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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOR YEARS, THE CHAMBER HAS BEEN PROVIDING COMPANIES, LARGE AND SMALL, WITH UNIQUE MARKETING SOLUTIONS. One of the best marketing solutions your company can invest in is to sponsor a Chamber event. Sponsorship allows your company to be associated with an event that has gained an outstanding reputation for providing a quality service to other companies and the community. In addition to brand association with high level business events, exposure and advertising, sponsoring companies benefit from publicity and access to new business relationships. We understand that different companies have varied budgets and we have an event built with your budget in mind. Discover how the power of sponsorship can help your company gain exposure. Our networking, educational and festival events draw hundreds to thousands of people and the variety of opportunities offer something for everyone. For more information, call Emily Harris, Director of Events, 813-276-9492.
» CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR ONLINE FORM AND BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR.
SPONSORSHIPS - ANNUAL EVENTS
122nd ANNUAL MEETING - DECEMBER 18, 2008
Sponsorship of this event is an opportunity to have significant exposure at one of our largest events. Sponsorship of the Annual Meeting is an opportunity to have significant exposure at one of our largest events. It consists of the official passing of the gavel from current chair to the incoming chair and a fun and commemorative year in review. The annual meeting has become one of the most important and exciting events of the year.
Date: December 18, 2008
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Expected attendance: 1,200
Audience: Chamber membership and elected officials
$20,000 - Presenting Sponsor
$10,000 - Platinum Sponsor
$6,500 - Gold Sponsor
$3,500 - Silver Sponsor
$1,500 - Bronze Sponsor » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
CULTURAL AFFAIRS LUNCH - AUGUST 27, 2008
Luncheon will celebrate the arts and culture in Tampa/Hillsborough County and raise awareness of how businesses can incorporate art in their workplace experience. Event will include a speaker and local entertainment to enhancement raising the awareness of artistic expression.
Date: August 27, 2008
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Expected attendance: 400-500
Audience: Business leaders, Chamber members & Arts and Culture community
$7,500 - Presenting Sponsor
$3,000 - Platinum Sponsor
$1,500 - Gold Sponsor
$1,000 - Silver Sponsor
$500 - Bronze Sponsor » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
7th ANNUAL CHAMBER FISHING CLASSIC - OCTOBER 16, 2008
This tournament is an annual event, which serves as an opportunity for members to network out of the office and on the water. It’s also a great opportunity to entertain clients and customers. The goal is to grow this into one of the major fishing tournaments in the Tampa Bay area, highlighting the economic impact of the sports fishing industry and how our location on the water is an important factor in relocation decisions.
Event dates:
Tournament & Awards Reception - October 17, 2008 (tentative)
Captain's Reception - October 16, 2008 (tentative)
Locations:
Captain's Reception - TBD
Tournament - Fishing within the confines of Tampa Bay
Awards Ceremony - Westshore Yacht Club
Expected attendance: 150 anglers
Audience: Chamber members, open to the public
$7,500 - Presenting Sponsor
$5,000 - Gold Sponsor
$2,500 - Silver Sponsor
$1,000 - Bronze Sponsor
$500 - Hook Sponsor » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - May 2, 2008
This tournament is an annual event, which serves as an opportunity for members to network out of the office and on the green. It’s also a great opportunity to entertain clients and customers on the exclusive PGA Copperhead Course at Innisbrook.
Date: April 13, 2008
Location: Copperhead Course, at Innisbrook Golf Resort and Club
Expected attendance: 124 golfers
Audience: Chamber members, open to the public
$10,000 - Presenting Sponsor
$5,000 - Platinum Sponsor
$2,500 - Dinner Sponsor
$2,500 - Lunch Sponsor
$2,000 - Gold Sponsor
$1,200 - Silver Sponsor » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
LEADERSHIP RETREAT WITH BOARD, C-100 INVESTORS AND ELECTED/INVITED GUESTS - 2008
This retreat is critical to the future plans of the Chamber. We want and need key leadership involvement to build consensus on the future direction of the organization.
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
keynote speaker: TBD
Expected attendance: 60-85
Audience: Limited to the Chamber Board of Directors, Committee of One Hundred Investors ($10,000 and above), FIT Four members, elected officials and other invited guests.
$5,000 - Presenting Sponsor
$2,500 - Gold Sponsor
$2,000 - Dinner Sponsor
$1,500 - Reception Sponsor » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS - September 19, 2008
Sponsorship is an opportunity to have significant exposure at a sold out event. This is the premier event for Small Business in the Tampa Bay area and the most well attended Chamber event of the year with over 1000 people. At this event an award is given to Small Businesses in 3 categories - grouped by number of employees. Companies are judged based on financial success, community involvement and ethical business practices. There is also an award for Outstanding Small Business Leader of the Year. Some past winners include: The Bank of Tampa, Outback Steakhouse, Tampa T-Shirts, Magnetic and Wright’s Gourmet House.
Event dates:
Awards Dinner - September 19, 2008 (Tampa Convention Center)
Finalists Reception - September 18, 2008 (The Bank of Tampa)
Semi-Finalists Luncheon - June 26, 2008 (University Club)
Application Information Sessions - April 16 & May 6, 2008 (Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Boardroom)
Expected attendance at Awards Dinner: 1100
Audience: Finalists and Chamber members
$20,000 - Presenting Sponsor
$7,000 - Finalist Reception
$7,000 - Semi-Finalist Luncheon
$6,500 - Platinum Sponsor
$2,500 - Gold Sponsor
$1,500 - Silver Sponsor
In-kind sponsor opportunities: Centerpieces, table gifts, printing, linens, winner baskets & items and media » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING LUNCHEON - September/October 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning Luncheon is a program through the Chamber’s Sports Council. This event features members of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s management team and players. The purpose of the lunch is to create awareness of the professional hockey team, and to show the Chamber’s support for them.
Date: TBD
Expected attendance: 500
Audience: Chamber members
$5,000 - Presenting Sponsor - SOLD
SPONSORSHIPS - QUARTERLY & MONTHLY EVENTS CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE/CEO SUMMIT - Quarterly Circle of Influence will feature a topic or recognized speaker of interest to top level executives or presentation of an economic development impact study on a particular industry segment. Invitation to the event exclusively for FIT 3, 4 and Partner members.
Dates: Quarterly Expected attendance: 35 Audience: Top Level Executives
$500(Limited to one company) - Presenting Sponsor
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS - Monthly
Membership Luncheons feature local speakers who focus on areas of interest and issues that are important to the business community.
Dates: Monthly
Expected attendance: 200
Audience: Chamber members
$2,500 - Presenting Sponsor (per event) » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
MEMBER ORIENTATIONS - Monthly
This monthly event is aimed at educating new members, as well as new representatives from existing member companies, about the Chamber and the various benefits and programs that the Chamber has to offer.
Dates: Monthly on the first Wednesday from 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Expected attendance: Average of 50 attendees per month
Audience: Chamber members
$500 - Presenting Sponsor per session
$4000 - for the entire year
42000 - for six months » Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
GET CONNECTED! A FACILITATED NETWORKING PROGRAM - Monthly
This is a monthly networking event at which attendees are placed at tables and given time to introduce their company, products, services and client base to the other members at their table. Once everyone has had a turn, attendees are rotated to another table to start again.
Dates: Monthly
Expected attendance: Average of 50 attendees per month
Audience: Chamber members
$500 - Presenting Sponsor for hosting at Chamber facilities
(No fee if hosting at your facility)
» Click here to become a sponsor for this event and fill out our online form.
SPONSORSHIPS - LEADERSHIP TAMPA EVENTS LT'08 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - VARIES Leadership Tampa offers companies the opportunity to gain exposure to class participants through sponsorship of class events and programs. In addition to exclusive exposure to community and corporate leaders, sponsoring organizations will receive the following benefits: • The option to make a three to five minute presentation at the event or program • Your company promotional banner or sign displayed at the main program event • Your company logo on invitations, if applicable • Your company logo on the program day agenda
January 2008 – Government Day
An in-depth look at county and municipal governments, the responsibilities of each, and their budgeting procedures. Additionally, participants will hear from local officials on leadership and attend a government hearing. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
January 2008 – Media Day
The class learns about working with the media and gains first hand experience putting together print and broadcast stories. Additionally, we tour broadcast and print facilities, and discuss the role of ethics in journalism. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
February 2008 – Military Day
A trip to MacDill Air Force Base provides the class a unique look at military operations in Tampa, as well as the importance of the base to this community. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
February 2008 – Health Sciences Day
Hands-on experience with medical professionals, combined with exposure to current healthcare and bioscience issues. Past programs have included tours of the world-renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Center. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
March 2008 – Sports Day
A look at the economic impact of amateur, college and professional sports. This exciting program traditionally includes interactive programs at local sports venues. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
March 2008 – Tallahassee Trip
A two-day trip to Florida’s capitol gives class members the opportunity to experience the legislative session. - $3,000 Sponsorship or two $1,500 co-sponsors.
April 2008 – Environmental Day
A new program this year, class member will look at two aspects of Environmental trends. First, they will examine what local businesses are doing to reduce their impact on the environment. Second, they will hear from companies who are active in LEED building design and green technology - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
April 2008 – Tourism Day
Focus on the economic impact of tourism on the Tampa Bay area. A behind the scenes look at the business engines that drive the tourism industry and an exercise in planning for the future. - $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 co-sponsors.
May 8, 2008 – Graduation Dinner
Reception and dinner honoring 56 new Leadership Tampa graduates. Commemoration of the class members participation in a nine month program focused on key community issues in Tampa and Hillsborough County. These new graduates will go on to leadership roles throughout our community. - $3,000 Presenting Sponsorship (only 1 available) or $1,500 Elite sponsorship (multiple available)
August 2008 – LT’09 Kick-off Reception
Welcome and Reception for Leadership Tampa class of 2009. Invited guests include the Class of 2009, their sponsors, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Board Members, City and County Government Officials, Committee of 100 Members and program sponsors. - $3,000 Sponsorship or two $1,500 co-sponsors.
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