The Gainesville Chamber s partnership and advertising options offers you the opportunity to align your business with the voice of business in the Gainesville region. As a 5-star accredited chamber of commerce, this strategic partnership will allow you to raise your visibility and heighten your exposure to a key target audience, business owners, professionals, and aspiring leaders. The Chamber s primary mission is to help our business community grow so we have designed our options to be budget-friendly with a fantastic return on investment. - Tim Giuliani President & CEO Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Formed in 1924, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in the Gainesville region. Representing over 1,300 members that employ more than 70,000 employees, the Chamber is leading the effort to make the Gainesville region a global hub for talent, innovation, and opportunity. To learn more about our partnership, sponsorship, and advertising options, contact: Steve Cannon Director of Membership o 352.334.7127 m 352.256.8134 SteveC@gainesvillechamber.com The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star accredited chamber by the United States Chamber of Commerce, putting it in the top 1% of all chambers of commerce nationwide. This prestigious distinction is not something we take lightly, and we strive to continue to improve our efforts and services to provide a more positive impact on our business community and economic region every day. 352.334.7100 www.gainesvillechamber.com
Partnership Programs Platinum Level : $32,475 Platinum Level Investment: $11,500/New $9,800/Renew Annual Meeting Gainesville s premiere annual celebration of the business community and official board meeting of the new year. Attendance: 400+ Business of the Year Gainesville s premiere annual recognition of Gainesville s best businesses. Attendance: 300+ Board of Directors Meetings Access to a crowd of Gainesville s top leaders including Board of Directors, top investors, staff, chamber leadership and community stakeholders. Advocacy - Public Policy Be a part of the legislative process and help influence pro-business policy in Gainesville, at the state capital and in Washington, D.C. Business Development Be a part of growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gainesville, help sharpen your skills and make valuable business connections. Regular events include Chamber After Hours, Connect ME and Ribbon Cuttings. Business Showcase Gainesville s premiere business showcase features hundreds of quality vendors, start-ups and small businesses. Leadership Gainesville Help build the emotional and intellectual capacity for the future of Gainesville and the entire region. LG cultivates leadership and helps tomorrow s leaders solve tough community challenges 1 table (8 tickets) Sponsor remarks during program Logo placement on promotional 1 table (8 tickets) Sponsor remarks during program Logo placement on promotional Logo visibility on collateral 2-3 minute presentation for sponsor remarks Opportunity to place marketing s in seats of attendees Social media promotion Special invitations to high-level policy maker events Opportunity to give sponsor remarks Logo placement on promotional Member profile in industry-specific communications Logo on all invitations & e-communications Logo placement on promotional Prominent visual recognition at event 1st Choice of booth space (location) 10 passes Logo placement on promotional One (1) secured admission to program Logo placement on promotional $2,500 $2,000 $2,500 (4x) $10,000 TOTAL $2,000 $450 $50 $1,475 2014 Platinum Members
Partnership Programs Gold Level : $10,520 Gold Level Investment: $6,400/New $5,250/Renew Annual Meeting Gainesville s premiere annual celebration of the business community and official board meeting of the new year. Attendance: 400+ Business of the Year Gainesville s premiere annual recognition of Gainesville s best businesses. Attendance: 300+ Advocacy - Public Policy Be a part of the legislative process and help influence pro-business policy in Gainesville, at the state capital and in Washington, D.C. Business Development Be a part of growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gainesville, help sharpen your skills and make valuable business connections. Regular events include Chamber After Hours, Connect ME and Ribbon Cuttings. Business Showcase Gainesville s premiere business showcase features hundreds of quality vendors, start-ups and small businesses. Leadership Gainesville Help build the emotional and intellectual capacity for the future of Gainesville and the entire region. LG cultivates leadership and helps tomorrow s leaders solve tough community challenges 4 tickets 4 tickets Select admission to events Logo on all invitations & e-communications Visual recognition at events Visual recognition at event Booth special price 5 passes $440 $180 $400 $400 $375 $25 $400 $400 2014 Gold Members
Partnership Programs Silver Level : $7,645 Silver Level Investment: $4,000/New $3,200/Renew Annual Meeting Gainesville s premiere annual celebration of the business community and official board meeting of the new year. Attendance: 400+ Business of the Year Gainesville s premiere annual recognition of Gainesville s best businesses. Attendance: 300+ Advocacy - Public Policy Be a part of the legislative process and help influence pro-business policy in Gainesville, at the state capital and in Washington, D.C. Business Development Be a part of growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gainesville, help sharpen your skills and make valuable business connections. Regular events include Chamber After Hours, Connect ME and Ribbon Cuttings. Business Showcase Gainesville s premiere business showcase features hundreds of quality vendors, start-ups and small businesses. Leadership Gainesville Help build the emotional and intellectual capacity for the future of Gainesville and the entire region. LG cultivates leadership and helps tomorrow s leaders solve tough community challenges 2 tickets 2 tickets Select admission to events Logo on all invitations & e-communications Visual recognition at events Visual recognition at event Booth special price 2 passes $220 $750 $90 $400 $375 $10 $375 $10 2014 Silver Members
Partnership Programs Bronze Level : $5,533 Bronze Level Investment: $2,000 Annual Meeting Gainesville s premiere annual celebration of the business community and official board meeting of the new year. Attendance: 400+ Business of the Year Gainesville s premiere annual recognition of Gainesville s best businesses. Attendance: 300+ Advocacy - Public Policy Be a part of the legislative process and help influence pro-business policy in Gainesville, at the state capital and in Washington, D.C. 1 ticket, 2nd half price 1 ticket, 2nd half price $165 $68 $200 $200 Business Development Be a part of growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Gainesville, help sharpen your skills and make valuable business connections. Regular events include Chamber After Hours, Business Before Hours and Ribbon Cuttings. Business Showcase Gainesville s premiere business showcase features hundreds of quality vendors, start-ups and small businesses. Leadership Gainesville Help build the emotional and intellectual capacity for the future of Gainesville and the entire region. LG cultivates leadership and helps tomorrow s leaders solve tough community challenges Buy Local Campaign The Buy Local campaign is a Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce program and was developed by the Small Business Council to support local businesses. The Buy Local mission is to encourage our community to spend locally and save jobs. Visual recognition at event Equal rotation in our Buy Local Radio Campaign Listing on Buy Local webpage $200 $200 $200 $700 $100 2014 Bronze Members
Partnership Programs Media Partners As a Chamber Media Partner and a public supporter of our regional business community, you are required to offer an advertising discounts for active Chamber member businesses. You may determine the discount amount. Premier level - $30,000 Exclusive Media Sponsor for 1 Signature Event of Choice* Annual Meeting 8 tickets, visual and name recognition from stage and on collateral BOTY 8 tickets, visual and name recognition from stage and on collateral Advocacy Public Policy - Select admission to events, visual recognition Business Development Logo on website, visual recognition at events Business Showcase Visual recognition, booth special price Leadership Gainesville 1 secured admission to program, visual recognition *Exposure to include live remotes and trade advertising schedules of equal value to promote event sustainer level - $20,000 Marketing sponsor for 1 event of choice, visual recognition on all promo items, verbal recognition on promo pieces and at event Annual Meeting 4 tickets, visual and name recognition from stage and on collateral BOTY 4 tickets, visual and name recognition from stage and on collateral Advocacy Public Policy - Select admission to events, visual recognition Business Development Logo on website, visual recognition at events Business Showcase Visual recognition, booth special price Leadership Gainesville Visual recognition investor level - $10,000 Tiered marketing sponsor for 1 event of choice, visual recognition on all promo items, verbal recognition on promo pieces and at event Annual Meeting 2 tickets, visual recognition BOTY 2 tickets, visual recognition Advocacy Public Policy - Visual recognition Business Development Logo on website, visual recognition at events Business Showcase Visual recognition Leadership Gainesville Visual recognition 2014 Media Partners $14,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 $4,000 $3,500 $5,500 $3,000 $2,000 $4,000 $2,500 $4,700 $700 $600
event sponsorships In addition to the partnership packages, the following sponsorships are available à la carte. Signature Events Attendance: 300+ Annual Meeting (Jan) The Annual Meeting is the Chamber s most prestigious event of the year, recapping the accomplishments of the previous year and unveiling its plans for the upcoming year. A fun-filled evening of entertainment and applause, the Chamber s Annual Meeting is Gainesville s premiere annual celebration of the business community and official board meeting of the new year. Sponsor Levels: Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 Exclusive: $35,000 Gold Sponsor: $5,000 Silver Sponsor: $3,500 Awards Sponsor: $7,500 VIP Reception Sponsor: $5,000 Economic Forecast (Dec) The Chamber s premier business and economic forecasting event of the year, providing lively economic analysis and predictions for the coming year. Sponsor Levels: Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 Exclusive: $3,500 VIP Reception Sponsor: community Events Business Showcase (May) Gainesville s premiere business showcase features hundreds of quality vendors, start-ups and small businesses. Sponsor Levels: Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 Exclusive: $7,500 VIP Reception Sponsor: $2,500 Showcase Program/Floorplan Print Sponsor: Registration Sponsor: Business of the Year Awards (Oct) Business of the Year provides the best of local business the much-deserved recognition in being a leader in a variety of categories. Businesses are judged by an independent group based on a set of criteria, gaining points for each element. Winners are recognized as leaders in their specific industries. Sponsor Levels: Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 Exclusive: $7,500 Awards Sponsor: (per category) VIP Reception Sponsor: $2,500 Dessert Sponsor: Gainesville Restaurant Week (Summer) Gainesville Restaurant Week is a 10+ day celebration of our local restaurants and provides residents the perfect excuse to go out and support local businesses. Restaurants put together special menus at discount prices to reward their frequent patrons, as well as gaining many new customers who may not have attended previously. Restaurants enjoy the increased exposure and traffic during the slower summer months, and get very beneficial attention from both the business community and residents alike. Sponsor Levels: Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 Exclusive: $5,000 Gold Sponsor: $2,500 Kickoff Hosting Location: $2,000
event sponsorships In addition to the partnership packages, the following sponsorships are available à la carte. targeted Events Business Before Hours (Monthly) Business Before Hours (formerly known as Connect ME) offers members the opportunity to network in a small, comfortable environment and discuss your business faceto-face with dozens of other members. Hosting a Business Before Hours is a great, affordable way of generating traffic to your business and utilizing an opportunity to present to various business professionals. Hosting Location: $75 Chamber After Hours (6+ Times Per Year) Showcase your products and services while engaging several hundred business representatives in the area by attending or hosting a Chamber After Hours! Many of our hosts choose to create a themed event, adding to the appeal and overall excitement of the evening. This is a terrific opportunity to network with several hundred business representatives in the area. Hosting Location: $2,000 Chamber 101 (Quarterly) Presented directly by our staff, this networking session will inform you of the numerous ways in which your business can gain maximum exposure through the many facets of the Chamber. Presenting Sponsor (allowed to give remarks): Ribbon Cuttings Let the Chamber of Commerce help welcome your business to the community! Ribbon cutting ceremonies can be as elaborate or intimate as you like and often include friends, family and those who aided you in opening your doors. We ll provide the scissors, ribbon and video coverage to make your commencement memorable! Ribbon Cutting Fee: $100 (Weekday) Ribbon Cutting Fee: $150 (Weekend) Groundbreakings Get out the golden shovels! We help you celebrate turning the dirt into your future establishment. This is a great opportunity to invite family, friends and colleagues to cheer you on as you establish your future by breaking ground on your new contribution to the local economy. Groundbreaking Fee: $100 (Weekday) Groundbreaking Fee: $150 (Weekend)
advertising opportunities By utilizing advertising with the Chamber, you are directly targeting business owners and decision makers in the community and representing your business as the ideal option for your industry. In addition, by supporting the Chamber through advertising, you are showcasing your business as a supporter of our local business community. The Chamber s primary focus is to help our member businesses grow and succeed, and for this reason, you will find a wide variety of advertising options, customized to suit your needs, and the most affordable prices available. online advertising options CHAMBER WEBSITE The Chamber website receives over 10,000 visits per month. These visitors consist mainly of business leaders and decision makers in the community, providing ideal targeted advertising and maximum return on your investment. We offer a variety of option to best suit your advertising needs. Sidebar Ads: 220 x 210 px Rotating Sidebar: Can rotate with up to five other ads Cost: $1500 per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing Exclusive Sidebar: Exclusive reserves the ad position for up to five of your ads Cost: $1800 per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing Footer Ads: 460 x 125 px Rotating Footer: Can rotate with up to five other ads Cost: $1500 per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing Exclusive Footer: Exclusive reserves the ad position for up to five of your ads Cost: $1800 per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing NEWSLETTER The Chamber e-journal is sent to over 3,000 business leaders and professionals each week. Advertising in the e-journal provides your company great visibilty among the business community and is priced to provide maximum return on investment. E-Journal Ads: 130 x up to 250 px Cost: $1300 per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing Business Directory & Event Calendar Options The Chamber s Business Directory is the resource many use to find reputable businesses and receives over 1,000 searches per month. Represent your industry by utilizing our Business Directory Advertising options. To attend our over 100 events per year, our membership frequently accesses our Event Calendar to view, register and attend. Take advantage of this traffic with a strategically placed advertisement. Directory & Calendar ads: 480 x 60 px Cost: per year Quarterly contracts available, contact Steve Cannon for current pricing