Sponsorship Info

Events

• A Toast to Our Communities: Awards Ceremony

  Help us honor distinguished members of the local business community! The annual Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony, A Toast to Our Communities, honors businesses and individuals that contribute to our area. Sponsoring an award is a unique way to show your support for our community! Typical attendance is 150-200.

  • Premier Sponsor - $4,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing in A Toast to Our Communities article in Area Chamber newsletter Envision distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); top billing in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); top billing in event press release and online news release; recognition during program; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 8 complimentary tickets.

  • Volunteer of the Year - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; Recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (Readers: 1,900); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Small Business of the Year - $1,500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Economic Development - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • ACT, Inc.

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Honored Farm Family - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Asoyia, LLC

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Ambassador of the Year - $1,500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: The Ambassador of the Year Award is selected by the Ambassador membership, recognizing a member of the committee that has demonstrated incredible leadership and commitment to the mission of the Ambassadors. Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Diamond Club Award - $1,500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Diamond Club inductees are members of the Ambassador committee that have not only attended a significant amount of Ambassador events, but have also taken a leadership role during those events. This prestigious award honors the best Ambassadors each year. Option to present your sponsored award; Recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (Readers: 1,900); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Award (new in 2008) - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 1,900); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

• Agribusiness/Bioscience Committee

  The Agribusiness/Bioscience Committee promotes value added agriculture and bioscience development in Johnson County by serving as a communication and education network to the agricultural community and the general chamber membership. The committee meets monthly, in addition to hosting the Ag/Bioscience Breakfast series and Ag/Bioscience Tour, described below. Members of the Ag/Bioscience Committee plan the Community Leadership Program Ag/Bioscience Session and select the Farm Youth Scholarships and Honored Farm Family Award. The Ag Breakfast series features speakers on current topics in the field of agriculture or bioscience. Breakfasts are held once a month from January to March. Attendance ranges from 30-40. In August, the committee hosts an annual tour of sites related to Agriculture and Bioscience in Johnson County and the surrounding area. Past sites have included the Washington County bio-diesel plant, Integrated DNA Technologies and Practical Environmental Solutions. Approximate attendance is 30.

  • Premier Sponsor - $700 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
    • First Trust & Savings Bank

    Benefits: Top billing on publicity and materials for all three ag breakfasts and Ag/Bioscience Tour; recognition in e-mail announcements; recognition on Web calendar; event signage at all four events; recognition during speaker introductions; recognition in Ag/Bioscience committee article in chamber newsletter "Envision," distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on meeting agendas.

  • Friends of Agriculture - $100 - 0 of 7 available

    Sold to:

    • Bergan, Paulsen & Company P.C.
    • Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District
    • MidWestOne Bank
    • Van Meter
    • F&M Bank
    • Premier Automotive
    • Hills Bank and Trust Company

    Benefits: Signage at Ag/Bioscience breakfasts; recognition on Web calendar; recognition on Agribusiness/Bioscience section of the committee web page.

• Ambassador Sponsor

  The Ambassador Committee is comprised of up to 55 members, each from a different member business or organization in the Iowa City Area. The Ambassadors are responsible for helping Iowa City Area Chamber members celebrate milestones with ribbon cutting and ground breaking ceremonies; honoring long-standing member businesses or members who are are taking an innovative approach to business; and maintaining an active, vibrant committee. The Ambassadors are the Area Chamber's biggest supporters in the community and provide a valuable service to all members.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,250 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance

    Benefits: Logo on Ambassador agendas and training packets; option to be an honorary Ambassador; option to speak at holiday party; recognition in Ambassador articles in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition in Ambassador section at www.iowacityarea.com; sign at Ambassador meetings.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home

    Benefits: Logo on 1st quarter Ambassador agendas; recognition in 1st quarter Ambassador article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition in Ambassador section at www.iowacityarea.com during 1st quarter; sign at 1st quarter Ambassador meetings.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $400 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Logo on 2nd quarter Ambassador agendas; recognition in 2nd quarter Ambassador article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition in Ambassador section at www.iowacityarea.com during 2nd quarter; sign at 2nd quarter Ambassador meetings.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • CarePro Home Medical

    Benefits: Logo on 3rd quarter Ambassador agendas; recognition in 3rd quarter Ambassador article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition in Ambassador section at www.iowacityarea.com during 3rd quarter; sign at 3rd quarter Ambassador meetings.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $400 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Logo on 4th quarter Ambassador agendas; recognition in 4th quarter Ambassador article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition in Ambassador section at www.iowacityarea.com during 4th quarter; sign at 4th quarter Ambassador meetings.

• Annual Banquet

  The Annual Banquet is our biggest event of the year! All Chamber members are invited to attend, giving your company the opportunity to reach business and community leaders in more than 1,000 organizations. Sponsoring the Chamber annual banquet highlights your business as one of our community's top supporters, and gives you exposure to some of the area's top business professionals! The 2009 Annual Banquet is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 29. Expected attendance is 350 to 400.

  • Premier Sponsor - $5,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Riverside Casino: Golf Resort

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity; top billing in Chamber "Envision" newsletter, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); top billing on web-site calendar; logo on invitation, sent to more than 2,600 Chamber members; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 1,900); event signage; priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Reception Sponsor - $3,500 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Alpla, Inc.
    • Neumann Monson PC Architects

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; recognition in Chamber "Envision" newsletter, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web site calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 1,900); event signage at reception; priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Gold Sponsor - $1,750 - 1 of 3 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa
    • The Gazette

    Benefits: Event signage; recognition on printed program; recognition on Web site calendar; priority seating for 8.

  • Table Sponsor - $750 - 9 of 35 available

    Sold to:

    • JM Swank
    • Toyota Scion of Iowa City / Abra Autobody & Glass
    • Stanley, Lande & Hunter
    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
    • Meardon, Sueppel & Downer
    • King's Material, Inc. / Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • MidAmerican Energy Company
    • HJR Financial Group
    • Rohrbach Associates PC Architects
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    • First American Bank
    • Moen Group
    • ACT, Inc.
    • Bergan, Paulsen & Company P.C.
    • Bradley & Riley PC
    • hotelVetro & Conference Center
    • Iowa Hospice
    • Corridor State Bank
    • Bank of the West
    • Van Meter
    • Build to Suit, Inc.
    • Oaknoll Retirement Residence
    • Hy-Vee
    • Confluence
    • City of Iowa City
    • Kirkwood Community College

    Benefits: Recognition on printed program; priority seating for 8 in prime location (table sponsor seating will be placed on a first come, first served basis).

• Area Chamber Past President and Chair Luncheons

  Get in touch with high profile leaders in our community! All past presidents of the Area Chamber and past chairs of the board are invited to attend these luncheons twice a year. Attendees hear updates from the Chamber and discuss a community topic of choice. 25-35 past chairs and presidents attend each event.

  • Spring Sponsor - $500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing on spring lunch invitation, sent to all past chairs and presidents (approximately 50 individuals); signage at spring lunch; recognition in opening comments; option to attend spring lunch.

  • Fall Sponsor - $500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing on fall lunch invitation, sent to all past chairs and presidents (approximately 50 individuals); signage at fall lunch; recognition in opening comments; option to attend fall lunch.

• BASE

  There are thousands of cool things to do, ideas to think about, and people to meet... but who's gonna connect the dots? Who can make it happen? BASE is that connection. It's about fun – mixed with purpose and passion. It's a community of interesting and diverse people who want to get "it" done - whatever "it" is. BASE is the Area Chamber's group for young people. The group meets monthly and organizes 10 to 15 special events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Find out more about BASE at www.getonbase.org.

  • Official BASE supporter - $500 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    • Southgate Companies

    Benefits: Show your enthusiasm for this diverse and engaged group! Listed as official BASE supporter on Web site: www.getonbase.org; official BASE window cling that shows off your support (window clings will be exclusive to official BASE sponsors).

• Buy Here Business Fair

  The Buy Here Business Fair is the premier event of the Chamber's Buy Here initiative. Local business professionals and members of the public are invited to this festive event to learn how to "Buy Here" in Johnson County. All Chamber members are encouraged to exhibit on behalf of their organization. The Buy Here Business Fair will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center.

  • Premier Sponsor - $2,500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity; recognition in Business Fair article in Chamber newsletter "Envision," distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on event materials; premier event signage; recognition in event e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 1,900); top billing on Web calendar; top billing on exhibitor listing on Web site; complimentary premier booth space.

  • Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Geico
    • McComas-Lacina Construction
    • KCJJ Radio
    • Neumann Monson PC Architects

    Benefits: Recognition on event materials; event signage; recognition in select pre-event publicity; recognition on the Web calendar; complimentary premier booth space.

  • Booth Sponsor - $250 - 13 of 40 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City Telecommunications
    • St Ambrose University
    • Hills Bank and Trust Company
    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth
    • Merit Construction Company
    • Quad City International Airport
    • Old Capitol Screen Printers
    • Cook Appraisal
    • Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One
    • HJR Financial Group
    • PIP Printing
    • Imprinted Sportswear
    • Copyworks
    • Computer Solutions, Ltd.
    • Lenoch & Cilek Ace Commercial Supply
    • IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    • BioLife Plasma Services
    • Keystone IT, Inc.
    • Discerning Eye
    • Kabel Business Services
    • Women's Edition
    • Bank of the West
    • Veridian Credit Union
    • Heather Woody Unlimited, Inc.
    • Zephyr Copies & Design
    • Freedom Security Bank
    • Cedar Ridge Vineyards

    Benefits: Booth space at Buy Here Business Fair; listing on the Web site. Exhibitor Benefits: Six-foot skirted table, two chairs, Company identification during event, Electronic list of attendees, Exclusive pre-show networking opportunity, and Opportunity to offer prize in Buy Here drawing. Electricity available upon request.

• Chamber Update

  The Chamber Update is our member-exclusive way to stay up-to-date on what's coming up at the Chamber. This informative e-mail is distributed b-weekly to 1,900 members. Six or seven Chamber Updates are sent per quarter.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $1,200 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Quad City International Airport

    Benefits: Banner ad placed at the bottom of all 1st quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $1,200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad placed at the bottom of all 2nd quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $1,200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad placed at the bottom of all 3rd quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $1,200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad placed at the bottom of all 4th quarter Chamber Updates.

• Community Leadership Program (CLP) 2009-2010

  The Community Leadership Program (CLP) is an innovative community-building initiative of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to motivate emerging leaders and develop their potential for leadership by acquainting them with the issues, dynamics, opportunities, realities and challenges within our community. Program sessions run once a month from September to June. Twenty-four local business leaders participate each year. 2009 marks our 20th year for the program.

  • Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Name association in official announcements and materials regarding CLP for one year; Top billing on promotional materials; recognition in all CLP articles in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at all program events; recognition on participant materials; recognition from podium at welcome reception and graduation banquet. In an effort to make this unique opportunity available to more of our members, an individual business or organization may not purchase the CLP presenting sponsorship more than once every seven years.

  • Team Building Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Welcome Reception Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Meardon, Sueppel & Downer

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials. Alumni of the Community Leadership Program and guests of the incoming class are invited to attend the banquet.

  • Retreat Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercer Administration

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at 2 day retreat; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Local Government Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • City of Iowa City / City of Coralville / City of North Liberty

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Education Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Pearson

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Health Care Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Arts and Culture Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Human Services Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Agriculture Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Linder Tire Service Inc.

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Community Economics Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Wrap Up Session Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa School of Management

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Graduation Banquet Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa Tippie College of Business/University of Iowa College of Engineering
    • RSM McGladrey, Inc.

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; recognition in CLP article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); signage at banquet; recognition on banquet program. Alumni of the Community Leadership Program and guests of the graduating class are invited to attend the banquet.

• Community Leadership Program 20th Anniversary Speaker Series

  (This event was formerly called "Lead off Your Day with Leadership) This series features words of wisdom from some of the area's most accomplished leaders. Past speakers include: Donna Katen-Bahensky, Gary Barta, Chuck Peters, Gary Fetke, Sally Mason and Charlie Funk. The event is held at 7:30 a.m., typically at the speaker's organization. The Speakers Series is a unique opportunity to partner with the region's most prominent leaders and to provide a valuable learning experience for area business professionals. This event is typically held three times per year.

  • Series Sponsors - $1,500 - 3 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, PLC
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; recognition in Chamber Update (readers: 1,900); event signage; recognition from podium at all events; recognition on Chamber Web site; recognition in Community Leadership Program 20th Anniversary Speaker Series article in Chamber newsletter Envision distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

• Community Leadership Program Alumni Association

  The Community Leadership Program Alumni Association encourages continued community involvement and helps maintain relationships among alumni of the Community Leadership Program. This group includes more than 400 of our area's most prominent business/non-profit leaders and elected officials. The Alumni committee hosts events in the Spring and Fall of each year. The focus of Alumni events alternates between networking, leadership education, and charity. The committee welcomes unique event suggestions from members of the association and its sponsors.

  • Premier Sponsor - Spring Event - $1,250 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on event invitation, sent to all CLP Alumni; recognition in all pre-event publicity; recognition in CLP Alumni article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); top billing in event entry on the Web calendar; premier event signage; recognition during event programming (if applicable); 6 complimentary registrations (if applicable)

  • Gold Sponsor - Spring Event - $500 - 2 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Merit Construction Company
    • Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
    • Freedom Security Bank

    Benefits: Recognition on Chamber web calendar; event signage; 2 complimentary registrations (if applicable).

  • Premier Sponsor - Fall Event - $1,250 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on event invitation, sent to all CLP Alumni; recognition in all pre-event publicity; recognition in CLP Alumni article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); top billing in event entry on the Web calendar; premier event signage; recognition during event programming (if applicable); 6 complimentary registrations (if applicable).

  • Gold Sponsor - Fall Event - $500 - 4 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • US Bank

    Benefits: Recognition on Chamber Web calendar; event signage; 2 complimentary registrations (if applicable).

• Community Youth Leadership Program (CYLP) 2009-2010

  The Community Youth Leadership Program (CYLP) provides local high school students with essential leadership skills and become engagement in our community. Support young leaders in Johnson County! Here are a few comments about the program from past CYLP participants: “I have learned a lot about the Iowa City Area, have gained confidence to accept major leadership roles and have obtained many friendships with my peers in CYLP.” Emily Funk, 2004-05 "(I gained) the motivation to be involved in my community. Being involved is such an essential part of connecting with where you live.” Abbie Gruwell, 2004-05. We invite you to be a part of this important youth initiative.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa

    Benefits: Top billing on promotional materials; signage at all program events; recognition on participant materials; recognition from podium at orientation and graduation; top billing on program at graduation; recognition in CYLP article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 3 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City
    • Alpla
    • Pearson

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at program events; recognition from podium at orientation and graduation; recognition on program at graduation; recognition in CYLP article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Retreat Sponsor - $350 - 1 of 3 available

    Sold to:

    • Old Capitol Mall
    • Sycamore Mall

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Human Services Day Sponsor - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Corridor Economics Day Sponsor - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Greenwood and Crim PC

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Arts and Culture Day Sponsor - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • West Music

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Health Care Day Sponsor - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Leadership Day Sponsor - $350 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

  • Service Project Day Sponsor - $350 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on promotional materials; signage at sponsored session; recognition on sponsored session participant materials.

• Coralville Roundtable

  All Chamber members and guests are invited to attend this social lunch over the noon hour. Attendees eat at a Coralville restaurant or business, network, and keep up-to-date with Chamber and community news. Meets 12-13 times/quarter. 35-40 business leaders attend each week.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,200 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Corridor Business Journal

    Benefits: Top Billing in all 2009 Coralville Roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at all lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 1st quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Quality Care, the Nature Care Company

    Benefits: Recognition in all 2nd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • BioLife Plasma Services

    Benefits: Recognition in all 3rd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Bergan, Paulsen & Company P.C.

    Benefits: Recognition in all 4th quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

• Corridor Day at the Capitol

  Corridor Day at the Capitol offers members the opportunity to lobby local business issues and to host a networking luncheon with legislators. Lunch is attended by 300-400 legislators and staff and 35-40 local business leaders from the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area. Local business leaders have the opportunity to discuss Corridor business concerns.

  • Premier Sponsor: Lunch - $3,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • MidAmerican Energy Company

    Benefits: Top billing on invitations to legislators; recognition from the podium; two complimentary registrations; event signage; top billing in all pre-event publicity; top billing in legislative article in chamber newsletter, "Envision," distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on the Web calendar.

  • Breakfast Sponsor - $250 - 1 of 4 available

    Sold to:

    • MidAmerican Energy Company
    • KZIA Z102.9 KGYM 1600 ESPN
    • Hodge Construction Company

    Benefits: One complimentary registration, breakfast event signage; recognition on the Web calendar. Breakfast attendees include Iowa City Area Chamber members and Johnson and Linn County legislators.

  • Small Business Sponsor - $50 - 9 of 15 available

    Sold to:

    • Corridor Chiropractic of Iowa P.L.C.
    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • Greenwood and Crim PC
    • Knebel Windows, Inc
    • Discerning Eye
    • Cart by Cart LLC

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar; recognition on materials. The small business sponsorship is limited to businesses with fewer than 50 employees.

• Corridor Legislative Reception (post-session)

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Howard R Green

    Benefits: Top billing on reception invitations to Johnson and Linn County legislators, recognition on all pre-event publicity; recognition at event, event signage; recognition on the Area Chamber Web calendar.

  • Gold Sponsor - $400 - 2 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Roberts Dairy
    • MSI Mold Builders

    Benefits: Recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition at event, event signage; recognition on the Web calendar.

• Education Committee: Friends of Education

  • Friends of Education - $100 - 0 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • McDonald's
    • Knebel Windows, Inc.
    • Blackstone
    • New Pioneer Food Co-op
    • Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS, Inc.

    Benefits: Listed on the Area Chamber Web calendar for meeting notices (10 per year), one complimentary ticket to the New Teacher Luncheon.

• Education Program Premier Sponsor

  The Education Committee ensures continued excellence of public and private education by promoting school/business partnerships and educating members and the public about education's role in improving the business climate and quality of life in Johnson County. The Committee annually hosts the Excellence in Education Awards each spring to recognize the extraordinary achievements by students, volunteers and educators, and to acknowledge the strong partnerships local businesses build with education. The fall New Teacher Luncheon is an exciting event in which teachers new to our area are welcomed and honored by the business community. Show your support for education in our community.

  • Education Program Premier Sponsor - $7,000 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • P & G / Oral B

    Benefits: Recognition on all Area Chamber education committee programming for 2009, including committee meetings and special events such as the New Teacher Luncheon, Excellence in Education, and the Corridor Caravan.

• Excellence In Education

  Excellence in Education is an after-school reception and awards ceremony held each spring to honor exceptional students, volunteers, educators and business partners in Johnson County. The event is free and open to the public and we expect to host about 120 parents, students, faculty and business leaders.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,200 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • The University of Iowa Foundation and the University of Iowa Alumni Association

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity; recognition on invitation; logo prominently featured in program; opportunity to address attendees at Excellence in Education; opportunity to distribute marketing materials; event signage; recognition from podium; recognition on the Web calendar; recognition in education article in Chamber newsletter, "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Gold Sponsor - $650 - 1 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City
    • US Bank
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics / University of Iowa Children's Hospital
    • West Music

    Benefits: Recognition on program; opportunity to present an award; event signage; recognition from podium; recognition in program.

  • Table Sponsor - $300 - 3 of 14 available

    Sold to:

    • Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers
    • Walsh Door & Hardware
    • HJR Financial Group
    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • Pagliai's Pizza
    • United Natural Foods
    • Maxwell Construction
    • West Bank
    • Sylvan Learning Center
    • F&M Bank
    • Corridor Kids Pediatric Dentistry

    Benefits: One table tent; signage; recognition in program.

• Federal Issues Trip to Washington

  The Chamber's Washington Trip is timed each year to put our Chamber and our Federal Agenda in DC just when the budgets that are most important to our community are being considered on Capitol Hill. Our itinerary includes two days of meetings, briefings, lunches and receptions with members of the United States Senate and House that impact our region. More than 50 of the Corridor’s most successful business leaders and elected officials participated in the 2007 trip.

  • Premier Sponsor - $4,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing on all pre-event publicity; signage at legislative reception breakfast and evening reception, top billing on all participant materials; recognition in article in Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on the Web calendar

  • Dinner Sponsor - $2,500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Alliant Energy

    Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event publicity; one seat at head table during the trip dinner; recognition on all participant materials; recognition in article in Area Chamber newsletter "Envision", distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on the Web calendar.

  • Breakfast Sponsor - $1,500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • G2G Consulting

    Benefits: Event signage; recognition at breakfast; recognition on all participant materials; recognition on the website.

  • Home Town Sponsor - $1,000 - 5 of 5 available

    Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event publicity; recognition at pre-trip meeting; recognition on all participant materials; recognition on the Web calendar.

• Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic

  The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is an annual four-person best shot tournament for Area Chamber members of all talent levels! The event is held at local golf courses and offers morning and afternoon tee times. Participants are served a complimentary breakfast or lunch. Flight and individual prizes are awarded as well. The Golf Classic is continually an enjoyable event for our membership, with up to 200 people participating each year. The 2009 golf outing will be held at Brown Deer Golf Club.

  • Premier Sponsor - $5,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Toyota Scion of Iowa City / Abra Autobody & Glass

    Benefits: Top billing on all pre-event publicity; top billing on Web calendar; recognition in Chamber newsletter Envision distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); table on green; hole sponsor sign; opportunity to distribute marketing materials to golfers; opportunity to speak at evening dinner; banner at check-in; one complimentary foursome; open to creative ideas!

  • Fairway Sponsor - $750 - 5 of 8 available

    Sold to:

    • Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
    • City of Coralville
    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

    Benefits: Opportunity to place a table on the course; opportunity to interact with all golfers in an innovative way; can display company banner. Fairway sponsor activities must be approved by participating golf course and Chamber staff.

  • Hole Sponsor - $250 - 0 of 36 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City
    • AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Frohwein Office Plus
    • Hospers & Brother Printers
    • Merit Construction Company
    • King's Material, Inc./ Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • King's Material, Inc. / Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • Representative Dave Jacoby
    • State Farm Insurance/Nanci Kohl
    • Sleep Inn & Suites
    • Amenity Hospice
    • Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One
    • HJR Financial Group
    • PIP Printing
    • Selzer Werderitsch Associates
    • First American Bank
    • Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
    • Quad City International Airport
    • McClure Engineering Company
    • United Natural Foods
    • Holiday Inn & Conference Center
    • BioLife Plasma Services
    • Golf USA
    • Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
    • Beisser Lumber
    • RSM MCGLADREY, INC
    • Hawkeye Title and Settlement
    • Corridor State Bank
    • Bank of the West
    • Accurate Automotive
    • Scheels
    • Veridian Credit Union
    • Cramer IT
    • Advanced Systems, Inc.
    • Confluence
    • North Star Resource Group

    Benefits: Logo sign by the tee or green.

  • Beverage Sponsor - $150 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • AAA Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
    • Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning
    • AM Management
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • Greenwood and Crim PC
    • First Trust & Savings Bank
    • Hodge Construction Company
    • West Bank
    • Windstar Lines, Inc
    • F&M Bank
    • Apex Construction

    Benefits: Signage at bar; signage on beverage cart.

  • Breakfast Sponsor - $750 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Document Destruction & Recycling Services

    Benefits: Signage; recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; opportunity to network with golfers.

  • Dinner Sponsor - $1,500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Benefits: All golfers are invited to attend the closing dinner and awards ceremony. Signage; recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; opportunity to network with golfers; verbal recognition during awards.

  • Driving Range Sponsor - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Wells Fargo Bank, NA

    Benefits: Logo sign at driving range.

  • Cart Sponsor - $600 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Van Meter

    Benefits: Recognition on all participant golf carts.

• Iowa City Roundtable

  All Chamber members and guests are invited to attend this social lunch over the noon hour. Attendees eat lunch at an Iowa City restaurant or business, network and keep up-to-date with Chamber and community news. Meets 6 times/quarter. 20-30 business leaders attend.

  • Premier Sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Systems Unlimited, Inc

    Benefits: Recognition in all 2009 Iowa City roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at all Iowa City Roundtables; recognition during Chamber announcements at roundtables.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $200 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • First American Bank

    Benefits: Recognition in all 1st quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 2nd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $200 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth

    Benefits: Recognition in all 3rd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 4th quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

• Large Conference Room Sponsor

  *This sponsorship will be available again for purchase in the campaign of 2010.* The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce large conference room hosts meetings for Chamber committees, Chamber board meetings, and meetings from member and partner organizations such as the City of Iowa City, Iowa City Area Development Group, Kaplan, Community Foundation of Johnson County, Downtown Association, and others. Typically 6-10 meetings are held each week.

  • Large Conference Room Sponsor - $7,500 - 0 of 0 available

    Benefits: *This sponsorship will be available again for purchase in the campaign of 2010.* Exclusive naming rights to Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce large conference room for three years; plaque with company name in board room; named in meeting announcements to committees and in Chamber Update (readers: 1,900).

• Legislative Agenda

  Informational piece that highlights the Chamber’s State Issues and is supported by the Chamber’s Web site for complete legislative position statements. This concise, pocket sized card is distributed at all Chamber legislative events throughout the year.

  • Premier Sponsor - $600 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Vetters Culligan Water

    Benefits: Logo recognition on legislative agenda; recognition on the Public Policy section of the Area Chamber Web site.

• Legislative Breakfast Series

  The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce provides members an opportunity to receive legislative updates on priority issues from area legislators during the legislative session each year. Three of the breakfast meetings are held in Johnson County, February through April. Approximately 25-30 people attend. An additional Legislative Breakfast (Corridor Legislative Breakfast) is held each year in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Legislators from Johnson and Linn Counties are invited to attend.

  • Series Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Toyota Scion of Iowa City / Abra Autobody & Glass
    • R.M. Boggs Company, Inc.

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity for series; event signage at all breakfasts; recognition in legislative article in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on the Web calendar; recognition from the podium at all four events.

  • February Legislative Breakfast Sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • HJR Financial Group

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; event signage; recognition on the Web calendar; recognition from the podium at event.

  • March Legislative Breakfast Sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Plumbers Supply Company

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; event signage; recognition on the Web calendar; recognition from the podium at event.

  • April Legislative Breakfast Sponsor - $500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; event signage; recognition on the Web calendar; recognition from the podium at event.

• Legislative Reception 2008 (Pre-Session)

  The pre-session legislative reception highlights business and university issues. This event is co-hosted with the University of Iowa Faculty Senate. Attendance: 50-75 legislators and business professionals. This event is held in the historic Old Capitol Museum and features a brief program and reception of hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • McDonald's

    Benefits: Top billing on pre-event publicity; event signage, recognition at event, recognition on the Web calendar.

  • Gold Sponsors - $750 - 4 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Aero Rental Inc

    Benefits: Recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition at event; recognition on the Web calendar.

• New Teacher Luncheon

  The New Teacher Luncheon is a highly-anticipated event held in August to welcome newly hired Johnson County public and private educators. Teachers receive complimentary lunch and network with area business people while learning more about the community. Last year, we welcomed 90 new educators with a total attendance of 200.

  • Premier Sponsor - $2,250 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • MidWestOne Bank

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity; recognition on invitation (sent to more than 1,200 businesses and educators); recognition in education article in Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on event program; opportunity to distribute marketing materials and/or gifts to teachers; event signage; recognition from podium; 8 complimentary tickets.

  • Gift Bag Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • City Carton Company

    Benefits: Each new teacher receives a gift bag stuffed with information about the community and sponsor materials. The gift bag sponsor provides bags with their company logo for this purpose and has the option to include materials in the bag. 90-100 bags will be distributed.

  • Gold Sponsor - $750 - 4 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City

    Benefits: Recognition on program; opportunity to provide gifts to teachers; event signage; recognition from podium; one complimentary admission to event.

  • Table Sponsor - $250 - 5 of 20 available

    Sold to:

    • Toyota Scion of Iowa City / Abra Autobody & Glass
    • Iowa Book LLC
    • US Bank
    • State Farm Insurance/Nanci Kohl
    • Imprinted Sportswear
    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • Copyworks
    • McDonald's
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
    • BioLife Plasma Services
    • Iowa Children's Museum
    • West Bank
    • Bank of the West
    • F&M Bank

    Benefits: One table tent; event signage; opportunity to provide gifts to teachers; one complimentary admission to event.

• North Liberty Banquet

  Show your North Liberty pride! Promote relationships within the close-knit business community of North Liberty. 150-200 people attend this highly anticipated event! The banquet is typically held in the first week of November (2009 date set: November 6, 2009), in the community room at South Slope Cooperative Telephone Co.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,500 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Linn County REC
    • South Slope Telephone Company

    Benefits: Top billing in all pre-event publicity; top billing on the Web calendar; logo on invitation, sent to all North Liberty Chamber members; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 1,900); event signage; priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium; recognition in North Liberty article in Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Gold Sponsor - $500 - 1 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Shive Hattery Architecture Engineering
    • McClure Engineering Company
    • United Natural Foods
    • Collins Community Credit Union

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 1,700); event signage; priority seating for 4 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Silver Sponsor - $200 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • US Bank
    • MidWestOne Bank
    • Cole's Quality Foods
    • Liberty Bank

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar; event signage.

• North Liberty Fun Run/Walk

  This fun, family friendly 5k draws 100-150 participants each year. Show your support for this great community-building event! The Fun Run is typically held in September, with the race starting and ending at the North Liberty Recreation Center.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • MercyCare - North Liberty

    Benefits: Top billing in promotional materials, including fliers distributed to North Liberty businesses and schools; event signage; opportunity to provide gifts for runners; recognition in Chamber e-mail announcement; recognition at start of race; recognition on the Chamber Web calendar; 4 complimentary registrations.

  • Gold Sponsor - $500 - 0 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City
    • Progressive Rehab Associates
    • Collins Community Credit Union
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • State Farm Insurance / Adam Schechinger Agency

    Benefits: Event signage; recognition on Chamber Web calendar; recognition on promotional materials, including fliers distributed to North Liberty businesses and schools; 2 complimentary registrations.

• North Liberty Golf Outing

  The North Liberty Golf Outing is a four-person best shot tournament for members and friends of the North Liberty business community. Show your support for this close-knit group! The outing is generally held in May or June each year with approximately 80-100 golfers participating.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,500 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Top billing on all pre-event publicity; top billing on Web calendar; recognition in North Liberty article in Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); table on green; hole sponsor sign; opportunity to distribute marketing materials to golfers; opportunity to speak at evening dinner; banner at check-in; complimentary foursome; open to creative ideas!

  • Hole Sponsor - $200 - 3 of 18 available

    Sold to:

    • JM Swank
    • Shive Hattery Architecture Engineering
    • US Bank
    • Sleep Inn & Suites
    • Amenity Hospice
    • Golf USA
    • MidWestOne Bank
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • McClure Engineering Company
    • Iowa City Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
    • Collins Community Credit Union
    • Van Meter
    • Premier Automotive
    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

    Benefits: Logo sign by the tee or green.

  • Beverage Cart Sponsor - $500 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Signage on beverage cart; signage at bar.

  • Reception Sponsor - $750 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: All golfers are invited to attend the closing awards reception. Signage; recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; opportunity to network with golfers; recognition from podium during award and prize announcements.

  • Gold Sponsor - $600 - 3 of 4 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City

    Benefits: Recognition on Web calendar; hole sponsor sign; opportunity to distribute makerting materials to golfers; signage; recognition on some pre-event publicity.

  • Driving Range Sponsor - $350 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Logo sign at driving range.

  • Lunch Sponsor - $750 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: All golfers are invited to a complimentary buffet lunch before the outing. Signage; recognition on pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; opportunity to network with golfers.

• North Liberty Roundtable

  All Chamber members and guests are invited to attend this social lunch at a North Liberty restaurant or business, network, and keep up-to-date with Chamber and community news. Meets once a month. Typical attendance is 25-35.

  • Premier Sponsor - $600 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Bergan, Paulsen & Company P.C.

    Benefits: Top billing in all 2008 North Liberty Roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at all lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $300 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Premier Automotive

    Benefits: Recognition in all 1st quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $300 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 2nd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $300 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 3rd quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $300 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 4th quarter roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

• Public Policy Program Premier Sponsor

  The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is the local voice of business in Johnson County. We work on behalf of our members to address issues on the local, state and federal levels. Our Business Friendly Cities Task Force is helping enhance communications between our city governments and the business community. We've successfully endorsed community-wide initiatives and helped negotiate resolutions to local zoning issues. Show your support of the Chamber's public policy work.

  • Public Policy Program Premier Sponsor - $10,000 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Recognition on all legislative agendas and events for 2009, including the Corridor Federal Issues trip, Corridor Day at the Capitol, legislative breakfasts and the Local Government Affairs monthly meetings.

• Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings

  Show your support for entrepreneurs and economic development in our community! The Area Chamber's monthly Envision newsletter is distributed in the Corridor Business Journal, to a readership of 10,000. Each month, we feature the pictures of Chamber member businesses that have celebrated ribbon cuttings or ground breakings. Your company will be mentioned in this section of every issue: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

  • Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • McEleney Autoplex

    Benefits: Monthly recognition in the ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings section of the Envision newsletter, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

• SEED Seminar Series

  The SEED Seminar Series helps small businesses navigate the complexities of owning and operating a small business in the Iowa City area. Quarterly lunches for small business owners feature experts on small business topics such as customer service, marketing, insurance, etc. 15-35 attendees.

  • Premier Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED articles in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; top billing at all SEED seminars; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $400 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED article in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; top billing at 1st quarter seminar; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $400 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED article in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; top billing at 2nd quarter seminar; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $400 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED article in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; top billing at 3rd quarter seminar; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED article in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; top billing at 4th quarter seminar; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

• Small Conference Room Sponsor

  *This sponsorship will be available again for purchase in the campaign of 2010.* The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce small conference room hosts meetings for Chamber committees and meetings for member and partner organizations such as the City of Iowa City, Iowa City Area Development Group, Community Foundation of Johnson County, Downtown Association, Summer of the Arts and others. Typically 6-10 meetings are held each week.

  • Small Conference Room Sponsor - $3,500 - 0 of 0 available

    Benefits: *This sponsorship will be available again for purchase in the campaign of 2010.* Exclusive naming rights to Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce small conference room for three years; plaque with company name in board room; named in meeting announcements to committees and in Chamber Update (readers: 1,900).

• Speed Networking

  Speed Networking is a growing phenomenon among business groups and professional organizations focused on business relationship development. It is a well-organized, fast-paced way to meet fellow business professionals, learn about other organizations and exchange business cards in a short period of time. Speed Networking events consistently draw 40-60 of the most engaged professionals in our area.

  • Premier Sponsor - Spring - $1,200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing in pre-event publicity; event signage; access to participant list; top billing on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail event announcements (readers: 1,900); option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program or option to have company representative welcome participants; 2 complimentary registrations.

  • Premier Sponsor - Fall - $1,200 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Top billing in pre-event publicity; event signage; access to participant list; top billing on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail event announcements (readers: 1,900); option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program or option to have company representative welcome participants; 2 complimentary registrations.

  • Gold Sponsor - Spring - $600 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; event signage; access to participant list; recognition on Chamber Web calendar; option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program; 1 complimentary registration.

  • Gold Sponsor - Fall - $600 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; event signage; access to participant list; recognition on Web calendar; option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program; 1 complimentary registration.

• Total Resource Campaign 2008

  Expose your firm to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Iowa City business region! In an organized 6 weeks, volunteers raise the funding for our Chamber programs for the entire year. The Total Resource Campaign markets sponsorships of the Chamber's programs, events, publications and electronic media and recruits new members. Recognition, rewards, and fun campaign events provide an exciting environment for 50+ volunteers.

  • Campaign Sponsor - $1,500 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Recognition in campaign manual, recognition at all campaign events, recognition on Web site utilized for campaign, recognition in Chamber newsletter Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Celebration Lunch Sponsor - $300 - 5 of 5 available

    Benefits: Complimentary lunches are held weekly throughout the campaign to celebrate the past week's successes and to give rewards to volunteers. Company name mentioned as sponsor for lunch; option to distribute marketing materials; option to speak during lunch program; recognition in volunteer e-newsletter.

Memberships

• General Membership

  Our members are the number one priority of our organization. The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce serves more than 1,000 member businesses and individuals. Membership investment levels are based on business type and size, and are paid on a yearly basis.

  • Level One - $295 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • G2G Consulting
    • Shorts Burger & Shine
    • Mama's Deli & Catering
    • Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha
    • Sylvan Learning Center

    Benefits: 1-3 employees

  • Level Two - $295 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • TD Builders
    • Bridge Community Bank
    • Kids' Depot of Iowa City
    • Confluence
    • RTL Equipment
    • Animal Haven Veterinary Hospital
    • Henry Schein Dental

    Benefits: 4-100 employees: $295 + $10.50 per employee >3

  • Level Three - $1,348 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • River Bend Industries

    Benefits: 100 to 200 employees: $1348 + 5.25 per employee >100

  • Level Four - $2,393 - unlimited

    Benefits: 201-500 employees: 2393 + $2.65 per employee >200

  • Level Five - $3,179 - unlimited

    Benefits: More than 500 employees: $3179 + 1.27 per employee >500

  • Retiree/Student/Recent Graduate Membership - $75 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • David C. Vogelgesang

    Benefits:

Publications

• Envision Calendar

  Envision is the Chamber's monthly newsletter. It is distributed in the Corridor Business Journal, which has an estimated readership of 10,000. The Envision Calendar Sponsor will be mentioned in all 12 issues of the newsletter, with a line reading: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

  • Envision Calendar Sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition in all 12 issues of the newsletter. Line reads: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

Issues

• Buy Here Campaign

  Buy Here is an economic development initiative of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce that promotes investing in your community. We are asking all Johnson County businesses to shift 5 percent of their spending outside the county back to our area. Below are benefit descriptions for various levels of investment. When advertising is a part of our sponsorship benefits, we purchase that advertising from other Buy Here participants whenever possible.

  • Elite Sponsor - $7,500 - 5 of 6 available

    Sold to:

    • City of Iowa City / City of Coralville / City of North Liberty

    Benefits: Spokesperson/representative featured on high-traffic area billboard promoting Buy Here for one month (subject to availability); Company profile featured on Buy Here Web site for a total of two months throughout a one-year period (profiles will rotate); Spokesperson/representative featured in eight full-color print ads in Iowa City Press-Citizen (run over a period of two weeks); Spokesperson/representative featured in drive-time, 30-second radio spots for four weeks on a Buy Here-participating station; Free enhanced listing on Buy Here Keyword Search; Free enhanced Chamber listing; Buy Here logo to place on your Web site, printed materials; Company name included in sponsorship listing on Buy Here Web site (www.buyherejc.org).

  • Distinguished Sponsor - $4,500 - 12 of 12 available

    Benefits: Company profile featured on Buy Here Web site for a total of one month throughout a one-year period (profiles will rotate); Spokesperson/representative featured in six full-color print ads in the Iowa City Press-Citizen (run over a period of two weeks); Spokesperson/representative featured in drive-time, 30-second radio spots for two weeks on a Buy Here-participating station; Free enhanced listing on Buy Here Keyword Search; Free enhanced Chamber listing; Buy Here logo to place on your Web site, printed materials; Company name included in sponsorship listing on Buy Here Web site (www.buyherejc.org)

  • Sustaining Sponsor - $1,500 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Hills Bank and Trust Company
    • Tru Art Color Graphics/Bankers Advertising Co
    • RSM MCGLADREY, INC

    Benefits: Free enhanced listing on Buy Here Keyword Search; Free enhanced Chamber listing; Buy Here logo to place on your Web site, printed materials; Company name included in sponsorship listing on Buy Here Web site (www.buyherejc.org).

  • Buy Here City Banner Sponsor - Coralville (3 year sponsorship) - $6,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Logo on 24 Buy Here banners displayed on Coralville light poles throughout the city (Hawkins Dr. to 1st Ave. and 1st Ave. to Clear Creek). Banners will be displayed for one month in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

  • Buy Here Tote Bag Sponsor - $1,000 - 2 of 3 available

    Sold to:

    • Coral Ridge Mall

    Benefits: Company name printed on Buy Here Tote Bags with the Buy Here campaign and Area Chamber logos; 20 free bags to give away to customers; no fewer than 200 bags will be distributed. Buy Here Tote Bags will be given away for free at Chamber events. Bags are 100% cotton and help reduce the waste of plastic and paper shopping bags. See samples and read more information on the bags at cartbycart.com.

  • Friends of Buy Here - $200 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Keystone IT, Inc.
    • Edward Jones-Chad Reimers
    • Hayek, Brown, Moreland and Smith, LLP

    Benefits: Official hosts of the Buy Here Porch Party; Recognition in pre-event publicity; Signage at Porch Party. The Porch Party is an annual event celebrating the Buy Here Campaign, held on the front porch of the Chamber office (rain location is Chamber conference room). Attendance is approximately 60-80 Chamber members. Friends of Buy Here are asked to sign the Buy Here pledge before purchasing this sponsorship.

Electronic Media

• Member Directory Enhanced Listings (online)

  Highlight your business to individuals searching for your services! The Area Chamber online membership directory receives an average of 590 visitors per month. Purchasing an enhanced listing puts your company information at the top of your business category. Enhanced listings are limited to two per category with 10 or more listings, and 1 per category with 5 or more listings. To check your category, visit the Membership Directory at www.iowacityarea.com. Sponsors may elect to change their category before purchasing the sponsorship.

  • Member Directory Enhanced Listing (online) - $1,000 - 30 of 30 available

    Benefits: Top listing on all searches for you business category on our online directory (590 visitors per month). Enhanced listings are limited to 2 per category with 10 or more listings, and 1 per category with 5 or more listings.

• Web Calendar Sponsor

  The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Web calendar lists all events of the organization including Business PMs, ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, major events, and committee and board meetings. It receives an average of 840 visitors per month. The calendar is available at www.iowacityarea.com.

  • Web Calendar Sponsor - $3,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar at www.iowacityarea.com for one year. Line will read at the top of page: "Company x encourages you to attend Chamber events!" The calendar receives an average of 840 visitors per month.

Other

• Community Relocation Packets

  Sponsor the Community Relocation Packets provided to companies, visitors, and employees being transferred to the Iowa City area. A limited number of inserts from member businesses will be included in the packet along with standard community information. Relocation packet sponsors will also be featured on the relocation section of the Chamber Web site, which receives an average of 390 visitors per month.

  • Premier Sponsor - $2,000 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Mediacom
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union

    Benefits: Logo affixed to back of relocation packet envelope; 8 1/2 x 11, single sheet flyer inserted into packets (flyers supplied by company and subject to Chamber approval); recognition in two relocation packet reminders in Chamber Update (recipients: 1900); link to company site on relocation section of Chamber Web site (receives 390 unique visits per month). Relocation packet sponsors are limited to one sponsor per industry: banks, real estate agencies, etc.

  • Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - 6 of 10 available

    Sold to:

    • AAA Iowa City
    • Iowa City Landscaping and Garden Center
    • State Farm Insurance-Angela Jackson
    • Verne Folkmann Real Estate

    Benefits: 8 1/2 x 11, single sheet flyer inserted into relocation packets (flyers supplied by company and subject to Chamber approval); link to company site on relocation section of Chamber Web site (receives 390 unique visits per month). Relocation packet sponsors are limited to one sponsor per industry: banks, real estate agencies, etc.