SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Connect to Success with Sponsorship Opportunities
At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to provide our members with the building blocks to a better business. By sponsoring our events, you position your company in front of leading business executives–a smart investment to network, build relationships, and grow your regional branding and marketing.
Greater Rochester Chamber at a Glance
Since 1887, Greater Rochester Chamber has been the voice of business for the nine-county Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region. With over 1,300 member organizations representing over 150,000 individuals, we remove barriers to business success and invest in the economic prosperity of our community.
Strategic Alignment
Our event sponsorships allow you to target specific audiences based on event series and type, which will strategically align your brand with key topics most important to you. Throughout the year, we host key-decision makers throughout all industries and job fields across the Greater Rochester region.
Exclusive Access
By sponsoring Greater Rochester Chamber’s events, you can not only participate in the conversations that matter to the future of our region, but help shape them. Our sponsors receive VIP treatment and access to connect with our attendees and all members through public advertising and private conversations.
Social Media Exposure
Our event sponsors are featured prominently on our LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook channels to our combined 34,000+ followers. By meeting our members where they are, our social media channels are a powerful way to foster a two-way conversation between sponsors and our social audience, full of prospective new contacts.
Sponsor Recognition
Greater Rochester Chamber prominently features sponsors - both online and in-person. Our website hosts over 16,000 users each month, and our in-person events range from intimate conversations of 30 people to large scale parties with 1,800 guests. Either way, we make sure to show off the organizations whose support make it possible.
Premier Access Sponsor Package
$10,000 | Exclusively available to six Greater Rochester Chamber members Maximize Your Impact: Sponsor Multiple Series for Greater Reach
As a Premier Access Sponsor, your company brand will be represented on all Greater Rochester Chamber events in the below series:
• Business Made Social: In-person Social Events
• Chamber Connect: Virtual Networking Events
• GRYP: Networking and professional development for young professionals
• Policy Matters: Advocacy/Legislative Events and Industry Focused Sessions
• Women’s Council: Casual social events for professional women
Marketing Opportunities
• Logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber website as an All-Access Sponsor
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Cost: $10,000
Limited to six organizations
Branding included on all event invitations, logos, and in speaker opening remarks
Average attendance: 40-60 individuals depending on event series
Minimum of three events held per series depending on demand
• Option to provide company video promo posted on Greater Rochester Chamber website
• Dedicated article in Voice of Business weekly sent to 20,000+ contacts (must request)
• Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign
• Social media assets created to push promo to sponsoring company’s networks (must request)
• Quarter-page ad on one of Greater Rochester Chamber’s signature event digital magazine (available only as assigned)
• Strip ad in one of Greater Rochester Chamber’s weekly VOB email blast (must request)
• Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast
• Up to 4 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts
• Company recognition on e-vite to 20,000+ contacts sent out every Friday for the entire calendar year
Events Coverage
• Company logo on virtual event signage or digital signage at in-person events
• Sponsor mention in a dedicated email sent to attendees
• Option to present on an approved topic in certain event series (one presentation per sponsor)
• Option to give a 2-minute welcome address before one presentation (available as assigned)
• Opportunity to invite a national speaker to present on our virtual platform (must be approved by Greater Rochester Chamber)
• Invitation to bring unlimited clients (non-members) to virtual events and up to 5 attendees to any in-person events listed above
• Option to moderate an event during the Q&A round (available as assigned)
• Option to set up a vendor table at one social event (as assigned)
• Option to enter attendees in a sponsor raffle giveaway
• Access to post-virtual event recording link for use by sponsoring company
• Access to the attendee list (no emails) upon request by sponsoring company
Individual Event Series Sponsor Package
Tailor Your Impact: Sponsor Any One Event Series
Policy Matters
Legislative events & industry focused sessions (4 to 6 events held annually)
Chamber CONNECT
Virtual networking to build connections (5 to 6 events held annually)
$6,000 $5,000
Business Made Social
In-person social events (4 to 6 events held annually)
Women’s
Programming for young professionals (3 to 5 events held annually)
$5,000 $5,000 $4,000
Marketing Opportunities
Council
Casual networking events for women (3 to 5 events held annually)
• Logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber Programs & Events webpage
• Logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber event series webpage
• Sponsor mention on Greater Rochester Chamber event registration pages
• Sponsor mention in dedicated email sent to event attendees
• Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign
• Social media assets created to push promo to sponsoring company’s networks (must request)
• Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast
• Up to 2 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts
• Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event link sent to 20,000+ contacts each Friday
Events Coverage
• Sponsor mention in a dedicated email sent to attendees
• Option to have a speaking role at any one event identified by Greater Rochester Chamber (available only as assigned)
• Invitation to bring 10 clients (non-members) to virtual events and up to 5 attendees to any in-person events listed above
• Option to moderate the event during the Q&A round (available only as assigned)
• Option to present on an approved topic within the event series brand
• Company logo on the signage at the event
• Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway
• Recording link available for use post-virtual event by the sponsoring company
Small Business Sponsorship Opportunity
Businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees can take advantage of special pricing to sponsor a single event from our series. Pricing details are available upon request. To learn more, please contact Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.
For Non-Member Organizations:
Reach out to Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities for non-members.
Expert Presentation Sponsorship
Average Attendance: 20 to 80 based on topic
$1,000
for Greater Rochester Chamber members
Are you a subject matter expert eager to share your knowledge with Greater Rochester Chamber members and nonmembers? This is your chance to elevate your organization and showcase your expertise to a diverse audience!
By sponsoring your presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Showcase your expertise on a topic relevant to our members and the broader community.
• Engage with attendees in an interactive format, allowing for real-time Q&A and discussions.
• Position yourself as a thought leader in your field, enhancing your credibility and visibility.
Choose from one of the following virtual series to sponsor your presentation (in-person options are available for an additional fee. In-person events also have a risk of lower attendance at times.):
• biz.Exchange: Present on an interactive professional development topic that enhances skills and promotes best practices for personal and professional growth.
• Chamber Counsel: Share insights on critical legal issues impacting businesses today.
• Colors of Success: Discuss a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related topic, highlighting your commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
• ROC on Tech: Present on a trending technology-related topic.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with business leaders and decision-makers while enhancing your brand visibility!
Marketing Opportunities
• Sponsor mention on Greater Rochester Chamber event registration page
• Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign
• Social media assets created to push promo to sponsoring company’s networks (must request)
• Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event link sent to 20,000+ contacts each Friday
Events Coverage
• Option to present on an approved topic within the event series brand
• Sponsor mention in a dedicated email sent to attendees
• Invitation to bring 5 clients (non-members) to virtual events and up to 2 attendees to any in-person events listed above
• Recording link available for use post-virtual event by the sponsoring company
• Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway
• Access to the attendee list upon request (no emails included)
Signature Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Greater Rochester Chamber’s signature events are unique in-person gatherings that celebrate the diverse facets and individuals of the Greater Rochester business community. We offer various sponsorship levels—from Supporting Sponsor to Presenting Sponsor—tailored for businesses and budgets of all sizes. Partner with us to enhance your brand visibility while making a meaningful impact in our community!
Legislative Breakfast - starting at $500
Presented annually in January
An open forum for businesses and legislators to discuss key issues affecting the region. And, an award for a business leader committed to civic well-being.
ATHENA International Awards - starting at $2,500
Presented annually in February
The ATHENA Awards recognizes women who demonstrate excellence in their business and actively assist women in realizing their leadership potential.
Women Empowering Women Conference - starting at $1,800
Presented annually in March
Professional women will learn key strategies and tangible takeaways to help them grow personally and professionally at whatever stage of career they are in.
Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards - starting at $2,500
Presented annually in May
To propel an environment of equitable growth, Greater Rochester Chamber proudly presents their annual MWBE Awards based on the Top 100 model.
Colors of Success Inclusive Leadership Award - starting at $2,500
Presented annually in June
The Colors of Success Inclusive Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has shown exemplary leadership in advancing DEI in Greater Rochester.
Greater ROC Young Professionals’ Conference - starting at $2,500
Presented annually in October
A conference designed to empower and recognize young leaders helping to shape the region.
Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards - starting at $2,500
Presented annually in November
Greater Rochester Chamber presents the annual Top 100 Awards to recognize the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester region.
