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THE POWER OF SPONSORSHIP Why Sponsorship? Sponsoring a Chamber event provides you with a greater level of exposure, allows you to showcase your company, and build lasting relationships with members, the community and key business leaders throughout the Greater Newburyport area. It provides an excellent opportunity to position yourself front and center by increasing your visibility to build your organization’s brand. The Chamber offers an array of sponsorship opportunities at many different levels that are targeted to specific audiences so you can maximize the value of your sponsorship dollars. It’s not a matter of if we have the right sponsorship, but rather which sponsorship can best serve your business objectives. We hope you will consider these cost‐effective opportunities. The Benefits of Sponsorship Include:
Build brand awareness & receive special recognition Foster goodwill by giving back to the community Obtain significant media exposure Find potential new customers & generate new leads Engage your employees Long term return on your investment
Valuable benefits associated with your sponsorship include increased visibility, lead generation and potential new customers and community goodwill. Choose the sponsorship that works for you and your marketing objectives.
Important Marketing & Advertising Vehicles Include:
Chamber Website – 25,000+ visitors per month Member Newsletter – sent weekly to 1,850+ readers Explore Greater Newburyport Newsletter – sent monthly to 15,000+ readers Email Communications – sent to 1,850+ readers beginning three weeks prior to the event Social Media Links – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Press Releases – sent to key media outlets Media Placements – print, broadcast, direct mail, online and social media.
TWO LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Lead Sponsor Includes: (see event for pricing)
Company recognition on: o Chamber Website o Member Newsletter o Email Communications o Social Media o Press Releases & Media Placements Company presence & recognition at event Opportunity to welcome attendees and introduce speakers/entertainment Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to event attendees
Supporting Sponsor Includes: (see event for pricing)
Company recognition on Chamber Website Company presence & recognition at event
Looking for a little different sponsorship package? We will gladly work with you to tailor a special package that fits within your budget and meets your marketing objectives.
COMMUNITY EVENTS If residents and visitors are your target market, then sponsoring a Community Event is a good option for you.
The Chamber Pot – Thursday, April 6 at VASA waterfront kitchen & bar The largest Chamber fundraiser held each spring. Every raffle ticket has the chance to win $10,000 in cash. Enjoy food, cash bar and entertainment! Event Attendance: 150+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $750 Supporting Sponsor ‐ $250
Spring Festival – Sunday & Monday, May 28 & 29 A tradition for over 35 years held on Memorial Day weekend, thousands enjoy great live music, art, fine crafts and food. Event Attendance: 5,000+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $1,500 Supporting Sponsor ‐ $500 Music Sponsor ‐ $750
Waterfront Movie Series – Wednesdays, August 9, 16 & 23
What could be better than watching a movie outside in Waterfront Park at dusk on a warm summer night? Three‐week series. Event Attendance: 300+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $6,000 Supporting Sponsor ‐ $500 for 3 movies or $250 per movie
Savor Newburyport Restaurant Week – Fall 2017 Restaurants take center stage during Savor Newburyport's Restaurant Week! Newburyport’s chefs and restaurants will create special menus showcasing new fall menus. Event Attendance: 1,500+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $1,500 Supporting Sponsor ‐ $500
Fall Harvest Festival – Sunday & Monday, October 8 & 9
A Newburyport tradition, the Columbus Day weekend festival features talented artisans offering handmade crafts and artwork, great local food vendors, live music and the annual community scarecrow contest. Event Attendance: 5,000+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $1,500 Music Sponsor ‐ $750 Supporting Sponsor ‐ $500
MEMBER EVENTS If you are looking for visibility within the business community among fellow Chamber Members, then consider sponsoring one of these Member Events. Business and Breakfast Series – throughout the year Breakfast meetings with informative speakers who address the membership on a diverse array of timely issues. Speakers may include economists, state and local elected officials, healthcare and education leaders. Event Attendance: 70 ‐ 100 Lead Sponsor ‐ $375/per breakfast (table of eight)
Educational Seminars / Lunch & Learn – throughout the year Skill‐building educational seminars provide information and practical tips to help business succeed. Event Attendance: 30 ‐ 60 Series Sponsor ‐ $2,000
Women’s Luncheon – Periodic luncheons throughout the year Be inspired as you hear from successful, well‐respected women in their fields as they tell their unique stories. Enjoy the support and camaraderie of other women over lunch. Event Attendance: 70 ‐ 100 Lead Sponsor ‐ $1000/per luncheon (table of eight)
Annual Meeting – Thursday, April 27 at Black Swan Country Club The Chamber’s premier annual event. Celebrate both Chamber and Chamber Member accomplishments and contributions throughout the past year and induct new board members. Event Attendance: 250+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $2,750 (table of 10 with prominent seating and full page ad in program) Supporting Sponsors Gold ‐ $1,000 (1/2 page ad in program) Silver ‐ $500 (1/4 page ad in program) Bronze ‐ $250 (1/8 page ad in program) Benefactor ‐ $100 (company listing in program)
MEMBER EVENTS CONTINUED
Golf Tournament – Monday, May 15 at Haverhill Country Club The Chamber’s annual golf tournament is a perfect opportunity to showcase your business. Enjoy a Beautiful day on the links as you network in a fun setting. Event Attendance: 125+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $5,000 (company logo on premium)
Supporting Sponsors Opportunity to supply item for goodie bags o Prize Hole Contest ‐ $1,000 (opportunity to display banner at prize hole and have company staff present to greet players & oversee contest) o Awards Dinner Sponsor ‐ $1,000 (opportunity to display banner in dining room and address audience) o Lunch Sponsor ‐ $1,000 (opportunity to display banner at check‐in and recognition displayed on boxed/bagged lunch) o Score Card or Cart Sponsor ‐ $500 (recognition on score card/cart signage) o Build the Best Poker Hand Sponsor ‐ $500 (recognition displayed at poker table) o Bag Valet Sponsor ‐ $500 (opportunity for bag valets to wear your company’s logo t‐shirt) o Photo Sponsor ‐ $500 (recognition on photos of foursomes mailed to all golfers) o Drive Range Sponsor ‐ $500 (opportunity to display banner at driving range) o Hole Sponsor ‐ $100 (recognition on one of 18 tees)
Corporate Challenge – June 29 at New England Sports Park
The corporate challenge is a new event for 2017. A gathering for all of the amazing Greater Newburyport companies. Businesses are invited create teams to compete against other Greater Newburyport Business. Fun – Competitive – Teambuilding Event Attendance: 1000+ Lead Sponsor ‐ $5,000 Supporting Sponsors Opportunity to supply item for goodie bags o Game Sponsor ‐ $1,000 (10 x 10 booth at game, company staff present to greet players, t‐shirts for workers and prominent banner display) o Band Sponsor ‐ $500 (opportunity to display banner at stage) o Photo Sponsor ‐ $500 (your logo on each commemorative team photo) o Banner Sponsor ‐ $100 (display of your banner within the sports park)
NEW 2017 – BE A PARTNER… Flagship Partner Program
Be an exclusive Partner with the Chamber Support the Chamber Mission Gain Public / Media Recognition Partner with Chamber in advocating for the greater Newburyport business community Receive Community Recognition
Benefits include: Provides year‐round exposure for your company with prominent recognition: o Your company logo and link on the home page of the Chamber Website o Your company logo and link on a Flagship Partner page on the Chamber Website o Your logo on the 2017 Chamber Flagship Partner banner, which is displayed at ALL events and in the Chamber office. o Your company logo and link on all Chamber emails Listed as a Flagship Partner of the Chamber’s Workforce Initiative “WORK Greater Newburyport” Provides positive corporate image as a member and supporter of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Invitation for you and your colleagues to the Chamber’s annual Flagship Partner / Elected Officials reception Recognition in the Annual Meeting annual report booklet Recognition in the Annual Visitor & Resource Guide Total Package: $2,500
A special thank you to Eva Timothy and Peter Zoltai for the use of their photos
38R Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Phone 978.462.6680 | Fax 978‐465‐4145 www.NewburyportChamber.org |
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