AN INVITATION FOR OUR VALUED MEMBERS
At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, our goal members with the building blocks to a better business We a e you one-stop source for information, advocacy, professional development, human resource services, and networking to help employers build their businesses, their dreams, and our economy
While serving nearly 1,300 member organizations employing 150,000 employees, Greater Rochester Chamber works hard to make members feel like top individual priorities. We are the voice of business across the nine-county Finger Lakes region and can be your voice too! We invite you to showcase your organization to the community through our highly regarded events.
By sponsoring these events, you position your company in front of leading business executives and anywhere from 50 to more than 2,000 attendees, depending upon the series This platform allows you to network, build relationships with those leaders, and get noticed; it allows you to take your business to the next level.
Enclosed is information detailing event series sponsorship packages ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 with appropriate benefits attached Signature events carry their own individual sponsorship options and information on those is available upon request.
Please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com with any questions.
We look forward to your support and engagement at our events.
Warm Regards,
Bob Duffy President and Chief Executive OfficerTAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ELITE PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS TO OUR 1,300+ MEMBERS AND GREATER ROCHESTER COMMUNITY!
Supporting Greater Rochester Chamber’s events helps your company stand out in the community. You will be directly associated with supporting economic growth and prosperity in our region
Our events are categorized into different series with a minimum of 3 to 6 events per series, except for signature events and conferences, which are individual stand-alone events:
Greater Rochester Chamber General Event Series as listed below:
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Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events
biz.Exchange - Professional Development Series
Colors of Success - DEI Program Series
HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series
Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics
Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events
Also available: additional sponsorship options through our Signature Events & Conferences.
We offer a smart investment for your organization’s marketing goals and objectives Sponsoring an event allows you to not only join the conversation, but to lead it We offer various sponsorship opportunities to put your organization’s name on our programs and events, and on our website.
As a Greater Rochester Chamber Events Sponsor, you receive a platform to position your company in front of leading business executives and anywhere from 50 to more than 2,000 attendees, depending upon the series, with multiple touch points and promotions throughout all our social channels This platform allows you to network, build relationships with those leaders, and get noticed It allows you to take your business to the next level by showing your support to a community and our membership.
For more information, please contact Greater Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
The ATHENA Award recognizes women who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.
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WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN HALF-DAY CONFERENCE
Offering some honest answers (and solutions) about what’s facing professional women today. Attendees will walk away with key strategies and tangible takeaways designed to help them grow personally and professionally at whatever stage of career they are in or aspiring to be.
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COLORS OF SUCCESS DEI LEADERSHIP AWARD
The 2023 Colors of Success DEI Leadership Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the greater Rochester community with clear positive impacts as a result of these efforts
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GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER IGNITE AWARD
The Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award honors young professionals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for others to follow
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ROC ON TECH 2023 CONFERENCE
This full-day technology conference is designed to create excitement around digital technology, introduce regional companies to the latest technologies concepts, and give them direction on what they should be doing to upgrade their businesses to thrive for the next generation
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2023 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER TOP 100 AWARDS
Rochester has always been known as a region of innovation spurred by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In recognition of that spirit, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and KPMG LLP are pleased to present the annual Rochester Chamber Top 100, a program that recognizes the fastestgrowing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester region
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GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER'S AFFILIATE SIGNATURE EVENTS
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS
PRESENTED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL, A GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER AFFILIATE
The Business Person of the Year Award recognizes for-profit business leaders who have demonstrated success in both civic and professional areas, specifically in the areas of growth, leadership, achievement, and community service Candidates are nominated by their peers, and an independent committee reviews applications and selects the finalists
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PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PRESENTED BY THE GREATER ROCHESTER QUALITY COUNCIL, A GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER AFFILIATE
The GRQC Performance Excellence Award Program helps organizations in all sectors of the economy gain valuable insights into strategic areas of their operations, connect with like-minded leaders in high performing organizations, and earn formal recognition for achieving excellence through continuous improvement methodologies.
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'ALL ACCESS' EVENT SERIES SPONSOR - $10,000 (MEMBERS ONLY)
As an 'All Access' Event Series Sponsor, your company brand will be on all the following Greater Rochester Chamber General Events as listed below:
Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events
biz Exchange - Professional Development Series
Colors of Success - DEI Program Series
HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series
Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics
Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events
Limited to up to 6 non-competing organizations
Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on the event series
Min 3 - 4 (or more) events (virtual and in-person) held per series depending on demand
Includes branding on all General Events
Marketing Opportunities:
Option to provide company video promo posted on Greater Rochester Chamber website and its social media platform
Dedicated article in Voice of Business weekly sent to 20,000+ contacts (must request to be on schedule)
Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign
Social media assets created to push promo to sponsoring company’s networks
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
Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast
Logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber website as one of the All-Access Sponsors (non-competing sponsors only)
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 2023 calendar year
Company logo placement on Greater Rochester Chamber website (Program and Events page)
Option to provide a promotional video (60 to 90 seconds) that will be posted on Greater Rochester Chamber’s website for the entire 2023 calendar year
Events Coverage:
Company logo on the signage displayed prior to event going live virtually, or coverage via digital signage at any in-person event
Option to have a speaking role at any one or two events identified by Greater Rochester Chamber (available only as assigned)
Option to present on an approved topic on certain event series (limited to one presentation per sponsor)
Option to invite a national speaker to present on our virtual platform
Option to invite unlimited guests or clients to any FREE webinars, and up to 10 attendees to any in-person events
Option to get a vendor table at any one social event
Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway
Option to give 2 minutes welcome remarks before any one presentation (available only as assigned)
Option to moderate an event during Q&A round (available only as assigned)
Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees
Recording link available for use post-event by sponsoring company
Access to the attendee list upon request by sponsoring company
'INDIVIDUAL EVENT SERIES' SUPPORTING SPONSOR - $5000 (MEMBERS ONLY)
Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events
biz Exchange - Professional Development Series
Colors of Success - DEI Program Series
HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series
Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics
Choose one or more event series as listed below for $5000 per series: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events
Limited to up to 4 non-competing organizations
Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on event series Min 3 - 4 (or more) events held per series depending on demand
Marketing Coverage:
Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast event listing registration link
Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees
Promotion as a sponsor on our social media campaign promoting all biz Exchange events (webinars)
Social media assets created by Greater Rochester Chamber to help sponsoring company to promote within their networks
Up to 2 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts Company recognition on e-vite to 17,000+ contacts
Promotion as a sponsor on social media campaign promoting the event
Social media assets created by Greater Rochester Chamber to help sponsoring company to promote among their networks
Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event registration link sent to 20,000+ contacts on Fridays
Company logo placement on the event series page on Greater Rochester Chamber website
Events Coverage:
Option to invite up to 25 guests, vendors, or clients to any FREE events (webinars)
Option to give 2 minutes welcome remarks before any one or two presentations (available only as assigned)
Option to moderate the event during Q&A round (available only as assigned)
Option to present on an approved topic within the event series brand
Option to invite a national speaker to present on Greater Rochester Chamber’s virtual platform
Option to have a speaking role at any one event identified by Greater Rochester Chamber (available only as assigned)
Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway
Company logo on the signage displayed prior to event going live Company recognition at the event (webinar)
Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees
Recording link available for use post-event by sponsoring company
Access to the attendee list upon request (no emails)
SPECIAL PRICING FOR SMALL BUSINESS WITH UNDER 10 FTES - $1,000 FOR PER INDIVIDUAL EVENT SERIES (MEMBERS ONLY)
Choose one or more event series as listed below for $1000 per series:
Policy Matters - Advocacy & Legislative Events
biz Exchange - Professional Development Series
Colors of Success - DEI Program Series
HR Briefings - Human Resource Program Series
Rochester TRENDS - Featured speaker(s) on Trending Topics
Business Made Social - In-Person Networking Events
Limited to up to 6 non-competing organizations
Average Attendance: 40 to 60 per event depending on event series
Min 3 - 4 (or more) events held per series depending on demand
Marketing Coverage:
Sponsorship mention in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Voice of Business e-blast event listing registration link
Up to 1 sponsor recognition tweets sent out to 10,000 + Greater Rochester Chamber contacts
Company recognition on e-vite to 17,000+ contacts
Company sponsorship support highlighted in the upcoming event registration link sent to 20,000+ contacts on Fridays
Company recognition as supporting sponsor on the event series page on Greater Rochester Chamber website
Sponsor mention to dedicated email sent to attendees
Events Coverage:
Option to invite up to 2 guests, vendors, or clients to any FREE events (webinars)
Option to enter attendees into a sponsor raffle giveaway
Company name on the signage displayed prior to event going live Company recognition at the event (webinar)
Sponsor mention in emails sent to attendees post event
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER'S SIGNATURE EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Click here for detailed benefits on sponsorship options for our signature events/conferences
Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards
ATHENA International Awards (Hosted in partnership with our WC Affiliate)
Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Future Leaders' Award
Colors of Success DEI Award
Women Empowering Women - A Half-Day Women's Conference
ROC on Tech Conference
Business Person of the Year Award (Presented in partnership with our SBC Affiliate)
Performance Excellence Award (Presented in partnership with our GRQC Affiliate)
Choose one or more event series as listed below for $7,500 per series:
(*Our Greater Rochester Chamber members will be given preferred placement and top billing if they choose any series listed below )
A Message to Non-Member Companies Considering Sponsoring our Events/Conferences:
Since 1887, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been the trusted partner for businesses and non-profits in the Greater Rochester region We connect organizations to success and drive the economic vitality of the Finger Lakes region through all our efforts through all our products and services offered to our members Through our events, we showcase Greater Rochester Chamber’s over 1,300 member organizations and help share the value they bring to our region with other organizations Our signature events and conferences draw in thousands of attendees each year from around the state and put local businesses on the largest stage None of this would be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors.
If you are not a part of Greater Rochester Chamber membership, we urge you to join us and consider supporting us beyond events Although sponsorship is a key pillar that enables our key areas of focus: advocacy, diversity, equity & inclusion, training and much more, it is not possible to do any of it without our community's commitment to supporting the entire organization as a whole
We are the regional voice of business help our members maximize the return on their investment in our organization
Although we offer non-member pricing for companies looking to support one or more events at a higher price, we hope you consider membership and take advantage of the many benefits, beyond sponsorship and exposure, that come with it
We appreciate your consideration and encourage you to take time to learn more about Greater Rochester Chamber by visiting GreaterRochesterChamber com
We will only be stronger TOGETHER! We hope you consider joining us
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you again,
Susan George A Director of Events, Training, & Affiliates Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com