Sponsorship Opportunites

Annual Dinner
Thursday, February 24, 2011
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
With nearly 1,000 attendees, this is the region’s premiere business celebration and networking event. This program
includes remarks from the Chambers’ incoming board Chair, honors the outgoing Chair and board members, followed
by the presentation of the Community Service and Small Business Awards. This is also an opportunity to look back on the
past year’s Ten Over the Next Ten, Celebration of Regional Growth and ATHENA recipients.

Early Bird Special for tickets purchased before Jan. 8: $75 members, $140 couples, $600 table of eight, $125 nonmem-
bers; after Jan. 8: $85 members, $700 table of eight, $125 nonmembers

Platinum Package – $10,000 Silver Package – $2,800

n 16 event tickets
n 10 tickets to VIP reception
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Logo projected on screens during dinner
n Logo displayed on website for one year
n ¼ page ad in January FOCUS
n List of all registered attendees
VIP Package (Exclusive) – $7,000
VIP Reception runs from 4 -5:30 p.m. and is immediately
followed by the Annual Dinner.
n Eight event tickets
n 16 tickets to the VIP reception
n Tent cards with logos displayed throughout the
V.I.P. Reception area
n Guest list of reception attendees
n Opportunity to display company banner and
marketing materials in the V.I.P. Reception area
n Logo displayed on website for one year
Gold Package – $5,200
n Eight event tickets
n Four tickets to VIP reception
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Company logo projected during dinner
n Logo displayed on website for one year
n Four event tickets
n Two tickets to VIP reception
n Company logo displayed during dinner
n Logo displayed on website for one year
Band Sponsorship – $2,500
n Eight event tickets
n Thank you in Program
n $1,000 distributed back to the school from
the Chamber with your company name
n Logo displayed on website for one year
Award Sponsor – $2,000 per award
Awards include: Community Service and Small Business
n Two event tickets
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Logo displayed on website for one year
n Recognition as sponsor during dinner
n Recognition as sponsor during award presentation
n One seat on Awards Selection Committee
Bronze Package – $1,400
n Two event tickets
n Recognition in invitations and program
n Logo displayed on website for one year

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Legislative Dinner
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
5:30 – 8 p.m.
This premier legislative event unites Michigan’s local chambers and their key business leaders with legislators and state
Chamber officials for an evening of networking and information. It provides local Chamber executives an exciting oppor-
tunity to invite their area legislators to attend the dinner and discuss the most pertinent and timely legislative issues.

Chamber Sponsor – $2,000 Legislative Sponsor – $1,000

n Preferred seating – table of eight n Table of eight
n Corporate name and logo displayed on all n Corporate name included on all marketing materials
marketing materials n Company name and logo displayed on scrolling
n Corporate name and logo displayed on logo loop logo loop
n Company logo displayed on sponsorship page of n Company logo displayed on sponsorship page of
Chamber website Chamber website
n Complimentary wine with dinner
n 8’ table display at reception – limited availability

Member Mixers
Member Mixers are hosted by Chamber members and are informal events giving the host an opportunity to showcase their
business, and members the opportunity to network and stay in tune with the business community. Mixers are held at vari-
ous locations around the Greater Lansing region on the second Tuesday of each month from 5-7 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor – $7,500 Host Sponsor – $100

n Recognition as presenting sponsor on all
marketing materials
n Co-branded Member Mixer logo
n Recognition as presenting sponsor during every
Member Mixer
n Two tickets to every Member Mixer
n Host Provides: Event location (large enough to hold
100+ people plus food and beverage), beer, wine, soft
drinks and hors d’oeuvres for 100+ people
n Chamber Provides: PDF and Excel spreadsheet of
attendees, registration and marketing services

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Business Forums
The Business Forums are designed to provide small business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and executives with edu-
cational awareness and advice on a variety of topics including: marketing, real estate, technology, social media, human
resources and work-life balance. Experienced professionals present both practical concepts and creative business ideas
to navigate the dynamics that lead to success in the world of commerce.

Presenting Sponsor – $10,000 for series Contributing Sponsor – $2,500

n Recognition as presenting sponsor on all n Eight tickets to event – premier seating
marketing materials n Recognition in all marketing materials
n Co-branded Chamber Business Forum logo n Seat on forum planning committee
n Recognition as presenting sponsor during every n Distribution of company materials on tables
Chamber Business Forum event
n Eight tickets to each event Supporting Sponsor – $1,000
n Sponsor remarks at each event n Recognition as supporting sponsor
n Seat on forum planning committee n Eight tickets to event
n Recognition in all marketing materials n Seat on forum planning committee
n Recognition in all marketing materials
Program Sponsor – $5,000
n Recognition as program sponsor
n Eight tickets to event
n Seat on forum planning committee
n Speaker introduction
Introduction at the beginning of the forum

Chamber 360
n
n Banner recognition at the forum
n Recognition in all marketing materials

New, veteran and prospective members are encouraged

Executive Welcome
This VIP reception for new local executives is an out-
standing opportunity to reach the top community leaders
and interact with key decision makers in the region. The
free event is held quarterly on a needed basis.
Presenting Sponsor – $2,000
n Recognition as presenting sponsor on all
marketing materials
n Co-branded Executive Welcome logo
n Recognition as presenting sponsor during every
Executive Welcome event
to attend the quarterly Chamber 360 to learn about the
full range of Chamber benefits and how to maximize your
investment. Meet our staff and find out how we are working
for you through business growth and advocacy initiatives,
exclusive member benefit programs, member exposure,
networking and educational event opportunities.
Presenting Sponsor – $2,500
n Recognition as presenting sponsor on all
marketing materials
n Co-branded Chamber 360 logo
n Recognition as presenting sponsor during
every Chamber 360 event
n Excel list of participants
n Logo link on Chamber website

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Lansing Open Golf Outing

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking 10 a.m. Shotgun Start
At Eagle Eye Golf Course
As Lansing’s premier golf scramble, the Lansing Open attracts hundreds of golfers each year. The outing is a great oppor-
tunity for members, guests and volunteers to network and conduct business in a relaxed, fun environment with the area’s
top business leaders.
Early Bird Ticket Special: $175 or $740 for a foursome; $195 or $775 for a foursome. $195 or $775 for a foursome after
June 17, 2011.
Premier Package – $2,500 Beverage Cart Package (Exclusive) – $2,000
n One foursome for the tournament n Signage on two beverage carts
n Two “premiere” tee signs, on requested holes n Company name listed on each beverage ticket
n One 8 ft. skirted tables with two chairs, n Four dinner tickets
(on same hole as tee signage) n Signage on sponsorship board
n Two lunch tickets for volunteers and eight n Recognition in all event marketing materials
tickets for dinner n $100 discount on foursome
n Opportunity to place marketing materials in golfer
registration packets Dinner Package (Exclusive) – $2,000
n Signage on sponsorship board n Prominent signage and recognition at dinner
n Recognition in all event marketing materials (company provides banner)
n Company logo displayed on table at dinner
Mulligan Package (Exclusive) – $2,500 n Marketing table/display in dining room
n Corporate logo on mulligan balloons n Four dinner tickets
(company provides balloons) n Signage on sponsorship board
n One foursome for the tournament n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Four dinner tickets n Sponsor remarks at the beginning of dinner
n Signage on sponsorship board n $100 discount on foursome
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
Hole in One Package (Exclusive) – $2,000
n Four dinner tickets
n Signage on hole 5
n Signage on sponsorship board
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n $100 discount on foursome

Golf Ball Drop (Exclusive) – $2,000

n Four dinner tickets
n Signage on designated hole
n Signage on sponsorship board
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n $100 discount on foursome

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Million Dollar Shot (Exclusive) – $2,000 Showcase Package (Limited) – $1,000
n Four dinner tickets n Signage on designated hole
n Signage on hole 18 n One 8 ft. skirted tables with two chairs,
n Signage on sponsorship board (on same hole as tee signage)
n Recognition in all event marketing materials n Two lunch tickets
n $100 discount on foursome n Two dinner tickets
n List of participants
Player Cart Package (Exclusive) – $1,500 n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Signage on all golf carts n $100 discount on foursome
n Four dinner tickets
n Signage on sponsorship board Super Ticket Package (Exclusive) – $1,000
n Recognition in all event marketing materials n Provide gift for drawing
n $100 discount on foursome n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Recognition on super ticket
Lunch Package (Exclusive) – $1,500 n Signage on designated hole
n Note card with logo placed in boxed lunches n Recognition at dinner
n Four dinner tickets n Signage on sponsorship board
n Signage on sponsorship board n List of participants
n Recognition in all event marketing materials n $100 discount on foursome
n $100 discount on foursome
Tee Sign Package – $250
n Tee sign at requested hole
n Signage on sponsorship board
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n $100 discount on foursome

Ten Over the Next Ten

Tuesday, September 25, 2011
This program seeks to showcase the area’s top young professionals who, over the next 10 years, will contribute signifi-
cantly to our community and become tomorrow’s leaders. Ten Over the Next Ten is brought to you by the Lansing Regional
Chamber and Grand River Connection.

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 Supporting Sponsor – $500

n Recognition as Title Sponsor (Ten Over the Next Ten n Recognition in all marketing materials including:
Presented by… Sponsor) invitations, program, website, Focus magazine
n Recognition in all marketing materials including: n Name scrolling on sponsorship loop during event
invitations, program, website, Focus magazine
n Opportunity to introduce speaker/moderator and
say a few words about their company
n Name scrolling on sponsorship loop during event
n Signage at Reception (provided by Company)
n Name included in follow-up article on recipients
in all Publications (LRCC, GRC)
n Senior Level employee to sit on Judging Committee
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Health Care Forum

October 6, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Noon – 1:30 p.m. Economic Club
This informative program features local health care leaders as they discuss future trends, challenges facing the health
care industry, delivering quality health care and examples of small, mid-size, and large businesses that have successfully
decreased employee health-related expenses through wellness and health management programs. This forum is in part-
nership with the Lansing Economic Club and includes a keynote speaker and panel sessions.

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 Supporting Sponsor – $1,000

n Display table
n One table of eight at Forum and October
Economic Club
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch and in program
n Banner hung at prominent location at Forum
(company provides banner)
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Five minute introduction at beginning of Forum
n List of all registered attendees
Contributing Sponsor – $2,500
n Display table
n One table of eight at Forum and October
Economic Club
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch and in program
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n One table of eight at Forum and October
Economic Club
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch and in program
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
Business Sponsor – $300
n Display table
n Two tickets to Forum and October Economic Club
(includes table representative)
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch and in program
n Recognition in all event marketing materials

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Celebration of Regional Growth
Thursday, November 10, 2011
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A must-attend annual Celebration of Regional Growth recognizing businesses for new economic investment and job cre-
ation in the Greater Lansing region. The companies recognized have contributed a combined $1 billion over the last five
years.
Presenting Sponsor – $15,000
n Company name and logo in luncheon
program and awards
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Recognition at the event with your banner
placed in the staging area
n Opportunity to introduce the program
n Opportunity to place company gifts and/or
marketing materials at each place setting
n Two tables of eight at the luncheon
n Two ¼ page advertisements in our FOCUS
news magazine
Sponsorship Opportunites
Video Sponsor – $5,000
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Logo on all videos distributed after the event
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch
n 8’ table to display marketing materials
n Table of eight at the luncheon
n Recognition in the video
Contributing Sponsor – $1,500
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Table of eight at the luncheon
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch
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ATHENA Award Presentation

Thursday, December 8, 2011
Presenting Sponsor – $7,000 Video Sponsor – $2,500
n Two tables of eight at the event n One table of eight at award presentation
n Logo displayed on screen during award n Logo displayed on screen during award
presentation and in program presentation and in program
n Banner hung at prominent location at award n Recognition in all event marketing materials
presentation (company provides banner) n Recognition on video presentation of award recipient
n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Five minute introduction at beginning of Supporting Sponsor – $1,000
award presentation n One table of eight at luncheon
n List of all registered attendees n Logo displayed on screen during award
presentation and in program
Gifting Sponsor – $5,000 n Recognition in all event marketing materials
n Logo on souvenir gifts for all attendees
n Invitation and admission to event for all past recipients
n One table of eight at the event for sponsor, in addition
to all past recipient seating
n Logo displayed on screen during award presentation
and in program
n Recognition in all event marketing materials

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Lansing Economic Club

11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Program
The Lansing Economic Club features nationally recognized speakers covering a broad range of business-related topics
from economic trends and business success stories, to the latest management and leadership techniques. The Lansing
Economic Club lunches provide an excellent opportunity to network with more than 350 of the area’s top decision-mak-
ers, including key community, business, and university leaders. The Club meets nine times a year from 12–1:30 p.m. at the
Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University.
Distinguished Member – $4,000 Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
n Recognition as an event sponsor on Club (Available per event)
marketing materials and during the event
n Company banner display and distribution of Gold Sponsorship –
company marketing materials at the event $1,000 or $8,000 for series (Maximum 2 sponsors per event)
n Two seats at speaker table and speaker n Recognition as an event sponsor on all Club
introduction privileges marketing materials and during the event
n One table of eight for the Series, preferred seating n Logo displayed on screen during lunch
n Recognition in each event program as an
Economic Club Distinguished Member
Silver Sponsorship –
n Table-top signage with your company name
$500 or $4,000 for series (Maximum 2 sponsors per event)
n Logo displayed on screen during lunch
n Recognition as an event sponsor on all Club
marketing materials and during the event
Preferred Member – $2,250 n Company name displayed on screen during lunch
n One table of eight for the Series, preferred seating
n Recognition in each event program as an
Bronze Sponsorship –
Economic Club Preferred Member
$250 or $2,000 for series (Maximum 4 sponsors per event)
n Table-top signage with your company name
n Recognition as an event sponsor in program
and website
Contributing Member – $1,150
n Four tickets for the Series
n Recognition in each event program as an
Economic Club Contributing Member

Sustaining Members – $630

n Two tickets for the Series
n Recognition in each event program as an
Economic Club Sustaining Member

Supporting Member – $315

n One ticket for the Series
n Recognition in each event program as an
Economic Club Supporting Member
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Advertising Opportunities
FOCUS Magazine
FOCUS is a monthly newsletter designed to keep members
up-to-date on Chamber news, events and services. This
publication is sent to all 1,100 member businesses and
delivered electronically to more than 4,000 Greater Lan-
sing decision makers. It is also distributed at all Chamber
events and programs and dropped off to a variety of sites
in region. FOCUS reaches thousands of the region’s top
business executives, making it unmatched in its ability to
deliver your advertising message to the people who make
decisions regarding your products and services The com-
petitive opportunity makes FOCUS an affordable option for
any size budget.
2011 Advertising Rates
Back Cover
1x placement $895 • 4x placement $810
6x placement $765 • 12x placement $695
1/2 Page
1x placement $795 • 4x placement $760
6x placement $720 • 12x placement $645
1/3 Page
1x placement $595 • 4x placement $555
6x placement $525 • 12x placement $495
1/6 Page
1x placement $295 • 4x placement $255
6x placement $225 • 12x placement $195
Advertising Specifications
Ad Size Width Height
Back Cover 4” x 5.5” • 1/2 page – horizontal 9” x 5”
1/2 page – vertical 4.5” x 11”
1/3 page – horizontal 9” x 3.5”
1/3 page – vertical 3” x 11” • 1/6 page 3” x 5”
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Terms & Conditions
n Closing date for space reservations is the 1st of
the month previous to the month ad appears.
n Artwork is due on the 5th day of the month
previous to when ad will run.
n Monthly advertisers will be billed once ad is
approved and due Net 30.
n Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly payments
will be billed quarterly, due Net 30.
n A Pre-Pay discount of 5 percent is available for
advance payment.
n Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertisements
for any reason, at any time and assumes no liability for
products and services advertised.
n An agreement to advertise does not constitute an
endorsement by the Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce.
n The contract is not-cancelable by advertiser and
advertiser acknowledges full and complete
understanding for these terms.
To place an ad or to
request more information
about advertising in
FOCUS; please contact
Aubrey Zimmerman
at 517.853.6456.
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Community Guide & Membership Directory Calendar of Events
n PLATINUM SPONSOR Investment - $125/ month
Receive a full-page ad with full-color and full-bleed,
The Calendar of Events is a monthly electronic
unlimited color photos, free ad design and an
newsletter highlighting Chamber events and
interactive ad on-line.
happenings. It delivered to the inboxes of more
Back Cover – $4,100 • Inside Front Cover – $3,650
than 3,800 subscribers.
Inside Back Cover – $3,650
Pages 1 thru 6 – $3,250 Includes a color logo prominently featured with a direct
link to your website.
n GOLD SPONSOR
Receive the ad of your choice in full-color with E-Chamber onTarget
unlimited color photos, free ad design, guaranteed Investment - $75 per issue
location and an interactive ad on-line.
Full Page Ad – $2,895 • 1/2 Page Ad – $1,895 E-Chamber onTarget is a monthly electronic newsletter,
1/4 Page Ad – $1,290 promoting member businesses. It is delivered on the first
Friday of each month to the inboxes of more than 3,500
n CATEGORICAL ADS Chamber members and
Receive the full-color ad of your choice with key decision makers.
unlimited color photos, free ad design and an Placement is given on
interactive ad on-line. a first come-first serve
Full Page Ad – $2,100 • 1/2 Page Ad – $1,310 basis and space is lim-
1/4 Page Ad – $1,110 • 1/8 Page Ad – $720 ited.
Includes a 50 word
AD SIZES Width Height ad, website link and
Full Page (full bleed) 8.5” 11” logo.
Full Page 7.5” 10”
1/2 Page (vertical) 3.625” 10”
1/2 Page (horizontal) 7.5” 4.875”
1/4 Page (vertical) 3.625” 4.875”
1/4 Page (horizontal) 7.5” 2.3125”
1/8 Page 3.625” 2.3125”

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Contact Sarah Lackey, The Stadium District PAID
500 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 200 LANSING, MI
Events & Programming Manager, at Lansing, MI 48912 PERMIT NO. 622

517.853.6457 to take advantage Ph. 517.487.6340

lansingchamber.org
of any of the listed sponsorship
opportunities or if you have any
questions concerning possible
sponsorships.

For advertising opportunities,

contact Aubrey Zimmerman,
Marketing & Communications
Manager, at 517.853.6456.

Sponsorship &
Opportunities
Marketing

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