sponsorships
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Open to the Public
4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Private Invitation Only Reception
YMCA Sports Center
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Open to the Public
4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Private Invitation Only Reception
YMCA Sports Center
VIP Reception Sponsor
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 people. VIP Reception sponsors help pay for hors d’oeuvres for about 1,000 people at the VIP Reception. The VIP Reception is held on October 16, 2018 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sponsorships Available: Maximum of 5
Sponsor Investment: $1,800
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed VIP Sponsors for 2018:
Ruder Ware LLSC, 29 Pines Restaurant & The Lodge, UnitedHealthcare/Medicare & Retirement, Wipfli
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 people. VIP Reception sponsors help pay for hors d’oeuvres for about 1,000 people at the VIP Reception. The VIP Reception is held on October 16, 2018 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sponsorships Available: Maximum of 5
Sponsor Investment: $1,800
Sponsor Rewards:
- Complimentary exhibit booth space.
- Recognized at the event with professional signage both at the door and at all cash bars.
- Recognized during the event with ongoing announcements over the PA system.
- Recognized in more than 3,000 invitations sent to Chamber members.
- Recognized in the Chamber’s The Update e-newsletter.
- Recognized on the Chamber’s website.
- Recognized in the Business Expo tabloid, distributed to 17,500 households in Eau Claire through the Sunday edition of the Leader-Telegram.
- Recognized in the Business Expo tabloid distributed at the door of the event.
- Sponsors are given gold sponsor stickers to wear at the event.
Confirmed VIP Sponsors for 2018:
Ruder Ware LLSC, 29 Pines Restaurant & The Lodge, UnitedHealthcare/Medicare & Retirement, Wipfli
Printing Sponsor SOLD
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides printing for the EXPO VIP invitation.
Sponsor Investment: $525
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018: REALiving
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides printing for the EXPO VIP invitation.
Sponsor Investment: $525
Sponsor Rewards:
- Logo on envelope of VIP invitation mailed and distributed to more than 5,000 area professionals.
- Acknowledgment in VIP invitation mailed and distributed to more than 5,000 area professionals.
- Recognition on the Chamber’s The Update emailed to Chamber members.
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018: REALiving
Conference Bag Sponsor SOLD
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides an opportunity to hand out bags to conference attendees.
Sponsor Investment: $525 + the cost to purchase and print bags. Suggested quantity 500-1,000.
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018: Manpower
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides an opportunity to hand out bags to conference attendees.
Sponsor Investment: $525 + the cost to purchase and print bags. Suggested quantity 500-1,000.
Sponsor Rewards:
- Your company bag distributed at front entrance/registration desk of The Business Expo & Job Fair to all attendees.
- Free ¼ page ad in The Business Expo & Job Fair tabloid distributed via Leader-Telegram and at the door of the Expo.
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018: Manpower
Door Prizes for VIP Reception
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo’s VIP Reception is a private, invitation-only party during the evening of the Business Expo. About 1,000 Chamber members and business professionals attend. The Chamber gives away between three to five door prizes, each valued at $500 or more, at the VIP Reception.
Sponsor Investment: $500 – can be your own product but recipient must not be required to purchase anything to receive prize.
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed Sponsors in 2018: B-Framed Galleries
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo’s VIP Reception is a private, invitation-only party during the evening of the Business Expo. About 1,000 Chamber members and business professionals attend. The Chamber gives away between three to five door prizes, each valued at $500 or more, at the VIP Reception.
Sponsor Investment: $500 – can be your own product but recipient must not be required to purchase anything to receive prize.
Sponsor Rewards:
- Recognized on 5,000 Business Expo VIP Reception mailed to Chamber members and guests.
- Recognized on the Chamber’s website.
- Recognized at the event with professional signage at the door.
- Recognized during the event with ongoing announcements over the PA system.
- Recognized in The Update, the Chamber’s electronic weekly newsletter.
Confirmed Sponsors in 2018: B-Framed Galleries
Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor SOLD
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases 150 businesses and is attended by about 1,000 members of the general public. This sponsor covers the cost of coffee, donuts, beverages and lunch for the exhibitors (approx. 300 lunches).
Sponsor Investment: $400 – can also be in-kind food donation. Seeking four sponsors for this event.
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed Exhibitor Lounge for 2018: Five Star Telecom, Rhom Construction, WNB Financial and Xcel Energy
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases 150 businesses and is attended by about 1,000 members of the general public. This sponsor covers the cost of coffee, donuts, beverages and lunch for the exhibitors (approx. 300 lunches).
Sponsor Investment: $400 – can also be in-kind food donation. Seeking four sponsors for this event.
Sponsor Rewards:
- Recognized in correspondence to exhibitors.
- Recognized at the event with professional signage in the exhibitor lounge.
- Recognized during the event with ongoing announcements over the PA system.
- Recognized in the Chamber’s Valley Business newsletter.
- Recognized in THE Business Expo tabloid
- Recognized on the Chamber’s website.
- Opportunity to display corporate signage/information during lunch.
Confirmed Exhibitor Lounge for 2018: Five Star Telecom, Rhom Construction, WNB Financial and Xcel Energy
Seminar Sponsor
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
During the public hours of The Business Expo & Job Fair, three one-hour seminars are offered to Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship allows the seminars to be complimentary to attendees.
Sponsor Investment: $300
Sponsor Rewards:
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018:
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
During the public hours of The Business Expo & Job Fair, three one-hour seminars are offered to Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship allows the seminars to be complimentary to attendees.
Sponsor Investment: $300
Sponsor Rewards:
- Recognized on Business Expo & Job Fair invitation to sponsors.
- Recognized at the event with professional signage in the seminar room.
- Recognized during the event with ongoing announcements over the PA system.
- Recognized in the Chamber’s e-newsletter The Update.
- Recognized in The Business Expo & Job Fair tabloid
- Recognized on the Chamber’s website.
- Opportunity to display corporate signage/information in the seminar room.
Confirmed Sponsor for 2018:
Lanyard Sponsor SOLD
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides lanyards for all exhibitors.
Sponsor Investment: $525
Sponsor Rewards:
Description of Event & Sponsorship Opportunity:
The Business Expo & Job Fair showcases about 150 businesses and is attended by about 2,000 Chamber members and the general public. This sponsorship provides lanyards for all exhibitors.
Sponsor Investment: $525
Sponsor Rewards:
- Logo on lanyard used on all name badges for exhibitors. Approximately 300.
- Free ¼ page ad in The Business Expo & Job Fair tabloid distributed via Leader-Telegram and at the door of the Expo.
- Recognition on the Chamber’s The Update.
