2015/16 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY MONTH(rev. 2.12.15)
March 2015
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meeting
Business After Hours
Campaign 2015
Chamber E-News
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Legislative Reception
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Public Policy Forum: The Business of Healthcare
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Small Business Workshop – SCORE Series
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon
Young Professionals Network
April 2015
Business After Hours
Campaign 2015
Chamber E-News
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Economic Development Forum
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meeting
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference Pre-Trip Orientation
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh 30 Luncheon
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Night Out with the Durham Bulls
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Reception in Honor of the Retirement of Chamber President/CEO Harvey Schmitt
RTA Leadership Briefing and Tour
Small Business Workshop – Human Resources Series
Young Professionals Network Spring Service Day
May 2015
BizCon
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meeting
Business After Hours
Campaign 2015
Chairman’s Luncheon
Chamber E-News
Dinner with Decision Makers
Education Forum
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Leadership Raleigh 30 Luncheon
Meet and Repeat
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Pancakes and Politics
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Reception in Honor of the Chamber’s New President/CEO
Young Professionals Network
June 2015
Board of Advisors New Member Orientation
Business After Hours
C-Suite Perspectives
Chamber E-News
Event Guide
Executive Committee Planning Retreat
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Leadership Raleigh 30 Commencement
Leadership Raleigh 30th Anniversary Celebration
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Public Policy Forum: The State of Raleigh and Wake County
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
July 2015
Board of Advisors Speaker Event
Business After Hours
Chamber E-News
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meeting
Partners Dinner
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – SCORE Series
Young Professionals Network
August 2015
Business After Hours
Business Showcase
C-Suite Perspectives
Chairman’s Luncheon
Chamber E-News
Dinner with Decision Makers
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Night Out with the Carolina RailHawks
Leadership Raleigh 31 Opening Reception
Leadership Raleigh 31 Scholarships
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – Human Resources Series
Summer Leadership Conference
September 2015
Annual Meeting
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meeting
Business After Hours
Chamber E-News
Event Guide
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Leadership Raleigh 31 Retreat Reception
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – SCORE Series
Working Mothers’ Luncheon
Young Professionals Network
October 2015
Arts Forum
Board of Advisors Speaker Event
Business After Hours
C-Suite Perspectives
Chamber E-News
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Chamber Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meeting
Greater Raleigh Sports Council We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon
Leadership Raleigh 31 Luncheon
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Young Professionals Network Fall Service Day
November 2015
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meeting
Business After Hours
Chairman’s Luncheon
Chamber E-News
Dinner with Decision Makers
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Night Out with the Carolina Hurricanes
Leadership Raleigh 31 Luncheon
Meet and Repeat
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – Human Resources Series
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals Network E-News
December 2015
Board of Advisors New Member Orientation
Business After Hours
C-Suite Perspectives
Chamber E-News
Event Guide
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Leadership Raleigh 31 Luncheon
New Member Breakfast
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
Young Professionals Network E-News
January 2016
Business After Hours
Chamber E-News
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
Economic Forecast
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meeting
Leadership Raleigh 31 Luncheon
Networking with Power
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – SCORE Series
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals Network E-News
February 2016
Board of Advisors Speaker Event
Business After Hours
C-Suite Perspectives
Campaign 2015
Chairman’s Luncheon
Chamber E-News
Dinner with Decision Makers
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Leadership Raleigh 30 Luncheon
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Past Chairs Luncheon
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
Small Business Workshop – Human Resources Series
Young Professionals Network E-News
March 2016
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meeting
Business After Hours
Campaign 2015
Chamber E-News
Event Guide
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfast
Public Policy Forum
Raleighchamber.org Web Page Sponsorships
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Small Business Workshop – SCORE Series
Night Out with the Carolina Hurricanes
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals Network E-News
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY BENEFIT
Providing Access and Visibility to Wake County’s Elected Leaders
Annual Meeting
Arts Forum
Dinner with Decision Makers
Economic Development Forum
Education Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Legislative Reception
Pancakes and Politics
Partners Dinner
Public Policy Forums
Reception in Honor of the Retirement of Chamber President/CEO Harvey Schmitt
Reception in Honor of the Chamber’s New President/CEO
RTA Leadership Briefing and Tour
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Summer Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C. Business Briefing
Providing Access and Visibility to the Chamber’sBoard of Directors, Board of Advisors, andCommunity Leadership
Annual Meeting
Arts Forum
BizCon
Board of Advisors Speaker Events
Board of Advisors New Member Orientation
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meetings
C-Suite Perspectives
Economic Development Forum
Economic Forecast
Education Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Executive Committee Planning Retreat
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh 30th Anniversary Celebration
Legislative Reception
Past Chairs Luncheon
Public Policy Forums
Reception in Honor of the Retirement of Chamber President/CEO Harvey Schmitt
Reception in Honor of the Chamber’s New President/CEO
Summer Leadership Conference
Providing Speaking/Facilitating Opportunities
Annual Meeting
BizCon
Board of Advisors New Member Orientations
Board of Advisors Speaker Events
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meetings
C-Suite Perspectives
Chairman’s Luncheons
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon Series
Greater Raleigh Chamber Golf Tournament
New Member Breakfasts
Small Business Workshop Series
Summer Leadership Conference
Women’s Leadership Conference
Targeted to Professional Women
Chamber ProfessionalWomen’s Luncheon Series
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Targeted to Small Business Owners and Managers
BizCon
Business After Hours
Business Showcase
C-Suite Perspectives
Chairman’s Luncheons
Meet and Repeat
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
Small Business Workshops – SCORE Series and Human Resource Series
Targeted to Sports Fans
Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council
E-News
ChampionsAwards
Quarterly Meetings
We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon
Night Out with the Carolina Hurricanes
Night Out with the Carolina RailHawks
Night Out with the Durham Bulls
Targeted to Young Professionals
Arts Forum
Business After Hours
Campaign 2015
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon Series
Leadership Raleigh
Commencement
Hall of Fame
Luncheons
Opening Reception
Retreat Reception
Scholarships
Leadership Raleigh 30th Anniversary Celebration
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Young Professionals Network
Young Professionals Network E-News
Young Professionals Network Spring and Fall Service Days
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY PRICE
Less than $500
Chairman’s Luncheons
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-News
Meet the Purchasers
Networking with Power
New Member Breakfasts
Online Employment Opportunities
Raleighchamber.org Rotating Sponsorship
RTA Leadership Briefing and Tour
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
RTA Research, Action, and Solutions Initiative
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Small Business Workshops
Summer Leadership Conference
Young Professionals Network E-News
$500 – $999
Arts Forum
BizCon
Board of Advisors New Member Orientations
Board of Advisors Speaker Events
Business Showcase
Campaign 2015
C-Suite Perspectives
Chairman’s Luncheons
Chamber E-News
Dinner with Decision Makers
Economic Development Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Executive Committee Planning Retreat
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meetings
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh
Commencement
Luncheon
Opening Reception
Retreat Reception
Scholarships
Legislative Reception
Meet and Repeat
Night Out with the Carolina Hurricanes
Night Out with the Carolina Railhawks
Night Out with the Durham Bulls
Online Voters’ Guide
Past Chairs Luncheon
Public Policy Forum: The Business of Healthcare
Public Policy Forum: The State of Raleigh and Wake County
Raleighchamber.org Non-Rotating Sponsorship
Reception in Honor of the Retirement of Chamber President/CEO Harvey Schmitt
Reception in Honor of the Chamber’s New President/CEO
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Young Professionals NetworkSpring and Fall Service Days
$1,000 –$2,499
Annual Meeting
Arts Forum
BizCon
Board of Directors/Board of Advisors Meetings
Business After Hours
Business Showcase
C-Suite Perspectives
Campaign 2015
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon Series
Dinner with Decision Makers
Economic Development Forum
Economic Forecast
Education Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
Event Guide
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council
Champions Awards
We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh 30th Anniversary Celebration
Legislative Reception
Meet and Repeat
Meet the Purchasers
Membership Plaque Insert
Networking with Power
Pancakes and Politics
Partners Dinner
Public Policy Forum: The Business of Healthcare
Public Policy Forum: The State of Raleigh and Wake County
RTA Leadership Briefing and Tour
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Small Business Workshops
Summer Leadership Conference
Washington, D. C. Business Briefing
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Young Professionals Network
$2,500 –$4,999
Annual Meeting
Arts Forum
BizCon
C-Suite Perspectives
Campaign 2015
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon Series
Dinner with Decision Makers
Economic Development Forum
Economic Forecast
Education Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council
Champions Awards
Quarterly Meetings
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh 30th Anniversary Celebration
Legislative Reception
Pancakes and Politics
Partners Dinner
Public Policy Forum: The Business of Healthcare
Public Policy Forum: The State of Raleigh and Wake County
Summer Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C. Business Briefing
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Young Professionals Network
$5,000 –$9,999
Annual Meeting
BizCon
Business Showcase
Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon Series
Economic Development Forum
Economic Forecast
Education Forum
Elected Officials Holiday Reception
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
Golf Tournament
Greater Raleigh Sports Council
ChampionsAwards
We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon
Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference
Leadership Raleigh 30thAnniversary Celebration
Legislative Reception
Meet the Purchasers
Pancakes and Politics
Partners Dinner
Public Policy Forum: The Business of Healthcare
Public Policy Forum: The State of Raleigh and Wake County
Raleighchamber.org Non-Rotating Sponsorship
RTA Annual Meeting: The State of Mobility
RTA Transportation Breakfast
Women’s Leadership Conference
Working Mothers’ Luncheon Series
Young Professionals Network
$10,000 and Greater
Annual Meeting
BizCon
Summer Leadership Conference
Young Professionals Network
2015/16SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
127thAnnual Meeting
September 2015
5:15 – 9 p.m.
Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Artsor Raleigh Convention Center
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting features a keynote speech by a nationally acclaimed speaker.Recent speakers have included James Carville and Mary Matalin, Daniel Pink, and Ian Bremmer. The Annual Meeting also includesan overview of the Chamber’s accomplishments for the year, installation of Jill Heath of Mulkey Engineers as the new chair of the Board of Directors, and presentation of the A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award. Expected attendance is 800.
Diamond Sponsor ~ $10,000
Features: Twenty-four (24) reserved VIP seats during program,invitations for eight (8) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders and special guests,promotional three-minute video aired during the program (provided by sponsor), participation in program from the podium, name recognition in Event Guide, logo recognition on invitation, logo recognition in event program, logo recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, logo recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Platinum Sponsor ~ $7,500
Features: Sixteen (16) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for eight (8) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders and special guests, logo recognition on invitation, logo recognition in event program,logo recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, name recognition in Event Guide, logo recognition in event presentation, logo recognition on website calendar of events, and promotional emails with link to company website.
Early bird special (received before May 1, 2015): Logo recognition on “Save the Date” mailings.
Print Sponsor ~ $5,000
Features: Eight (8) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for four (4) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders and special guests,name recognition in Event Guide, name recognition in event program,name recognition in event presentation,name recognition on all printed materials, name recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Video Sponsor ~ $5,000
Features: Eight (8) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for four (4) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders and special guests,name recognition in Event Guide, name recognition in event program,name recognition in event presentation,name recognition on all printed materials, name recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Gold Sponsor ~ $3,500
Features: Eight (8) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for four (4) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders and special guests, name recognition in event program,name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, name recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Speaker Sponsor ~ $3,500
Features: Eight (8) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for four(4) to attend the Chair’s Reception with Chamber leaders andspecial guests, name recognition in event program, name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, name recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Chair’s Reception Sponsor ~ $3,000
Reception prior to the Annual Meeting withthe Board of Directors, past chairs of the board, elected officials, and other invited guests. Features: Six (6) reserved VIP seats during program, invitations for four (4) to attend the Chair’s Receptionwith Chamber leaders and special guests,name recognition in promotional emails, name recognition in Chair’s Reception invitation, name recognition in event program,name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, name recognition on website calendar of events,and promotional emails with link to company website.
Silver Sponsor ~ $2,500
Features: Eight (8) reserved VIP seats during program, name recognition in event program,name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event, and name recognition on website calendar of events.
Bronze Sponsor ~ $1,500
Features: Six (6) reserved VIP seats during program, name recognition in event program,and name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event.
Wine Sponsor ~ $1,500
Features: Six (6) reserved VIP seats during program, name recognition in event program,and name recognition on A/V screen at beginning of event.
For additional information, contactSarah Gaskill at 919.664.7034 or
ArtsForum
October 2015
3 – 5 p.m.
Location to be Determined
Held during October’s 31 Days of Art, leaders in the local arts community will examine the rich traditional and nontraditional arts in our community and how they directly impact the economic development and talent recruitment of Raleigh and Wake County. Speakers and attendees will discuss what will shape the future of arts in our area. Learn more about our existing cultural amenities, the direct relationship between a thriving arts community and economic success, and how to get involved. Expected attendance is 100.