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2016 SPONSORSHIPO G
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Growing Jobs.
Serving as a Voice for business.
fostering member Prosperity.That’s what the Asheville Chamber is all about.
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11TH annual Career Fair
January 5, 2017 11:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
Davis Event Center at WNC Agricultural Center
This regional event showcases employment opportunies
in high-tech manufacturing, health services, technology,
hospitality and growth industries, and targets the exisng
work force, high school graduates and college students.
Career seekers have the opportunity to meet face-to-face
with premier companies in the region.
Pj : 2,000+
a: Career seekers (local consumers, college students,etc.) from throughout WNC and about 100 hiring companies
and organizaons.
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $3,000 Secured for 2017
G S: $2,000• Logo Recognion (Chamber website, event website,
invitaon/publicity, event signage)
• One Booth at Event
S S: $1,000• Larger Name Recognion (Chamber website, event
website, invitaon/publicity, event signage)
• 50% discount on booth
Bz S: $500• Name Recognion (Chamber website, event website,
event signage)
e l S: $1,500• Logo Recognion (Chamber website, event website,
invitaon/publicity, event signage)
• Display table in lounge to market their business to
employers
• 50% discount on booth
Register online in late fall for an employer booth at
www.homecomingjobfair.com
aSheville MetrO eCOnOMy OutlOOk September 2016
Luncheon format
Keynote speakers present insighul analysis and current
demographic and economic indicators with a regionaland naonal overview. Research experts will present the
most up-to-date info that is invaluable to our business
community in gauging its posions in the local, naonal and
internaonal markets.
Pj : 350
a: Business leaders in the community, industries
who work closely with the Economic Development Coalion,
AVL 5x5: Vision 2020 campaign investors, business owners
and managers, high level business professionals (bankers,
aorneys, real estate brokers, etc.)
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $7,500 Secured for 2016
G S: $4,000
• Logo Recognion (Chamber website, invitaon/
publicity, event signage)
• 5 comp ckets
S S: $2,500
• Larger Name Recognion (Chamber website, event
signage)
• 3 comp ckets
Bz S: $1,000
• Name Recognion (Chamber website, event signage)
• 2 comp ckets
ecoomc Dopm
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annual MeetinG June 30, 2016
The community event of the year is the combined Annual Meeng of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Economic Development Coalion for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC). Help celebrate the successes of the past year, share
our vision for the future, and enjoy a keynote address from one of the most respected business leaders in the naon. This eventformat is a sit-down dinner with a networking recepon. Join us as we pass the gavel and raise a glass to the companies and
volunteers who partner with us to be the voice of business, create jobs, and help our members thrive.
Pj : 600
a: Area business leaders, dignitaries, AVL 5x5 Vision 2020 Investors, volunteer leadership from the Chamber and EDC
boards of directors.
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $7,000• Top billing logo recognion (on all promoonal
materials, including print and event signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• Maximum of two sponsors; industry exclusive
• 12 comp ckets
• Two-page program ad
P S: $5,000
• Logo recognion (on all promoonal materials,
including print and event signage)
• Maximum of three sponsors; industry exclusive
• 8 comp ckets
• Full-page program ad
G S: $3,000
• Logo recognion (on most promoonal materials and all
event signage)
• 4 comp ckets
• Half-page program ad
S S: $2,000• Name recognion (on most promoonal materials and
all event signage)
• 2 comp ckets
• Quarter-page program ad
Bz S: $1,000
• Name recognion (on most promoonal materials and
all event signage)
t: $80 per individual
$600 for table of 8
$100 non-members
Mmb eggm
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aSheville reStaurant Week January 2017
Asheville Restaurant Week provides a boost in trac to area
restaurants during the winter shoulder season. Restaurants
parcipate with a prix xe menu and are included in a $30k+
mul-media adversing campaign (including print, digital,
television, social media and radio). The Asheville Restaurant
Week website receives approximately 40,000 views.
Restaurants saw more than $60,000 in revenue during the
event.
a: General consumer public, Chamber member
restaurants
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $5,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, event
website, markeng materials and television adversing)
• Banner ad in post-event report (a digital recap of results toevent sponsors and all 145 Chamber member restaurants)
G S: $2,500
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event website,
publicity, printed materials, signage)
• Digital ad in post-event report (a digital recap of results to
event sponsors and all 145 Chamber member restaurants)
S S: $1,000
• Larger name recognion (Chamber website, event
website, markeng materials)
• Company name and website in post-event report (a digitalrecap of results to event sponsors and all 145 Chamber
member restaurants)
Bz S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, event website,
markeng materials)
• Company name in post-event report (a digital recap of
results to event sponsors and all 145 Chamber member
restaurants)
a S: $750
• Name recognion (Chamber website, event website,markeng materials)
• Company name in post-event report (a digital recap of
results to event sponsors and all 145 Chamber member
restaurants)
BuSineSS aFter hOurSMonthly 5:30-7 p.m.
Various Host Locaons
Business Aer Hours is the premier networking opportunity for
Chamber members and their businesses.
Pj : 80-100 per month
a: Chamber members and their employees
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $4,500
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, event
signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• Display table at events
• Names of aendees
G S: $2,500
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event signage)
h S: $1,500• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• Names of aendees
Host is responsible for food and beverage for the event. Host
sponsors are secured one year at a me and are welcome to
host two years in a row.
BuSineSS BeFOre hOurSMonthly 8-9 a.m.Various Host Locaons
Business Before Hours is one of the most popular networkingevents for Chamber members.
Pj : 60-75 per month
a: Chamber members and their employees
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,500• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, event
signage)• Opportunity to speak• Display table at events
• Names of aendees
G S: $1,500• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event signage)
h S: $800• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event signage)• Opportunity to speak• Names of aendees
Host is responsible for food and beverage for the event. Hostsponsors are secured one year at a me and are welcome to
host two years in a row.
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ChaMBer ChallenGe 5k raCe June 3, 2016
Asheville Chamber
Are you ready for the Challenge? A 5K run or walk through historic Monord may or may not be a walk in the park, but it is a
great way to raise awareness for wellness and challenge your coworkers and employees to a healthier lifestyle.
Pj : 1,200
a: Area businesses and the general community
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $7,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage, t-shirt)
• Opportunity to speak
• 2 vendor booth spaces
• 4 comp teams
G S: $3,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, t-shirt)
• Vendor booth space
• 2 comp teams
S S: $2,000
• Larger name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage, t-shirt)
• Vendor booth space
• 1 comp team
Bz S: $1,000
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• 1 comp team
S l S: $2,000
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, t-shirt)
• Logo placement at Start Line
• Vendor booth space
• 1 comp team
F l S: $2,000
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, t-shirt)
• Logo placement at Finish Line
• Vendor booth space
• 1 comp team
hf S: $2,000
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, t-shirt)
• Logo placement at Halfway Point
• Vendor booth space
• 1 comp team
W S S: $3,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, t-shirt, water staons)
• 2 comp teams
• Sta water staons on course
v S: $2,000
• Logo on volunteer t-shirts
• Vendor booth space
• 1 comp team
r v: $350
Showcase your product or service at the Chamber Challenge.
Table is provided. Sponsor can bring 10’ x 10’ tent and must
secure tent with 10 lb. weights on each leg.
t: $100 for team of four (early bird registraon)
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ChaMBer BuSineSS exPO August 10, 2016WNC Agricultural Center
The Business Expo features products and services from localbusinesses and organizaons. The Expo is held in partnershipwith neighboring counes, making this the largest regionalbusiness expo in WNC. This is an opportunity to showcaseyour business to companies and consumers in our area, gainqualied leads, and make valuable business connecons.
Pj : 500 consumers; 100+ vendors
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,000• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)• One booth at event
G S: $1,500• Logo recognion (Chamber website, event signage)• 50% discount on booth
S S: $750• Name recognion (Chamber website, event signage)
v B: $250 (electricity is addional $25)Vendor booths will be available for registraon in June.
eDuCatiOnal SerieSSeptember-June
Members are oered a wide variety of opportunies toenhance their abilies and training for opmum performancein the marketplace. Topics of interest include technology,human resources, markeng and nance. Scheduled monthly,sessions alternate between early morning (8-9 a.m.) and mid-day (12-1 p.m.)
Pj : 35-50 per event
a: Chamber members and their employees; aendedby a variety of businesses and employee levels, from front-lineto owner.
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,000• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to speak• Names of aendees
G S: $1,000• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
S S: $500• Larger name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
Bz S: $250• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
ChaMBer ClaSSiC GOlF tOurnaMentFall 2016
This annual tournament is full of networking, camaraderie and
fun! The tournament is a double shot-gun start with several
prizes oered for players. There are two ights, morning and
aernoon. Lunch and beverages provided.
Pj : 200+ golfers, plus 50 volunteers,
sponsors and sta
a: Business leaders, their clients and Chamber
volunteers
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $4,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• Showcase at event
• 1 comp team, any ight
• Opportunity to provide branded gi to golfers
P G: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Sign at pung green
• 2 players, morning ight
B/S C: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Logo on cart
• 2 players, morning ight
• Drive cart
B S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Showcase at one staon
• 2 players, morning ight
• Beverages provided by Chamber
S S: $1,200
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity)
• Logo at designated hole
• Showcase your business at your designated hole byengaging golfers in a contest or drawing.
• 2 players, morning ight
h S: $500
• Logo at designated hole
t: $700 for a team; individuals $175
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MeGa netWOrkinGOctober 13, 2016 & March 22, 2017
This fast-paced networking event will put you face-to-face
with prime business contacts in a unique and entertaining
format. Parcipants will gain insight on networking strategiesand leave with qualied leads.
Pj : 100+
a: Professionals from businesses of all sizes and
industry types per event
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $1,500
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)• Opportunity to speak
• Display table at events
• Names of aendees
• 1 comp cket
G S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• 1 comp cket
S S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• 1 comp cket
OPen hOuSe & OrientatiOnSept. 21, 2016; Jan. 25, 2017 & May 10, 2017
Asheville Chamber
The Chamber invites people and businesses in our
community to learn about the many benets of Chambermembership, the Economic Development Coalion and the
Convenon & Visitors Bureau. Open to members and the
general public.
Pj : 75+ per event
a: Chamber members and prospecve members
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,250
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,event signage)
• Display table in Visitor Center
• Names of aendees
G S: $1,250
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Display table in Visitor Center
S S: $750
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
D t: $500
• Limit 5 (1 per industry)
• Display table in upstairs lobby
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Sky hiGh GrOWth aWarDS April 2016
The Sky High Growth Awards event recognizes the fastest
growing businesses of the year. Businesses nominated for
the awards are evaluated on their growth, gross revenue and
number of employees.
Pj : 200
a: Award winners and their sta, Chamber Board
members and Ambassadors
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,000 Secured for 2016
G S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
S S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, eventsignage)
yOunG PrOFeSSiOnalS OF aSheville
The Young Professionals of Asheville (YPA) provides
outstanding professional leadership development
opportunies for Asheville’s future leaders. YPA provides
educaonal seminars, service opportunies and social
acvies for Asheville professionals between the ages of 21
and 40.
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $3,000
• Top billing logo recognion (YPA website, YPA newsleer,
event signage)
• Opportunity to speak at monthly morning networking
events
G S: $2,500
• Logo Recognion (YPA website, YPA newsleer, event
signage)
S S: $1,500
• Larger Name Recognion (YPA website, YPA newsleer,
event signage)
Bz S: $750
• Name Recognion (YPA website, YPA newsleer, event
signage)
SMall BuSineSS WeekMay 2-6, 2016
Various Locaons
Small business is the backbone of our community; these
enterprises have proven to be the largest constuent
contribung to the growth and prosperity of the local
economy. This week’s events are designed to enhance small
business success, provide resources for growth, and oer
an exchange of ideas and valuable feedback between small
business owners and local leaders. These events will vary from
small seminars to Business-Aer-Hours networking.
Pj a: 50 at civic leaders event, 100+ at
Business Aer Hours event
a: Civic leaders, small business owners, Chamber
members and their employees
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,500 Secured for 2016
G S: $1,500
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Display table at events
S S: $1,000
• Larger Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to have person to greet, hand out brochures,
etc.
Bz S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
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eleCteD OFFiCialS reCePtiOn August 18, 2016
This recepon honors the region’s government leadership,
bringing together municipal leaders, members of the
Asheville City Council, the Buncombe County Board of
Commissioners and members of the North Carolina General
Assembly to meet and network with Western North
Carolina’s business community.
Pj : 150
a: Chamber members and local elected ocials
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $1,500
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,event signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• Display table at events
G S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
S S: $750
• Larger Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
Bz S: $500• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
interCity viSitSpring 2016
An Asheville delegaon of approximately 50 leaders travel
to a selected city to experience rst-hand the best pracces
and lessons learned from top businesses and public sector
leaders. The Intercity Visit Program will include discussions
on topics of interest to Asheville leaders and special events
and other venue highlights.
Pj : 50
a: Asheville business and community leaders,
Chamber board members and sta
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $4,000• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage, printed materials)
• Opportunity to speak
G S: $2,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage, printed materials)
S S: $1,500
• Larger Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
Bz S: $750• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
t y e f h C: $2,000
• Top billing logo recognion at Thank You Event (event
signage)
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leGiSlative lunCheOnSSept. 2016 (Wrap-up) & Jan. 2017 (Pre-session)
Be informed and engaged with elected ocials concerning
crical legislave issues for Western North Carolina. This
sponsorship covers two events:
2016 l W l: An opportunity to
interact with our legislave delegaon on a personal basis,
hear the Chamber’s thoughts on the past session and thankthe legislators for their hard work represenng the diverse
interests in our region.
2017 l l: The Chamber presents its top
priories of the legislave agenda to Western North Carolina’s
legislave delegaon. Based on member surveys, the agenda
is craed by the Advocacy and Policy Commiee and approved
by the Chamber Board. During this luncheon members of
the delegaon will share their thoughts with the business
community.
Pj : 150 at each event
a: law rms, banks, high-level business professionals,
elected ocials (local and state-level)
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $5,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to speak
• 3 comp ckets to each event
• Recognion at Advocacy & Policy Commiee meengs
G S: $3,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• 2 comp ckets to each event
S S: $2,000
• Larger Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• 1 comp cket to each event
Bz S: $1,500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, eventsignage)
raleiGh leGiSlative viSitDate TBD (General Assembly convenes April 2016)
The Raleigh Legislave Visit is hosted by the Asheville Area
Chamber and six other chambers including Black Mountain-
Swannanoa, Haywood County, Henderson County, Madison
County, Brevard/Transylvania and Cashiers. Chamber members
from the region will travel to Raleigh to meet with the North
Carolina House and Senate leadership and the WNC delegaon
to discuss crical issues for our region.
Pj : 50
a: Chamber leaders and representaves from across
WNC
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,500
• Top billing logo recognion (publicity, event signage)
G S: $2,000
• Logo recognion (publicity, event signage)
S S: $1,000
• Larger Name recognion (publicity, event signage)
Bz S: $500
• Name recognion (publicity, event signage)
PuBliC POliCy aDvOCaCySpring-Summer 2016
To increase Chamber sta presence in Raleigh during Session
for monitoring issues and engaging with elected ocials and
sta. This is an excellent opportunity to have a direct impact on
the Chamber’s public policy iniaves.
P S: $2,000
• Logo recognion on reports and blog updates
• Recognized at all Advocacy and Policy Commiee
meengs (esmated 4 meengs)
• Recognion in all advocacy updates
• Recognion in Chamber legislave tracking
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aCCOMMODatiOnS liGht BOarD
An informaonal board where visitors come to research and
book accommodaons for their stay in the Asheville area.
P S: $1,000
Includes a plaque with your company name, your own boardspace with digital frame upgrade and brochure holder on
desk beneath display. Sponsor to produce their own sign
(36”w x 6”h).
a S
5 rooms or less $325
6-24 rooms $350
25+ rooms $500
Includes a 7”w x 5”h picture (8” diagonal) and a 7”w x 2”h
descripve space. An upgrade to a digital picture frame is
available for an addional $100.
Adversing schedule is July 2016-June 2017
Daily aCCOMMODatiOnS SPeCialS
DiSPlay
Feature your lodging deals each day in the Asheville Visitor
Center. Three staons will each feature daily updates
provided by parcipang lodging partners to help ll surplus
inventory with walk-in visitors at the Asheville Visitor Center.
$600 per year (for properes without a display on theAccommodaons Light Board)
$300 per year (for properes that also have a display on the
Accommodaons Light Board)
Adversing schedule is July 2016-June 2017
attraCtiOnS/reStaurant liGht
BOarD
An informaonal board where visitors come to learn about
acvies to ll their vacaon me in the Asheville area.
P S: $1,000 Secured for 2016-2017
a S: $195
Includes space for your 7”w x 5”h picture (8” diagonal) and a
7”w x 2”h descripve space.
An upgrade to a digital picture frame is available for an
addional $100.
Adversing schedule is July 2016-June 2017
BrOChure OF the MOnth
Your company’s brochure will be prominently displayed at
the main Visitor Center desk for volunteers to share with
visitors.
$200 per month
COMPuter Bank
Our computers on the main oor of the Visitor Center
comprise the Computer Bank. Visitors use these computers
to access the internet, parcularly when searching forinformaon about Asheville and area aracons. This
technology will put the visitor in touch with your business
in just a click! Your screensaver will be the gateway to the
Visitor Center’s home page, which includes a link to your
website. Provides year-round adversing. Sponsor may place
a supply of brochures at each staon.
P S: $600
Adversing schedule is July 2016-June 2017
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FeatureD BuSineSS OF the MOnth
This poster (24”w x 36”h) features your business front and
center above the water fountain in the main lobby of the
Visitor Center. More than 200,000 people visit the Visitor
Center annually. Everyone drinks water; you do the math!
This space includes a holder in which you can display yourbrochures next to the poster.
$200 per month
GreetinG DiSPlay
At the main entrance of the Visitor Center, the foyer is
the gateway for the guest. This poster (24”w x 36”h) and
accompanying rack cards will make a lasng impression,
coming and going. Total of six businesses per quarter.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $675
October - December $675
January - March $375
April - June $500
hOSPitality POSter
Your business can add a special touch to welcome visitors to
the Asheville Visitor Center. Two aracve posters (24”w x
36”h) and accompanying rack cards are featured outside the
elevator and public restrooms. Two opportunies per quarter;
includes both posters.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $700
October - December $800
January - March $375
April - June $700
DiSPlay FOr a Day
Pick a day, any day. Showcase your business to hundreds of
visitors entering the Visitor Center.
$75 per day
inSiDe-OutSiDe DiSPlay PaCkaGe
This is the ulmate combo - a poster (24”w x 36”h) directly
across from the elevator and a 10”h x 8”w display in the 24-
Hour Informaon Board! You won’t miss the visitors with this
display package, reaching them both indoors and outdoors.
One opportunity available per quarter.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $700October - December $800
January - March $450
April - June $700
Mantel DiSPlay
At the Informaon Desk, the Asheville Visitor Center sta and
volunteers give personal aenon to visitors while answering
quesons and giving general assistance. The 10-foot mantel
(13.5” deep) directly behind the sta will capture the aenon
of the visitor with your personalized, three-dimensional
display.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July-August $500
September-October $500
November-December $450
January-February $350
March-April $450
May-June $450
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MeDia PreSentatiOn
Capture the visitors’ aenon as you dazzle them with your
commercial on a 42” LCD screen TV inside the brochure
room. The powerful media will give your business maximum
exposure on the big screen. The commercial may be 30
seconds to one minute in length and must be produced by
the sponsor.
$500 per quarter
relOCatiOn PaCkaGe
The Chamber’s Relocaon Package is mailed to individuals
and businesses from around the country who are interested
in moving to the Asheville area.
Pj C: 300 - 500 Annually
P S: $1,250
Let your business be the rst to greet our potenal
new residents by making the rst impression with your
company message on the outside of the relocaon package.
Addional benets include: Fulllment inseron and
subscripon list for one year.
P F
Let us do the work for you! Join our Relocaon Fulllment
Service and we’ll include your literature in the Chamber’s
relocaon packet. Addional Benets: Receivers List.
Brochure Inserts: $550 for six months or $995 for one year
Magazine Inserts: $1,000 for six months or $2,000 for one
year
r l S:
$350 for six months or $500 for one year
reStrOOM POSter
A poster (24”w x 36”h) in the entrance of the restroom, right
next to the hand-drying area will grab visitors’ aenon
as they take a quick break from their travels. This space
includes a holder in which you can display your brochures
next to the poster.
l’ r M’ r: $300 per quarter
24-hOur viSitOr inFOrMatiOn
BOarD
This sponsorship entails a 10”w x 8”h ad located outside
the main entrance of the Visitor Center. This beauful
informaon board, designed and created by local arst
Stefan Bonitz, will showcase your business to visitors 24
hours a day. Four spots available each quarter.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $400
October - December $400
January - March $400
April - June $400
WelCOMe POSter
A poster (24”w x 36”h) located in the high-trac restroom
corridor, this display is also eye-catching from the volunteer
counter and the brochure areas. This space includes abrochure holder to display your brochures next to the poster.
One opportunity per quarter.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $700
October - December $800
January - March $375
April - June $700
WinDOW DiSPlayAract the interest of Visitor Center guests with your
dynamic, three-dimensional display. The west-facing
windows of the center have three 4’ x 6’ opportunies to
give your business added exposure. Three areas available per
quarter.
aDvertiSinG SCheDule
July - September $775
October - December $875
January - March $400
April - June $775
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e-neWSletter
The weekly e-newsleer provides up-to-date informaon
on Chamber news and events. Circulaon is based upon the
current opt-in subscribers. Ads link to the business’s website.
Pj : 7,000+
P S:
$1,200 q
W a: $100
Dg adsg
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WeBSite Banner aDS
The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s website keeps members informed, serves as a portal of informaon for the
community and visitors and shares economic development informaon. The site receives about 15,000 visits per month. Ads
rotate randomly.
C C a
(Limited to 5 adversers per secon. Adversers receive 3 ads: Medium Rectangle, Leaderboard and Half Rectangle)
Live/Relocate: $2,560
Work: $2,560Visit: $2,560
h P a
(Limited to 5 adversers)
Leaderboard: $1,100
Medium Rectangle: $1,100
Half Rectangle: $950
G P a
Leaderboard: $800
Medium Rectangle: $700
Half Rectangle: $600
Leaderboard
Medium Rectangle
Half Rectangle
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Online DireCtOry enhanCeMentS
The online membership directory receives 10 million hits per year from consumers ulizing the Chamber’s lisng of members for
referrals. Directory enhancements allow you to upgrade your complimentary membership lisng to bring addional visibility to your
business.
F l: $350
Increase your business directory visibility with premium
placement, added content and visual highlights.
Results Pages: (example below)
• Premium placement on category searches (within topve results)
• Highlighted• Logo• Short descripon• Pinned on map
Lisng Page:
• Logo• Photo• Long descripon• List of products and services
Search Results Pages
Featured Lisng
Highlight Package
Sample Lisng Page for Featured Lisng
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h P: $200
Enhance your business lisng in our online directory.
Results Page: (example boom le)• Highlighted• Logo• Pinned on map
Lisng Page:
• Logo• Long descripon
Sample Lisng Page for Highlight Package
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WOMen in BuSineSSFall 2016
This new event marks the launch of our new Women
in Business iniave. Join us as we celebrate women in
all levels of business with a breakfast, networking and
inspiraonal keynote address. Awards will be presented to
outstanding women in business.
Pj : 150+
a: Professionals from businesses of all sizes and
industry types.
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
a S: $3,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to present one of three Women in Business
awards
• Full page ad in program
• 4 comp ckets
G S: $2,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• Half page ad in program
• 3 comp ckets
S S: $1,000
• Larger name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Quarter page ad in program
• 2 comp ckets
Bz S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
• 1 comp cket
Winter WalkNov. 4, 2016
Hedrick Industries Grove Stone & Sand
Join us for our very rst Winter Walk at the quarry in
Swannanoa. Designed as part of the Asheville Chamber
Challenge series for health and wellness, this hike willhelp keep you moving as the seasons change and winter
makes its way into Western North Carolina. This gentle
four-mile hike begins and ends at the picnic shelter and
features beauful views of the North Fork Watershed and
the Swannanoa River Valley at the peak of the hike. And in
case the weather is cold, you can warm your way to the top
with hot beverages along the way. All-terrain strollers and
friendly dogs on leashes are welcome.
Pj : 200
a: Area businesses and the general community
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $3,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage, t-shirts)
• Opportunity to speak
• 10 registraons included
W S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (event signage)
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity)• Sponsor to sta warming staon at mile marker;
Chamber to provide snacks
• 5 registraons included
v S: $300
• Bring your own products and services to the event for
parcipants to learn about, purchase and enjoy.
nw es
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WOrkPlaCe ChallenGe CeleBratiOnOctober 2016
In conjuncon with the City of Asheville, the Workplace
Challenge encourages business in WNC to evaluate and
improve their green iniaves and sustainability. Thecampaign is web-based and allows companies to answer 60+
quesons regarding their sustainability. Companies are then
given a score and opportunity to make changes and improve.
The Workplace Challenge Celebraon is the opportunity to
recognize all the businesses that parcipated and highlight the
leaders.
Pj : 150
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $1,500
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
• Opportunity to speak at event
• Assist in presenng awards
G S: $1,000
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
S S: $750
• Larger Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity,
event signage)
Bz S: $500
• Name recognion (Chamber website, publicity, event
signage)
aSheville riDeSMay-October 2016
The Chamber has partnered with Asheville on Bikes to bring
two-wheeled fun to the community! Asheville Rides are social,
easy paced rolling tours designed to showcase interesngaspects of the city with interesng people. Each ride begins at
the Asheville Chamber parking lot on the second Thursday of
each month, May through October. Asheville Rides are a great
way to take in the city and wind down from the work day. At
Asheville Rides, we mix business with leisure.
Pj : 30+ per event
SPOnSOrShiP levelS
P S: $2,000
• Top billing logo recognion (Chamber website, Ashevilleon Bikes website, publicity, and route map)
• Link to business website on Chamber and Asheville on
Bikes websites
• Recognion on Chamber and Asheville on Bikes social
media sites
• Opportunity to speak before each ride.
• Verbal recognion before/aer each ride by ride leader
• Display table at Chamber before and following ride
G S: $500
• Logo recognion (Chamber website, Asheville on Bikes
website, publicity, and route map)
• Link to business website on Chamber and Asheville on
Bikes websites
• Recognion on Chamber and Asheville on Bikes social
media sites
• Display table at Chamber before and following ride
i e S: $250
• Verbal recognion before/aer each ride by ride leader
• Display table at Chamber before and following ride
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Campaign Volunteers
Melissa Pennsco (co-chair), YMCA of Western North Carolina; Fielding Lowe (co-chair), Carolina Alliance Bank;
Leeanne Briggs, Asheville Savings Bank; Jason Dowell, BB&T; Jamie Bryan, The Blood Connecon; Michael Jordan, The Blood Connecon;
Clay Parker, Duke Energy; Chad Whiemore, First Cizens Bank; Dari Mullins, The Goss Agency; Maria Pilos, Johnson Price Sprinkle PA;
Alston Ludwig, McGuire, Wood & Bissee, P.A.; Charloe Fitzpatrick, PrimeLending, A Plains Capital Company; Sharon Owen, Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care, Inc.;
Donna Hamme, Spectrum Reach; Joanne Badr, Ward and Smith, P.A.; Lindsey Bnadad; Meredith Switzer, Meredith Switzer Consulng
THANK YOU TO OUR TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN SPONSORS!
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