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. A Toast to Our Communities will be held on Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame.

  • Premier Sponsor - $3,000 - 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: 2,000); 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: 2,000); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Small Business of the Year - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • ACT

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 2,000); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

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

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 2,000); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

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

    Benefits: Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 2,000); 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 exceptional leadership and commitment to Ambassador Committee. Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 2,000); Verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Diversity and Inclusion Award - $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: 2,000); verbal recognition; event signage; recognition on Web calendar; 4 complimentary tickets.

  • Spark Leadership Award (New in 2009) - $1,500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: The Spark Leadership Award is selected by the Community Leadership Program Alumni Association, recognizing a current class member or alumni of the Community Leadership Program that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to the Iowa City Area. Option to present your sponsored award; recognition in e-mail announcements to Area Chamber members (readers: 2,000); 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 chamber membership. The committee meets the second Tuesday of the month. The committee also hosts the Agribusiness/Bioscience Breakfast series, which features speakers on current topics in agriculture and bioscience (40-50 attendance) and the Agribusiness/Bioscience Tour, which visits sites related to agribusiness/biosciences in Johnson County and the surrounding areas (25-30 attendance). Past tour sites have included Washington Countybio-diesel plant, Integrated DNA Technologies and Kinze Manufacturing. Members of the Agribusiness/Bioscience Committee also select the Farm Youth Scholarships and Honored Farm Family Award for A Toast to Our Communities awards ceremony in the fall.

  • Premier Sponsor - $750 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

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

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

  • Agribusiness/Bioscience Breakfast Sponsor - Breakfast 1 (New 2009) - $300 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth

    Benefits: Signage at Agribusiness/Bioscience breakfasts; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements

  • Agribusiness/Bioscience Breakfast Sponsor - Breakfast 2 (New 2009) - $300 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • F&M Bank

    Benefits: Signage at Agribusiness/Bioscience breakfasts; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements

  • Agribusiness/Bioscience Breakfast Sponsor - Breakfast 3 (New 2009) - $300 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Signage at Agribusiness/Bioscience breakfasts; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements

  • Agribusiness/Bioscience Tour Sponsor (New 2009) - $500 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on materials for Agribusiness/Bioscience Tour; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements

• 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 help Chamber members celebrate milestones with ribbon cutting and ground breaking ceremonies; honor member businesses; and aid in Chamber networking events. The Ambassadors are the Chamber's biggest supporters in the community and provide a valuable service to the business community.

  • 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); signage and verbal recognition 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); signage and verbal recognition at 1st quarter Ambassador meetings.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, PLC

    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); signage and verbal recognition at 2nd quarter Ambassador meetings.

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

    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); signage and verbal recognition 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); signage and verbal recognition at 4th quarter Ambassador meetings.

• Annual Banquet

  The Annual Banquet is our largest 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! Typical attendance is 400 to 500.

  • 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 newsletter, Envision, 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: 2,000); event signage; complimentary priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Reception Sponsor - $1,750 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Alpla, Inc.
    • Neumann Monson PC Architects

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

  • Gold Sponsor - $3,500 - 3 of 3 available

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; recognition in Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000); recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 2,000); event signage; complimentary priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Table Sponsor - $800 - 11 of 35 available

    Sold to:

    • Bradley & Riley PC
    • Meardon, Sueppel & Downer
    • Oaknoll Retirement Residence
    • University of Iowa Health Care
    • Rohrbach Associates PC Architects
    • City of Iowa City
    • MidAmerican Energy Company
    • Kirkwood Community College
    • Miron Construction
    • Stanley, Lande & Hunter
    • Bergan, Paulsen & Company, P.C.
    • King's Material, Inc. / Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, PLC
    • Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    • hotelVetro & Conference Center
    • McComas-Lacina Construction
    • City of North Liberty
    • City of Coralville
    • Bank of the West
    • University of Iowa - Office of the President and Office of the VP for Research
    • JM Swank
    • Walmart
    • Build to Suit, Inc.
    • ACT

    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 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 - $250 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Heartland Investment Associates, Inc

    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 - $250 - 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 - $250 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
    • Cook Appraisal
    • Pinnaclife, Inc.

    Benefits: Show your enthusiasm for this diverse and engaged group! Listed as official BASE supporter on Web site: www.getonbase.org.

• 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: 2,000); top billing on Web calendar; top billing on exhibitor listing on Web site; complimentary premier booth space.

  • Gold Sponsor - $1,000 - 3 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • McComas-Lacina Construction
    • 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 - $300 - 13 of 45 available

    Sold to:

    • St Ambrose University
    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth
    • PIP Printing
    • Quad City International Airport
    • Hills Bank and Trust Company
    • Old Capitol Screen Printers
    • Computer Solutions, Ltd.
    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
    • Keystone IT, Inc.
    • Miron Construction
    • AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance
    • Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One
    • University Camera
    • CarePro Home Medical
    • Alphagraphics
    • Discerning Eye
    • Zephyr Copies & Design
    • Progressive Rehabilitation Associates
    • Copyworks
    • Merit Construction Company
    • Technigraphics
    • Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware
    • Cedar Ridge Vineyards
    • North Liberty Pizza Ranch
    • Veridian Credit Union
    • Bank of the West
    • Lenoch & Cilek Ace Commercial Supply
    • Tru Art Color Graphics/Bankers Advertising Co
    • Sedona Staffing Services, A Division of the Sedona Group
    • Copy Systems Inc.
    • Corridor Business Journal
    • IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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

• Community Leadership Program (CLP) 2010 - 2011

  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 marked 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 three 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 - 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.

  • 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 Health Care

    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 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Security Abstract

    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 - 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.

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

    Sold to:

    • Goodwill of the Heartland

    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 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 of the CLP Advisory Council 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 - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • James Investment Group

    Benefits: Recognition on event invitation, sent to all CLP Alumni; recognition in all pre-event publicity; 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 - 3 of 3 available

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

  • Premier Sponsor - Fall Event - $1,000 - 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 - 3 of 3 available

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

• Conference Room Sponsorship

  *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 outside of board room; named in meeting announcements to committees, in 26 bi-weekly Chamber Update e-newsletters (readers: 2,000) and in event entries on Chamber Web calendar.

  • 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 outside of board room; named in meeting announcements to committees, in 26 bi-weekly Chamber Update e-newsletters (readers: 2,000) and in event entries on Chamber Web calendar.

• Coralville Roundtable

  All Chamber members and guests are invited to attend this networking 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 every Monday at noon at a Coralville business. 35-45 business leaders attend each week.

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

    Benefits: Top billing in all 2010 Coralville Roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 120-130); signage at all lunches; recognition during Chamber announcements at lunches.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Goodwill of the Heartland

    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:

    • Freedom Security Bank

    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:

    • Windmill Manor

    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:

    • Quality Care, the Nature Care Company

    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

  Chamber 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 20-25 local business leaders from the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area. Local business leaders have the opportunity to discuss business concerns.

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

    Benefits: Top billing on invitations to legislators; 2 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 - 0 of 4 available

    Sold to:

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

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

  • Small Business Sponsor - $50 - 11 of 15 available

    Sold to:

    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • University Camera
    • Discerning Eye
    • Greenwood and Crim PC

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar; recognition on printed event 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 County legislators, recognition on all pre-event publicity; recognition at event, event signage; recognition on the Chamber Web calendar

  • Gold Sponsor - $400 - 3 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 - 1 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • McDonald's
    • Blackstone
    • Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS, Inc.
    • Bickford Cottage

    Benefits: Listed on the Area Chamber Web calendar for meeting notices (10 per year) and on committee meeting agenda.

• 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. The Committee also hosts an annual discussion panel on current issues in education. Demonstrate your commitment to education in our community.

  • Education Program Premier Sponsor - $7,000 - 0 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • P & G / Oral B
    • ACT

    Benefits: Recognition on all Area Chamber education committee programming for 2010, including committee meetings, annual New Teacher Luncheon and Excellence in Education events, E2B e-newsletter (Education-to-Business volunteer opportunities list) and any additional special programming or events hosted by the Education Committee.

• 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 host about 150 parents, students, faculty and business leaders.

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

    Sold to:

    • Veridian Credit Union

    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 at event; 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 - 0 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • University of Iowa Health Care
    • Mercy Iowa City
    • US Bank
    • West Music
    • Neumann Monson PC Architects

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

  • Table Sponsor - $300 - 8 of 14 available

    Sold to:

    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • United Natural Foods
    • Pagliai's Pizza
    • McDonald's
    • The University of Iowa Foundation
    • Hands Jewelers

    Benefits: One table sign; event signage; recognition on printed 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 2009 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:

    • Howard R Green

    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 - 2 of 2 available

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

  • Home Town Sponsor - $1,000 - 4 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • McDonald's

    Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event publicity; recognition at required pre-trip planning session; recognition on all participant materials; recognition on the Web site.

• 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! Participants are served a complimentary lunch with an afternoon tee time. Flight and individual prizes are awarded as well. The Golf Classic is continually an enjoyable event for our membership, with up to 150 people participating each year. The 2010 golf outing will be held at Pleasant Valley Golf Course.

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

    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 in goodie bags; verbal recognition during awards; banner at check-in; 1 complimentary foursome; open to creative ideas!

  • Fairway Sponsor - $750 - 1 of 8 available

    Sold to:

    • State Farm Insurance: Burtch,Jackson, Murray, Schechinger & Wirth
    • Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
    • RSM McGladrey, Inc.
    • Panchero's Mexican Grill
    • Veridian Credit Union
    • Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers

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

  • Hole Sponsor - $300 - 9 of 36 available

    Sold to:

    • State Farm Insurance/Nanci Kohl
    • Cramer IT
    • Sleep Inn & Suites
    • Frohwein Office Plus
    • AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance
    • Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One
    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
    • Selzer Werderitsch Associates
    • King's Material, Inc. / Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • King's Material, Inc./ Hawkeye Ready-Mix, Inc.
    • The Liquor House
    • Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
    • HJR Financial Group
    • Hawkeye Title and Settlement
    • Liberty Bank, Iowa City
    • Carlson Hartsock & Guither PLC
    • Gerard Electric
    • Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
    • Scheels
    • McClure Engineering
    • Merit Construction Company
    • Country Financial
    • Old Capitol Mall
    • Representative Dave Jacoby
    • Hall & Hall Engineering, Inc.
    • BCI Lumber
    • Twin Image Salon & Spa

    Benefits: Logo sign on the course.

  • Beverage Sponsor - $150 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • F&M Bank
    • Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning
    • First Trust & Savings Bank
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • The Liquor House
    • Cook Appraisal
    • Greenwood and Crim PC
    • AM Management
    • Document Destruction & Recycling Services
    • Windstar Lines, Inc
    • West Bank

    Benefits: Signage at bar; signage on beverage cart (if possible).

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

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

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

    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 networking 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 - $600 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Latta, Harris, Hanon & Penningroth

    Benefits: Recognition in all 2010 Iowa City Roundtable e-mail announcements (recipients: 70-80); signage at all Iowa City Roundtables; recognition during Chamber announcements at Roundtables.

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

    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 - $300 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Windmill Manor

    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 - $300 - 1 of 1 available

    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 - $300 - 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.

• 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. Breakfast meetings are held in Johnson County January through March. Approximately 25-30 people attend.

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

    Sold to:

    • Cedar Rapids - Iowa City Building & Construction Trades Council

    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 three events.

  • January 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.

  • 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 - 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 2009 (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 - 2 of 2 available

    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 K-12 educators. Teachers receive complimentary lunch and network with area business people while learning more about the community. On a typical year, we welcome 90 new educators with a total attendance of 180.

  • 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 1,000 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; first choice of gift to distribute to teachers and exclusive rights to distribute chosen type of gift; opportunity to address attendees at event; 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. 75-100 bags will be distributed. Two complimentary tickets.

  • Gold Sponsor - $500 - 3 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • Mercy Iowa City
    • Geico

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

  • Table Sponsor - $250 - 7 of 20 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa Book LLC
    • Workplace Learning Connection
    • State Farm Insurance/Nanci Kohl
    • F&M Bank
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
    • Liberty Bank
    • Kahler Collision Center
    • Stuff Etc. Quality Consignments
    • Copyworks
    • Bank of the West
    • Family First Chiropractic
    • Bickford Cottage

    Benefits: One table sign; event signage; opportunity to provide gifts to teachers; one complimentary ticket.

• 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 two weeks of November, 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: 2,000); event signage; priority seating for 8 in prime location; recognition from podium; recognition in announcement in Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000).

  • Gold Sponsor - $500 - 0 of 5 available

    Sold to:

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

    Benefits: Recognition in pre-event publicity; recognition on Web calendar; recognition in e-mail announcements to Chamber members (readers: 2,000); event signage; priority seating for 4 in prime location; recognition from podium.

  • Silver Sponsor - $200 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • MidWestOne Bank
    • US Bank
    • Liberty Bank
    • Cole's Quality Foods
    • City of North Liberty
    • Corridor Coffee Company
    • Zio Johno's

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar; event signage.

• North Liberty Fun Run/Walk

  Top billing in promotional materials, including fliers distributed to North Liberty businesses and schools; event signage; opportunity to interact with participants before and after race; opportunity to distribute marketing materials to participants; recognition in Chamber e-mail announcement; recognition at start of race; recognition on the Chamber Web calendar; 4 complimentary registrations.

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

    Benefits: Top billing in promotional materials, including fliers distributed to North Liberty businesses and schools; event signage; prominent placement of logo on participant shirts, opportunity to interact with participants before and after race; opportunity to distribute marketing materials to participants; 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:

    • Collins Community Credit Union
    • Mercy Iowa City
    • State Farm Insurance / Adam Schechinger Agency
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • MercyCare - North Liberty

    Benefits: Event signage; recognition on Chamber Web calendar; recognition on promotional materials, including fliers distributed to North Liberty businesses and schools; listed on participant shirts; opportunity to distribute marketing materials to participants; 2 complimentary registrations.

  • Silver Sponsor (New in 2009) - $200 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Liberty Bank
    • Progressive Rehabilitation Associates
    • Premier Automotive
    • Zio Johno's
    • Reds Alehouse

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web calendar; event signage.

• North Liberty Golf Outing

  The North Liberty Golf Outing is a four-person best shot tournament for all Chamber members. The outing is generally held in May or June each year at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course 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 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 in goodie bags; verbal recognition during awards; banner at check-in; 1 complimentary foursome; open to creative ideas!

  • Hole Sponsor - $200 - 1 of 18 available

    Sold to:

    • Shive Hattery Architecture Engineering
    • Collins Community Credit Union
    • MidWestOne Bank
    • Sleep Inn & Suites
    • US Bank
    • Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union
    • Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
    • Iowa City Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
    • Alphagraphics
    • Liberty Bank
    • Carlson Hartsock & Guither PLC
    • McClure Engineering
    • Corridor Coffee Company
    • Van Meter
    • JM Swank
    • BCI Lumber

    Benefits: Logo sign by the tee or green.

  • Beverage Cart Sponsor - $500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Premier Automotive

    Benefits: Signage at bar; signage on beverage cart (if possible).

  • 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 marketing 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 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 monthly on the third Wednesday. Typical attendance is 25-35.

  • Premier Sponsor - $600 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa Donor Network

    Benefits: Top billing in all 2010 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:

    • Country Financial

    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 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Country Financial

    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 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Country Financial

    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 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Country Financial

    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 at the local, state and federal levels. We've successfully endorsed community-wide initiatives and helped negotiate resolutions to local and state issues. Demonstrate your activism in local and state policy work.

  • Public Policy Program Premier Sponsor - $5,000 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Recognition on all legislative agendas and events for 2010, 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! Each month, the Chamber features pictures of member businesses celebrating ribbon cuttings and ground breaking ceremonies in its monthly newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Your company will be mentioned in this section of printed issues: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!" All Chamber members receive a free copy of Envision each month as a benefit of their membership.

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

    Sold to:

    • McEleney Autoplex

    Benefits: Recognition in the ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony section of all 1st quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • McEleney Autoplex

    Benefits: Recognition in the ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony section of all 2nd quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

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

    Sold to:

    • CarePro Home Medical

    Benefits: Recognition in the ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony section of all 3rd quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

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

    Benefits: Recognition in the ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony section of all 4th quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!"

• SEED Small Business Seminar Series

  Did you know the Area Chamber is made up of 70-80% small businesses? The SEED Seminar Series provides opportunities and resources tailored to small businesses navigating the complexities of owning and operating in the Iowa City area. The Chamber’s Small Business and Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Committee of the Chamber hosts quarterly lunches featuring experts on small business topics such as customer service, marketing, insurance, etc. Approximately 20-40

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

    Benefits: Recognition in SEED articles in Chamber monthly 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 - $500 - 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 - $500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • US Bank

    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 - $500 - 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 - $500 - 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 4th quarter seminar; event signage; option to provide promotional materials to attendees.

• 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 - $1,000 - 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: 2,000); option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program or option to have company representative welcome participants; 2 complimentary registrations.

  • Premier Sponsor - Fall - $1,000 - 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: 2,000); option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program or option to have company representative welcome participants; 2 complimentary registrations.

  • Gold Sponsor - Spring - $500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City Area Development Group

    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 - $500 - 1 of 2 available

    Sold to:

    • Iowa City Area Development Group

    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.

  • Premier Sponsor - Summer (New 2009) - $1,000 - 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: 2,000); option to distribute marketing materials; recognition during program or option to have company representative welcome participants; 2 complimentary registrations

  • Gold Sponsor - Summer (New 2009) - $500 - 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

• Total Resource Campaign 2010

  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 30+ volunteers.

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

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

  • Celebration Lunch Sponsor - $250 - 5 of 6 available

    Sold to:

    • North Liberty Pizza Ranch

    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; business name on Web calendar; 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:

    • Frozen Beverages of Iowa
    • Line-X
    • My Chiro
    • Mike Stimmel - Farm Bureau Financial Services
    • Schenker Logistics
    • The Liquor House
    • Heartland Recovery, Inc.
    • Heartland Express

    Benefits: 1-3 full-time employees

  • Level Two - $295 - unlimited

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

  • Level Three - $1,348 - unlimited

    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:

    • Jared Bazzell
    • Janelle Rettig

    Benefits:

Publications

• Envision Calendar

  Envision is the Chamber's monthly newsletter distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readership: 10,000) during the first week of each month. The Envision Calendar Sponsor will be mentioned in printed issues of the newsletter, with a line reading: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!" on the calendar page. All Chamber members receive a free copy of Envision each month as a benefit of their membership.

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

    Benefits: Recognition in the calendar section of all 1st quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $400 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Options of Linn County

    Benefits: Recognition in the calendar section of all 2nd quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

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

    Benefits: Recognition in the calendar section of all 3rd quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

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

    Benefits: Recognition in the calendar section of all 4th quarter editions of the Chamber newsletter, Envision, distributed in the Corridor Business Journal (readers: 10,000). Line reads: "Company X encourages you to attend Area Chamber events!"

Issues

• Actions & Advocacy Legislative Update (New in 2009)

  The Actions & Advocacy Legislative Update is a member-exclusive e-newsletter containing news updates from the Iowa statehouse. This informative e-mail is distributed b-weekly to 2,000 members. Four to six Actions & Advocacy Legislative Updates are sent during the Iowa Legislative session January through April.

  • Session sponsor - $1,200 - 2 of 2 available

    Benefits: Banner ad placed at the bottom of all Actions & Advocacy Legislative Updates during session.

• Buy Here Campaign

  Buy Here is a local economic development initiative of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. The program’s goal is to strengthen our local economy through increased business-to-business purchasing. If every business in Johnson County shifted just 5% of their out-of-area spending, the change would result in approximately $95 million for our community.

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

    Sold to:

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

    Benefits: Verbal recognition with Buy Here endorsement from podium at Chamber’s five title events (Annual Banquet, A Toast to Our Communities, Buy Here Business Fair, Golf Classic and Year Ender); Company profile featured on Buy Here Web site for a total of two months throughout a one-year period (profiles will rotate); Free enhanced listing on Buy Here Keyword Search; Free enhanced Chamber listing; Buy Here logo to place on your Web site; 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); Free enhanced listing on Buy Here Keyword Search; Free enhanced Chamber listing; Buy Here logo to place on your Web site; 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

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

  • Friends of Buy Here - $200 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Edward Jones-Chad Reimers
    • Keystone IT, Inc.
    • Coral Ridge Mall
    • Hunan Chinese Restaurant
    • Lenoch & Cilek Ace Hardware
    • New Pioneer Food Co-op

    Benefits: Show your support for this business to business buy local initiative by becoming a Friend of Buy Here. Benefits: Company will be listed as a friend of Buy Here on the Buy Here section of the Chamber’s website. Friends of Buy Here are asked to sign the Buy Here pledge before purchasing this sponsorship.

  • Buy Here Coffee Sleeves (New in 2009) - $1,500 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • RSM McGladrey, Inc.

    Benefits: 5,000 cups of coffee (2500 in November/2500 in April) sold at local coffee establishments will be covered in a custom printed sleeve as follows: “Your company name and logo” supports Buy Here.” The timing is coordinated to remind your customers to shop locally during the holidays and highlight the Buy Here Business Fair in April.

  • Buy Here Buttons (New in 2009) - $300 - unlimited

    Benefits: Show your enthusiasm for this local initiative! You will be given 100 official Buy Here buttons that will include your logo as a Buy Here supporter and say “ I’m proud to Buy Here.” These buttons will also be distributed at select Chamber events.

• Legislative Congressional Roundtable Series (New in 2009)

  Take advantage of time with our National Congressional Representatives to share your legislative needs, represent your business and help us build a better community. A members-only roundtable will be held with each of the following in summer 2010: Senators Grassley and Harkin and Representative Loebsack.

  • Session sponsor - $500 - 2 of 5 available

    Sold to:

    • McDonald's
    • G2G Consulting
    • Plumbers Supply Company

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

Electronic Media

• Chamber Update

  Chamber Update is a member-exclusive e-newsletter that includes upcoming Chamber events, programs and committee meetings. This informative e-mail is distributed bi-weekly to more than 2,000 members. At least six Chamber Updates are sent per quarter.

  • 1st quarter sponsor - $1,000 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Quad City International Airport

    Benefits: Banner ad with live hyperlink to company URL placed at the bottom of all 1st quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 2nd quarter sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad with live hyperlink to company URL placed at the bottom of all 2nd quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 3rd quarter sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad with live hyperlink to company URL placed at the bottom of all 3rd quarter Chamber Updates.

  • 4th quarter sponsor - $1,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Banner ad with live hyperlink to company URL placed at the bottom of all 4th quarter Chamber Updates.

• Member Directory Enhanced Listings (online)

  Highlight your business to individuals searching for your services! The Area Chamber online membership directory receives an average of 720 unique 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 Chamber’s online directory (average of 720 unique 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, title events, and committee and board meetings. It receives an average of 1,090 unique visitors per month. The calendar is available at www.iowacityarea.com.

  • Web Calendar Sponsor - $2,000 - 1 of 1 available

    Benefits: Recognition on the Web event calendar page 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 1,090 unique visitors per month.

Other

• Community Relocation Packets

  Be the first to reach companies, visitors, and employees relocating to the Iowa City area. Relocation packet sponsors are highlighted as elite retail or service providers on the Relocation Information section of the Chamber Web site (Receives an average of 390 unique visitors per month). In addition, a limited number of promotional flyers/coupons from member businesses are available in PDF from for download on the page. Sponsors are also featured in relocation packets that are mailed upon request.

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

    Sold to:

    • Mediacom
    • University of Iowa Community Credit Union

    Benefits: Listed as distinguished vendor, including a live hyperlink to company URL, on relocation section of Chamber Web site (average of 390 unique visits per month); downloadable promotional flyer/coupon on relocation section of Chamber Web site (electronic file supplied by company and subject to Chamber approval); enhanced member directory listing to recognize as packet sponsor. Mailed relocation packets are available upon request, and include company logo affixed to back of packet envelope and the opportunity to insert an 8 1/2 x 11, single sheet flyer into packet (flyers supplied by company and subject to Chamber approval). Relocation packet sponsors are limited to one sponsor per industry: banks, real estate agencies, etc.

  • Gold Sponsor - $750 - 7 of 10 available

    Sold to:

    • Allied Van Lines - Maher Brothers Transfer & Storage
    • Verne Folkmann Real Estate
    • Security Abstract

    Benefits: Link to company site from relocation section of Chamber Web site (average of 390 unique visits per month); Mailed relocation packets are available upon request, and sponsors have opportunity to insert an 8 1/2" x 11" single sheet flyer into the packet (flyers supplied by company and subject to Chamber approval). Relocation packet sponsors are limited to one sponsor per industry: banks, real estate agencies, etc.

Chicago Flyer Passenger Rail Initiative

• Chicago Flyer “Club Car” Meeting Sponsor (New in 2009)

  The Chamber is actively lobbying to restore passenger rail service from Iowa City to Chicago. Support the Chamber’s passenger rail initiative and learn the latest Chicago Flyer news by becoming a meeting sponsor. Meetings are held approximately three times a year at the Chamber. Attendance averages 50-75 participants and is open to the public.

  • Chicago Flyer “Club Car” Meeting Sponsor (New in 2009) - $350 - 0 of 1 available

    Sold to:

    • Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

    Benefits: Recognition on Chamber Web calendar and on Chicago Flyer Facebook group; recognition in e-mail invitation distributed to members and rail supporters; signage at meeting.

• Chicago Flyer Update (New in 2009)

  The Chamber is actively lobbying to restore passenger rail service from Iowa City to Chicago. The Chicago Flyer Update allows you to stay “on track” with progress towards securing passenger rail between Iowa City and Chicago. This informative e-mail is distributed monthly to 3,500 chamber members and Chicago Flyer supporters.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Friends of Chicago Flyer (New in 2009)

  Show your support for passenger rail lobbying efforts by becoming a friend of the Chicago Flyer.

  • Friends of Chicago Flyer (New in 2009) - $100 - unlimited

    Sold to:

    • Security Abstract

    Benefits: Recognition on the Chicago Flyer section of Chamber Web site.