SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016

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1 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2016 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS GALA DINNERS RECEPTIONS NETWORKING EVENTS FOCUS EVENTS YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EVENTS EUROPEAN CHAMBER EVENTS

2 Dear Members and Friends of the GACC New York, The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC) continues to strive to support, promote and facilitate business and commerce between Germany and the U.S. Today s global economies grow steadily more interconnected, with record investments in the U.S. by German companies and continued discussions about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Our mission remains as vital now as it was when the Chamber was founded in Dietmar Rieg President & CEO, German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. New York In 2016 we will continue to engage with the German American community through more than 60 events and over 7000 guests expected. Those events not only constitute the core of personal and professional exchanges, they also provide valuable opportunities for our members to collaborate. A significant addition to our events in 2015 was the establishment of the prestigious Newcomer of the Year Award. German companies develop their presence in the US are reviewed by a panel of German and American professionals, and the winners are announced at our annual Martinsgans Dinner. We are pleased to announce our inaugural winner, Voxeljet, and two Notable Newcomers, Meteoviva and Pixida. We look forward to building on their success by continuing to honor excellent companies. For the year of 2016, we are pleased to offer you annual sponsorship opportunities with exclusive benefits that will foster your involvement and guarantee your company visibility at all our signature events. Coordinating your marketing strategy through an annual sponsorship is a responsible and cost-effective way to strengthen your presence in the German American business community in the Northeast. The following pages will guide you through our events and projects in 2016 and will highlight the different sponsorship options that are available for each of them. Please keep in mind that the sponsorship packages are flexible and can be tailored to meet your individual needs. We appreciate your consideration! With kind regards, SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

3 ANNUAL GOLD SPONSORSHIP 2016 Our greatest supporter! The Annual Gold Sponsorship offers the most distinguished opportunity to strengthen your presence in the German- American business community in New York and the Northeast area. Our National Partner Program, introduced in 2014, offers you further presence nationwide. Throughout the year, your company will receive prime exposure at our numerous events and extensive visibility on our website and various promotional materials. Become our greatest supporter and you will receive comprehensive benefits in return! Contribution: $20,000 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Patron Membership benefits National Partner Program benefits which enables memberships on the highest level with GACC New York, GACC Midwest, GACC South and GACC Philadelphia including respective benefit EXCLUSIVE EXPOSURE (DIGITAL AND PRINT) Significant recognition as Annual Gold Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on all GACC NY event invitations and promotional materials related to the events (more than 100 s to over 1000 contacts) Significant recognition as Annual Gold Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on promotional membership materials such as our event calendar, newsletter (to more than 3000 contacts) etc. Significant recognition as Annual Gold Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on our event website EVENT BENEFITS One Gold Table at our White Asparagus Dinner in May 2016: All Gold Sponsor benefits including premium seating for 10 guests; 15% off additional sponsor tables and company logo on your table One Gold Table at our Martinsgans-Dinner in fall 2016: All Gold Sponsor benefits including premium seating for 10 guests; 15% off additional sponsor tables and company logo on your table One Gold Table at our New Year s Reception 2016: All Gold Sponsor benefits including premium seating for 10 guests; 15% off additional sponsor tables and company logo on your table Complimentary admission to all regular GACC NY events (luncheons, receptions, seminars, conferences etc.) for up to two company representatives Exclusive invitations to select small-attendance events SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

4 ANNUAL SILVER SPONSORSHIP 2016 Be highlighted all year long! The Annual Silver Sponsorship offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your presence in the German-American business community in New York and the Northeast. Throughout the year your company will receive wide exposure at our numerous events and visibility on our website, in our yearly publications, and various promotional materials. Increase your brand recognition now by becoming one of our main supporters! Contribution: $8,500 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Patron Membership benefits EXCLUSIVE EXPOSURE (DIGITAL AND PRINT) Recognition as Annual Silver Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on all GACC NY event invitations and promotional materials related to the events (more than 100 s to over 1000 contacts) Recognition as Annual Silver Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on promotional membership materials such as our event calendar, newsletter (more than 3000 contacts) etc. Recognition as Annual Silver Sponsor 2016 throughout the year on our event website EVENT BENEFITS Four tickets to our White Asparagus Dinner in May 2016 including preferred seating Four tickets to our Martinsgans-Dinner 2016 in fall including preferred seating Four tickets to our New Year s Reception 2016 including preferred seating Complimentary admission to all regular GACC NY events (luncheons, receptions, seminars, conferences) for up to two company representatives SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

5 GALA DINNER SPONSORSHIP Prime seating at our two most outstanding events! Every spring and fall we invite all members to our premier and one-of-a-kind gala dinners: The White Asparagus Dinner has become a classic that does not want to be missed; white asparagus is exclusively imported from Germany every year and delights our nearly 300 guests for over 10 years now. Our Martinsgans-Dinner has been added to our annual events and, since then, has been just as successful. Our 250 guests come to enjoy not only exclusive networking opportunities but also the traditonal German goose dish. Among past locations were Capitale, Edison Ballroom, Manhattan Penthouse, Metropolitan Club and Tribeca Rooftop. Become one of our Gala Dinner Sponsors to link your company right away with our two most exceptional events of the year! GALA GOLD SPONSOR (one table at White Asparagus Dinner + one table at Martinsgans Dinner) Premium seating for table of 12 Significant recognition with logo on print and invitations and all promotional materials related to the two events such as menu cards etc. Exposure through company logo on the table Company will be listed as a Gold Sponsor on website postings on Contribution: $10,000 GALA SILVER SPONSOR (one table at White Asparagus Dinner + one table at Martinsgans Dinner) Preferred seating for table of 10 Significant recognition with a smaller logo on print and invitations and all promotional materials related to the two events such as menu cards etc. Exposure through company logo on the table Company will be listed as a Silver Sponsor on website postings on Contribution: $8,000 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

6 NEW YEAR S RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP More than just a Business Luncheon! The GACC s traditional New Year s Reception is our first annual highlight and our way to welcome the New Year. On January 13, 2016, more than 150 members of the Chamber will gather for a sit-down luncheon at a prime New York City location. This is an excellent opportunity to not only get to know fellow members but also to take advantage of unique networking opportunities. Be at our side to welcome 2016 and toast to another successful year! Contribution: $2,500 Premium seating for table of 10 Significant recognition with logo on event invitations and website postings on Exposure through company logo on the table Logo on the list of participants distributed at the event SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

7 WHITE ASPARAGUS DINNER SPONSORSHIP Prime seating at our most outstanding event! Every spring we invite all members to our premier and one-of-a-kind gala dinner. The White Asparagus Dinner has become a classic that does not want to be missed; white asparagus is exclusively imported from Germany every year and delights our 350 guests for over 10 years now. This year s venue - The Delegates Dining Room of the United Nations located on the 4th Floor of the iconic United Nations Headquarters in New York City - offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the East River and city skyline and provides a perfect international ambience. Become one of our White Asparagus Dinner Sponsors to link your company with our most exceptional event of the year! WHITE ASPARAGUS GOLD SPONSOR Premium seating for table of 10 Significant recognition with logo on print and invitations and all promotional materials related to the event such as menu cards etc. Exposure through company logo on the table during reception & dinner Company will be listed as a Gold Sponsor on website postings on including link to website Mentioning during event Larger logo on roll-up banner Contribution: $7,500 WHITE ASPARAGUS SILVER SPONSOR Preferred seating for table of 10 Significant recognition with a smaller logo on print and invitations and all promotional materials related to the event such as menu cards etc. Exposure through company logo on the table during dinner Company will be listed as a Silver Sponsor on website postings on Mentioning during event Smaller logo on roll-up banner Contribution: $5,000 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

8 NEW MEMBER RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP Welcome our new arrivals! Our new member companies are the center of this annual happening. In a casual networking atmosphere we bring together our new arrivals with our long-term members. With the GACC s staff being present, we will allow new members to learn more about various departments of the Chamber and its mission and services. Get your own word out when everyone mingles over new ideas, visions and experience during this exceptional evening! Contribution: $2,000 Significant recognition with logo on event invitations and website postings on Logo on the list of participants distributed at the event Opportunity to present promotional material Opportunity to display a company banner Free admission for up to 4 company representatives SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

9 GERMAN AMERICAN BUSINESS OUTLOOK 2017 Event Sponsorship for the exclusive presentation The German American Business Outlook is one of the most important economic indicators of German-American business relations it is covered by the trade press on both sides of the Atlantic. The 7 German Chamber offices and the Washington DC liaison office, together with Roland Berger Strategy Consulting, survey over 1,900 German subsidiaries in the United States on their views of the U.S. as an investment location. 250 representatives of the German American business community and German and U.S. are expected to attend. A panel of industry leaders share their views from their businesses perspective. The program is followed by the presentation of the GACC Award Trainee of the Year and a networking reception. GOLD SPONSOR Your logo on indoor screens at the event venue Your logo on event invitations and program Your logo on several GACC websites Be mentioned in event recap in the GAT magazine and newsletters Ability to present a pop-up banner and marketing material Reserved premium seating Free admission for up to five company representatives and guests Contribution: $5,000 SILVER SPONSOR Your logo on event program Your logo on several GACC websites Be mentioned in event recap in the GAT magazine and newsletters Ability to present a pop-up banner and marketing material Reserved premium seating Free admission for up to three company representatives and guests Contribution: $3,500 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

10 FOCUS EVENT SPONSORSHIP Focus your audience! Implemented in 2009, our FOCUS event series brings together experts and industry specialist to roundtable discussions on specific topics of current interest. Past events covered subjects such as the Euro Crisis, Health IT, Logistics, Shale Gas and Smart Grid. For our diverse programs, we are proud to have experts from specific industries like engineering, finance, logistics, renewable energy and technology. Contribution: $2,000 Significant recognition on the FOCUS event s invitations and website postings on Logo on list of participants distributed at the event Optional involvement in the acquisition of speakers/presenters Sponsor will be mentioned during the event Free admission for up to 4 company representatives SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

11 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP The Young Professional Network (YPN) serves as a unique platform for young American and German professionals who are engaged in bilateral business relations in the NYmetropolitan area. During the year we organize up to four events. Highlights from the past were intercultural workshops, speed networking, start-up mentoring, wine tastings and a European mixer that we organized in collaboration with other European Chambers. This event offers an exclusive opportunity to present your company to a large crowd of international young professionals. Contribution: $2,500 Significant recognition with logo on all YPN event invitations and website postings Logo on list of participants distributed at the event Opportunity to give a presentation at one of the events Opportunity to display a company banner at the events Free admission for up to two company representatives to all YPN events in 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

12 EUROPEAN CHAMBER EVENT SPONSORSHIP Go international! Twice a year, the European-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States, Inc. (EACC) invites to an enjoyable networking evening with dinner, drinks, and mingling. More than 400 members of different bilateral chambers in New York get together in a memorable New York atmosphere. Past locations of this tremendously successful event have been the Whitney Museum of Art, the United Nations Delegates Dining Room, the Central Park Boat House and the famous Manhattan Boat Cruise. This is your chance to spread out the word about your business to a highly international crowd in the NY metropolitan area. GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR Premium placement of your logo on event invitations Logo on the list of participants distributed at the event Opportunity to get a table at the event to display marketing material Opportunity to display two company banners Four complimentary tickets Logo on our event website Contribution: $5,000 (EACC spring or fall event) Smaller logo on event invitations Smaller logo on the list of participants distributed at the event Opportunity to display one company banner at the event Two complimentary tickets Logo on our event website Contribution: $3,500 (EACC spring or fall event) Smaller logo on event invitations Opportunity to display a company poster at the event One complimentary ticket Logo on our event website Contribution: $2,000 (EACC spring or fall event) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

13 I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR IN 2016 Annual Gold Sponsorship 2016 $20,000 Annual Silver Sponsorship 2016 $ 8,500 Gala Dinner Gold Sponsor (2 events) $10,000 Gala Dinner Silver Sponsor (2 events) $8,000 New Year s Reception Sponsorship (1 event) $2,500 New Member Reception Sponsorship (1 event) $2,000 German American Business Outlook Gold Sponsor (1 event) $5,000 German American Business Outlook Silver Sponsor (1 event) $3,500 FOCUS Sponsorship (1 event) $2,000 YPN Sponsorship (up to 4 events) $2,500 European Gold Sponsor (1 event) $5,000 European Silver Sponsor (1 event) $3,500 European Bronze Sponsor (1 event) $2,000 PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT OUR SPONSOR- SHIP PACKAGES ARE FLEXIBLE AND CAN BE TAILORED TO MEET ANY INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS YOU MAY HAVE! Name: Company: Phone: Name on Credit Card: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Signature: Please return this form including your credit card information or check to: German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 80 Pine Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005, Attn. Anika Austin or fax: or aaustin@gaccny.com. In case you have questions, please contact Anika Austin at +1 (212) or aaustin@gaccny.com. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

14 THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS 2015: GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS