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2013-14 Event, Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
“The Sierra Vista Area Chamber promotes business and provides leadership for the improvement of the community.”
Sierra Area Vista Area Chamber 21 E. Wilcox Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 458-6940 www.sierravistachamber.org
Sierra Area Vista Area Chamber 21 E. Wilcox Drive Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 458-6940 www.sierravistachamber.org
The Sierra Vista Area Chamber provides year-round opportunities for businesses to connect, promote and grow.
The Sierra Vista Area Chamber is proud to represent the business community. Our goal is to provide programs and events that benefit our members. We could not do this without the support of the membership beyond their annual dues investment. We hope many of our more than 600 members will take advantage of the events, sponsorship and other marketing opportunities provided throughout the year. We know that budgets are tight and that every marketing dollar must count, which is why we offer opportunities to suit every pocket—from just $100. Why become a Chamber sponsor? Because our events and programs receive a great deal of exposure through the newspaper, radio stations, television, email blasts, newsletter, website, social media and more. Our events are often attended by high profile members of the community, as well as a wide mix of business owners, managers and decision makers. As one of this community’s leading organizations, the Chamber offers a unique, affordable and effective way to help get your message out to existing and potential customers. For more information call the Chamber at (520) 458-6940.
Chamber Events & Programs offering sponsorship opportunities
January—December
Business At Twilight
January—December
Military Affairs Luncheons
January
Annual Membership Meeting
March
Health, Wealth & Lifestyle Fair
April
Annual Awards Gala
April
Power of Women
May
Game On! Sierra Vista
September—May
Leadership Sierra Vista
September
Home & Business Expo
November
Mini Expo & Shred-a-thon
December
Santa Fly-In
December
Christmas Light Parade
Business At Twilight
Our monthly, and most popular, networking event gives our members the chance to shine when they host a Business At Twilight. Showcase your place of business, products or services to an average of 50 to 80 people in just 90 minutes.
Jan-Dec Business At Twilight Sponsorship: $100
Exposure on Chamber’s website, Facebook page and Twitter account. Complimentary BAT ad in Chamber newsletter Exposure through Chamber’s weekly email blast Promotion of your event at previous month’s BAT Exclusive hosting rights to showcase your business.
Military Affairs Committee Luncheon
One of the Chamber’s top priorities is to support the missions of Fort Huachuca, the County’s largest economic engine. Business and military leaders come together over lunch to network and hear the latest news on events and issues impacting the Fort and Sierra Vista. Businesses show their appreciation of our military through awards and gifts.
Jan-Dec Premier Sponsorship (2 per event): $175
Lunch Sponsorship: $150 annually This sponsorship helps to pay for the lunches of the military awardees and their spouses.
Business logo and description in event program Business logo on event board Opportunity to address attendees Promotional materials on all ta- bles
Business name featured in every program for one year Business announced to attendees (time permitting)
Each awardee receives gifts from local businesses. Becoming a gift sponsor is easy—just donate items that we can place in the awardee’s gift bag. Gift cards are the most popular. Sponsors will be listed in the event program.
Events and programs organized by the Sierra Vista Area Chamber receive a high level of exposure through the local media and our own promotional avenues.
Santa Fly-In
What better way to kick off the Christmas season than to bring the children to see Santa? More than 400 people typically wait for Santa to arrive by helicopter at Sierra Vista ACE Hardware. This event receives extensive promotion through the Christmas Light Parade advertising. A fun event to add your business name to.
Annual Membership Meeting
Promote your business to the more than 200 community and business leaders who attend this luncheon. This meeting includes a presentation by the Executive Director on the Chamber’s accomplishments over a 12 month period, as well as a look at upcoming events and new programs.
December Santa Fly-In Sponsorship:
January Annual Membership Meeting Sponsorships:
$250
Diamond $5,000
Logo on all event advertising Logo on Chamber’s website Logo on event banner
Christmas Light Parade
For more than half a century the Chamber has been staging one of the largest Christmas parades in the state. This popular and high profile community event attracts thousands along the Fry Blvd. route. Only two sponsorships are available for one of the biggest events of the year.
Christmas Light Parade Sponsorship: $2,500
Logo on all event advertising Logo on Chamber’s website home page Sponsors lead the parade with business banners (provided by sponsor) First right of refusal for sponsorship of next year’s parade
Ten event tickets Banner displayed at event Verbal recognition at event Large logo on invitation and event program Logo on all promotional materials Free insert in Chamber Vista newsletter Chamber website advertisement for six months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Gold $2,500
Five event tickets Verbal recognition at event Logo on event program and all promotional materials Chamber website advertisement for three months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Silver $1,000
Two event tickets Logo in event program and all promotional materials Chamber website advertisement for one month (sponsor supplies artwork)
Bronze $500
One event ticket Logo on event program and all promotional materials
Health Wealth & Lifestyle Fair
This sell out event receives a high level of exposure through media and Chamber advertising. Held at the Mall at Sierra Vista, this Fair is attended by an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people and is the only event of its kind in Cochise County.
March Health, Wealth & Lifestyle Fair Sponsorships: Gold $2,500
10’ x 10’ booth in prominent location Banner displayed at event Large logo on all promotional material Logo on all newspaper advertising Name included in radio & television advertising Free insert in Chamber Vista newsletter Chamber website advertisement for three months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Mini Expo
Open to home based businesses and charities only, the Mini Expo offers great exposure at an affordable price. Extensive media advertising and Chamber promotions ensure your business receives excellent publicity for a low cost sponsorship.
November Mini Expo Sponsorships: Premier Sponsor $500
8’ x 5’ booth in prominent location Business banner displayed at event Logo on all event materials and advertising Logo on Chamber’s website home page
Event Sponsor $250
25% discount on 8’ x 5’ booth Logo on all event materials and advertising Logo on Chamber’s website
Silver $1,000
8’ x 5’ booth Banner displayed at event Logo on all promotional material Logo on all newspaper advertising Name included in radio & television advertising
Shred-a-thon
Bronze $500
Half priced 8’ x 5’ booth Logo on all promotional material
The Shred-a-thon will run in conjunction with the Mini Expo at The Mall at Sierra Vista to bring additional traffic to this event. Businesses and members of the public can bring their paperwork to be professionally and securely shredded for a nominal fee. Sponsors will receive added exposure via Mini Expo advertising.
Shred-a-thon Sponsorship: $250
Logo on all promotional materials for the event including, but not limited to, advertising in the Sierra Vista Herald, on the Chamber website, through the Chamber’s Vista newsletter, weekly email blast, Facebook, etc... Banner displayed at event
Home & Business Expo
The Chamber’s Home & Business Expo is the largest trade show in Cochise County. Held at a high traffic location this event typically attracts 2,000 attendees. Sponsors also receive at least six weeks of exposure via newspaper, radio and television advertising, in addition to the Chamber’s promotion.
September Home & Business Expo Sponsorships: Diamond $5,000
Two 8’ x 5’ booth spaces in prominent location Banner displayed at event Large logo on banner at Fry Blvd. entrance to Veterans’ Memorial Park Logo on all event material Logo on Chamber’s website home page Large logo in all media advertising Chamber website advertisement for six months (sponsor supplied artwork)
Annual Awards Gala
April Annual Awards Gala Sponsorships: Diamond $5,000
Six event tickets Banner displayed at event Verbal recognition at event Logo on invitation and event program Logo on all promotional materials Chamber website advertisement for six months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Gold $2,500
Gold $2,500
8’ x 5’ booth space in prominent location Banner displayed at event Logo on banner at Fry Blvd. entrance to Veterans’ Memorial Park Logo on all event material Logo on Chamber’s website home page Logo in all media advertising Chamber website advertisement for three months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Silver $1,000
Half priced 8’ x 5’ booth space Banner displayed at event Logo on all event material Logo on Chamber’s website Logo in all media advertising
Bronze $500
Logo on all event material, Chamber website and newspaper advertising
Attended by a who’s who of the business community, the Annual Awards Gala honors our Large, Small and Home Based businesses of the year, in addition to the Business Person of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. This is when we also pay tribute to our outgoing board members and chair, and welcome their replacements.
Four event tickets Verbal recognition at event Logo on event program and all promotional material Chamber website advertisement for three months (sponsor supplies artwork)
Silver $1,000
Two event tickets Logo in event program and all promotional materials Chamber website advertisement for one month (sponsor supplies artwork)
Bronze $500
Logo in event program and all promotional materials
Power Of Women
The Chamber hosts an annual event that aims to promote and help women in business. Our first Power of the Purse evening in April 2013 proved to be a big hit and we plan to expand this event in the future. POW offers a very affordable way to gain additional exposure for your business.
April Power of Women Sponsorship: $250
Business name and logo on all event advertising Business banner at event Opportunity to place your information (business cards, brochures etc…) at Chamber’s check-in/welcome table
Leadership Sierra Vista
This prestigious program aims to improve our community by providing a nine month education on area challenges and opportunities to a class of 20 up-and-coming leaders. More than 250 people have graduated since the program began in 1998. This is a well regarded and high profile program to have your business name attached to.
September to May Leadership Sierra Vista Sponsorship: $1,000
Company logo on all marketing materials, articles and social media Company logo on Chamber’s leadership website page with link to your business website Company logo in the Chamber’s Vista newsletter Listing in the Chamber’s weekly email blast, with link to your business website Ad on the Chamber’s website (sponsor provides completed artwork) Invitation to graduation ceremony where your company banner will be displayed
Game On! Sierra Vista
A new event in 2013, Game On! Sierra Vista is a gaming, comics and collectibles conference, featuring vendors and activities. Our first Game On! attracted more than 500 attendees and we know this event will continue to grow. The presence of Fort Huachuca makes Game On! a natural fit for our community. A great way to expose your business to both the military and civilian market.
May Game On! Sierra Vista Sponsorships: Premier Sponsor - $1,000
Large logo on media advertising and other promotional materials Large logo on Chamber website (more than 5,000 page views monthly) linked to your business website Regular exposure via Chamber and Game On! Facebook and Twitter feeds Company banner displayed prominently at event (sponsor supplies banner) Business name featured on event banner Logo displayed on large screens throughout the event 50% discount on vendor booth
Event Sponsor - $500
Logo on media advertising and other promotional materials Logo on Chamber website Regular exposure via Chamber and Game On! Facebook and Twitter feeds Logo displayed on large screens throughout event 20% discount on vendor booth