2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities

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GREATER R ROCHESTE CHAMBER

P I H S R O S N O P S T N E V E S E I T I N U T R O P P O

AN INVITATION FOR OUR VALUED MEMBERS At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to provide our members with the building blocks to a better business. We are your one-stop source for information, advocacy, professional development, human resource services, and networking to help employers build their businesses, their dreams, and our economy.

While serving nearly 1,300 member organizations employing 150,000 employees, Greater Rochester Chamber works hard to make members feel like top individual priorities. We are the voice of business across the nine-county Finger Lakes region and can be your voice too! We invite you to showcase your organization to the community through our highly regarded events.

By sponsoring these events, you position your company in front of leading business executives and anywhere from 50 to more than 2,000 attendees, depending upon the series. This platform allows you to network, build relationships with those leaders, and get noticed; it allows you to take your business to the next level.

Enclosed is information detailing event series sponsorship packages ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 with appropriate benefits attached. Signature events carry their own individual sponsorship options and information on those is available upon request.

Please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com with any questions.

We look forward to your support and engagement at our events.

Warm Regards,

Bob Duffy

President and Chief Executive Officer

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ELITE PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS TO OUR 1,300+ MEMBERS AND GREATER ROCHESTER COMMUNITY! Supporting Greater Rochester Chamber’s events helps your company stand out in the community. You will be directly associated with supporting economic growth and prosperity in our region.

Our events are categorized into different series with a minimum of 3 to 6 events per series, except for signature events and conferences, which are individual stand-alone events: Greater Rochester Chamber General Event Series as listed below: 1. Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events 2. biz.Exchange - Professional Development Series 3. Colors of Success - DEI Program Series 4. HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series 5. Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker on Trending Topics 6. Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events

Also available: additional sponsorship options through our Signature Events & Conferences.

We offer a smart investment for your organization’s marketing goals and objectives.

Sponsoring an event allows you to not only join the conversation, but to lead it. We offer various sponsorship opportunities to put your organization’s name on our programs and events, and on our website.

As a Greater Rochester Chamber Events Sponsor, you receive a platform to position your company in front of leading business executives and anywhere from 50 to more than 2,000 attendees, depending upon the series, with multiple touch points and promotions throughout all our social channels. This platform allows you to network, build relationships with those leaders, and get noticed. It allows you to take your business to the next level by showing your support to a community and our membership.

For more information, please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.

SIGNATURE EVENTS & CONFERENCES ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS The ATHENA Award recognizes women who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.

COLORS OF SUCCESS DEI LEADERSHIP AWARD The Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the greater Rochester community with clear positive impacts as a result of these efforts.

GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER IGNITE AWARD The Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award honors young professionals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for others to follow.

GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER TOP 100 AWARDS Rochester has always been known as a region of innovation spurred by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In recognition of that spirit, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and KPMG LLP are pleased to present the annual Rochester Chamber Top 100, a program that recognizes the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester region.

GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER MWBE AWARDS To propel an environment of equitable economic growth and empowerment, Greater Rochester Chamber proudly presents the inaugural Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, in partnership with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP. Our unwavering belief in extending avenues of economic progress to all employers, regardless of their background, underscores the essence of this initiative.

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN - HALF-DAY CONFERENCE Offering some honest answers (and solutions) about what’s facing professional women today. Attendees will walk away with key strategies and tangible takeaways designed to help them grow personally and professionally at whatever stage of career they are in or aspiring to be.

SEE CURRENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SIGNATURE EVENTS ON GREATEROCHESTERCHAMBER.COM

'ALL ACCESS' EVENT SERIES SPONSOR - $10,000 (MEMBERS ONLY) As an 'All Access' Event Series Sponsor, your company brand will be on all the following Greater Rochester Chamber General Events as listed below:

1. Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events 2. biz. Exchange - Professional Development Series 3. Colors of Success - DEI Program Series 4. HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series 5. Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics 6. Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events

Limited to up to 6 non-competing organizations Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on the event series Min 3 - 4 (or more) events (virtual and in-person) held per series depending on demand Includes branding on all General Events Marketing Opportunities:

Option to provide company video promo posted on Greater Rochester Chamber website and its social media platform Dedicated article in Voice of Business weekly sent to 20,000+ contacts (must request to be on schedule) Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign Social media assets created to push promo to sponsoring company’s networks Quarter-page ad on one of Greater Rochester Chamber’s signature event digital magazine (available only as assigned) Strip ad in one of Greater Rochester Chamber’s weekly VOB email blast Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast Logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber website as one of the All-Access Sponsors (noncompeting sponsors only) Up to 4 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts Company recognition on e-vite to 20,000+ contacts sent out every Friday for the entire calendar year Company logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber website (Program and Events page) Option to provide a promotional video (60 to 90 seconds) that will be posted on Greater Rochester Chamber’s website for the entire calendar year

Events Coverage:

Company logo on the signage displayed prior to event going live virtually, or coverage via digital signage at any in-person event Option to have a speaking role at any one or two events identified by Greater Rochester Chamber (available only as assigned) Option to present on an approved topic on certain event series (limited to one presentation per sponsor) Option to invite a national speaker to present on our virtual platform Option to invite unlimited guests or clients to any FREE webinars, and up to 10 attendees to any inperson events Option to get a vendor table at any one social event Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway Option to give 2 minutes welcome remarks before any one presentation (available only as assigned) Option to moderate an event during Q&A round (available only as assigned) Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees Recording link available for use post-event by sponsoring company Access to the attendee list upon request by sponsoring company

'INDIVIDUAL EVENT SERIES' SUPPORTING SPONSOR - $5,000+ (MEMBERS ONLY) Choose one or more event series as listed below. Pricing is based on the event series. For details, please see below:

1. Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events - $6,000 2. biz. Exchange - Professional Development Series - $5,000 3. Colors of Success - DEI Program Series - $5,000 4. HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series - $5,000 5. Rochester TRENDS - Featured speakers on Trending Topics - $5,000 6. Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events - $5,000 Limited to up to 4 non-competing organizations

Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on event series Min 3 - 4 (or more) events held per series depending on demand Marketing Coverage:

Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast event listing registration link Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign promoting all biz.Exchange events (webinars) Social media assets created by Greater Rochester Chamber to help sponsoring company to promote within their networks Up to 2 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts Company recognition on e-vite to 17,000+ contacts Promotion as a sponsor on social media campaign promoting the event Social media assets created by Greater Rochester Chamber to help sponsoring company to promote among their networks Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event registration link sent to 20,000+ contacts on Fridays Company logo placement on the event series page on Greater Rochester Chamber website Events Coverage:

Option to invite up to 25 guests, vendors, or clients to any FREE events (webinars) Option to give 2 minutes welcome remarks before any one or two presentations (available only as assigned) Option to moderate the event during Q&A round (available only as assigned) Option to present on an approved topic within the event series brand Option to invite a national speaker to present on Greater Rochester Chamber’s virtual platform Option to have a speaking role at any one event identified by Greater Rochester Chamber (available only as assigned) Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway Company logo on the signage displayed prior to event going live Company recognition at the event (webinar) Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees Recording link available for use post-event by sponsoring company Access to the attendee list upon request (no emails)

SPECIAL PRICING FOR SMALL BUSINESS WITH UNDER 10 FTES - $1,000 FOR PER INDIVIDUAL EVENT SERIES (MEMBERS ONLY) Choose one or more event series as listed below for $1,000 per series: 1. biz. Exchange - Professional Development Series 2. Colors of Success - DEI Program Series 3. HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series 4. Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics 5. Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events Limited to up to 6 non-competing organizations

Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on event series Min 3 - 4 (or more) events held per series depending on demand Marketing Coverage:

Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast event listing registration link Up to 1 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts Company recognition on e-vite to 17,000+ contacts Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event registration link sent to 20,000+ contacts on Fridays Company recognition as supporting sponsor on the event series page on Greater Rochester Chamber website Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees

Events Coverage:

Option to invite up to 2 guests, vendors, or clients to any FREE events (webinars) Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway Company name on the signage displayed prior to event going live Company recognition at the event (webinar) Sponsor mention in emails sent to attendees post event

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER'S SIGNATURE EVENTS & CONFERENCES Detailed benefits on sponsorship options for our signature events/conferences can be found online at GreaterRochesterChamber.com/Signature-Events

Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards ATHENA International Awards (Hosted in partnership with our Women’s Council Affiliate) Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award Colors of Success DEI Award Women Empowering Women - A Half-Day Women's Conference Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards

*NON-MEMBER PRICING - $7,500 PER SERIES Choose one or more event series as listed below for $7,500 per series: 1. biz. Exchange - Professional Development Series 2. Colors of Success - DEI Program Series 3. HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series 4. Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics 5. Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events

(*Greater Rochester Chamber members will be given preferred placement and top billing if they choose any series listed below.)

A Message to Non-Member Companies Considering Sponsoring our Events/Conferences:

Since 1887, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been the trusted partner for businesses and nonprofits in the Greater Rochester region. We connect organizations to success and drive the economic vitality of the Finger Lakes region through all our efforts through all our products and services offered to our members. Through our events, we showcase Greater Rochester Chamber’s over 1,300 member organizations and help share the value they bring to our region with other organizations. Our signature events and conferences draw in thousands of attendees each year from around the state and put local businesses on the largest stage. None of this would be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors.

If you are not a part of Greater Rochester Chamber membership, we urge you to join us and consider supporting us beyond events. Although sponsorship is a key pillar that enables our key areas of focus: advocacy, diversity, equity & inclusion, training and much more, it is not possible to do any of it without our community's commitment to supporting the entire organization as a whole.

We are the regional voice of business help our members maximize the return on their investment in our organization.

Although we offer non-member pricing for companies looking to support one or more events at a higher price, we hope you consider membership and take advantage of the many benefits, beyond sponsorship and exposure, that come with it.

We appreciate your consideration and encourage you to take time to learn more about Greater Rochester Chamber by visiting GreaterRochesterChamber.com.

We will only be stronger TOGETHER! We hope you consider joining us.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you again,

Susan George A. Director of Events, Training, & Affiliates Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com

Please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities.

Visit us at: GreaterRochesterChamber.com