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BUSINESS SUCCESSKIT

SIGNATURE SPONSORS have the unique opportunity to generate increased awareness among audiences representing all industries and professions at the Chamber’s high-profile events, from our celebrated Annual Dinner Gala to our highly-anticipated Business Expo, compelling networking events and more. Other opportunities for packaged mission investments include: Women in Business and Community Prosperity Hub Signature Investors.

2018 Signature Sponsors will have the right of first renewal for 2019.Exclusively available for investors of the Lancaster Chamber

SIGNATURE SPONSOR (Annual Dinner – Spring 2018, Picnic – Fall 2018 and Business Expo – October 2018)

While there are opportunities to customize your own level of commitment, we recommend the following:

Level One: Investment: $7,500Investor recognition in Signature Event promotion:- Color logo with link on online event calendar page for Picnic, Business Expo and Annual Dinner

Investor recognition at Signature Events:- Ten tickets (one table) to the Annual Dinner - One “inside-the-row” exhibit space at the Business Expo (electric included)- Two additional tickets to the Business Expo Launch Party (6 total) - Two tickets to the Picnic- Company logo in Expo program- Company name in Annual Dinner program - Company name displayed on screen during dinner at Annual Dinner - Pre-printed Investor name badges for you and your guests at Annual Dinner, Picnic & Business Expo (contingent upon receiving information by deadline)

Advertising Opportunities:- Color banner ad with link on the Chamber’s Job Board (2 consecutive months)- Color display ad with link on the Chamber’s website (6 consecutive months)- Middle banner display ad on the Chamber’s Weekly Digest (4 editions) All advertisements are scheduled by Chamber staff and acquired one month after investment is secured.

Level Two: Investment: $5,500Investor recognition in Signature Event promotion:- Color logo with link on online event calendar page for Diversity Festival, Business Expo and Annual Dinner

Investor recognition at Signature Events:- Ten tickets (one table) to the Annual Dinner - One “inside-the-row” exhibit space at the Business Expo (electric included)- Two additional tickets to the Business Expo Launch Party (6 total) - Two tickets to the Picnic- Company logo in Expo program- Company name in Annual Dinner program - Company name displayed on screen during dinner at Annual Dinner - Pre-printed Investor name badges for you and your guests at Annual Dinner, Picnic & Business Expo (contingent upon receiving information by deadline)

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SIGNATURE EVENTSSIGNATURE SPONSORS

As a PARTNER in the Chamber’s advocacy and community impact work, your investment will help support our efforts to advocate for business friendly policy at the local, state and federal levels. As a partner and sponsor in our advocacy initiatives, you are supporting our efforts all year long to engage our investors and community leaders in moving Lancaster forward. Your investment in these packaged opportunities supports the important work we do at our forums, issue briefings, trips to DC and Harrisburg and more – all while providing ongoing opportunities for engagement and visibility for your company.

2018 Partners will have the right of first renewal for 2019.Exclusively available for investors of the Lancaster Chamber

Title Partner: $10,000

- Recognition at the following events and programs: State of the County, five Wake Up forums, Annual Legislative Issues Forum, Issue and Policy events (2-3), Prosperity Indicator Issue Conversations (2-3), Legislative Trips- Logo with link on all advocacy and impact event web pages- Logo on any invitations (electronic and print) for events and programs- Podium recognition at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Remarks from the podium at State of the County- Opportunity to introduce select presenters for advocacy and impact events and programs.- Ability to have educational or promotional materials at a material table at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Two complimentary tickets to all advocacy and impact events and programs- 15 event tickets with sponsor name badges to State of the County events- Option to display banner, if space allows- Logo on all advocacy and impact event and program agendas- Mailing labels of attendees of each session will be provided twice a year- Co-branded thank you email to attendees of State of the County

Leadership Partner/s: $5,000 (split option)

- Recognition at the following events and programs: State of the County, five Wake Up forums, Annual Legislative Issues Forum, Issue and Policy events (2-3), Prosperity Indicator Issue Conversations (2-3), Legislative Trips- Logo with link on all advocacy and impact event web pages- Logo on any invitations (electronic and print) for events and programs- Podium recognition at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Remarks from the podium at Wake Up to the Issues (rotating)- Ability to have educational or promotional materials at a material table at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Two complimentary tickets to all advocacy and impact events and programs.- Option to display banner, if space allows- Logo on all advocacy and impact event and program agendas- Mailing labels of attendees of each session will be provided twice a year

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ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY IMPACTPARTNER

As a PARTNER in the Chamber’s advocacy and community impact work, your investment will help support our efforts to advocate for business friendly policy at the local, state and federal levels. As a partner and sponsor in our advocacy initiatives, you are supporting our efforts all year long to engage our investors and community leaders in moving Lancaster forward. Your investment in these packaged opportunities supports the important work we do at our forums, issue briefings, trips to DC and Harrisburg and more – all while providing ongoing opportunities for engagement and visibility for your company.

2018 Partners will have the right of first renewal for 2019.Exclusively available for investors of the Lancaster Chamber

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ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY IMPACTPARTNER

Advocacy Partner: $3,000

- Recognition at the following events and programs: State of the County, five Wake Up forums, Annual Legislative Issues Forum, Issue and Policy events (2-3), Prosperity Indicator Issue Conversations (2-3), Legislative Trips- Logo with link on all advocacy and impact event web pages - Logo on any invitations (electronic and print) for events and programs- Podium recognition at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Remarks from the podium at Annual Legislative Issues Forum- Ability to have educational or promotional materials at a material table at all advocacy and impact events and programs- Two complimentary tickets to all advocacy and impact events and programs.- Option to display banner, if space allows- Logo on all advocacy and impact event and program agendas - Mailing labels of attendees of each session will be provided twice a year

Advocacy Supporter: $1,500

- Recognition at the following events and programs: five Wake Up forums, Annual Legislative Issues Forum, Issue and Policy events (two-three events), Legislative Trips- Logo with link on all advocacy event web pages- Logo on any invitations (electronic and print) for events and programs- Podium recognition at all advocacy events and programs- Ability to have educational or promotional materials at a material table at all advocacy events and programs- Two complimentary tickets to advocacy events and programs.- Logo on all advocacy program agendas- Mailing labels of attendees of each session will be provided twice a year

Lancaster County is a leader in nurturing and growing women business leaders. This investment directly influences this growing population, and exposes your company to a wide range of industries and demographics. The WOMEN IN BUSINESS SIGNATURE SPONSOR will have exclusive industry exposure among audiences of our premier women in business events; the series of Women in Business quarterly programs, Professional Women’s Forum and Mentoring program.

2018 event sponsor will have the right of first renewal for 2019.Exclusively available for investors of the Lancaster Chamber

WOMEN IN BUSINESS SPONSOR (Professional Women’s Forum – September 2018 Mentoring Program – yearly Women in Business Program – quarterly)

Investment: $8,000This investment helps to support, grow and advance local businesswomen from all industries and professions. Investors have exclusive exposure at our premier women in business events; the Women in Business Program series, Professional Women’s Forum and Mentoring program.

Investor recognition in Women in Business Event promotion:- Recognized at Women in Business quarterly programs, Mentoring program and Professional Women’s Forum as Women in Business initiative sponsor

- Color logo with link on online event calendar page for the Women in Business quarterly programs and the Professional Women’s Forum

- Company Logo included on event promotional pieces

- Two tickets to the Women in Business programs

- 12 tickets to the Professional Women’s Forum

- Two registrations as mentors

- Company banner (pull up only) prominently displayed at the following events: Professional Women’s Forum, Women in Business Program and Mentoring programs

- Opportunity to set-up a company display at the Mentoring programs

- Opportunity to provide a marketing piece or gift to be included in the attendee gift bag for the Professional Women’s Forum

- Opportunity to welcome the audience at the September and April Mentoring programs

- Full-page ad in the event program for the Professional Women’s Forum

- Mailing list provided of the attendees of all events

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WOMEN IN BUSINESSSIGNATURE SPONSORS

The COMMUNITY PROSPERITY HUB is focused on creating the environment for businesses and individuals to work collaboratively to solve problems and address opportunities that build a more thriving and prosperous community for all. Sponsorship opportunities combine traditional advertising and public relations benefits in a unique package exclusively to Chamber investors. Sponsorships for our diverse slate of advocacy programs, events and action alerts, as well as Prosperity Indicator programming have intrinsic value for investor businesses that demonstrate their support of the Chamber and its commitment to the business community. Please find descriptions and investment ranges for each event/program and action alerts, below:

2018 event sponsors will have the right of first renewal for 2019. Exclusively available for investors of the Lancaster Chamber

ANNUAL DINNER – LATE SPRINGInvestment: $3,500 – $13,820Audience: C-LevelThe Chamber’s largest fundraiser that brings together 2,400+ business & community leaders for networking, celebrating and inspiration by a nationally-recognized keynote speaker.

CONSORTIAInvestment Range: $1,000 – $5,000Consortia allow individuals to address concerns andchallenges facing their regions such as: quality of life,health and wellness, transportation, land use, education and workforce issues. There are six Consortium regions: Cocalico/Ephrata, Columbia/Donegal/Elizabethtown/Hempfield, CV/Elanco/Pequea Valley, Lancaster City/Lancaster Township, Lititz/Manheim/Manheim Township and Solanco/Penn Manor/Lampeter Strasburg.

PROSPERITY INDICATOR ISSUE CONVERSATIONS Investment: $500 Audience: C-LevelUsing the Prosperity Indicators Report as a guide, (a report that measures and monitors the level of prosperity we are experiencing in Lancaster County and what areas we need to improve) the Conversations provide more in-depth information about issues impacting the business sector and broader community, and opportunities for business and community leaders to discuss potential solutions and opportunities on how to address these challenges. Topics range from the heroin epidemic, to immigration, to affordable housing and more.

PICNIC – LATE JULYInvestment: TBD Audience: Mix of industries and professionsSummer event averaging hundreds of attendees that is ideal for networking and relationship building.

ISSUES BRIEFINGSInvestment Range: $250 – $1,000 Audience: Mix of industries and professionsKeeping business professionals engaged and up-to-date on timely and relevant issues that could impact their workplaces and/or community.

ACTION ALERTS/VOTERVOICE Investment: $250 Audience: Mix of industries and professions Connects individuals to an issue, matches them to their correct elected officials and then guides them through a message sending process. This online feature allows for promotional opportunities in our quarterly investor reports and Action Alerts which are sent to thousands of business and community decision-makers.

STATE OF THE COUNTY –JANUARYAudience: C-LevelUsing the Prosperity Indicators as a guide, issues of importance to Lancaster County’s prosperity are explored.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESCOMMUNITY PROSPERITY HUB

The BUSINESS SUCCESS HUB connects individuals and organizations to the solutions they need to excel. Sponsorships under this Hub are open to everyone and have intrinsic value for businesses wanting to increase awareness about their products, services and brand. Event and program sponsorships combine traditional advertising and public relations benefits in a unique package available to the entire business community. Find descriptions and investment ranges for each event, in calendar order, below:

2018 event sponsors will have the right of first renewal for 2019.

LEADERCAST – MAY Investment starting at $1,000 – $4,000 Audience: Leadership Teams and IndividualsOne of the world’s largest simulcast leadership events, held locally, that focuses on the topic of visionary leadership. The program features keynote speeches and stories from nationally-recognized business leaders, authors and inspiring personalities.

THINK BIG! SMALL BUSINESS CELEBRATION – AUGUSTInvestment Range: $250 – $3,000 Audience: Small Business Owners/Executives and EntrepreneursCelebrates our small business community and the impact on our local economy. Includes relevant and innovative information for any small business leader. The Entrepreneur of the Year award is honored at this event, for “innovative and outward thinking.”

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FORUM – SEPTEMBERInvestment Range: $1,000 – $5,000 Audience: Women; C-Level; Mid-Senior ManagementProvides practical and innovative business strategies to help businesswomen continue to grow as leaders within their workplaces and the community. The event features a keynote address by a nationally-recognized speaker followed by breakout sessions and networking.

BUSINESS EXPO – LATE OCTOBER Investment starting at $500 – $5,000 Audience: Mix of industries and professions (B2B)A one-day exhibition of nearly 200 area companies showcasing their latest products and services to hundreds of business professionals. Exhibitors get a pulse on their potential customers’ needs, and savvy professionals can conveniently and efficiently educate themselves about products available in the marketplace. Exhibitors/visitors have the opportunity to attend training sessions on trending topics and the Expo Launch party – an exclusive networking session – all a part of this event!

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESBUSINESS SUCCESS HUB

The Chamber offers a wealth of professional development and series programs for business professionals to share knowledge and possible solutions to business challenges. The year-long networking and learning opportunities ensure that your company effectively and efficiently develops business opportunities among Lancaster’s diverse population of businesses. Sponsorship of these professional development, networking and series programs ensures your company’s alignment with a particular topic or industry and is branded alongside our commitment to building a thriving business community. From traditional advertising to public relations, each series or program has a unique set of sponsorship opportunities. Use the following descriptions as your navigation tool to your company’s sponsorship success.

2018 event sponsors will have the right of first renewal for 2019.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPROGRAMS

EXCELLENCE EXCHANGE/LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMInvestment Range: $1,000 – $5,000 Audience: Mid- to Senior-Level ManagementSharing of best business practices from local and regional noteworthy business leaders. Small group discussions follow the remarks, enabling attendees to discuss how to implement the lessons learned within their workplaces.

GET CONNECTED! Investment starting at $2,000 (2 available) Audience: Owners, Sales and Marketing ProfessionalsFacilitated networking series enabling attendees to build business connections while exchanging leads, business tips and creating a network of advocates for their businesses.

INDUSTRY TOURSInvestment: $1,000 – $2,500Audience: Plant Managers, Operation Managers and EducatorsAn inside look at the local manufacturing, warehousing and distribution industries, while simultaneously learning from fellow attendees about ways to improve operations. Please note that one of the tours will feature opportunities for educators to see firsthand and gain a better understanding of the technological changes in these industries.

MIXERS (JANUARY TO DECEMBER) Investment starting at $475 Audience: Mix of industries and professionsMixers, unique to their hosts, are never the same event twice. On average, 200+ business professionals attend a mixer and look forward to the casual, relaxed and fun networking opportunities they provide.

MENTORING PROGRAM – WOMEN IN BUSINESSInvestment Range: $500 – $3,000 Various programs, September – AprilAudience: BusinesswomenThis very interactive program helps shape and grow the future leaders of our local workforce by providing guidance, sharing wisdom and offering encouragement to young women during their junior year of high school. Students are connected with very accomplished professional women in the Lancaster County area to receive valuable information about career options including STEM and non-traditional careers for women; educational paths that will be required; the importance of social responsibility and one-on-one experiences through job shadowing.

YOUNG MEN DISCOVERING PATHS MENTORING PROGRAMInvestment: $500 – $3,000Various programs, September – AprilAudience: BusinessmenStudents, representing area school districts, are paired with male business professionals to learn how to navigate the business community through job shadowing, volunteering and programming.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKInvestment Range: $1,000 – $3,000 Audience: Entry- to Mid-Level ManagementThis very interactive program helps shape and grow the future leaders of our local workforce by providing guidance, sharing wisdom and offering encouragement to young men during their junior year of high school. Students are connected with very accomplished professional men in the Lancaster County area to receive valuable information about career options; educational paths that will be required; the importance of social responsibility and one-on-one experiences through job shadowing.

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