Sponsorship Opportunities

and Events

89 Public Square, Monmouth, IL 61462

309-734-3181

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Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

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Annual Dinner

100th Annual Dinner for Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce The Annual Dinner is an opportunity for the Chamber to share the year’s accomplishments with the commu-nity and recognize board members in appreciation of their service. The Citizen of the Year award and busi-ness awards are also presented at the Annual Dinner.

2016 Citizen of the Year, Sean Cavanaugh

presents 2017 Award to Carol McCrery

2016 Small Business of the Year winner, The

Pizza Place’s Mark Richardson presents 2017

award to Robbins Resource Management to

Jason Robbins.

2016 Large Business of the Year winner,

Smithfield’s Michelle Reyburn presents 2017

award to Warren County YMCA’s Sam Brooks.

Gold Corporate Sponsor $500 - multiple available Company name, logo, and sponsorship level included in all event programming and/or promotional materials. Company name and/or logo on Event signage Company name and/or logo on event program Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter as Annual Dinner Sponsor Ongoing social media shout outs for 1 month after the event has ended Live acknowledgement during the event

Silver Corporate Sponsor $250 - multiple available Company name, logo, and sponsorship level included in all event programming and/or promotional materials Company name on Event signage Company name on event program Listing on website/Facebook/twitter as Annual Dinner Sponsor Social media shout out a week after the event has ended.

Bronze Corporate Sponsor $125 - multiple available Company name, logo, and sponsorship level included in all event programing and/ or promotional materials Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter as an Annual Dinner Spon-sor Social media shout out a 2 weeks after event has ended

Speaker Sponsor $200 Company name, logo and Sponsorship level included in all event programming and/or promotional materials Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter as Speaker Sponsor for An-nual Dinner Social media shout out two weeks after event has ended.

Wine and Beer Sponsor $50 - multiple available Company name, logo and Sponsorship level included in all event programming and/or promotional materials Listing on Website/Facebook/twitter as Wine Sponsor for Annual Dinner

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Trade Show

Show Sponsor - $1,200 Includes two booth spaces Recognition in the Chamber newsletter as Presenting Partner with logo Name in print ads & press releases Opportunity for a display inside the front door. Logo on window posters & restaurant table tents Business name as a “Presenting Partner” on all radio spots and interviews Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Give away Sponsor - $600 Includes one booth space Recognition in the Chamber newsletters with logo Name in print ads & press releases Name on all giveaway advertising, entry forms etc. Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Advertising Sponsor - $600 Includes one booth space Recognition in the Chamber newsletters with logo Name in print ads & press releases Name on all giveaway advertising, entry forms etc. Live acknowledgement during the event Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Great NEW name this year, “Trade Show” which encompasses all of our vendors.

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A great NEW location at the Mon-mouth American Legion which will give the show great exposure. American Legion kitchen also opens at 11 for your convenience.

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Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Gold Sponsor - $500 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter with logo Name in print ads & press releases Opportunity for a display in dining area. Business name as a Gold Sponsor on all radio spots and interviews Live acknowledgement during the event Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Silver Sponsor - $250 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter Name in print ads & press releases Business name as a Silver Sponsor on all radio spots and interviews Live acknowledgement during the event Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Bronze Sponsor - $125 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter Name in print ads & press releases Business name as a Gold Sponsor on all radio spots and interviews Live acknowledgement during the event

Speaker Sponsor - $500 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter with logo Name in print ads & press releases Special recognition on all print ads and press releases. Business name at the Speaker Sponsor on all radio spots and interviews. Live acknowledgement during the event Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter All Businesses have an opportunity to distribute give-a-ways and goodie bags for attendees. (Approximately 100)

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GOLF OUTING

Tournament Sponsor - $1500 Includes recognition in and an ad space on the inside front cover of the golf program, an ad space in the June chamber newsletter, signage at the event as the tournament sponsor, the opportunity to have staff on hand to distribute brochures or company literature, registration for two foursomes (includes green fees, cart rental, breakfast, late lunch, eight drink tickets, and eight mulligans).

Late Lunch Sponsor - $1000 Includes recognition in and an ad space on the inside front cover of the golf program, an ad space in the June chamber newsletter, table tents during the late lunch, opportunity to display company brochures, banners during the late lunch, and one foursome registration (includes green fees, cart rental, breakfast, late lunch, four drink tickets and four mulligans).

Breakfast Sponsor - $800 Includes recognition and an ad space in the golf program, and the Chamber newsletter. Table tents at all tables during the breakfast, the opportunity to display company brochures and banners during breakfast and registration for a foursome (includes green fees, cart rental, breakfast, late lunch, four drink tickets and four mulligans).

Prize Sponsor - $600 Includes recognition and an ad space in the golf program, ad space in the June Chamber newsletter, opportunity for an employee to hand out prizes and make an announcement before each prize during the drawing. Possible photo opportunity for the newsletter and registration for four players (includes green fees, cart rental, breakfast, late lunch and four drink tickets).

Cart Sponsor - $350 (2 available) Includes recognition in the golf program, Chamber newsletter, and an 8 ½ x 11 laminated sign with your logo on every golf cart.

Hole in One Sponsor $250 (2 available)

Hole Sponsor - $125 (18 available) Includes recognition in the golf program, Chamber newsletter, sign at the tee recognizing sponsorship and the opportunity to have an employee at the tee distributing company information or a give a way.

Register a Foursome $300 Includes green fees, cart rental, breakfast, late lunch and four free drink tickets.

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Market Alley Music Days

Market Alley Music Days Sponsorship opportunities:

Music Sponsor - $250 for individual event Recognition in the Chamber newsletter with logo – All Sponsor Recognition as well as monthly recognition during sponsored event. Name in print ads & press releases Business name as the Music Sponsor on radio spots and interviews. Live acknowledgement during the event Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter

Enjoy good food, music and networking with other community members.

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Farmer’s Market

Weekly $5 Set Up Fee

No Registration required

Vendors of fresh vegetables and fruits, honey, homemade baked items, along with

independent contractors selling homemade items, and Scentsy, Pink Zebra etc.

Winter Market

Independent contractors selling homemade items and/or items such as Scentsy, Pink Zebra etc.

Winter Market is held in the 1st Street Armoury Building from 4 to 6pm, one day a week (TBD)

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Pottery on the Square

In collaboration with the Collectors of Illinois Pottery and Stoneware Club, the Monmouth Chamber organizes Pottery on the Square each June. The event promotes tourism and is an opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about vintage pottery. The Chamber releases a new pottery piece every year that corresponds with Pottery on the Square. Below are some photos from prior events.

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BaconFest

BaconFest will be in it’s 5th year in 2019. To accommodate Monmouth College students and their families,

and for hopefully cooler weather, we are moving BaconFest to the fall this year for the first time. The event

will be September 28, 2019 from 5 to 9, once again on the downtown square.

Food vendors pay $250 to participate, Smithfield donates the bacon to each vendor to prepare their dishes.

Vendors should be prepared to sell at least 500 servings of a $3 item, and may sell other items if they like,

and the vendors keep all of their proceeds.

There is a kids corner, bacon eating contest, band, and non-food vendors that also participate in the evening.

BaconFest Sponsorship Opportunities:

Event Sponsor - $2,000 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter Company name and/or logo on Event signage Company name and/or logo on map Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter Live acknowledgement during the event Banner and signage recognition during event

Music Sponsor - $1,500 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter Company name and/or logo on map Company name and/or logo on signage for band Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter Live acknowledgement during the event Banner and signage recognition during event

Kid’s Sponsor - $1,000 Recognition in the Chamber newsletter Company name and/or logo on map Company name and/or logo on signage for Kid’s area Listing on Website/Facebook/Twitter Live acknowledgement during the event Banner and signage recognition during event

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Christmas on the Square

Yes, it’s that time of the year again!

We would like to invite you to become a sponsor of the 2nd Annual

Christmas on the Square Event. It will be held on a Friday evening in November 2019 from

5 to 7 pm. The Warren County YMCA, Warren County United Way, and the Monmouth Area

Chamber are joining forces to bring a holiday event that we hope to grow and become an

annual tradition.

Santa… Mrs. Claus… reindeer… carriage rides… Christmas music… decorated windows… lighting

of the tree… open businesses… celebratory hints of this special season.

We are asking every business to consider how they can participate to make this a must come

event!

Window and Event Sponsor - $125

Your choice of vacant window fronts to decorate (first come first serve as available)

Inclusion of all publicized media and print

Your logo on map of all activities listed

Window and Event Sponsor - $100

Inclusion of all publicized media and print

Your logo on map of all activities listed

Open House Participant - $Free

Inclusion on map of activities

ALL Sponsorship proceeds to be placed in the Kids Need Heroes and Shop Local programs.

Please contact the Monmouth Area Chamber if you would like to participate!

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Chamber Community Guide

& Business Listings

This great resource lists all of the members by category and alphabetically. Our members are given the opportunity to advertise in various sizes, inside pages or the covers. The guide is placed in hotels and numerous other businesses for exposure.

1/16 of a Page - $200

1/8 of a Page - $260

1/4 of a Page - $370

1/2 of a Page - $640

Full Page - $920

Inside Cover and Back Cover in & out are quoted at the time of purchase depending on size.

Community Guide layout and ad sales begins in the fall each year.

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Chamber

Advertising Options

WORKING YOUR ADVERTISING BUDGET

Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce offers ad space on the inside and back cover of the monthly newsletter, the Monday update that is e-mailed to all of our members, our website, and our Kiosks (2 structures located on the square) space.

Newsletter Ads 1 ¾ x 3 ¾ for $25 a month Newsletter banner 1 ¾ x 7 ½ for $40 a month Newsletter 1/3 page 3 ¼ x 7 ½ $65 a month Back of Newsletter 2 ¼ x 2 ½ $25 a month

Website Ad on home page $150 a year

Website Ad on other pages $50 a year

Website coupon $50 a year

Kiosk Advertising, $25 a month or $20 a month if 3 or more months are reserved at the time of initial rental.

Newsletter 8 ½ x 11 inserts provided by the member by the 20th of the month. $35

Monmouth on the Move Luncheons

Typically, the first Wednesday of every month. You can speak for around 20-30 minutes on your business. Signage is put up indicating the sponsor. Advertising in the monthly newsletter as to the sponsor for the upcoming luncheon, and two free meals the day of the luncheon. $200

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