2010-11 sponsorship Catalogue

 

Table of Contents/Summary

Advertising Sponsorships ($75 – $15,000) 2

2010 Annual Report ($10,000) 2

Business E-Newsletter ($250 – $6,250) 3

Business Quarterly Report ($75 – $12,500) 4

Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXVI Training Manual ($1,000) 6

Little Rock Area Map ($5,000 – $10,000) 7

Partners in Education Brochure ($2,000) 8

Partners in Education Guidelines ($2,500) 9

Relocation Kit/Chamber Folder ($2,500 – $7,500) 10

Website Sponsorship – www.littlerockchamber.com ($2,500 – $15,000) 11

Program & Event Sponsorships ($50 – $15,000) 13

:59 Minutes ($1,250 – $5,000) 13

The Ambassador: 25th Annual Little Rock Regional Chamber Golf Tournament ($600 – $10,000) 14

145th Annual Meeting ($1,500 – $15,000) 17

Arkansas Film Series ($500 – $1,500) 18

Bowling for Business ($50 – $2,500) 19

Business After Hours – Powered by the Ambassadors ($500 – $7,500) 22

Business Diversity Opportunity Brunch ($500 – $1,500) 24

Commerce Arkansas ($695 – $10,000) 25

Create Little Rock ($2,500 – $10,000) 30

Create Little Rock – Grad Student Gig ($500 – $2,500) 31

Create Little Rock – Summer Intern/Clerk Initiative ($500 – $1,500) 32

Fortune 500 Luncheon ($2,500 – $10,000) 33

Founders Reception ($2,000 – $3,000) 34

Hispanic Business Lunch ($500 – $1,500) 35

Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXVI ($500 – $10,000) 36

Legislative Reception – State Legislature ($1,250 – $5,000) 40

Little Rock 101 – Powered by Create Little Rock ($500 – $1,500) 41

Monthly Monday ($500 – $1,500) 42

Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week ($500 – $5,000) 43

Partners in Education Breakfast ($1,250 – $5,000) 46

Second Congressional District Luncheon ($500 – $1,500) 47

Serve the Rock – Powered by Create Little Rock ($2,500 – $7,500) 48

Small Business Success Lunch ($500 – $1,500) 50

Speed Networking ($500) 51

Taste of the Rock – Powered by the Ambassadors ($2,500 – $7,500) 52

Women Business Lunch ($500 – $1,500) 53


 Advertising Sponsorships ($75 – $15,000)

2010 Annual Report ($10,000)

Debuting to approximately 1,000 members and guests at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, 500 additional copies are printed and used to market the organization throughout the year.

The Annual Report was not only named “Best in Arkansas” by the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Executives, but was tapped the country's fourth best by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the highest of any internally-produced report in the nation. It also 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 1,000 copies

o    PDF version posted on www.littlerockchamber.com

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship

$10,000

Available

 


Business E-Newsletter ($250 – $6,250)

Emailed weekly to all member representatives with an email address (over 3,500), posted on www.LittleRockChamber.com, and used throughout the year to market the organization, Business E-Newsletter is Central Arkansas’s 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    E-newsletter sponsorship banner hyperlinked to sponsor’s website and/or special offers

o    Accompanying article (paid advertisement)

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Exclusive Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Single Weekly Issue (1)

$250

48 Available

Month of Issues (4-5)

$750

12 Available

Quarter of Issues (16-18)

$1,875

4 Available

Year of Issues (48)

$6,250

1 Available


Business Quarterly Report ($75 – $12,500)

Mailed quarterly to over 2,000 primary contacts of Chamber member businesses/organizations, posted on www.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 principals of over 2,000 Chamber member businesses/organizations

o    PDF version posted on www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Used throughout year to market organization

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

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

Available

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

1/2 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$950

Available

1/2 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$625

Available

 

 

 

1/4 Page Ad (4 Issues)

$800

Available

1/4 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$500

Available

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

1/16 Page Ad (2 Issues)

$125

Available

1/16 Page Ad (1 Issue)

$75

Available


Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXVI Training Manual ($1,000)

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
Benefits

o    Full, back cover advertisement

o    Exposure to all class participants during course

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship (2010-11)

$1,000

Available


Little Rock Area Map ($5,000 – $10,000)

Throughout the year, the map is distributed to as many as 15,000 residents and individuals, families and businesses considering relocating to the Little Rock region.

·         Sponsorship
Benefits

o    Four-color advertisement

o    Exposure to thousands of newcomer individuals, families and businesses

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Back Cover Sponsorship

$10,000

PRE-SOLD TO LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Inside Fold Sponsorship

$5,000

Available


Partners in Education Brochure ($2,000)

Brochures are used for business/organization partner recruitment both by the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and the three Pulaski County public school districts.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship
Benefits

o    Company profile and logo printed on full back cover

o    PDF version posted on www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship

$2,000

Available


Partners in Education Guidelines ($2,500) 

The Partners in Education coordinators of the three public school districts in Pulaski County distribute this book of program guidelines throughout all three districts.

·         Exclusive Sponsorship
Benefits

o    Company profile and logo on ľ of back cover

o    PDF version posted on www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Sponsorship

$2,500

Available


Relocation Kit/Chamber Folder ($2,500 – $7,500)

Each month, the packet is sent to individuals, families and businesses considering relocating to the Little Rock region.

 

Also 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.

·         Sponsorship
Benefits

o    Four-color advertisement

o    Exposure to potentially thousands of relocating individuals, families and businesses and prospective Chamber members

o    Full-year subscription to newcomers list (distributed monthly)

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Back Cover Sponsorship

$7,500

Available

Inside Cover, Full Page (Left) Sponsorship

$5,000

Available

Inside, Full Page (Right Sponsorship

$5,000

Available

Inside/Outside Full Page Sponsorship

$5,000

Available

Inside, Full Page (Center) Sponsorship

$5,000

Available

Inside ˝ Page Sponsorship

$2,500

Available (Depending upon full page sales)


Website Sponsorship – www.littlerockchamber.com ($2,500 – $15,000)

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.

In 2009, the Chamber designed, constructed, populated and launched an entirely new site, powered by Chamber WebLink, the leading Chamber database software.

As a result, the website generated over 2.6 million online referrals and over 650,000 page views.

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 2009 Stats)

o    Direct link to sponsor’s website from sponsorship banner

o    Over 650,000 Page Views

o    Over 2.6 million Online Member Referrals

o    Site continually marketed in all publications and correspondence

o    Used throughout the year to market the organization

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Web Page

Cost

First Level

 

·         Homepage

$15,000

Second Level

 

·         Economic Development

$10,000

·         Public Policy

$10,000

·         Membership

$10,000

·         Business Directory

$10,000

·         Community

$10,000

·         Visitors

$10,000

·         Relocation

$10,000

·         News

$10,000

·         Calendar

$10,000

·         Members Only

$10,000

 

 

·         Little Rock Film Commission
(LittleRockFilmCommission.com)

$5,000

·         Create Little Rock
(CreateLittleRock.com)

$5,000

Additional Second Level

 

·         Join

$7,500

·         Member Events

$7,500

Third Level (See Site)

 

·         (See www.LittleRockChamber.com)

$5,000

Fourth Level, Dynamic Directories

 

·         (See www.LittleRockChamber.com)

$2,500

Other Pages/Directories Upon Request

TBD


Program & Event Sponsorships ($50 – $15,000)

:59 Minutes ($1,250 – $5,000)

The Chamber breakfast features Arkansas’ Governor, two United States Senators, and Second District Congressman at respective quarterly events. Respecting the value of members’ time, breakfasts begin at 7:30 a.m. and conclude by 8:29.

·         Presenting Sponsorship
Benefits

o    Top billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Sponsor name on event signage and materials

o    Public address recognition at event

o    One (1) reserved table of ten (10), shared by featured guest(s)

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Presenting Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Governor Mike Beebe (2010)

$5,000

PRE-SOLD TO COULSON OIL COMPANY

Second District Congressman Vic Snyder (2009)

$5,000

HOLD FOR DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS

 

 

 

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (2010)

$5,000

PRE-SOLD TO WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (2010)

$5,000

HOLD FOR DELTA DENTAL OF ARKANSAS

·         Partnerships
Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Partner name on event signage and materials

o    Public address recognition at event

o    Reserved seats for two (2)

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Partnership

Cost

Availability

Governor Mike Beebe (2010)

$1,250

PRE-SOLD TO INSPIRATION DAY TREATMENT

Unlimited Available

Second District Congressman Vic Snyder (2009)

$1,250

Unlimited Available

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (2010)

$1,250

Unlimited Available

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (2010)

$1,250

Unlimited Available


The Ambassador: 25th Annual Little Rock Regional Chamber Golf Tournament ($600 – $10,000)

A Chamber tradition, the 2010 tournament will feature morning and afternoon flights of up to 36 foursomes each (288 players), supported by 40 Chamber Ambassadors. Prizes will go to top teams in each flight, with valuable awards presented for closest to the pin, longest drive, and hole-in-one.

Date:          October 11, 2010

Location:    TBD

Time:         Shotgun Starts – Morning Flight 8:00 a.m., Afternoon Flight 1:30 p.m.

                  Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

                 

·         Exclusive Presenting Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Top billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on event signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Two (2) foursomes

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Exclusive Presenting Sponsorship

$10,000

Available

·         Hole-in-One Sponsorship 

Benefits

o    Presents new vehicle or comparable prize (insurance arranged and paid by sponsor) with verified hole-in-one at designated hole

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on event signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Hole-in-One Sponsorship (2)

$2,000

2 Available

·         Breakfast Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Breakfast signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Breakfast Sponsorship

$600

Available

Breakfast Sponsorship

$600 (In-kind)

Available

·         Lunch Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Lunch signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Lunch Sponsorship

$1,500 (In-kind)

Available

·         Pizza Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Lunch signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Pizza Sponsorship

$600 (In-kind)

Available

·         Putting Green Sponsorship           

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Putting Green signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Putting Green Sponsorship

$1,000

Available

·         Mulligan Sponsorship       

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Mulligan signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Mulligan Sponsorship

$1,000

Available

·         Driving Range Sponsorship          

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Driving Range signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship        

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Driving Range Sponsorship

$1,000

Available

·         Closest to the Pin Sponsorship     

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Closest to the Pin signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship        

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Closest to the Pin

$1,000

Available

·         Drink/Snack Cart Sponsorship      

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Drink/Snack Cart signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Drink Cart Sponsorship (2)

$1,000

Available

·         Tee Box Sponsorship        

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on Tee Box signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Tee Box Sponsorship (18)

$800

18 Available

·         19th Hole Sponsorship       

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on 19th Hole signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    One (1) foursome

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

19th Hole Sponsorship

$1,000

Available

·         Team Foursomes

Benefits

o    Participation in morning or afternoon flight

o    Free lunch, drink/snack cart, goodie bags

o    Eligibility to win all prizes

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and/or Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

           

Product

Cost

Availability

Foursomes (72)

 

$600

Available (72)

Morning

 

Afternoon

 


145th Annual Meeting ($1,500 – $15,000)

The Chamber’s largest and most prestigious event of the year, the Annual Meeting normally falls in early December and features the past year’s accomplishments and the coming year’s priorities. Approximately 1,000 members and guests hear from world renowned, A-list speakers, including Marilyn Carlson Nelson (2008), Roger Penske (2007), T. Boone Pickens (2006), Henry Kissinger (2005) and President Bill Clinton (2004). 2009 featured an expert panel on the global economy, including Thomas F. (Mack) McLarty (President, The McLarty Companies), Richard W. Fisher (President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas), David Gergen (Senior Political Analyst, CNN), and Nicholas R. Lardy (Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics).

·         Presenting Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Top billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter, www.LittleRockChamber.com, invitation and tickets

o    Sponsor name/logo on event signage and program

o    Two (2) reserved, priority-seating tables of ten (10)

o    Public address recognition at event

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Presenting Sponsorship

$15,000

Available

·         Partnerships                                 

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter, www.LittleRockChamber.com, invitation and tickets

o    Sponsor name on event signage and program

o    One (1) reserved, priority-seating table of ten (10)

o    Public address recognition at event

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Partnership

Cost

Availability

Partnerships

$5,000

Unlimited Available

PRE-SOLD TO ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

·         Chairman’s Circle                         

Benefits

o    One (1) reserved, priority-seating table of ten (10)

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter, www.LittleRockChamber.com,

o    Sponsor name on event signage and program

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Partnership

Cost

Availability

Partnerships

$1,500

Unlimited Available


Arkansas Film Series ($500 – $1,500)

Presented by the Little Rock and Arkansas Film Commissions, the event celebrates Arkansas and Arkansans on film by screening a film with Arkansas connections, followed by an audience dialogue with the filmmaker(s). All proceeds benefit the Film Commissions’ efforts to retain, expand and attract film and content development in the region and state. (Scheduled as opportunity and availability warrant.)

·         Exclusive Presenting Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Top billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on event signage

o    Public address recognition at event

o    Opportunity to display/distribute pre-approved business/organization information at event

o    Reserved, priority seating for fifteen (15)

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

The Last Ride Premier (Produced & Directed by Harry Thomason; Shot in Central Arkansas)

$2,500

Available

Other Exclusive Presenting Sponsorships

$1,500

Available

·         Partnerships

Benefits

o    Billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on event signage

o    Public address recognition at event

o    Opportunity to display/distribute pre-approved business/organization information at event

o    Reserved, priority seating for five (5)

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

 

Partnership

Cost

Availability

The Last Ride Premier (Produced & Directed by Harry Thomason; Shot in Central Arkansas)

$1,000

Unlimited Available

Other Partnerships

$500

Unlimited Available


Bowling for Business ($50 – $2,500)

Everybody can’t golf – but anybody can bowl! In its third year, the set-em-up-and-knock-em-down business development tournament will features 32 five-person teams (160 bowlers), supported by a host of Chamber volunteers. Prizes will go to top teams, with awards presented for highest and lowest individual scores, among others. The first round will be a team competition among the Chamber’s members and groups. The second round will be all business development, as bowlers will be mixed and matched to forge new business relationships while knocking down pins and knocking back – well, you get the idea.  Oh, and don’t forget the competition for best team shirts.

Date:          July 20, 2010

Location:    Millennium Bowl, Maumelle

Time:         5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

·         Presenting Sponsorship

Benefits

o    Top billing in pre-event publicity, including Business E-Newsletter and www.LittleRockChamber.com

o    Featured on event signage

o    Follow-up listing in Business Quarterly and Annual Reports

o    Two (2) five-person teams

o    Right of first refusal on future sponsorship

 

Sponsorship

Cost

Availability

Presenting Sponsorship

$2,500

SOLD TO ARKANSAS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

·         Best Team Shirt Sponsorship