Network of Champions
Network of Champions is a monthly series of relationship-building programs geared to help both Indiana and Louisville business executives, owners and professionals connect to decision makers, build a referral base and brand their product/service. The only event of its kind, the Network of Champions is uniting the Louisville and Indiana markets. The rotating program formats include the 30-Second Briefing, the Roundtable and the Morning Mix and are held the second Thursday of every month from 7:30am-9am. Sponsorship includes recognition in all print and electronic media, a booth at each event, speaking time, ability to place materials at each table and list of attendees per event (approx. 150 per).
Jan-Dec 2009 (annual sponsorship – 12 events)
+ Champion Sponsor: $6,000
+ Gold Sponsors (4): $2,500
Business Growth Strategies
The Business Growth Strategies series of topic-based seminars and workshops are all targeted to assist small business owners in running, managing and operating a business. Topics include traditional marketing and sales to finance, health and law. This program offers sponsors a successful branding and advertising package that delivers high results! From monthly on-the-spot exposure to a variety of event advertising media the Business Growth Strategies series will positively impact your business.
Jan-Dec 2009 (annual sponsorship – 36 workshops)
+ Sponsorship: $6,000
Member Breakfast & Orientation
This outstanding quarterly event regularly draws 80 to 100 new members, chamber board of director members, ambassadors, chamber staff and other chamber partners as invited. This program provides sponsors and caterers exclusive exposure to a targeted and diverse group of regional businesses. This event runs from 8am to 10am. Sponsorship includes a list of attendees, a booth at the event, signage and recognition.
Jan – Dec 2009 (annual sponsorship – 4 events)
+ Sponsorship: $3,500
5 O'Clock Network
This monthly event regularly draws up to 200 business professionals for cocktails, good conversation and lead exchanges making it Southern Indiana’s largest business-after-hours mixer. The 5 O'Clock Networks offer a unique sponsorship opportunity for exposure, name recognition and branding. This program targets a multi-faceted audience of business professionals, companies and political leaders from both sides of the river.
Jan – Dec 2009
Hosting/Sponsorship: $300 (and provision of venue, catering and beverage)
The BusinessWoman
A monthly luncheon program designed to empower and inspire women business professionals through inspirational messages, symposiums and networking opportunities. This regional event offers sponsors branding, recognition and speaking time, a booth at each event and a list of attendees.
Jan – Dec 2009 (annual sponsorship – 12 events)
+ Platinum: $5,000
+ Gold (3): $2,500
"Remodel Your Business" EXPO
In conjunction with the largest business-after-hours event on this side of the river (the 5 O’ Clock Network), the “Remodel Your Business” EXPO offers exposure to companies who play roles in adapting businesses to the modern era in both the physical and productivity sense. Remodeling businesses as well as business growth service providers will exhibit to approx. 300+ business professionals. This event is regional.
February 2009
+ Gold: $1,000
+ Silver (2): $500
Minority and Women Owned Business Conference
Nearly 100 exhibitors and 500 attendees are expected to attend the conference, which includes workshop sessions on branding and public relations, business certification, diversity and inclusion, legal updates and much more. This event is regional.
March 2009
+ Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
+ Gold: $2,500
+ Silver: $1,000
+ Bronze: $500
Non Profit MEETS Profit EXPO
Not-for-profit companies now have the opportunity to showcase to more than 300 business leaders and professionals during the largest business-after-hours mixer on this side of the river - the 5 O’Clock Network! This targeted networking opportunity will connect Southern Indiana & Louisville based non profit organizations (exhibitors) with a variety of business professionals and companies. This event is open to the business community targeting non-profit executives and local business leaders. Sponsorship includes recognition in all print and electronic media, a booth at the event, additional time to address the audience, the ability to place materials at each table and a list of attendees.
May 2009
+ Sponsorships: $501
Southern Indiana Business Awards Luncheon
The awards program recognizes the most successful entrepreneurs and business professionals in Southern Indiana. We honor those people who have started businesses from scratch and developed them into thriving enterprises through vision and hard work.
May 2009
+ Platinum: $2,800
+ Gold: $1,500
+ Silver: $500
Shareholders Day at the Downs
With more than $133 million in new capital investment, $116 million in new annual payroll and 3,362 committed jobs, One Southern Indiana and stakeholders as well as economic development clients celebrate these successes with the annual Shareholders Day at the Downs. Exclusive invitations will be delivered to 1SI’s shareholders who have invested $10,000 or more. The invitation list will also include major expansion and relocation project clients. This event hosts approximately 150 attendees.
June 2009
+ Title Sponsor: $7,800
+ Gold Sponsor: $3,500
Youth Entrepreneur Success (YES)
YES is a three-day day-camp hosted by One Southern Indiana designed to give youth ages 11-15 an opportunity to experience and explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship, team building, finance and leadership. Students will spend their time meeting and talking with successful business owners, lawyers, accountants and bankers as well as marketing, advertising and sales professionals. They will participate in team-building activities to enhance leadership and communication skills, work in teams to develop an advertising campaign and sell a food product.
June 2009
+ Title Sponsor: $500
+ Gold Sponsor $250
Networking on the Greens Golf Scramble
The largest golf tournament in Southern Indiana, 1SI offers a great vehicle to connect to over 180 of the who’s who in Southern Indiana. Enjoy the game!
August 2009
+ Corporate Sponsors (10): $1,600
+ Hole Sponsors (18): $250
Southern Indiana Business EXPO
The largest B2B EXPO in Southern Indiana, this event features 1,000 attendees, 100 exhibitors and unlimited networking opportunities. Sponsorship includes a list of attendees and exhibitors, a booth, signage and recognition.
September 2008-2009
+ Platinum: $5,000
+ Gold: $2,500
+ Silver: $1,000
Safety Health Environmental Human Resource Conference (SHEHR)
Our goal in bringing this conference to Southern Indiana is to educate area businesses and their employees about the latest hot topics and information regarding safety, health, environmental and human resources issues. The conference team has put together four tracks of in-depth workshops built around these areas both in the morning and afternoon for a total of 16 workshops. Exhibitors will also be available with information in these topics.
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October 2008-2009
+ Title: $5,000
+ Platinum: $1,000
+ Gold: $500
+ Silver: $250
"The Entrepreneurs" EXPO
This event – in conjunction with the November 5 O’Clock Network – will showcase 30+ new businesses (all under five years old) and entrepreneurs in Louisville and Indiana. Sponsorship includes a booth, recognition and signage, list of attendees and speaking time as well as the opportunity to co-brand. Approximately 400 businesses will attend.
November 2008-2009
+ Platinum: $1,500
+ Gold (2): $500
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