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Schedule Announced for the 2020 Meet the Candidates: Whistle Stop Tour at Lone Star College
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head of the March Primary Election, The Chamber will host an old-fashioned political rally to inform community members about candidates running for office in Montgomery County. The Whistle Stop Tour will take place Wednesday, February 26 from 4-7 p.m. at The Lone Star College System Office Community Building, located at 5000 Research Forest Drive in The Woodlands. “As a Chamber tradition taking place every even year, The Whistle Stop Tour gives attendees a chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with candidates and enjoy a modern take on this nostalgic experience,” Margo McZeal, director of governmental affairs for The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, said. All candidates appearing on the Montgomery County ballot are invited to participate and the event is open to the public. Interested candidates must register at woodlandschamber.org/ whistlestop in order to give a “stump” speech. The Whistle Stop Tour is produced by The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Advocacy Council (BAC). The BAC volunteer leadership team includes Kevin Kastor of Consolidated Communications, vice president of government affairs and board member of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce; Landon Estay of Haynie & Company CPAs and team leader for the Business Advocacy Council; and Melissa Bochat of Entergy Texas and team leader for The Whistle Stop Tour.
FEBRUARY 26, 2020 • 4-7 P.M.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Constitutional Underwriter • $4,000 (Exclusive)* • Recognized as presenting underwriter with event logo • Leads attendees in Pledge of Allegiance to the United States & Pledge to the Texas Flag • One promotional item in attendee gift bags (provided by sponsor) • Reserved exhibitor table • Reserved table for 10 • Company logo displayed on slide show and event program • Logo recognition: event publicity, Business Today magazine, event website and marketing materials Lady Liberty Sponsor • $2,500 (2 Available)* • Recognized as Lady Liberty Sponsor on table centerpiece • One promotional item in attendee gift bags (provided by sponsor) • Company logo displayed on slide show and event program • Logo recognition: event publicity, Business Today magazine, event website and marketing materials • (8) table reservations Bill of Rights Sponsor • $1,500 • Company logo displayed on slide show and event program • One promotional item in attendee gift bags (provided by sponsor) • Logo recognition: event publicity, Business Today magazine, event website and marketing materials • (6) table reservations Legislative Sponsor • $750 • Company name displayed slide show and event program • One promotional item in attendee gift bags (provided by sponsor) • Name recognition: event publicity, Business Today magazine, event website and marketing materials • (5) table reservations
Justice Sponsor • $500
• Company name displayed slide show and event program • Name recognition: event publicity, Business Today magazine, event website and marketing materials • (4) table reservations
We the People Sponsors • $250 • Company name in event program • (2) table reservations
Candidate Reservation • $75
TICKETS: CHAMBER MEMBERS: $15 NON-MEMBERS: $25
• (1) ticket • “Stump Speech” on stage (1 minute for unopposed candidates; 2 minutes for opposed candidates) • Display table (location first come, first serve)
*Sponsorship not available for candidates
woodlandschamber.org/whistlestop FEBRUARY 2020
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