ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENTS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2017
ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE sponsorship opportunities
Listing of Major Events
The following Erie Chamber Community Events are free to the public, sponsored in part by supporting businesses, and generate a networking web for a variety of numerous professional enterprises.
· Colorado Business Summit – Held the middle of February. Last year was our first Summit, we continue to expand this event, bring in more variety of speakers, allow more time for attendees to network and to acquire a well-known, name recognition keynote speaker. It is a full day summit (9 am-5 pm) held at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, CO. We provide a continental breakfast, snacks and drinks throughout the day, and a buffet lunch. Erie Larsen is our 2017 renowned Ted Talk Speaker. His topic is "On Thin Ice: Life and Leadership Lessons from the North Pole". Our anticipated attendance is 150
· Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival – Held the 3rd weekend in May and has an estimated attendance of 35,000. The Balloon Festival hosts over 30 hot air balloons over three days and attracts an average of 5,000 on-site viewers per day.
· EB Erie Brewfest – Held the 2nd Saturday in June invites 30 participating local Colorado Breweries and attracts over 1,200 “tasters”.
· Summer Concert Series – Held the end of May through the first weekend in August, consisting of 5 concerts featuring 5 popular bands. Free concerts hosting an average of 3,000-4,500 happy, dancing families.
· Coal Miner Classic Golf Tournament – Held June at Erie’s own Colorado National Golf Club. All proceeds from this tournament are dedicated to the Erie Chamber’s Dave Stone Scholarship Fund. Average number of players: 77
· Miner’s Blast – Held the 1st Saturday in October and hosts approximately 6,000 in attendance. In 2016, Erie Chamber received the Colorado Associationof Commerce & Industry (CACI) first place “Special Achievement Award” for the transformation of this event, offering more kid friendly activities and affordable prices, all while offering “fundraising” opportunities to local organizations and churches.
· Love You – Held the 1st Thursday of November attracts over 200 women. Under the premise of health and well-being, the Chamber created the Love You event to nurture, pamper, and de-stress women before the onset of the holidays. It is completely free to women and includes food, drink, massages, hair designs, nails, facials and more.
· Country Christmas and Parade of Lights – Held the 1st Friday in December and attracts over 6,500 holiday guests.
COLORADO BUSINESS SUMMIT - February 15
The Colorado Business Summit held at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, Colorado. The 2017 Colorado Business Summit will be held February 15 and is expanding to a full day packed with powerful speakers, a workshop, and networking. Included in the day’s events are a continental breakfast, snacks and drinks throughout the day, and a buffet. Our speakers are Dr. Wobbekind (C.U. School of Business) “The Economic Outlook for 2017: Is the Uncertainty Over?”; Dr. Lisa Hale “Bringing Leadership Home”: Keeping Your Cool (and Your Heart) When Stakes are High”; The Dynamic Duo - A workshop: “The Most Fun You Can Have and Still Keep Your Job!”
Erie Larsen is our renowned Ted Talks speaker. Eric and his teammate Ryan Waters took a journey that was
featured on Animal Planet in the US, and the Discovery Channel. As a polar adventurer, expedition guide and educator, Eric completed more North and South Pole expeditions than any other American in history. His topic is: "On Thin Ice: Life and Leadership Lessons from the North Pole"
_____ $1,500
Your business name and logo will appear in all advertising materials
Your business name and logo will appear on the Chamber website Home Page
Your business name and logo will appear on the Chamber website Event Page
Your business name will appear on the Event Brite Ticket sales page
You will receive 1 table to display your business literature and promote your business
Your business name and logo will appear on the CBS program You will have the opportunity to contribute marketing/promotional items into the welcome bag
You will have five minutes to speak at the event and promote your business
_____ $1,000
Your business name and logo will appear in all advertising materials
Your business name and logo will appear on the Chamber website Event Page
Your business name will appear on the Event Brite Ticket sales page
You will receive 1 table to display your business literature and promote your business
Your business name and logo will appear on the CBS program
You will have the opportunity to contribute marketing/promotional items into the welcome bag
You will have three minutes to speak at the event and promote your business
_____ $500
Your business name will appear in all advertising materials
Your business name will appear on the Chamber website Event Page
You will have the opportunity to contribute marketing/promotional items into the welcome bag
Your business name will appear on the CBS program
ERIE TOWN FAIR & BALLOON FESTIVAL - May 20
_____ $5,000 +
Benefits include: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Celebration for 8 Banner (provided by Chamber) displayed on Balloon Basket Friday Night pre-flight Reception for 8 Eight Limited Edition 2017 Town Fair t-shirts Business name and logo on 2017 Limited Edition Town Fair t-shirts Three Business Banners with logo displayed at Band area (sponsor to provide banner) Half page advertising in May issue of the Chamber Commerce Corner e-newsletter Business logo on all posters, advertising, and Chamber Website
Business recognition on all radio advertising Business name engraved on “Glowing Sponsors” Balloon Plaque Three prime booth spaces at Town Fair 21st Annual Town Fair Commemorative Sponsor Scroll
_____ $2,500
Benefits include: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Celebration for 6 Banner (provided by Chamber) displayed on Balloon Basket Friday Night pre-flight Reception for 6 Six Limited Edition 2017 Town Fair t-shirts Business name and logo on 2017 Limited Edition Town Fair t-shirts Two Business Banners with logo displayed at Band area (sponsor to provide banner) Quarter page advertising in May issue of the Chamber Commerce Corner e-newsletter Business logo on all posters, advertising, and Chamber Website Business name engraved on “Glowing Sponsors” Balloon Plaque Two prime booth spaces at Town Fair 21st Annual Town Fair Commemorative Sponsor Scroll
_____ $1,500
Benefits include: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Celebration for 4 Banner (provided by Chamber) displayed on Balloon Basket Friday Night pre-flight Reception for 4 Four Limited Edition 2017 Town Fair t-shirts Business name on 2017 Limited Edition Town Fair t-shirts One Business Banner with logo displayed at Band area (sponsor to provide banner) Business name on all posters, advertising, and Chamber Website Business name engraved on “Glowing Sponsors” Balloon Plaque One prime booth space at Town Fair 21st Annual Town Fair Commemorative Sponsor Scroll
_____ $1,000
Benefits include: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne Celebration for 2 Banner (provided by Chamber) displayed on Balloon Basket Friday Night pre-flight Reception for 2 Two Limited Edition 2017 Town Fair t-shirts Business name on 2017 Limited Edition Town Fair t-shirts One Business Banner with logo displayed at Band area (sponsor to provide banner) Business name on all posters and newspaper advertising Business name engraved on “Glowing Sponsors” Balloon Plaque One booth space at Town Fair 21st Annual Town Fair Commemorative Sponsor Scroll
_____ $500
Benefits include: Two Limited Edition 2017 Town Fair t-shirts Business name on 2017 Limited Edition Town Fair t-shirts One Business Banner displayed at Band area (sponsor to provide banner) Business name on all newspaper advertising Business name engraved on “Glowing Sponsors” Balloon Plaque
COAL MINER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT - June 3
The tournament will be held at the beautiful Colorado National Golf Club, home course for the C.U. Buffs Golf Team. You will receive a complimentary continental breakfast, a catered lunch, range balls, GPS cart, goody bag, door prizes, and awards! Countless opportunities to win at a variety of games including “a new car” from Flatirons Acura in Boulder, Colorado. All proceeds raised from the Coal Miner Classic are monies supporting the Dave Stone Scholarship Program. We lost Dave in 2011, and because of his love of knowledge and desire to help students expand their education, the scholarship fund was named in his memory. Each spring, two graduating high school seniors are selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship.
_____ $2,000
Half Page Advertising in Chamber E-Newsletter (September Issue)
You can market and advertise your business at select hole
Tournament play for one-foursome
Business name on 3 tee box signs
Business name on 3 carts
Business name and logo on luncheon program
Business name and logo on luncheon Table Tents
_____ $1,000
Quarter Page Advertising in Chamber E-Newsletter (September Issue)
You can market and advertise your business at select hole
Tournament play for one-foursome
Business name on 2 tees box Signs
Business name on 2 carts
Business name on luncheon program
Business name on luncheon Table Tents
ANNUAL EB ERIE BREWFEST - June 10
_____$1,500
8 Brewfest Entry Tickets
8 Brewfest Commemorative Beer Glasses
Business name and logo on advertising materials
Business name and logo on local paper’s Thank you Ad
Business name and logo on Sponsors Sign
Business recognition by bands throughout the event
Two Business banners (provided by sponsor) displayed at Brewfest Event
Business name on ticket sales website
One booth spaces at Brewfest Event
Business name and logo on Chamber Website with URL to your website
_____$1,000
6 Brewfest Entry Tickets
6 Brewfest Commemorative Beer Glasses
Business name and logo on advertising materials
Business name and logo listed in local paper Thank You Ad
Business name and logo on Sponsors Signs
Business recognition by band throughout the event
One Business banner (provided by sponsor) displayed at Brewfest Event
Business name on ticket sales website
SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES -
May 27 / June 24 / July 8 / July 22 / August 5
_____$2,000 All 5 Concerts
Booth space at all 5 Concerts (includes table and two chairs)
Business recognition at beginning of concert and during band break
Business name and logo displayed on stage banner
Business banner displayed at Concert/Park Entrance (provided by you)
Advertising on Chamber Website for month of concert
Four VIP seating provided in front of stage
_____$ 500 Concert of your Choice
Booth space at Concert
Business recognition at beginning of concert and during band break
Business name displayed on stage banner
Advertising on Chamber Website for month of concert
MINER’S BLAST! - October 7
_____$1,500
Your business name and logo on Chamber website Home Page and Event Page
Event page will have URL to your business website
Your business name will be listed in advertising literature including posters
Your business name will be recognized in all radio and television promotions
Recognition in the October issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
Recognition on a regular basis through the Chamber’s Face Book, Twitter, and Linked-in
Your business banner (provided by you) will be displayed throughout the day in event area
Your business will be recognized at the entrance table
_____ $1,000
Your business name on Chamber website Event Page
Your business name will be listed in advertising literature including posters
Recognition in the October issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
Your business banner (provided by you) will be displayed throughout the day in event area
Your business will be recognized at the entrance table
LOVE YOU! - November 2
AN EVENT dedicated to the health and well-being of women in our lives! The chamber recognizes the value of an evening dedicated to women for the purpose of rejuvenating, pampering, and de-stressing before the holiday season. Love You! is a special evening welcoming all women -- There is absolutely no charge for anyone to attend and be treated like royalty.
_____$1,000
Your business name and logo will appear on the Chamber website Home page and Event page
Event page will have URL to your business website
Your business name and logo will be listed in advertising literature including post cards
Recognition in the November issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
You will be recognized on the Chamber’s Face Book, Twitter, and Linked-in
Your business name and logo will be displayed at the entrance of the event area.
You will receive one booth space at the event
_____$500
Your business name will appear on the Chamber website Home page
Your business name will be listed in advertising literature including post cards
Recognition in the November issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
Your business name will be displayed at the entrance of the event area.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS & PARADE OF LIGHTS - DECEMBER 1
____$1,500
Your business name and logo on the Chamber website Home Page and Event Page
The event page will have URL to your business website
Your business name will be listed in advertising literature including posters
Your business name will be recognized in all radio and television promotions
Your business name will be announced throughout the evening by the DJ
Recognition in the December issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
You will be recognized on a regular basis on Chamber’s Face Book, Twitter, and Linked-in
Your business banner (provided by you) will be displayed close to Santa’s Workshop
Your business name and logo will be placed on signage displayed at the S’mores booth
A prime entry line-up location in the Parade of Lights
____$1,000
Your business name and logo on the Chamber website Event Page
Your business name will be listed in advertising literature including posters
Recognition in the December issue of the Chamber’s “Commerce Corner” Newsletter
Your business banner (provided by you) will be displayed close to Santa’s Workshop
Your business name will be placed on signage displayed at the S’mores booth
A prime entry line-up location in the Parade of Lights
CHAMBER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - December 6
_____$250
Your business name will be posted on our Chamber Website
You will receive a complimentary lunch ticket to the January Network at Noon Luncheon
Your sponsorship will be posted in the December Chamber Newsletter
You will have an opportunity to speak at the Open House