EVENT SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
Being a sponsor of Somerset Chamber events provides an excellent platform to be visible, connect with business partners, and support our fantastic Chamber of Commerce. It really makes a positive impact within our business community in Somerset.
DAVE CREW Head of Employer Partnerships Weston College
Chief Executive
T: 01823 444924
M: 07706 329974
Developing strong working relationships and partnerships is vitally important in business.
Somerset Chamber of Commerce works as an integral part of the business community it represents, supporting our members by constructing and delivering long-term affiliations across all sectors.
By sponsoring one of Somerset Chamber of Commerce’s professional and varied events, you have the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of your brand and activities, while also associating your organisation with the county’s largest business membership organisation.
E: emma.rawlings@somerset-chamber.co.uk Contact
T: 01823 444924
E: events@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Emma Rudkin Senior Events Officer
Sallie Barnes Events Manager
Emma Rawlings
the events
team
Sponsoring Somerset Chamber events not only boosts our profile within our key marketplace, but also helps our staff build useful and meaningful connections.
RICHARD BUGLER Partner
Albert
Goodman
Chartered Accountants
Somerset Chamber of Commerce is the county’s largest and most influential business-to-business membership organisation.
We organise and host over 80 events a year, giving you unrivalled opportunities to develop connections, raise awareness of your business and activities and to feed back into the business community. Sponsorship opportunities range from dinners and lunches to workshops and charity events.
All our sponsorship opportunities benefit from co-branded promotion in the run-up to the event, company bio and logo on the booking page and social media coverage.
MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUR BUSINESS VIA OUR SUITE OF EVENTS
KNOWLEDGE EVENTS
Training workshops
Exclusive tours
AGM
Bank of England update
PEER EVENTS
Business Partner days Forums
MD and CEO forum
Somerset Business Awards
Somerset Business Conference
NETWORKING EVENTS
Breakfast events
Business-to-business lunches and dinners
Summer barbecue
Ladies’ afternoon tea
RAISE YOUR PROFILE THROUGH SPONSORSHIP
PRE-EVENT PROMOTION
Cobranded promotion of the event for up to three months via social media, e-newsletters and email - circa (20,000 + impressions)
Company logo and dedicated bio for your business on the booking page
Company logo against the event in Somerset Voice magazine* printed and e-copy (readership 7,500**).
AT THE EVENT
Space to bring your own banners and pop-ups at the event to further promote brand and service/products
Speaking slot to delegates/guests to raise profile with key decision-makers
Two delegate places at the event
Thank you message in Chamber speech
POST-EVENT
Post-event coverage on the Chamber website and social media media channels
Thanks on event feedback email
Sharing of event images with you as sponsors to use in promotional material
Your logo in Somerset Voice magazine in any post-event coverage
* subject to deadlines
1,600 hard copies distributed. Readership estimated at 7,500
**
EVENTS AND PRICING OPTIONS
Below you will find further details on the different sponsorship opportunities we offer. This is in addition to the benefits listed on page 4.
SECTOR FOCUS EVENT
(For example our Construction Connections events)
Designed to bring organisations from specific sectors together
Share best practice, industry news and spark collaboration with other Somerset businesses
Introduce and spotlight your business to peers and potential customers
Included in post event thank you email
Up to 50 attendees
LADIES’ AFTERNOON TEA
£325 +VAT
£425 +VAT
A relaxed afternoon event with a keynote speaker which attracts business women from across the region
Circa 50 attendees
KNOWLEDGE/BREAKFAST EVENTS
£425 +VAT
Typically a topical theme or keynote speaker such as Somerset County Council
Circa 60 high calibre, decision-making attendees
Time allocated for networking, a platform to share ideas and meet other businesses
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS DINNERS AND LUNCHES £450 +VAT
B2B dinners - meet and network over a high-quality three-course dinner, including two table moves
B2B lunches - meet and network over a high-quality two-course lunch, including a table move
Partnerships with town chambers to further increase reach and diversity of delegates
Act as a table head to coordinate conversation
Up to 100 attendees
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
£525 +VAT as one of two sponsors or £895 +VAT exclusive
Organised in conjunction with a neighbouring regional chamber, connecting businesses across multiple regions
Act as a table head to coordinate conversation
Two-course meal with table moves to increase networking opportunities
Benefit from multi-region promotion of the event including branding, with up to 100 attendees
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
£755 +VAT
Reflect on the Chamber’s activity throughout the year, outline future plans and recognise the support of our members
Circa 60 attendees
BUSINESS LEADERS’ DINNER
£1,250 +VAT
An exclusive invite-only event specifically for business owners and MDs
Elite guest list of circa 50 attendees
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. All quoted sums are exclusive of VAT at the standard rate.
2. Once confirmation of sponsorship is received in writing the sponsor is bound by the terms and conditions and will be liable to pay the sponsorship invoice.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, sponsorship is not offered exclusively.
4. Somerset Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to change features of events and to make appropriate amendments to the programme, content or speakers at an event.
5. Somerset Chamber of Commerce will not be held liable for any losses, damages or injury incurred at an event of for the views of delegates, speakers or staff.
6. Invoices for sponsorship will be raised at the time of booking and are subject to standard payment terms.
7. Complaints, concerns or changes to the event should be addressed with the events team at the earliest convenient time.
8. Sponsors are required to attend the event they are sponsoring and Somerset Chamber of Commerce will not be able to represent a sponsor on their behalf.
9. Somerset Chamber of Commerce will not guarantee ticket sales or attendance at any event.
10. Somerset Chamber of Commerce cannot guarantee press coverage of any event or brand exposure in any coverage.
11. Somerset Chamber of Commerce does not pay businesses to hold workshops.
12. Delegates will be charged to cover the cost of administration, advertising, hosting and marketing of the workshop with associated sponsor branding.
13. If an event is cancelled for any reason, Somerset Chamber will retain 50% of the sponsorhip fee. This acknowledges the work already undertaken to promote the event and associated benefits to the sponsors’ brand.
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