SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Ambassador Club 1 Annual Awards & Installation Dinner 2 Annual Legislative Visit to Raleigh 2, 3 Apple Harvest Festival 3, 4 Blue Ridge Breakaway 4, 5, 6 Business of the Month 6 Chairman s Cup Golf Tournament 7 Elected Officials Reception 8 Gateway to the Smokies Half-Marathon 9, 10 Haywood : E-Commerce Newsletter 10 Haywood Website 10, 11 Holiday Cheer 11 Issues & Eggs 11, 12 Legislative Outlook 12, 13 Mélange of the Mountains 13, 14 Member Socials 14, 15 Partners in Leadership 15 Small Business Development Series 15, 16 Women in Business 16, 17 Young Professionals 17 Ambassador Club The Ambassador Club allows member volunteers to serve as liaisons between the Chamber and its member firms. Ambassadors commonly attend ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, grand openings and other Chamber events. Most importantly, they are essential to securing feedback from the Chamber s membership. Date: The Ambassador Club meets approximately 6 times per year Projected attendance: Ambassadors Presenting Sponsor: $500 The event will be promoted as your company name here presents the event name here of the Haywood Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Ambassador of the Year Award Sponsor: $200 The Ambassador of the Year will be recognized and an award presented by sponsor at the Chamber s Annual Awards & Installation Dinner 1

2 Annual Awards & Installation Dinner The Annual Dinner is one of the Chamber s premiere business events. Over 200 guests are in attendance, including dignitaries, CEOs and Chamber leadership. The distinguished Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards are presented at the event. Date: June Projected Attendance: 200 Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 The event will be promoted as your company name here presents the event name here of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Up to (8) event tickets Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) Up to (6) event tickets Gold Sponsor: $1,000 Up to (4) event tickets Silver Sponsor: $500 Up to (2) event tickets Bronze Sponsor: $250 Annual Legislative Visit to Raleigh A delegation of Chamber members and community leaders representing WNC will travel to Raleigh to meet with leadership of the NC House and Senate. The program includes an update by legislators on the status of the current session of the North Carolina General Assembly. The event also offers attendees an informal setting to meet and discuss key legislative concerns with members of our legislative delegation. The WNC Delegation will also present 2

3 the legislative agenda. Dates: June Attendance: delegates from WNC in addition to Haywood, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania County Legislators Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) Gold Sponsor: $1,500 Logo recognition on all event signage and website Silver Sponsor: $1,000 Bronze Sponsor: $500 Apple Harvest Festival A celebration of the harvest season, complete with over 150 arts & crafts vendors, local music & regional cuisine. Date: Third Saturday in October Attendance: 50,000+ Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event 3

4 (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) (2) Platinum Sponsors Available Gold Sponsor: $1,500 (4) Gold Sponsors Available Silver Sponsor: $500 Bronze Sponsor: $250 Community Supporter: $100 Name recognition on event signage Media Supporter Blue Ridge Breakaway A cycling event unlike any other, The Blue Ridge Breakaway takes cycling to a new level. The August ride features a Century, Metric Century, a 40 mile ride, and a 24 mile ride. Riders explore mountain valleys near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Pisgah National Forest and in the Shadow of Cold Mountain. The Century and Metric rides also include 30 miles on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Date: Second Saturday in August Attendance: 500+ Presenting Sponsor: $3000 4

5 ( Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Logo listed on rider bibs Company information in goody bags (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 ( (visual and verbal) Logo listed on rider bibs Company information in goody bags Gold Sponsor: $1,500 ( Company information in goody bags Special thank-you in post event publications Silver Sponsor: $500 (ww.blueridgebreakaway.com) Company information in goody bags Bronze Sponsor: $350 Company information in goody bags Pre-Ride Refreshment Center/Sponsor: $300 Your company banner at pre-ride refreshment site Rest Stop Sponsor: $200 Your company banner at rest stop site 5

6 Post-Ride Meal/Community Supporter: $100 Your company banner at post event meal site Business of the Month Award Presented by the Economic and Business Development Committee the purpose of the award is to recognize our community businesses who contribute to our communities through charity, good customer service, job creation, and making Haywood County a better place to live. Dates: Monthly (except January & July) Presenting Sponsor: $500 (all 10 Months) Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Presents Monthly Award to recipient and has photo of you representing your company with the recipient in the Mountaineer monthly Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Chairman s Cup Golf Tournament 6

7 The Chamber s annual golf tournament is held each May. The tournament is a 4-man captain s choice. Both men and women are flighted. Date: May Projected Attendance: 80 Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak CEO or company s representative to be recognized and allowed a few minutes to speak (1) Four person team in the tournament (1) Presenting Sponsor available Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (visual and verbal) (1) Platinum Sponsor Available Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Cart Sponsor: $1,000 Signage on every players cart in tournament Right to provide giveaways in carts Elected Officials Reception 7

8 The elected official s reception is held annually in appreciation of the dedication and efforts of our Elected Representatives. (Individuals who represent Haywood County and our membership) Date: January Location: Laurel Ridge Country Club Attendance: Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials, such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal) Company Representative invited to provide a welcome from the podium Up to (4) event tickets (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) Up to (2) event tickets Gold Sponsor: $1,500 Silver Sponsor: $500 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Gateway to the Smokies Half-Marathon 8

9 The event begins on Main Street in beautiful downtown Waynesville and winds through neighborhoods & scenic farmlands to finish in Frog Level, a revitalized railroad district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Certified course designed by runners for runners. Date: May Location: Waynesville, NC Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Entry for (5) runners (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $2,000 (visual and verbal) Entry for (4) runners (4) Platinum Sponsors Available Gold Sponsor: $1,500 Entry for (3) runners (6) Gold Sponsors Available Silver Sponsor: $500 Entry for (2) runners Bronze Sponsor: $350 Entry for (1) runner Refreshment Station: $200 9

10 Name recognition on website Your banner hung at refreshment station Your volunteers at refreshment station (6) Refreshment Station Sponsors Available Community Sponsor: $100 Name recognition on website Sample/Product Info in Registration Bags at all Sponsorship Levels Haywood E-Commerce Newsletter The Chambers E-Commerce weekly newsletter has advertising opportunities ideal for promoting products and services of members. Many members value being identified with the Chamber and view their advertising support as a good investment. The Chamber s E-Commerce is sent to over 1,200 inboxes every Thursday, featuring member news and event details. Audience: 1,200 Inboxes every Thursday Annual Sponsor: $275 Company Logo/Advertisement in 48 Issues of The Weekly newsletter Holiday Cheer A celebration of the holiday season featuring an evening of dinner, music, live & silent auction items and the opportunity to network with your fellow chamber members. Date: December Attendance: 100+ Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Up to (6) event tickets (1) Presenting Sponsor Available 10

11 Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (visual and verbal) Up to (4) event tickets Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Issues & Eggs Monthly Breakfast Issues and Eggs breakfasts are held the first Wednesday of each month except January and July from 8-9 am. Impactful speakers will address current topics and issues relevant to businesses in Haywood County. Date: First Wednesday of each month (except January & July) Projected Attendance: Presenting Sponsor: $1,000 for series of 10 Issues & Eggs Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Up to (2) event tickets Platinum Sponsor: $750 (visual and verbal) Up to (1) event ticket 11

12 Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Legislative Outlook In advance of the Session of the North Carolina General Assembly, we will be inviting the Haywood County Legislative Delegation to a special event. Each legislative leader will offer their perspective of the upcoming legislative session. Questions and comments from the audience will be encouraged. Date: TBD Projected Attendance: Presenting Sponsor: $500 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Up to (6) event tickets Company representative seated at head table Opportunity to present a 60-second presentation about your business (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Gold Sponsor: $250 Up to (2) event tickets 12

13 Mélange of the Mountains Culinary extravaganza attracts more than 300 people and a dozen member restaurants to indulge in an evening of fine food and friends. Area restaurants compete in categories ranging from soup and salad to meat and desserts for the top honors during the Mélange of the Mountains Culinary Gala. Date: April Attendance: 350 Presenting Sponsor: $2000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Early arrival to view chef s in action Private beverage service Opportunity to judge the People s Choice category Up to (8) event tickets in VIP section (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (visual and verbal) Private beverage service Opportunity to judge the People s Choice category Up to (4) event tickets in VIP section Gold Sponsor: $750 Up to (2) event tickets Silver Sponsor: $500 Up to (2) event tickets Bronze Sponsor: $350 13

14 Member Socials Hosted on-site by the Chamber, two socials will be held as networking opportunities for members only. The first social will be held during the summer and the second will be a Holiday Open House drop in with light appetizers and beverages. Date: August & December Projected Attendance: 200 Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized and allowed a few minutes to speak Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 Logo placement in specially designated space under Presenting Sponsor logo Logo placement in specially designated space under promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal) Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $200 Bronze Sponsor: $100 Partners in Leadership Partners in Leadership is a mentoring program designed to guide young professional women through the process of developing professional and career goals. Each applicant is paired with a seasoned professional woman that will share their skills, experiences and knowledge over a nine month period. The program begins in September. 14

15 Presenting Sponsor: $500 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Supporting Sponsor: $250 Recognition at Partners in Leadership closing reception Small Business Development Series Small Business development Series is a program designed to address and assist business owners with overcoming and identifying the challenges of growing a business. Date: January - May Projected Attendance: per Seminar Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 The event will be promoted as your company name here presents the event name here of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Top logo placement on applicable promotional material such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event CEO or company s representative to be recognized from the podium and allowed a few minutes to speak Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 Logo placement in specially designated space under Presenting Sponsor logo Logo placement in specially designated space under promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal) Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Recognition on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, Bronze Sponsor: $200 15

16 Women in Business The Greater Haywood County Women in Business provides programs and opportunities in leadership development, mentoring, education and networking for women and men in business. To further this goal, quarterly seminars are held that provide motivational, inspirational and informational speakers. Presenting Sponsor: $1,500 (4 per year) Top placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Up to (4) event tickets (1) Presenting Sponsor Available Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 (visual and verbal) Up to (2) event tickets Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsor: $300 Bronze Sponsor: $200 Young Professionals Engaging Young Professionals through the core values of Professional Development, Networking and Community Service to make Haywood County a better place to live work and play. Dates: Monthly Professional Development, Networking and Community Service events Attendance: Presenting Sponsors: $2,000

17 Top logo placement on applicable promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal); opportunity to speak depending on event Opportunity to host event at business location (including food and beverage) Platinum Sponsors: $1000 Logo placement is specially designated space on promotional materials such as programs, e-vites, etc. (visual and verbal) Gold Sponsor: $500 Silver Sponsors: $300 Bronze Sponsors: $200