Sponsorships

The Chamber has several sponsorship opportunities available. Although the nomination process is complete, you still have an opportunity to show your support for our small businesses by becoming a sponsor. The Small Business of the Year Awards is one of our largest events of the entire year, and the opportunity to gain exposure for your company is limitless!

For a PDF version of all available sponsorship packages click here. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2014 Small Business of the Year Awards! Contact Lisa Spaeth for more information at (630) 544-3365.

All Sponsorships of the Small Business of the Year Awards receive the following benefits, in addition to specific benefits outlined below, based on sponsor level: advanced promotion, recognition on Chamber website and prestigious recognition at the event.

Individual Tickets – $85 per person

Advertising Opportunities:

• Full Page Ad – $600
• Half Page Ad – $300
• Quarter Page Ad – $150

Corporate Table Sponsorship – $1000.00 (unlimited)

• Logo in event program book
• Quarter page advertisement in event program book
• Reserved table for 10

Business to Business Category Sponsorship – $1,500 (one available)

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Business to Consumer Category Sponsorship – $1,500 (one available)

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Minority Owned Business Category Sponsorship – $1,500 (one available)

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Woman Owned Business Category Sponsorship – $1,500 (one available)

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Young Professional Business Owner Category Sponsorship – $1,500

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Not-For-Profit Category Sponsorship – $1,500 (one available)

• Four (4) event tickets
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Invitation to nominee reception
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Participation in event program

Event Sponsorship – $2,000 (unlimited)

• Reserved table for 10
• Full Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in select Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)
• Invitation to nominee reception

Nominee Reception Sponsorship – $3,000 (two available)

The Nominee Reception is held on the Wednesday before the Small Business of the Year Awards, and is an invitation only event for nominees, past winners sponsors and judges to enjoy.

Reception benefits:

• Logo on invitation to nominee reception
• Opportunity to speak at nominee reception
• Company banner at reception (provided by sponsor)

Event benefits:

• Reserved table for 10, with premium seating
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in select Chamber Communication
• Podium recognition at event
• Item included in guest gift bag (provided by sponsor)

Dinner Sponsorship – $3,500 (two available)

• Reserved table for 10, with premium seating
• Half Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in select Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Company banner at event (provided by sponsor)
• Item included in guest gift bag  (provided by sponsor)
• Invitation to nominee reception

Awards Sponsorship – $5,000 (two available, one sold)

• Reserved table for 10, with premium seating
• Full Page Advertisement in event program book
• Recognition in Chamber Communications
• Podium recognition at event
• Company banner at event (provided by sponsor)
• Guest gift at each place setting (provided by sponsor)
• Invitation to nominee reception