Chamber Visibility and Sponsorship_2023

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VISIBILITY AND SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES EVENTS • PROGRAMS & IMPACT • EXPOSURE bemidji.org chamber@bemidji.org (218) 444-3541

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PREMIER SPONSORS Premier Sponsors are enhancing the Bemidji Area community by investing in our programs and initiatives above and beyond annual membership investment.

BUSINESS BUILDER SPONSORS

Business Builders are a group of leading corporate citizens dedicated to the economic prosperity and progress of the region. Community Builders represent the highest level of Chamber investment, and their commitment enables The Chamber to innovate and shape a region that recruits, retains, protects and grows businesses.

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

2023 ANNUAL CELEBRATION GALA Each year we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our Chamber leadership and mark the start of a promising new year for the Bemidji area business community.

December 7, 2023 5:30 pm.

Sanford Center

Premier Sponsor $1,250

Specialty Sponsor $300

• One reserved table of 8 with prime seating

One of the exclusive sponsorship opportunities below:

• Recognition as Premier Sponsor at event

Signature Drink Sponsorship......AVAILABLE

• Logo displayed at venue throughout event • Company logo on all marketing materials • Hyperlinked company logo on event electronic invitation and registration page • Company logo on Award Plaques • Exclusive recognition in press release

Create a recipe for our Gala signature drink, company logo on select marketing materials Wine Wall Sponsor.......AVAILABLE Whiskey Wall Sponsor.......AVAILABLE Sponsor the popular Wine Wall, or the new Whiskey Wall, company logo on signage and recognition as sponsor during

Gold Sponsor $650

the event.

• One reserved table of 8 with prime seating • Recognition as Chamber Champion Sponsor at event • Company logo on event program

WINE WALL AND SILENT AUCTION

• Company logo on event sponsorship slide deck visuals • Hyperlinked company logo on event registration page

Wine Wall / Whiskey Wall $20 - $250 Donation Donation of bottle or through cash pledge.

Ticket Pricing

Silent Auction $50 - $1,000 Donation Donations can be pledged through cash, merchandise, or gift certificates.

• One reserved table for seating of 8......$360 • Individual Ticket......$45 Enjoy a social hour, silent auction, dinner, and program introducing our new Board of Directors, Chair, and members, as well as recognize those who have volunteered throughout the year.

*Contact Chamber of Commerce or a Special Events Committee member for the deadline and coordination of your donation.

2024 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Awards of Excellence is an annual celebration recognizing those who go above and beyond in our community. Featuring New Business, Business of the Year, Healthy Workplace, Entreprenuer of the Year, Community Impact and the Prestigious Charlie Naylor Lifetime Achievement Award.

May 2024 11:30 am.

Hampton Inn

Presenting Sponsor $750

Ticket Pricing

• One reserved table of 8 with prime seating

• One reserved table for seating of 8......$200

• Recognition as Chamber Champion Sponsor at event

• Individual Ticket......$25

• Company logo on presenting Award Plaque • Company logo on all marketing materials • Company logo on event program • Company logo on event sponsorship slide deck visuals • Hyperlinked company logo on event registration page • Exclusive recognition in press release New Business of the Year......AVAILABLE Entrepreneur of the Year......RESERVED Healthy Workplace of the Year......RESERVED Community Impact Award......RESERVED Business of the Year......RESERVED

CHARLIE NAYLOR RECIPIENTS 2009 - Charlie Naylor Family 2010 - Dr. Ted Gillett 2011 - Joe Lueken 2012 - Joe & Bob Welle 2013 - M. James Bensen 2014 - Lou Buron & Mary Campbell 2015 - Bill Howe 2016 - Ann Daley

2017 - Wayne Thorson 2018 - Andy Wells 2019 - Tom Welle 2020 - John Baer, Sr. 2021 - Pete Aube 2022 - Dr. Ted Will 2023 - Rich Siegert

Business After Hours Business After Hours continues to set records as the region’s largest networking event. Enjoy great food and drinks while mingling with your peers and participating in business-to-business relationship-building.

Host Sponsor $200

Second Tuesday 4 to 6 p.m.

• Custom Eblast for event • “Presented by” acknowledgment at the event • Recognition on Chamber social media profiles • Hyperlinked company logo on electronic event invitation, registration page and registration confirmation email • Facebook event post with Chamber

Hosted by Chamber Members

• Complimentary event registration list after event, including individual names and business names (upon request)

See Chamber Calendar for Host Schedule

PROGRAMS INITIATIVES & IMPACT

Young Professionals Network The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is an opportunity for young chamber member professionals (21-40) to embrace and accelerate personal and professional growth by offering a sense of belonging within the business community, diverse meaningful connections and leadership opportunities.

Annual Sponsor $650

YPN Membership $175

• Two professional YPN memberships for designated employees within your organization

• One individual membership

• Recognition as Annual Sponsor at YPN events

•Opportunity to network monthly with young business professional peer group

• Company logo in all YPN materials

• Buffet Lunch

• Hyperlinked company logo on YPN e-newsletter

• Name tag provided

and YPN web page • Hyperlinked company logo on registration pages

• Access to YPN Membership monthly newsletter

• Recognition on Chamber social media profiles • Opportunity to have YPN leadership present to your employees about the benefit of the program(s)

Corporate Member $450 •Three professional YPN memberships for designated employees within your organization

Luncheon Sponsor $75 • Includes: •5 to 10-minute presentation about your business •Your logo will be displayed in the following: Meeting agenda Social media marketing YPN Newsletter Chamber Newsletter • Includes Buffet Lunch for up to two presenters

•Opportunity to network monthly with young business professional peer group • Buffet Lunch for three members • Name tags provided • Access to YPN Membership monthly newsletter

Our monthly professional development presentations feature a range of topics. Luncheons are host to networking and volunteer opportunities, community updates and more. You will find ample ways to explore new ground and meet other young professionals from the Bemidji area.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPONSORSHIP Each year, the Chamber schedules a day trip to the Minnesota State Capitol.

Wearing "Bemidji Plaid" vests, the participants attend scheduled meetings with State Representatives and Senators.

Premier Sponsor $1,000 • Two reserved tickets for Bemidji Day at the Capitol • Recognition as Premier Sponsor at all Advocacy Chamber events and BAC Committee meetings • Logo displayed on event banner • Company logo on all marketing materials • Recognition at Chamber Signature Events • Recognition of Premier Sponsor on website

Gold Sponsor $500 • One reserved ticket for Bemidji Day at the Capitol • Recognition as Gold Sponsor at all Advocacy Chamber events and BAC Committee meetings • Logo displayed on event banner • Recognition at Chamber Signature Events • Recognition of Gold Sponsor on website

Silver Sponsor $250 • One reserved table of 8 with prime seating • Recognition as Chamber Champion Sponsor at event • Company logo on event program • Company logo on event sponsorship slide deck visuals • Hyperlinked company logo on event registration page

Why should you attend? This is the ideal opportunity to learn more about our legislature and advocate for what you are passionate about. We are proud of the regional center that Bemidji has become! Bemidji residents continue to create long-lasting relationships with Minnesota legislators and their staff during this annual event.

CHARLIE NAYLOR RECIPIENTS Bemidji Day Ticket Pricing • Individual Ticket including plaid vest ............$150 • Individual Ticket only......$50 Tickets include transportation via charter bus and Bemidji Woolen Mills plaid vest.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY SPONSORSHIP Each year, the Chamber schedules a day trip to the Minnesota State Capitol.

Wearing "Bemidji Plaid" vests, the participants attend scheduled meetings with State Representatives and Senators.

Premier Sponsor $1,000 • Two reserved tickets for Bemidji Day at the Capitol • Recognition as Premier Sponsor at all Advocacy Chamber events and BAC Committee meetings • Logo displayed on event banner • Company logo on all marketing materials • Recognition at Chamber Signature Events • Recognition of Premier Sponsor on website

Gold Sponsor $500 • One reserved ticket for Bemidji Day at the Capitol • Recognition as Gold Sponsor at all Advocacy Chamber events and BAC Committee meetings • Logo displayed on event banner • Recognition at Chamber Signature Events • Recognition of Gold Sponsor on website

Silver Sponsor $250 • One reserved table of 8 with prime seating • Recognition as Chamber Champion Sponsor at event • Company logo on event program • Company logo on event sponsorship slide deck visuals • Hyperlinked company logo on event registration page

Why should you attend? This is the ideal opportunity to learn more about our legislature and advocate for what you are passionate about. We are proud of the regional center that Bemidji has become! Bemidji residents continue to create long-lasting relationships with Minnesota legislators and their staff during this annual event.

CHARLIE NAYLOR RECIPIENTS Bemidji Day Ticket Pricing • Individual Ticket including plaid vest ............$150 • Individual Ticket only......$50 Tickets include transportation via charter bus and Bemidji Woolen Mills plaid vest.

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THE CHAMBER

Visibility Opportunities

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BEMIDJI LAKES AREA GUIDE

ANNUAL PUBLICATION FEATURING

Tourist Information City and trail maps Resort and Hotel Guide Attraction information Member Directory (Included with Chamber Annual Membership!)

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Y AND BEYOND • A PUBLICATION

BEMIDJI LAKES AREA GUIDE

FOR THE FARGO

FARGO MOORHEAD WEST

BEYOND COMMUNITY AND

The Bemidji Lakes Area Guide is our premier tourism communication tool and is delivered high traffic tourism areas such as community tourist information centers, hotels, attractions, airports, and more!

DISTRIBUTION:

Specialty placement

Do you have a message or offering that needs to be seen by our community and region? Our annual publication is delivered directly to: RATE

AVAILABILITY

$4,500

RESERVED

$3,900 INSIDE BACK COVER

AVAILABLE

iNSIDE COVER

BACK COVER

$4,500

RESERVED

• The mailboxes and and racks of over 12,000 • The digital version is available on the chamber website www.bemidji.org We look forward to learning more about your advertising and visibility needs. Please contact Abby Randall at abby@bemidji.org and we can answer any questions you may have.

DID YOU KNOW: Advertising with the Bemidji Lakes Area Guide is a part of your total investment into our organization and counts toward your status as a Community Builder.

RATES

WIDTH

HEIGHT

RATE

FULL PAGE

7.5"

10.5"

$3,400

HALF PAGE

7.5"

4.975"

$1,965

QUARTER PAGE

3.75"

4.9375"

$1,195

1/8 PAGE

3.75"

2.4688"

$659

1/16 PAGE

1.875"

2.4688"

$395

1/16 PAGE

3.75"

1.2344"

$395

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER Chamber News is our quarterly communication with its members and community, and is a one-stop-shop for timely updates, news, events and content that members need to know about. Readers range from established Csuite individuals to emerging young professionals.

Chamber News Quarterly Full Page $2500 The Chamber News print quarterly publication is mailed to all active and courtesy chamber members. You will receive an ad space in all four publications to promote your business or message.

Produced quarterly • Pricing includes four publications • A 8.375" W x 10.875“ L image

Chamber News Quarterly Annual Ad $400 The Chamber News print quarterly publication is mailed to all active and courtesy chamber members. You will receive an ad space in all four publications to promote your business or message.

Produced quarterly • Pricing includes four publications • A PNG, PDF, JPEG file • A 1.5" W x 2.5“ L image

EMAIL MARKETING The Chamber News! Newsletter and Member to Member ‘What’s Happening’ is our main use of communication with its members and community, and is a one-stop-shop for timely updates, news, events and content that members need to know about. Readers range from established C-suite individuals, emerging young professionals and connected community members.

Chamber News! Member Spotlight Advertorial $100 You will receive space in our e-newsletter as an advertorial, a content block, with an image, and/or 200 words to promote your business or message.

Produced Monthly (first week of the month) • Pricing includes • An EPS or PNG file of your logo (linked to a URL of your choosing) • Up to 200 words • Up to 3 images or video thumbnail (linked to a URL of your choosing)

Member to Member ‘What’s Happening’ $100 For your investment, the Member to Member ‘What’s Happening’ will be “powered by” your company. You will receive exclusive recognition, and you will also receive an entire content block, with an image, to promote your business or message.

Produced Every Wednesday - Assets are due the Monday prior • Pricing includes one week of sponsorship.

• An EPS or PNG file of your logo (linked to a URL of your choosing) • You may also include a brief section title.

• A 800x800 pixels image or video thumbnail (linked to a URL of your choosing)

WEBSITE: WWW.BEMIDJI.ORG Your ad will rotate on The Chamber’s website at the top of select pages and at the bottom of the homepage.

Chose this opportunity as an annual investment to your marketing plan!

TERMS FOR ONLINE ADVERTISING INCLUDE: Home Page Premium Banner $500 Artwork: Logo Due: Upon Signing Home Page Display Banner Artwork: 250px W x 250px H Static Display Ad Due: Upon Signing, Unlimited Updates Business Directory Banner $350 Artwork: 1200px W x 150px H Due: Upon Signing, Unlimited Updates Category Directory Banner $500 Artwork: 1200px W x 150px H Due: Upon Signing, Unlimited Updates Directory Listing with Business Logo (included with membership) Artwork: Logo Due: Upon Signing

bemidji.org chamber@bemidji.org (218) 444-3541

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