Sponsoring Chamber Events

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1 Sponsoring Chamber Events A Win/Win Opportunity Chamber events draw a diverse business audience. Chamber members can use the events to reach their target market (small business, military, executives, etc.). Affiliation with a Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce event brings valuable recognition and identification as a community-minded business leader. GUIDELINE Only Chamber members can sponsor Chamber events *Non-Chamber members will be considered for sponsorships for Chamber programs and affiliates: Sync757 Young Professionals LEAD Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center Hampton Roads Sports Commission Professional Women s Luncheon Series Completed, signed sponsorship contracts and payment are required for campaign credit. Contracts without signatures or payment will be accepted only from representatives on the Chamber s Board of Directors. There are no exceptions to this rule. The Campaign webpage will post any sponsorships that are sold out. In general, only presenting or gold sponsorships sell out. If you wish to check on a sponsorship s availability, visit and click on the campaign icon. The webpage is updated weekly. Renewals of sponsorships are protected for the team that made the original sale until May 10, PROSPECTING Familiarity with a company s marketing objectives will help you determine which sponsorships will be most beneficial. For help with recommendations, call Sarah Martin Lampert at Check the Chamber s Online Directory to get ideas of companies eligible for sponsorships. When you sell a membership, also present the sponsorship opportunities that are available. When you sell a sponsorship, also present the membership opportunities available. 36

2 Overview Of Available Sponsorships PROGRAM PARTNERS Partners support the scope of work on a particular Chamber proram 2012 Small Business Partner Partner $10, Legislative Affairs Partners Platinum (Exclusive) $10,000 Gold (Exclusive) $5,000 Silver (4) $2, Sync757 Partners, the Chamber s young professionals program Platinum (Exclusive) $7,500 Gold (3) $3,500 Silver (Multiple) $2, Military Programs Partners Platinum (Exclusive) $10,000 Gold (Exclusive) $6,500 Silver (2) $3,000 Bronze (4) $1,000 SIGNATURE EVENTS 2012 Signature Event Program Sponsor Package 10 Event Package $2, Signature Event Table Sponsor Package 10 Event Package $6, State of the City Series Series Presenting (Exclusive: TowneBank) $30,000 Platinum Series (Exclusive: Bon Secours) $17,500 Gold Series (Exclusive) $15,000 Series Media (Exclusive: Cox Communications) $15,000 Silver Series (2: Farm Fresh, Optima Health Plans) $10,000 Bronze (Multiple available per city) $2,500 Table (Multiple) $700 Program (Mulitple) $ Small Business of the Year Awards Presenting (Exclusive: Monarch Bank) $5,000 Media (Exclusive: Inside Business) $5,000 Leadership Award (Exclusive) $3,000 Gold (Multiple) $3,000 YEA! Sponsor (Exclusive) $3,000 Silver (Multiple) $2,000 Table (Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $ CEO Welcome Event Presenting (Exclusive: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland) $3,500 Host (Exclusive: Christian Broadcasting Network) $3,000 Gold (2) $2,500 Media (SOLD to Cox Communications, Inside Business) $2,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,250 Bronze (Multiple) $1,000 Table (Multiple) $650 Program (Multiple) $ Legislative Reception Title (Exclusive) $10,000 Presenting (2) $5,000 Gold (Multiple) $2,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,500 Bronze (Multiple) $ Annual Meeting of the Membership Presenting (Exclusive) $10,000 Visionary (Exclusive) $7,000 Platinum (2) $6,500 Speaker (2) $6,000 Media (Exclusive: Cox Communications) $5,000 Gold (Multiple) $5,000 Centerpiece (Exclusive) $4,000 A/V Sponsor (Exclusive) $4,000 Silver (Multiple) $2,500 Legislative Table (Multiple) $1,200 Table (Multiple) $850 Program (Multiple) $ Hampton Roads Business Brief Presenting (Exclusive: Bank of America) $5,000 Gold (Exclusive) $3,000 Silver (3) $1,500 Bronze (Multiple) $750 Table (Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $ LHR State Of The Region Address (Two Events) Presenting (Exclusive: Optima Health Plans) $9,000 Platinum (Exclusive: Bon Secours Virginia Health System) $6,000 Gold (Multiple) $2,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,500 Table (Multiple) $600 MILITARY EVENTS 2012 Military Recognition Reception (2 Receptions) Series Presenting (Exclusive) $6,000 Series Gold (3: City of Norfolk) $4,000 Series Media (Exclusive) $3,500 Series Host (Exclusive: Norfolk Waterside Marriott) $3,000 Silver (Multiple) $1,650 Bronze (Multiple) $650 Exhibit Sponsor (Multiple) $350 Program (Multiple) $250 Gift (Unlimited) $400 Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Presenting (Exclusive: USA Discounters) $6,000 Gold (2) $2,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,500 Table (Multiple) $500 Gift (Multiple) $400 Military Citizen of the Year Presenting (Exclusive: City of Norfolk) $5,000 Gold (2: USA Discounters) $3,000 Media (Exclusive: Cox Communications) $3,000 Silver (4) $1,650 Table (Multiple) $700 Program (Multiple) $250 Gift (Unlimited) $400 37

3 PROFESSIONAL WOMEN S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON SERIES Professional Women s Leadership Luncheon Luncheon (Industry exclusive: Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry; Community Bank; MANCON; Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Eye Consultants; WTKR) $1,000 Table (Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $250 EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2012/13 Business Education Series 26 education sessions annually Series Presenting (Exclusive: South University) $3,500 Series Gold (Exclusive) $1,500 Hospitality (Jason s Deli) $1,000 Membership101 Series Presenting (Exclusive) $1,750 Gold (3: Dale Carnegie Training of Eastern Virginia) $650 Tabletop Exhibitor (Multiple) $125 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPPORTUNITIES SBDC NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training Courses Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Gold (2) $3,000 Silver (4) $1,000 Program (Multiple) $250 SBDC Owning Your Own Business Courses Gold (2) $1,000 Silver (Multiple) $500 Program Sponsor $250 SBDC Government Contracting Seminars Gold (2) $1,000 Silver (Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $250 NETWORKING & LEAD EXCHANGE EVENTS 2012 Morning Schmooze 12 events annually Series Presenting (Exclusive) $1,750 Monthly Host (12) $ Business After Hours Series 12 events annually Series Presenting (Exclusive) $2,500 Host (Exclusive per event) $400 Marketplace Exhibitor Table (Multiple) $75 (Holiday Gala $125) 2012 Chamber Connect Series events annually Presenting (Exclusive) $1,000 Hospitality (Exclusive: Fulton Bank) $ Speed Networking four events annually Presenting (Exclusive) $500 OUTINGS (rain or shine) 2012 Beach Bash Presenting (Exclusive) $3,500 Hospitality (3) $2,500 Military (Exclusive) $2,500 Gold (Multiple) $1,000 Silver (Multiple) $500 Bronze (Multiple) $300 Tabletop Exhibitor (Multiple) $ Hampton Roads Golf Outing with Hampton Roads Sports Commission Presenting (Exclusive) $3,500 Lunch Sponsor (Exclusive)$2,500 Hat Sponsor (Exclusive) $2,500 Gold (3) $2,000 Sign Sponsor (Multiple) SYNC757, The Chamber s Young $1,500 Professionals Program Silver (3) $1,250 Team & Hole (Multiple) 2012 Sync757 Partners $700 Platinum (Exclusive) Hospitality (3; one per $7,500 cart) $500 Gold (3) $3,500 Hole-in-one (Bayside Silver (Multiple) Harley Davidson) $500 $2,000 Team (Multiple) $500 Longest Drive/Straightest Sync Hot Topics & Drive/Closest-To-The- Cold Sandwiches Series Pin (6) $300 Series (Exclusive) Hole (10) $250 $1,000 Individual Golfer Hospitality (Exclusive: (Multiple) $150 Jason s Deli) $750 CITY SPECIFIC EVENTS 2012 Marian P. Whitehurst Award and Volunteer Recognition Presenting (Exclusive) $2,500 Gold (Multiple) $1,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,000 Bronze (Table- Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $ Portsmouth Education Event Presenting (Exclusive) $2,500 Gold (Exclusive) $1,500 Media (Exclusive: Cox Communications) $1,000 Silver (Multiple) $1,000 Bronze (Multiple) $500 Program (Multiple) $ Chesapeake State of the Schools Presenting (Exclusive) $3,500 Host (Exclusive) $2,000 Media (Exclusive) $1,000 Gold (Multiple) $1,000 Table (Multiple) $500 Program Sponsor (Multiple) $250 LEAD HAMPTON ROADS OPPORTUNITIES Tournament Of Leaders Golf Outing Presenting (Exclusive) $5, th Hole Party (Exclusive) $3,500 Beverage (Exclusive) $2,000 Lunch (Exclusive) $1,500 The Ultimate Leader (Multiple) $1,000 Leader Foursome (Multiple) $500 Hole (Multiple) $ Bravo! A Celebration Of Visionary Leadership Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Spirited Sponsor (2; Dinner & Wine) $2,000 Visionary Sponsor (Multiple) $1,500 Corporate Table (Multiple) $ LEAD Newsletter & Alumni Directory Newsletter Gold (4; one per issue) $3,000 Alumni Directory (3) $3,000 38

4 2012 LEAD Opening Night Presenting (Exclusive) $1,500 Gold (Multiple) $500 Silver (Multiple) $250 LEAD Flagship Program Class of 2012 Presenting (12; exclusive per session) $1,000 Lunch (12; exclusive per session) $ excel - Leadership Training For High School Students Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Gold (Multiple) $2,000 Tuition Sponsor (Multiple) $ Conversations With Leaders Presenting (Exclusive) $2,000 Silver (4; exclusive per event) $300 FUSION Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Imagine Hampton Roads! Champion Sponsor (4; one per forum) $1,500 Access Hampton Roads! Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Dinner Sponsor (Exclusive) $3,000 Bus Tour Sponsor (Exclusive) $2,500 Reception Sponsor (Exclusive) $2,000 Access Hampton Roads! Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Dinner Sponsor - $3,000 Reception Sponsor - $2,000 Bus Tour Sponsor - $2,500 Board Partnership Initiative Presenting (Exclusive) $1,500 Gold (2) $500 HAMPTON ROADS SPORTS COMMISSION OPPORTUNITIES Hampton Roads Sports Commission Membership Packages Platinum (Membership) $5,000, or $9000 for two years Gold (Membership) $3,000, or $5,000 for two years Silver (Membership) $1,250 Bronze (Membership) $500 Team Player (Membership) $ Hampton Roads Celebration of College Football Presenting (Exclusive) $5,000 Player Of The Year Sponsor (2; offense & defense) $3,000 Gold (Multiple) $2,500 Silver (Multiple) $1,500 Table (Multiple) $ Hampton Roads Golf Outing with Hampton Roads Chamber Presenting (Exclusive) $3,500 Lunch Sponsor (Exclusive)$2,500 Hat Sponsor (Exclusive) $2,500 Gold (3) $2,000 Sign Sponsor (Multiple) $1,500 Silver (3) $1,250 Team & Hole (Multiple) $700 Hospitality (3; one per cart) $500 Hole-in-one (Bayside Harley Davidson) $500 Team (Multiple) $500 Longest Drive/Straightest Drive/Closest-To-The- Pin (6) $300 Hole (10) $250 Individual Golfer (Multiple) $150 ADVERTISING AND PUBLICATIONS CONTACT Option 1 $250 Option 2 $350 Option 3 $350 econnect Issue Sponsor (Exclusive per issue) $500 HamptonRoadsChamber.com Site Sponsor (3) $3000/Year, or $1600/ six months Member Directory Home Page banner ad $3500/year Member Directory Category Banner (Exclusive per period) Ad $100/month, or $250/three months Page Sponsor (Exclusive per page) $150/Month; $400/Three Months; $750/six months Event Page Sponsor (Exclusive per page) $150/month This is Hampton Roads 15 sizes and placements available please contact Chamber for rates and ad specs MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE CHAMBER HRBizPAC Trustee $1000 (26 employees or more) Trustee $500 (25 employees or less) Trustee $250 individual Donation $ Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation (501 (c )(3) Donation $ Chamber Places & Spaces Classrooms A & B $3,500/year Executive Conference Room $2,500/Year Library $2,000/year President s Conference Room $1,500/year Committees & Initiatives Governmental Affairs Committee Marketing, Communications & Membership Committee Armed Forces Committee Sync757, The Young Professionals Program o Visionary $500 o Leader $250 39

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6 Program Partners Program partners support a specific scope of work for the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Program Partners are recognized across multiple events. Legislative Affairs Partners Sync757 Partners Military Partners Small Business Partners 41

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8 Legislative Affairs Partners Target Audience: Elected Officials Target Industries for Sponsorship: Elected Officials Past Sponsors: BB&T Clark Nexsen Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Verizon Communications The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce has proven efficacy in affecting change that is positive for local business. Through its full-time advocacy efforts and ongoing partnership with the Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce has most recently defeated the Homestead Exemption and succeeded in getting an alternative to the proposed abolition of the Dealer Discount program sponsored and passed through Virginia s Senate. Join the winning team! Highlights Network with area business leaders at multiple legislative and public policy events Gain access to local, state and federal elected officials Contact Candace Reid, ; creid@hrccva.com Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com 43

9 Legislative Affairs Partners Platinum Partner - $7,500 (Exclusive) Company logo on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses for legislative and public policy events. Company logo on event flier to 1,700+ Chamber Members for legislative and public policy events. Full page ad on outside back cover of the 2013 Legislative Proposals publication Placement of logo on event programs of seated legislative events at legislative & public policy events One table of eight to Congressional Luncheon Twelve reservations to Legislative Reception Gold Partner - $5,000 (Exclusive) Company name on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses for legislative and public policy events. Company name on event flier to 1,700+ Chamber Members for legislative and public policy events. Full page ad on inside back cover of the 2013 Legislative Proposals publication Placement of logo on event programs of seated legislative events at legislative & public policy events One table of eight to Congressional Luncheon Eight reservations to Legislative Reception Silver Partner - $2,500 (Two) Half page ad on inside of the 2013 Legislative Proposals publication s of seated legislative events at legislative & public policy events Six reservations to Congressional Luncheon Four reservations to Legislative Reception 44

10 2012 Sync757 Partners Target Audience: Young Professionals Target Industries for Sponsorship: Members who employ large numbers of young professionals Members with demographics focused towards young professionals Our mission is to create prosperity for emerging generations by connecting them to the Hampton Roads community through enhancing leadership roles, providing career development opportunities, and building relationships through social interaction. Every year, several hundred new college graduates enter the workforce. Sync757 gives these emerging leaders the voice to become involved in the community, bring innovative ideas and modern events to Hampton Roads, and bridge the gap between generations. Sync757 is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Highlights Gain access to a growing consumer market More than 500 members More than 10 events per year at which to network and grow your business Contact Lindsey Sigafoos, ; lsigafoos@hrccva.com Juan Johnson, ; jjohnson@hrccva.com 45

11 2012 Sync757 Partners Platinum Partner - $5,000 (Exclusive) Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses Prominent placement of logo on event fliers to more than 1,700 member firms Prominent placement of logo on website with link VIP guest for Sync757 events Opportunity to display company literature at Sync757 events Gold Partner - $3,000 (Three) Placement of logo on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses Placement of logo on event fliers faxed to more than 1,700 member firms Placement of logo on website with link VIP guest for Sync757 events Opportunity to display company literature at Sync757 events Silver Partner - $1,000 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses s faxed to more than 1,700 member firms Placement of company name on website with link VIP guest for Sync757 events Bronze Partner - $500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s to 5,000+ addresses VIP guest for Sync757 events 46

12 2012 Military Partners Target Audience: Military Personnel Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel Long recognizing the undeniable impact defense spending and the U.S. military s presence locally have on the local economy, the Chamber established several military recognition events, some dating back more than half a century, to give the business community an opportunity to express their appreciation to those who serve this country and have put Hampton Roads on the map. Past Sponsors: Bank of America GEICO Lockheed Martin Omni Financial Regent University Saint Leo University But it s more than defense spending and economic impact, it s about the opportunity for the business community, as a whole, to celebrate and honor the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to preserve our liberty. Military Events Military Recognition Receptions (2) Virginia Beach Armed Forces Luncheon Military Citizen of the Year Awards Luncheon Highlights Receive recognition at multiple military events representing the entire region In 2011, Chamber military events honored more than 300 military personnel at four events Contact Candace Reid, ; creid@hrccva.com Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com 47

13 2012 Military Partners Platinum Partner - $10,000 (Exclusive) Military Recognition Reception Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed during event Company logo placed on certificate presented to honorees May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 20 reservations Virginia Beach Armed Forces Luncheon Placement of company on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Recognition from the podium May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table of eight (Five military guests and three sponsor guests) Silver Partner - $3,000 (Two) Placement of company name on military event program at military events 12 reservations to both of the 2011/2012 Military Recognition Receptions (APR & AUG) Two reservations to the Virginia Beach Armed Services awards (JULY) Table of ten at the 2011 Military Citizen of the year luncheon (OCT) Bronze Partner- $1,000 (Four) Sold to: Regent University Placement of company name on military event program at military events Five reservations to both of the 2012 Military Recognition Receptions (APR & AUG) Two reservations to the Virginia Beach Armed Services awards (JULY) Two reservations to the 2011 Military Citizen of the year luncheon (OCT) Military Citizen of the Year Awards Luncheon Sold to: USA Discounters CEO seated at head table Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company name displayed at event May present gift to winner Two tables of ten (Four military guests including MCOY nominee and six sponsor guests at both) Gold Partner - $6,500 (Exclusive) Sold to: GEICO Placement of logo on military event broadcast s Placement of logo on military event outside event advertising Placement of logo on military event flier Placement of logo on military event program at military events 20 reservations to both of the 2011/2012 Military Recognition Receptions (APR & AUG) Four reservations to the Virginia Beach Armed Services awards (JULY) Table of ten at the 2011 Military Citizen of the year luncheon (OCT) 48

14 2012 Small Business Partners Target Audience: Military Personnel Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel The Chamber s new Small Business Partners will help underwrite the Chamber s small business programs and events for a year and subsidize memberships for small business applicants. The programs and events with the small business in mind include Morning Schmooze, Business After Hours, Chamber Connects, the Business Education Series and the Chamber s signature event The Small Business of the Year Awards. Small Business Impact on the US Economy The estimated $29.6 million small businesses in the United States Employ just over half of the country s private sector workforce Hire 40% of high tech workers, such as scientists, engineers and computer workers Include 52% home-based businesses and 2% franchises Represent 97.3% of all the exporters of goods Represent 99.7% of all employer firms Generate a majority of the innovations that come from United States companies Source: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, September 2009 Where do small business owners go for advice? 27 percent go to Chambers of Commerce Source: American Express ( 49

15 Small Business Partners Program Partner - $10,000 (Three) CEO participates in development of criteria and selection of small business applicants for membership support and participates in annual Partner s Reception at the Chamber Placement of logo on Chamber website s small business page Placement of logo on Business Education Series (monthly to 5,000 contacts) and Small Business of the Year Awards (four times yearly to 5,000+ contacts) broadcast s Recognition at all Business Education Series sessions, Morning Schmoozes, Business After Hours, and Chamber Connects. Placement of company name on monthly broadcast s for networking events (Suggested copy: These events brought to you, in part, by Small Business Partner ) Placement of company name on monthly broadcast faxes for networking events (Suggested copy: These events brought to you, in part, by Small Business Partner ) Placement of logo on Small Business of the Year Awards event program Table of eight in preferred seating at Small Business of the Year Awards Recogntion from podium at Small Business of the Year Awards 50

16 Signature Events Signature Event Program Package...53 Signature Event Table Package...55 Professional Women s Leadership Luncheon Series...57 Small Business of the Year Awards...59 LHR State of the Region...61 CEO Welcome Breakfast...63 Legislative Reception...65 Annual Meeting of the Membership...67 Hampton Roads Business Brief...69 State of the City Series

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18 2012/13 Signature Event Program Sponsor Package Projected Attendance: 5,550 over 5 events Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is offering its members a special Signature Event Program Sponsor package for its signature events. Members who take advantage of the Signature Event Program Sponsor package receive a substantial discount on the total package over individual sponsorships. Past Sponsors: Bank of America Save $250 on 9 Signature Events 2012 CEO Welcome Breakfast 2012 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon 2012 Annual Meeting of the Membership 2013 Hampton Roads Business Brief 2013 State of the City Series (five programs) Contact Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com 53

19 2012/13 Signature Event Program Sponsor Package Signature Event Program Sponsor Package - $2,000 Save $250 with the purchase of the Signature Event Program Sponsor Package 2013 State of the City Series (five programs)... $1, CEO Welcome Breakfast... $ Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon... $ Hampton Roads Business Brief... $ Annual Meeting of the Membership... $250 TOTAL COST INDIVIDUALLY... $2,250 54

20 2012/13 Signature Event Table Sponsor Package Projected Attendance: 5,550 over 5 events Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: Past Sponsors: Old Point National Bank The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is offering its members a special Signature Event Table Sponsor package for its signature events. Members who take advantage of the Signature Event Table Sponsor package receive a substantial discount on the total package over individual sponsorships. Save $500 on 9 Signature Events 2012 CEO Welcome Breakfast 2012 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon 2012 Annual Meeting of the Membership 2013 Hampton Roads Business Brief 2013 State of the City Series (five programs) Contact Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com 55

21 2012/13 Signature Event Table Sponsor Package 2012 Signature Event Table Sponsor Package $6,150 Save $500 when you buy the Signature Event Table Sponsor Package! Benefits: Reserved table for 8-10 guests at each event (ten events total) and company name in the program at the following signature events: 2012 Annual Meeting of the Membership (10) $850 December Hampton Roads Business Brief (8) $600 January State of the City Series (five at $700) (10) $3,500 February April Small Business of the Year Awards (8) $600 May LEAD State of the Region Address (two events) (10) $600 ONE event (select either Peninsula or Southside) October CEO Welcome Breakfast (8) $500 November 2012 TOTAL COST INDIVIDUALLY $6,650 56

22 2012 Professional Women s Leadership Luncheon February 14, 2012 Series Projected Attendance: 150+ per luncheon Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: New in 2011, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce will presents a quarterly Professional Women s Leadership Luncheon Speaker Series. The first speaker in the series was Colleen Barrett, Chairman Emerita, former President and Corporate Secretary of Southwest Airlines, and co-author of Lead With LUV, which she co-authored with Ken Blanchard (The One Minute Manager). The second speaker in the series will be Ann Delaney, Attorney and Founding Partner, Delaney & Delaney, LLC and author of Politics for Dummies. Past Sponsors: Community Bank Freedom Automotive Long Jewelers MANCON Merrill Lynch Norfolk Airport Authority Southwest Airlines The Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry Tidewater Home Funding, LLC Virginia Eye Consultants WTKR-TV Highlights Network with more than 200 local women executives Hear from national women executives at the top of their field Contact Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Pearl Smith; pearls9@cox.net 57

23 2012 Professional Women s Leadership Luncheon Series Luncheon Sponsor - $1,000 (Industry exclusive) Sold to: Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry; MANCON, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Eye Consultants, and WTKR CEO seated at head table next to keynote speaker Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed in ballroom Opportunity to distribute corporate literature at event Table exhibit space at event in pre-function area (by request) Table of eight in preferred seating at luncheon Table Sponsor - $500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on event program Table of eight at luncheon of your choice Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Placement of company name on event program Two reservations to luncheon of your choice 58

24 2012 Small Business of the Year Awards May 2012 This signature event recognizes one business from each of the five Southside Hampton Roads cities as Small Business of the Year. From those five, one is chosen as the overall regional Small Business of the Year. This special company will go on to represent Hampton Roads in the national business competition. The Top 10 to Watch, a group of small businesses who are nominated by the business community for growth & innovation will be recognized at the luncheon as well as a local leader in small business. Highlights Virginia Eye Consultants (Norfolk) named 2011 Small Business of the Year Held during Small Business week, the 2011 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon featured Congressman Scott Rigell as its speaker More than 300 people in attendance New in 2012 the YEA! Award will be presented to an exceptional Young Entrepreneur Contact Lindsey Sigafoos, ; lsigafoos@hrccva.com Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Projected Attendance: 300 Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: Past Sponsors: American Indoor Karting Bank Of America Chesapeake Economic Development Dept. City of Suffolk Dept. of Economic Development Classic Air's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Cox Business DZ Atlantic, Inc. Eastern Virginia Family & Cometic Dentistry Fulton Bank Southern Division Global Supply Solutions, LLC Huddle Up Management HVAC Warehouse Image Business Interiors Impressions in Print, Inc. Inside Business Jumpn G's Ice Cream Inc. Klett Consulting Group, Inc Monarch Bank Norfolk Development Department Old Point National Bank Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Conference Ctr. ShepelleWatkinsWhite, Consulting & Law, PLLC Signs By Tomorrow - Chesapeake Skydive Suffolk, Inc. SunTrust Bank The Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media TowneBank Valkyrie Enterprises LLC Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Dept. of Economic Development Virginia Eye Consultants 59

25 2012 Small Business of the Year Awards Presenting Series Sponsor - $7,500 (Exclusive) Sold to: Monarch Bank CEO seated at head table next to keynote speaker Opportunity for CEO to introduce speaker Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event List of event attendees on request Table of eight in preferred seating Media Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Inside Business CEO seated at head table Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating Leadership Award - $3,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Impressions in Print The Leadership Award will carry the name and logo of the company CEO seated at head table Opportunity for CEO to present award to winner Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating Gold Sponsor - $3,000 (Multiple) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of eight Table Sponsor - $500 (Multiple) Table of eight Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Two reservations YEA! Award - $3,000 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating 60

26 2012 LEAD Hampton Roads State of the Region Address October 2012 Projected Attendance: 800 Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: Members who do business on the Southside The 13 th Annual State of the Region Breakfast, produced by LEAD Hampton Roads, provides the area s premier review of the region s economics strengths, challenges and interrelationships. Dr. James E. Koch, president emeritus and professor of economics at Old Dominion University, presents the address based on the annual report produced by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University. A printed report is distributed to all attendees at this event. LEAD Hampton Roads is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber Foundation. Highlights Issues covered included defense spending, healthcare regulations, and housing & education. The cities of Hampton Roads are largely interdependent and transportation is key to the success of the region. Over 800 people in attendance Past Sponsors: Bon Secours Virginia Health System Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering Cox Communications, LLC Damuth Trane Lockheed Martin M.H. West & Co. Optima Health Plans of Sentara Healthcare Saint Leo University - South Hampton Roads Wilcox & Savage, PC Contact Angela Blackwell Carter, ; acarter@hrccva.com Margaret Wilcox, ; mwilcox@hrccva.com 61

27 2012 LEAD Hampton Roads State of the Region Address (2 Events) Presenting Series Sponsor - $9,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Optima Health Plans CEO seated at head table at each event CEO invited to make opening remarks at each event Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on LHR website with link at each event Company logo displayed at each event Table of ten at each event Platinum Sponsor - $6,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Bon Secours Virginia Health System CEO seated at head table at each event Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on LHR website with link at each event Company logo displayed at each event Table of ten at each event Media Sponsor - $2,500 (Exclusive) Sold to: Cox Communications, LLC CEO seated at head table at each event Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on LHR website with link at each event Company logo displayed at each event Table of ten at each event Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on LHR website with link at one event Table of ten at one event Table Sponsor - $600 (Multiple) Placement company name in the event program Table of ten at one event Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (Multiple) CEO seated at head table at each event Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on LHR website with link at each event Company logo displayed at each event Table of ten at each event 62

28 CEO Welcome Event November 2012 Projected Attendance: 200+ Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: This extremely popular event sells out every year. The CEO Welcome was established to recognize individuals in Hampton Roads who have moved into the top position in their company, command or organization within the past year. In 2011, more than 25 individuals were recognized including military, business and non-profit leaders. Highlights CEOs from area firms in attendance Keynote speaker provides uplifting message Special pre-event networking with the area s newest leaders Contact Jan Burton, ; jburton@hrccva.com Past Sponsors: Bank Of America BB&T- Lowery D. Finley Bon Secours Virginia Health System Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP Christian Broadcasting Network Cox Communications, LLC Dale Carnegie Training/Wade Powell & Assoc., Inc. DRA/Recruiting & Staffing Solutions a Don Richards Associates Company Inside Business Jerome S. Blackman, MD, PC Monarch Bank PNC Bank Regent University USA Discounters, Ltd. Willcox & Savage, PC 63

29 CEO Welcome Event Presenting Sponsor - $3,500 (Exclusive) Sold to: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP CEO seated at head table next to keynote speaker CEO seated at head table and invited to make opening remarks Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating (to include one honoree and seven sponsor guests) Host Sponsor - $3,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Christian Broadcasting Network CEO seated at head table and invited to give invocation Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating (to include one honoree and seven sponsor guests) Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (Two) Sold to: CEO seated at head table Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating (to include one honoree and seven sponsor guests) Media Sponsor - $2,500 (Two) Sold to: Cox Communications and Inside Business CEO seated at the head table Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Table of eight in preferred seating (to include one honoree and seven sponsor guests) Silver Sponsor - $1,250 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on website with link Table of eight (to include one honoree and seven sponsor guests) Table Sponsor - $650 (Multiple) Table of eight Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Two reservations 64

30 2012 Legislative Reception October 2012 Projected Attendance: 225 Target Audience: Elected Officials Target Industries for Sponsorship: Elected Officials This reception for local legislators and members of the business community is designed to give leaders an opportunity to meet legislators prior to the beginning of the General Assembly session and the election cycle. This event has sold out since 2006! Highlights Network with local Business Executives Gain access to local, state, and federal Legislators and elected officials Past Sponsors: BB&T Bon Secours Virginia Health System Charter Business Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering Distinctive Gourmet Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP KITCO Fiber Optics McGuireWoods LLP Real Estate Information Network Inc. Signal 88 Security The Runnymede Corp. Verizon Communications Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. WBR Insurance Agency LLC Contact Candace Reid, ; 65

31 2012 Legislative Reception Title Sponsor - $10,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Company name on event Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on website with link Recognition from the podium Company logo displayed at event 30 reservations to the reception Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 (Two) Sold to: Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on website with link Recognition from the podium Company logo displayed event 20 reservations to the reception Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Recognition from the podium Six reservations to the reception Bronze Sponsor - $600 (Multiple) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broad s Placement of company name on website Recognition from the podium Four reservations to the reception Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (Multiple) Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on website with link Recognition from the podium Ten reservations to the reception 66

32 2012 Annual Meeting of the Membership December 2012 The Chamber s premier annual event for the membership is a luncheon with legislators, state government officials and the most influential business people of Hampton Roads. At the 2012 Annual Meeting, learn the latest news from the Chamber and celebrate the year s achievements in business. Highlights Business meeting where full membership is updated on the latest news from the Chamber Installation of officers and recognition of volunteers Featured keynote speaker Chamber s largest gathering of elected officials and constitutional officers. Contact Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Projected Attendance: 900 Target Audience: Local Elected Officials Target Industries for Sponsorship: Past Sponsors: Bank Of America BB&T Bon Secours Virginia Health System Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Christian Broadcasting Network Clancy & Theys Construction Co. Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering Community Bank Cox Communications, LLC Elizabeth River Crossings Fulton Bank Southern Division GEICO GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. Hourigan Construction Corp. Hunton & Williams LLP McGuireWoods LLP Navy League Newport News Shipbuilding OfficeMax Old Dominion University Portsmouth Department of Economic Devel. Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. Optima Health Plans South University STIHL Inc. SunTrust Bank The Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media Tidewater Community College TowneBank Virginia Beach Dept. of Economic Devel. Wells Fargo Willcox & Savage, PC Williams Mullen Wolcott Rivers Gates 67

33 2012 Annual Meeting of the Membership Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 (Exclusive) CEO seated at head table next to keynote speaker Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on printed invitation Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed in ballroom Opportunity to distribute corporate literature at event Table of ten in preferred seating at which the local, state or federal elected official of your choice (based on availability) will sit with 9 of your guests Host Sponsor - $8,000 (Exclusive) Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on printed invitation Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will sit with 9 of your guests Platinum Sponsor - $6,500 (Two) Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on printed invitation Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guests Speaker Sponsor - $6,000 (Two) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on printed invitation Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guest Media Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Cox Communications Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on printed invitation Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guest Gold Sponsor - $5,000 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company on outside event advertising Placement of company logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guest Centerpiece Sponsor - $4,000 (Exclusive) Provide table centerpieces upon Chamber approval Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of ten A/V Sponsor - $4,000 (Exclusive) Provide audio/visual services at event Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of ten Silver Sponsor - $2,500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guest Legislative Table Sponsor - $1,200 (Multiple) Table of ten at which a local, state or federal elected official will be seated with 9 of your guest Table Sponsor - $850 (Multiple) Table of ten 68

34 2013 Hampton Roads Business Brief January 2013 Projected Attendance: 150 Target Audience: Target Industries for Sponsorship: All Members The new Hampton Roads Business Brief will drills down on the state of a specific economic driver in our region. An annual breakfast event, the Business Brief focuses on a different key element in our economy each year. The Chamber s Brief has quickly gained status as the authority on economic issues and has become a key forum for elected officials, municipal, community and business leaders to discuss economic drivers in Hampton Roads. Highlights Network with more than 100 area business leaders Get up to date information and current trends in local economic factors from content experts Past Sponsors: Bank of America Bon Secours Va. Health System Chesapeake Regional Medical Center City of Norfolk Damuth Trane Eastern Virginia Medical School Hourigan Construction Corp. ITA International Norfolk Waterside Marriott Old Point National Bank Saint Leo University Sheraton Norfolk Waterside SunTrust Bank Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. Wells Fargo Contact Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Sarah Martin Lampert, ; smartin@hrccva.com 69

35 2013 Hampton Roads Business Brief Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Bank of America CEO seated at head table CEO to introduces speakers Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating Gold Sponsor - $3,000 (Exclusive) Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event Table of eight in preferred seating Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Three) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event Table of eight Bronze Sponsor - $750 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Table of eight Table Sponsor - $500 (Multiple) Table of eight Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Two reservations 70

36 2013 State of the City Series Norfolk Chesapeake Virginia Beach Portsmouth Suffolk The Chamber s State of the City Series has become the preferred forum for elected officials and mayors to communicate with their constituents. They are often sold out events! The State of the City addresses are annual updates of each city s progress over the past year and agenda for the year to come. Each address is held in the featured city and is given by the mayor of that city to members of the business community. Highlights The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce State of the City Series attracts more than 3,000 attendees each year. The five events include networking, access to elected officials in local government and timely keynote addresses presented by the Mayor of each municipality. Contact Sharon Dail, ; sdail@hrccva.com Sarah Martin, ; smartin@hrccva.com Projected Attendance: 3,000+ over 5 events Target Audience: Regional leaders and area business owners Target Industries for Sponsorship: Past Sponsors: Bank of America BB&T Bon Secours Virginia Health System Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Christian Broadcasting Network City of Chesapeake City of Norfolk City of Portsmouth City of Suffolk City of Virginia Beach Clark Nexsen Community Bank Cox Communications, LLC Elizabeth River Crossings Farm Fresh FIGG/Lane Fulton Bank Southern Division GEICO GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc. Hourigan Construction Corp. Hunton & Williams LLP Kotarides Developers LeClair Ryan McGuireWoods LLP Merrill Lynch Norfolk Academy Norfolk Collegiate Norfolk State University Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Old Dominion University Old Dominion Steel Container Old Point National Bank Opportunity Inc. of Hampton Roads Portsmouth Dept. Economic Development Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. RBC Bank Regent University Saint Mary's Home for Disabled Children Sentara Optima Health Plans STIHL Inc. SunTrust Bank The Virginian-Pilot Tidewater Community College TowneBank USA Discounters, Ltd. Verizon Communications Virginia Beach Convention Center & Distinctive Gourmet Virginia Beach Dept. of Economic Development Wells Fargo Willcox & Savage, PC Williams Mullen 71

37 2013 State of the City Series Series Sponsor Sold by the series only, all Series Sponsors enjoy raising their profile in each of the five cities served by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Whether you are an established leader in the community, or striving to increase your market share in any one of the cities, a series sponsorship is the best value for your marketing dollars. Presenting Series Sponsor - $30,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: CEO seated at head table CEO introduces speaker Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at events List of event attendees on request Table of ten in preferred seating at each of the five events Platinum Series Sponsor - $17,500 (Exclusive) CEO seated at head table next to keynote speaker Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at events List of event attendees on request Table of ten in preferred seating at each of the five events Gold Series Sponsor - $15,000 (Exclusive) CEO seated at head table Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at events Table of ten in preferred seating at each of the five events Silver Series Sponsor - $10,000 (Two) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company logo on website with link Company logo displayed at events Table of ten in preferred seating at each of the five events ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bronze Sponsor - $2,500 (Multiple available per city) Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at the city event of your choice Table of ten at selected event Table Sponsor - $700 (Multiple available per city) Table of ten at selected event Program Sponsor - $250 Two reservations at selected event Media Series Sponsor - $15,000 (Exclusive) Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at events Table of ten in preferred seating at each of the five events 72

38 Military Events Military Recognition Reception...75 Virginia Beach Armed Forces Luncheon...77 Military Citizen of the Year Award...79 State of the Military Forum

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40 April 14, 2012 August 16, 2012 Military Recognition Reception There are two receptions each year honoring enlisted military personnel from all of the Hampton Roads commands. These receptions provide an excellent opportunity to network with members of the armed forces community. The receptions are held in April and August. Highlights More than 200 military personnel honored at the April and August Military Recognition Receptions Events are held at the conveniently located Norfolk Waterside Marriott Contact Candace Reid, ; Projected Attendance: 400 Target Audience: Military Personnel Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel Past Sponsors: Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads Bon Secours Virginia Health System Bryant & Stratton College City of Norfolk Cox Communications, LLC Distinctive Gourmet Dunkin Donuts ECPI University First Command-Rick Amelon GEICO Gordon Biersch JPM Financial Services Lockheed Martin Corp. Navy Federal Credit Union Norfolk State University Norfolk Waterside Marriott Norfolk Wholesale Floral Corp. Northrop Grumman Corp. Northrop Grumman Corporation (TRADOC, USAF, NASA) Rowena's, Inc. Saint Leo University Tidewater Home Funding, LLC Titanium Productions USAA USA Discounters, Ltd. VA Mortgage Center.com VSA Resorts, LLC 75

41 Military Recognition Reception Series Host Sponsor $10,000 - (Exclusive) Sold to: Norfolk Waterside Marriott This sponsorship provides event venue and refreshments Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Prominent placement Logo displayed during event Logo placed on certificate presented to honorees May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 40 reservations Series Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 (Exclusive) CEO participates in honoree reception line Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on outside event advertising Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Prominent placement of logo displayed during event Logo placed on certificate presented to honorees May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 30 reservations Series Gold Sponsor - $4,000 (Three) Sold to: City of Norfolk Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed during event Company logo placed on certificate presented to honorees May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 20 reservations Series Media Sponsor - $4,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Cox Communications, LLC Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on outside event advertising Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed during event Company logo placed on certificate presented to honorees May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 20 reservations May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 20 reservations Event Silver Sponsor - $1,650 (Multiple) Sold to: USA Discounters Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on website with link Logo displayed during event May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) 15 reservations Event Bronze Sponsor - $650 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on outside event advertising Placement of company name on website May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table exhibit space at event (inside ballroom) Ten reservations Event Gift Sponsor - $400 (Multiple) All gift sponsors donate a minimum of 350 items valued at $400 to be included in the honoree gift bags or $250 cash which will be used towards the purchase of gifts for honorees. Promotional item for honorees in gift bag Two reservations Event Exhibitor Sponsor - $350 (Multiple) Table exhibit at event (outside ballroom) May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Eight reservations Event Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Two reservations 76

42 Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon July 25, 2012 Special recognition of outstanding military personnel from Naval Air Station Oceana, JEB Little Creek/ Fort Story, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, and Dam Neck Fleet Combat Training Center are the highlight of this luncheon Highlights 130 military personnel were honored from all Virginia Beach Military Commands Captain Charles Stuppard, USN, Commanding Officer, JEB Little Creek/ Fort Story offered remarks at the 2011 program Contact Jan Burton; Projected Attendance: 200 Target Audience: Military Personnel Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel Members that work with military or would like to work with military Past Sponsors: Bank of America Bryant & Stratton College City of Virginia Beach Damuth Trane Distinctive Gourmet ECPI University Farm Fresh, Inc. Hampton Roads Mil. & Fed. Facilities Alliance GEICO Hourigan Construction Corp. ITT Technical Institute Lockheed Martin Military Newspapers of Virginia Navy Federal Credit Union Regent University South University St. Leo University Trinity Tattoo Co. USAA USA Discounters, Ltd. Vanguard Industries East, Inc. Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Convention Center 77

43 Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: USA Discounters CEO seated at head table Prominent placement of logo broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Recognition from the podium May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table of eight (Five military guests and three sponsor guests) Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (Two) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Recognition from the podium May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table of eight (Five military guests and three sponsor guests) Table Sponsor - $500 (Multiple) May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table of eight (Five military guests and three sponsor guests) Gift Sponsor - $400 (Multiple) All gift sponsors donate a minimum of 150 items to be valued at $400 to be included in the honoree gift bags or $400 cash which will be used towards the purchase of gifts for the honorees. May include promotional item for honorees Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Two reservations Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Multiple) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link May include promotional item in gift bag for honorees Table of eight (Five military guests and three sponsor guests) 78

44 Military Citizen of the Year October 12, Held in conjunction with Fleet Week and the Navy s Annual Birthday Celebration, at the Military Citizen of the Year (MCOY) luncheon, honors the Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year. This award is presented to the enlisted military individual whose personal and public contributions have had the most positive effect on the Hampton Roads community. The luncheon also gives the City of Norfolk and the business community the opportunity to show its appreciation for the military presence here in Hampton Roads. Highlights The 21 men and women nominated for the 2011 Awards completed a combined effort of more than 9,000 hours of volunteer service locally 2011 s winners were Information Systems Technician 1 st Class James Halleran and Construction Mechanic 1 st Class James Network with more than 150 military personnel in business atmosphere Contact Candace Reid, ; creid@hrccva.com Projected Attendance: 250+ Target Audience: Military Personnel and Family Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel Members that are doing business with the military or would like to do business with the military Past Sponsors: BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Inc. Bon Secours Virginia Health System Bryant & Stratton College City of Norfolk Cox Communications, LLC Dale Carnegie Training Distinctive Gourmet ECPI University GEICO ITA International JPM Financial Services KITCO Fiber Optics Lockheed Martin MacArthur Center Military Newspapers of Virginia Navy Federal Credit Union Navy League Northrop Grumman Corp. (TRADOC, USAF, NASA) Old Dominion University Papa Murphy's Regent University Tidewater Community College Troy University-Atlantic Region United Services Automobile Assn. USA Discounters, Ltd.

45 Military Citizen of the Year Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: City of Norfolk CEO seated at head table Opportunity for CEO to make opening and closing remarks Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Company logo displayed at event May include item in nominee gift bags Three tables of ten (Four military guests including MCOY nominee and six sponsor guest at each) Gold Sponsor - $3,000 (Two) Sold to: USA Discounters CEO seated at head table Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Company name displayed at event May include item in nominee gift bags Two tables of ten (Four military guests including MCOY nominee and six sponsor guests at both) Media Sponsor - $3,000 (Exclusive) Sold to: Cox Communications Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event May include item in nominee gift bags Two tables of ten (Four military guests including MCOY nominee and six sponsor guests at both) Silver Sponsor - $1,650 (Four) Sold to: Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed at event May include item in nominee gift bags Table of ten (Four military guests including MCOY nominee and six sponsor guests) Caption Table Sponsor - $700 (Multiple) May include item in nominee gift bags Table of ten (Four military guests and six sponsor guests) Gift Sponsor - $400 (Multiple) All gift sponsors donate a minimum of 50 items to be valued at $400 to be included in the honoree gift bags or $400 cash which will be used towards the purchase of gifts for the honorees. May include item in nominee gift bags Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) Two reservations 80

46 State Of The Military Forum 2012 TBD Projected Attendance: 200 Target Audience: Military Personnel Target Industries for Sponsorship: Government Contractors Colleges/Universities Military Personnel The State of the Military Forum is a new offering from the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce to respond to the growing need for open communication and strategic planning with our colleagues in uniform. The State of the Military Forum will offer members of the business community a closer look at the impact the Armed Forces community has on the Hampton Roads community as a whole. Top area military leaders will provide attendees with the area s only comprehensive review of the region s inter-relationships, strengths and challenges and it will also provide an insightful look into the close relationship between the military and our local industry and economy. Highlights NEW FOR 2012! Contact Candace Reid, ; creid@hrccva.com 81

47 State Of The Military Presenting Sponsor - $3,500 (Exclusive) CEO seated at head table Prominent placement of logo on broadcast s Prominent placement of logo on event flier Prominent placement of logo on event program Prominent placement of logo on website with link Logo displayed during event Table of ten with eight company representatives and two military personnel Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (Three) Placement of logo on broadcast s Placement of logo on event flier Placement of logo on event program Placement of logo on website with link Logo displayed during event Table of ten with eight company representatives and two military personnel Silver Sponsor - $1,500 (Five) Placement of company name on broadcast s Placement of company name on website with link Company name displayed during event Table of ten with eight company representatives and two military personnel Table Sponsor - $650 (Multiple) Table of ten with eight company representatives and two military personnel Program Sponsor - $250 (Multiple) 82