2017 Sponsorship Opportunities

2017 SPONSORSHIPS 220 SE Main St. | Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 | LSchamber.com | 816.524.2424

2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Thank you for reaching out and exploring the numerous ways your business or organization can support the programming efforts of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. In addition to helping the Chamber, your business receives special promotion at the event and to the entire membership through the Chamber’s publications, digital presence, e-blasts and more. Take a moment to review all of the options the Chamber offers and take note of the affordable opportunities for you to gain great exposure. As a special note, all of the Chamber’s events are well attended, and we anticipate attendance numbers to keep growing. The Chamber’s standing committees and staff work hard to bring quality speakers, trainers and host informal networking events for the membership.

Take the time to review all of the options available and consider which ones would meet your marketing needs. If you have questions, want to inquire more about the events specifics or want to go ahead and sign up to be a sponsor please reach to the Chamber staff member in charge of the events. We are very fortunate that our members are highly engaged and so these opportunities won’t last long. If I can be of any assistance or provide guidance, please call the Chamber office at 816.524.2424 or tarbeiter@lschamber.com.

Yours Truly, Tim Arbeiter, CEcD President Lee’s Summit Chamber

Monthly Networking Events

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11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Third Fridays Cost: $350

4:30–6 p.m.

Second Thursdays Cost: $250

Monthly Membership Luncheons feature a variety of informative and inspiring speakers throughout the year, as well as networking and a catered lunch. Attendance averages 130 members, so it’s a great way to reach many members each month.

Chamber After Hours are lively networking events held at the sponsor’s location. Get approximately 45 members in the doors of your business and showcase everything you have to offer. It’s an ideal atmosphere to market your business to Chamber members.

Sponsor benefits: • Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast & Chamber Link newsletter • Rep to speak 3-4 minutes on behalf of business • Two complimentary luncheon reservations • Opportunity to place marketing materials at tables

Sponsor benefits: • Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast & Chamber Link newsletter • Rep to speak 3-4 minutes on behalf of business Contact: Stacy Needels – sneedels@lschamber.com

Contact: Stacy Needels – sneedels@lschamber.com

4–5 p.m.

First Tuesdays Cost: $150

BEFORE HOURS

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7:30–8:30 a.m.

Fourth Tuesdays Cost: $150

The Chamber’s professional development series features experts in a variety of development topics, from sales to social media marketing and beyond.

Sponsors have the unique opportunity to market their business to fellow entrepreneurs and professionals.

Sponsors host a caffeinated meet-and-greet session for early birds at their business. These easy-going events bring 35 members into your business on average. It’s a great way to promote your business to multiple members at once over a cup of coffee.

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Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast & Chamber Link newsletter Rep to speak 3-4 minutes on behalf of business Opportunity to have marketing materials at tables

Contact: Matt Baird – mbaird@lschamber.com

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Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast, Chamber Link newsletter and social media Rep to speak 3-4 minutes on behalf of business

Contact: Stacy Needels – sneedels@lschamber.com

Dates may vary slightly throughout the year to accommodate holidays and large events.

Annual Gala – January 14, 2017 The Chamber’s Annual Gala is Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at The Pavilion at John Knox Village and is one of the highlights of the year. The event features a plated dinner, entertainment, dancing, live and silent auctions, awards program, mingling and merriment!

With nearly 500 attendees, the Annual Gala is a great opportunity to show your support and gain excellent exposure through one of our exclusive sponsorship opportunities. Choose one of the sponsorship opportunities that best fits your business: Title Sponsor - $2,500 • Prime seating (table of 8) at the Gala • Opportunity to speak 2-3 minutes on stage • Logo in all event promotion and materials, including e-blasts, Link newsletter, social media, event invitation and program • Verbal recognition from the podium at event • Exclusive logo on banner on stage at event Auction Sponsor - $1,000 • Complimentary reservations for two • Recognition in Gala program & powerpoint • Exclusive logo in auction catalog • Recognition on auction tables

Entertainment Sponsor - $1,000 • Complimentary reservations for two • Recognition in Gala program & powerpoint • Signage recognition at the event Centerpiece Sponsor - $1,000 • Complimentary reservations for two • Recognition in Gala program & powerpoint • Logo at each guest table (with table decorations) Contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more information or to book a sponsorship.

Chamber Challenge – April 20, 2017 Back for a second year is the popular Chamber Challenge! It’s a day of team building, fun competitions and networking in the fresh air. The afternoon features seven team challenges, a BBQ, awards presentation and more.

Sponsoring a station or snack stop is a great way to represent your business at this “field day” event.

Don your company t-shirt and get outside to network with players and enjoy some friendly competition.

Sponsors receive great one-on-one interaction with members.

Title Sponsor - $1,500 • Two team registrations at the event • Recognition on all publicity including e-blasts, Chamber Link, social media and more • Logo on event t-shirts and signage at event • Opportunity to set up table with volunteers • Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes during the reception Station Sponsor - $500 • One team registration at the event • Recognition on publicity and signage at station • Opportunity to have a table manned by a volunteer at station

Snack Stop/Beverage Stop Sponsor - $100 • Recognition on signage at station • Opportunity to have a table manned by a volunteer at snack stop • Sponsor to provide snacks Contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more information or to book a sponsorship.

Golf Classic – June 2017 The Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic held in June is a great day of networking and golf out on the course. The event, which consists of 144 players, also includes an awards luncheon following the tournament. Sponsors receive publicity across the course and have the opportunity to be at the event with Chamber members. All sponsors receive recognition in the event program and Chamber Link newsletter in addition to these benefits: Event Sponsor - $1,500 • Exclusive company logo on volunteer t-shirts • Team of four in the tournament • Logo on all publicity surrounding the event • Opportunity to have representative on-site • Signage on course

Beverage Stop Sponsor - $300 (2 available) • Opportunity to be on-site manning the beverage stop • Opportunity to have table with promotional items • Signage on course

Awards Reception Sponsor - $500 • Opportunity to have promo materials on tables at reception • Opportunity to have representative on-site to emcee awards • Signage on course

Team Photo Sponsor - $300 • Logo on team photo given to each player • Signage on course

Golf Cart Sponsor - $350 • Signage on all golf carts with exclusive logo • Signage on course

Contest/Specialty Hole Sponsor - $250 • Opportunity to be on-site manning the contest • Opportunity to have table with fliers, promo items, etc.

• Signage on course “19th Hole” Sponsor - $200 • Opportunity to be on-site manning the area • Opportunity to have table with fliers, promo items, etc.

• Signage on course • Sponsor to provide drinks Snack Stop Sponsor - $150 • Opportunity to be on-site manning snack stop • Opportunity to have table with fliers, promo items, etc.

• Signage on course • Sponsor to provide snacks

Goodie Bag Sponsor - $150 • Opportunity to provide goodie bag to each player with exclusive logo • Signage on course • Sponsor to provide 150 tote bags Morning Drink Station Sponsor - $100 • Opportunity to be on-site manning the drink station • Opportunity to have fliers, promo items, etc. on display • Signage on course • Sponsor to provide drinks Breakfast Sponsor – In Kind • Opportunity to have representative on-site during breakfast • Signage displayed in breakfast area • Sponsor to provide breakfast Contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more information or to book a sponsorship.

Oktoberfest – September 22-23, 2017 Transport yourself to the heart of Munich with all the fun of this wundervoll fall festival.

Don’t miss your chance to promote your business to more than 70,000 festival goers.

The festival features arts and crafts, Kids Street, a carnival, German meals and dancing, biergarten, home brew competition, live entertainment and much more.

Being involved in this event provides great benefits for your business, shows your community spirit and lets you have a great time doing so! Be a part of the Chamber’s biggest event and reap the benefits.

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 • Exclusive commercial booth space at event • Premier logo placement on Oktoberfest publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on homepage of LSoktoberfest.com • Banner displayed in Biergarten (provided by sponsor) • Verbal on-stage recognition • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Voucher for quarter-page ad in Chamber Link • Voucher for half-page Link feature story • Voucher for ad on a Chamber weekly e-blast • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels

Sportzelt Sponsor - $3,000 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed in Sports Tent (provided by sponsor) • Verbal on-stage recognition • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Voucher for business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Voucher for ad on a Chamber weekly e-blast • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels Main Stage Sponsor - $2,500 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed on Main Stage (provided by sponsor) • Verbal on-stage recognition • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Opportunity to have a company rep emcee • Voucher for business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels

Volunteering for Oktoberfest also is a great way to get your business involved.

Take a shift grilling brats or serving beer and have a blast with your team while enjoying time at the festival!

Community Stage Sponsor - $2,500 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed on Community Stage (provided by sponsor) • Verbal on-stage recognition • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Opportunity to have a company rep emcee • Voucher for business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels Kids Street Sponsor - $2,500 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed on Kids Street (provided by sponsor) • 10’x20’ booth space on Kids Street • Verbal on-stage recognition • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Voucher for business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels Superb Sponsor - $2,500 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer T-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed in Biergarten (provided by sponsor) • Voucher for business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Recognition on Chamber social media pages • Voucher for Chamber member primary contact mailing labels

Brat Tent Sponsor (2 available) - $2,000 • Logo on all publicity • Logo on back of volunteer t-shirts • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed at Brat Tent (provided by sponsor) • Voucher for free business card-size ad in Chamber Link • Recognition on Chamber social media pages Rootbiergarten Sponsor - $1,000 • Logo on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner to display in Rootbiergarten (provided by sponsor) • Opportunity to operate the tent with sponsor’s volunteers • Recognition on Chamber social media pages Wonderful Sponsor - $1,000 • Business name on all publicity • Company recognition on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink • Banner displayed at Biergarten (provided by sponsor) • Recognition on Chamber social media pages

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Excellent Sponsor - $750 • Business name on all publicity • Company recognition on LSoktoberfest.com with hyperlink Divine Sponsor - $500 • Business name on all publicity • Company recognition on LSoktoberfest.com Shatzen Kickenoffen Sponsor - $350 • Logo on kick-off event publicity • Banner to display in Biergarten during kick-off (provided by Chamber) • Logo in Chamber Link newsletter • Recognition during Tapping Ceremony Very Good Sponsor - $250 • Business name in Oktoberfest program and Chamber Link newsletter • Company recognition on LSoktoberfest.com Baby Contest Sponsor - $250 • Named as Baby Contest Sponsor • Recognition on LSoktoberfest.com • Verbal on-stage recognition • Opportunity to emcee contest • Sponsor expectations: organize and operate contest, provide prizes Dog Contest Sponsor - $250 • Named as Dog Contest Sponsor • Recognition on LSoktoberfest.com • Verbal on-stage recognition • Opportunity to emcee contest • Sponsor expectations: organize and operate contest, provide prizes Contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more information or to book a sponsorship.

Additional Opportunities Varying Dates & Times Cost: $100 The Chamber Young Professionals (CYP), open to members ages 21-35, hosts a variety of monthly events including morning coffee, team building, development luncheons and service projects. Attendance at these events averages 20 people. CYP engages young leaders in the community and gives them an opportunity to get involved and make a difference.

Sponsor benefits: • Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast, Chamber Link newsletter and social media • Representative to speak 3-4 minutes on behalf of the business Contact Stephanie Kusek at 816.524.2424 to check availability.

3:30–5 p.m. Quarterly Cost: $125

Chamber 101 is the one-stop-shop for new members and new representatives. Get up to speed on committees, events, promotional opportunities and more to best utilize your Chamber membership. The event includes orientation, networking and an opportunity for new members to showcase their businesses.

Sponsor benefits: • Listed on online calendar of events, weekly e-newsletter, e-blast, Chamber Link newsletter and social media • Opportunity to set up showcase table with marketing materials Contact Cathy Young at 816.524.2424 to check availability.

Yours Truly

220 SE Main St. | Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 | LSchamber.com | 816.524.2424