The Plano Chamber of Commerce
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Plano Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of advertising, marketing and sponsorship opportunities targeted to help your company gain maximum exposure and reach key leaders within the North Texas business and consumer communities.
Chamber events are the perfect venue to market your company brand, services and products. Sponsoring a Chamber event builds recognition, enhances credibility and increases your competitive advantage in the marketplace. Through your support of educational, business development, networking and advocacy programs, you build strategic business partnerships and alliances with key members of the Plano community.
The Chamber is pleased to offer many ways for you to engage your business through a sponsorship. We hope these events will help promote your business and help you better forecast for the coming year, as well as invest in the continued growth and success of the Chamber and our great community. For further information, please contact Katie Gimenez at 972-424-7547 x224 or by email at katieg@planochamber.org. (Prices and terms are subject to change.)
PLANO FIRST Annual Meeting & Quarterly Luncheon Series – NEW in 2011
Plano First is a quarterly series of luncheon meetings focused on issues vital to Plano-area businesses. Meetings are targeted toward business executives, small business owners, enterprising entrepreneurs and civic leaders from northern Texas. Conferences will include informational sessions covering updates to the regional business climate, business-to-business networking, high profile speakers and lunch.
2011 programs included:
- Why is Healthcare the Most Significant Issue Facing Our Business Community?- August 2011
- Featured Speaker: David Toomey, Principal, Holmes Murphy
- Top Lessons from Top Leaders in Business- November 2011
- Featured Speakers: Mark Speese, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Rent-A-Center
Ian Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer, Raising Cane's
Investment Levels:
$7,500 - Title Sponsor (All 4 Luncheons) (SOLD: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano through 4/2012)
$1,000 - Event Sponsors
$420 - Table Sponsors
$30 - Individual Member Ticket
$40 - Individual Prospective Member Ticket
Click here for Plano First Sponsorship Opportunities.
22nd Annual Plano Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Held annually each spring, the Plano Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get to know both fellow Chamber members and prospective members. The day on the greens features driving range practice, lunch, "shotgun" start, and an awards ceremony to conclude the day. The format is “best ball” for 120- 140 participants. An individual golf package includes golf cart, lunch, golf, and awards banquet.
Investment Levels:
$5,000 - Title Sponsor (Exclusive)
$1,500 - Gold Sponsor
TBD - Lunch Sponsor (Exclusive)- Price based on number of golfers
$350 – Tee Box Sponsor
$100 - Hole Sponsor
$350 - Driving Range Sponsor (Exclusive)
TBD - Foursome (Early bird price; TBD after)
TBD - Individual Player (Early bird price; TBD after)
2012 date to be confirmed by 2/1/2012. Sponsorships are being accepted now. Contact Katie Gimenez by phone at (972) 424-7547 ext. 224 or by email at katieg@planochamber.org for more information.
Best of Plano
In September of each year, the Plano Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence among its members during the Best of Plano celebration. Honoring the year’s top Business Award recipients for their accomplishments and selfless contributions, the Chamber recognizes the area’s most enterprising businesses and most influential business leaders.
Honors bestowed during the event include the ATHENA Award, Small Business Person of the Year Award, Business Executive of the Year Award, Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award, Citizen of the Year Award, Community Partner Award, Corporate Citizen of the Year Award and Rookie of the Year. Additional recognition is given to the Police Officer of the Year, Fire Fighter of the Year and Teacher of the Year.
Investment Levels:
$7,500 – Signature Sponsor
$2,500 – City Sponsor
$2,500 – VIP Reception Sponsor (SOLD: The Shops at Willow Bend)
$2,000 - Award Sponsors
ATHENA Award, Small Business Person of the Year Award, Business Executive of the Year Award, Fred Moses Diversity Minority Business Award, Citizen of the Year Award, Community Partner Award, Corporate Citizen of the Year Award and Rookie of the Year
$1,500 – Neighborhood Sponsor
TBD - In-Kind Sponsor (Media, Video, Photographer, Floral, Décor, Trophy, Printing, Lighting, Design)
TBD - Table of Ten
TBD - Individual Member Ticket
TBD - Prospective Member Ticket
Business Interchange - Every Friday @ Chamber
A weekly networking event, Business Interchange (BI) focuses on a singular goal to build personal and professional relationships with other members while exchanging leads, business tips and most importantly referrals. Held each Friday morning, the meeting begins with coffee at 7 a.m. followed by open networking, self-introduction by attendees, and a detailed presentation by a member on his business or service.
Investment Levels:
$35 – Weekly Sponsor – includes five minute commercial during Business Interchange and sponsor name in the Plano Chamber e-newsletter, The Bottom Line, the week prior. CLICK HERE for more information.
TBD- 2012 Breakfast Sponsor
Benefits:
- Logo inclusion on signage at Business Interchange.
- Logo inclusion on the front page of the business card handout that is handed out each week.
- Logo and link inclusion on the Business Interchange event page on the Plano Chamber website on
your sponsored dates. - On your sponsored dates, you will be allowed to give a one minute introduction and lead the Pledge
of Allegiance at the beginning of each Business Interchange. - Complimentary ad (280 x 140 pixels in size) in one issue of the Plano Chamber e-Newsletter Bottom
Line. Current subscriber base is over 4,500. Placement based on availability. Must be used within 6
months of signing of contract. ($100 value)
CLICK HERE for more details.
Business After Hours
Held monthly at Chamber member business locations, these social gatherings are focused on connecting members with each other. Local businesses open their doors to these sponsored events which feature networking, food, activities and tours of the member business.
Sponsor Investment:
$500 plus food & beverage. Chamber can help locate food sponsor if needed.
Interested in hosting a Business After Hours event? CLICK HERE for more information.
Power Networking
Power Networking is networking in a fast-paced, get down to business environment. Sometimes compared to “speed dating,” Power Networking focuses attention on each individual and on building professional relationships. Seated at tables of eight, attendees take part in 4-5 rounds of networking with each person giving a 1 minute commercial before moving to another table. Power Networking is held at the Plano Chamber office.
Sponsor Investment:
$350 plus food and beverage
Women’s Division Luncheons
The Women’s Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of business life in Plano through luncheons, networking opportunities and support of community projects. Luncheon meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month when approximately 80-100 women and men gather together networking and listening to a great speaker at Gleneagles Country Club.
Sponsorships available by contacting laureng@planochamber.org.
Success in Business
Learn over lunch. The Success in Business (SIB) monthly speaker series offers attendees a focused development program to provide an insider’s view of specialized business topics and an opportunity to network with other involved Chamber members. These educational sessions are designed to help small to mid-sized companies gain a broader perspective of the training and skills necessary to run and improve their businesses. Held the 4th Wednesday of the month with approximately 50-60 Members, SIB meets at the Plano Chamber office.
Sponsorships available by contacting laureng@planochamber.org.
Young Professionals of Plano
The Young Professionals of Plano (YPP) actively provides opportunities and resources to maximize personal & professional growth through education, business development, networking, social and civic activities for the future of our community. YPP is the newest division of the Plano Chamber of Commerce and is targeted for young professionals between the ages of 25 to 40.
Sponsorships available by contacting laureng@planochamber.org.
Questions?
Please contact Katie Gimenez, Director of Networking, if you are interested in any of these great events. Call 972-424-7547 ext. 224 or email katieg@planochamber.org for more details.