2014 Forum for Business Advertising Kit

2014 FORUM FOR BUSINESS MONTHLY MAGAZINE | BUSINESS TO BUSINESS | 3,900 TARGETED DISTRIBUTION The Forum for Business is a 24-page, full color magazine distributed to 3,900 business professionals each month. This publication is available in print and electronic flip-book via the Chamber’s Web site, LakelandChamber.com. Content includes news from the Chamber, important updates about community initiatives, business spotlights, ribbon cutting announcements and more. The magazine is an ideal vehicle for business to business brand recognition and marketing!

Benefits of Advertising: •

Connect directly to business leaders in Lakeland’s only B2B publication

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Align your business with the Chamber as a featured advertiser each month

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Audience: •

Board of Directors and Chamber Members

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Business Leaders and Elected Officials

Issue/Theme January: Blogging for Business February: Recruiting Candidates using LinkedIn March:Celebrating Diversity April: Managing a Family Business May: National Small Business Week June: Making the Most of Low-Cost Found Space July: The Insurance Issue August: Mobile Cash Registers September: Collections, Credit, and Customers October: Advertising in Next Year’s Budget November: Using Customer Data to Boost Sales December: Becoming a Networking Master

Full Page 8.5” x 11” .25” bleed

Full Color Premium Placement Inside Front Cover: $850 (no additional discount is available; annual contract required) Full Color Inside: $750

1/3 Page Horizontal 5.2” x 5”

Publication Date Thr 12/26/13 Tue 1/28/13 Tue 2/25/14 Wed 3/26/14 Fri 4/25/14 Wed 5/28/14 Wed 6/25/14 Thr 7/24/14 Wed 8/27/14 Fri 9/26/14 Tue 10/28/14 Wed 11/26/14

Contract/Art Due Wed 11/27/13 Thr 1/2/14 Wed 1/29/14 Wed 2/26/14 Wed 3/26/14 Fri 4/25/14 Wed 5/28/14 Wed 6/25/14 Wed 7/30/14 Wed 8/27/14 Fri 9/26/14 Wed 10/29/14

Bank of Central Florida has advertised in the Forum for Business since the redesign in 2011. Because the magazine is business-focused, it allows our creative team to target our message and highlight clients within our business community.

Our choice to advertise in the Forum supports our brand, spotlights our clients, and allows our Chamber to continue working for our business community.

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Paul J. Noris, President & CEO Bank of Central Florida, Member FDIC

Full Color $550 Black/White $410 1/2 Page Horizontal 8” x 5.2”

1/3 Full Color: $425 Page Black/White: $310 Vertical 2.5” x Full Color: $225 10” Black/White: $150

1/6 Page Horizontal 5.2” x 2.5”

ONE QUESTION

1/6 Page Vertical 2.5” x 5.2”

Files must be created using InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop. Please submit as a high-resolution PDF, EPS or JPEG. FIles must be 100% at final size with all photos placed at 100%. All fonts must be outlined. Files must be submitted as CMYK or grayscale.

Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 3607 | Lakeland, FL 33802 | Fax: (863) 683-7454 Questions? Call Kara SImm - (863) 688-8551 Ext. 242 or E-mail ksimm@LakelandChamber.com

In this new advertorial section, members are invited to share expertise and a company logo and headshot with the readers.

Advertisers provide a 200-word answer to any “One Question” related to their business.

• What are the benefits of leasing office equipment?

• Is lending available for small businesses?

• How soon should my company think about succession planning? $250/month

2014 FORUM FOR BUSINESS Company Name:

Mailing Address/City/State/Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Marketing Officer Name/Title:

Authorizing Company Representative Name/Title:

Special Placement

Advertise more, pay less!

3x=10% off, 6x=15% off, 12x=20% off

Monthly Specify Months

Inside Front Cover

$850

annual contract only

no additional discount

1/3 Square Back Cover

$475

annual contract only

no additional discount

Standard Placement

Total Ad Cost $_________________

Monthly Specify Months

Frequency Discount (______%)

Full Page - Color

$750

1/2 Page - Color

$550

1/3 Page - Color

$425

Total Due $_________________

1/6 Page - Color

$225

Payment • Check #_________

1/2 Page - B/W

$410

1/3 Page - B/W

$310

1/6 Page - B/W

$150

“One Question” Advertorial

$250

Industry Specific; no discount

Flyer Insert (8.5”x11”)

$450

Advertiser provides 3,800 flyers

Advertising Voucher $ -________________

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Invoice in Full

Send Monthly Invoice

Request Automatic Payment

Advertiser acknowledges that this is a binding contract with Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (the “Chamber”) which shall be effective as of the date set forth below and shall continue through the end of the month of the last ad placement date checked on the first page of this Advertising Contract. Advertiser agrees to pay the Chamber the Total Advertising Fees set forth above. Payment is to be SUMITTED WITH THIS CONTRACT IN ADVANCE OF THE PUBLICATION DATE, unless credit of Advertiser has been approved by the Chamber. If the Advertiser’s credit is approved, the Advertiser will be billed the amount set forth above in monthly installments, in which case payment for advertising IS DUE ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING THAT IN WHICH THE ADVERTISING WAS PUBLISHED; (provided, however, Advertiser acknowledges that in the event of monthly billing the Total Advertising Fees are considered due and payable in full as of the date of this contract and monthly billing is provided only as a accommodation to Advertiser). Any sums not paid when due shall accrue interest at the rate of 18% per annum. Cancellations are not accepted and copy corrections cannot be guaranteed after the deadline date. Previous copy will be repeated if change is not received by the deadline date. The Chamber reserves the right to change the publication schedule without prior notice. All advertising matters shall be subject to approval by the Chamber prior to consent for advertising space. The Chamber reserves the right to refuse copy at its sole discretion. The Chamber does not guarantee ad placement/location. No political advertising of any kind is accepted. This contract shall be deemed accepted by the Chamber unless rejected/cancelled in writing within 10 business days of the press run. The Chamber’s liability for error in or omission of advertisement shall be limited to refunding unearned changes already collected; under no circumstance will the Chamber be liable for any consequential or other damages resulting from error or omission. Advertiser represents the Chamber is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisements covered by this contract, and that Advertiser possesses all necessary releases, consents, licenses, copyrights or trademarks regarding the content of the ad. Advertiser agrees to indemnify the Chamber against any loss of expense resulting from any claims, actions or proceedings based on the contents or subject of such advertisements submitted, printed, and published.

The Chamber reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time upon default by Advertiser in the payment of bills or in the event of any other substantial breach of this contract by Advertiser. Upon such termination all charges payable under this contract shall become immediately due and payable. This contract shall be governed by and construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Florida and venue of any legal proceedings shall by in Polk County, Florida. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought for the enforcement of, or a dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any provision of this contract, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and other reasonable expenses incurred in connection with maintaining or defending such action or proceeding, as the case might be, in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. The Chamber will not be bound by any promises or agreements not contained herein, nor shall any such agreements relieve Advertiser or its agents (if any) of their obligation herein. This contract must be signed by all print media advertisers. Please make checks payable to the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce.

Authorized Signature:

Date: Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 3607 | Lakeland, FL 33802 | Fax: (863) 683-7454 Questions? Call Kara Simm - (863) 688-8551 Ext. 242 or E-mail ksimm@LakelandChamber.com