2015/2016 Think Local First Sponsorship Packet

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS. EXPAND YOUR MARKET. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.

2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.

why partner with sustainable connections?

We have our finger on the pulse of the community.

Working with local businesses, city agencies, and partner organizations, we are invested in creating a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices.

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We Love Whatcom County as much as you do!

We love living in a thriving, collaborative community where local businesses are prosperous and contribute to a healthy environment and the well-being of all citizens.

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our marketing reach Managing and promoting campaigns & events enables us to reach the community through: •E mail newsletters (total subscribers = 8000+) •Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) •Press releases (sent to 75+ local contacts) •Relationships with local news outlets •Website pages (over 75,000 visits annually) •Printed promotional materials, signs & banners.

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sponsorship opportunities at a glance Sustaining Membership: $1200 ($100/month) Think Local First: $1000-$5000 Food & Farming: $600-$5000 Green Building & Smart Growth: $1000-$5000 Energy Program: $3000 Sustainable Business Development: $1000-$5000 Ask about our payment plans!

Think Local First! Program 2015/16 Sponsorship program contact: Michelle Grandy

michelle@sustainableconnections.org, 360-647-7093 x110

Description

Benefits

Supporting: $1000

Co-Sponsor: $1750

Lead: $5000

Buy Local for the Holidays •Directory flyers: 29,000 distributed through newspapers & businesses November - December •Annual campaign posters • E-mail & website promotions •Press releases

Name on back cover &

Logo on back cover & bold business name Logo Business name Business name

Logo on front cover & bold business name Prominent logo Prominent logo Business name

Independents Celebration •Directory flyers: 29,000 distributed through newspapers & businesses Through month of July •Annual campaign posters • E-mail & website promotions •Press releases

Name on back cover & Logo on back cover &

Logo onfront cover & bold business name Prominent logo Prominent logo Business name

bold business name

Business name Business name Business name

bold business name

bold business name Logo Business name Business name

Business name Business name Business name

Additional Exposure Throughout the year

•Social Media Exposure: over 5100 Facebook Fans •Monthly e mail newsletters •Website: over 3000 hits/month •Correspondence materials to other businesses

Feature & business link once/year Name Business name Business name

Coupon Book It’s back!

•New format!

•3000 copies for sale at local stores throughout Whatcom County

Name on inside cover Logo on inside cover

Feature & business link 2 times/year

Feature & business link 4 times/year Logo & shared highlight Logo & highlight Logo Prominent logo Logo Prominent logo Logo on front cover

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LEAD SPONSORS

Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community.

LEAD SPONSORS:

CO-SPONSORS:

Choose local businesses taking action for a healthy community.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, The Chrysalis Inn and Spa, Esary Roofing and Siding Co., Inc., Fairhaven Runners & Walkers, Kulshan Brewing Co., Kulshan Cycles, Overhead Door Co. of Bellingham, Q Laundry, Wilson Motors and Wilson Motors Nissan.

Independant Business Tour: Scratch and Peck

Independents Celebration Directory: 29,000 copies inserted into local newspapers

Buy Local For The Holidays poster displayed at local businesses

Independant Business Tour: Ragfinery and Texture Clothing

UP YOUR SUPPORT! Can’t decide on which program to support? Discounts available for combined sponsorships! Increase your support & exposure. Visit SustainableConnections.org for other sponsorship opportunities.

For questions or more information, please contact Derek Long: Derek@SustainableConnections.org or 360-647-7093 x101

JOIN US!

Your friends, neighbors and favorite local businesses are supporting the community and the work of Sustainable Connections. You can, too!

Join us in thanking the following businesses and organizations. Their contributions in 2014-2015 provided the resources to make the Think Local First program possible.