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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE

TRI-LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ACCOMPLISHING MORE TOGETHER THAN WE COULD EVER DREAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 3 ·············· WELCOME LETTER

PG 4 ·············· MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

PG 5 ·············· MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

PG 6 ·············· BECOME A MAJOR INVESTOR

PG 7 ·············· SUMMARY OF SPONSORSHIPS

PG 8 ·············· MONTHLY NETWORKING

PG 9 ·············· ANNUAL EVENTS

PG 10 ············ ANNUAL DINNER

PG 11 ············ 4TH OF JULY STREET FAIR & BEER GARDEN

PG 12 ············ BINES & BREWS & COMMUNITY EXPO

PG 13 ············ DIGITAL MARKETING & OTHER OPTIONS

PG 14 ············ SPONSORSHIP FORM

PG 15 ············ ANNUAL REPORT

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E The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit

organization of the area business community. It unites business, industry, and professional individuals to improve the economy and build a more vibrant and prosperous community.

The Chamber’s strength lies in its membership, enabling us to accomplish collectively what no one could do individually. We connect over 500 members, representing over 15,000 employees and consisting of businesses large and small. These connections include valuable resources such as economic development, business education, marketing and networking opportunities. and much more.

Are you seeking exposure for your business? Creative ways to reach new customers or market your business? Looking to position your company as a community leader? The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce provides many unique ways to partner with your business.

We would also love to help you find the right marketing sponsorship avenues for your business to achieve the goals that you have set. Call and set up a meeting to discuss.

THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US!

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WHY JOIN THE TRI-LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

Dear Community,

Staff, board members, ambassadors and members are working hard to

ensure our thriving business community continues to grow and not just in

property values or business bottom-line, but in healthy, sustainable

coordination of this growth. By working together, we have achieved a lot

this year, as our Annual Report proves. But success in 2020 depends on

you.

We care about you, we care about your feedback, about your experiences

as a business owner, or an elected official. Whether you live, work or do

business in the Tri-Lakes area, we are navigating challenges with you.

We challenge you to do business with Chamber members. We challenge

you to attend education events to expand your knowledge. We challenge

you to network with new people to grow your social circle. Whether or

not you attend events, know we have your back in legislative, community

and business successes and challenges.

This year is all about you!

Terri, Jodi, Laura and Tara

166 SECOND STREET (PO BOX 147) MONUMENT CO 80132

TRILAKES CHAMBER.COM ■ 719-481-3282

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce memberships are renewed annually from the month that you joined

our membership family and are calculated based on the rates below.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

$1000 ANNUAL INVESTMENT

• Special highlight of business listing on website

• Two tickets to the State of the Tri-Lakes Region Luncheon

• Two tickets to the Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

• Two seats at each Quarterly Member Luncheon

• Complimentary vendor space at the Community Expo

• Free vendor space at the 4th of July Street Fair

• Extra written promotion at select events

Increase your membership to the corporate level and get the following benefits:

# of Employees (include owners) Annual Investment 2020

1 $107.74

2-4 $187.12

5-10 $277.84

11-20 $334.54

21-50 $391.25

51-100 $447.95

100+ $561.34

Non-Profit (1-99 employees), Government $141.76

Non-Profit (100+ employees) $447.95

Corporate $1,000.00

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

There is a one-time administrative fee of $35.00 to be paid at the time of joining,

which includes a seat at a Quarterly Member Luncheon and a goodie bag.

Today’s Date:

Business Name:

Physical Address: City: Zip

Do you want this address published? Yes No

Mailing Address: City: Zip

Primary Phone: ________ ____ _ Fax:

Primary Email:

Website: Referred by:

Primary Representative: Title:

Email: Cell Phone:

Additional Representative: Title:

Email: Cell Phone:

Hours of Operation:

Brief description of products and/or services:

Please email a .jpg of your logo to [email protected].

Membership dues in the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary business expense. Dues paid to the Chamber are not a charitable tax deduction for

income tax purposes. The Chamber is a Non-Profit entity working as an advocate for the business community at stimulating commerce for a healthy local

economy. Advanced Chamber participation provides a limited number of individuals and organizations the opportunity to participate and guide the direction of

the Chamber. Contact the Chamber to learn more.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

BECOME A MAJOR INVESTOR

Through our sponsorships and member investments, we believe

that we can continue to provide relevant programming for our

members to grow their business and complete projects to help

make the Tri-Lakes area a better place to live, play and do business.

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL—$7,500 • Large logo on eNewsletter sponsor banner • Large logo on letterhead side bar

• Six attendees for the Quarterly Member Luncheons

• Large logo on the home page of the Chamber website

• Large logo on recognition in media partner publications

• Exposure for a full year

• Includes annual Chamber membership dues

BOARD ADVISOR—$5,000

• Medium logo on eNewsletter sponsor banner

• Medium logo on letterhead side bar

• Four attendees for the Quarterly Member Luncheons

• Medium logo on the home page of the Chamber website

• Medium logo on recognition in media partner publications


• Includes annual Chamber membership dues

SENIOR PARTNER—$2,500

• Small logo on eNewsletter sponsor banner

• Small logo on letterhead side bar

• Two attendees for the Quarterly Member Luncheons

• Small logo on the home page of the Chamber website

• Small logo on recognition in media partner publications


NOTE: Other investor opportunities are available. Please

call the office to discuss.

Current Investors

MONTHLY NETWORKING

BREAKFAST — CO-HOST The Chamber Networking Breakfast is held the 1st and 3rd

Thursdays in the Chamber Community Room. These are one of

the most popular networking events for Chamber members.

Sponsors are responsible for providing half of breakfast for 60

guests and are given 10 minutes to talk about their business or area

of expertise.

Hosting is limited to one breakfast per year.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS — PROVIDE APPETIZERS, BEVERAGES

AND/OR LOCATION

Business After Hours is our popular evening networking opportunity for Chamber members and their

businesses. It is held the third Tuesday of each month at various Chamber member business locations.

In addition to food and beverages, sponsors are asked to provide three giveaway items. A business is allowed

to host one BAH per year. The event is advertised one month in advance and the host gets microphone time

to promote their business.

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QUARTERLY MEMBER LUNCHEONS — $400-$2400

These luncheons are held four times a year in February, May,

August, and November. They provide an opportunity to

welcome our new members. Goodie bags are distributed to

them, which all members are invited to contribute to. This is a

very popular event among current members, as it provides great

networking opportunities.

Sponsor logos are included on marketing, the Chamber website

and on the registration form. They also have the option for

promotional materials to be placed on the tables. Their banners

are displayed at the event. Platinum Sponsors receive four seats

and microphone time.

The State of the Tri-Lakes Region Luncheon is an exciting event to meet, network and enjoy the

company of fellow Chamber members, elected officials, and community members. Local leaders present

topics, direction and goals for the coming year.

The Gold Sponsor will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, then the speaker. Their logo will be

included on marketing materials, the Chamber website and registration form, and in the event program.

They can have a banner displayed at the luncheon. They also have the option for promotional materials to

be placed on the tables. Four tickets are provided to the Gold Sponsors.

Table sponsorships are available for $500. These include eight tickets to the luncheon and the sponsor’s

logo on the table.

STATE OF THE REGION LUNCHEON — $1,000

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ANNUAL EVENTS

Platinum or Silent Auction — $2,500

• Banner displayed at event*

• Prime table location

• Company name at table

• 10 tickets

• Logo on poster, website, eBlasts, eNewsletters

and social media

• Logo in program and MC announcement

Gold — $1,500 • Banner displayed at event*


• 4 tickets

• Logo on website, eBlasts, eNewsletters and

social media


Entertainment — $1,000 • Banner Up Front on DJ table*

• Logo on website, eNewsletters and

social media


Dessert or Giveaways — $600 • Logo on website, eNewsletters and

social media

• Logo with sponsorship item at event


*Sponsor provides banner(s)

ANNUAL DINNER The Annual Awards Dinner & Auction is a fun-filled evening mixing great food, entertainment and even a

bit of business. The Business Person of the Year, EDC Primary Business of the Year, Volunteer of the

Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Ambassador of the Year will be awarded. Join us for a night of fun,

music, and making connections with local business owners. The event will be held on April 4, 2020, at the

Marriott Hotel. The theme is “Travel with the Chamber into 2020.”

There are many levels of sponsorships available. Choose the one that fits your needs best.

Step and Repeat Banner or Photo Booth — $500 • Logo on website, eNewsletters and social media

• Logo with sponsorship item at event


Awards — $300 • Logo on website, eNewsletters and social media


Sponsored Table — $975 • 10 tickets

• Company name at table


SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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4TH OF JULY STREET FAIR AND BEER GARDEN

Platinum — $3,000 • Banners displayed prominently at event

(up to 6)*

• Prime vendor space, 20x10

• Logo on joint community poster

• Large logo on website, flyer, eBlasts,

eNewsletters, media coverage and

social media

Gold — $1,500 • Banners displayed at event (up to 3)*

• Prime vendor space, 10x10

• Medium logo on website, flyer, eBlasts,

eNewsletters and social media

Silver — $1,000 • One banner displayed at event*

• Vendor space, 10x10

• Small logo on website, flyer, eBlasts,


Beer Garden — $1,000 • Banners displayed at event (up to 4)*

• Vendor space in park, 10x10

• Medium logo on website, flyer, eBlasts,



Companies in general have few opportunities to build trust and establish rapport with their customers and

prospects. Getting involved with an event and being seen as dependable and supportive will accelerate the

process. Attending an event is important but standing out in the crowd by being a sponsor will highlight

you and your business with a captive audience of up to 20,000. Depending on the level chosen, your

banners will be hung all over the street fair to be seen by all multiple times, in addition to a prime-location

vendor space. There can be multiple sponsors at each level, except there is only one platinum sponsor.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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Platinum — $5,000 • Naming rights

• Banner displayed at event*

• Vendor space

• Large logo on poster, website, flyer, eBlasts,

and eNewsletters

Gold — $1,000 • Banner displayed at Event*

• Vendor space

• Medium logo on poster, website, eBlasts, and

eNewsletters

This is the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s most fun event!! Well Publicized and covered by local

media, guests have the opportunity to meet brewers and sample beer, mead, and spirits from Colorado

brewers and distillers.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Glasses — $1,000 • Banner displayed at event*

• Vendor space

• Medium logo on poster, website, eBlasts,

and eNewsletters

• Logo on souvenir glasses

Silver or Music— $500 • Banner displayed at event*

• Vendor space

• Small logo on poster, website, eBlasts,

and eNewsletters

Presenting — $2,000 • Prominent banner display at event*


• Large logo on print material, website,

eBlasts, and eNewsletters

Gold — $950 • Banner displayed at event*


• Medium logo on poster, website, eBlasts,

and eNewsletters


Our high-energy Expo features products and spotlights services from local businesses and organization. This

is an opportunity to showcase businesses to other companies and consumers in our area to gain qualified

leads and make valuable business connections. As a sponsor, your company will be in front of over 100

vendors and hundreds of attendees.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Silver — $500 • Banner displayed at event*


• Small logo on program, poster,

website, eBlasts, and eNewsletters

BINES & BREWS BEER FEST

COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EXPO

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MONTHLY EDUCATION SERIES

Presenting Sponsor — $200

• Logo recognition (website, eNewsletters, flyers, event signage)

• Opportunity to do welcome during event

• Recognition on social media

CHAMBER BOARD RETREAT LUNCH SPONSOR Provides lunch at annual board retreat in January (15 attendees)

• Welcome the Tri-Lakes Chamber Board of Directors at annual retreat

• Provide promotional materials on table and give a brief overview of your company

• Special thank you recognition on social media

EDC TRAINING OR CONFERENCE SPONSOR—$1,000 Finance advanced training for President of Chamber in the field of economic development

• Special thank you recognition on social media, website, and in eNewsletter

WEBSITE BANNER AD — $1,000/$2,000 • Have a banner ad on Chamber website for 12 months

• Ad can be changed by member monthly and is clickable to member information

• Choose where your ad appears on website. Pages are limited to one $2000 ad or two $1000 ads

• 2,393,136 member website exposures

NEWSLETTER AD — $25 MEMBERS/$50 NON-MEMBERS PER BLAST

• Advertise your business or special event in our weekly digital newsletter

• Buy 3, get 1 free

• Contacts in eNewsletter list—2,005

DIGITAL MARKETING

STAND OUT

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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SPONSORSHIP FORM Company _______________________________________________ Contact Person ___________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________ Cell ______________________ Email __________________________________________

Event Name _____________________________________________ Event Date _____________________________________

Level of Sponsorship ______________________________________ Amount $______________________________________







For the event(s) listed above, the terms of this sponsorship are as follows:

• Sponsorship payment must be received along with agreement, or an approved agreement for payment .

• Sponsors will have first right of refusal for sponsorship the following year.

• No cancellations or refunds after payment.

• Sponsorship benefits apply according to the advertised deadlines for each event.

• Sponsor is to supply their logo, in digital format (.jpg or .png), to the Chamber at the time of signing sponsorship

agreement and authorizes the Chamber to use it in advertising of sponsored event(s).

Sponsor Naming Rights Options, if applicable (choose one only):

1. ________________________________________________________ (Event Name)

2. (Event Name) presented by _____________________________________________

This agreement is valid only with signatures from a member company representative and the Tri-Lakes Chamber President.

___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Company Representative/Date Chamber Representative/Date

This contract is not complete until it has been reviewed and accepted by the Chamber. Once accepted, sponsor will receive a copy of the

contract signed by the Chamber. Send completed from to Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 147, Monument CO 80132.

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ANNUAL REPORT

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Enhancing the Creation, Retention & Expansion of Businesses in

Northern El Paso County in 2019 (Founded in 1977)

93 OPPORUNITIES TO CONNECT

25,827 Attendees

• State of the Tri-Lakes Region Luncheon

• Annual Awards Dinner

• Fourth of July Street Fair & Beer Garden

• Bines and Brews Beer Fest

• 12 Education Workshops

• 23 Chamber Networking Breakfasts

• 4 Quarterly Member Luncheons

• 12 Business After Hours

• 33 Ribbon Cuttings

• 2 Meet the Candidates Forums

• 4 Chamber Orientations

• Community & Business Expo

3,398 2,183

2,393,136

Member

Website

Exposures

17,532

Member

Directory

Queries

PURPOSE

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce provides leadership to support, improve, and promote existing and new businesses at the local and state level. In addition, we strive to enhance the quality of life of our members and area residents.

Tri-Lakes Chamber has been instrumental in growing my

new insurance agency. Having joined in July 2019 and

only having been a member 3 months, I have gained 6

new leads directly from events hosted by the chamber, as

well as a solid referral network and amazing opportunities

like the Business Expo to help grow my new business.

— Jon Wilcox, J.Wilcox Insurance Assoc., LLC

What an incredible group of people! My husband and I

were looking to be part of a Chamber that was filled with

down to earth, grass-roots people motivated to help the

community. We found it here at Tri-Lakes Chamber.

— Kym Welton, Primerica-The Welton Financial

Group

321

Ambassador

visits with

members 6810

Views of member

coupons on

Chamber website 298

Attendees at 12

educational

workshops

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Helping the Community

• $1,000 given to Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance, helping senior citizens in the area

• Hosted United Way’s VITA tax preparers for 2 1/2 months

• 46 non-profits and community organizations held events in the Community Room at the Chamber office

• 12 education seminars free to the public and members

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce has been a great

way for me to get know my fellow entrepreneurs and have

them get to know me. The bi-monthly breakfasts and

after-hour mixers are great for generating referrals. In

fact, one of my best customers came to me from a Tri-

Lakes Chamber referral! I highly recommend every small

business be a member of the Tri-Lakes Chamber!”

— Doug Ottinger, Elkstone Homes

ANNUAL REPORT

Immediately after we joined the Tri-Lakes

Chamber of Commerce, we noticed our site comes

up toward the top of google searches, if not at the

very top, every time we search for ‘Heritage

Pentecostal.’ This was a sweet surprise to us when

we joined.

— Bill Fleming, Heritage Pentecostal Church

Joining Tri-Lakes Chamber was the best networking

decision I have made for the Lodge. The community

welcomes partnerships with open arms. The staff at the

Chamber are 100% focused and committed to the goal of

promoting business growth within the Tri-Lakes

community. The Quarterly Network Lunch frequently

introduces 30+ new members joining each quarter.

— Jeffrey Howell, Lodge at Flying Horse

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Colorado Springs

Palmer Lake

Interquest to Monument

Monument

Member Locations1200+

Volunteer hours

given to the

community

102

Town, city &

county meetings

attended

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