BUSINESS CONFERENCE October 22, 2015 Minneapolis Marriott Northwest WHAT IS IT? The Minnesota Chamber s Annual Business Conference is a half-day event attracting more than 400 business leaders from across the state. This is a one-of-a-kind conference providing a forum for business leaders from all sizes of companies to learn from expert speakers and discuss key issues that will affect the state s future for decades. WHO WILL BE THERE? Decision-makers including small and large business owners, entrepreneurs, service industry representatives, trade association representatives and local chambers of commerce from throughout Minnesota. WHY SPONSOR? Simply put, you want to connect with our audience. Our members represent some of the state s most important and influential corporate leaders, small business owners, entrepreneurs, young professionals and political figures. The Minnesota Chamber s mission is to unite business leaders and advance nonpartisan, pro-business and responsible Minnesota public policy that creates jobs and grows the economy. We aim to provide member services to address evolving business needs. In fact, our members hail from all over our state, representing more than half a million employees. We represent all industries professional services, manufacturing, hospitality and retail, wholesale, construction, health services, utilities, transportation, agriculture, fishing, and mining. If you re looking to make an impact with the best and brightest businesses in the state... look no further. Valuable sponsor benefits: A Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is a distinctive opportunity. We help you build your sales and reach your target audience. In addition, we broaden the awareness of your company by offering benefits such as exhibit space and extensive event recognition on-site and off-site.
INVESTMENT Platinum sponsor 1 available $25,000 Exclusive recognition as Platinum Sponsor Abundant pre-event (all promotions) and on-site publicity Logo on any promotional brochure Nametag Lanyard and sponsor ribbons Logo on Business Conference attendee giveaway item (TBD) Give introduction of keynote speaker during lunch (5 minutes) Opportunity to place promotional material or a takeaway gift on luncheon seats (subject to approval) Special recognition from the podium during both the Business Conference and luncheon Ten (10) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Front-row seating at luncheon for ten Database of event attendees provided before event including company name, attendee name and title, company, phone number ~LEAD GENERATION~ Company profile (100 word limit) on Business Conference agenda Logo appears during main session and luncheon screens in ballroom on looping presentation Gold Sponsors 1 available $15,000 Exclusive recognition as Gold Sponsor
Give introduction of opening keynote speaker (5 minutes) Special recognition from the podium during both the Business Conference and luncheon Six (6) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Front-row seating at the luncheon, table of 10 Database of event attendees provided including company name, attendee name and title, company, phone number ~LEAD GENERATION~ Company profile (75 word limit) on Business Conference agenda Logo appears during main session and luncheon screens in ballroom on looping presentation Silver Sponsor 1 available $10,000 Exclusive recognition as Silver Sponsor Logo on Business Conference agenda Significant recognition at the networking breaks Opportunity to provide guests with a takeaway item during networking breaks Five (5) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Front-row seating at the luncheon, table of 10 Database of event attendees provided including company name, attendee name and title, company phone number ~LEAD GENERATION~
Company profile (75 word limit) in dinner program* Bronze Sponsor 1 Available $7500 Exclusive recognition as Bronze Sponsor Logo on Luncheon agenda Significant recognition as the Breakfast Sponsor Opportunity to provide guests with a takeaway item during breakfast Three (3) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Front-row seating at the luncheon, table of 10 Track Sponsors 4 Available $5,000 Listing as Track Sponsor (Advocate, Connect, Grow, Sustain) Logo on Luncheon program/menu access Two (2) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Preferred seating at the luncheon, table of 10
Wi-Fi Sponsor 1 Available $3,000 Recognition as the exclusive WI-Fi Sponsor Company name as Wi-Fi password (depends on vendor) Listing on Business Conference agenda access Two (2) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Preferred seating at the luncheon, table of five First right -of-refusal to sponsor at this level in 2015 Logo/web link on Chamber site prior to event Parking Sponsor 1 Available $2,500 Sold to Xcel Energy Recognition as the exclusive Parking Sponsor Logo on parking tickets (depends on parking venue) Listing on Business Conference agenda access Two (2) registrations for your staff or clients to attend the Business Conference Preferred seating at the luncheon, table of five
Exhibit Booth $595 (Limited number of booths available) Two hours of networking with statewide business leaders Special listing as exhibit in Conference materials, map included* o Each Exhibit Booth includes 8 back drape, 3 side drape, ID Sign for Company Name o 6 foot skirted table, black o 2 chairs o Electrical Access Two representatives exhibiting Two tickets to luncheon program Confirmed list of attendees 2 weeks prior to the event for your personal marketing campaign Database of event attendees provided including company name, attendee name and title, company phone number ~LEAD GENERATION~ 25% discount on magazine advertising *Extra fees for AV or Wi-Fi requests