Invitation To Lake County, Illinois
Presidential Inaugural Ball
Dear Prospective Sponsor/Exhibitor:
You are invited to join us and participate as a Sponsor/Exhibitor on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Lake County, Illinois Inaugural celebration of the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama. The Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County will be hosting this historical event.
As our nation embarks on this history-making Presidency, we will be bringing Washington D.C. to Lake County—capturing live the swearing in ceremony, and all the inaugural events throughout the day and evening. You, your family, and friends will enjoy the televised festivities in comfort and luxury at the Midlane Resort and Country Club, located at 4555 West Yorkhouse Road in Wadsworth, IL.
The Lake County event will follow the official theme for the Inauguration, unveiled by President-elect Barack H. Obama himself
“A New Birth of Freedom”.
The Inaugural activities will begin at 10:00am with an expo of emerging technology companies displaying their products and services. There will also be round table focus groups, facilitated by our Lake County corporate and civic leaders.
Following the exposition, beginning at 11:30 am, will be the Inaugural Luncheon. The swearing-in ceremony takes place at 12:00 noon (based on historical events). Everyone attending the luncheon will be able to view this televised event from their table on a colossal screen set specially constructed for this celebration.
The climax of the celebration will be the Black-Tie Inauguration Reception and Ball, beginning at 6:00pm.
As a sponsor, your business will gain maximum exposure with some of Lake County’s most prestigious elected officials, corporate and civic leaders. It is anticipated that over 100 Lake County and State of Illinois residences will be in attendance at this historical event.
Throughout the day, sponsors and exhibitors will have ongoing visible recognition of their company’s products/services. We encourage you to consider these opportunities as soon as possible as space is limited. Attached is the sponsorship application form, which list the various sponsorship opportunities and explains how to register as a sponsor and or exhibitor.
Submission of Applications For Sponsors & Exhibitors:
§ Deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, January 5, 2009
§ Applications For Sponsors & Exhibitors can be downloaded online at www.bccoflakecounty.com
§ Email completed applications to: , or
§ Fax completed applications to: (847) 244-0169
§
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this historic event can be purchased online at www.bccoflakecounty.com, or in person at the following places:
§ Waukegan Township Office, 149 South Genesee Street, Waukegan. IL (847) 249-4900
§ Community Action Partnership of Lake County, 1200 Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan, IL, (847) 249-4330
The deadline for ticket purchases is Tuesday, January 12, 2009. For more details about this event, please call 847-244-5548 or go online at www.bccoflakecounty.com.
We hope you will join us for this great and historic event. We look forward to your participation and seeing you at the Inaugural Celebration.
Sincerely,
Arthur J. Gass
President
Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Inc.
Lake County, Illinois Inaugural Celebration of Barack H. Obama
The 44th President of the United States of America.
- Sponsorship Application -
Company / WebsitePerson (s) for name badge
Contact Person / Email
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone / Fax
Gold Level $5,000
· Live announcement & participation in “Two Minute Drill”
· Complimentary listing and description in Inaugural Program Booklet
· Logo and URL link on website
· Eight complimentary tickets to Inaugural Luncheon
· One complimentary table at Inaugural Reception, Ball and Dinner
· Banner/Signage at sponsored event
· Name badge recognition as Gold Level Corporate sponsor
Silver Level $2,500
· Participation in “Two Minute Drill”
· Complimentary listing and description in Inaugural Program Booklet
· Logo and URL link on website
· Four complimentary tickets to Inaugural Luncheon
· Four complimentary table at Inaugural Reception, Ball and Dinner
· Banner/Signage at sponsored event
· Name badge recognition as Silver Level Corporate sponsor
Bronze Level $1,000
· Participation in “Two Minute Drill”
· Complimentary listing and description in Inaugural Program Booklet
· Logo and URL link on website
· Two complimentary tickets to Inaugural Luncheon
· Two complimentary table at Inaugural Reception, Ball and Dinner
· Banner/Signage at sponsored event
· Name badge recognition as Bronze Level Corporate sponsor
Lake County, Illinois’s Inaugural Celebration of Barack H. Obama
The 44th President of the United States of America.
- Sponsorship Application -
Please indicate your sponsorship support choice and contribution amount
Special Event Sponsorship Support (Minimum $1,500 contribution)
q Inaugural Luncheon
q Inaugural Reception Ball, and Dinner
Other Support Opportunities (Minimum $750 contribution)
q Inaugural Ball Program Booklet
Payment Method:
q Check
q Credit Card
q Online at www.bccoflakecounty.com
Please mail and make checks payable to:
Black Chamber of Commerce of Lake County, Illinois
409 Wainlow Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
Attn: Lydia M. Lewis
Thank you for your support
Lake County, Illinois’s Inaugural Celebration of Barack H. Obama
The 44th President of the United States of America.
- Expo Information -
Exhibitor/Sponsor:
Sponsors:
· 10’X10’ exhibit space and a 6-foot table and waste basket are included in sponsorship
· Special sponsorship signage provided
· Special pre-event and post-event recognition
Exhibitors:
· 10’X10’ exhibit booth space $100. Includes (1) six-foot table, waste basket and two chairs
· 20’X10’ exhibit booth space $200. Includes (2) six-foot tables, four chairs and two waste baskets
Sponsors and Exhibitors:
· You can bring your own skirting and signage
· Name badges provided
· Your association or company will be announced at the event throughout the day highlighting your products and service offerings.
Exhibit Information/Hours:
Monday, January 19, 2009:
· Exhibit Setup 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Tuesday, January 20, 2009:
· Final Exhibit Setup 8:00am – 9:30am
· Exhibits Open 10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 6:00pm
· Exhibits Dismantle 9:30pm – 11:00pm (No dismantling during Inaugural Reception
& Dinner Ball)
5