2008-09 Catalogue of Products & Sponsorships

 

Table of Contents

Membership Investment 2

Enhanced Online Directory Listing. 5

Product Sponsorships. 6

Business E-Newsletter 6

Chamber Building. 7

Database / Website. 9

Digital Video Production. 10

GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK Economic Development Fund. 11

Trade Show Display. 12

Website Sponsorship – www.littlerockchamber.com.. 13

Publication Sponsorships. 18

2008 Annual Report 18

Business Quarterly Report 19

Chamber Folder 21

Fast Facts. 22

Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXIV Training Manual 23

Little Rock Area Map. 24

Little Rock Regional Business Guide & Chamber Membership Directory. 25

Partners in Education Brochure. 26

Partners in Education Guidelines. 27

Total Resource Campaign Training Manual 28

Program & Event Sponsorships. 29

:59 Minutes. 29

The Ambassador: 23rd Annual Little Rock Regional Chamber Golf Tournament 31

143rd Annual Meeting. 36

Arkansas Business Show.. 38

Bowling for Business. 39

Business After Hours. 42

Fortune 500 Luncheon Series. 44

Hispanic Business Series. 46

Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXIV.. 47

Legislative Reception – Pulaski County. 52

Legislative Reception – State Legislature. 53

Member Orientation. 54

Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. 55

Minority & Women Business Opportunity Brunch. 60

Nonprofit Management Series. 61

Partners in Education Appreciation Breakfast 62

Second Congressional District Luncheon. 63

Small Business Success Series. 64

SPEED NETWORKING.. 65

Taste of the Rock. 66

Total Resource Campaign. 68

Women Business Series. 70


Membership Investment

The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce is the principal business-driven leadership organization responsible for fostering the economic growth and development of the Little Rock Region to ensure that business and industry may operate profitably and enhance the earning opportunities and quality of life for every citizen.

 

The Chamber’s three primary functions are: 1) economic development; 2) voice of business; and 3) member business development.

 

Founded in 1866, the Chamber has provided business leadership in nearly every major area development for the past 142 years. A private organization, funded by business and organization members’ annual investment, the Chamber boasts over 1,700 business/organization members with approximately 150,000 employees throughout Central Arkansas. The Chamber’s state-of-the-art headquarters, which opened in December 2000, is considered the finest facility of its kind in the nation.

 

Benefits of membership are two-fold: 1) return on financial investment; and 2) return on investment of time.

 

FINANCIAL

·         By simply investing, members automatically receive the following:

 

o        Immediate Marketing

 

§         Online Business Directory (www.littlerockbusinessguide.com)
Listing on www.littlerockchamber.com membership directory, with member contact information and direct links to member email, website and Google map. In 2007, 216,221 searches were conducted in the directory, with 68,915 online member referrals.

§         Online New Member Listing
For 90 days, additional New Member listing on Chamber’s online membership directory. In 2007, the listing was accessed 12,879 times.

§         New Member Listing in Business E-Newsletter
New member link (90 days) in Business E-Newsletter, Chamber’s weekly electronic publication, distributed to over 2,500 member representatives.

§         Outdoor Daktronics Screen
For one month, featured on Chamber Building’s screen at corner of East Markham and Scott Streets, where City of Little Rock Traffic and Engineering Department estimates 240,000 vehicles pass each month.

§         Little Rock Regional Business Guide & Chamber Membership Directory
Alphabetical and categorical listings in Chamber’s annual Business Guide, hand-delivered to over 1,700 members, distributed to thousands of newcomers and economic development prospects annually, and downloaded 39,149 times in 2007.

§         Membership Plaque (Shelf, Decal, Electronic)
Shows customers that member is partnering in building their community.

 

o        Two Free Subscriptions, Nine Free Publications $115.50 Value

 

§         Business E-Newsletter Subscription
Weekly Chamber electronic publication.

§         Business Quarterly Report Subscription
Review of Chamber activity for previous three months.

§         Little Rock Regional Business Guide & Chamber Membership Directory $20
Hand-delivered by fellow members during the first quarter of each year.


 

 

 

 

The following publications are available, upon request, for pick-up at the Chamber:

 

§         Fast Facts $25
At-a-glance information on Little Rock region, including demographics, housing, population, employment, transportation, government, taxes, education, healthcare, media, quality of life, and weather.

§         Central Arkansas Manufacturing Directory $10
Listing of all manufacturers in Metro Little Rock’s 11-county region, major distribution centers, and major non-manufacturing employers.

§         Central Arkansas Newcomer’s Guide $5
Orientation on the six-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), including arts, economy, educational systems, entertainment, history, healthcare, quality of life, and others.

§         Office/Retail/Warehouse Lease Guide $20
Detailed listing and analysis of office, retail and warehouse lease space in the Little Rock region.

§         Greater Little Rock Guest Guide $3
Everything to see and do in Little Rock region.

§         Little Rock Area Map $2.50

§         Annual Report
The Chamber’s year-end review.

 

o        Commerce

 

§         Exclusive Member Referrals
Members receive monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all Online Member Referrals. Last year, Chamber members received 68,915 online referrals – and that doesn’t even count each time member information was viewed in our directory. Thousands more were referred by our front desks. Online, on the phone, through the mail, in our publications and in person, ONLY Chamber Members are referred and recommended.

§         Direct Links from Our Website to Yours
Every time a member’s business/organization is included in the Business E-Newsletter and on www.littlerockchamber.com (directory, volunteer, news, etc.), the business/organization’s website is directly linked.

TIME

·         By getting involved, member representatives gain immediate access to the most extensive business development network in Central Arkansas, with unlimited personal networking opportunities.

o        Immediate Marketing

 

§         Free Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
Hosted by Chamber Ambassadors, linked in next issue of weekly Business E-Newsletter, and featured in the Business Quarterly and Annual Reports, ribbon cuttings announce to Central Arkansas that you’re in business and part of the Chamber. Includes free downloadable photo of event.

 

o        Region’s Premier Networking

 

§         Ninety Days Free Admission to Most Chamber Networking Events $85 Value*

·         Business After Hours (2) $10

·         Small Business Success Series (2) $30

·         Leads Group Quarterly Membership (1) $35

·         Speed Networking (1) $10

§         Member Orientation $10 Value
Member-to member panel discusses best practices of getting most out of Chamber membership. Includes introduction of professional staff, tour of world-class headquarters, and networking reception.

§         Volunteer Opportunities
Immediate placement in volunteer group(s) which best suit(s) member representative’s interests.

§         Reduced Member Rates for Almost All Chamber Events

*Reservations must be made in advance for all events.

 

o        World-Class Headquarters

 

·         Members-Only Use of Chamber Building
If a room is not booked and requires no set-up or clean-up, members may have free use for two or three-person meetings. While only Chamber members may use the Chamber Building for meetings and events, Members-only rates are available for reserved business/organization use of the space and its extensive telecommunications technology.

 

Using a formula developed by Chamber member businesses, adopted by the Board of Directors, and lower than every major metropolitan Chamber in our region, annual membership investment is generally based on two factors: 1) type of business; and 2) number of employees.

 

Membership

Cost

Availability

Business/Organization Membership

$350 (Minimum)
$25 Administrative Fee

Available

Nonprofit Membership

$300 (Minimum)
$25 Administrative Fee

Available

Individual Membership (Only available to those unaffiliated with business/organization)

$275 (Minimum)
$25 Administrative Fee

Available

 

·         Additional Business/Organization Location
Benefits

o        Additional listing in Little Rock Regional Business Guide & Chamber Membership Directory

o        Additional listing in all online directories

o        Additional opportunities for referrals through Chamber’s Online Member Referral service

 

 

Cost

Availability

Additional Location Listing

$100

Available

 

·         Additional Business/Organization Category
Benefits

o        Additional listing in Little Rock Regional Business Guide & Chamber Membership Directory

o        Additional listing in all online directories

o        Additional opportunities for referrals through Chamber’s Online Member Referral service

 

 

Cost

Availability

Additional Category Listing

$50

Available

 


Enhanced Online Directory Listing

Stand out in the online Member Directory with highlighted background (color of choice), member description, business/organization logo, additional phone numbers, added reps, rep emails, additional categories, and/or added locations.

·         Enhanced Web Listing
Benefits

o        216,221 directory searches in 2007

o        68,915 online member referrals in 2007

 

Product

Cost

Availability

Highlight Background
(Color of Choice)

$50

Available

Member Description

$50

Available

Business/Organization Logo

$50

Available

ANY TWO ABOVE

$90

Available

ANY THREE ABOVE

$125

Available

Additional Phone Number(s)

$25 (each)

Available

Additional Rep(s) Listed

$25 (each)

Available

Rep(s) Email

$25 (for all reps)

Available

Additional Category(ies)

$50 (each)

Available

Additional Location(s)

$100 (each)

Available

 

To purchase and/or for more details, complete Enhanced Web Listing form in Forms/Applications section.


Product Sponsorships

Business E-Newsletter

Emailed weekly to all member representatives with an email address, posted on littlerockchamber.com, and used throughout the year to market the organization, Business E-Newsletter is Central Arkansas’ timely, electronic source for all things Chamber.

 

The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to publish less than 48 issues of Business E-Newsletter per year. In the event of missed publication, sponsorships will be carried forward. The Chamber also reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

 

·         Exclusive Business E-Newsletter Sponsorships
Benefits

o        Emailed weekly to all Chamber member representatives with an email address

o        Archived on Chamber’s website

o        E-newsletter sponsorship banner hyperlinked to sponsor’s website and/or special offers

 

Exclusive Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Single Weekly Issue (1)

$500

48 Available

Month of Issues (4-5)

$1,500

11 Available

SOLD TO PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Quarter of Issues (16-18)

$3,750

4 Available

Year of Issues (48)

$12,500

1 Available


Chamber Building

Market your business/organization by associating with the region’s premier business marketing facility – the Little Regional Chamber of Commerce Building. Recognized as the finest Chamber headquarters in the nation, the architectural award-winning building and hosted over 600 meetings and events in 2007. It is also the best place to make a first impression on individual, family and business newcomers to the region.

 

The building may only be used by Chamber members for meetings and events, with special members-only rates available for private use of the space and its extensive telecommunications technology.

 

·         Chamber Building Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Exclusive naming rights and signage for ten years

o        Business/organization name on lobby Wall of Reflection

o        Recognition on www.littlerockchamber.com

o        Recognition in Business E-Newsletter and Quarterly Reports

o        Recognition in Annual Report

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exterior Fountain Reflecting Wall

$50,000 (minimum)

Available

Second Floor Professional Staff Offices & Work Stations Wing

$100,000

Available

Second Floor Office Naming Rights

$50,000

Available

Second Floor Business Resource Center Naming Rights

$50,000

SOLD TO DATAMAX MICRO

First Floor Interior Office Naming Rights

$25,000

2 Available

First Floor Two-Office Suite Naming Rights

$50,000

Available

First Floor Interior Office Naming Rights

$5,000

Available

Second Floor Work Station Naming Rights

$5,000

8 Available

First Floor Reception Area Naming Rights

$50,000

Available

Second Floor Reception Area Naming Rights

$25,000

Available

Stairwell Naming Rights

$10,000

1 Available

Elevator Naming Rights

$10,000

Available

Restroom Naming Rights

$10,000

4 Available

Second Floor Kitchen Naming Rights

$5,000

Available

Parking Lot Naming Rights

$50,000

Available

West Grove Naming Rights

$50,000

Available

Lobby Wall of Reflection Listing

$1,000 (Minimum)

Available


Database / Website

Enable the Chamber to take its web presence and member services to a world-class level by purchasing the leading software and website development in the business.

·         Database / Website Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Exclusive “Provided by” credit on each page of the website for the life of the software

o        Recognition in Business E-Newsletter and Quarterly Reports

o        Recognition in Annual Reports

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Database / Website Sponsorship

$50,000

Available

 


Digital Video Production

Enable the Chamber to unleash its marketing potential and make full use of its Daktronics screen, website capabilities, and meeting/event audio visual opportunities with the introduction of video.

·         Digital Video Production Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Exclusive “Produced by” credit on all Chamber video productions for the life of the equipment

o        Recognition in Business E-Newsletter and Quarterly Report

o        Recognition in Annual Report

o        Recognition on www.littlerockchamber.com

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Digital Video Production Sponsorship

$25,000

Available

 


GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK Economic Development Fund

GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK is the Chamber’s ongoing, strategic economic development fund. It’s business’ opportunity to capitalize on Central Arkansas’ economic development opportunities and produce dividends that benefit every business in the Little Rock region. As of press time, 106 business/organizations invest in the fund.

 

·         GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK Investment
Benefits

o        Recognition on www.littlerockchamber.com

o        Recognition on outdoor Daktronics screen

o        Recognition in all GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK publications and events

o        Recognition in Business E-Newsletter and Quarterly Reports

o        Recognition in Annual Report

o        Quarterly report on all economic development activity in the region

 

Product

Cost

Availability

Investment

$1,000 (Minimum)

Confirm investment amount with Chamber staff before quoting to potential investor

Available

AFCO STEEL A W & W STEEL COMPANY

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL

 


Trade Show Display

Enhance the Chamber’s presence at its own events, as well as trade shows and events throughout the region and around the country by presenting a top-of-the-line display.

·         Trade Show Display Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Recognition on www.littlerockchamber.com

o        Recognition in Business E-Newsletter and Quarterly Reports

o        Recognition in Annual Report

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Trade Show Display

$10,000

Available

 


Website Sponsorship – www.littlerockchamber.com

The online companion to the Chamber’s world class headquarters and exceptional programming and services, www.littlerockchamber.com is the web’s source for all things Chamber, Little Rock and the region, while offering the first impression many get of the community.

 

Since its redesign, construction and launch in September 2005, the Chamber’s site has seen a staggering increase in activity. In just six months, website visits were up 4,076%, average daily site visits were up 4,911%, and average daily page views were up 3,059%.

 

In 2007, there were 450,468 page views, up 32%. As these trends continue, sponsorship of the Chamber’s website could offer the best dollar to return value of any Chamber product.

 

To further enhance the value of sponsorship, the Chamber is currently in the process of redesigning and populating an entirely new website, powered by the leading Chamber database in the world. Launch is scheduled for late second quarter.

 

Sponsorship on the Chamber’s website is for one year only and exclusive on each page. Sponsorships must meet design specifications, and the Chamber reserves the right to refuse any sponsorship.

 

·         Website Sponsorship
Benefits (Based on 2007 Stats)

o        Direct link to sponsor’s website from sponsorship banner

o        450,468 Page Views

o        216,221Directory Searches

o        38,954 Calendar searches

o        68,915 Online Member Referrals

o        Site continually marketed in all publications and correspondence

o        Used throughout the year to market the organization

 

Web Page

Cost

First Level

 

·         Homepage
450,468 Page Views in 2007

$25,000

Reduced to $15,000

 

 

Second Level

 

·         Economic Development

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Public Policy

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Membership

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Business Directory
216,221 Searches in 2007
68,915 Online Member Referrals in 2007

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Community

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Visitors

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Relocation

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         News

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Events
38,954 Searches in 2007

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Members Only
New in 2008

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

·         Little Rock Film Commission
(www.littlerockfilmcommission.com)

$15,000

Reduced to $10,000

 

 

Additional Second Level

 

·         Join Us

$10,000

Reduced to $7,500

 

 

·         Chamber Calendar

$10,000

Reduced to $7,500

 

 

·         Community Calendar

$10,000

Reduced to $7,500

 

 

Third Level

 

·         GOT STOCK IN LITTLE ROCK

$5,000

 

 

·         Health Care

SOLD TO BAPTIST HEALTH

 

 

·         Fortune 500 Luncheon Series

$5,000

 

 

·         Little Rock Film Commission
(www.littlerockfilmcommission.com)

$5,000

 

 

·         Nonprofit Management Series

$5,000

 

 

·         :59 Minutes

$5,000

 

 

·         Second Congressional District Luncheon

$5,000

 

 

·         Arkansas Legislative Reception

$5,000

 

 

·         Ambassadors

$5,000

 

 

·         The Ambassador: Little Rock Regional Chamber Golf Tournament

$5,000

 

 

·         Business After Hours

$5,000

 

 

·         Taste of the Rock

$5,000

 

 

·         Annual Meeting

$5,000

 

 

·         Arkansas Business Show

$5,000

 

 

·         Chamber Building

$5,000

 

 

·         Diplomats/Operation Thank You

$5,000

 

 

·         Leads Groups

$5,000

 

 

·         Member Orientation

$5,000

 

 

·         Speed Networking

$5,000

 

 

·         Total Resource Campaign

$5,000

 

 

·         Leadership Greater Little Rock

$5,000

 

 

·         Leadership Greater Little Rock Alumni Association

$5,000

 

 

·         Partners in Education

$5,000

 

 

·         Small Business Council

$5,000

 

 

·         Small Business Success Series

$5,000

 

 

·         Minority & Women Business Committee

$5,000

 

 

·         Hispanic Business Series

$5,000

 

 

·         Minority & Women Business Opportunity Brunches

$5,000

 

 

·         Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

$5,000

 

 

·         Women Business Series

$5,000

 

 

·         Chamber Media

$5,000

 

 

Dynamic Directories

 

·         Attractions Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Education Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Financial Institution Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Hospital Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Insurance Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Lodging Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Nonprofit Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Real Estate Directory

SOLD TO MOSES TUCKER REAL ESTATE

 

 

·         Religious Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Restaurant/Club Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Retail Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Telecommunications Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Utilities Directory

$2,500

 

 

·         Other Industry-specific Directories

Available

$2,500

 

 

Other Pages/Directories Upon Request

TBD


Publication Sponsorships

2008 Annual Report

Debuting to approximately 1,000 members and guests at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, 1,000 additional copies will be printed and used to market the organization throughout 2009. The 2006 Annual Report was named “Best in State” by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Executives and received a Large Division “Excellent” in the Southern Economic Developers Council Literature and Promotion Awards.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Full, four-color back cover advertisement on 2,000 copies

o        .PDF version posted on www.littlerockchamber.com (downloaded 15,794 times in 2007)

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship

$12,500

SOLD TO HICKINGBOTHAM INVESTMENTS, INC.

 


Business Quarterly Report

Mailed quarterly to over 3,200 member representatives, posted on littlerockchamber.com, and used throughout the year to market the organization, Business Quarterly Reports are Central Arkansas’ source for all things Chamber, including ribbon cuttings, new and renewing members, and by-the-numbers stats on the organization’s productivity and effectiveness. The publication was named “Best in State” by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Executives and received an “Honorable Mention” in the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Awards for Communications Excellence.

 

The Little Rock Regional Chamber reserves the right to publish less than four issues of Business Quarterly Report per year. Sponsorships will be carried forward in the event of missed publication. The Chamber also reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

 

·         Business Quarterly Reports
Benefits

o        Mailed quarterly to at least 3,200 Chamber members and representatives

o        .PDF version posted on www.littlerockchamber.com (downloaded 10,689 times in 2007)

o        Used throughout the year to market the organization

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Back Cover (4 Issues)

$12,500

Available

Back Cover (2 Issues)

$7,500

Available

Back Cover (1 Issue)

$5,000

Available

 

 

 

Inside Front Cover Two-page Spread (4 Issues)

$12,500

Available

Inside Front Cover Two-page Spread (2 Issues)

$7,500

Available

Inside Front Cover Two-page Spread (1 Issue)

$5,000

Available

 

 

 

Inside Front Cover (4 Issues)

$6,250

SOLD TO CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER

Inside Front Cover (2 Issues)

$3,750

Available

Inside Front Cover (1 Issue)

$2,500

Available

 

 

 

Full Page Ad (4 Issues)

$3,125

Available

Full Page Ad (2 Issues)

$1,875

Available

Full Page Ad (1 Issue)

$1,250

Available

 

 

 

1/2 Page Ad (4 Issues)

$1,575

Available

PRE-SOLD TO PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE (X3)

PRE-SOLD TO BAPTIST HEALTH (X2)

SOLD TO FIRST SECURITY BANK

SOLD TO MAA

1/2 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$950

Available

1/2 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$625

Available

 

 

 

1/4 Page Ad (4 Issues)

$800

Available

PRE-SOLD TO AT&T

SOLD TO

1/4 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$500

Available

SOLD TO UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY

1/4 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$300

Available

 

 

 

1/8 Page Ad (4 Issues)

$400

Available

1/8 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$250

Available

1/8 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$150

Available

 

 

 

1/16 Page Ad (4 Issues)

$200

Available

SOLD TO SOL ALMAN COMPANY

SOLD TO ARKANSAS INVESTIGATIONS

1/16 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$125

Available

1/16 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$75

Unlimited Available

SOLD TO HART LAZENBY


Chamber Folder

Distributed to potentially thousands of prospective member businesses/organizations throughout the year, the folder presents up-to-date information on joining the Chamber, member benefits and volunteer opportunities.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Full, four-color back cover advertisement

 

Exclusive Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship (2009)

$3,000

SOLD TO BAPTIST HEALTH

 


Fast Facts

At-a-glance information on the Little Rock region, including demographics, housing, population, employment, transportation, government, taxes, education, healthcare, media, quality of life, and weather is distributed each year in approximately 1,200 business and newcomer relocation packets and posted on the Chamber’s website.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship
Benefits

o        Full, back cover advertisement

o        .PDF version posted on www.littlerockchamber.com

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship (2009)

$3,000

Available


Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXIV Training Manual

Distributed to approximately 50 community leaders, representing 50 businesses/organizations from throughout the region, the training manual is the primary resource used throughout the nine-month course. It also provides each participant with an enduring reference of their time in the region’s premier community leadership program.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship