2024
SPONSORSHIP GUIDE
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Sponsorships at a Glance The Eau Claire (Limit of 6)Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have been part of the Eau Claire community for more than 100 years. 1,000 businesses and organizations pride themselves as being investors of the Eau Claire Chamber. We are committed to presenting sponsorship opportunities to align with the marketing and advertising needs of your business. For each event, program or product, our team is happy to work with you to find the right promotional benefit which may include logo placement in various media platforms, event signage, recognition in communications and social media presence. If you are looking for broader exposure and are interested in multiple sponsorship opportunities, we’ve got you covered! With reach extending to roughly 1,000 businesses and representing over 45,000 employees, the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce can assist you in taking your sponsorship investment to the next level.
1,000 businesses with 3,300+ email addresses Social media presence consisting of 9,000+ followers More than 800 weekly visits to Chamber website with an average of 2,100 pageviews Exposure at Chamber events which can range from 100 - 800 attendees EC Life Magazine distribution of 2,000 copies per issue and 600+ digital impressions
Email: information@eauclairechamber.org Phone: 715.834.1204 Address: 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101 Eau Claire, WI 54703 Web: www.eauclairechamber.org
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Signature Events
Advocacy
Investor Engagement
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Education &Young Professional Involvement
Workforce
Marketing & Advertising
SIGNATURE EVENTS
These are the events to see and be seen at in the Eau Claire area business community. Our signature events, when combined, gather more than 2,000 business leaders each year, which allows the opportunity for our sponsors to have the most exposure.
BRAVO 2 BUSINESS | CHAMBER ROYALE | EAU WHAT A NIGHT *The following sponsorships include year round benefits for all three signature events*
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $6,000 (limit 8) - Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for events (both digital and print) - Prominent company logo on display at events - Promo video featured at signature events and Chamber YouTube channel throughout the year - Six special access passes per signature event - Half page ad and company logo recognition in EC Life Magazine - Prominent company logo displayed on Chamber website and social media platforms
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $4,000 (limit 15) - Company logo in all promotional materials for events (both digital and print) - Company logo on display at events - Four special access passes per signature event - Quarter page ad and company logo recognition in EC Life Magazine - Company logo displayed on Chamber website and social media platforms
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP $2,000 (limit 20)
- Name listed in all promotional materials for events - Company name displayed at events - Two special access passes per signature event - Company recognition in EC Life Magazine - Company listed on Chamber website and social media platforms
BRAVO 2 BUSINESS
CHAMBER ROYALE
EAU WHAT A NIGHT
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ADVOCACY
Decisions made at every level of government – whether locally at city hall, school boards, the county courthouse, or in Madison and Washington – have a profound impact on our local businesses and the economy. That’s why the Chamber is committed to being your eyes and ears – and, when needed, a non-partisan voice for the business community.
*Sponsorship benefits are per event*
Chippewa Valley Rally (February 2024) Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 2)
- Half page ad on the back cover of the Rally issues booklet - Two access passes - Recognition on Rally promotional items - Logo on the Rally booklet that is distrubuted to legislators, the Governor and Cabinet, and all Rally participants - Logo on the Rally sponsorship sign displayed at the Rally events in Madison, including the reception - Logo on Chamber Calendar of Events - Unlimited “Sponsor” sitckers for your employees to wear at the event
Co-sponsor $450
- One access pass - Recognition on Rally promotional items - Logo on the Rally booklet that is distrubuted to legislators, the Governor and Cabinet, and all Rally participants - Logo on the Rally sponsorship sign displayed at the Rally events in Madison, including the reception - Unlimited “Sponsor” sitckers for your employees to wear at the event
Major sponsor $750
- 1/4 page ad inside of the Rally issues booklet - Two access passes - Recognition on Rally promotional items - Logo on the Rally booklet that is distrubuted to legislators, the Governor and Cabinet, and all Rally participants - Logo on the Rally sponsorship sign displayed at the Rally events in Madison, including the reception - Logo on Chamber Calendar of Events - Unlimited “Sponsor” sitckers for your employees to wear at the event CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Economic Outlook Luncheon Title sponsor $1,000
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Co-sponsor $500 (Limit 6)
- Company logo signage on display at event
For further details regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Scott Rogers | 715.858.0616 | rogers@eauclairechamber.org
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INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT Businesses seeking the development of their business pipeline will find value in our networking events. They provide connections, relationships and marketing avenues that generate new clients.
*Sponsorship benefits are per event*
CVTC/Chamber Business Community Breakfast Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 4)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Co-sponsor $500 (Limit 6)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
UWEC/Chamber Business Community Breakfast Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 4)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Co-sponsor $500 (Limit 6)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Progressive Networking Lunch (Four per year) Title sponsor $1,000
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Co-sponsor $500 (Limit 4 per event)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event
Golf Day in Eau Claire CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
For details regarding Golf Day or additional sponsorship opportunities, contact: Kaylynn Winegar | (715) 858-0615 | winegar@eauclairechamber.org
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EDUCATION & YOUNG PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT YPCV is a program designed to engage, educate & elevate young professionals in our community - offering diverse opportunities for networking, professional development, and community involvement.
*Sponsorship benefits are per program*
Annual Bean Bag Tournament (Trademark event - February) Court sponsors Board sponsors
$300 (limit 3) $150 (limit 16)
Annual Caddy Shack Scramble Golf Outing (Trademark event - June) Dinner sponsor Cart sponsor Hole sponsors
$500 (limit 1) $500 (limit 1) $300 (limit 18)
Annual Extravaganza (Trademark event - December) Title sponsor
$1,000 (limit 1)
YPCV Community Involvement
Title sponsor
- Country Jam volunteering - Oktoberfest volunteering
$1,500 (limit 1)
- Sponsor-a-Family - Park Cleanup
YPCV Networking Events
Title sponsor - Happy Hour
$1,500 (limit 1)
- Morning Mingle
YPCV Professional Development
Title sponsor
- Beer with a Boss
$1,500 (limit 1)
- Pints & Politics
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For further details regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Kaitlyn Molis | 715.858.0614 | molis@eauclairechamber.org
Chamber Educational Foundation Programs
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Leadership Eau Claire
Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 4) - Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for one class year (both digital and print)
Youth Leadership Eau Claire
Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 4) - Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for one class year (both digital and print) For further details regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Sarah Hughes | 715.858.0613 | hughes@eauclairechamber.org
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WORKFORCE
The Chamber’s role, led by its Workforce Development Committee, is to serve as an action committee and support employers as they work to solve their immediate and long-term talent and workforce challenges.
*Sponsorship benefits are per event*
Human Resource Conference (April 2024) Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 2)
- Prominent title sponsor logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Four access passes - Welcoming comments to attendees
Co-sponsor $500 (Unlimited)
- Company logo signage on display at event - Two access passes
Workforce Solutions Summit (November 2024) Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 2)
- Prominent title sponsor logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Four access passes - Welcoming comments to attendees
Co-sponsor $500 (Unlimited)
- Company logo signage on display at event - Two access passes
Working Mothers Breakout Session (Workforce Solutions Summit) Title sponsor $500 (Limit 2)
- Prominent company logo in all promotional materials for event (both digital and print) - Company logo signage on display at event CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Explore Eau Claire
Explore Eau Claire is a program from the Chamber that offers to help solve your workforce challenges. We help you sell our community to your job candidates as they choose to call Eau Claire home. As an investor in this program, you are assisting the Chamber to establish and grow the Explore Eau Claire conceirge services. We know how important it is to solve the workforce needs in Eau Claire and we need your help.
EXPLORER INVESTOR
SUPPORTER INVESTOR
SPONSOR LEVELS
- Contribute to a workforce solution for the Eau Claire area - Make the program feasible for small businesses to use & purchase services a la carte - Your company logo on all Explore Eau Claire marketing materials - Your company logo on our program updates and distribution lists - Website recognition on eauclairechamber.org - Exclusive Meet & Greet events for your new hires (2 per year) - First opportunity to sign up for pop-up community tours - $2,000 credit to use toward services (this includes M&G)
- Contribute to a workforce solution for the Eau Claire area - Make the program feasible for small businesses to use & purchase services a la carte - Your company logo on all Explore Eau Claire marketing materials - First opportunity to sign up for pop-up community tours - $1,000 credit to use toward services
- Logo on the welcome box - Logo on the website - Social media announcement
Cost: $5,000 (Limit 10)
Cost: $3,000 (Limit 10)
Title sponsor $1,000 (Limit 10)
Co-sponsor $500 (Limit 10)
- Logo on the website - Social media announcement
A LA CARTE SERVICES
- Customized Tour - Settle-In Service - Partner Career Support - Welcome Basket
$350 $250 $150 $100
For further details regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Courtney Olsom | 715.858.0617 | olsom@eauclairechamber.org
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MARKETING & ADVERTISING Digital
Studio Productions
Member to Member Email Ad Per ad $80
Media Sponsor Per year
$5,000
The Update E-Newsletter (25% open rate) Front Page Banner Ad 13 consecutive weeks $900 Per week $75
- Includes recognition in: Monday Morning Minute Business Matters Podcast *NEW* Talking Point Podcast
The Update E-Newsletter (25% open rate) Middle Banner Ad 13 consecutive weeks $600 Per week $50
Job Board Sponsor Quarterly
The Update E-Newsletter (25% open rate) Lower Banner Ad 13 consecutive weeks $420 Per week $35
Website
$300
-Banner ad featured at top of job board page
Chamber Buy Local Bucks Logo placement $150 EC Life Magazine (2,000 copies printed and distributed every six months) ½ Page horizontal $895 ¼ Page horizontal $495 ¼ Page vertical $495 *Magazine is also featured on Chamber website*
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE For further details regarding marketing and advertising opportunities, please contact: Kaitlyn Molis | 715.858.0614 | molis@eauclairechamber.org
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