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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.
why partner with sustainable connections? We have our finger on the pulse of the community. Working with local businesses, city agencies, and partner organizations, we are invested in creating a vibrant local economy built on sustainable practices.
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We Love Whatcom County as much as you do! We love living in a thriving, collaborative community where local businesses are prosperous and contribute to a healthy environment and the well-being of all citizens.
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our marketing reach Managing and promoting campaigns & events enables us to reach the community through: •E mail newsletters (total subscribers = 8000+) •Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) •Press releases (sent to 75+ local contacts) •Relationships with local news outlets •Website pages (over 75,000 visits annually) •Printed promotional materials, signs & banners.
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sponsorship opportunities at a glance Sustaining Membership: $1200 ($100/month) Think Local First: $1000-$5000 Food & Farming: $600-$5000 Green Building & Smart Growth: $1000-$5000 Energy Program: $3000 Sustainable Business Development: $1000-$5000 Ask about our payment plans!
Green Building & Smart Growth Program
2016 Sponsorship program contact: Rose Lathrop
Rose@SustainableConnections.org, 360-647-7093 x107
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Gold: $5,000
Silver: $2,500
Bronze: $1,000
• Posters, Flyers, Agenda & Banner Workshops & Site Visits At least 5 events promoted • E-mails & Web Page Promotions • Exhibit Space to over 1000 contacts • Day of Promotions
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Sustainable Design & Development Conference Attended by over 150 industry professionals
• Posters, Flyers, Agenda & Banner • E-mails & Web Page Promotions • Exhibit Space • Day of Promotions • Admission Tickets
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Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour
• Posters, Flyers, Tour Guide • E-mails & Web Page Promotions • Tabling Opportunity • Tour Guide Advertisement • Admission Tickets • One Site on the Tour
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E-mail Newsletter
Sent Out Monthly to Over 1000 Subscribers
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Website
Sponsors Highlighted on Website
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2015 Program Highlights
The KAOPW! Competition amazed attendees with creative ideas for Tactical Urbanism. Commercial Street Night Market was born and many other projects are in the works to activate downtown Bellingham spaces.
The annual Sustainable Design and Development Conference expanded into 2 days with impressive keynote speakers including Denis Hayes, CEO of the Bullitt Foundation and founder of Earth Day.
The 2015 Home and Landscape Tour showcased 10 innovative homes and landscapes. It also included a Sustainable Living Festival where attendees could mingle with local businesses and organizations.
UP YOUR SUPPORT! Can’t decide on which program to support? Discounts available for combined sponsorships! Increase your support & exposure. Visit SustainableConnections.org for other sponsorship opportunities. For questions or more information, please contact Derek Long: Derek@SustainableConnections.org or 360-647-7093 x101
JOIN US!
Your friends, neighbors and favorite local businesses are supporting the community and the work of Sustainable Connections. You can, too!
Join us in thanking the following businesses and organizations. Their contributions in 2015 provided the resources to make the Green Building & Smart Growth program possible.
Cascade Joinery
Haven Design Workshop
Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.
RMC Architects
The RE Store
The RJ Group