For years, the Chamber has been providing companies, large and small, with unique marketing solutions.

One of the best marketing solutions your company can invest in is the sponsorship of a Chamber event. Sponsorship allows your company to be associated with an event that has gained an outstanding reputation for providing a quality service to other companies and the community.

In addition to brand association with high level business events, exposure and advertising, sponsoring companies benefit from publicity and access to new business relationships. We understand that different companies have varied budgets and we have an event built with your budget in mind. Discover how the power of sponsorship can help your company gain exposure. Our networking, educational and festival events draw hundreds to thousands of people and the variety of opportunities offer something for everyone.

For more information, call Robin DeLaVergne, Vice President Membership and Marketing, 813-276-9435.


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Annual Events  |   Quarterly & Monthly Events  |   Leadership Tampa Events


ANNUAL EVENTS

120th Annual Meeting - December 15, 2005
Sponsorship of this event is an opportunity to have significant exposure at one of our largest events. This is the Chamber's annual meeting where the Chamber chair passes the gavel to the incoming chair. The annual meeting is considered the most important event of the year. This event includes a "year in review" video, as well as a look to the upcoming year. Keynote speakers are chosen to increase attendance and visibility of this premier event. Past keynote speakers include: Montel Williams, Gen. Hugh Shelton, Secretary William Cohen and Dave Barry.
    date: December 15, 2005

    location: Tampa Convention Center

    expected attendance: 1,200

    audience: Chamber membership and elected officials

    $15,000 - Presenting Sponsor
    $6,500 - Gold Sponsor
    $3,500 - Silver Sponsor
    $1,500 - Bronze Sponsor

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Cultural Affairs Lunch - Fall 2005
Membership Luncheon will focus on arts and culture in Tampa/Hillsborough County and raise awareness of how businesses can incorporate art in their workplace experience. Event will include a speaker and local entertainment to enhancement raising the awareness of artistic expression.
    date: Fall 2005

    location: TBD

    expected attendance: 400

    audience: Chamber members and arts and culture supporters

    $3,000 - Presenting Sponsor
    $1,500 - Gold Sponsor
    $1,000 - Silver Sponsor
    $500 - Bronze Sponsor

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4th Annual Chamber Fishing Classic - October 13 & 14, 2005
This tournament is an annual event, which serves as an opportunity for members to network out of the office and on the water. It's also a great opportunity to entertain clients and customers. The goal is to grow this into one of the major fishing tournaments in the Tampa Bay area, highlighting the economic impact of the sports fishing industry and how our location on the water is an important factor in relocation decisions.
    date: Captain's Reception - October 13, 2005
    Tournament - October 14, 2005

    location: Captain's Reception - TBD
    Tournament - Fishing within the confines of Tampa Bay
    Awards Ceremony - Bayside Marina

    expected attendance: 150 anglers

    audience: Chamber members, open to the public

    $10,000 - Presenting Sponsor
    $5,000 - Gold Sponsor
    $2,500 - Silver Sponsor
    $1,000 - Bronze Sponsor

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Annual Golf Tournament - May 9, 2005
This tournament is an annual event, which serves as an opportunity for members to network out of the office and on the green. It's also a great opportunity to entertain clients and customers.
    date: May 9, 2005

    location: Heritage Harbor Golf Club

    expected attendance: 120 golfers

    audience: Chamber members, open to the public

    $3,500 - Presenting Sponsor
    $1,500 - Gold Sponsor
    $700 - Silver Sponsor

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Leadership Retreat with Board, C-100 Investors and Elected/Invited Guests - August 25-26, 2005
This retreat is critical to the future plans of the Chamber since we will be reviewing, assessing and revising our five-year strategic plan for the organization. We want and need key leadership involvement to build consensus on the future direction of the organization.
    date: August 25-26, 2005

    location: TBD

    keynote speaker: TBD

    expected attendance: 100

    audience: Limited to the Chamber Board of Directors, C-100 Investors ($10,000 and above), elected officials and other invited guests.

    $5,000 - Presenting Sponsor
    $3,500 - Gold Sponsor
    $2,500 - Silver Sponsor
    $1,500 - Bronze Sponsor

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Tallahassee Tailgate - Legislative Trip to Tallahassee - April 13 & 14, 2005
This event is the Chamber's first Legislative visit, where members have the opportunity to interact with the legislature and members of our own legislative delegation, as well as participate in various briefings and updates. Sponsorship of this is an opportunity to have significant exposure to presenting officials and to our members who have a vested interest in creating public policy and bettering their business environments.
    date: April 13 - 14, 2005

    location: Tallahassee, Florida

    expected attendance: 20-30

    audience: Chamber membership

    $10,000 - Presenting Sponsor
    $5,000 - Gold Sponsor
    $2,500 - Silver Sponsor

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Military Appreciation Banquet - March 21, 2005
Sponsorship is an opportunity to have significant exposure at a very high profile event. This event recognizes an active duty, reserve duty and civilian employee from each branch of service, as well as outstanding cadets in area ROTC programs.
    date: March 21, 2005

    location: Hyatt Regency Tampa

    keynote speaker: TBD

    expected attendance: 350

    audience: Chamber members and military personnel

    $5,000 - Gold Sponsor
    $2,500 - Silver Sponsor

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Small Business of the Year Awards - September 16, 2005
Sponsorship is an opportunity to have significant exposure at a very high profile event. This is the premier event for Small Business in the Tampa Bay area. At this event an award is given to Small Businesses in 3 categories - grouped by number of employees. Companies are judged based on financial success, community involvement and ethical business practices. There is also an award for Business Leader of the Year. Some past winners include: The Bank of Tampa, Outback Steakhouse, Tampa Steel Erecting, Mathews Construction. Martin Litho, Inc. and Wright's Gourmet House.
    date: Awards Dinner - September 16, 2005 (Tampa Convention Center)
    Finalists Reception - September 15, 2005 (The Bank of Tampa)
    Semi-Finalists Luncheon - July 7, 2005 (TBD)
    Application Information Session - April 19, 2005, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

    expected attendance: 850

    audience: Finalists and Chamber members

    SOLD - Presenting Sponsor
    $12,500 - Post Party Sponsor
    SOLD - Finalist Reception
    $7,000 - Semi-Finalist Luncheon
    $6,000 - Platinum Sponsor
    $2,000 - Gold Sponsor
    $1,000 - Silver Sponsor

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Luncheon - June 2005
    SOLD - Presenting Sponsor

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Tampa Bay Devils Ray Luncheon - February 10, 2005
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays Luncheon is a program through the Chamber's Sports Council. This event features members of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays management team and players. The purpose of the lunch is to create awareness of the professional baseball team, and to show the Chamber's support for them.
    date: February 10, 2005

    expected attendance: 250

    audience: Chamber members

    SOLD - Presenting Sponsor

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Tampa Bay Lightning Luncheon - Fall 2005
The Tampa Bay Lightning Luncheon is a program through the Chamber's Sports Council. This event features members of the Tampa Bay Lightning's management team and players. The purpose of the lunch is to create awareness of the professional hockey team, and to show the Chamber's support for them.
    date: Fall 2005

    expected attendance: 500

    audience: Chamber members

    SOLD - Presenting Sponsor

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QUARTERLY & MONTHLY EVENTS

Circle of Influence Breakfast - Quarterly
Circle of Influence will feature a topic or recognized speaker of interest to top level executives or presentation of an economic development impact study on a particular industry segment. Invitation to the event will be limited.
    dates: Will be held quarterly in 2005

    expected attendance: 100

    audience: Top Level Executives

    $2000 - Presenting Sponsor

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Membership Luncheons - Quarterly
Membership Luncheons feature local speakers who focus on areas of interest and issues that are important to the business community.
    dates: TBD - Will be held quarterly in 2005

    expected attendance: 200

    audience: Chamber members

    $2,000 - Presenting Sponsor per event

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Member Orientations - Bi-monthly
This bi-monthly event is aimed at educating new members, as well as new representatives from existing member companies, about the Chamber and the various benefits and programs that the Chamber has to offer.
    dates: This event is held the first Wednesday morning every other month.

    location: Chamber Boardroom

    expected attendance: Average of 60 attendees per month

    audience: Chamber members

    $500 - Presenting Sponsor per session

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Get Connected! A Facilitated Networking Program - Twice Monthly
This is a monthly networking event at which attendees are placed at tables and given time to introduce their company, products, services and client base to the other members at their table. Once everyone has had a turn, attendees are rotated to another table to start again.
    dates: Held twice a month

    expected attendance: Average of 50 attendees per month

    audience: Chamber members

    $500 - Presenting Sponsor per networking event

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LEADERSHIP TAMPA EVENTS

LT'05 and LT'06 Sponsorship Opportunities - Varies
Leadership Tampa offers companies the opportunity to gain exposure to class participants through sponsorship of class events and programs. In addition to exclusive exposure to community and corporate leaders, sponsoring organizations will receive the following benefits:
    February 2005 - Health Sciences Day
    Hands-on experience with medical professionals, combined with exposure to current healthcare and bioscience issues. Past programs have included tours of the world-renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Center.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    February 2005 - Cultural Affairs Day/Social Services Day
    For the first half of the day, the class learns about the Tampa Bay area's visual and performing arts venues and programs, as well as the economic impact of the arts. The second half of the day focuses on social services in the local community.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    March 2005 - Military Day
    A trip to MacDill AirForce Base provides the class a unique look at military operations in Tampa, as well as the importance of the base to this community.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    March 2005 - Tourism Day
    Focus on the economic impact of tourism on the Tampa Bay area. A behind the scenes look at the business engines that drive the tourism industry and an exercise in planning for the future.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    March 2005 - Tallahassee Trip
    A two-day trip to Florida's capitol gives class members the opportunity to experience the legislative session.
    $3,000 Sponsorship or two $1,500 Co-Sponsors.
    $3,000 - Sponsor
    $1,500 - Co-Sponsor

    April 2005 - Sports Day
    A look at the economic impact of college and professional sports. This exciting program traditionally includes interactive programs at local sports venues.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    April 2005 - Transportation Day
    A world-class airport, active seaport and busy roadways make transportation a vital issue for leaders in this area.
    $2,000 Sponsorship or two $1,000 Co-Sponsors.
    $2,000 - Sponsor
    $1,000 - Co-Sponsor

    May 2005 - Closing Retreat
    Up to fifty-eight leaders graduate from the program, and go on to leadership roles throughout the community.
    $3,000 Sponsorship or two $1,500 Co-Sponsors.
    $3,000 - Sponsor
    $1,500 - Co-Sponsor

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