamber.com Company Name: Contact Person: Phone: Email: Please indicate how you would like to be invoice Lump sum that occurs on in 2014 30 days prior to each event (month chosen)* *Month chosen must be prior to the first purchased event or sponsored event Items to Purchase or Sponsor Amount Total Amount Due: If you would like to be put on the waiting list for items already reserved ( Second right of acceptance will be determined on order of reservation Item to Reserve ) please enter them here. Amount continue on back for additional spots 18
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Thank you for your support! As a Chamber of Commerce your support at any level is greatly appreciated to us. We look forward to seeing at these events in 2014. 20