2016 Sponsorships. Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 612 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR Phone: (479) Fax: (479)

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1 2016 Sponsorships Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 612 Garrison Avenue Fort Smith, AR Phone: (479) Fax: (479)

2 FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST When: January December 2016 (First Friday of every month, excluding July) Location: Reynolds Room at the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Attendance: First Friday Breakfast pairs breakfast with an in- demand speaker sure to entertain and inform all those in attendance while providing a great opportunity for networking. Sponsors will benefit from the diverse crowd that First Friday attracts. As one of our premiere marketing events, the exposure received by the sponsor can t be matched. Each month all members in attendance have a chance to win the accumulated monies from the incentive sponsor. Presenting Annual Sponsor: Exclusive $8,000 Opportunity to address members at each First Friday Breakfast. Company recognized on every table, on the screen/display, and at podium at sponsored breakfast Logo displayed on sponsored event invitation sent to more than 1,200 members Logo displayed on the First Friday page of the Chamber s website, Facebook page and Twitter site for sponsored event Logo displayed in the e- Catalyst newsletter for sponsored breakfast sent to 3,000+ addresses Sponsor listed in all corresponding material regarding sponsored breakfast Reserved table of 8 guests to every FFB event Hosting Sponsor: $ per breakfast (Only 5 left APAC, Arvest, Littlefield Oil, Mercy, Sparks, United Way) Company recognized on every table, on the screen/display, and at podium at sponsored breakfast Logo displayed on sponsored event invitation sent to more than 1,200 members Logo displayed on the First Friday page of the Chamber s website for sponsored event Logo displayed in the e- Catalyst newsletter for sponsored breakfast sent to 3,000+ addresses Sponsor listed in all corresponding material regarding sponsored breakfast Reserved table of 8 guests to the sponsored event Breakfast Buffet Sponsor $ per breakfast (Only 10 left - Turn Key Construction) Company name/logo on printed table tents on breakfast buffet tables Company recognized at podium for sponsored breakfast Listed on sponsored event invitation sent to more than 1,200 members Listed on the First Friday page of the Chamber s website for sponsored event Listed in the e- Catalyst newsletter for sponsored breakfast sent to 3,000+ addresses Sponsor listed in all corresponding material regarding sponsored breakfast Four (4) free passes to the sponsored event

3 Coffee Bar Sponsor $ per breakfast (Only 6 Left Advantage Recovery, Bost) Company name/logo on printed table tents on coffee service tables Company recognized at podium for sponsored breakfast Listed on sponsored event invitation sent to more than 1,200 members Listed on the First Friday page of the Chamber s website for sponsored event Listed in the e- Catalyst newsletter for sponsored breakfast sent to 3,000+ addresses Sponsor listed in all corresponding material regarding sponsored breakfast Two (2) free passes to the sponsored event Annual Incentive Drawing Sponsor $1,500(Sold Choctaw Casino & Hotel) Listed in The e- Catalyst newsletter for sponsored breakfast sent to 3,000+ addresses Sponsor listed on the First Friday page of the Chamber s website for sponsored breakfast Sponsor recognized at event during the incentive drawing 2016 REGIONAL BUSINESS EXPO/JOB FAIR When: May 6, 2016 Time: 8:30 am 3:30 pm Location: Fort Smith Convention Center Attendance: The Fort Smith Regional Business Expo/Job Fair is an opportunity for our members to showcase their business, products, services and employment opportunities to the community. It is the leading Expo in the Greater Fort Smith Region and offers sponsors various opportunities to gain exposure through marketing and advertising. Presenting Sponsor: Exclusive $5,000 Double booth with prime location at Regional EXPO The event will be referred to as: 2016 Regional Business EXPO Presented by name of company Sponsor logo on event invitations to over 3,000+ addresses Reserved table for ten (10) with prime seating at breakfast event Sponsor logo on all event maps and vendor materials Sponsor logo listed in all newspaper articles and promotions to public Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website, Facebook, Twitter sites and e- Catalyst newsletter Corporate banners displayed at event

4 Diamond Sponsor $2,500(Only 2 Left First National Bank) Booth with prime location at Regional EXPO Sponsor logo on event invitations to over 1,200 members Reserved table for five (5) with prime seating at breakfast event Sponsor logo listed in all marketing & promotions to members and general public Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website and e- Catalyst newsletter Corporate banners displayed at event Company name/logo on EXPO Map and vendor materials Hospitality Sponsor $2,000 (exclusive) Booth with prime location at Regional EXPO The Hospitality area will be referred to as: Hospitality Area Sponsored by company name Four (4) complimentary passes for breakfast event Sponsor logo listed in all marketing & promotions to members and general public Sponsor logo on Chamber s website and e- Catalyst newsletter Corporate banners displayed in hospitality area Chamber Booth Sponsor $1,200( Sold!!! United Federal Credit Union) Booth right next to the Chamber Booth (prime location nearest the door) Two (2) complimentary passes for breakfast Sponsor logo on event invitations and Chamber website (Chamber Booth sponsored by company name) Sponsor logo with link in e- Catalyst newsletter Sponsor logo on event invitations to over 3,000 business representatives Company logo on EXPO map Platinum Sponsor $1,000(Unlimited O.K. Foods, Vista College) Booth with prime location at Regional EXPO Two (2) complimentary passes for breakfast Sponsor logo on event invitations and Chamber website Sponsor logo with link in e- Catalyst newsletter Sponsor logo on event invitations to over 3,000 business representatives Company logo on EXPO map EXPO Exhibitor $375 - $500(Unlimited KMF, Littlefield Oil, OG&E) Booth at Regional EXPO please see Booth Registration for specific pricing Two (2) complimentary passes for breakfast event Company listed on the Chamber s website Company listed on EXPO map

5 23rd ANNUAL JACK WHITE GOLF TOURNAMENT When: June 2016 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: TBD Attendance: 200+ This event pairs a great day of golf with a unique networking opportunity with many of Arkansas legislators and community leaders. The Jack White Legislative Golf Tournament is one of the most visible Chamber events each year. This tournament will give you the opportunity to spotlight your business in front of not only Fort Smith regional decision makers, but some of the most influential people in the state. Presenting Sponsor: Exclusive $5,000 (Sold!!! - Choctaw Casino & Hotel) One team (3-4 players) The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor company) presents The Annual Jack White Legislative Golf Tournament Sponsor receives top billing and logo on all promotional event materials Sponsor receives opportunity to briefly address the crowd before shotgun start Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber s website Sponsor listed on Facebook and Twitter sites and in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter Corporate banner displayed at event Shirt Sponsor $3,000 (Sold!!! OG & E & Sparks) One team (3-4 players) Sponsor logo placed on golf shirts Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber s website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and all promotional materials Corporate banner displayed at event Hat Sponsor $1,500 (Sold Littlefield Oil & O.K. Foods) Sponsor logo placed on all hats Sponsor logo with link place on Chamber s website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and all promotional materials Corporate banner displayed at event Golf Towel Sponsor $1,500 (APAC) Sponsor logo placed on all towels

6 Sponsor logo with link place on Chamber s website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and all promotional materials Corporate banner displayed at event Lunch Sponsor $1,500 Lunch will be referred to as: (name of sponsor company) presents lunch Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and all promotional materials Corporate banner displayed at event Hospitality Sponsor $1,000 Sponsor logo placed on the hospitality table tents Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and promotional materials Cart Sponsor $1,000 Sponsor logo placed on tournament golf carts Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber website Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter and promotional materials Driving Range Sponsor $500(KMF) Sponsor logo with link placed on Chamber website Opportunity to place banners on or near driving range Sponsor mentioned in all promotional materials Sponsor listed in the e- Catalyst weekly newsletter Beverage Cart Sponsor $500 (Only 1 Left Advantage Recovery, Turn Key Construction) Sponsor logo placed on beverage cart; opportunity to have your staff man the cart during the tournament. (not required) Sponsor listed in promotional materials Sponsor mentioned in the e- Catalyst newsletter Exclusive Hole Sponsor $250 (Only 17 Left Courtyard Marriott) Signage at sponsored hole Sponsor can place tent on the hole at tournament Sponsor mentioned on website and in the e- Catalyst newsletter

7 Tandem Hole Sponsor $100 (Unlimited) Sponsor listed on event signage Sponsor mentioned on website and in the e- Catalyst newsletter 2016 HEALTHCARE RECEPTION When: September 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: TBD Attendance: Healthcare is key to economic development, which is why the Chamber feels it is so important to provide practical solutions for the retention and recruitment of physicians & healthcare professionals to the region. The Healthcare Reception offers our sponsors the opportunity to meet and say thank you for choosing Fort Smith. Presenting Sponsor $5,000 (Sparks & Valley Behavioral Health) Opportunity to briefly welcome attendees The program will be referred to as: Healthcare Reception Presented by - company name Logo displayed on all event invitations sent to Chamber members and physicians Opportunity to have a table display at the reception Opportunity to put items in the goody bags given to 100- plus attendees Logo displayed on the Chamber s website and on event program Listed in all press releases about Healthcare Reception Opportunity for 8 guests to attend event Diamond Sponsor $2,500 (Unlimited - United Federal Credit) Opportunity to have a table display at the reception Opportunity to put items in the goody bags given to 100- plus attendees Logo displayed on the Chamber s website and on event program Listed in all press releases about the Physicians & Healthcare Reception Opportunity for 8 guests to attend event Platinum Sponsor $1,500 Opportunity to have a table display at the reception Opportunity to put items in the goody bags given to 100- plus attendees Logo displayed on the Chamber s website and on event program Listed in all press releases about the Physicians & Healthcare Reception Opportunity for 6 guests to attend event Gold Sponsor $500 (Unlimited First National Bank) Opportunity to put items in the goody bags given to 100- plus attendees Logo displayed on the Chamber s website and listed on event program

8 Listed in all press releases about the Healthcare Reception Opportunity for 4 guests to attend event Silver Sponsor $250 Opportunity to put items in the goody bags given to 100- plus attendees Listed on the Chamber s website and on event program Opportunity for 2 guests to attend event 2016 ANNUAL MEETING When: November 2016 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: TBA Attendance: 600+ This event recaps our prior year s activities and puts focus on the goals of the Chamber for the upcoming year. Program includes A- list speakers. These meetings have featured speakers like Governor Mike Beebe; J.C. Watts, Jr.; Dr. Donald Bobbitt; Steve Forbes; U.S. Congressman Steve Womack; and Governor Asa Hutchinson. Presenting Sponsor: Exclusive $5,000 (Sold!!! Choctaw Casino & Hotel) Two tables (20 seats) prime seating at event Opportunity to briefly welcome crowd on behalf of your company Logo displayed on all event invitations, e- Catalyst, website, and other promotional materials Sponsor logo with link on Facebook, Twitter and Chamber s website Sponsor logo on event program Keynote Speaker Sponsor: Exclusive $3,500 (Sold!!! First National Bank) One table (10 seats) prime seating at event Logo displayed on all event invitations, e- Catalyst, website, and other promotional materials Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website Sponsor logo on event program Diamond Sponsor $2,500(Littlefield Oil) One table (10 seats) at event Logo displayed on all event invitations, e- Catalyst, website, and other promotional materials Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website Sponsor logo on event program Platinum Sponsor $1,000 (Unlimited Hammer Solutions, Mercy, OG &E, O.K. Foods, Sparks, United Federal)

9 One table (10 seats) prime seating at event Logo displayed on all event invitations, e- Catalyst, website, and other promotional materials Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website Sponsor logo on event program Gold Sponsor $500 ( Unlimited - Bost, Turn Key, KMF) 5 Reserved seats at event Sponsor listed on event invitation and Chamber website Sponsor listed on event program Silver Sponsor $250 2 Reserved seats at event Sponsor listed on Chamber s website Sponsor listed in event program WASHINGTON FLY- IN When: April 2016 Location: Washington D.C. Attendance: 100 Each year, a delegation from the Fort Smith Chamber flies to Washington, D.C. to discuss topics and issues that are crucial to the success of our region. We meet with both our Congressmen and Senators to continue our good working relationship with leaders in Washington. Presenting Sponsor: Exclusive $5,000 (Sold!!! Littlefield Oil) Four tickets to the 3rd District Congressional Dinner The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor company) presents the Washington Fly- In and 3rd District Congressional Dinner. Top billing on all event signage for the 3rd Congressional District Dinner including Sponsor s name and logo CEO or company representative to briefly welcome members in attendance at the 3rd Congressional District Dinner Opportunity for CEO or company representative to sit at Congressman Womack s table at the 3rd Congressional District Dinner Company featured in materials developed for the event Company s name and logo listed on the program and event signage Platinum Sponsors $3,000 Two tickets to the 3rd District Congressional Dinner

10 Company s name and logo listed on all event signage and promotional materials Opportunity for CEO or company representative to sit at Congressman Womack s table at the 3rd Congressional District Dinner Company verbally recognized at the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Chamber Reception Sponsor $2,500 One ticket to the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Company s name and logo listed on all event signage and promotional materials Company verbally recognized at the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Ground Transportation Sponsor $2,000 One ticket to the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Company s name and logo listed on all event signage and promotional materials Company verbally recognized at the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Gold Sponsors $1,500 (Unlimited - Sparks) One ticket to the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Company s name and logo listed on all event signage Company verbally recognized at the 3rd District Congressional Dinner Company featured in all materials produced for the event by the State Chamber Silver Sponsor $500 (Unlimited Turn Key Construction) Company s name listed on all event signage Company verbally recognized at the 3rd District Congressional Dinner BUSINESS AFTER 5 When: 2016 Quarterly Event Time: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Location: Hosting Business or Varied Locations Attendance: Varies Business After 5 is one of the best open networking opportunities provided by the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to promote to a receptive crowd in a casual environment. Annual Presenting Sponsor Exclusive $2,500 (Sold!!!- O.K. Foods) The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor company) presents the 2016 Business After 5 Logo displayed on the event page of the Chamber s website Logo displayed on all event invitations directly sent to more than 3,000 business representatives Sponsor listed in all e- Catalyst articles regarding Business After 5 in 2016 Sole opportunity to welcome crowd for five minutes at each event Opportunity to provide a door prize of $25 or more value

11 Copy of attendance roster for all Business After 5 in 2016 Hosting Sponsor $250 (Only 1 Left Cherokee Casino Roland, Courtyard Marriott, Mercy) Opportunity to host crowd at your business for sponsored event if you are unable to host at your location, a neutral location can be secured. Logo displayed on the event page for sponsored event of the Chamber s website Logo displayed on all event invitations sent to more than 3,000 business representatives for sponsored event Sponsor listed in all e- Catalyst articles regarding sponsored event Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of reception attendees for sponsored event Provide food and drink for reception attendees (menu must be pre- approved by Chamber Staff) BUSINESS2BUSINESS LUNCHEON When: 2016 (quarterly) Time: 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Location: Varies Attendance: Business2Business Luncheon offers Chamber members an opportunity to promote their product or service in a structured luncheon environment. Hundreds of Chamber members have found B2B to be a simple, yet extremely effective way to promote their businesses. B2B is a great way to boost commercial success and foster business relationships. Annual Presenting Sponsor - $2, Exclusive The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor s company) presents the B2B Luncheons for 2016 Logo displayed on the B2B page of the Chamber s website for 2016 of the Chamber s website Logo displayed on all event invitations and e- Catalyst sent to more than 3,000 business representatives Opportunity to address crowd for seven minutes Sponsor receives 6 tickets to all luncheon events Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of luncheon attendees Lunch Sponsor $400 per lunch (Only 4 left O.K. Foods, Cherokee Casino Roland) Logo displayed on the sponsored B2B page of the Chamber s website Sponsor listed in all e- Catalyst articles regarding sponsored luncheon Recognition at food table for sponsorship and verbal recognition at event Sponsor receives 4 tickets to sponsored luncheon

12 Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of luncheon attendees for sponsored luncheon Hosting Sponsor $250 per lunch (quarterly) Logo displayed on the sponsored B2B page of the Chamber s website Sponsor listed in all e- Catalyst articles regarding sponsored luncheon Opportunity to address crowd for five minutes at sponsored luncheon Sponsor receives 4 tickets to sponsored luncheon Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of luncheon attendees for sponsored luncheon Provide a door prize of $50 or more value THE FORT SMITH CHAMBER BREAKFAST CLUB When: 2016 (monthly) Time: 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Location: The Fort Smith Chamber Attendance: The Fort Smith Chamber Breakfast Club offers Chamber members an opportunity to network with other chamber members on a regular basis. This is a simple but extremely effective way to promote their businesses. Annual Presenting Sponsor - $2, Exclusive The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor s company) presents the Fort Smith Chamber Breakfast Club for 2016 Logo displayed on the Breakfast Club page of the Chamber s website for 2016 of the Chamber s website Logo displayed on all event invitations and e- Catalyst sent to more than 3,000 business representatives Opportunity to address crowd for seven minutes Sponsor receives 6 tickets to all breakfast events Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of Breakfast Club attendees Supporting Sponsor $250 per meeting Logo displayed on the sponsored Breakfast Club page of the Chamber s website Sponsor listed in all e- Catalyst articles regarding sponsored meeting Opportunity to address crowd for five minutes at sponsored meeting Sponsor receives 4 tickets to sponsored meeting Opportunity to distribute brochures to the event attendees Receive a printed list of Chamber members that attended meeting Provide a door prize of $50 or more value

13 MEMBER OPEN HOUSE When: As requested Time: Varies specific for sponsor Location: Sponsor s Business Attendance: Varies Member Open House is a unique event that offers the opportunity to open up your business to the general membership. Sponsor will provide the venue, refreshments and any other optional items, such as food or door prizes for attendees. The Chamber will provide the marketing for the event and aid in facilitation. This event is great for new businesses or existing businesses to market themselves to over 1,500 local business owners and representatives at a relatively low cost. Presenting Sponsor $250 The program will be referred to as: (name of sponsor company) presents the Member Open House Sole opportunity to showcase your business to attendees Sponsor listed on all invitations sent to more than 3,000 business representatives Sponsor listed in e- Catalyst newsletter and on Chamber s website Opportunity to distribute marketing material to attendees A complete list of the event attendees ARKANSAS SCHOLARS LUNCHEON AND HONORS BANQUET When: Honors Banquet: April 4, 2016 Arkansas Scholars Luncheon: April 20, 2016 Location: TBA Estimated Attendance: each event These events are sponsored by the Chamber s Education & Quality of Place Division to reward and acknowledge local graduating seniors on their academic accomplishments. It is a wonderful opportunity for our members to support the efforts to raise the level of education within our community. Sponsors are acknowledged at BOTH events. School Sponsor $1000 (Unlimited First National Bank, Vista College) Sponsors acknowledged at podium during both events and on each table Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website and all e- Catalyst s for both events Sponsor logo in both event programs

14 Corporate Sponsor $500 (Unlimited Sparks & Turn Key Construction) Sponsors acknowledged at podium during both events Sponsor logo with link on Chamber s website and on e- Catalyst s for both events Sponsor listed in both event programs Student Sponsor $50 Sponsor listed on event program Sponsor listed on Chamber website and on e- Catalyst s for both events PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST When: August 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Public at Fort Smith Convention Center Private at Fort Smith Chamber Attendance: 1,000+ Each year, the Chamber and Education Division likes to express our gratitude for the hard work and dedication of area teachers. The Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts offer our sponsors an opportunity to give back to the teachers in both public and private schools. This event provides the opportunity to promote goodwill in the community, with other business leaders within our region. Platinum Sponsor $1,500 (Unlimited - O.K. Foods, United Federal Credit Union, Vista College) Sponsor receives top billing for the event. Sponsor logo placed in e- Catalyst newsletter and on Chamber website Sponsor logo placed on invitations and flyers for event Sponsor logo placed on event programs Gold Sponsor $500 (Turn Key Construction) Sponsor logo placed on Chamber website and in e- Catalyst newsletter Sponsor logo placed on invitations and flyers for event Sponsor logo placed on event programs Silver Sponsor $250 (Central Christian) Sponsor listed on Chamber website Sponsor listed in event program

15 PARTNERS IN EDUCATION LUNCHEON When: June 2, 2016 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: TBA Attendance: 400 Each year, the Fort Smith Chamber hosts the Partners in Education Luncheon in coordination with the Fort Smith Public Schools and the Partners in Education Board. Local businesses that participate in the PIE Program are invited to attend with their partner school principals and staff to celebrate their efforts with local students. The Chamber is able to support this event this year because of the generosity of our members. Platinum Sponsor $1,000 (Unlimited Vista College) Gold Sponsor $500 (Unlimited OG & E, United Federal Credit Union) Silver Sponsor $250 (Turn Key Construction) All sponsors are acknowledged in Chamber publications (e- Catalyst, social media, website) and also during the Luncheon. All sponsors will be announced at the podium and listed in the printed event program.

16 SIGN ME UP!!! Please indicate the sponsorship you would like to purchase by circling the event and the sponsorship level on the list provided. Once this form is received, a member of the Chamber staff will call to confirm your selections, discuss tickets, recognition, etc. and payment method you prefer. Invoices for selected sponsorships will be billed 30 days prior to each event; we can accept check, any major credit card, and can ACH/draft your bank account. For questions please mcurry@fortsmithchamber.com or Company Name: Contact Person:_ Address: Phone: _Fax: address:_ By signing this form, I agree that I have the authorization to commit my company to this sponsorship: Signature Date Special Notes: