T. 0300 303 6322 W. neechamber.co.uk E. enquiries@neechamber.co.uk @neechamber Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5TS Sponsorship opportunities
North East England Chamber of Commerce offers a range of sponsorship opportunities providing members with a unique and valuable way to raise their profile in front of a captive business audience, whilst demonstrating individual support and investment in our great business community Why Sponsor a Chamber Event? Further association with the North East s largest business member organisation Association with the Chamber s established & well-regarded event series Increase brand awareness & raise your business profile in the region Reach specific or select audiences Create new business partnerships Support your local business community Our sponsorship packages include promotion in all marketing collateral before and during the event, with the opportunity to address delegates. Powered by 3,000 businesses in the region 160+ events across the region in 2018 Over 7,500 attendees at our 2018 events Over 17, 000 hits to our website each month 17.6k Twitter followers All prices are exclusive of VAT. 1 2
Networking Events January - December Area Reviews & Local AGMs - February/March The Chamber connects and engages with thousands of its members through a programme of well attended structured-networking events each year... Chamber Exchange The Chamber s flagship networking event series, which encourages an exchange of experiences, ideas and offers between members; intertwined with multiple opportunities to network and build new contacts over lunch. Exchange events are held on the second Thursday of each month throughout the year, across the region, consistently attract between 80-100 SME members. Event Sponsor 550 Exhibition Stands 35 Stand Up & Be Counted These events provide our smaller members with the opportunity to promote their business, raise their profile and meet new contacts, with informal networking and refreshments. Each event is attended by ca. 30 members. Our local AGM events look back at the previous year across our region, with an engaging speaker and lunch; an exclusive opportunity to get in front of between 80 100 business members in one of our 4 sub regions. Tees Valley 650 Durham 650 Tyne & Wear 650 Northumberland 650 Annual Regional Debate & AGM - May A newly formatted event: The Chamber AGM will now be part of a breakfast event including a high-level debate focusing on North East business. This is one of our most popular events with over 200 attendees from a range of businesses across the region. Event Sponsor 3,500 Event Sponsor 200 Monthly Exchange Events 80-100 SMEs in attendance 3 4
...a great way to support more women in a wide range of positions to draw on the support and resources the North East has to offer in their own development as leaders. Enabling everyone with the skills and talent to flourish will create a more inclusive economy. Jules Smith, Virgin Money Inspiring Females Programme 2018 NEW The President s Reception - July Inspiring Females Conference - July A new addition to the Chamber events Our annual IF conference, attracts over 100 calendar in 2019. An exclusive opportunity to meet our newly elected President as part of a unique, informal mix and mingle event with a Chamber Member Showcase, entertainment and refreshments. This event is open to all members and we expect ca. 250 attendees. attendees and features speakers and panellists from business and public life in the North East. The conference highlights success stories and tackles issues that will help continue to champion women in business. Event Sponsor 2, 000 Event Sponsor 3,500 Inspiring Females Seminars NEW Tees Valley President s Reception & Summer Social - August Our Summer events continue to grow in popularity, creating an informal mix and mingle environment for members of all sizes and sectors. A unique opportunity for our members in the Tees Valley to meet our newly elected president. This event is open to all members and we expect ca. 100 attendees. Each attracting ca. 50 attendees, these events give members the opportunity to hear from inspirational female leaders in the North East and network with senior women in business from around the region. Spring Sponsor Autumn Sponsor Winter Sponsor 300 300 300 Event Sponsor 1,500 NEW Chamber Golf Day - June/July An informal day of golf designed to bring businesses from across the region together to share ideas and develop contacts and business opportunities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Event Sponsor 1,000 Lessons on Business Leadership Lunches A special series of lunch events aimed at bringing together leaders from our members with between 50 and 250 employees. Members will have the opportunity to hear the from the leaders of our region s largest and most influential organisations. Expected attendance c. 100. Winter Sponsor 1,500 Spring Sponsor 1,500 Summer/Autumn Sponsor 1,500 5 6
Our President s Club comprises over 250 of the largest and most influential public and private sector businesses in the North East, made up of regional, national and multinational organisations. President s Club Associate Sponsorship 2019-2022 Business Leaders Lunches Business Leaders' Lunches Attended by over 200 business leaders Nicola Sturgeon speaking at our Business Leaders Lunch 2017 sponsored by Deloitte. This is an exclusive opportunity, offering long term association with the Chamber s established and well-regarded President s Club and its events programme, with guaranteed access each year to senior business leaders from across the North East. Associate sponsorship of the Chamber s President s Club is the perfect opportunity for members looking to raise their profile, enhance consumer preference and foster brand loyalty amongst some of the region s leading decision makers. You will be recognized as a key supporter of the Chamber s reputable President s Club, illustrating a commitment to the region and reinforcing your position as an influential business. This package includes associate sponsor branding, opportunities for face to face interaction and digital collaboration. This opportunity will overarch and complement one-off event sponsors. Please enquire for more details and pricing. An opportunity to headline one of the Chamber s most respectable lunch events. Attracting high profile speakers, these events provide a platform for senior leaders to come together to share ideas, develop contacts and business opportunities. The reputation of our Business Leaders Lunches precedes itself; now attracting over 200 leaders from more than 250 of the region s largest employers and influential North East businesses. Spring Sponsor 4,000 Summer Sponsor 4,000 Autumn/ Winter Sponsor 4,000 Sponsorship is limited to one event per member, per year. Sponsorship opportunities have now been allocated for 2019. To register your interest in sponsorship of these events during 2020, please get in touch. President s Club Annual Golf Day - June/July An informal opportunity for senior business leaders from 250+ of the region s largest businesses to come together. Event Sponsor 1,000 7 8
George Clarke speaking at the Chamber Annual Dinner 2018 sponsored by Gateshead College & Newcastle Airport. Chamber Annual Dinner September Chamber Corporate & Partner Annual Lunch/Dinner - November Returning for a second year our Annual An intimate event setting for our Corporate Dinner will take place in the nave of Durham Cathedral, the heart of one of the most historical and iconic landmarks and the centre of our great region. A very special date in the Chamber event calendar, attracting over 650 people (in 2018) from businesses across the region, generating significant media interest and a high-profile guest. and Partner Members. Joined by a highprofile business figure, this annual event is a great opportunity to promote your brand to approximately 50 senior business leaders from some of the region s largest and most influential North East businesses. Please enquire for more details regarding sponsorship opportunities for 2019. Chamber Annual Business Lunches - November Our Annual Business Lunches bring approximately 150 200 business people from SME and multinationals companies together each year, to network, entertain clients and engage with local politicians. An opportunity to reach a range of businesses in the North and South of the region. Annual Dinners across the region Over 650 attendees 9 Event Sponsor 2,000 Chamber Global Lunch November Each year, the Chamber hosts a special lunch event to celebrate and showcase export with a key group of businesses in the region attended by ca. 100 Global Members and Dept. for International Trade Clients. This is a unique sponsorship opportunity for members interested in raising their profile amongst business who operate around the world. Event Sponsor 3,000 Northumbria & Durham Event Sponsor 5,000 Tees Valley Chamber Event Sponsor 5,000 10
New Associate Sponsorship Opportunities Long-term sponsorship offers you long-standing association a chance to build awareness of your brand and get to know your audience; access a wider demographic; develop traction around your offering; and demonstrate continued support for the region s business community. These packages provide multiple marketing and profile-raising opportunities maximising both face to face interaction and digital platforms, bringing increased visibility and credibility to your brand throughout the year. Quarterly Economic Survey & Economic Breakfast Event Series The Chamber s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the region s barometer of business confidence. It is the largest and most representative business survey of its kind in the North East. Sponsoring the Chamber s, high-profile events enables us to strengthen our brand awareness and network with key influencers in the region. It is a great platform for any business looking to associate itself with all of the local major businesses. George Sanger, Pulsant Chamber AGM 2018 11 The results, alongside those from other Chambers, are recognised as a key economic indicator by the Government, the Bank of England and independent economists and allow the us to accurately represent an up-to-date snapshot of current operating conditions and business confidence in our engagement work with local, regional and national decisionmakers. Our newly structured breakfast events, attracting 30-40 senior decision makers, focus on different aspects of the region s economic climate (including a short summary of the QES survey results). This is an exclusive opportunity to work with the Chamber to significantly develop QES in the North East over the coming years, building on its existing creditable reputation and further increasing its profile within the business community. Chamber Networking Series The Chamber connects and engages with thousands of its members through its programme of well attended, structured networking events each year. Attracting over 2,500 attendees from a range of businesses to over 50 events during 2018 (increasing to +90 events from January 2019), this is the ideal opportunity for members looking to engage with our SME members. This exclusive opportunity will overarch and complement existing one-off event sponsors. Chamber Online Knowledge Hub Our Online Knowledge Hub brings together our knowledge resource library and knowledge blog enabling the Chamber and its members to share insights on some of the key issues facing businesses in North East England. With an already impressive online following, this is an exciting opportunity to reach a variety of businesses, via our digital platforms, across the region and further afield. Please enquire for more details and pricing about all associate sponsorship packages. 12
What do our sponsors say?...we were thrilled to have the opportunity to present our capabilities and experience to such an influential group. As a growing business it s always useful to meet other businesses and explain how physiotherapy can not only help the individual, but also help companies increase their productivity Clare Pearce, North Yorkshire Physiotherapy Tees Valley Summer Social 2018 Working with the Chamber was a great opportunity for us to promote our work, particularly that of the North East Growth Hub, to a wide section of the region s business community. The audience was engaged and inquisitive and we certainly achieved our objective of improving awareness of our activity within businesses right across the North East. Dinah Jackson, North East LEP Local Area Review & AGM (North) 2018...The event was really well attended and the support we received from the Chamber was excellent. A great experience for us and a great way to raise awareness of our business amongst Chamber members Elliot Stephens, Murgitroyd Newcastle Office Spring Social 2018 Although an obvious sponsorship opportunity for a company that moves goods all over the world, it s remarkably rewarding to be able to have our name in front of the finest exporters in the only net exporting region of the country. Matthew Ord, LV Shipping & Transport Global Lunch 2018 For more information on sponsorship, pricing and the latest opportunities, please email jennifer.rycroft@neechamber.co.uk or call 07867 541 467. 13 14