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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS. EXPAND YOUR MARKET. SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
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!
Sustainable Business Development 2016 Sponsorship program contact: Mark Peterson
Mark@SustainableConnections.org, 360-647-7093 x116
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Benefits
Gold: $5000
Silver: $2500
Bronze: $1000
Sustainable Business Practices Promotion
•Monthly E-mail Newsletter •Website •Social Media: Over 5200 Facebook Followers
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Toward Zero Waste Campaign
•Case Studies •Campaign Materials •Quarterly Workshop Promotion •Web Page
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Measure What Matters Campaign
•Quick Impact Assessment Promotion •Web Page
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All Members Meeting & Sustainability Awards
•Event Promotions •Cascadia Weekly Advertisement •Day of Event Recognition
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Behind the Scenes Business Tours
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2015 Program Highlights
The Quick Impact Assessment is a free, online tool to help businesses Measure What Matters.
Q Laundry, the 2015 Sustainability Award winner for Meaningful Employment
Toward Zero Waste materials at a Janitorial Workshop held at Bay City Supply.
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 Sustainable Business Development program possible.
Local Businesses taking action for a healthy community.