SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2017 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

VOICE * PROSPERITY * JOBS CHAMBER S BUSINSS AND COMMUNITY FOCUS AWARENESS * EXPOSURE * GROWTH PART OF YOUR BUSINESS MARKETING PLAN CARE * ALIGNMENT * VISIBILITY PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN THE BEST IT CAN BE PART OF THE CHAMBER S POSITIVE PROMOTION OF THE PARISH SUPPORT * CARE * INVESTMENT* LEADERSHIP SUPPORT OF THE CHAMBER S ECONOMIC IMPACT INITIAVITES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PART OF YOUR ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN THE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER IMPLEMTENTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK OF BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BUSINESS. THE OPPORTUNITES HERE PROVIDE PLATFORMS FOR ADVERTISING, BRANDING, NETWORKING, DEVELOPMENT AND POSITION YOU AS A LEADER IN THE LIIVINGSOTN BUSINESS COMMUNITY. PLEASE JOIN US IN CREATING OPPORTUNITES FOR BUSINESS AND THE RECOVERY AND PROSPERITY OF ALL AREAS OF THE PARISH.

Annual Meeting Jan 25 Presenting Sponsor *$1,250 Presenting $1250 SOLD Table Sponsor $100 (15+) Awards Sponsor $500 Business EXPO May 2 Presenting Sponsor *$3,000 SOLD Platinum $1500 Gold $1050 (10) Silver $550 (10) Booth $450, 325, 225 Cook off Sponsor $750 (2) Golf Outing October Presenting Sponsor *$3,000 Hole in One -$1500 Eagle $1250 $750 Birdie -$1000 -$500 Par -$750 $250 Beer Cart $500 (2) Putting Contest Sponsor $750 Lunch or Dinner Sponsor GALA Casino Night Presenting Sponsor *$3,000 High Rollers $1500 Game Room $500 (2) Entertainment $500 DJ *Music $500 (2) Diamond $100 Live Auction Items Silent Auction Items General Meetings Sponsors State of the Parish $1000 State of Education $1000 SOLD Administrative Professionals Lunch $550 Leads for Lunch Sponsor *$275 February 22 SOLD March 22nd June 28th August 23rd October 25th SOLD November 29th - SOLD Women s Leadership Presenting Sponsor $1,500 Gold $750 Silver $375 Table expo $75 Additional Events Presenting Sponsor * open Breakfast Briefings $275 Chamber Cheers! - $150 Chamber 101 $150 Member Appreciation Door Prizes & Other At the following Events Leads for Lunch Golf Outing Bag items GALA Live & Silent L I V E 2 L E A D Presenting Sponsor *$2,500 (2) Event Sponsor $1500 (4) Break Sponsor $750 Venue Sponsor Leadership Livingston Presenting Sponsor *$2,500 Monthly lunch options Transportation Meet & Greet Retreat Graduation Various Education Initiatives Presenting Sponsor *10,000 Champion $5000 Advocate $2500 Partner $1000 Promoter $500 Supporter $250, 100,50 Public Policy Presenting Sponsor *$10,000 $5000 $2500 $1000 Young Professionals Presenting Sponsor *$2,500 $1000 $750 $500 $250 $50 Building See Inside

Business & Community EXPO Job Fair May 2, 2017 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Plus Recovery EXPO & Cook Off Suma Center Great energy at this event! Showcase Business as Livingston Parish displays its best products and services. Heavily promoted and includes a Job Fair, Stirrin the Pot cook off there s a lot going on, but it works! You want your business name to be seen in this room at this event! Projected attendance : 800+ Audience: Public job seekers, business owners, community organizations, dignitaries, press Sponsorship Options Presenting Sponsor * $3000 SOLD Platinum Priority placement $1500 Gold Sponsor $1050 Logo on event website, print., emails Radio, print media recognition Additions publicity opportunities Large space with 1st choice: prime spot Plus All Silver options included Silver Sponsor - $550 Location is second only to gold. Recognition on all printed materials Recognition and announcements at event Included all booth participant options Stirrin the Pot - $750 (2) Booth Only Options Double Booth $450 Double the space of a regular small booth. If you need space, you need this option. Enhanced Booth $325 Enhanced for visibility location Included all booth participant options Booth small $225 Included skirted 6 ft. table at event Business name listed on event brochure and select correspondence Cook off Sponsorship

GOLF OUTING 2017 SPONSORS meet with high level management and owners at this FUN event. Bosses Day Party on Every Hole Best Golf Outing All levels of golfers Pro Business Golf Event Every stop is a fun stop! Attendance 35 teams plus sponsors over 200 owners high level management, dignitaries PRESENTING SPONSOR $3000 The BIG ONE! Hole in One $1,500 Presence @ check in & out Complimentary Red Blast & Mulligans Plus all Eagle options! Eagle $1,250 with team $750 without Exclusive Hole Presence at event plus Birdie options LOGO on all promotional opportunities Birdie $1,000 with team or $500 without Set up tent on hole, greet golfers, provide refreshments, pass out promotional items Business name on promotional Shared hole, 3rd choice set up, includes Par Par $750 with team or $250 without Sign at event drive range or other You provide up to 3 x4 color or we provide black & white Discount on team price ($100!) Beer Cart Sponsor $500 each (2) Your Business signage and name on the most popular cart on the course! Cart driven by course employees, Your provide your own customized signs. Putting Contest Sponsor $750 Interact with every golfer on the course as they take a shot at winning bragging rights and the contest. Rules provided by the Chamber. You provide the prize. Lunch or Dinner Sponsor Provide the food for the event at the clubhouse. Lunch all chamber members are invited. Dinner typically golfers only Sign at event drive range or other G A L A 2 0 1 7 p o s t p o n e d SPONSORS front and center and on almost EVERY PHOTO at the Photo wall depending on your level. The dress up event in Livingston Parish with a fun theme every year. Attendance 200 plus Audience: Owners, CEO s, high level management, dignitaries, lots of awesome people PRESENTING SPONSOR $3000 The BIG ONE! High Rollers Club Sponsor $1500 VIP treat your guest like royalty Reserved table for eight (8) prime placement Logo on photo backdrop all guest photos Logo on promotional Diamond on the Wall of Fame Gaming tickets and other lagniappe Plus all Eagle options! Game Room Sponsor $1000 (1) Sponsor listing and presence in the game room Entertainment or DJ Sponsor $750 (2) Sponsor of impersonator unique act You can be part of the act! Diamond Presence $100 Diamond on the Wall of Fame Table for 8 $750 Reserved table for 8 of your guests Table holder presence Tickets $100 Open seating for one Dinner, entertainment, open bar, auction access Hilarious entertainment with impersonators, dance instructors, and the fun people! Interactive event with game tables, silent auction and live auction. Some of the best times and memories! Team $600 4 person team fun time included! Skilled or not you are welcomed to play! Let the pros play through and have a great time! It s worth it for the fun, interaction and giveaways!

Advocacy * Community * Public Policy General Meetings Projected attendance : 80-125+ Audience: Area business leaders, chamber investors, dignitaries, and board of directors. Business & community impacts focus. State of the Parish - $750 August 9, 2017 Logo on all promotional CEO at head table & address guest (4min) Lunch for two included front seating Business Spotlight table option Promotional item at seats Networking * Business * Professional Projected attendance : 50 70 Audience: Business persons seeking to connect and promote their business & service for referrals. Presenters Sponsorship $275-2017 Dates 2-22, 3-22, 628, 8-23, 10-25, 11-29 Business logo on promotional 4 minute presentation on your business Lunch for 2 included Business items at seats : exclusive for sponsor Education Breakfast April $1000 SOLD Logo on all promotional CEO at head table & address guest (4min) Tickets and pass for two Business Spotlight option Education association- scholarship additional Additional opportunities under separate areas April 22, 2017 Administrative Professionals Lunch June 2017 Leadership Livingston Graduation September 2017 Women s Leadership Event Projected attendance : 15 40 Audience: New for 2017 in response to members requesting to get to know others in a casual environment with no pressure. Location Chamber building. Sponsorship $150-2017 dates 1-5, 2-2, 3-2 so far! Your logo on all promotional correspondence Acknowledged as sponsor Breakfast Briefing*Policy $275 Member Appreciation Event Projected attendance : 20 70 Projected attendance : 50 100 Audience: Business leaders and owners engaged in public policy and advocacy of policy which impacts business. Audience: Member only after hour event in appreciation of chamber committees, chairs and membership held in December LOGO on all promotional correspondence Address guests Business materials at spotlight Sponsor or provide food, drinks, entertainment, decorations or other items related to the event. Nice attendance with great guests Chamber 101 $150 After Hours $200 Projected attendance : 5-20 Audience: New members and those who are gaining a refresher on the Chamber opportunity Projected attendance : 10 40 Audience: Business persons seeking to connect and promote their business & service for referrals. Chamber office your address attendees Promoted as sponsor education piece Advocacy * Learn * Grow * Input Your location plus provide all refreshments Covers advertising piece Networking * Business * Professional

Administrative Professionals Luncheon April 26, 2017 Administrative Professionals Day 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - Location TBA We know you appreciate the work of your administration, while you are handling the demands of running your business, you just don t always have time to show it. This new event is an opportunity for CEO s and managers to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication by treating your Administrative Professionals to a county club luncheon. We ve made it easy by providing an event where there is no pressure on your end. You simply pay up and show up! Gifts and door prizes included. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $550 Event Sponsors (2 available) Logo on promotional correspondence Logo on event material Address the group (2-3 minutes) Reserved table seating for 2 Confirmation based on commitment and solidifying your intentions $250 Additional Sponsors (2) Projected attendance : 80-120+ Audience: Area business leaders, bosses and their staffs, chamber investors, dignitaries, and board of directors. Ticket Options $TBD Reserved table seating for 8 (parties of 8 seated together) $TBD Reserved 1/2 table seating for 4 $TBD Ticket Give Aways & Gifts Sponsors Door Prize Sponsor minimum value $30

LIVE 2 LEAD NEW in 2017! Prepare to be BLOWN AWAY! The only program of its kind in Livingston Parish! Bring out the best in each of us. Professional Speakers and Motivators! Live2Lead New 2017! October 6, 2017 8:00-1:00 p.m. Location TBD Get Ready to be BLOWN AWAY! The only program of its kind in Livingston Par ish. WE are bringing this to the parish to bring out the best in all of us! With tens of thousands of value in professional development speakers, including the best, JOHN MAXWELL, DAVE RAM- SEY, WARRICK DUNN, & CEO OF POP- EYES You will want to reserve seating for all of your staff in this simulcast event viewing with hundreds of thousands of people around the WORLD! Focuses on professional and personal development as a leader leaders does not mean you are in a management role just that you aspire to grow. Of course there will be lots of leaders in attendance too! Tickets TBD Under $40 each Sponsorships Options Projected attendance: 150 plus additional 2 private showings Audience: Leadership development adults, High School and College Students special viewing offers. Businesses Presenting Sponsor $2500 Listed as a Champion of Leadership Development LOGO everywhere on promotional correspondence EMCEE opportunity Or exchange all for private showing Ten (10) tickets to event priority seating VIP Event Sponsor (3) - $1500 Logo on promotional event materials & correspondence Sponsorship of Student Viewing if preferred private showing, not live Five (5) tickets to event priority seating Break time Sponsor $750 Sponsorship to assist in the break time costs. If allowed by venue, actual items considered. Student Sponsor $40 Sponsors 2 students to attend the event. #leadershiplivingston #lpchamberleads #live2lead

New for 2017! Another missing piece - Women s Leadership Event. We re ready to acknowledge the successful women, and those who are up and coming. If you want to connect and hear from other women in business, at all levels, this event is for you. It s been on our radar to add such an event, and we are excited to be able to add it in 2017! Women s Leadership Event Leadership * Business * Professional * Workplace Projected attendance : 80-120+ Audience: Women s event Date: September 13, 2017 place TBA Program: Women in Leadership Acknowledgements Additional programming: TBA Presenting Sponsor $1500 Input on speaker including your own if meets criteria. Logo presence throughout event and promotional materials, emails, programs, Invite on promotional programs radio, tv, interviews, etc. Special recognition and address at the event head table. Spotlight table Items in giveaway bags Includes reserved table for 8 Table & Ticket options Table for 8 $200.00 Gold Sponsor $750 Logo presence on promotional materials emails, programs, website, press releases, etc. Recognition at event Opportunity to address briefly Includes reserved table for 8 Silver Sponsor $375 Event Sponsor Business name listed on correspondence, emails, programs (no logo presence) Seating for 1/2 table of 4 Additional Options Special offers for event $50.00 Ticket only $30.00 Subject to venue pricing if venue prices increase, we will have to increase as well. Door prizes and giveaways to be determined. Minimum value. Auction items as noted.

Leadership Livingston LEADERSHIP LIVINGSTON Sponsorship of Program $2,500 (with participant $1650 without) Have your business associated with THE program in the parish that IS Leadership and Community Development. We ll let everyone know you are an advocate of leadership through all extensive options. Program impact through awareness & projects is off the charts! Meet & Greet & Graduation Leadership Remarks. $850 Class participant Includes SIMSOC Opening Retreat, overnight stay, private room, includes dinner, retreat materials, breakfast, lunch & hospitality suite) Meet & Greet event Kick-off luncheon Class introduced DISC & Complimentary Health Screening Monthly lunches (9) Transportation * Refreshments Graduation Ceremony * Awards Diploma Lifetime Memories no kidding! Connections * Information * Insight * Vision Leadership * Vision * Community * Care * Service * Projects * Impact * Lifelong photo: Class of 2013 Inaugural Class Class Session Sponsorships Meet & Greet - $300 SIMSOC Retreat Hospitality Suite provide food, drink refreshments or $500 Lunch or Dinner Sponsor $300 or $500 Monthly Lunch Sponsorships Provide lunch & beverages for class (or pay cost) with option to eat with and address class Transportation $200 (6 available) Graduation Sponsors Beverage Sponsor (provide beverages & work event) Food Sponsor Decoration Sponsor (1 available) Award Sponsor $150 (4 available) Leadership Alumni Program Parish s largest community service organization. Over 125 alumni to date. $50. Community Service Organization Membership. Continuing programming.

Funds are dedicated to an education / business partnership fund which the chamber administrates. Initiatives include a long standing scholarship program and a program preparing students with career-ready training through business collaboration. Sponsors can request allocation of funds to either Scholarship only, Career- Readiness Partnership or allow fund for education programs as needed. Education Initiatives Sponsorship Scholarship / Career Ready Training / Partnerships SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CHAMPION of Education-$5,000 Listed as Champion on website ADVOCATE of Education-$2,500 Listed as Advocate on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Logo on correspondence emails, programs Special recognition and award at State of Education Address Special recognition and award at State of Education Address First option on student interaction at events Opportunities to sit with students PARTNER of Education-$1,000 Listed as Partner on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Special recognition at State of Education Address Opportunities to sit with students Supporter of Education-$250 Listed as Supporter on website PROMOTER of Education-$500 Listed as Promoter on website Business name listed on correspondence, emails, programs (no logo presence) Recognition at State of Education Address Booster of Education-$100 Listed as Booster on website Friend of Education-$50 Listed as Friend on website

LYP Livingston Young Professionals Livingston Young Professionals The Livingston Young Professionals (LYP) program provides professional, leadership, community and relationship development opportunities for young professionals ages 21-40. LYP provides young entrepreneurs spotlights, service opportunities, educational seminars and social activities. Sponsoring this program shows your interest and commitment to leadership development of Livingston s next generation of leaders. (Additional sponsorships on LYP specific events coming soon!) Sponsorship $2500 ** $1,000 ** $750 Depending on level sponsorship include logos, on all LYP correspondence, web pages, signage and programming. Sponsorship $500 or $250 Sponsor or Door Prizes Recognized as a Sponsor and supporter of young professionals. No logo presence. Door prize opportunities too.

Public Policy Business & Parish Advocacy Governmental Affairs Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is engaged in governmental affairs and business advocacy pieces in a major way. We remain steadfast and committed to getting the issues which face business, particularly following the 2016 flood. Sponsorship that is dedicated to this programming is critical to keep the pace of growth in place. Actions include: Annual Public Policy Agendas, Recent Disaster Response, Forums for Candidates, Meet & Greets for Candidates, Taking positions on ballot issues Sharing updates on policy with effects business owners via chamber outreach, collaboration with other chambers, advocacy groups and like minded entities, DC Fly ins, Annual day at the Louisiana Capitol, Local representation in each area of the parish, Be informed and engaged with issues concerning business and the parish, events and actions listed below. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Free Enterprise CHAMPION $10,000 Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In First option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Champion Sponsor on Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events First option on special policy meetings. Free Enterprise PARTNER $5,000 Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In First option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Partner Sponsor on Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events First option on special policy events. Free Enterprise PROMOTER $2,500 Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In Option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Promoter Sponsor of Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events Invitee to special policy events. Free Enterprise ADVOCATE $1,000 Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs *Please note on all sponsor options you can opt of out recognition pieces and noted as such. LACCE Day at the Capitol Annual event with chambers across the state of Louisiana. Exclusive access to lawmakers, administrative staff and others in the policy process. Typically limited to 3 invitees. Legislative Briefing & Wrap Up The Governmental Affairs Committee meets with state delegation to discuss the upcoming session and policy points. We also share concerns in this open ended conversation with state lawmakers. Following the session, outcomes are discussed and the impact of session on business and the parish. Washington DC Fly In Held annually to represent Livingston Parish small business community and businesses in Livingston Parish represented. Following the flood, the Fly In in more critical than ever. Parish Officials The Chamber stays connected and engaged with the Parish President s office through many mutual actions. The Chamber hosts the State of the Parish address with the Parish President as the keynote speaker. Parish Council Representatives the Chamber maintains a working relationship with all members of the council either through direct office relations, the chamber s board of directors or the governmental affairs committee. Local Municipalities and Governments The Chamber is in touch with each municipality in the parish. A Mayors Event is held annually to share with the business community the updates from each area of the parish. Leadership Livingston & role in public policy The Leadership Livingston Program visits and hears from almost every mayor and official of every government entity, municipality in the parish promoting a stronger understand of the role, responsibilities and authority in the parish. Other Actions and Engagement The Chamber s Board of Directors votes to support or not, issues and ballot items, Chamber s Governmental Affairs Committee comprised of business leaders makes recommendations to the board of directors, special invites at the local, state and federal level, weighing in and remediating individual business issues for business members and a further extensive list including testifying, public comments and engagement on public policy issues.

Chamber Operations Flood Recovery Purchased in December of 2013 : Ground breaking on addition in July of 2014 : Ribbon cutting on first ever owned location on January of 2015 : Operations officially finalized in March of 2015 : Building flooded, including upper level which complied with BFE requirements of 2014 in August of 2016 : Rebuild completed and operations back in January of 2017. Additional assistance in rebuilding needed. Direct & projected damage expenses Building : $40,000 plus - Contents : $15,000 Rebuild Sponsors 2016 to date Blount General Contractors Permitting, compliance, oversight, supervision, maintenance labor, coordination, fast turnaround, contracting no charge for profit or overhead Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCE $5000.00 Congressman Garrett Graves Stines Walker Refrigerator donated, delivered and set up at no charge. A & M Container Heavy discount on storage container during construction. Berkshire Hathaway Bobby Tallo Office space at one of the few locations in Denham Springs for operations and ac cess and use of meeting room. Chamber Master Donation and waived for one year. $3500 value fees Arrow Pest Control Mold treatment, additional termite treatment, other necessary treatment at no charge. $1000 value A & M Container Heavy discount on storage container during construction. Delivery and pick up fees waived. Certified Alarm Fees waived for reinstall

Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet January 25, 2017 11:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Celebrate Business! at the Chamber s Annual Meeting, a signature event where we celebrate business leadership and announce Livingston Parish s Businesses of the Year. We ll also pass the gavel, recap the previous year and share the Chamber s vision for the organization s future. Projected attendance : 200+ Audience: Area business leaders, chamber investors, dignitaries, and board of directors. Sponsorships Options Table Sponsor $1250 Presenting Sponsor SOLD $100 Table Decoration Sponsor CEO to speak plus at head table Logo on promotional correspondence Logo on event material Exclusive Table seating for 8 Table Decoration option $500 Awards Sponsor SOLD Ticket Options $200 Reserved table Reserved table seating for 8 $25 Event Ticket open seating Ticket to event It s not a contest, but it should be! You decorate, provide giveaways at each place setting (8) and provide a unique centerpiece to be awarded to one lucky guest seated at the table. Ticket to event NOT included.

LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 248 VETERANS BLVD DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726 (225) 665-8155 staff@livingstonparishchamber.org www.livingstonparishchamber.org