2019 MEMBER GUIDE7 1 9 C o m m e r c i a l | 6 2 0 - 3 4 2 - 1 6 0 0 | e m p o r i a k s c h a m b e r . o r g

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BUSINESS

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WELCOME 2019 | Membership Guide

to the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce

Our Vision Positive attitudes promoting positive actions

Our MissionThe mission of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce is to be proactive in creating an environment for business and community success

As the 2019 incoming Chairman, I am humbled to have the opportunity of working with and serving you our members by continuing to provide strong leadership.

My goal as Chairman is to continue the mission set forth by the Chamber Board of Directors which is to be proactive in creating an environment for business and community success.

I am excited about working with a very dedicated Chamber and Visitors Bureau staff that works hard to provide the best service and value to you our members. Mostly I am looking forward to working with all of the dedicated chamber members, committees, as well as other organizations to create a better community.

I have been an active member in the Chamber of Commerce as well as other organizations in Emporia and surrounding communities for the past 21 years and look forward to continuing to be a servant leader. I encourage each of you to join me in this mission, Building Community Through Business. Together, “We can make a difference”!

Russell Bonitatibus2019 Chairman

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Membership Levels | 2019

MEMBERSHIP LEVELSExecutive Membership More than 1,000 employees

If your business benefits from a strong economy the Executive Membership is your choice to support the Chamber and your company’s success. The Executive is our most prestigious membership level offering you a company profile included in our Relocation Guide, a one-on-one breakfast or lunch with the Chamber President and Board Chairman. In addition to all the Classic Membership benefits Executive Members receive the following:• Sixteen (16) Membership Representatives• $2,500 set aside to be used on program sponsorships• 25% discount off of professional development programs• Fifty (50) Complimentary Passes to Business After Hours • Unlimited use of the ValuNet FIBER Smart Room • Six (6) Complimentary sponsorships in the weekly member email • Enhanced website listing with up to 500 characters and logo• Logo featured in the front pages of the Chamber Membership Guide• Two (2) Complimentary sets of mailing labels upon request • One table for eight reserved at the Annual Meeting and receive the discount ticket price for additional

tickets purchased • Have your business featured on an Executive and Keystone Member signage/poster• Recognition as an Executive Member on our Website• Invited to quarterly luncheons with other Executive and Keystone members• Invited to a one-on-one breakfast/luncheon with the President & Chairman• Company or CEO profile included in the Relocation Magazine

Total Executive Membership Investment$5,080

Left to right: Lori Siebenaler, Kelly Mayer, Susan Rathke, Jeanine McKenna, Vanda Stephens and Jessica Crumb

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Keystone Membership 151 to 1,000 Employees

For our more proactive members, the Keystone Membership enables business executives looking to make an even higher-level commitment to growing their company and the Emporia business community. Your voice will be heard at quarterly luncheons with other Keystone and Executive members. In addition to all the Classic Membership benefits Keystone Members receive the following:• Eight (8) Membership Representatives• $500 set aside to be used on program sponsorships• 20% Discount off of professional development programs• Twenty-Five (25) Complimentary passes to Business After Hours • Sixteen (16) Complimentary hours use of the ValuNet FIBER Smart Room • Three (3) Complimentary sponsorships in the weekly member email • Enhanced website listing with up to 250 characters and logo• Logo included in the front pages of the Chamber Membership Guide • One Complimentary set of mailing labels upon request • Receive two (2) tickets to the Annual Meeting and receive the discount ticket price for

additional tickets purchased • Have your business featured on a Keystone & Executive Member signage/poster• Be recognized as a Keystone Member on the Chamber Website • Invited to quarterly luncheons with other Keystone and Executive members

Total Keystone Membership Investment$2,280

2019 | Membership Levels

Premier Membership 51 to 150 Employees

Grow your business with increased exposure in the business community as a Premier Member. In addition to all the Classic Membership benefits Premier Members receive the following:• Three (3) Membership Representatives• $250 set aside to be used on program

sponsorships• 15% Discount off of professional

development programs• Ten (10) Complimentary passes to

Business After Hours • Eight (8) Complimentary hours use of

the ValuNet FIBER Smart Room • Two (2) Complimentary sponsorships

in the weekly member email • Enhanced website listing with up to

100 characters

Total Premier Membership Investment$885

Thank you Keystone Members for your support.

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Membership Levels | 2019

Classic Membership Up to 15 Employees

Becoming a Chamber Member is a great way to showcase your business and get connected to the community & other businesses. This level is designed for small businesses. • One (1) Membership Representative• Business Listing in the Relocation Magazine• New Member Press Release• New Member Promoted on Facebook and Member Email• Business referrals from Chamber staff for Chamber Members• Networking & Marketing Opportunities• Submitting articles to be included in weekly member email, social media and the Chamber

BLOG website page. • Business Category & Alphabetical Listing on Chamber Website• Discount to Members on rental of the ValuNet FIBER Smart Room• Ambassador Call • Member Plaque• Utilize the Trusler Business Center front window to showcase your business or event (upon

availability) • Notary on Staff• Utilize Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Opportunities• Utilize Red Alert Program• Utilize Chamber Gift Certificate Program• Utilize Relocation Packet Program• Eligible to sponsor Emporia Area Chamber Events• Weekly member emails updating on activities of the Chamber and Community• Opportunity to participate and serve on Committees • Polling and Survey Participation on current issues• Opportunity to participant in Coffee & Conversations

Total Classic Membership Investment$295

Entrepreneur Membership 16 to 50 Employees

Entrepreneurs are smart buyers and are not afraid to take risk. The Entrepreneur membership level is a smart decision for small businesses who want greater visibility. In addition to all the Classic Membership benefits Entrepreneur Members receive the following:• Two (2) Membership

Representatives• $100 set-aside to be used on

program sponsorships• 10% Discount off of professional

development programs• Five (5) Complimentary passes to

Business After Hours • Four (4) Complimentary hours use

of the ValuNet FIBER Smart Room • One (1) Complimentary

sponsorships in the weekly member email

Total Entrepreneur Membership Investment$590

OTHER MEMBERSHIPSReceive the benefits of a Classic Member

Out Of Town MembershipApproved through the Chamber office $295

Associate MembershipNon-profit organizations, Pastors, Education employees, Government employees, Less than full-time employees, Non-employed individuals

$210

Senior Booster MembershipFully retired person who wishes to maintain contact with the Chamber. (Spouse may join for additional $25)$130

2019 | Membership Levels Comparison

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2019 COMPARISON CHARTMembership Level Executive Keystone Premier Entrepreneur ClassicTotal Membership Investment $5,080 $2,280 $885 $590 $295 Number of Chamber Membership Representatives 16 8 3 2 1Business Listing in the Relocation Magazine • • • • •New Member Press Release • • • • •New Member Promoted on Facebook and Member Email • • • • •Business Referrals from Chamber Staff for Chamber Members • • • • •Networking & Marketing Opportunities • • • • •Submitting articles to be included in weekly email, • • • • • social media and the Chamber BLOG website page Business Category and Alphabitical Listing on Chamber website • • • • •Discount to members for ValuNet FIBER Smart Room rental • • • • •Ambassador Call for new members and representatives • • • • •Membership Plaque/Decal • • • • •Utilize the Trusler Business Center front window to showcase • • • • • your business or event (upon availability) Utilize Notary on Staff • • • • •Utilize Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Opportunities • • • • •Utilize Red Alert Program • • • • •Utilize Chamber Gift Certificate Program • • • • •Utilize Relocation Packet Program • • • • •Eligible to sponsor Emporia Area Chamber events • • • • •Weekly member emails updating on activities of the Chamber and Community • • • • •Opportunity to participate and serve on Committees • • • • •Polling and Survey participation on current issues • • • • •Opportunity to participate in Coffee & Conversations • • • • •Funds Reserved for Sponsorship Opportunities $2,500 $500 $250 $100 Discount off Professional Development Programs 25% 20% 15% 10% Complimentary Passes to Business After Hours 50 25 10 5 Complimentary Hours Use of ValuNet FIBER Smart Room Unlimited 16 hrs 8 hrs 4 hrs Sponsorship of weekly member email 6 3 2 1 Enhanced listing on the Chamber website Logo & 500 Logo & 250 character character 100 charater description description description Business Noted in the Front Pages of the Chamber Membership Guide Logo Logo Complimentary set(s) of mailing labels upon request 2 1 Reservation for The Annual Meeting 8 Ticktes 2 Tickets Featured on signage in Chamber office As Executive As Keystone Recognition on our Website as an Executive or Keystone Member As Executive As Keystone Quarterly luncheons with Executive & Keystone Members • • One-on-one Breakfast/Luncheon with President & Chairman • Company or CEO Profile included in the Relocation Magazine •

Quarterly Investment (includes a $2 quarterly service charge) $1,272 $572 $223.25 $149.50 $75.75 Total membership Investment $5,080 $2,280 $885 $590 $295

Payment Options: Annual / Semi-Annually / Quarterly — Mastercard, Visa and Discover Accepted

Business After Hours — Business Before Hours Contact Jessica Crumb jcrumb@emporiakschamber.orgTake advantage of this great opportunity to network with others, Hosting or attending these events is a wonderful way to let other businesses know the services you provide to the community. Not sure about sponsoring an event by yourself? Contact the Chamber office and we can help connect you with another business with whom to co-sponsor. Book your 2019 & 2020 event NOW!

Red AlertsContact the Chamber to participate (620)342-1600The Red Alert program is designed to get information to Chamber members in the event of “questionable” banking activity in our area. The Red Alert Systems begins with the Police Department contacting our office; then we forward the information on to our members who sign up to be a part of this program.

Group Lunches Contact Jessica Crumb jcrumb@emporiakschamber.orgGroup Lunches are an excellent way to network! You will be paired up with a group of 4-6 other Emporia Area Chamber members to enjoy lunch at a local Chamber member restaurant. Each month, be paired up with a different group at a different restaurant and get to know new people!  You will receive an email the day before with what restaurant you will be meeting your group at. Lunch is on your own.2019 Group Lunch Dates: • January 2 • July 3• February 6 • August 7• March 6 • September 4• April 3 • October 2• May 1 • November 6• June 5 • December 4

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Membership Perks | 2019

MEMBERSHIP PERKSRibbon CuttingsContact Jessica Crumb jcrumb@emporiakschmber.org Whether you are a new member, holding a grand opening for a new location, or recognizing an anniversary or special occasion, let us know. We will help you arrange a Ribbon Cutting and gather our Chamber Ambassadors together to join you in the celebration.

Shop Emporia Gift CertificatesContact Vanda Stephens vstephens@emporiakschamber.org Over 80 Chamber members participate in the Gift Certificate program. The user-friendly gift certificates are valid for 5-years and are available in values of $5, $10 and $25. In 2017 over $77,000 was put into the Emporia economy through this program. (Signed agreement required, 3% handling fee applies.)

ValuNet FIBER Smart Room & Conference Room Contact Vanda Stephens vstephens@emporiakschamber.orgThe Chamber is pleased to have two rooms available for the public to use for corporate meetings, board retreat, staff training, instructional activities, internal business affairs, seminars, webinars, etc. The rooms can be used individually or opened into one large room. Technology available includes: high-speed Internet, smart TV, grey boards, projectors and ELMO. • Chamber Members: $50 for the first four (4) hours of

use; then $50 for each additional hour or part of an hour thereafter.

• Non-Chamber Members: $50 for each hour or part of an hour thereafter.

• Non-Profits: First four (4) hours at no charge. Additional use may be charged $50 each hour of part or an hour thereafter

• Any After Hours Usage: $50 for each hour or part of an hour.

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2019 | Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Underwriter: $2,500 (SOLD)

T E GYour Sponsorship Includes:• Twelve (12) complimentary tickets to the event • Discounted price on additional tickets for the event • Recognition during the program • Logo on invitation • Signage that recognizes your business as the Underwriter of the

evening • The opportunity to welcome everyone at the start of the

program • Invite to the Sponsor Reception and choice of seating for twelve

attendees (two tables of six) • Will receive a small gift at the Sponsor Reception• Recognition in weekly member email

Gold Patron: $1,000 Your Sponsorship Includes:• Eight (8) complimentary tickets to the event • Discounted price on additional tickets for the event • Recognition during the program • Signage that recognizes your business as a Gold Patron for the

evening • The opportunity to be a part of the program • Invite to the Sponsor Reception and choice of seating for eight

attendees (1 table of eight) • Will receive a small gift at the Sponsor Reception• Recognition in weekly member email

Silver Patron: $500 Your Sponsorship Includes:• Four (4) complimentary tickets to the event • Discounted price on additional tickets for the event • Recognition during the program • Signage that recognizes your business as a Silver Patron for the

evening • The opportunity to be a part of the program • Invite to the Sponsor Reception and choice of seating for four

attendees • Will receive a small gift at the Sponsor Reception• Recognition in weekly member email

Bronze Patron: $250 Your Sponsorship Includes:• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event • Discounted price on additional tickets for the event. • Recognition during the program • Invite to the Sponsor Reception and choice of seating for two

attendees • Recognition in weekly member email

Annual Meeting Contact Jessica Crumb jcrumb@emporiakschamber.org Join us on January 25, 2019 as we host the Annual Meeting to recognize the outgoing Chairman of the Board, Business of the Year, Committee of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Sponsorship Opportunities | 2019

TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMINGLeadership Emporia Contact Vanda Stephens vstephens@emporiakschamber.org Leadership Emporia is considered one of the top programs in the state of Kansas. The program brings together a diverse group of individuals from across the region once a year. Powerful experiences provide conceptual framework, skill, and tools for a purposeful collaborative leadership approach based off the principles and competencies of the Kansas Leadership Center

Underwriter: $1000Your Sponsorship Includes:• Opportunity to participate in a session• Logo on the Celebration Luncheon Program• Five (5) complimentary tickets to the Celebration Luncheon

Celebration Luncheon Sponsor: $300Your Sponsorship Includes:• Opportunity to introduce the Luncheon Speaker• Logo on the Celebration Luncheon Program• Three (3) complimentary tickets to the Celebration

Luncheon

Program Partner: $250Your Sponsorship Includes:• Recognition on the Celebration Luncheon Program• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Celebration Luncheon

Leadership Lite Contact Jeanine McKenna jmckenna@emporiakschamber.orgLeadership Lite is four workshops to introduce you to the Kansas Leadership Center’s Principles and Competencies. Are you curious about Leadership Emporia? An Alumnus of Leadership Emporia? Then Leadership Lite is for you! Leadership Lite will teach you the basics that are taught in Leadership Emporia in four sessions, two hours each.

Cost: $99/person

Individual & Peer/Group Coaching Contact Jeanine McKenna jmckenna@emporiakschamber.org Personal and professional coaching has fast become one of the most powerful forms of individual development in today’s society. This is an outstanding way to grow critical skills for successful leadership and supervision.

Peer/Group Coaching: $150 for 6 sessionsOffered once in the spring and once in the fall.

Individual CoachingPricing varies depending on membership level. Call for more information.

Step UP!Contact Jeanine McKenna jmckenna@emporiakschamber.orgStep UP! is a new signature program of the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce that uniquely fills professional leadership development for our community and region. We are uniquely positioned to offer leadership training to meet your needs. Step UP! offers our traditional programing or customized programs such as skills development for aspiring leaders, departments and companies as a whole. We can offer consistent feedback through one-on-one coaching, as well as peer coaching to help build strength in your team.

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2019 | Sponsorship Opportunities

Field to Feast Contact Jeanine McKenna jmckenna@emporiakschamber.org Field to Feast is an event that will take place in the fall of 2019 and will feature a reception with hors d’oeuvres, followed by three course meal, prepared by the culinary arts students at Flint Hills Technical College and local chefs. This farm to table event features local products from our region and paired with wine. The unique casual yet elegant setting will have everyone sitting in one long table setting, and served family style.

Underwriter: $2,000Your Sponsorship Includes:• Ten (10) complimentary tickets to the event • Recognition during the program • Logo on invitation • Signage that recognizes your business as the Underwriter of

the evening • The opportunity to welcome everyone at the start of the

program • Recognition in weekly member email

Get InvolvedJoin one of these great committees and help grow the Emporia community. Contact the Chamber office today at 620-342-1600.• Ambassadors • Annual Meeting• Christmas Parade • Field to Feast• Government Matters • Leadership Emporia• Stinger Shutdown

Government Matters Contact Vanda Stephens vstephens@emporiakschamber.orgGovernment Matters is active in advocating for the Emporia Community working with City, State and Federal officials in support of pro-business legislation; holding Legislative Dialogues with the State Legislators, composing the Annual Joint Legislative Statement with community partners in the region; holding Annual Day in Topeka to meet with state agencies and departments and sponsoring Candidate Forums.

Legislative Dialogue Sponsorship: $100 • Signage at the dialogues

Day in Topeka Lunch Sponsorship: $300 • Recognition at the event.

Annual Joint Legislative Statement Sponsor: $250• Logo recognition on printed statement. Delivered to each

State Representative and Senator at the opening of the 2019 legislative session. Also, can be viewed on website

Coffee & ConversationContact Jeanine McKenna jmckenna@emporiakschamber.org Coffee & Conversation provides anyone in the Emporia area an opportunity to network with other individuals and hear from a local community leader on a different topic. Conversations held on the following dates:February 7thMarch 7thApril 4thAugust 1stSeptember 5thOctober 4th

$125 (6 available)• Recognition at event• Recognition on all event promotions• Opportunity to provide promotional items t attendees• Opportunity to host event at location of your business

Sponsorships will be invoiced 60-90 days prior to the event if possible and are due as invoiced. The Chamber reserves the right to modify a sponsor logo in regards to it being presented in color, black or white for inclusion on Chamber artwork. A 25% cancellation fee may be charged if agreement is canceled for any reason. A la carte funds are only available in the year in which your membership was purchased. You may not use 2018 a la Carte funds to pay for 2019 sponsorships.

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Relocation Magazine & PacketsContact the Chamber to participate (620)342-1600People interested in moving to Emporia contact the Chamber to receive information on the community. Be sure to sign up for the Relocation program and we will send you their names and addresses so you can send them information about your company.

Relocation Magazine AdvertisingContact Jeanny Sharp at The Emporia Gazette sharp@emporia.comThe Emporia Area Chamber is once again partnering with The Emporia Gazette to produce the distinguished Relocation magazine. The Chamber will distribute this far-reaching publication all over the United States in response to inquiries from prospective businesses and individuals considering a move to our area. An e-book will also be available on-line. The e-book will be a replica of the printed publication. Ads will be linked to the advertiser’s website if applicable.

RELOCATION MAGAZINE

719 CommercialEmporia, KS 66801-2912

620-342-1600 | FAX: 620-342-3223emporiakschamber.org

This publication is a living document and will be updated to reflect sponsorship opportunities that are purchased and/or as new sponsorship opportunities become available. Please contact the Chamber and ask about any potential changes made.