Opportunities Guide 2024

OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE

Member-exclusive sponsorship and marketing opportunities

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP Three Organizations. One Shared Vision.

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is quite unique. It touches every aspect of life within the city. All of these agencies work together to put forth a united front for change, progress and quality of life.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is a public-private collaboration charged with fulfilling Lincoln’s economic development goals. Job growth, talent acquisition and business expansion are critical components of a vibrant and thriving community.

Visit Lincoln promotes Lincoln as a destination for conferences, trade shows, sporting events and visitors worldwide.

It’s easy to connect!

Take a chance and get involved. A small amount of time produces big rewards for your business.

Business Networking The HIVE, The LNK and other monthly networking events Sponsorships (Opportunities Guide) Signature Events Membership Referrals Become an Ambassador Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings

Advocacy (Local, State and Federal) LOCAL – Community Infrastructure, Advocacy STATE – Road Infrastructure (East Beltway), Tourism FEDERAL – Trade, Infrastructure Funding, Economic Development

Derek Feyerherm

Vice President of Operations & Development C: 402-770-8314 P: 402-434-5344 dfeyerherm@lincoln.org

Angenita Pierre-Louis

Membership Engagement Coordinator P: 402-436-2385 apierrelouis@lcoc.com

Member News

Have something exciting to announce? Share it with other Chamber members! You can submit one news story per week to be published on the LCOC website. Go to the Newsroom and submit your story today.

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings You can take advantage of a Chamber hosted ribbon cutting, grand opening or groundbreaking ceremony. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your new location or expansion.

Membership dues are determined by both full-time and part-time employees.

Every two part-time employees count as one full-time employee. Please calculate this when determining the total number of full-time equivalents you employ.

Please note: Your membership is 90% tax deductable as an ordinary and necessary business expense. It is not a charitable tax deduction. The Chamber is not a charity, but serves as an advocate for area businesses.

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EVENT SPONSORSHIP

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achieved by moving away from the traditional forms of advertising and participating in a different and a more effective marketing channel — EVENT SPONSORSHIP. Event sponsorship allows companies to reach specific audiences

Networking Events

experiences and 78% of respondents admit that engaging with brands

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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings

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Community & Policy Events

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Chamber Marketing Sponsorships

that create memorable moments makes them much more likely to

and build long-lasting relationships.

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For event sponsorship information, please contact Mia Wilken at mwilken@lcoc.com or 402-436-2355.

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83% of consumers positively view brands that provide quality event

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Creating a quality dialogue between a brand and its potential customers can be

Signature Events

RISE Lincoln

buy their product.

It is becoming more evident that investing in experiences and building strong relationships is much wiser than spending money on

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Lincoln Young Professionals Group

advertising spaces. Being under the same roof and engaging with

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YPG Email Sponsorships

hundreds or thousands of potential customers offers greater return

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Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development Signature Events

on investment.

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ANNUAL MEETING This highly-anticipated luncheon brings together Lincoln Chamber members, community leaders and elected officials to celebrate past accomplishments and look ahead to what’s next.

This event is also known for showcasing a dynamic keynote speaker.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $5,250

SPEAKER SPONSOR | $1,750

c Logo featured on digital event marketing,

c Company name noted in event program c Table for 10

c Logo featured prominently on event materials c Table for 10 c Opportunity to attend any pre or post-event

engagements with keynote speaker, if available

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $2,750 c Logo featured on select digital event marketing c Logo featured on event materials c Table for 10

DESSERT SPONSOR | $250 c Company name noted in event program c Company logo placed with desserts on each table c Two tickets

This exciting annual event, hosted in partnership with the University of Nebraska – Lincoln College of Business, draws more draws more than 500 attendees and is geared towards visionary women AND men who want to discover the tools for success and make strategic connections. Join us for Women in Business and leave feeling empowered, inspired and ready to take action!

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media c Company logo featured on event materials c 10 tickets

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $1,000 INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $65

c Company logo featured on event materials c Five tickets

SNACK BREAK SPONSOR | $250

c Company logo featured on event materials c Company logo placed with snacks

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $65

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

including social media

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

This is not your everyday golf tournament! The Chamber Golf Classic is an annual sell out and one you don’t want to miss.

This event offers unique opportunities for business exposure through different sponsorships. Don’t wait on this one – secure your sponsorship today!

4 PERSON TEAM | $1,000

EAGLE SPONSOR | $3,000 c Company logo featured

prominently on event materials

c Company featured on signage

throughout course

c Two teams of four c Hole sponsorship

GOLF CART SPONSOR $2,500 c Company logo featured on

event materials

c Company logo on all golf carts c Team of four

BIRDIE SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on event

materials

c Company logo featured on

signage throughout course

c Team of four

MULLIGAN SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on

event materials

c Company logo featured on

mulligan messaging and vouchers

c Team of four

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR $2,000 c Company logo featured on

event materials

c Company logo featured on

beverage carts

c Team of four

SWAG BAG SPONSOR | $2,000 (LIMIT 1) c Company logo featured on

event materials

c Swag bags with logo (provided by

sponsor) distributed to every golfer

c Team of four

BREAKFAST SPONSOR $2,000

PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR $2,000

c Company logo featured on

c Company logo featured on

c Company logo featured at

c Company logo featured on signage

event materials

breakfast buffet

c Opportunity to have company

LUNCH SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on

c Company logo featured on

lunch boxes

c Team of four

AWARDS RECEPTION SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on

event materials

c Company mentioned during

reception

c Team of four

representative at the putting green

c Team of four

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR

$2,000 c Company logo featured on event materials c Company logo featured on signage

at driving range

c Opportunity to have company

representative at the driving range

c Team of four

GOLF CART SNACK SPONSOR $250 c Company logo featured on event

materials and snacks

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at putting green

c Team of four

event materials

event materials

HOLE SPONSOR $500 (LIMIT 18) c Company logo featured on

signage at assigned hole

c Company representatives at

hole throughout the tournament

c Use of a golf cart throughout

the day

Each sponsor is encouraged to bring a fun activity at their hole, along with a food and/or beverages for golfers.

FLAG PRIZE SPONSOR

c Company logo featured on event

materials

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $1,000 c Company logo on event materials

and on all photos taken at photo booth when sent out and posted on social media

GOLF GENIUS SPONSOR $1,000 c Company logo featured on the Golf

Genius app while players record their score throughout the day

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC

Built with networking in mind, our fall tournament, The Social Scramble, is an exciting opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other Lincoln business leaders in an interactive and informal way. Elevate your exposure by sponsoring this highly anticipated, memberrequested addition to our annual programming.

TITLE SPONSOR | $3,500 c

c

c

GOLF CART SPONSOR | $2,500 (LIMIT 1) c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

AWARDS RECEPTION SPONSOR $1,500 c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

Company logo on event materials and signage throughout course

c

Company logo on event materials and all golf carts (approx 90 carts)

c

Company featured on an individual sign to be displayed at post-golf reception

SWAG BAG SPONSOR | $2,500 (LIMIT 1)

Company logo on event materials and featured on signage at posttournament reception

Choice of four players on different teams of fellow golfers OR two pairs on different teams

c c

Hole sponsorship

EAGLE SPONSOR | $2,500 c

Choice of four players on different teams of fellow golfers OR two pairs on different teams

c

Company logo on event materials and signage throughout course

c

Hole sponsorship

c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

Company logo on event materials and all swag bags (provided by sponsor, approx 144)

BIRDIE SPONSOR | $1,500 c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

c

Company logo on event materials and signage throughout course

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR $1,500

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c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

c

Company logo on event materials and all beverage carts

c

Company mentioned during program

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR | $1,500 c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

c

Company logo on event materials and at driving range

c

Opportunity to have company representative at the driving range

PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR | $1,500 c

Two players spread out on different teams OR paired together

c

Company logo on event materials and at putting green

c

Opportunity to have company representative at the putting green

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR | $1,000 c

Company logo on event materials and on all photos taken at photo booth when sent out and posted on social media

HOLE SPONSOR | $400 (LIMIT 18) c

Designated hole for booth

c

Use of cart throughout the day

GOLF CART SNACK SPONSOR | $250 c

Company logo featured on event materials and snacks

RECEPTION POSTER SPONSOR | $150 c

Company featured on individual signage at post- tournament reception

FLAG PRIZE SPONSOR c

Company logo featured on event materials

REGISTER AS A PAIR | $300 INDIVIDUAL PLAYER | $150

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

THE SOCIAL SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT

AWARD CATEGORIES

Celebrating businesses of all sizes, the Celebrate Business Awards reception has a more than 20-year history of recognizing those in our community whose accomplishments and innovations continue to shape Lincoln’s business landscape. Award nominations are accepted throughout the year for eight different award categories. This event brings together new and established business members for a big end of the year celebration and winner reveal!

CORNERSTONE AWARD

MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

The Cornerstone Award is presented to the

The Manufacturer of the Year Award recognizes

entity whose skillful endeavor has added to

a company that positively impacts the region

the economic base of our community.

and brings quality manufacturing jobs to Lincoln.

TOM LORENZ TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AWARD

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The Tom Lorenz Tourism Development Award

The Small Business of the Year Award is intended to

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $2,750

recognizes creativity in the tourism industry.

honor a business which best exemplifies the spirit

cLogo featured on digital event marketing,

including social media c Company logo featured prominently on

event materials c Ten tickets to the event

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $1,750

of free enterprise in Lincoln.

c Company name noted in event program c Ten tickets to the event

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $65

AWARDS SPONSOR | $2,250

c Company logo featured on event materials c Recognition from podium during awards

ceremony c Ten tickets to the event

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recognizes

BURNHAM YATES CITIZENSHIP AWARD

creativity in the development of enterprise

The Burnham Yates Citizenship Award recognizes

in Lincoln.

individual citizenship efforts and charitable contributions to the city.

GREEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The Green Business of the Year Award is

ROGER T. LARSON COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD

designed to honor a business that creates

The Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award

an environmentally responsible business.

is given each year to an exceptional candidate whose proven leadership and influence, through public service, has shaped the Lincoln community.

Visit lcoc.com to submit a nomination today!

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

CELEBRATE BUSINESS AWARDS

THE HIVE

THE LNK

Alternating with The LNK, this morning meetup is from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at various locations throughout the city. Dates are subject to change around the holidays. For the most up-to-date information visit lcoc.com.

Alternating with The HIVE, this popular networking event is held every other month from 4 – 6 p.m. at various locations throughout the city. Dates are subject to change around the holidays. For the most up-to-date information visit lcoc.com.

The LNK is your opportunity to tap into Lincoln’s largest business network. The LNK host is also the sponsor, however, we have had great success using non-traditional venues who partner with our Chamber member businesses to provide a memorable experience for attendees.

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $5,000

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $5,000

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing for all HIVE events

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing for all LNK events

c Company receives recognition during event program

c Company receives recognition during event program

HIVE SPONSOR | $500 (LIMIT 1 PER YEAR) The HIVE sponsor provides breakfast items, coffee and two door prizes.

LNK SPONSOR | $500 (LIMIT 1 PER YEAR) The LNK sponsor provides one drink ticket per person, hors d’oeuvres and two door prizes.

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media

c Company representative invited to give comments during event program

c Company representative invited to give comments during event program

c Opportunity to host event

c Opportunity to host event

FREE TO ATTEND

FREE TO ATTEND

Interested in Hosting The HIVE at Your Location?

Welcome local business professionals into your location.

We’re looking for venues and event sponsors.

Interested in Hosting The LNK at Your Location?

Welcome local business professionals into your location.

We’re looking for venues and event sponsors.

Visit lcoc.com/host-chamber-event Questions? Please contact Nate Ehmke at nehmke@lcoc.com or call 402-436-2385.

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The HIVE

LNK

Visit lcoc.com/host-chamber-event Questions? Please contact Nate Ehmke at nehmke@lcoc.com or call 402-436-2385.

the

LNK Get Connected

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NETWORKING EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS

The HIVE is a small business coffee meetup where you can keep up on the latest buzz.

Instead of minding your own beeswax and doing your own sting, you can stick close to your fellow business owners, both big and small!

SAVOR THE CITY

NEW MEMBER SHOWCASE

LNK SPECIAL EVENT

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media c Opportunity to have a table and exhibit at event

LNK Special Event Designed to introduce our newest Lincoln Chamber members to our membership base, the New Member Showcase is a mini tradeshow created for quick connections and networking. Participating businesses are stationed at high-top tables around the room and encouraged to showcase their products, services and opportunities. Connections are made at the LNK and this event is no exception.

Help us welcome these new members and support their growing businesses!

SHOWCASE SPONSOR | $1,500 c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including

c Company representative invited to give comments during

event program

RESTAURANT OR CATERER BOOTH | FREE FOR MEMBERS (LIMIT 25) All vendors will be promoted in print and electronic media.

Vendors should plan to provide complimentary food/drink samples including appropriate tableware for approximately 300 attendees.

social media

Questions? Please contact Nate Ehmke at nehmke@lcoc.com or call 402-436-2385.

c Opportunity to have a table and exhibit at event c Company representative invited to give comments during

event program

FREE TO ATTEND

Vendors will receive: c Two complimentary drink tickets c Company recognition on the Chamber website, invitation and

one

company identification sign

FREE TO ATTEND

LNK Special Event Spotlighting Lincoln’s Restaurant & Catering Businesses

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NETWORKING EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS

The largest and most popular LNK event of the year is Savor the City. This “Taste of Lincoln” event features a wide variety of savory samples from Lincoln’s best restaurants and caterers.

Come hungry and leave full on food and connections!

AMBASSADORS COUNCIL Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $1,500

NETWORKING EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS

The Chamber relies on its Ambassadors Council to help with member relations, retention, greet at events and attend ribbon cuttings. These dedicated volunteers serve their community as Chamber Ambassadors.

c Company logo featured on digital media c Opportunity to host and present at one monthly lunch event during the year c Company website linked on the Ambassador page of the Chamber website c Opportunity to give out branded items

Visit lcoc.com/ambassadors to learn more about becoming a Chamber Ambassador.

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CHAMBER U Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Held quarterly at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

Business Toolbox Series is comprised of educational sessions highlighting impactful resources, demonstrations and advice to help businesses grow and thrive in Lincoln.

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $1,500

LUNCH SPONSOR | $500

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing,

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing,

including social media

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM SPONSOR | $750 c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media

c Five tickets at each quarterly event

c Company website linked on the event page of the Chamber website

c Two tickets at each quarterly event

c Company website linked on the event page

of the Chamber website

c Company logo on screen at each Chamber U event

including social media

c Company website linked on the event page

of the Chamber website

c Opportunity to provide company-branded

c Opportunity to provide branded company item at Chamber U events

promotional items to event attendees

* This is a small-business exclusive sponsorship opportunity

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $15

CHAMBER EST.

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2024

Business Toolbox Series

Business Toolbox Series

Business Toolbox Series

L I N CO L N C H A M B E R O F CO M M E R C E

L I N CO L N C H A M B E R O F CO M M E R C E

L I N CO L N C H A M B E R O F CO M M E R C E

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NETWORKING EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS

Launched in 2024, Chamber U is all about empowering our members! From new members to existing members, Chamber U offers valuable insight on the benefits of Chamber membership, educating attendees about the Chamber’s networking events, marketing opportunities, advocacy work and so much more.

BUSINESS TOOLBOX SERIES

So, you’ve put in the hard work of getting your business ready to open to the public.

Now, it’s time to announce to the world that you’re open for business! The Chamber is happy to host a ribbon cutting at your business. Whether you’re doing a remodel or opening a brand-new business space, we’d love to commemorate the occasion with our staff and yours.

RIBBON CUTTING OR GROUNDBREAKING | FREE MEMBER BENEFIT c Ribbon cutting email invitation to Chamber staff, Ambassadors and dignitaries c Event listing on the Chamber’s website and in our weekly email to the entire Chamber membership. c Facilitation of your ribbon cutting ceremony by Chamber staff

Echo Collective

Branched Oak Observatory

Sandhills Global Youth Complex

LP Fitness

c Large, ceremonial scissors and ribbon c A photo of your ribbon cutting ceremony on the Chamber’s social media

RIBBON CUTTING + MARKETING PACKAGE | $200 Includes all items in the Standard Ribbon Cutting Package PLUS... c A collage of photos from your ribbon cutting ceremony on the Chamber’s social media c An exclusive “Member Spotlight” in our weekly First Call email c The opportunity to record a social video, personally inviting the community to your ribbon cutting event

(shared on Chamber social media)

c Elevated content about your event and business featured on the Member News page of the Chamber’s website

Fill out the online request form at lcoc.com/ribbon-cutting-request Questions? Please contact Nate Ehmke at nehmke@lcoc.com or call 402-436-2385.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

PLAN YOUR RIBBON CUTTING OR GROUNDBREAKING WITH US!

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT

COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

PATRIOT SPONSOR | $5,250

c Company logo featured on digital event

marketing, including social media c Company logo featured prominently on

event materials and sponsor signage

TABLE SPONSOR | $1,250 c 10 seats at the event

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $75

c Table of 10

LIBERTY SPONSOR | $3,250

c Company logo featured on event

materials and sponsor signage c Five seats at the event

VICTORY SPONSOR | $2,250

c Company logo featured on event

materials and sponsor signage c Two seats at the event

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COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

Join over 300 statewide business and community leaders for a unique opportunity to meet with Nebraska’s Federal Delegation and be briefed on issues important to businesses both locally and across the state. Brought to you by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Federal Legislative Summit features an informative keynote speaker and is a combined effort designed to bring conversations in D.C. back to the Midwest.

FACE THE CHAMBER

Meeting held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m.

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Our Face the Chamber luncheon is an event held seven times throughout the year.

Here, exciting topics of interest are presented to our membership, with attendance ranging between 150 – 200 people.

Stay connected on the most current issues impacting Lincoln and Lancaster County through Chamber Coffee! Your elected officials and Chamber staff update members at this monthly forum. Find something for everyone during Chamber Coffee from policy to networking! Speakers include: city council chair, county commissioner chair, Lincoln Public Schools representative and others.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $3,750

c Company logo featured on digital event marketing,

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $1,250 c Table of 10 at one lunch

including social media c Receives recognition from the podium at event c Table of 10 at seven luncheons

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $40

c One company representative invited to sit at head

table at each event

SENIOR SPONSOR | $2,000

c Company logo featured prominently on all digital media c Receives recognition from the podium at the event

JUNIOR SPONSOR | $1,000

c Company logo featured on digital media

FREE TO ATTEND

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COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

CHAMBER COFFEE

PUBLIC POLICY

Meeting held quarterly at 8 a.m.

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Meeting held during Nebraska Legislative Session at 8 a.m.

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Our Growth and Development Forum highlights ways Lincoln is supporting growth to benefit our community. Topics range from transportation to economic development and features how Lincoln is cutting edge when it comes to being one of the best places to live, work and play!

The Public Policy Forum provides information and discussion related to the Chamber’s core policy objectives. Our speakers cover a broad range of policy issues related to business growth.

SENIOR SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured prominently on all

digital media c Receives recognition from the podium at the event

JUNIOR SPONSOR | $1,000

c Company logo featured on all digital media

SENIOR SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured prominently on all digital media c Receives recognition from the podium at the event

JUNIOR SPONSOR | $1,000

c Company logo featured on all digital media

FREE TO ATTEND

FREE TO ATTEND

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COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

STATE LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,750 c Company logo featured on digital event marketing, including social media c Receives recognition from the podium at event c Table of 10

As many important issues play out at the federal level, it is important to know where our representatives stand on these key issues and how they will impact Nebraska businesses.

The Congressional Report is held up to three times per year, dependent upon respective office availability.

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $1,250 c Table of 10

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,750 c Company logo featured on event marketing

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $40

c Company mentioned from podium at event c Table of 10 at all scheduled events c One company representative invited to sit

at the head table table at each event

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $1,250 c Table of 10 at the event of choice c Company name featured at reserved table

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $40

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COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

COMMUNITY & POLICY EVENTS

Hosted in partnership with the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, this popular event is held each fall to preview important issues for the upcoming legislative session. This event also features comments from senators and (in election years) legislative candidates.

CONGRESSIONAL REPORT

WEBSITE AND EMAIL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

DIGITAL, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FIRST CALL AND EVENT HUB WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA

MEMBER DIRECTORY LISTINGS

MEMBER MONDAY FEATURE | $50

ENHANCED LISTING PLACEMENT | $250

First Call and Event Hub are electronic newsletters sent to our members every Monday and Wednesday, respectively. Don’t miss your chance to gain visibility for your company. This reaches your fellow Chamber members as well as others in the Lincoln community.

FIRST CALL BANNER | $1,000 A linked banner appears at the top of the electronic newsletter for one month. c Size to 688 px wide x 86 px high

EVENT HUB BANNER $1,000

A linked banner appears at the top of our electronic newsletter for one month. c Size to 688 px wide x 86 px high c Sent to over 5,000 contacts

EXCLUSIVE COMPANY FEATURE | $500

Reserve the only non-banner ad in our newsletter with a linked graphic for one week. c Size 800 px wide x 800 px high c Sent to over 5,000 contacts

c Sent to over 5,000 contacts

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | $150

Feature your business with a linked graphic and 100-word summary of a unique program or initiative.

Spotlights are limited to one per week. A discounted rate of $75 is available for businesses with 20 employees or less. c Size to 688 px wide x 86 px high

WEEKLY RIBBON CUTTING EMAIL | $250 PER MONTH

A linked banner appears at the top of the email

Spread the word about your business on social media! Your Member Monday Feature will be posted on all LCOC social platforms, including your branding, information about your business and a link back to your website. Limit to two per year.

POST RESHARE | $25

Gain maximum exposure for your latest news, events, programs or promotions! Utilize our network to reach potential new customers through a post reshare.

c Size to 688 px wide x 86 px high

For more information contact Brooke Zimmerman at bzimmerman@lcoc.com or 402-437-7835.

Bump your member listing to the top of the business category list for a full year with an enhanced listing.

LISTING INCLUDING LOGO | $100

Increase your visibility by including your company logo with your member listing for a full year. The linked logo will appear in the main directory and your individual listing. Logo specs: 150 px wide x 100 px high.

VIDEO CONTENT LISTING | $75

Generate more traffic to your business by featuring a YouTube video of your business. The video will be embedded for a full year in your member listing.

Need a promotional video? Check out our digital feature option!

PHOTO PLACEMENT LISTING | $75

Share more about your business by including up to five photos within your member listing for a full year. Photo specs: 300 px wide x 200 px high.

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WEBSITE AND EMAIL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LINCOLN CHAMBER WEBSITE AND EMAIL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

RISE LINCOLN RISE Lincoln, a program of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, is a motivating series designed to connect the community of Lincoln’s women business leaders.

RISE offers events throughout the year, valuable networking, professional development, complimentary community coaching and more.

PROGRAM SPONSOR | $2,500

RISE EVENT HOST

c Marketing on all event promotions

c Company name and logo on all event

c Company logo on website

c Company logo on event registration page c Opportunity to host at place of business

c Two spots held for each event c Two tickets to annual Women in

promotions

or mutually-agreed upon venue of choice

Business event

c Company spotlights on social media c Host covers venue and food and beverage costs

c Company logo on program email

correspondence

SMALL BUSINESS PARTNER | $500 c Company spotlights on social media c Company recognition on program email

correspondence c Inclusion on priority list of event services c Two spots held for each event

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RISE LINCOLN

RISE LINCOLN

c Company spotlights on social media

LINCOLN YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP Lincoln Young Professionals Group (YPG) is the premier organization empowering young professionals to create a dynamic environment of learning, networking and entrepreneurial opportunities. YPG holds events throughout the year and provides opportunities for professional development and community involvement. This is an opportunity to engage a young audience with your message and provide meaningful experiences for those who may become your future employees and leaders. c Membership for all of your employees c Recognition on the YPG website c Company logo on signage at all signature YPG events c Company highlight on all YPG social media platforms

Education and engagement in local public policy efforts are important for all young professionals.

The annual YP at the Capitol event, in partnership with Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals is a half day event focusing on state wide policy issues. Featuring a variety of topics and speakers, young professionals will leave knowing more than when they arrived and, hopefully, feel empowered to take action for their own beliefs, values and futures.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company logo featured on all print and digital media c Company recognized during welcome remarks c Web page recognition c Five tickets to event

c Annual touch base with Event and Program Manager

SENIOR SPONSOR | $1,000

c Company receives a complimentary banner ad in the weekly

c Company logo featured on all print and digital media

YPG membership email (for one week)

LINCOLN YPG

LINCOLN YPG

YPG CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP | $3,000

YP AT THE CAPITOL

c Company recognition during the programs

YPG CHAMPIONS PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP | $1,500

c Web page recognition

c Opportunity to host and present at one quarterly lunch event

c Two tickets to event

c Recognition on the YPG website

INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | $35 Interested in YPG? Please contact Mia Wilken at mwilken@lcoc.com or 402-436-2355.

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YP WEEK Held at various locations across the city

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $2,500

KICKOFF LUNCH SPEAKER SPONSOR | $1,000

c Company logo featured on all print materials, digital media

c Company recognized on all print media at YP Week

and signage for the week as a whole

c Company logo featured on YP Week website c 10 tickets to YP Kickoff Event or Young Lincoln

Kickoff Lunch Event c 10 tickets to the YP Kickoff Event

Leader Awards (YLLA) c Company recognized in correspondence with local media

regarding YP Week

KICKOFF LUNCH PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000 c Company recognized on all print and digital media for

YP Week Kickoff Lunch c Company recognized during

c Company logo featured on YP Week website

This awards ceremony celebrates accomplishments and innovation of Lincoln’s emerging young leaders. c Company recognized on all print and digital media

for YLLA event

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS SPONSOR | $500 YP Week features a breakfast event to celebrate YP Champions. Attach your brand to this fun event. c Company recognized on all print media at

breakfast event c Recognition during the event program

c 10 tickets to the YLLA event c Company recognized in correspondence with local

media regarding the YLLA winner announcements c Company logo featured on YP Week website c Recognition during the event program

YLLA AWARDS SPONSOR | $500

LUNCH SPONSOR | $500 YP Week features several smaller lunch programs, in addition to the keynote event. Attach your brand to these educational opportunities. c Company recognized on all print media at

lunch event c Recognition during the event program

Sponsor will select the available award category they would like to sponsor. c Company recognized on all print media at YLLA event c Company recognized during program when chosen

award category is announced the program

c 10 tickets to the YLLA event

c Company logo featured on YP Week website c 10 tickets to the YP Kickoff Event

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LINCOLN YPG

Every year, the Lincoln Young Professionals Group produces YP Week—a series of events that act like a power source to energize and invigorate young professionals in the community. All the activities for YP Week are designed to offer young professionals programming that is educational, entertaining, illuminating and interactive in the community.

YOUNG LINCOLN LEADER AWARDS (YLLA) PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000

BREAKFAST SPONSOR | $500

Young professionals are invited to enjoy a day of golf. Clubs in hand, members tee up for a four person scramble with shotgun start at 9 a.m.

c Company receives recognition during the program

Sponsoring businesses should plan to have a fun activity or unique experience that showcases their business.

EAGLE SPONSOR | $2,500

GOLF BALL SPONSOR | $1,250 (LIMIT 1) c Company logo featured on event materials

LUNCH SPONSOR | $500

c Company logo featured on event materials

c Company logo featured prominently on event materials c Company featured on signage throughout course

c Company logo on a sleeve of golf balls for each player

c Company receives recognition during the program

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR | $1,000

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR | $1,000 (LIMIT 1)

c Two four person teams c Hole sponsorship

BIRDIE SPONSOR | $1,500 c Company logo featured on event materials c Company logo featured on signage throughout course c One four person team

GOLF CART SPONSOR | $1,500 (LIMIT 1)

c Company logo featured on event materials c Signage placed on beverage carts c One four person team

c Company logo featured on event materials

c Company logo featured on event materials c Company logo featured on all photos from the booth c Hole Sponsorship

c Designated hole for booth with golf cart

4 PERSON TEAM | $300 INDIVIDUAL GOLFER | $75 NON-MEMBER | $90

AWARDS RECEPTION SPONSOR | $500 c Company logo featured on event materials and

signage featured in clubhouse c Recognized during the program

c Company logo featured on event materials c Company logo on all golf carts c One four person team

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LINCOLN YPG

LINCOLN YPG

YPG GOLF HOLE SPONSOR | $300 (LIMIT 18)

c Company logo featured on event materials

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YPG GOLF TOURNAMENT

LINCOLN YPG

Annually, Lincoln YPG hosts it’s Holiday Lunch. This is an opportunity for young professionals to gather and celebrate the holiday season as a whole. Sponsor this event today and help cover the cost of meals for this amazing event!

HOLIDAY LUNCH SPONSOR | $1,500 c Company logo featured on all print and

digital media c Company recognized during lunch remarks

LINCOLN YPG EMAIL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES YPG NEWS AND EVENTS COMMUNICATIONS News and Events are electronic newsletters sent to our members every Tuesday. Don’t miss your chance to gain visibility for your company.

NEWS AND EVENTS BANNER | $1,000 A linked banner appears at the top of the email newsletter for one-month selected by the advertiser. c Size to 688 px wide x 180 px high

NEWS AND EVENTS AD | $500

A linked ad appears in the email newsletter for two weeks selected by the advertiser. c Size to 500 px wide x 500 px high

c Five tickets to the event

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LINCOLN YPG WEBSITE AND EMAIL SPONSORSHIPS

YP ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCH

The collective strength of our organizations drive growth and excitement about new projects in Lincoln. Hosted by the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, our two LPED signature investor events are a time is a time to celebrate the advancements and achievements of our continuously thriving city.

LPED SIGNATURE INVESTOR EVENTS

LPED SIGNATURE INVESTOR EVENTS

LPED SIGNATURE INVESTOR EVENTS

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,750 c Company logo featured on event materials at the LPED Investor Meeting & Reception and the LPED Year

in Review and Celebration c 10 tickets to the LPED Investor Meeting & Reception c 10 tickets to the LPED Year in Review & Celebration

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $1,250 c Company logo featured on event materials at the LPED Investor Meeting & Reception and the LPED Year in

Review and Celebration c Five tickets to the LPED Investor Meeting & Reception c Five tickets to the LPED Year in Review & Celebration

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MyTern connects interns from a variety of industries, backgrounds and hometowns with engaging events and networking opportunities throughout the summer. This impactful program of the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development features four signature events designed to showcase life in Lincoln, foster new relationships and support ambitions.

MYTERN – LPED SIGNATURE EVENTS

MYTERN – LPED SIGNATURE EVENTS

MYTERN

CHAMPION | $2,000 c Company spotlight on social media and in email c Opportunity to include a branded promotional item in MyTern kick-off event swag bags c Prominently identified as a “Champion” on all materials and website

MENTOR | $1,500 c Company spotlight on social media and in email c Identified as a “Mentor” on all materials and website cSponsorship recognition at one MyTern program event of choice

CONNECTOR | $750 c Company spotlight on social media and in email c Identified as a “Connector” on website

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