CHAMPAIGN

COUNTYCHAMBERof COMMERCE

EVENTS AND PROGRAMS GUIDE

2013EVENTS

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Sunset Funeral HomeHawthorn SuitesAttorneys’ Title Guarantee FundSingleton Law OfficePepsi ColaClark Lindsey VillageHawthorn SuitesParkland College Student Services CenterAtkins GroupFirst Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust

Jan. 4Feb. 1Mar. 1

April 5May 3June 7Aug. 2Oct. 4

Nov. 1Dec. 6

EXCHANGE & REFERRAL NETWORK (EARN)

Jan. 10March 14

May 9

July 11Sept. 12Nov. 14

All EaRN events are held at the Chamber

ATHENA Awards Gala, Feb. 212013 SchmoozaPalooza Business Expo, April 10

Golf Outing, June 7Come Wine With Us, June 202012 Annual Meeting, TBA

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Parkland CollegeDeans GraphicsHilton Garden InnBridlebrook Adult CommunityEastland SuitesCome Wine With Us, Farm Credit Services of IllinoisProvena Medical ComplexFarnsworth GroupFighting Illini Energy, location TBAMeyer CapelSpectrumWells Fargo Home Mortgage

Jan. 17Feb. 21Mar. 21April 18May 16 June 20

July 18Aug. 15Sept. 19Oct. 17Nov. 21Dec. 19

CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSEDEDMay 27 - Memorial DayJuly 4 - Independence DaySept. 2 - Labor DayNov. 21 - 22 - Thanksgiving HolidayDec. 24 - 25 - Christmas HolidayDec. 31 - New Year’s EveJan. 1, 2014 - New Year’s Day

MORE EVENTS ONLINE ATCHAMPAIGNCOUNTY.ORGInformation on ribbon cuttings, committee meetings, Business Success Seminars and more can be found online.

GET SALES. GET SAVINGS.

GET SEEN.

From small town shops to hospitals, banks and colleges, the Chamber’s “Commerce Connection” gets great exposure in Champaign County. Distributed to over local 1,300 businesses, the “Commerce Connection” is a full-color, full-gloss publication produced bi-monthly.

Advertising in the “Commerce Connection” is a benefit of your Chamber membership. Place your ad today and get seen. Rates start at $90.*

COMMERCE CONNECTION

E-CONNECTIONThe Chamber’s electronic newsletter gets sent out to more than 4,500 businesses and businesspeople in Champaign County each week. Sponsor an e-Connection and get great local exposure. Sponsorships start at $150.*

For only $75 your business can place a banner on every email that gets sent out of the Chamber office... including our e-Connection and all email blasts. That’s an average of over 16,000 emails per week.*

EMAIL FOOTER SPONSORSHIP

In addition to your FREE directory listing (included with your Chamber membership), you have the opportunity to enhance your listing into an eye-catching, search engine optimized advertisement. Enhancements start at $40.*

ONLINE DIRECTORY ENHANCEMENT

The Chamber is in the beginning stages of a website redesign project for 2013. There will be numerous opportunities for buinesses to sponsor pages, host banners and showcase themselves on the Chamber site.*

*For more information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities, contact Nikolle Keeney at NikolleK@champaigncounty.org or 217.359.1791.

WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP

ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

ATHENA Award Luncheon >> Award Sponsor >> Lapel Pin Sponsor

Business Expo >> Booth Rental >> Ultimate Power Lunch Sponsor >> Ultimate Power Lunch Vendor >> Wine Tasting Sponsor >> Media Sponsor

Golf Outing >> Lunch Sponsor >> Dinner Sponsor >> Hole Sponsor >> Goodie Bag Donations

Come Wine With Us >> Food Vendor >> Booth sponsor

Annual Meeting>> Title Sponsorship>> Midlevel Sponsorship >> Table Sponsorship

Chamber Breakfasts >> Spring Sponsorship >> Fall Sponsorship

Business After Hours >> Hosting

First Friday Coffee >> Hosting

No need to pay hundreds of dollars sending employees to training classes or to travel long distance to attend a professional development seminar-- the Chamber offers many training and certification courses in-house (...for much friendlier prices).

Business Success Seminars and professional development courses are advertised in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter as well as in the “Commerce Connection.” Stay tuned to your Chamber mailings for information on upcoming programs.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY WELCOME SERVICEExpose new Champaign County residents to your business. Within a few weeks of a newcomer’s relocation, a Welcome Service gift box will be sent to the household containing information about Champaign County as well as a gift box full of coupons, free gifts and brochures provided by the program’s sponsors. This is an essential time to position a business to a newcomer, as shopping loyalties have not yet been developed. For information on how your business can participate, contact Karly Combest at KarlyC@champaigncounty.org or 217.359.1791.

ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS YOUR BUSINESS

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is an association of more than 1,300 area businesses that have joined together to advance the general welfare and prosperity of Champaign County. The Chamber speaks as a unified voice on issues concerning business and the economy. Active involvement in the Chamber provides many opportunities to articulate issues of importance to your business.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOME OF OUR GREAT SERVICES & OPPORTUNITIES

ENERGY CO-OPThe Chamber has recently

partnered with Fighting Illini Energy to bring members better savings on energy

than ever before. Members utilizing the service save an

average of 15 percent on their energy bills.

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN & NOTARY SERVICE

Offered free to members.

CONFERENCE ROOM RENTAL

The Chamber’s office facility has three conference rooms

available for members to reserve at no cost.

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE

Chamber staff handles an average of 100 calls a

day, providing up-do-date business information and referrals and community

data.

LCD PROJECTOR & LAPTOP USE

Available for members to rent at no cost with a

refundable security deposit.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING

East Central Illinois SCORE, a Chamber-affiliated

organization, provides free one-on-one consultations

for small and growing businesses.

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Take an active role in the Champaign County business

community by joining a Chamber committee. Committees include:

- Agribusiness- Ambassadors

- Marketing- Public Policy

- Event Support (more can be found on the Chamber’s website, champaigncounty.org)