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2012 Promotion in Motion Sponsorship Booklet

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Here at the Chamber we know your time is valuable, so we have developed the Promotion In Motion Sponsorship book to provide you with one resource for all Chamber sponsorships and advertising opportunities for 2012. Please take a moment to review the book, mark your calendar for 2012 events and find out why other members choose Chamber sponsorships and marketing as a credible and proven way to grow their business.

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www.ValdostaChamber.com/PIM

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Promotion In Motion was developed to provide your business with tangible, effective ways to reach your target markets in Valdosta-Lowndes County while supporting the local community.

Associating your company with the positive, pro-business efforts of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber showcases to numerous segments of business leaders your commitment to issues impacting their business. This support is critical and makes possible the many Chamber programs designed to support and strengthen small business and entrepre-neurship in Valdosta-Lowndes County.

The Promotion In Motion Sponsorship Program serves as a tool for you to create a sponsorship package most suitable to your company’s strategic plan and to eliminate repeated solicitation of funds throughout the year. The Chamber has created this booklet to help you review all of your sponsorship opportunities in one convenient place.

Annual Membership Meeting Luncheon January12 ........................................ Noon-1:30 p.m.

Business Outlook Breakfast February 6 ............................................... 7:30-9 a.m.

Chamber Choice Awards Breakfast March 22 ................................................... 7:30-9 a.m.

Economic Summit April 12 ..................................................8 a.m.-1 p.m.

100 Year Chamber Celebration September 1 .......................................................TBA

MetroOne Valdosta Emerging Leader Reception September 27 ........................................6-7:30 p.m.

Chamber Business Showcase October 11 ..............................................5-7:30 p.m.

World Class Recognition Breakfast November 13 ......................................... 7:30-9 a.m.

Business After Hours - Held Monthly

Chamber Small Business Conference - TBA

Federal Legislative Overview Luncheon - TBA

MetroOne Regional Young ProfessionalDevelopment Conference - TBA

Red Carpet Party - Held three times a year

State Legislative Luncheon - TBA in December

Publications: • Progress Magazine - Published three times a year • Chamber Member Handbook - Annual • Mid-Year Membership Report - Annual

Programs: • Triple Crown Hometowns Retiree Attraction • Right Start PromoPak • Leading Business of the Week

2012 Events

416 North Ashley Street • P.O. Box 790 • Valdosta, GA 31603Phone: 229-247-8100 • Fax: 229-245-0071

www.ValdostaChamber.com

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Advertising Opportunities

Chamber Website Banner....................................................................................................................................... $750/year

• Stand out from the crowd with billboard ads on www.ValdostaChamber.com with a direct link to your website. Sponsors must provide electronic artwork. This is one of the most used resources for Chamber members and individuals looking to relocate to Valdosta-Lowndes County and is the premier website marketing opportunity.

This is a 10.5” (w) x 2.5” (h) rotating banner placed at the top of the Chamber’s website, which is visited by more than 2,500 users per month. This banner can contain text and link to your business website.

Chamber Website Button........................................................................................................................................ $350/year• This is a 2.5” (w) button with your business name that links to your website.

E-Blast...................................................................................................................................................................... $250 per send• A promotional email for your business or organization sent to 1,900+ Chamber member contacts.

Progress Magazine• This full-color publication, published three times a year serves Valdosta-Lowndes County businesses and resi-

dents, covering topics that matter to your business. Each issue provides readers with information on capitalizing on your Chamber membership and tools to enjoy success and growth, including regular features on businesses, economic outlook and more.

Distributed to 5,000 Chamber members (3,000+) and business lobbies (1,500+), and also posted online at ValdostaChamber.com/PROGRESS. Each issue has a shelf-life of four months. Special rates are available for signing a four or eight issue contract.

• Inside Cover.......................................................................................................... $800 • Page One ............................................................................................................. $800 • Full Page ............................................................................................................... $700 • ½ Page................................................................................................................... $500 • ¼ Page................................................................................................................... $300 • Business Card....................................................................................................... $150

Right Start PromoPAK................................................................................................. $75

• Right Start is an orientation program that Moody Air Force Base holds every other Tuesday for newly arriving military personnel. The Chamber compiles promo packs which contain promotional materials provided by participating Chamber members. Materials might include brochures, flyers, pamphlets, coupons or whatever you believe best represents your products and services.

800+ military families new to Valdosta-Lowndes County each year.

Audience:

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Annual Membership Meeting.......................................... $5,000

• This prestigious luncheon meeting is attended by hundreds of Chamber members to celebrate the previous year’s successes and welcome new leadership. The Chamber also presents the A. L. Girardin Award to an outstanding Chamber member who has volunteered time and resources, contributing to the success of the Chamber’s programs and events. Held at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center, this event is one of the Chamber’s largest networking events of the year.

Estimated attendance of 350+ community and business leaders ranging from small to largecompanies across anumber of industries.

Total Impressions: 24,138

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition on Annual Meeting printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) u Recognition on Annual Meeting e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s website for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (350 impressions) u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on Chamber website u Recognition on Annual Meeting webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions) u Speaking opportunity at the event u Two tables of 10

Ticket Prices: • $25/ticket • $225/corporate table

Speaker: Neely Young Award winning columnist, publisher and editor of Georgia Trend magazine

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Terri Lupo(Georgia PowerCompany)

“We chose to sponsor the

Annual Membership Meet-

ing because we believe in

the progress the Chamber

is making and we want to

make sure the entire mem-

bership knows that they are

part of something BIG!”

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Leading Business of the WeekBanner Sponsor.................................................................... $5,000

• The Leading Business of the Week Banner is presented to one Chamber member almost weekly throughout 2012 (excludes Mondays that are holidays). Banner recipients will display the banner in their business for one week. To qualify to receive the banner, a business must be a Chamber member for more than five years.

The entire Valdosta-Lowndes CountyCommunity.

Total Impressions: 108,984

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition on Chamber homepage for each week the banner is displayed (2,984 impressions) u Recognition on Leading Business of the Week webpage (1,700 impressions) u Recognition in weekly Chamber In Motion e-newsletter (89,300 impressions) u Recognition in Progress Magazine as the banner sponsor (15,000 impressions) u Recognition on banner displayed weekly in different businesses throughout the year (approximately forty businesses)

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Bob Shrum(Rodan + Fields Dermatologists)

“When we heard about a new program for the Leading Business of the Week

we were excited to get involved and sponsor the banner. This would provide us

an opportunity to meet a wide variety of business owners across the Valdosta

area, learn about their business and introduce them to Rodan + Fields Derma-

tologist. ‘Skin is a beautiful thing, wear it well.’ ”

– Bob & Jamie Shrum

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Chamber Choice Awards Breakfast

• This annual breakfast is attended by hundreds of Chamber members who gather to honor six outstanding businesses and volunteers from the Valdosta-Lowndes County community.

The six awards presented are the BIG Thinker Award, Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Members’ Choice Award.

Average attendance of nearly 350 community and business leaders rang-ing from small to large companies across anumber of industries.

Total Impressions: 76,200

Audience:

Presenting Sponsor......................................................................... $5,000

u Recognition on printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (400 impressions) u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on Chamber website u Recognition on Chamber Choice Awards webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Recognition on billboards promoting the winners (30,800 impressions) u Recognition in advertisements promoting the winners (22,000 impressions) u Speaking opportunity at the event u Reserved seating at the event u One promotional e-blast (1,900+ impressions)

Level Sponsor............................................. $1,000 u Recognition as $1,000 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On Chamber Choice Awards webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Reserved seating at the event u One promotional e-blast (1,900+ impressions) u Banner with link on Chamber Choice Award webpage for entire year

Level Sponsor................................................. $750 u Recognition as $750 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On Chamber Choice Awards webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Reserved seating at the event u Banner with link on Chamber Choice Award webpage for entire year

Level Sponsor................................................ $500 u Recognition as $500 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On Chamber Choice Awards webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Reserved Seating at the event u Button with link on Chamber Choice Award webpage for entire year

Level Sponsor................................................ $250 u Recognition as $250 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On Chamber Choice Awards webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Reserved Seating at the event

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Dupont CropProtection

“It was truly an honor to be a part of the 2011 Chamber Choice Awards.

Dupont is very proud to be a member of the local community and is commit-

ted to maintaining an active role in the continued growth and development

of OUR community. We look forward to participating in the Chamber

Choice Awards next year.”- John Hamilton

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Chamber Business Showcase......................................... $5,000

• The Chamber Business Showcase is an annual tradeshow for the promotion of local businesses and corporate networking.

Average participation of nearly 800 attendees and approximately 100 exhibitors at the event representing a wide range of industries. Open to the public, this event attracts business executives at every level.

Total Impressions: 77,938

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition on printed invitation (3,000 impressions), flyers (800 impressions) and vendor applications (500 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (400 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber Business Showcase webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions) u Recognition on billboards promoting the event (30,800 impressions) u Recognition in advertisements promoting the event (22,000 impressions) u Recognition in television promotion for the event u Recognition in radio promotions for the event u Speaking opportunity at the event u Two tables and choice of table location at the event u Opportunity to present door prizes at the event u Opportunity for representative to speak at radio visits promoting the event

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Chamber Business ShowcaseProudly Present

&

Thursday, April 14 2-7 p.m.

FREE Admission! GREAT Food! Rainwater Conference Center

“Come Meet The Leading Businesses of Valdosta”

Presented By

FREE Admission!

Great Food • Door Prizes • Networking

Thursday, April 14 • 2-7 p.m.

Rainwater Conference CenterThursday, April 14 • 2-7 p.m.

Rainwater Conference CenterProudly Presented by

Come meet the leading businesses of Valdosta!

Proudly Presented by

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Mid-Year Membership Report....................................... $1,500

• The mid-year report is a six-page full color pull-out featuring a review of Chamber programs and initiatives from January 2012 to June 2012. The report is printed and distributed in the Summer Issue of Progress.

Approximately 5,000 Chamber members, businesses and citizens of Valdosta-Lowndes County. Distribution breakdown — Chamber members (3,000+) and business lobbies (1,500+) and is also posted online at ValdostaChamber.com/PROGRESS.

Total Impressions: 8,600

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition cover of Mid-Year Report (5,000 impressions) u 1/3 page advertisement on back cover of Mid-Year Report u ½ page ad in Progress at top of the page across from where the pullout Mid-year Report will appear u “Ribbon” ad across the bottom of each page in the Report u “Ribbon” ad of approx. 1 1/2 in. across the bottom of front cover of Progress issue in which Report will appear u Recognition in special e-blast (1,900 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber website for entire year (1,700 impressions)

2011 Mid-Year Report Proudly Sponsored by

Practice Areas: Litigation and Appellate Practice • Business Formations and Planning • Business Acquisitions and

Divestitures • Real Estate • Commercial Finance • Employment Law for Management • Local Government Law

• Taxation • Mediation and Arbitration

Our lawyers focus on timely, comprehensive and cost-effective legal

solutions. We are unique among South Georgia law firms in that each

of our lawyers previously practiced with major law firms, including

two lawyers who were partners with national law firms.

Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding, P.C.

• Hosted the annual Business

Outlook Breakfast with Dr.

Thomas Cunningham (Federal

Reserve Bank of Atlanta), Dr. Jeff

Humphreys (University of

Georgia), Dr. Cynthia Tori

(Valdosta State University).

More than 90 business leaders

attended.

• Hosted the yearly VALET meeting,

bringing together all professionals

and organizations in Lowndes

County who provide services

to businesses, industries and

entrepreneurs.

• Hosted the first, soon to be annual,

Chamber Economic Summit with

75 top business leaders in atten-

dance.

• SORT continued its partnership

with local governments and began

working on identifying issue areas

within the City of Valdosta’s Land

Development Regulations.

Business Expansion Division

Sue Cox, Vice Chairman

(Covington’s Dining

& Catering)

• Hosted the 2011 MetroOne

Professional Development

Seminar with 38 in attendance

• Re-vamped knowledge-based

business survey to include face-to-

face visits (Surveyed five businesses)

• Established Opportunity Central

Book Club and hosted two meetings

• Increased MetroOne membership

by 52

• Hosted one quarterly IT

Professionals Network meetings

with seven IT Professionals in

attendance.

Completed 2011 Goals New Initiatives for 2011 On Track for 2011Opportunity Central-Expansion of Targeted Business

Pro-Business Enhancement

Completed 2011 Goals New Initiatives for 2011 On Track for 2011

Chamber Economic

Summit 2011

Economic Development Division

Jay Prince, Vice Chairman

(Prince Automotive of

Valdosta, Inc)

• Coordinated TCH 10 Year Celebration

• Introduced new

TCH logo

• Relocated nine new retiree households to Lowndes,

Brooks and Lanier Counties for a total of 350 new

retiree households

• Successfully nominated Valdosta for Top 100 towns in

USA to live by RelocateAmerica.com

Completed 2011 Goals On Track for 2011 Triple Crown Hometowns Program

New Initiatives for 2011 On Track for 2011The SEEDS Business Resource Center

• Established new leads group, Professionals Building

Relationships, which meets weekly at Wooden Nickel

Pub, 14 participants

• Assisting an average of 43 clients per month, totaling

272 YTD

• Averaging 140 monthly visits to

www.SEEDSBusinessResourceCenter.com

• Nine qualified participants in the 2011 Guardian Bank

Business Plan Competition

• Valdosta Networking Professionals meets weekly at

Azalea’s Restaurant, 30 participants

• Held annual Greenleaf Supervisor breakfast with 50 in

attendance

• Exceeded the annual required education training for

supervisors and employees

• Increased DDW membership by six to total 264

members

• Increased program effectiveness through training

workshops with coordinators of Regional Chamber

Partners (Quitman-Brooks, Moultrie-Colquitt, Adel-

Cook, Douglas-Coffee, Ashburn-Turner, Lakeland-

Lanier and Worth County-Sylvester)

Workforce Development & Education Division

Greg Justice, Vice Chairman

(Regal Marine)

• Recruited and trained 17 new CHOICES volunteers

• Coordinated and hosted the STAR Banquet for Region

10 Star Students and Teachers

• Coordinated two Supervisor Essentials Workshops,

with 33 in attendance

• Coordinated 1st quarter Manufacturers Council Meeting

• Increased number “5-Star Employers” by five, totaling 10

• Presented CHOICES workshop to 697 8th graders

• Reached 60 parents through the ‘Helping Your Child

Succeed’ program

Completed 2011 Goals

Workforce Development Program

Completed 2011 Goals On Track for 2011DRUGS DON’T WORK in South Georgia Program

Community Development Division

Paul Nichols, Vice Chairman

(Nexxtep Technology Services, Inc.)

Mission: To unify our community with a common vision and focus.

Completed 2011 Goals

Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding, P.C.ATTORNEYS AT LAW

3016 North Patterson St./ Valdosta, GA 31602

229.242.3333 / www.ebbglaw.com

New Initiatives for 2011

Professionals Building

Relationships New Group • Supported CUEE in the petition campaign for school system unification

• Created the Community Development Task Force for community unification

Opportunity Central Book Club

Current Workforce:

Impacting Future Workforce

Triple Crown Hometowns 10 Year Celebration On Track for 2011

Proudly sponsored by

2011 Mid-Year ReportTo The Members

Public Affairs Division

Jeff Hanson,Vice Chairman(Southwest Georgia Bank)

• Hosted two Red Carpet Parties to welcome Moody’s leadership to our community

• Participated in 12 Right Start Programs for newcomers to MAFB

• Assisted in the implementation of the Community Blueprint Project

Completed 2011 Goals New Initiatives for 2011

Military Affairs Committee

• Implemented new GAC structure which consists of seven Policy Committees that monitor business development issues on the local, state and federal levels.

• Held Members to be Heard Meeting, where 15 Chamber members addressed the GAC Executive Committee regarding local, state and federal issues that related to the welfare of their business, organization or to the Valdosta-Lowndes community.

Completed 2011 Goals

Government Affairs Council

Member Services Division Greg Reid,Vice Chairman(Edward JonesInvestments)

• Increased total membership to 1,525 • Coordinated Chamber Business Showcase with 94 exhibitors• Hosted the 2nd Annual Chamber Choice Awards Breakfast with 350 in attendance• Increased number of Ambassadors to 36

• Developed web pages for the following programs: • 5-Star Employer • Supervisor Essentials • Helping Your Child Succeed • CHOICES • Military Affairs Committee • Chamber 101• Implemented “Leading Business of the Week” program, awarded 19 businesses

• Recruited 111 new members • Distributed two issues of Progress magazine, with distribution of 5,000 copies

• Assisted members in creating 94 traffic catcher websites (totaling 341)

• Co-hosted 3 Business After Hours events• 3,082 member referrals • Averaging 2,434 monthly hits on ValdostaChamber.com

• Maintained a 95% retention rate compared to 92% last year; industry average is 80%

• Coordinated 41 ribbon cuttings and two groundbreakings • Organized six “Member Crashers” and visited 64 Chamber members • Chamber programs and volunteers have been featured in 11 television appearances, five billboards, 20 radio appearances, 77 print articles and made 16 presentations.

Completed 2011 Goals On Track for 2011

Membership Development and Members Services

New Initiatives for 2011

Organizational Excellence Division Tim Jones, Vice Chairman(Citizens Community Bank)

Mission:Commit to organizational excellence and visionary leadership in all areas of Chamber operations.Completed 2011 Goals

Myrna Ballard (Chamber of Commerce)Clinton Beeland (CJB Industries, Inc.)Tom Carroll (Sunset Farm Foods, Inc.)Sue Cox (Covingtons Dining & Catering)Jeff Fulp (Erco Worldwide Inc.)Tom Gooding (Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding, PC)Jeff Hanson (Southwest Georgia Bank)

Mike Hill (Mike Hill Real Estate)Carlton Holley(Fowler, Holley, Rambo & Stalvey, PC)

Tim Jones (Citizens Community Bank)Greg Justice (Regal Marine)

Terri Lupo (Georgia Power Company)Paul Nichols (Nexxtep Technology Services, Inc.)Jay Prince (Prince Automotive of Valdosta, Inc.)Greg Reid (Edward Jones Investments)Ken Ricket (Ellis, Ricket & Associates)Phyllis Royal (Full Circle Marketing & Advertising)Bill Simmons (Archer Daniels Midland Co.)Megan Smith (SmithBarnas & Associates, Inc.)Baha Zeidan (Azalea Health Innovations, Inc.)

BOARD OFDIRECTORS:

MISSION:To serve as the unifying force andfocal point for enhancing the economic,

social and culturalwell-being of the regional

community it serves. The Chamber shall seek to

accomplish its mission by beingthe voice for businesswithin the community;

by addressingeconomic, political and

quality of life issues; and through aselective business plan to achieveattainable community goals.

As your Chairman for 2011, I am proud to present the Mid-Year Report, which highlights programs and initiatives the Chamber has been working on this year to ensure we are meeting and exceeding our goals. You will find that the Cham-ber Board, staff and volunteers are doing an excellent job. Please review the key to see how the Chamber is working for you and the Valdosta-Lowndes County business community!

Tom Gooding2011 Chamber BoardChairman

Completed 2011 Goals New Initiatives for 2011On Track for 2011

• Completed Board structure and meeting format changes• Completed By-Laws review• Completed first step of the dues structure review

Chamber 101Community

BlueprintProject

Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding, P.C.3016 North Patterson Street / Valdosta, Georgia 31602229.242.3333 / www.ebbglaw.com

Community Involvement Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding lawyers are leaders in our community. Our lawyers have served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and the Valwood School Board of Trustees, and president of the Valdosta Bar Association and the Valdosta Rotary Club. They also serve on the boards of the Turner Center for the Arts, the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and Emory University’s Candler School of Theology Committee of 100. Jim Elliott is an ordained Episcopal priest and serves as Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.

Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding, P.C.

Walter Elliott, Jim Elliott, Tom Gooding and Joanna Nijem

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Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding(Joanna Nijem, Walter Elliott, Jim Elliott and Tom Gooding)

“Elliott, Blackburn & Gooding was proud to sponsor our Chamber’s Midyear Report. As

an active Chamber member, we want everyone to know our law firm supports Chamber

initiatives. It is also exciting to showcase the great progress that our Chamber has made

during the first six months of this year!”

- Tom Gooding

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Economic Summit............................................................... $5,000

• The Chamber Economic Summit is a forum that brings together top business, community, education and spiritual leaders together to discuss topics that are important to the growth, development and sustainability of Valdosta-Lowndes County. The event will features a presentation by VSU’s Center for Business and Economic Research on the economic makeup of our community and how we compare to peer communities. The study also compares Metro Valdosta to aspirant communities, telling us what we need to do to be more like them.

Invitation only, this event hosts approximately 150-200 of the top business and community leaders of Valdosta-Lowndes County.

Total Impressions: 21,288

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Opportunity to speak at the event u Recognition on printed invitation (550 impressions) and agenda (150 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (150 impressions) u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on Chamber website u Recognition on Economic Summit webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

CHAMBER OF COMMERCELeading Businesses.Leading Communities. TM 20

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Walter Hobgood(Express Employment Professionals)

“It was an honor to be the sponsor for the Economic Summit! We are proud to be a part of this

community and feel a responsibility to continuously invest in initiatives that will enhance future

growth and development. Economic development that benefits the entire community does not

happen by chance. We felt it was important to give the leaders in our community an opportuni-

ty to help identify opportunities for growth and creation of new jobs that pay higher wages and

salaries in comparison to similar communities in the southeastern part of the U.S.”

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Federal Legislative Overview Luncheon................... $1,000

• At this annual event, a federal legislator will speak to attendees on issues concerning the business community.

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in e-invite (1,900 impressions) u Recognition in Chamber e-newsletter (1,900 impressions) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

**Invitation Only

Invitation only, approxi-mately 50 top busines-sand community leaders, the Chamber Board and Government Affairs Council meet to discuss upcoming federal legisla-tive issues.

Total Impressions: 11,488

Audience:

Business Outlook Breakfast........................................... $3,000

• The Business Outlook Breakfast is an annual event where the Chamber welcomes top business leaders to hear about the economic outlook for the upcoming year. Around 100 top business leaders attend the event to hear from Dr. Jeffery Humphries (University of Georgia Terry College of Business) and Dr. Cindy Tori (Valdosta State University).

Approximately 125-150 top business leaders from the Valdosta-Lowndes County community.

Total Impressions: 21,188

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Opportunity to speak at the event u Recognition on printed invitation (500 impressions) and program (125 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (125 impressions) u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on Chamber website u Recognition on Business Outlook page on the Chamber website (266 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

Ticket Prices: • $15/Members • $20/Non-Members

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Dr. Ray Perren(Wiregrass GeorgiaTechnical College)

“The mission of Wiregrass

Georgia is workforce develop-

ment. The information presented

at the Business Outlook Break-

fast, along with information we

routinely receive from local em-

ployers, is essential to us as we

develop new programs and refine

existing programs to assure that

our area has a skilled workforce

now and in the future.”

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24 www.ValdostaChamber.com

2011 ChamberAmbassadors

Michael AndersonExpress EmploymentProfessionals

Doug DuvallUniversity Giftsand Apparel

Bryan AndrewsRedwire

Steve FolsomBishop Clean Care

Kris CainAmbassadorPersonnel

John GatesHumane Societyof Valdosta

Cindy HotchkissE-Travel Anytime

Courtney CopelandComfort Innand Suites

Andrea CollinsComcast Spotlight

Tina GodwinFirst State Bankand Trust

Mary KingTelamonCorporation

Vicki GodwinCommercial Banking Company

Jerry KozuchSouth GeorgiaVein Center

Jade JarvisLaQuinta Inn& Suites

Tony LaMarcaU.S. Press

Latasha MarshallSam’s Club

Diane MauldinSouth GeorgiaMedical Center

Mission: To serve as goodwill ambassadors for the Chamber to the community. To promote the growth and development of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber by assisting with its events.

Daniel GreeneFirst Data

Chamber Member Handbook....................................... $5,000

• Each year, the Chamber produces its Member Handbook, which features the upcoming Business Plan and Annual Report along with an IMPACT 2012 Update. These handbooks are hand delivered to each of our members, along with personal thanks for their continued support.

Approximately 3,000 business and community leaders ranging from small to larger compa-nies across a number of industries will receive this handbook.

Total Impressions: 22,200

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition on all package envelopes (3,000 impressions) u Two full-page advertisements or advertorials in the publication (3,000 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber website for entire year (1,700 impressions)

2011 Chamber Board of Directors

Tom GoodingChairman of the Board

Elliott, Blackburn &

Gooding, P.C.

Tim JonesVice ChairmanOrganizationalExcellenceChairman-Elect 2012

Citizens Community Bank

Jay PrinceVice ChairmanEconomic Development

Chairman - Elect 2013

Prince Automotive of Valdosta, Inc.

Sue CoxVice Chairman

Business Expansion

Covington’s Dining

& Catering

Ken RicketChairman’s Choice

Ellis, Ricket & Associates

Greg ReidVice Chairman

Member Services

Edward Jones

Investments/Greg Reid

Terri LupoImmediate Past

ChairmanGeorgia Power Company

Carlton Holley

TreasurerFowler, Holley, Rambo

& Stalvey, PC

Jeff HansonVice Chairman

Public AffairsSouthwest Georgia Bank

Brian Antoine

Board MemberAssociate Member

Greg JusticeVice Chairman

Workforce Development

and EducationRegal Marine

Clinton Beeland

Board MemberCJB Industries, Inc.

Paul NicholsVice Chairman

Community Development

Nexxtep Technology

Services, Inc.

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2011 Business Expansion DivisionOpportunity CentralMission:Grow a smarter Metro Valdosta by facilitating the growth of jobs for college and university graduates in the knowledge-based sectors.Goals:

• Facilitate the creation of 200 new jobs for college and university graduates• IT Professionals Network: Creating business relationships• Complete Georgia Tech’s Incubator Readiness Assessment• Opportunity Central Talent Connection: Encouraging internship opportunities • Opportunity Central Speaker Series: Learn what other communities are

doing to develop creative, knowledge-based economies • Opportunity Central Book Club: Discussion of five books/articles relating to

growing knowledge-based economies• Develop and execute a plan for communicating the Opportunity Central message

Sue CoxVice ChairmanCovington’s Dining& Catering

Enhancement of Pro-BusinessEnvironment Mission:Enhance the pro-business environment of Valdosta-LowndesCounty and promote a “No Wrong Door” philosophy amongthe business development organizations and agencies inValdosta-Lowndes County.Goals:

• Strengthen the “No Wrong Door” philosophy among organizations and agencies in Valdosta-Lowndes

County that provide direct assistance to businesses or entrepreneurs • Measure effectiveness of local business resources • Special Ombudsman Response Team (SORT): Liaison between local governments and the business commu-

nity to improve the business development process• Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for SORT • 2011 Business Outlook Breakfast with Dr. Jeff Humphries (University of Georgia), Dr. Cynthia Tori (Valdosta

State University) and Tom Cunningham (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta) • 2011 Chamber Economic Summit to bring together top business, community, education and spiritual lead-

ers to discuss topics that are important to the growth, development and sustainability of Valdosta-Lowndes

County’s economy

An initiative of:

2011Chamber Member Handbook

Sponsored by:

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Kent Buescher(U.S. Press)

“U.S. Press was honored

to sponsor the Chamber

Member Handbook. Not

only did it showcase the

quality of items we can

print, but it put our busi-

ness in front of the entire

membership. This book

is the go-to resource for

Chamber members, as it

displays highlights from the

previous year and goals for

the upcoming year.”

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MetroOne Valdosta’s 4 Under 40............................. $1,000

• The MetroOne Valdosta 4 Under 40 program recognizes outstanding young leaders in the Valdosta-Lowndes County community. The Chamber accepts nominations and finalists are judged by an outside panel of judges.

Approximately 100 young professionals accompa-nied by their employers will attend this event.

Total Impressions: 24,488

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Opportunity to speak at the event u Recognition on program (100 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (150 impressions) u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on MetroOne website, www.MetroOneValdosta.com u Recognition on Economic Summit webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Opportunity to have representative on radio promoting the event u Recognition on two invitations soliciting nominations (3,800+ impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

*This is a FREE event for Chamber Members to attend.

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Business After Hours........................................................... $1,500 (Plus food and beverages)

• Valdosta’s largest networking-only event held almost monthly with business and community leaders. It is the perfect event to generate exposure for your company and is ideal for promoting new locations and grand openings.

Average attendance of 300-350 business and community leaders ranging from small to larger companies across a number of industries.

Total Impressions: 23,172

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive sponsorship to showcase your facility, programs and services u Recognition on printed invitation (3,000 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s website for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

*This is a FREE event for Chamber Members to attend.

VALDOSTA - LOWNDES COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Leading Businesses.Leading Communities.™

Visit ValdostaChamber.com to RSVP by March 21

Hosted by

4380 Old US Highway 41 N • Hahira, GA

Hosted by

Business After HoursNetworking 101

at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 24 • 5-7:30 p.m.

Dale Crane(Valwood School)

“The administration and staff at Valwood enjoy hosting Business After Hours. We are grateful for the unique oppor-tunity to showcase our program and facilities while showing our appreciation to our fellow Chamber members who give so much to our community.”

– Dale Crane

Dale Crane and Dr. Lee Cox (Valwood School) pictured with schoolChef and Caterer Don Stanley (Gourmet Guys).

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Red Carpet Parties................................................................. $150

• Red Carpet parties provide a quarterly forum for new Moody Air Force Base officers and senior NCO’s to meet business and government leaders. Ad-ditionally, these events provide a positive and tangible welcome for military families to the Valdosta-Lowndes County area. This is a way to let our patriots know that they are a valued and appreciated part of our community. Guests are able to enjoy a memorable party at the beautiful Ocean Pond house.

Approximately 70-75 top military persons, along with additional sponsors and city and county officials totaling an average of 125 inattendance.

Total Impressions:7,813

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Two tickets which include two dinners u Recognition on sponsor board at the event (125 impressions) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition on Photo Gallery webpage (2,688 impressions)

Right Start PromoPAK.............................................................. $75

800+ military families new to Valdosta-Lowndes County each year.

Total Impressions: 800+

Audience:

• Right Start is an orientation program that Moody Air Force Base holds every other Tuesday for newly arriving mili-tary personnel. The Chamber compiles promo packs which contain promo-tional materials provided by participating Chamber members. Materials might include brochures, flyers, pamphlets, coupons or whatever you believe best represents your products and services.

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Larry Thomas(Pearl Executive Shuttle)

“I really enjoy being associated with the personnel at Moody AFB

because I appreciate what they do so much. Moody AFB provides us

with a large percentage of our business and Red Carpet Parties, along

with the Right Start PromoPak enable me to stay in contact with the

decision makers at the base.”

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Affluent retiree house-holds across the United States.

Total Impressions: 10,100

Audience:

Diamond Crown Investor...................................... $15,000

u Exclusive Sponsorship u Presenting Sponsor of ALL four TCH quarterly Speed Networking Luncheons • Invitation to formally address retirees and newcomers as Diamond Crown Investor u Recognition as Diamond Crown Investor in annual TCH Retirement Attraction Guide (2,000 impressions) • Full page advertisement on back cover • Full page advertorial • Front cover opportunityu Opportunity for investor to speak at radio visits throughout the year

u Recognition as Diamond Crown Investor in Valdosta Chamber’s Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition and article as Diamond Crown Investor in TCH newsletter, “Hometown Happenings” u Recognition as Diamond Crown Investor on all local advertising of TCH Retirement Attraction Program u Recognition as Diamond Crown Investor on TCH website, www.georgiaretire.com (3,000 impressions) • Banner advertisement on home page (exclusive) • Links throughout u Subscription to monthly Prospect/Newcomers List u Opportunity to include Brochure in TCH Retirement Attraction Prospect Packet (100 impressions)

Triple Crown Hometowns Investors

• Triple Crown Hometowns is a Retirement Development Partnership among Lowndes, Brooks and Lanier counties, sponsored by local Chambers of Commerce. This partnership seeks to showcase the South Georgia counties as the “Jewels of the South.” Triple Crown Investors receive the perfect opportunities to market their business to affluent retiree households in the South Georgia area throughout the year.

Emerald CrownInvestor.................. $10,000 u Invitation to attend ALL four TCH quarterly Speed Networking Luncheons and speak at one luncheon. u Recognition as Emerald Crown Investor in annual TCH Retirement Attraction Guide • 1/2 page advertisement (2,000 impressions) u Recognition as Emerald Crown Investor in Valdosta Chamber’s Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Recognition as Emerald Crown Investor in TCH newsletter, “Hometown Happenings” u Recognition as Emerald Crown Investor on all local advertising of TCH Retire- ment Attraction Program u Recognition as Emerald Crown Investor on TCH website, www.georgiaretire. com (3,000 impressions) • Large button advertise- ment on home page • Links throughout u Subscription to monthly Prospect/Newcomers List

Ruby CrownInvestor...................... $5,000 u Invitation to attend three TCH quarterly Speed Networking Luncheons u Recognition as Ruby Crown Investor: • In annual TCH Retire- ment Attraction Guide • 1/3 page advertisement (2,000 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • In TCH newsletter, “Hometown Happenings” • On all local advertising of TCH Retirement Attraction Program • On TCH website, www. georgiaretire.com (3,000 impressions) • Logo Button advertisement on home page • Links throughout u Subscription to monthly Prospect/Newcomers List

Sapphire CrownInvestor...................... $2,500 u Invitation to attend two TCH quarterly Speed Networking Luncheons u Recognition as Sapphire Crown Investor: • In annual TCH Retire- ment Attraction Guide • 1/4 page advertisement (2,000 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • In TCH newsletter, “Hometown Happenings” • On all local advertising of TCH Retirement Attraction Program • On TCH website, www. georgiaretire.com (3,000 impressions) • Logo Button advertisement on home page • Links throughout u Subscription to monthly Prospect/Newcomers List

Amethyst CrownInvestor...................... $1,000 u Invitation to attend one TCH quarterly Speed Networking Luncheons u Recognition as Ruby Crown Investor: • In annual TCH Retire- ment Attraction Guide • Business Card page advertisement (2,000 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • In TCH newsletter, “Hometown Happenings” • On all local advertising of TCH Retirement Attraction Program • On TCH website, www. georgiaretire.com (3,000 impressions) • Logo Button advertisement on home page • Links throughout u Subscription to monthly Prospect/Newcomers List

www.GeorgiaRetire.com

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John LaHood(Fellowship Home at Brookside)

“Fellowship Home at Brookside is proud to be the Diamond Crown Inves-

tor in the Triple Crown Hometowns partnership. Increasing the number of

affluent retirees in our area results in a more well rounded community and

gives us many economic advantages. TCH has been a great success over the

last 10 years. Fellowship Home is looking forward to a new decade as we

strive to impact our community in a positive way through our partnership

with TCH and the three Chambers involved.”

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Average attendance of nearly 350 community and business leadersranging from small to large companies across a number of industries.

Total Impressions: 47,300

Audience:

Presenting Sponsor......................................................................... $10,000u Recognition on printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions)u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month)u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions)u Company name listed in all pre-and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media)u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (400 impressions)u Recognition in post-event video that will be posted on Chamber website u Recognition on World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year (266 impressions)u Recognition on billboards promoting the winnersu Recognition in advertisements promoting the winners (22,000 impressions)u Recognition on e-blasts calling for nominations (3,800 impressions)u Opportunity for representative to speak at radio visits promoting eventu Speaking opportunity at the eventu Reserved seating at the event

Level Sponsor............................................. $1,000 u Recognition as $1,000 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Banner with link on World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year u FREE nominations u One promotion e-blast (1,900 impressions) u Reserved seating at the event

Level Sponsor................................................. $750 u Recognition as $750 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Banner with link on World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year u One FREE nomination u Reserved seating at the event

Level Sponsor............................................... $500 u Recognition as $500 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Button with link on World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year u One FREE nomination u Reserved seating at the event

Level Sponsor................................................ $250 u Recognition as $250 Level Sponsor: • On printed invitation (3,000 impressions) and program (350 impressions) • In Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) • On World Class Employee Recognition webpage for entire year (266 impressions) • In opening ceremony u Reserved Seating at the event

World Class Employee Recognition Breakfast

• This annual breakfast is attended by hundreds of Chamber members who gather to honor outstanding employees. The Chamber collects nominations for World Class employees, which are presented to a panel of qualified judges who select a winner from each category.

2012World Class Employee Recognition Breakfast

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Sherry Zipperer(First State Bank)

“First State Bank is pleased to

support World Class Employee

Recognition and the effort to

recognize and reward outstanding

workers in our local workforce.

The World Class Employee

Recognition breakfast is a great

event that honors these exceptional

employees.”

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SOLD

Chamber Small Business Conference........................ $5,000

The Chamber Small Business Confer-ence is a half-day seminar organized to educate and empower area small business owners. This event provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to network and hear from other success-ful entrepreneurs and industry experts. Sessions focus on implementations a business owner can incorporate today to grow their business for tomorrow.

The Chamber Small Business Conference is marketed to small busi-nesses in communities around South Georgia including but not limited to Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes, Turner and Worth counties.

Anticipated partici-pation of 150 small business owners rep-resenting a wide range of industries. Promoted regionally, this event at-tracts business owners across South Georgia.

Total Impressions: 73,700

Audience:

BENEFITS: u Exclusive Sponsorship u Recognition on printed invitation (3,000 impressions) u Recognition on e-publications articles (9,500 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber’s homepage for one month (average 2,984 visitors per month) u Recognition in Progress Magazine (5,000 impressions) u Company name listed in all pre and post-event press releases (sent to appropriate print and electronic media) u Recognition on Sponsor Banner at the event (150 impressions) u Recognition on Chamber Small Business Conference webpage for entire year (266 impressions) u Recognition on billboards promoting the event (30,800 impressions) u Recognition in advertisements promoting the event (22,000 impressions) u Recognition in television promotion for the event u Recognition in radio promotions for the event u Speaking opportunity at the event u Opportunity for representative to speak at radio visits promoting the event

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Jeff Hanson(Southwest Georgia Bank)

“Southwest Georgia Bank is

proud to sponsor the Small

Business Conference as it

provides area small business

owners with tangible tools for

their business success. Our

bank is not only dedicated to

the growth of Valdosta-Lowndes

County, but the growth of our

region.”

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416 North Ashley Street • P.O. Box 790 • Valdosta, GA 31603Phone: 229-247-8100 • Fax: 229-245-0071

Email: [email protected]

www.ValdostaChamber.comHours of Operation: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F

Contact Erika Bennett at the Chamber to secure yoursponsorships and increase your exposure in 2012.

Visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/PIMto download a pick and choose menu

or to order online.