ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY GUIDE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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1 2017 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY GUIDE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2 VOICE * PROSPERITY * JOBS CHAMBER S BUSINSS AND COMMUNITY FOCUS AWARENESS * EXPOSURE * GROWTH PART OF YOUR BUSINESS MARKETING PLAN CARE * ALIGNMENT * VISIBILITY PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN THE BEST IT CAN BE PART OF THE CHAMBER S POSITIVE PROMOTION OF THE PARISH SUPPORT * CARE * INVESTMENT* LEADERSHIP SUPPORT OF THE CHAMBER S ECONOMIC IMPACT INITIAVITES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PART OF YOUR ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN THE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER IMPLEMTENTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK OF BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BUSINESS. THE OPPORTUNITES HERE PROVIDE PLATFORMS FOR ADVERTISING, BRANDING, NETWORKING, DEVELOPMENT AND POSITION YOU AS A LEADER IN THE LIIVINGSOTN BUSINESS COMMUNITY. PLEASE JOIN US IN CREATING OPPORTUNITES FOR BUSINESS AND THE RECOVERY AND PROSPERITY OF ALL AREAS OF THE PARISH.

3 CHAMBER OF E - COMMERCE E-SSENTIAL Being found on - line is The Chamber helps by bringing an even greater online presence. In some cases, the first showing of any search is the business listing in the Chamber. As we grow and add more businesses to our base, all members collectively benefit from the exposure. Included with your membership is not only your listing, but also your own back end portal which allows you to update content plus add Online Advertising Additional Options With over 500,000 impressions annually, traffic to the Chamber s website benefits members. We con tinu ally update our site to keep content fresh and relevant. Daily changes are made in some manner to the site. Options include: Website Banner Ads Included in Chairman s level membership. Included on category page for Premier Level Members. Higher view for Enhanced Level Members. Events to the Chamber s calendar Job listings Hot Deals and Sales News about your business Access to exclusive options. Premier Level Members Premier Level Members and above have a banner ad on their category at no additional charge. That means every time that category is searched, the Premier Level member is at the top of the list, with logo and enhanced listing and a banner ad across the top of the page list. It s a bargain! Business Directory Page $150 month 3 month minimum your category. You provide all images. We provide Prices for Basic Level Business Directory Page limited $150 month 3 month minimum your category. You provide all images. We provide the dimensions. For graphics pricing, please contact the chamber. Events Calendar limited available $200 month 3 month minimum You provide the images, we provide the sizes. For graphics pricing, please contact the chamber. Home page not available to member levels below Chairman s Level.

4 MORE ONLINE Membership Upgrade By upgrading your membership level to an enhanced option your business gets more exposure and pushed to the top of the list depending on your desired level. You can see our membership level investment guide for all options. When given the choice, most members move beyond the basic level to increase exposure. Options include the ability to add Office Depot Program Not advertising, but it will more than pay for it! The best discount Office Depot offers and is exclusive to chamber members. Buying power of chambers throughout the nation. Save by Using your card for discounts in store of 5% to 50% Setting up your 30 day account through the Chamber BEST Meeting with the Chamber and Office Depot representative to review your regular purchases and create a customized discount plan based on items you purchase in quantity. Logo presence Search Engine Optimized Expanded details in your business Photo gallery & Video options Bullet texts with URL s More key word searches First right of acceptance on limited seating events. Plus as an added bonus when we seek presenters or have opportunities for additional offers at no charge, we contact our enhanced level members first. Less than $200 annually or less than $17 per month. Your business is SO worth it! J&N Albany Community Park Just one of our Community Service Projects Your investment in the Chamber extends far beyond as we are able to identify and assist with community projects through our Leadership Program and coming soon an option for

5 RIBBON CUTTING & ON LOCATION Ribbon Cutting The most exciting time for a business is when you are open for business! Chambers are the go to organization for an experienced ribbon cutting event. This chamber alone averages 30 per year making your opening high profile. The amount of press and exposure you receive from a ribbon cutting is second to none. We add you to our high exposure calendar, our contacts, engage our board and ambassadors, help arrange dignitaries, send photos and press releases following. Doing it right does have costs. We request a minimal fee for a ribbon cutting if it is not included in your level of membership. We allow for one ribbon cutting event in your membership at this rate and base level. We will rebate the amount on your renewal invoice. Please allow ample time to schedule your ribbon cutting for maximum exposure and attendance. Attendance varies but the online and reach of our publicity contacts is always extensive, including our own public reach. Ribbon Cutting $75 Business Basic Member Member Packet Adds Member & Welcome Packet Promo Item $500 (annually) 1 promotional item included in each new member welcome packet & existing member outreach packet Promo Item in New Member Packet ONLY $250 (annually) 1 promotional item included in each new member packet Promo Item in New Member Packet/quantity of 10 packets $50 1 promotional item included in 10 new member welcome packets Location Promotion Chamber Café $100 / month With over 100 attendees meeting in the chamber building on a regular basis the Chamber Café gets a lot of traffic. Signage is situated above the popular coffee and snack station. You can add small items subject to. Chamber Board Room Ad Space Again with the high traffic in the board room, your name gets noticed. Want to be associated with business leadership? Here s the place. $250 mo. as people are in that area for hours at a time. Included (1) Business Investor & above

6 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Event Promotion Getting the word out about your event is key for a successful outcome. The Chamber knows how important event exposure is since we have over 100 events, meetings and similar gathering each year! We ve invested in the best software in the chamber industry for this reason. The Chamber is one of the, if not the, highest viewed event calendars in the region. As a member, you have back end access to the chamber s calendar with your individual login and password where you can add events. Events should be of community and member interest sales events are not included in the event calendar, however, you can add those to the Hot Deals tab. Your information is automatically populated saving you time. Login here. You can add details (required) images, dates, times, locations and other important information. You can even do this through your chamber app. JOB LISTINGS No charge for you to add to Chamber site. Fill it up as we work hard to have yours listing tops in the parish. We ll boost the listing on social media at a strategic time so further reach. Separate Boost for your listing only: No additional charge for all in clusion. For blasts are sent to the chamber s base of contacts. Job and Career options also open to Members as the events are held. Career enhancement working with high schools. To enhance presence, we will assist with listings as time allows at no additional charge. BUSINESS NEWS Event Calendar Levels Pricing No charge The process of adding an event is easy to follow. You can also access webinars on the topics to walk you through. $50 charge If chamber staff adds your event to the calendar. 2 week notice. Featured Event - for Premier and Above Level 2 per year. Available only to Premier and above. Sponsor ad on events limited options see E commerce page. Expansions, awards, new ventures, successes, new hires or promotions, help in the community. We love hearing about it and so does everyone else. With your membership you can decide what is news for your business. Use this option to not only share the news, but also get more exposure for your business.

7 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Printed Directory The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce contracts on a regular basis to produce the Business & Community Guide. Useful for all who want to learn more about the parish including newcomers, local and visitors. This comprehensive guide brings it all together in a publication that is one of a kind in the parish. The Chamber supports the publication and encourages members to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to promote your business. All members receive a category and alphabetical listing at no charge included with your membership. Additional ads option at time of publication. Business Referral Groups Build your business & a better Livingston Already in the works but coming soon as we build the groups even further. You are the sole representative for your industry. You also get an option to be a part of the larger network. No where will you find the reach that chambers have. So join with us as opposed to recruiting from the chamber, join with us to build more people, businesses, employees and at the same time, a better Livingston Parish. Showing up IN Person Whether you have an hour or a day, showing up gets you know. Whatever your level of availability, we have a great fit for you. People do business with people they know. To get more business, you need to be known. If you have the time, we have the opportunities! We put together an aggressive calendar that allows our members to engage in person too. Committees Task Force Events Ambassadors Community Service Projects Lots more Get out! Be KNOWN! Advertise Awards of Excellence Business of the Year Member of the Year Community Impact Award Community Service Award Plus more

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