2020 Membership OptionsElevating Your Business Profile

Build. Lead. Thrive.Build. Lead. Thrive.

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce415 Lisbon Street, Suite 100 Lewiston, ME 04240 | 207-783-2249 | LAMetroChamber.com

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce415 Lisbon Street, Suite 100 Lewiston, ME 04240 | 207-783-2249 | LAMetroChamber.com

LA Regional Leader - $3,500 InvestmentYour presence in the region sets a standard for commitment to and involvement in business and community. You are regarded throughout the region for your excellence in your industry and have built your business reputation as an influencer. Your investment drives our work to build a sustainable community where business thrives, quality of life attracts and retains talent, and culture, activities, and natural resources welcome visitors.

Your investment shapes and influences our business advocacy and economic growth strategies quarterly, provides for an annual audience with the LA Metro Chamber Board of Directors, and assures early access to member-only events and professional development opportunities. You receive reserved spots for seminars and learning opportunities for your team, and access to carefully curated occasions to build relationships and reach targeted segments of our region and membership.

LA Regional Champion - $2,000 InvestmentYour sustained growth and presence establishes your business as a champion for the LA region. You are well regarded in your industry for a history of quality and aspire for continued growth and excellence. As a Regional Champion, you establish your business as a community influencer by joining a team that helps shape our business climate. You invest at this level because you recognize your business has a viable role in advancing the community.

Your investment informs our business advocacy and economic growth priorities, co-hosts an annual summit with Regional Leaders, and assures you early access to member-only events, ongoing professional development for you and your team, and access to carefully curated opportunities to build relationships and reach targeted segments of our region and membership.

LA Regional Partner - $1,500 InvestmentYour ambitious goals for growth and increased investment in business and community are why others think of you first when they look to partner. You are known and well regarded throughout your industry and the region. Your investment promotes your business while gaining greater visibility and informing decision-makers. You invest at this level because you want to advance your business and the region, understanding how the two are interdependent.

Your investment assures access to Regional Leaders and Champions and secures attendance at the annual summit with both. You are provided access to member-only events, ongoing professional development opportunities that meet the breadth of your team’s needs, and access to carefully curated opportunities to build relationships and reach our membership and region.

Community Builder - $1,000 InvestmentYour desire to build your business and community as you grow differentiates you from your peers. Your investment at this level reflects that you are a driving force and committed to your industry and this region.

Your investment provides you access to member-only events, ongoing professional development for you and your team, and carefully curated opportunities to build relationships across the region and among our members.

Small Business $500 | Micro Business $250 InvestmentYou balance holding down the shop with attendance at networking and relationship-building events. Intentionally small and strategic, your business provides a personal relationship with clients and a high-quality product or service. Your commitment to your industry, your community, and your clients is well respected. Your investment reflects a desire for education and support for your business development needs as well as your goals for marketing and personal relationship-building to strengthen your bottom line.

Your investment provides access to member-only events and specific skill-building opportunities as well as targeted occasions to reach new clients and strengthen existing client relationships.

Entrepreneurs and Start Ups - $200 InvestmentYou might just be starting out, but your goal is to grow. You know with early supports for starting and scaling your business you can someday deepen your investment in community. Your investment reflects a desire to be mentored, learn new skills, and set a path towards sustainability and success.

Your investment provides access to member-only events and skill-building opportunities. You are invited to attend Start-Up Saturdays—exclusive, monthly occasions to connect with other members like you and gain access to mentors and leaders who listen and advise. You are given targeted opportunities to reach new clients and strengthen existing client relationships.

Independent Professional - $100 InvestmentYou are currently looking to make connections. You might be a retiree looking to mentor, new to the area or to your career and looking to establish yourself, or a veteran returning home to transition to a new role. Your investment provides access to member-only events for 6 months and member pricing for a limited number of learning opportunities.

Volunteer-led Service - $100 InvestmentYou are an organization with a mission—one fully supported by your all-volunteer team. You care about community and are looking to connect with others who share your vision and passion. Your investment provides access to member-only events and skill-building opportunities. You are offered targeted occasions to make new relationships.

Investment ProfilesElevating Your Regional Profile

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Annual Audience with LA Metro Board Exclusive 1

Quarterly Regional Leader Roundtable Exclusive 4 times 1 time

Regional Social Event Exclusive - $50 10 tickets 8 tickets 6 tickets 2 tickets

Annual Regional Strategy Summit Host $2,000 Exclusive

Annual Regional Strategy Summit Co-Host $1,500 Exclusive

Annual Regional Strategy Summit Reserved Seat $100 4 seats 3 seats 2 seats

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Use of LA Metro Chamber Logo Exclusive Yes Yes Yes

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Professional Development Seminar $0 - $50 3 per month 2 per month 1 per month 1 per month 6 per year 3 per year 3 per year

Start-Up Saturdays $75 Exclusive

Chamber Seminar Space $75 per hour 8 hours 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours 66% discount 66% discount 2 hours

Co-Working Space (2 hour min)$10 per hour

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Logo Placement on Banner at Events$500 per event

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Location Listings in online directory $20 6 locations 4 locations 3 locations 2 locations 1 location 1 location 1 location 1 location

Featured Story in Weekly Roundup and on social platforms $250 1 feature 1 feature 50% discount 50% discount

Featured Logo Placement on LAMetroChamber.com $100 per month 12 months 1 month 1 month 1 month 1 month

Logo Placement on LAMetroChamber.com $50 per month 12 months 6 months 3 months 1 month 1 month 1 month

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Access to Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute (ALDI) Advocacy and efforts to recruit, retain, and grow employers

Monthly Benefits' Technical Assistance Class Initiatives to attract, retain, and develop the workforce

Ribbon Cutting Services Member pricing for all Chamber events

Local and State advocacy for pro-business climate and infrastructure Access to notary services

Regional planning for economic and community growth Certificate(s) of Origin

Regional support for promotion through DiscoverLAMaine.com Concierge services for benefits

Concierege and matchmaking services among membership

Investment BenefitsElevating Your Business Profile

Build. Lead. Thrive.

Build. Lead. Thrive.Build. Lead. Thrive.

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce415 Lisbon Street, Suite 100 Lewiston, ME 04240 | 207-783-2249 | LAMetroChamber.com

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce415 Lisbon Street, Suite 100 Lewiston, ME 04240 | 207-783-2249 | LAMetroChamber.com

The LA Metro Chamber’s programming provides marketing opportunities for you to reach all or segments of our membership and communities. This guide highlights the sponsorship opportunities available. It is important to note that some opportunities differ slightly to allow for customization.

Our team is ready to help you find the perfect marketing opportunity for your business. We invite you to reach out to us to reserve these opportunities at any time.

Who You’ll ReachMarket to the Established ProfessionalOur established professionals participate in our signature events and represent a large portion of our area’s business community. These events are incredible networking and profile elevation opportunities for business to business marketing and brand relationship building.

Opportunities ranging from $500 - $10,000Events such as: Annual Awards Dinner, Chamber Breakfast, Business After Hours, and Seminar Series.

Market to the Rising LeadersOur rising leaders often come to us through our social and young professional driven events. These events offer opportunities for your brand and business to connect with professionals who are rising in their careers and are in the 25-40 year old demographic. Marketing opportunities can be matched with mentoring and knowledge sharing opportunities for those who desire it.

Opportunities ranging from $250 - $5,000Events such as: 40 Under 40, Newcomer’s Night, Start Up Saturday, Top Gun, Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute

Market to the CommunityOur community events are social in nature and designed to contribute to quality of life, and assist in attaching and retaining talent in the region. Marketing reaches beyond our membership and to the community. For members looking to engage with the community as a whole, our community-centered events provide you with a unique and exciting opportunity to do just that!

Opportunities ranging from $500 - $8,000Events such as: Golf Scramble, Taste the Harvest, Downtown Trick or Treat, Stuff the Bus

How You’ll Reach ThemEach of our sponsorship levels are designed to give you targeted opportunities at reaching your targeted audience. These marketing tools give you prominent placement in front of key demographics.

Each of our events have custom sponsorship opportunities, allowing for creativity and sponsorship that is aligned with the event’s theme.

Your Marketing ToolsEvent Presenter: logo placement and recognition on marketing materials, radio recognition, and exclusive seating or access.

Event Co-Presenter: logo placement and recognition on marketing materials, and exclusive seating or access.

Event Welcome: logo placement and recognition on marketing materials, premier entrance table and exclusive seating or access.

Event Table/Bar: logo placement on tables or bar, logo on marketing materials, and exclusive seating or access.

Full Series Sponsor: logo placement and recognition on marketing materials and on radio ads related to the full series.

Session Sponsor: logo placement and recognition on marketing materials and presenter opportunities for session-specific content.

Your Next StepsOur team is excited to help you select the perfect sponsorship level for you. Together, we can identify the perfect customized opportunity, putting you in front of the right audience. Reach out to our team today:

Katie Palmer, Member Relations Managerkatie@lametrochamber.com207-783-2249

Marketing OptionsWhere People Connect

Marketing OptionsWhere People Connect

LA Regional LeaderInvestment: $3,500 | Value: $9,570

LA Regional ChampionInvestment: $2,000 | Value: $6,850

LA Regional PartnersInvestment: $1,500 | Value: $3,360

Community Builders Investment: $1,000 | Value: $2,060

Small BusinessesInvestment: $500 | Value: $1,150

Micro BusinessesInvestment: $250 | Value: $1,065

Entrepreneurs & Start-UpsInvestment: $200 | Value: $1,335

Independent ProfessionalsInvestment: $100 | Value: $1,060

Volunteer-led ServiceInvestment: $100 | Value: $285

Which is your perfect investment level?

1 Select your perfect investmentNow that you’ve had the opportunity to review all of your investment options - check the box above of the investment that best matches your needs.

3 Discover the LA Metro ChamberAs a member you have access to all of the incredible benefits you selected. Our membership team will work with you to identify all of the opportunities you wish to be apart of.

2 Let us know what’s perfect for youLet’s get you in the perfect option! Please email, call, or scan and email this page to us. Your membership contact is:

Katie Palmer, Member Relations Managerkatie@lametrochamber.com

Your membership next steps

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