2023 GSP Opportunities Guide

OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE

2023 Member Marketing & Sponsorship

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE

Growing Jobs. Serving as a voice for Business. Fostering Business Success.

The Greater Springfield Partnership implements a number of programs and initiatives that support our mission of building a Vibrant Community through business success.

The opportunities in this guide provide a variety of platforms for advertising, branding, sponsorships and networking for your company positioning you as a leader the Greater Springfield Region.

GREATER SPRINGFIELD YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

The Greater Springfield YP Group aims to connect and develop the region’s young professionals by providing them access to education, networking and community service opportunities. The group encourages its members to build relationships with their peers as well as business and community leaders, all while developing the professional skills that open doors to career growth. There are currently 100+ members.

VISION

For young professionals to grow, develop, and establish themselves in the Greater Springfield region.

MISSION

To provide opportunities for young professionals to connect with peers, develop professional skills, build relationships, and succeed in their careers while enhancing the community’s quality of life.

Who: Young Professionals under the age of 40 Events: 6/year - 3 Lunch & Learns, 3 Social Events

Presenting Sponsor (Package A) $2,000

Company Logo on Website as Presenter Company Logo on all printed materials Company Logo on social media

Corporate Sponsor $1,000

Up to (10) memberships

Acknowledgement in print and digital materials (4000 impressions)

Lunch Sponsor $250

Acknowledgement in promotions and e-blasts

3-minute welcome message at event

ANNUAL MEETING + EXPO

February | Hollenbeck Bayley Center

The business community event of the year is the annual meeting highlighting the successes of the Chamber, Economic Development, and Tourism. Celebrate the vision for the future and spend the evening enjoying a highprofile key note speaker. Join us as we recognize outstanding businesses and individuals for community and business achievements.

Ticket price: $75 single

Reserved table of (10): $650

EXPO Booth: $500

Estimated Attendance: 350 Business Leaders, Dignitaries, and Economic Development Investors

Presenting Sponsor (1)

Top Billing Logo Recognition (on all promotional materials including print, digital and event signage)

Reserved table of (10)

Booth space in lobby

$3,500

Award Sponsor (1) $1,500

Logo Recognition (on all promotional materials, including print and signage)

4 Complimentary Tickets

Dinner Sponsor (1) $1,500

Logo recognition (on all promotional materials, including print and signage)

4 Complimentary Tickets

PARTNERSHIP+ EVENING NETWORKING

This popular “after-hours” networking event happens four times per year at various local businesses and attractions. Member-to-member networking is still one of our most requested benefits. Keep your business top of mind by sponsoring this series!

Presenting Sponsor (1) $2,500

Top billing on all digital promotions including website, social and e-blasts

Top billing on all pubic advertising

Recognition on signage & stage announcements

ECONOMIC + WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Join us as Horton Hobbs IV, Vice President of Economic Development, provides insight into Clark County’s local economy, recent job growth, and workforce initiatives that are drawing the attention of state and national audiences. Horton’s energetic style and thoughtful insights will shed light on the community’s opportunities to continue its positive momentum. Sponsors will have the opportunity to submit topics in advance for inclusion in Horton’s presentation.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Presenting Sponsor: (1 Available - Package A)

Top billing before, during and after the event

5-minute introduction on stage

VIP Seating

Recognition on screen and printed programs

Lunch Sponsor: (1 Available - Package B)

Secondary billing before, during and after the event

VIP Seating

Recognition on screen and printed programs

$2,500

$1,000

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

The GSP Legislative Committee offers four annual opportunities for our members to meet and hear from our elected officials.

Coffee with Legislators is an informal gathering in the Commerce Pointe Atrium that includes plenty of time for Q&A with local, State and National representatives. Coffee with Legislators is offered three times each year.

A special Legislative Reception with multiple elected officials is held annually in the Fall.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:

Presenting Sponsor: (1 Available - Package A)

Top billing before, during and after the event

5-minute introduction on stage

$2,500

“THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOT IN GOLF IS THE NEXT

-BEN HOGAN

ONE.”

P. DENNIS SHEEHAN MEMORIAL CHAMBER INVITATIONAL

Presenting Sponsor SOLD

(1 Available)

Logo and name on every marketing piece before, during and after the outing

Featured on our web site, reservation site, golf program, event and other banners.

3-minute comments at the golf outing program

2 foursomes

Player Gift Sponsor: $2,000

(1 Available - Package A)

Logo and name on every marketing piece before and during the golf outing

Featured on our web site, reservation site, golf program and banner at prize tent.

Recognition during golf program.

1 foursome

Prize Sponsor: $1,000

(1 Available - Package A)

Recognition in golf program and all printed materials

Recognition during program

Hole sponsor

Lunch Sponsor: SOLD

Recognition on printed program

Eagle Sponsorship

Dinner Sponsor: SOLD

Recognition on all printed and digital marketing, golf program, during program.

Hole sponsor

Recognition on banner

Beverage Sponsor: SOLD

Recognition in all printed and digital marketing

Recognition in printed program and during program

Hole sponsor

Hole Sponsor: $250

Sign on course

Featured in printed program

On course table display

Eagle Sponsor $1,250

Hole sponsor

Logo on event banner

Foursome

Cart Sponsor $1,000

Name on every cart – company info in every cart

Recognition at outing kick off

Recognition in printed program

Photo Booth Sponsor $500

Offers players / foursomes a photo commemorating the outing

Provide the photo set up and picturing taking (perfect for photographers seeking new contacts. Receive full list of players with addresses

BEST OF SPRINGFIELD CELEBRATION

This high energy and fun event is held each October, following 5 months of competition and open community voting. Food, beverage, entertainment and dancing are all part of the evening.

Sponsor voting site (2 Available) SOLD

Company name , logo and info on voting site and printed materials before, during and after event.

Table of 8

¼ page ad in Best of Springfield

Recognition during event

Presenting Sponsor SOLD

Company name , logo, info on all print and digital promotion before, during and after the event.

5 minute welcome commentary

Recognition during program

Table of 8

Bar Sponsor $1,500

Company Name on all print and digital promotions before, during and after the event

Face time with guests – be our celebrity bar tenders

Recognition from the Stage

4 free tickets

Entertainment Sponsor $1,000

Company name on all promotions before, during and after the event

Recognition from the stage – introduce the entertainers

2 free tickets

Food Sponsor (3 Available - Package C) $1,000

Company name on all print a digital promotions before, during and after event

Recognition on printed program, table signage and from the stage

Award Sponsor (2 Available - Package B) $3,000

Company name on all printed and digital promotions before, during and after the event

Company name and logo on all first-place plaques

Recognition from the stage

Table of 8

GSP MEMBERSHIP

Membership is the primary funding mechanism for the Chamber and the lifeblood of the organization. The Chamber of Greater Springfield is our region’s only fully integrated organization that addresses economic development, corporate recruitment, workforce development, small business development, advocacy and workforce development. Our members enjoy the benefits of investment in the Chamber and the opportunity to directly impact the business climate in Greater Springfield. Bronze

The basic membership package allows your business to take advantage of valuable money-saving benefit programs, access free advertising, networking and relationship building.

The silver level provides a sensible and affordable membership perfect for many companies. In addition to the bronze level benefits, this investmnt level receives additional marketing tools and discounted ticket pricing.

The gold level is ideal for proactive business executives looking for high level contacts and to begin positioning their organization as a leader in the community.

The Platinum Level is excellent for leaders and innovators invested in enhancing the business climate. The benefits included in this level are designed to give your company the exposure to leverage your business credibility.

As a member of the Diamond Level, you are assured that your company is at the table during exclusive events and meetings support the mission of improving the economy and quality of life n Greater Springfield. Leaders, innovators and big dreamers welcome here!

Leadership Circle: Speak to our membership staff regarding this premier, community investor level.