Marketing Opportunities 2013-2014 Guide
With more than 1,700 business members, the Chamber is a powerful resource for business connections in Lakeland and Polk County. This year, take the step toward maximizing your Chamber membership by taking advantage of marketing opportunities that align your business with powerful programs and meaningful events.
Be Seen... In Your Business Love your location? Show it off! Sponsorship of these events brings Chamber members & guests to your business to network, learn and meet you!
Business After Hours
Business & Breakfast
Monthly | Each month, this classic Chamber event is hosted by a member business. Each one is unique, and sees about 200 members and guests in attendance. This casual, social networking continues to be a Chamber favorite.
Bi-Monthly | A premier networking opportunity for early birds, Business & Breakfast events add some professional development too! Each event is hosted by a member business to offer maximum exposure for a minimum investment. Held in even months during 2013.
Benefits of Sponsorship: • 200+ business people at your location, Benefits of Sponsorship: interacting with your staff. • 30+ business people at your location, • Your company brand associated with one of interacting with your staff. the most popular and well respected Chamber • Opportunity to provide professional events. development speaker for event.
Citizens Bank & Trust has been a Chamber sponsor for over five years and hosts one of the largest Business After Hours events. Our building’s deck overlooks beautiful Lake Morton; we’ve been able to bring more than 600 Chamber members and non-members together, providing an atmosphere that is casual and welcoming to all. As a sponsor, Citizens Bank & Trust has the opportunity to showcase our commitment to the community of Lakeland and letting people know: When you’ve been around as long as we have you’re either good, or you’re history. We’re both. Mary Stephenson, Vice President Citizens Bank and Trust, Member FDIC
Audience: • Business Owners and Decision Makers • Board of Directors and Chamber Members
Audience: • Business Owners and Decision Makers • Board of Directors and Chamber Members
Sponsorship: • $1,500
Sponsorship: • $500
New Member Reception Bi-Monthly | Welcome new members to the Chamber, share your membership experiences and open the doors of your business to congratulate them! Held in even months in 2013. Benefits of Sponsorship: • Showcase your location while highlighting your support for new Chamber members. • Be the first to welcome new members to the Chamber family. Audience: Business Owners | Board of Directors and Chamber Volunteers Sponsorship Levels: $250; $1,250
Membership Advantage
Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking events are an exclusive benefit of Chamber membership for: - First-Time Chamber members - New Business Location - New Business - New Owners - Starting/Completed renovation or expansion To request a Ribbon Cutting or Ground Breaking, contact Kara at kbutch@ LakelandChamber.com.