Event Marketing Opportunities Available
As you plan for 2013, One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development would like for you to consider some unique ways to promote your business. One Southern Indiana depends on corporate sponsorship to enhance the quality of programs and benefits offered to our members. These programs provide valuable services that promote the economic well being of the local community, and at the same time, give valuable exposure to the sponsors associated. Sponsorships are key to allowing the Chamber to maintain an afford-able dues structure for all sizes of business.
Chamber sponsorships offer all members the ability to promote goodwill along with their products and services. It is a unique marketing tool that reaches both Chamber member businesses and the community, while providing revenue for your Chamber.
When your company chooses to sponsor a One Southern Indiana event or program, your company automatically gains the publicity and brand recognition you need in a positive and receptive environment. Business and community leaders recognize and appreciate compa-nies that help them gain knowledge and make important contacts.
When you sponsor a Chamber event or program, your company benefits from:
Publicity - Public recognition is not something that can be purchased — it must be earned. Fortunately, One Southern Indiana makes it easy to combine the Chamber’s over 20 year heritage as the foremost business organization in the lo-cal community. Chamber events and programs are highly publicized...and so are their sponsors. Your company’s brand name is included in collateral materials and print advertising to help you lock in valuable public recognition.
Brand Association - Companies that want to be recognized as industry leaders and community partners welcome the benefits of association with important busi-ness events. If your company endeavors to have their name recognition with pro-fessionals, executives, managers and other influential business decision-makers, Chamber events and programs are the answer.
Access to New Business Relationships— The one-on-one marketing aspects of Chamber events and programs allow companies to open relationships with many new clients and customers. Of course, these events are also ideal for renewing and strengthening relationships with existing clients and customers.
If you are interested in creating a customized sponsorship package please contact, Melanie Douglas at MelanieD@1si.org.
Annual Meeting (August)
Business Awards (March)
Networking on the Greens Golf Scramble (May)
Business Expo (October)
Investor Day at the Downs (June)
Advocacy Luncheons
Business Exchange (March & October)
Metro Manufacturing Alliance
Network of Champions (bi-monthly)
Pearls of Wisdom (held quarterly)
Sales & Marketing Success (bi-monthly)
Annual Meeting
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The Annual Meeting is one of One Southern Indiana’s most popular gatherings, connecting you with some of the top busi-ness and community leaders in the region. Join us for an event that is packed full of exciting speakers, entertainment, and more. The program also includes accomplishments over the past year, recognition of our current and incoming leadership, and the announcement of the Ambassador of the Year, Chair-man of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Economic Development Partner winners. Networking will follow the show. This luncheon event draws an attendance of more than 400 members.
Corporate Sponsor (limited to 3) - $2,000
- Recognition as Annual Meeting Corporate Sponsor
- Logo featured in event promotions including invitation, signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Opportunity to distribute a promotional piece to all attendees
- Recognition in the One Weekly (1si’s weekly e-newsletter) as a sponsor
- Reserved table of eight (8) in the front of room
Gold Sponsor (limited to 5) - $1,000
- Recognition as Annual Meeting Gold Sponsor
- Logo featured in event promotions including signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Recognition in the One Weekly as a sponsor
- Four (4) reservations at table in the front
Silver Sponsor (limited to 5) - $500
- Recognition as Annual Meeting Gold Sponsor
- Logo featured in event promotions including signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Recognition in the One Weekly as a sponsor
- Four (4) reservations at table in the front
Business Awards
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The Southern Indiana Business Awards is a prestigious program acknowledging the achievements of home-grown businesses based in southern Indiana. In 2013, we will celebrate 25 years of recognizing business owners and their tremendous accomplishments with more than 400 Attendees at the event.
- Recognition as an Official Sponsor on all promotional materials (invitations, advertisements, and video and press releases)
- Logo recognition on promotional banner at dinner
- Logo in e-blasts as a sponsor
- Listing as an Official Sponsor in the programs
- One complimentary table of eight (8) at the dinner
- Award naming rights
- Company name on actual award being given
- LCD projection of company logo displayed during event
Gold Sponsorship (Limited to 6) - $1,500
- Logo recognition on signage at the dinner
- Listing in e-blasts as a sponsor
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the dinner
- Logo recognition as a Sponsor in the programs, invitation and the video
Silver Sponsorship (Limited to 6) - $500
- Listing as a Sponsor in the programs
- Listing in e-blasts as a sponsor
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the dinner
Cocktail Reception Sponsor (Limited to 1)- $2,000
- Listing in e-blasts as a sponsor
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the dinner
- Recognition on event signage
Networking on the Greens
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(May)
Enjoy the best of two worlds - golf and networking. Play on one of Fuzzy Zoeller's outstanding golf courses and meet other business professionals in a relaxed, social environment. One of the largest golf tournaments in southern Indiana attracting more than 140 players, 1si offers a great vehicle to connect to the who’s who in southern Indiana. Enjoy the game!
Corporate Sponsor - $1,700
- Complimentary foursome ($750 Value)
- Company name and/or logo on pre-publicity (registration form, promotional e-blast, the 1si website and sponsor banner that is displayed at the course)
Hole Sponsor (Up to 36) - $300 (with logo for an extra $50)
- 12’ X 18” sign with company name (no logo)
- Logo available for an extra $50
Putting Contest—$500
Marshmallow Contest—$500
Donation Items Needed
- Goodie Bag items (150 of each)
- Door Prizes
Business Expo
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The largest B2B EXPO in southern Indiana, this event features hundreds of attendees, over 100 exhibitors and unlimited networking opportunities. It is the only B2B Expo in Clark and Floyd counties.
Title Sponsor - $5,000
- Logo on exhibitor registration forms being mailed (going to print July 1st)
- Logo on Post Card Invitation to all potential attendees (plus 10,000+ area businesses)
- Logo (large) recognition on Expo signage including 6 X 3 Wel-come Banner at entrance of Kye’s
- Logo (large) recognition in all newspaper advertisements, on the One Southern Indiana Website and in all e-blasts
- Name recognition as Title Sponsor in press releases
- Logo Recognition in a Member Mailer flier
- Company mentions throughout day during announcements with opportunity to utilize mini commercials
- Recognition in show guide
- 2 booths with first right of refusal of location and opportunity to also set up tent in courtyard of Kye’s
Gold Sponsor - $2,000
- Name on exhibitor registration forms being mailed (going to print July 1st)
- Logo (small) recognition on Expo signage
- Logo on Post Card Invitation to all potential attendees (plus 10,000+ area businesses)
- Listing as Gold Sponsor in all newspaper advertisements, on the One Southern Indiana Website and in all e-blasts
- Name recognition as Gold Sponsor in press releases
- Company mentions throughout day during announcements
- Recognition in show guide
- One 8 x 10 booth
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
- Name on exhibitor registration forms being mailed (going to print July 1st)
- Logo (small) recognition on Expo signage
- Logo on Post Card Invitation to all potential attendees (plus 10,000+ area businesses)
- Listing as Bronze Sponsor in all newspaper advertisements, on the One Southern Indiana Website and in all e-blasts
- Name recognition as Bronze Sponsor in press releases
- Recognition in show guide
- One 4 X 8 booth
Luncheon Sponsor (limited to 6) - $500
- Logo featured on signage at lunch pickup table
- One 4 x 8 booth
Investor Day at the Downs
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This is an exclusive event celebrating accomplishments in Economic Development. This is where we bring southern Indiana’s “Top Investors” together for one event. It is a unique opportunity to meet the compa-nies who have invested capital and created jobs in southern Indiana.
Title Sponsor (limited to 1) - $4,000
- Availability to craft an ad for an 1si e-blast to all invited guests and attendees prior to the event
- Be recognized as the Title Sponsor in front of top shareholders and Economic Development clients on all invitations, event promotions, e-communications, website, printed materials, press releases, and during the event
- Receive five (5) minutes during the program to speak to your peers
- Logo will be featured on all event signage including banner signs, table signs, programs and more
- Have one race named in your honor—includes your name on the program, shown on Churchill Downs TVs, and the ability to present the winner trophy complete with photo opportunities (Priceless!)
- Offer a “leave-behind” promotional item on all tables
- Invite six (6) guests to join you for the event ($600 value)
- Obtain a complete list of all invited guests & attendees
Gold Sponsor - $2,000
- Be recognized as a gold sponsor in front of shareholders and Economic Development clients on all invitations, event promo-tions, e-communications, website, printed materials, press releases, and during the event
- Offer a “leave-behind” promotional item on all tables
- Logo will be featured on all event signage including banner signs, table signs, programs, and more
- Invite four (4) of your guests to join you for the event ($400 value)
- Obtain a complete list of all invited guests & attendees
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
- Be recognized as a silver sponsor in front of shareholders and Economic Development clients on e-communications, website, printed materials, press releases, and during the event
- Offer a “leave-behind” promotional item on all tables
- Company name will be featured on all event signage including banner signs, table signs, programs, and more
- Invite two (2) of your guests to join you for the event ($200 value)
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This luncheon, held six (6) times annually, is an opportunity for businesses to interact with local and state elected officials. Dates for 2013 are to be determined. Each event draws ap-proximately 100 attendees.
Sponsorship - $1,200
- Registration for two (2) participants
- Logo recognition on invitations, e-newsletter and on website
- Name recognition on event signage
- Verbal recognition at event
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In today’s world, businesses face unprecedented expecta-tions from customers, employees, and stakeholders. Busi-nesses are in the midst of a new reality and owners, manag-ers, and associates must work intently in adapting to an ever-changing business landscape.
This breakfast program will offer insight from some of the most customer-centric companies regarding principles you can apply to your business.
Series Dates/Locations
February: Ivy Tech
October: Ivy Tech
Presenting Sponsor - $2,500
- Recognition as Corporate Sponsor for both events
- Availability to address attendees at each of the events
- Logo featured as Presenting Sponsor on event marketing includ-ing invitation, signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Opportunity to distribute a promotional piece to all attendees. We are anticipating 75 - 100 at each event
- Logo on sponsor banner at the events
- Six (6) tickets to give away or used by staff at each event.
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This is a unique forum designed by manufacturers for manufactures. Manufacturing managers from the re-gion have a chance to meet with their peers. Now, you have the opportunity to get your message to this exclusive group of companies.
Title Sponsorship (limited to 1) - $3,000
- Company logo placed on event signage
- Company logo on all e-correspondence
- Company logo on all marketing materials, hand-outs and e-newsletters
- Availability to design one e-mail per quarter that 1si will send to the MMA on the company’s behalf
Supporting Sponsor - $1,000
- Company logo as supporting sponsor placed on event signage
- Company logo on all marketing materials, hand-outs and e-newsletters
Metro Manufacturing Alliance Monthly e-Newsletter
Banner Ad
- 12 Banner Ads $1,200
- 4 Quarterly Ads $350
- 1 Ad $150
Metro Manufacturing Alliance Monthly e-Newsletter
Article
- Article for the e-newsletter: $250
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Network of Champions is a bi-monthly series of relationship-building programs geared to help both Indiana and Louisville business owners, executives, and professionals connect to decision makers, build a referral base, and brand their product/service. The rotating program formats include the 30-Second Briefing, the Roundtable, the Morning Mix and Speed Connections.
Expected attendance at each event is 60-80.
Gold Sponsor (limited to 1) - $1,500
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor at each bi-monthly meeting (total of 6 meetings)
- Sponsor name & logo featured in monthly event promotions including signage, web site, e-communications, newspaper ads, and other materials as appropriate.
- Table-top booth space will be available per event
- Distribute promotional materials on seats
- Provision of database of attendees following each event
- Logo placed on event signage
Silver Sponsor - $200
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor at each bi-monthly meeting (total of 6 meetings)
- Table-top booth space will be available per event
- Distribute promotional materials on seats
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Have you ever admired a successful business woman and wondered how she made it to the top? This quarterly pro-gram provides attendees the opportunity to hear from both local and regional women that have created their own desti-nies. They are distinguished, wise and accomplished career women willing to share their “Pearls of Wisdom”.
As a sponsor both you and the attendees will engage with local accomplished woman professionals for an in-depth dis-cussion and hear from a successful Key-Note speaker. This event will leave you energized and motivated to tackle new challenges.
Expected attendance at each event is approximately 100-130.
Dates:
- March 20—Sandra Frazier, CEO/Managing Member, Tandem Public Relations & Marketing
- June 19 - Jeannie Unruh, Executive Advisor/Corporate Relations, MAC Construction & Excavating, Inc.
- September 18– Diane Fischer, President & Owner, L & D Mail Masters
- December 11—Judy Schad, Owner, Capriole Inc.
Corporate Sponsor (limited to 2) - $2,000
- Recognition as Corporate Sponsor for all four (4) events
- Availability to address attendees at each of the four (4) events
- Logo featured as Corporate Sponsor on event marketing including invitation, signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Opportunity to distribute a promotional piece to all attendees
- Logo on sponsor signage at the events
- Six (6) tickets to give away at each event
Gold Sponsor - $1,000
- Recognition as Pearls of Wisdom Gold Sponsor for four (4) events
- Logo featured in event promotions including invitation, signage, web site, e-communications, and other materials as appropriate
- Opportunity to distribute a promotional piece to all attendees.
- Logo on sponsor signage at the events
- Four (4) tickets to give away at each event
Bronze Sponsor (limited to 4) - $500
Sales & Marketing Success
Sales & Marketing Success is a series of six seminars where experts in sales and marketing share their recipe for success for today’s business market. This program is no additional cost to members to attend and pulls in about 50-80 attendees at each event.
Gold Sponsors (2) - $3,000
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Recognition as Gold sponsor at each bi-monthly meeting.
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Sponsor name & logo featured in event promotions including signage, web site, e-communications, newspaper ads, and other materials as appropriate
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Name recognition on printed event calendars
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A five (5) minute time slot will be allotted for a sponsor presentation to attendees
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Logo placed on event banner and signage
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List of event attendees within a few days of program
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Opportunity to distribute promotional materials on seats