Chamber Investment Guide 2024

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JOIN OUR CHAMBER FAMILY TODAY! MEMBERS ENJOY: The largest network of business and industry professionals, elected officials, and community leaders in Natchitoches Parish.

Valuable member benefits at every investment level and for every organizational objective.

Power in numbers. 330+ members working together with a mission to champion business, connect community, and cultivate growth in Natchitoches Parish.

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to find the perfect membership level for you, or for more information, contact: Dustin Dauzat | 318-238-1941 | Dustin@GoNatchitoches.com

MEMBERSHIP

investment menu CONNECT | $300 Estimated Value | $1,050

Providing new opportunities through connections and relationships.

Market Visibility Chamber Member Window Cling and Plaque Single Business Website Profile Inclusion in "Explore Natchitoches" Community Guide & Business Directory (5,000 Printed Annually and Thousands More Viewed Digitally) Access to Member Information Center

Inclusion in Monthly “New Member” Announcement to 1400+ Email Contacts Staff and Member Referrals

Invitation to Join Chamber Ambassadors Member-Only Prices for Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club and other Chamber Events

Community & Investor Engagement Basic Ribbon Cutting Free Access to Chamber Job Board

Education Availability Invitation to Apply to Leadership Natchitoches Invitation to Register for Louisiana Young Professionals Conference

GROW | $700

Estimated Value | $2,150

Promote your business growth and the growth of our region.

Market Visibility All Previously Listed Member Benefits Up to 3 Business Locations Listed Individual “New Member” Announcement to 5900+ Social Media Followers

Community & Investor Engagement All Benefits Listed Under Connect Enhanced Ribbon Cutting, Including Social Media Video Four Tickets Annually to Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club

Education Availability Invitation to Apply to Leadership Natchitoches Invitation to Register for Louisiana Young Professionals Conference

ADVOCATE | $1,550 Estimated Value | $3,625

Support our efforts to represent your business interests.

Premium Ribbon Cutting, Including Press Release Regarding the Event Four Tickets Annually to Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club One Ticket to Annual Best of Natchitoches Awards Ceremony One Ticket to Annual Thrive Gala

Market Visibility All Previously Listed Member Benefits Up to 4 Business Locations Listed Community & Investor Engagement All Benefits Listed Under Connect

Education Availability One Ticket to Louisiana Young Professionals Conference Invitation to Apply to Leadership Natchitoches

CHAMPION | $2,575 Estimated Value | $7,400

Support our programs in leadership development.

Market Visibility All Previously Listed Member Benefits One-on-One Consultation to Develop Customized Annual Engagement Plan “Champion Partner” Recognition on Website, in Monthly Newsletters, and in Explore Natchitoches Community Guide & Business Directory Up to 6 Business Locations Listed Automatic Influence Sponsor of NYP Automatic Bronze Partner of A+ Coalition Automatic Transportation Sponsor of Leadership Natchitoches

Community & Investor Engagement All Benefits Listed Under Connect Premium Ribbon Cutting, Including Press Release Regarding the Event Invitation to Join Work Natchitoches Steering Committee Invitation to Join A+ Coalition Reserved seat in Natchitoches Young Professionals (NYP) used to enhance career and business opportunities Eight Tickets Annually to Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club

Four Tickets to Annual Best of Natchitoches Awards Ceremony Two Tickets to Annual Thrive Gala Education Availability Two Tickets to Louisiana Young Professionals Conference Invitation to Apply to Leadership Natchitoches Invitation to Apply to Board of Directors

MEMBERSHIP

investment menu INNOVATOR | $5,000 Estimated Value | $13,650

Support our ability to strengthen the regional economy.

Market Visibility All Previously Listed Member Benefits “Innovator Partner” Recognition on Website, in Monthly Newsletters, and in Explore Natchitoches Community Guide & Business Directory 1/4 Page Ad in Explore Natchitoches Community Guide & Business Directory Opportunity to “Gift” a First-Time Entry-Level Membership Unlimited Business Locations Listed Automatic Inspire Sponsor of NYP Automatic Silver Partner of A+ Coalition

Automatic Session Sponsor of Leadership Natchitoches

Reserved Seat on NYP Executive Committee Twelve Tickets Annually to Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club Eight Tickets to Annual Best of Natchitoches Awards Ceremony Four Tickets to Annual Thrive Gala

Community & Investor Engagement All Benefits Listed Under Connect Premium Ribbon Cutting, Including Press Release Regarding the Event.

Reserved Seat on Work Natchitoches Steering Committee Reserved Seat on A+ Coalition Reserved seat in Natchitoches Young Professionals (NYP) used to enhance career and business opportunities

Education Availability Four Tickets to Louisiana Young Professionals Conference Reserved Seat in Leadership Natchitoches Invitation to Apply to Board of Directors

VISIONARY | $10,000 Estimated Value | $27,700

Determine the ways in which we impact our community.

Market Visibility All Previously Listed Member Benefits “Visionary Partner” Recognition on Website, in Monthly Newsletters, in Explore Natchitoches Community Guide & Business Directory, and at Chamber Signature Events Full Page Ad in Explore Natchitoches Community Guide & Business Directory Opportunity to "Gift" a First-Time Entry-Level Membership Individual “New Member” Announcement Unlimited Business Locations Listed Automatic Champion Sponsor of NYP Automatic Gold Partner of A+ Coalition

Automatic Awards Sponsor of Leadership Natchitoches Community & Investor Engagement All Benefits Listed Under Connect Premium Ribbon Cutting, Including Press Release Regarding the Event Two Reserved Seats on Work Natchitoches Ambassador Group Two Reserved Seats on A+ Coalition Reserved seat in Natchitoches Young Professionals (NYP) used to enhance career and business opportunities

Reserved Seat on NYP Executive Committee Sixteen Tickets Annually to Quarterly Chamber Breakfast Club Eight Tickets to Annual Best of Natchitoches Awards Ceremony Four Tickets to Annual Thrive Gala Education Availability Six Tickets to Louisiana Young Professionals Conference One Leadership Natchitoches Scholarship and Reserved Seat Invitation to Apply to Board of Directors

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Return to Dustin@GoNatchitoches.com or by mail to Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce, Attention Dustin Dauzat, 373 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Please note that 80% of your dues is deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. *Monthly or Quarterly Payment Schedule Requires ACH Payment Method.

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Community Initiatives LEADERSHIP NATCHITOCHES PRICE Participant Scholarship $800 Participant Tuition $800 Session Sponsor $750 Program Sponsor $2,000 Awards Sponsor $1,500 Transportation Sponsor $500 A+ COALITION Bronze Partner Silver Partner Gold Partner Platinum Partner New Teacher Welcome

PRICE $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $500

NATCHITOCHES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (NYP) PRICE Support Sponsor $100 Influence Sponsor $250 Inspire Sponsor $500 EC Retreat Sponsor $500 Awards Sponsor $750 Champion Sponsor $1,000 GoNATCHITOCHES Shop Local Sponsor

PRICE $500

Workforce Development LOUISIANA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE (LYPC) PRICE Individual Ticket $75 Vendor Booth $50 Parish Professional $250 Sponsor Breakout Session $500 Sponsor Exclusive Lead with $750 Purpose Sponsor Exclusive Innovate and $1,000 Inspire Sponsor Exclusive Louisiana $2,000 Leader Sponsor

WORK NATCHITOCHES SUMMIT 10'x10' Booth Logo on Floor Plan Logo on Banner Ad Power Skills Sponsor Career Expo Sponsor Pathway Seminar Sponsor Exclusive Entrance Bag Rights Exclusive Passport Sponsor Exclusive Presenting Sponsor Member Events CHAMBER BREAKFAST CLUB Individual Ticket Coffee Sponsor Swag Sponsor Exclusive Series Sponsor

PRICE $150 $150 $250 $500 $500 $500 $750 $750 $1,000

PRICE $25 $400 $750 $1,000

BEST OF NATCHITOCHES AWARDS BANQUET PRICE Individual Ticket $60 Table of 8 $450 Exclusive All-Star $500 Music Sponsor Shining Star Sponsor $600 Gold Star Sponsor $750 Exclusive 5-Star $1,500 Title Sponsor THRIVE GALA PRICE Individual Ticket $75 Ticket Bundle of 12 $800 Silver Bells Sponsor $350 Mistletoe Sponsor $500 Glad Tidings Sponsor $750 Christmas Feast $500 Sponsor (3 Available) Exclusive Christmas $400 Carols (Music) Sponsor

THRIVE GALA CONT’D Exclusive Season's Greetings Welcome Sponsor Exclusive Christmas Spirits Bar Sponsor Exclusive Christmas Star Presenting Sponsor

PRICE $750

$750 $2,000

Community Wide Events PRICE THRIVE LUNCHEON $50 Individual Ticket $250 Seed Sponsor $500 Grow Sponsor $750 Bloom Sponsor $1,000 Thrive Sponsor Advertising Opportunities EXPLORE NATCHITOCHES PRICE $595 1/8 Page Ad $895 1/4 Page Ad $1,895 1/2 Page Ad $2,495 Full Page Ad $2,995 Prime Position Full Page $3,195 Back Cover Full Page MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Block Ad - Per Mo Block Ad - Per Qtr Banner Ad - Per Mo Banner Ad - Per Qtr Ad Design Fee

PRICE $100 $250 $150 $350 $50

Economic Development NATCHITOCHES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (NEDA) ** PRICE Ally Member $1,000 Champion Member $5,000 Catalyst Member $10,000+

**NEDA contributions should be made out to the Natchitoches Community Alliance Foundation, a Chamber partner in economic development for the parish.