2016 SPONSORSHIP GUIDE & MEDIA KIT

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Austin Chamber of Commerce 535 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78701 512.478.9383 austinchamber.com Michael W. Rollins, CCE President & CEO

Mike Berman SVP, Communication/Strategy [email protected] Charisse Bodisch, CEcD SVP, Economic Development [email protected] Cathi Hight SVP, Growth Strategy & Investor Relations [email protected] Jeremy Martin, IOM SVP, Strategy [email protected] Jan Riepen CFO/SVP, Finance [email protected] Drew Scheberle SVP, Federal/State Advocacy & Education/ Talent Development [email protected] Vicki Segna SVP, Operations [email protected] Michele Skelding SVP, Global Technology & Innovation [email protected] For sponsorship opportunities contact: Lon Breedlove Development Director [email protected]

The Chamber sponsorship and partnership programs create strategic alignment and co-branding with the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Each partnership level provides a defined budget, engagement plan and investment value. The Austin Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membershipdriven organization comprised of 3,000+ business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for our members. Investing in the Austin Chamber through sponsorships and partnerships supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, transportation and infrastructure, as well as business attraction, retention, and expansion.

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Wells Fargo is proud to support the Austin Chamber as a Pivotal Partner and we are looking forward to another successful year. It is a privilege to support the growing Austin business community and partner with the Chamber to help local businesses succeed financially. Don Kendrick,

Regional President, Wells Fargo

The Chamber Partnership Program creates strategic opportunities to engage the community around our shared priorities. We would recommend companies participate in the partnership programs as a means towards growing their presence and impact throughout Central Texas. Gerardo Interiano,

Public Affairs and Government Relations Manager, Google

As one of Austin’s largest employers, Goodwill has a large economic impact on the community. Connecting employers to trained, jobready prospects, or preparing those prospects to meet employer needs, is a mission that is informed by our Chamber partnership. The Chamber makes our work happen at many levels. Jerry Davis,

President & CEO, Goodwill of Central Texas

The Austin Chamber does vital work for the area. Without the fabulous growth of area business, Austin would not be the highly desirable place to live and relocate to that it has become – just look on any list in the country. A large part of our area’s business growth is directly attributable to the efforts of the Chamber and its members. Bobby Jenkins,

President, ABC Home & Commercial Services

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS The Austin Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to the companies who invest generously through Partnerships. These contributions support the Chamber’s mission: Provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for its members. Consider a partnership program investment to align with the Austin Chamber and drive your business throughout Central Texas.

2016 PIVOTAL PARTNERSHIP The Pivotal Partnership package is valued at over $165,000. Your investment: $50,000. Pivotal Partners receive continuous, consistent recognition with thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the year. This visibility is created by providing the following assets throughout 2016: Recognition at each signature event at the podium and on a custom banner, printed program, scrolling PowerPoint and Austin Chamber website. Additional benefits include a prominent table for ten (10), admission into pre-event receptions and your logo on table tent sign. These Pivotal Partnership benefits are provided for: • Annual Meeting (600+ attendees) $10,000 value • Austin Business Awards (850-1,000 attendees) $10,000 value • State of Transportation (400+ attendees) $5,000 value • State of Education (400+ attendees) $5,000 value • Annual Economic Forecast (400+ attendees) $5,000 value • Membership Luncheons (300+ attendees); at least two per year ($5,000 value - each) • Option to purchase an additional adjacent table for ten (10) at each event for $500 TOTAL VALUE: $45,000+ Recognition on a custom banner and recognized from the podium at the following Small Business & Member Programs: • Chairman’s & President’s Advisory Board receptions (4-6 per year) $15,000 value • New Member Orientation (6 per year) $12,000 value • Speed Networking (4 per year; morning/evening) $12,000 value • Additional Small Business Programming as scheduled throughout the year ($12,000 value) TOTAL VALUE: $50,000+ Logo displayed in a shared Pivotal Partner ad in following Marketing Initiatives: • Austin Newcomer Guide magazine published by Texas Monthly (printing of 11,000; 3 times per year) • Homepage of the Chamber website (averages 18,000 unique visitors per month and 180,000 views monthly) • FOCUS e-newsletter (distributed 26 times annually to 7,000+) • Economy in Perspective e-newsletter (distributed 26 times annually to 3,500+) • Monthly Event Calendar (distributed monthly to 7,000+) • Recognition on all Austin Chamber event registration web pages TOTAL VALUE: $50,000+

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In addition, Pivotal Partners will receive the following “impressions” throughout the year: • Recognition in the Austin Chamber elevator lobby (on the flat panel screens) • Recognition in the Austin Chamber of Commerce reception area (on the flat panel screen) • Signage throughout the Board Room acknowledging Pivotal Partners TOTAL VALUE: $10,000+ The following personal engagement opportunities are provided throughout the year: • Open invitation for meetings with the President and Chairman of the Board upon request • Invitation to Austin Chamber Board of Directors meetings (at least 6 per year) • Invitation to Opportunity Austin quarterly investor meetings Additional benefits of the Pivotal Partnership program include: • EXCLUSIVE Pivotal position in a Business Sector • ‘First right of acceptance’ to Pivotal Partnership position in future years (good through September 30 in any given year for future year) • ‘First right of acceptance’ for all new marketing programs created within the Austin Chamber partnership programs

2016 PIVOTAL PARTNERS

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2016 FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP The Foundation Partnership package is valued at over $70,000. Your investment: $20,000. Foundation Partners will receive continuous, consistent recognition as a Foundation Partner of the Austin Chamber to thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the year. This visibility is created by providing the following assets throughout 2016: Recognition at the following signature events at the podium and on a custom banner, printed program, scrolling PowerPoint and Austin Chamber website. Additional benefits include a prominent table for ten (10), admission into preevent receptions and your logo on table tent sign. These Foundation Partnership benefits are provided for: • Annual Meeting (600+ attendees) $3,000 value • State of Transportation (400+ attendees) $2,500 value • State of Education (400+ attendees) $2,500 value • Annual Economic Forecast (400+ attendees) $2,500 value • Membership Luncheons (300+ attendees); at least two per year ($2,500 value – each) • Option to purchase an additional adjacent table for ten (10) at each event for $500 TOTAL VALUE: $16,000 Recognition on a custom banner and recognized from the podium at the following Small Business & Member Programs: • CEO Peer Advisory Program Reception Sponsor (4 per year) $15,000 value • New Member Orientation (6 per year) $12,000 value TOTAL VALUE: $27,000 Logo displayed in a shared Foundation Partner ad in following Marketing Initiatives: • Austin Newcomer Guide magazine (printing of 11,000; 3 times per year) • Homepage of the Chamber website (averages 18,000 unique visitors per month and 180,000 views monthly) • Monthly Event Calendar (distributed monthly to 6,000+) • Recognition on all event registration web pages TOTAL VALUE: $15,000+ In addition, Foundation Partners will receive the following “impressions” throughout the year: • Recognition in the Austin Chamber elevator lobby (on the flat panel screens) • Recognition in the Austin Chamber of Commerce reception area (on the flat panel screen) • Signage throughout the Board Room acknowledging as a Foundation Partner TOTAL VALUE: $10,000+

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2016 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP The Corporate Partnership package is valued at over $37,500. Your investment: $10,000. Corporate Partners will receive continuous, consistent recognition as a Corporate Partner of the Austin Chamber to thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the year. This visibility is created by providing the following assets throughout 2016: Corporate Partners will be recognized at the following signature events at the podium and on a custom banner, printed program, scrolling PowerPoint and Austin Chamber website. Additional benefits include a prominent table for ten (10), admission into pre-event receptions and your logo on table tent sign. These Corporate Partnership benefits are provided for: • Annual Meeting (600+ attendees) $3,000 value • Austin Business Awards (800-1000 attendees) $3,000 value • Option to purchase an additional adjacent table for ten (10) at each event for $500 TOTAL VALUE: $8,000 Corporate Partners will be recognized on a custom banner and recognized from the podium at the following Small Business & Member Programs: • Speed Networking (4 per year; morning/evening) $6,000 value • Chairman’s and President’s Advisory Board Receptions (4-6 per year) $6,000 value TOTAL VALUE: $12,000 Company logo displayed in a shared Corporate Partner ad in the following Marketing Initiatives: • Austin Newcomer Guide magazine (printing of 11,000; 3 times per year) • Homepage of the Chamber website (averages 18,000 unique visitors per month and 180,000 views monthly) • Monthly Event Calendar (distributed monthly to 6,000+) • Recognition on all event registration web pages TOTAL VALUE: $10,000+ In addition, Corporate Partners will receive the following “impressions” throughout the year: • Recognition in the Austin Chamber elevator lobby (on the flat panel screens) • Recognition in the Austin Chamber of Commerce reception area (on the flat panel screen) • Signage throughout the Board Room acknowledging you as a Corporate Partner TOTAL VALUE: $7,500+

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2016 SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION The Small Business Champion package is valued at over $12,500. Your investment: $5,000. As a Small Business Champion, you will receive continuous, consistent recognition as a Small Business Champion of the Austin Chamber to thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the year. This visibility is created by providing the following assets throughout 2016: Company logo displayed in a shared Small Business Champion ad in following Marketing Initiatives: • Austin Newcomer Guide magazine (printing of 11,000; 3 times per year) • Homepage of the Chamber website (averages 18,000 unique visitors per month and 180,000 views annually) • Monthly Event Calendar (distributed monthly to 6,000+) TOTAL VALUE: $5,000+ In addition, Small Business Champions will receive the following “impressions” throughout the year: • Recognition in the Austin Chamber elevator lobby (on flat panel screens) • Recognition in the Austin Chamber of Commerce reception area (on the flat panel screen) • Signage throughout our Board Room recognizing you as a Small Business Champion TOTAL VALUE: $2,500+ Recognition at the following small business programs as a sponsor, with tabletop display opportunity: • Austin’s Small Business Showcase $2,500 value • Procurement Fair for Small Businesses (2 per year) $2,500 value each fair TOTAL VALUE: $5,000+

2016 SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPIONS Small Business Program

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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EVENT SPONSORSHIPS In addition to the partnership packages, the following sponsorships are available à la carte.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

TARGETED EVENTS

137TH Annual Meeting

Speed Networking

2016 Greater Austin Business Awards

Membership Drive

Expected attendance: 850-1,000+

This annual event signifies the change in board leadership. We celebrate successes of the past year, look ahead to the new year, and honor the Austinites of the Year and Volunteers of the Year. Event date: January 28, 2016 This event recognizes businesses and non-profit organizations for achievements, community contributions and milestones. Event date: August 2016

MID-SIZED EVENTS Expected attendance: 250-800

Membership Luncheons State of Transportation Improving traffic and transit infrastructure in Austin is a top priority of the Chamber, as identified each year by regional business executives. This annual event serves as an update on progress. Event date: September 2016 State of Education Annual event to recognize the progress of the Chamber’s regional eduction initiatives, featuring thought-provoking speakers on education topics affecting the future of business in Central Texas. Event date: November 2016 Economic Forecast The Chamber’s premier business and economic forecasting event of the year, providing lively economic analysis and predictions for the coming year. Event date: December 2016

Procurement Fairs

Allows small businesses the opportunity to meet individually with people who are seeking to hire small businesses, such as state agencies, counties, cities, utilities, large headquarter businesses and more. Event date: March & September 2016

Austin’s Small Business Showcase

The Showcase provides a focused way to build new connections, bringing our small business members together to showcase their businesses and network. Event date: June 2016

Expected attendance: 50-200

4 times per year Speed Networking is a fun and exciting way to get connected in a short amount of time with a large number of business professionals. Hosted in a variety of Austin locations. Expected Participation: 300+ companies The Austin Chamber’s annual membership drive brings hundreds of companies together for three days. Position your company during this business building event. Sponsorships range from $250 - $2,500 Event date: February 24-26, 2016

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Global Connections: International Travel with the Chamber

The Austin Chamber offers group travel tours to global destinations, planning everything from travel and accommodation to meals and sightseeing. Various sponsorship opportunities are available.

MARKETING & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Marketing opportunities at the Chamber are designed to help your business prosper, placing your company’s message in the hands of business and community leaders throughout Central Texas.

MEETING ROOMS Elevate your organization’s visibility and showcase your support to the thousands of influential executives and community leaders who regularly visit the Austin Chamber each year by sponsoring areas within the Chamber’s office in downtown Austin. A number of naming and sponsorship opportunities within the Austin Chamber’s headquarters at 535 E. 5TH Street (in the Hilton) are being made available to our members: • Board Room

• Conference Room B

• Executive Board Room

• Conference Room C

• Conference Room A In addition to a visible name and logo presence within each area, sponsor names will also be included on all correspondence, publicity and announcements for events held in each area. Investment of $15,000-$50,000 annually with a 3-year commitment.

FOCUS E-NEWSLETTER*

Available to both members and the public at-large, the Chamber’s e-newsletter ‘FOCUS’, is distributed 26 times a year, every other Tuesday. This publication is centered on Chamber sponsored events and related news items. It has a reach of 6,000+. Advertising space is available as noted in the table below. MID-PAGE BANNER (700 X 75 PX)

FOOTER BANNER (700 X 75 PX)

1x

13x

26x

1x

13x

26x

$900

$750

$600

$800

$650

$500

MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR EMAIL* The Chamber Events Calendar is emailed to all members at the beginning of each month, and provides an overview of the next 3 months of Chamber events. 1X

6X

12X

$350

$250

$150

RIGHT SIDE LOGO

120 x 120 px

RIGHT SIDE TOWER

120 x 200 px

$500

$350

$250

FOOTER BANNER

700 x 75 px

$800

$650

$500

Reach 6,000+

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INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES • LIFE SCIENCES • MAJOR EMPLOYERS • TECHNOLOGY • MANUFACTURERS • CREATIVE MEDIA The Chamber publishes five directories that support the marketing efforts of members and the community at large. Directories are updated and published every 6 months. Advertising is a six month placement, January to June and July to December.

1/2 Page [7.3” x 5” No Bleed] $200

THE CHAMBER WEBSITE: AUSTINCHAMBER.COM The Austin Chamber website is our portal to the world. As an information gateway to Austin, the Chamber website provides information on living, working and visiting the area as well as relocating, growing, or starting a business in Central Texas. The Chamber’s Media Center includes stories and headlines related to Austin business and economy. To reserve your ad space, contact [email protected]

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Back, Inside Front, Inside Back, or Full Page [7.3” x 10” No Bleed] $500

The Chamber website averages 18,000 unique visitors per month.

*Advertisements on internal publications are static ads that are embedded on specific pages or locations; we are unable to accommodate rotational advertisements.

TEXAS MONTHLY PUBLICATIONS GREATER AUSTIN NEWCOMERS GUIDE The Austin Chamber is partnered with Texas Monthly Custom Publishing to produce the Greater Austin Newcomer Guide – the official publication of the Chamber used in business attraction efforts as well as for individuals relocating to the Austin area. Free Distribution: 33,000 annually – Published and Updated 3X annually in April, August, and December ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: Contact: Lon Breedlove at 512.322.5619 or [email protected]

CENTRAL TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE As the Chamber’s official guide to insight into economy of the five-county region, this resource includes profiles on key industries, up to date economic statistics, information on domestic and foreign trade, and reports on talent and workforce. Free Distribution: 10,000 – Published annually in February ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: Contact: Lon Breedlove at 512.322.5619 or [email protected]

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