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2010 Sponsorship
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Additional Sponsorship opportunities for monthly events or inaugural events may become available throughout the year. The events below are itemized seasonally to provide businesses with maximum marketing opportunity throughout the year.
New Member Luncheon – This event held in semi-annually in January and in June, welcomes new members to learn about their marketing and networking benefits of membership. Attendance includes approximately 300 new members and their associates, Ambassadors and Chamber Council Members.
Ø $300 – Lunch Sponsor – Your company logo will be featured on email communications regarding the event, listed on the calendar of events. Your company will be able to have a booth at the new member luncheon, and verbal recognition at the event, and can distribute marketing material to guests.
Venture Club Luncheon – The Greater Lafayette Venture Club is a quarterly meeting of local angel investors and service providers for presentations from two regional start-up companies.
Ø $1,500 Sponsorship - includes: signage at meetings with sponsor’s logo, sponsor’s logo on GLC website, 2 complimentary memberships, recognition by emcee at meetings, sponsor name and link to website included in GLC’s newsletter.
Economic Development Reception – This event held semi-annually in April and then in November, is a reception for Greater Lafayette Commerce’s Developer level members. The Economic Development Reception is a networking event with a featured speaker.
Ø $1,500 Economic Development Reception Sponsor - Company name on invitations, opportunity to speak for a few minutes at reception, recognition in Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter including link to your website.
Business Expo – Held in March, this annual business to business event features Greater Lafayette Commerce member businesses exhibiting products and services. Over 1,000 guests attend and business development workshops are available. Local marketing hits the greater
Ø Game ticket sponsor $500 - Logo exposure on all game cards that are passed out at the event entrance (one per guest). Game cards are used for an event scavenger hunt, then collected for door prize giveaways. Your company will also be listed in all event promotional material, and 25 Expo tickets to distribute to your clients or employees,
Ø Ticket Sponsor $500 - Name exposure in all admittance tickets distributed electronically and physically to over 1,000 potential guests, and your company logo displayed on banner signs at event, and 25 Expo tickets to distribute to your clients or employees,
Ø Workshop Sponsor $500 - Company name displayed in all promotional material, company logo displayed on workshop signs posted outside workshop rooms, opportunity to provide promotional items from your business in the workshop rooms, and 25 Expo tickets to distribute to your clients or employees,
Ø Event Sponsor $1,500 - Company logo exposure in all promotional materials, Logo on tickets to be distributed to the entire business community, 100 Expo tickets to distribute to your clients or employees, company logo displayed on banners displayed at Greater Lafayette Commerce office and at event, one complimentary 12x12 booth space, exclusive hour for set-up the day before the event.
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Ø $2,000 Market Master- Paid annually, your company logo and name on all market materials, website and advertising; booth space at all special events during the season. (approx. 80 events during the season)
Ø $1,000 Market Merchant- Logo and name in brochure, advertising and website, booth space at one of five major market events.
Ø $250 Market Mate- Website and brochure listing.
Ø $25Friend of Farmers Market- Reusable tote bag
Ø $__Custom Package- We’ll bundle the perks your business most desires in a custom-created sponsorship package.
Spring Open House - This event held in May brings shoppers from all over to downtown
Ø $1,000 Spring Garden Bouquet- Company banners on
Ø $750 Cornflowers and Calendulas- Event booth space, company listed in e-mail newsletter.
Ø $500 Dutch Crocus- Company listed in e-mail newsletter.
Ø $__ Custom Package-All the perks your business can benefit from, bundled in a custom-designed sponsorship package.
Golden Apple Awards – This event, held in April, is a televised banquet held in the spring, honors 5 outstanding educators from the Greater Lafayette Community
Ø $1,500 Award Sponsor: Your business representative invited to introduce recipient at banquet, dinner for two, televised promotion, listing in program, signage at banquet, newspaper and Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter recognition, a link to your company’s website found in Golden Apple online promotions on Greater Lafayette Commerce website.
Ø $500 Event Sponsor: Logo placed in Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, link to your company website, televised promotion, listing in program, signage at banquet.
Ø $200 Table Sponsors: Recognition in Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter and on table tents at banquet.
Career Tech- This is a heartwarming event held at the end of the school year recognizing local high school students enrolled in technical programs for their achievement including outstanding attendance, application of acquired skills, taking direction constructively, demonstrating a positive attitude and earning excellent grades.
Ø $100 or greater- Listed in the program and on all communications regarding the event.
Annual Golf Outing – Network with fellow colleagues and grow your business contacts at this premier Greater Lafayette Commerce event, held in the height of golf season!
Ø $1500 Gold Sponsor – Foursome, hole sponsorship, banner in tent
Ø $1500 Lunch Sponsor – Foursome, signage in tent promoting your company as lunch sponsor
Ø $1500 Reception & Award Sponsor – Foursome, signage promoting your company is sponsoring reception and awards, banner in tent
Ø $600 Cart Sponsor – Company logo on all golf carts on event day
Ø $600 Yardstick Sponsor - Company name on all yardsticks used by foursomes
Ø $300 Hole Sponsor – Premium tee or green location signage, company can set up table for marketing on course (limited availability)
Ø $225 Hole Sponsor – Tee or Green sponsor, company can set up table for marketing on course
Dancing in the Streets Festival – This Downtown Lafayette-West Lafayette Downtown festival, held right in the middle of summer, attracts over 20,000 people through its gates and features live music on two stages and a classic car and motorcycle cruise through Historic Downtown Main Street. www.DancingInTheStreets.net
Ø $7,000 Leader of the Pack – Your name (presented by) in all event and media materials: TV and cable (with 10-second company tag), billboards, radio, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, banners and news releases; website link; company designated as place to purchase tickets;
Ø $5,000
Ø $3,000 Cool Cruiser Sponsor - Your name in all event and media materials: TV and cable (with 10-second company tag), billboards, radio, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, an onsite banner and news releases; website link; company designated as place to purchase tickets; 30 admission wristbands and 15 t-shirts.
Ø $3,000 Motorcycle Show and Cruise Sponsor - Your name prominent as Cruise Sponsor in all event and media materials: TV and cable (with 10-second company tag), billboards, radio, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, an onsite banner and news releases; website link; company designated as place to purchase tickets; 30 admission wristbands and 15 t-shirts.
Ø $2,000 Back Stage Pass, Stage Sponsor - Your name in event and media materials: billboards, radio, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, an onsite company banner and news releases; website link; company designated as place to purchase; naming rights to stage; 15 admission wristbands and 8 t-shirts.
Ø $2,000 Checkered Flag Prize Sponsor - Your name in event and media materials: billboards, radio, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, an onsite company banner and news releases; website link; company designated as place to purchase; naming rights to stage; 15 admission wristbands and 8 t-shirts.
Ø $750 Chrome Level Sponsorship - Company name or logo on print promotions; company banner on-site; 8 admission wristbands.
Ø $500 Leather Level Sponsorship - Company name or logo on print promotions; 5 admission wristbands.
Ø $250 Bronze Level Sponsorship - Company name or logo on print promotions; 3 admission wristbands.
Football Kickoff Luncheon – Just before the Football Season ramps up, come hear Coach Hope and keynote speaker rally the troops and learn more about our awesome Boilermaker team. Have your business recognized by nearly 750 guests and community members at this premier event.
Ø $1000 Boilermaker – Complimentary table of 8, company banner displayed at event, company logo marketing materials, recognized during luncheon by emcee, company promo items placed on tables, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link to your company’s, media coverage and company listed in all media releases
Ø $500 Purdue Pete - 4 complimentary tickets, company banner displayed at event, company logo on marketing materials, recognition at event, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link to your company’s website, media coverage and company listed in all media releases
Ø $250 The Gold & Black - 2 complimentary tickets, company banner displayed at event, company logo on marketing materials, recognition at event, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link to your company’s website.
Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival – This community enhancing event held in late summer features 3 stages of talented local and nationally recognized performing artists, along with great food and beverages under the stars, on the cobblestone streets of Downtown Lafayette. Bringing over 5,000 people through its gates, it’s an event truly worth sponsoring. www.uptownjazzandblues.com
Ø $7000 Headliner – “Your company name presents the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival.” In all media advertising and promotions, including live and pre-recorded spots and press conferences, Media advertising including print, TV, cable, billboards, posters, table tents, flyers, programs, and radio throughout the Tippecanoe region, Company site designated and mentioned as tickets sales location, Company name banners at event, $500 advertising package on Cable and local television stations, with a 10-second tag for sponsor’s information, Direct link to your website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 60 admissions wristbands.
Ø $3500 Back Alley/Main Stage - Company banner hung from stage, Company logo listed on all
printed materials, advertising package on cable and local television stations, company banner
and/or logo projection displayed, direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 30 admissions wristbands.
Ø $3000 Promenade Stage Sponsor - Company banner to be hung from stage, Company logo on all printed materials, advertising package on cable and local television stations, direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 25 admissions wristbands.
Ø $2500Time Out Lounge Stage Sponsor - Company banner hung from stage, Company logo listed on printed materials, Direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 20 admissions wristbands.
Ø $1500 - $2000 Headliner Acts Band Sponsors - Company logo to appear on stage during the sponsored band’s performance, announced as sponsor during intro, Company logo listed on all printed materials, Direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 15 admissions wristbands.
Ø $500-$1000 Opening Acts Band Sponsors - Company logo to appear on stage during the sponsored band’s performance, announced as sponsor during intro, Company logo listed on printed materials, Direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 10 admissions wristbands.
Ø $1000 Gate Sponsor - Company banner posted at gate, Company logo listed on printed materials, Direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 10 admissions wristbands.
Ø $750 Beer Garden/Food Court - Company banner posted at beer garden or food court, Direct link to your business website from the Uptown Jazz and Blues Festival website, 8 admissions
Ø $500 Ticket Booth Sponsor - Company banner posted at booth and listed in program, 5 admissions wristbands
$250 Cool Cats/Friends of Jazz and Blues - 4 admissions wristbands
Annual Dinner - Celebrating the business community, this Awards banquet, held in September, recognizes winners of the Digby Award, Klink Award, Center City Improvement Awards, Diversity, and Social Responsibility Award, Tippy Connect’s Top 10 Under 40, Ambassador of the Year, and the Grand Marquis de Lafayette Award. Anniversary companies and Small Business of the Month and Year Winners are also recognized along with a delivery from a Keynote speaker.
Ø $2500 Platinum Sponsor - Standing recognition at ceremony, premier logo recognition printed in program and throughout banquet, complimentary table for eight, 16 complementary drink tickets, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link to your company’s website.
Ø $1,000 Gold Sponsor - Premier logo recognition printed in program and signage at entrances, Complimentary seating for four, four complimentary drink tickets for the event, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link back to your company’s website.
Ø $750 Silver Sponsor - Recognition in program, complimentary seating for two, recognition in the Greater Lafayette Commerce newsletter, including link back to your company’s website.
Tippy Connect Annual 5K – Tippy Connect is the young professionals group that is instrumental in the development and retention young professionals in our community. This event held in September raises funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wabash Valley.
Ø $500 Gold Sponsorship – Company logo will appear on flyers and registration forms, T-shirts distributed to players and organizers. Company name will be included on radio promotions for the event. Company can set up booth at event and can distribute promotional material to participants.
Ø $250 Silver Sponsorship – Company logo will appear on flyers and registration forms, T-shirts distributed to players and organizers. Company can set up booth at event and can distribute promotional material to participants.
Other Tippy Connect Events include the Annual Dinner and After Hours Events. Log onto: www.tippyconnectyp.com to find out more about sponsorship opportunities.
Economic Forecast Luncheon – Held annually in October, this event is a forum to provide members with leading trends in our economy. The panel is moderated by economic experts from Purdue’s Krannert School of Management.
Ø $1,500 Sponsorship - includes a table of 8, banner sign at the entrance, company logo listed in newsletter and emails regarding event.
Operation Trick or Treat - This fall festival promotes retailers and restaurants to give out Halloween treats to children and families. Your support brings smiles to children’s faces, gratitude from their parents and a safe evening of fun for families.
Ø $1,000 Jack-O-Lantern- Company banners on
Ø $750 Wax Lips- Booth space during event, company listed in e-newsletter.
Ø $100 Candy Corn- Company listed in e-newsletter
Ø $___Custom Package- All the perks your business can benefit from bundled in a custom-designed sponsorship package.
Ø $1,000 Miracle on Main Street- Company banners displayed on
Ø $500 It’s Christmas Time in the City- Company listed in e-newsletter, booth space during event.
Ø $100 Downtown Carolers- Company listed in e-newsletter.
Ø $__ Custom Sponsorship Package- All the perks your business can benefit from bundled in a custom-designed sponsorship package.
Dickens of a Christmas and Lafayette-West Lafayette Christmas Parade- This December winter performance includes a street theater, musical performances of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, retailers host shoppers with open house events and restaurants offer warm-you-up fare. The always popular Christmas Parade is a decade-long tradition that includes many prepaid youth events and features 150 floats, bands, youth groups, the Purdue Marching Band, Santa Claus, and other entrants. Your support brings Santa to town and smiles on many faces!
Ø $5,000 Ding Dong Merrily on High- Company logo on cover of Dickens of a Christmas Journal & Courier holiday tabloid circulated to over 36,000 households and businesses in the Greater Lafayette region, featured in all news releases, advertising, fliers sent to local schools, blast notice to Greater Lafayette Commerce members, town criers can hand out and yell out promotions for your business, representatives from your company will be
Ø $1,000 Good King Wenceslas- Company listed in all news releases, advertising, fliers sent to local schools, blast to Greater Lafayette Commerce members, website link, holiday tabloid, program, announcement during parade broadcast of WLFI TV-18
Ø $500 Carol of the Bells- Company listed in all news releases, advertising, fliers to local schools, holiday tabloid, program, blast to Greater Lafayette Commerce members, website link, holiday tabloid, program, announcement during parade broadcast on WLFI TV-18
Ø $__ Custom Package- All the perks your business can benefit from bundled in a custom-designed sponsorship package.
