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1 2019 sponsorship opportunities The Building Blocks to creating better business connections

consider becoming a sponsor Here at Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to provide our members the building blocks to a better business.

Despite serving more than 1,300 member organizations employing 150,000 workers, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce works hard to make members feel like top individual priorities.

2 consider becoming a sponsor Here at Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to provide our members the building blocks to a better business. We are your one-stop source for information, advocacy, human resource services, and networking to help employers build their businesses, their dreams, and our economy. Despite serving more than 1,300 member organizations employing 150,000 workers, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce works hard to make members feel like top individual priorities. Rochester Chamber is the voice of business across the ninecounty Finger Lakes region and can be your voice too! I invite you to take that extra step and showcase your business to the community through our highly regarded events. We offer numerous sponsorship opportunities to put your organization s name on our newly energized programs and events. By sponsoring these events, you receive the platform you need to position your company in front of leading business executives and anywhere from 50 to more than 2,000 attendees, depending on the series. This platform allows you to network, build relationships with those leaders, and get noticed; it allows you to take your business to the next level. Enclosed is information detailing event series sponsorship packages at a variety of levels ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 with appropriate benefits attached. Please contact Rochester Chamber Events Director Susan George at (585) or Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com with any questions. We look forward to your support and engagement at our events. Warm Regards, Robert J. Duffy President and Chief Executive Officer

greater rochester chamber of commerce events 2019 EVENT TIME OF YEAR TYPE OF ATTENDEES (MEMBERS) ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE ATHENA Awards January 24 900-1000 biz.

Insights for Small to Mid-size Businesses 25-40 20-35 Chamber Member SPOTlight: FLX Success Stories 20-35 Re: Generation June for Future Leaders: A Half-Day Conference Young Professionals 100-150 GO!

3 greater rochester chamber of commerce events 2019 EVENT TIME OF YEAR TYPE OF ATTENDEES (MEMBERS) ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE ATHENA Awards January biz. Exchange: Professional Development Series Throughout Business Made Social Three Times/Year Chamber Business Throughout Rounds: Executive Perspectives Chamber Throughout Counsel: Legal Insights for Small to Mid-size Businesses Chamber Member SPOTlight: FLX Success Stories Re: Generation June for Future Leaders: A Half-Day Conference Young Professionals GO! Get Fierce. May 15 Get Focused: A Half-Day Career Refuel For Women Policy Matters: Legislative Events Rochester Throughout Chamber Future Leaders: Young Professional Development Series Rochester s Future Leaders Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards November Rochester TRENDS: Chamber Featured Speaker Series Thrice a Year ROC Tech Conference September Throughout Four Times/Year

4 SHOWCASING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH OUR EVENTS PLATFORM Don t miss out on being a 2019 Event Series Sponsor

Check out some of the Rochester and Finger Lakes region s hottest employers on their own turf at these

In their own words, business leaders share success stories on-site where the action happens.

member companies hosting the Chamber Member SPOTlight Sponsorship benefits Showcasing the host company

5 Check out some of the Rochester and Finger Lakes region s hottest employers on their own turf at these Chamber Member SPOTlight visits. In their own words, business leaders share success stories on-site where the action happens. These behind-the-scenes visits are perfect to gain perspective on several of the industry segments powering our region s economy. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for this series 6 Sponsorship fee Sponsored by member companies hosting the Chamber Member SPOTlight Sponsorship benefits Showcasing the host company to Rochester Chamber members and sharing their FLX Success Story Recognition of host company as exclusive underwriting sponsor of the Chamber Member SPOTlight Host company s logo featured prominently on all marketing materials, with a link to company website

No matter your classification in the business world (whether it is an entrepreneur, next generation, professional woman, student, etc.) this quarterly interactive workshop is here to benefit you.

The benefits are immeasurable and sessions stand to serve as discussion starters to carry well beyond the event.

exchange series 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 & 5 tickets to the Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards dinner November 2019 Individual biz.

6 No matter your classification in the business world (whether it is an entrepreneur, next generation, professional woman, student, etc.) this quarterly interactive workshop is here to benefit you. Take the opportunity to obtain essential guidance and advice from experts in their field under the umbrella of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at each session. The benefits are immeasurable and sessions stand to serve as discussion starters to carry well beyond the event. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for this series 6 Sponsorship fee $8,000 Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, website, and media releases Recognition with signage at each biz.exchange series Verbal recognition at all biz.exchange series 2 minute speaking role at all biz.exchange series Display table for company sponsor s marketing materials at all biz.exchange series 5 tickets to all biz.exchange series 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 & 5 tickets to the Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards dinner November 2019 Individual biz.exchange sponsorship fee option (any one biz..exchange event) $1,000 Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, and website Verbal recognition at the biz.exchange event 2 tickets to the biz.exchange event 2 tickets to the Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 and 2 tickets to the ATHENA Awards VIP Reception January 2019 Display sponsor s marketing materials at registration table This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Light food and beverage will be provided to our members attending these biz.exchange series.

7 Who wants to base decisions off of old and outdated issues or topics of interest? Obviously, being aware of the hottest happenings in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region is valuable to our members success and that information is exactly what the Rochester TRENDS series aims to provide. At this series, hear from well-known thought leaders about issues important to business and the community and obtain timely information about trending topics from those in the know. Join us as our Major Sponsor and receive sponsorship recognition at all 3 Rochester TRENDS - Chamber Featured Speaker Series planned for Anticipated attendance Number of Rochester TRENDS series planned for Major sponsor fee $8,000 Sponsorship benefits for Major Sponsor Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, website, and media releases Sponsorship recognition at all 3 Rochester TRENDS Series Display table for sponsor s marketing materials at all Rochester TRENDS Series Verbal recognition at all 3 Rochester TRENDS Series Up to 2 minutes speaking role at all 3 Rochester TRENDS Series 10 tickets to all Rochester TRENDS Series 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 & 5 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards dinner November tickets to Rochester Chamber ATHENA Awards VIP Reception & 5 tickets to ATHENA awards dinner 2019 January 2019 SOLD Individual Rochester TRENDS event sponsorship fee option $1,300 Sponsorship benefits for individual sponsor Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, website, and media releases Company listing at Rochester TRENDS event 2 tickets to the Rochester TRENDS event 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 & 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards dinner November tickets to Rochester Chamber ATHENA Awards VIP Reception & 2 tickets to ATHENA Awards dinner 2019 January 2019 This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Light breakfast, coffee, juice, and water will be provided to our members attending these Chamber featured speaker series.

We leverage the experience of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce board of directors and other regional business leaders for this series.

Topics focus change each event making for expanded opportunities to make executive connections.

8 We leverage the experience of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce board of directors and other regional business leaders for this series. Chamber Business Rounds is a conversation, not a presentation, where participants interact with top executives from across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Topics focus change each event making for expanded opportunities to make executive connections. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for this series 4 Sponsorship fee $4,000 Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, and website Recognition with signage at all Chamber Business Rounds Verbal recognition at all Chamber Business Rounds 2 minute speaking role at all Chamber Business Rounds Hand out/display marketing materials at each Chamber Business Rounds 5 tickets to each Chamber Business Rounds 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 & 4 tickets to the Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards dinner November 2019 Individual Rochester Chamber Business Rounds Sponsorship fee option (any one Rounds) $500 Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, and website Verbal recognition at sponsored Chamber Business Rounds 2 tickets to sponsored Chamber Business Rounds 2 tickets to the Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 and 2 tickets to the ATHENA Awards VIP Reception January 2019 Hand out marketing materials to attendees This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Light breakfast, coffee, juice, and water will be provided.

Chamber Counsel is focused on how to enhance the growth of small to mid-size businesses through informed analysis and management of legal issues.

This is a great opportunity for small to mid-size companies to learn how to be prepared and take steps now to avoid legal pitfalls down the road.

Anticipated attendance 25-30 Number of events planned for 2018 8-10 Chamber Counsel sponsorship fee $500 paid for by presenting law firm Sponsorship benefits

Chamber Counsel event Verbal recognition at sponsored Chamber Counsel event Opportunity to provide attendees with your expert legal advice at the sponsored Chamber

9 Chamber Counsel is focused on how to enhance the growth of small to mid-size businesses through informed analysis and management of legal issues. In each session, an expert attorney educates attendees on an important legal topic that is essential to the future of their organization. This is a great opportunity for small to mid-size companies to learn how to be prepared and take steps now to avoid legal pitfalls down the road. The Chamber Counsel event series is complimentary for all businesses with Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce members receiving priority registration. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for Chamber Counsel sponsorship fee $500 paid for by presenting law firm Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, website, and media releases Recognition with signage at sponsored Chamber Counsel event Verbal recognition at sponsored Chamber Counsel event Opportunity to provide attendees with your expert legal advice at the sponsored Chamber Counsel event Hand out/display marketing materials at sponsored Chamber Counsel event 2 tickets to Rochester Chamber Top 100 VIP Reception October 2019 This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Light breakfast, coffee, juice, and water will be provided.

Have a concern with actions or policies in local, state, or federal government?

members by the Greater Rochester Chamber public policy and advocacy efforts.

10 Have a concern with actions or policies in local, state, or federal government? Then stay tuned to the Rochester Chamber events calendar for Meet Your Legislator receptions and other direct contact opportunities brought to members by the Greater Rochester Chamber public policy and advocacy efforts. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for this series 4 Sponsorship fee $5,000 (multiple sponsors) Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, and website Recognition with signage at each Policy Matters event Verbal recognition at the events Sponsor marketing material placement at all Policy Matters events Access to send five sponsor representatives to each Policy Matters event Expected support at these legislator receptions is provision of light snacks, cash bar, and soft drinks to attending guests.

Today s young professionals are the leaders of tomorrow, and Rochester Chamber is preparing them to help guide the ROC/FLX region into a bright and inclusive future.

11 Today s young professionals are the leaders of tomorrow, and Rochester Chamber is preparing them to help guide the ROC/FLX region into a bright and inclusive future. Future Leaders events provide growth and development opportunities in a fun and social environment designed to create meaningful connections, tap into a wealth of resources, and hone skills needed to succeed and inspire. Anticipated attendance Number of events planned for this series 6 Sponsorship fee $500 (multiple sponsors) Sponsorship benefits Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, and website Recognition with signage at each Future Leaders events Verbal recognition at the events Sponsor marketing material placement at all Future Leaders event Access to send five sponsor representatives to each Future Leaders event This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Refreshments will be provided to members attending Future Leaders events.

Today s young professionals are tomorrow s expert leaders, paving the road to innovation and positive change.

and professionally, it also helps member companies attract, retain, and maximize their talent a key competitive

Available sponsorships and vendor fee Future Leaders Champion (exclusive) $5,000 with benefits attached Future

12 Today s young professionals are tomorrow s expert leaders, paving the road to innovation and positive change. Rochester Chamber created Re:Generation: Empowering Future Leaders (an annual conference) to celebrate and inspire our young members. Not only does this event help YPs learn, grow, and make the crucial connections they need to develop personally and professionally, it also helps member companies attract, retain, and maximize their talent a key competitive advantage in today s business world. Available sponsorships and vendor fee Future Leaders Champion (exclusive) $5,000 with benefits attached Future Leaders Visionary (unlimited) $2,000 with benefits attached Future Leaders Ignitor (unlimited) $1,000 with benefits attached Vendor Showcase and conference access for two Future Leaders $100 FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP CONTACT SUSAN GEORGE SUSAN.GEORGE@GREATERROCHESTERCHAMBER.COM

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What better way to recognize the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester Region than the annual Rochester Chamber Top 100?

entrepreneurial spirit and success characterizing the Rochester area. The business casual event includes a general cocktail reception and vendor showcase, awards presentation, and entertainment.

14 What better way to recognize the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester Region than the annual Rochester Chamber Top 100? Hosted by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with KPMG LLP, this distinguished program serves to recognize and boost awareness of the businesses that are responsible for the strong entrepreneurial spirit and success characterizing the Rochester area. The business casual event includes a general cocktail reception and vendor showcase, awards presentation, and entertainment. The Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards program is an opportunity to position your company in front of leading business executives and is an ideal environment to network and build relationships with those leaders. Available sponsorships Presenting sponsor (exclusive) $25,000 with benefits attached reception sponsor (exclusive) $15,000 with benefits attached Top 100 executives reception sponsor (unlimited) $12,000 with benefits attached Community initiative sponsor (unlimited) $10,500 with benefits attached Premier sponsor (unlimited) $10,000 with benefits attached Corporate sponsor (unlimited) $5,000 with benefits attached Supporting sponsor (unlimited) $2,500 with benefits attached FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP CONTACT SUSAN GEORGE SUSAN.GEORGE@GREATERROCHESTERCHAMBER.COM

15 ATHENA international awards

2019 ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Founded in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, the ATHENA Awards Program was just too good to not introduce to the Rochester Community.

This internationally-lauded program has the ultimate goal of inspiring women to attain excellence within their professional lives and the program succeeds in doing so through the recognition of

16 2019 ATHENA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Founded in Lansing, Michigan in 1982, the ATHENA Awards Program was just too good to not introduce to the Rochester Community. Thus, it was launched by Rochester Chamber in partnership with its affiliate, the Women s Council, in This internationally-lauded program has the ultimate goal of inspiring women to attain excellence within their professional lives and the program succeeds in doing so through the recognition of distinguished women leaders, young professionals, and organizations aimed at mentoring women. Since 1982, more than 7,000 top leaders in over 500 communities have received this prestigious ATHENA Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives. Join us a sponsor and showcase your business to Rochester s leading businesses who honor their women leaders in the nine county finger lakes region. Available sponsorships Presenting sponsor (exclusive) $10,000 with benefits attached ATHENA young professional sponsor (exclusive) $8,000 with benefits attached ATHENA organization award sponsor (exclusive) $8,000 with benefits attached VIP reception sponsor (exclusive) $6,000 with benefits attached Premier sponsor (unlimited) $5,000 with benefits attached Sustaining sponsor (unlimited) $2,500 with benefits attached Table sponsor (unlimited) $1,500 with benefits attached FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP CONTACT SUSAN GEORGE SUSAN.GEORGE@GREATERROCHESTERCHAMBER.COM

Get your Game On ( GO ) at this half-day event focused on breaking barriers, finding your voice, learning from others who ve crushed the glass ceiling and overcome obstacles, and hearing some honest

You ll walk away with key strategies and tangible takeaways designed to help you become a stronger communicator, a more confident professional, and an effective, focused leader at whatever stage of

17 Get your Game On ( GO ) at this half-day event focused on breaking barriers, finding your voice, learning from others who ve crushed the glass ceiling and overcome obstacles, and hearing some honest answers (and solutions) about what s facing profes-sional women today. You ll walk away with key strategies and tangible takeaways designed to help you become a stronger communicator, a more confident professional, and an effective, focused leader at whatever stage of career you re in or aspiring to be. Want to make an impact, identify your strengths, and focus on your next steps - all with an amazing group of professional women ready to get their GO? Then mark your calendars for this fun, interactive, and unique event by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women s Council affiliate! Available sponsorships Major Sponsor $2,500 (limited to 2 sponsors) Listing as underwriting sponsor on all event publicity including blasts, newsletter, website, and media releases Recognition with signage at the event Verbal recognition at the event 2 minute speaking role at the event Display table for company sponsor s marketing materials at the event 10 tickets to the event Supporting Sponsor $500 (multiple sponsors) Listing as supporting sponsor on materials distributed at the event Verbal recognition at the event 2 tickets to the event This sponsorship fee is all-inclusive. Breakfast and an optional lunch will be provided to our members attending the event.

2019 ROC TECH CONFERENCE The landscape of technology is changing by the second, requiring everyone to hit

The 2019 ROC Tech Conference is your choice to experience Rochester s diverse technology community up close

Hear from local businesses on everything from future technology trends to retaining toplevel tech talent.

18 2019 ROC TECH CONFERENCE The landscape of technology is changing by the second, requiring everyone to hit the refresh button and start transforming their business. The 2019 ROC Tech Conference is your choice to experience Rochester s diverse technology community up close and personal. Hear from local businesses on everything from future technology trends to retaining toplevel tech talent. Now is the time for all of us to listen, learn, and evolve...together! Sponsorships available at Stay tuned! More details to follow Save the date Thursday, September 12, 2019 Rochester Riverside Convention Center 7:30am - 2:00pm

19 THANK YOU to our 2018 event series sponsors 13WHAM ABC, Fox Rochester and CW Rochester 92.5 WBEE AT&T Delta Air Lines Dixon Schwabl ESL Federal Credit Union AVANI Technology Solutions, Inc. Executive Education at RIT s Saunders College of Business Canadian Consulate Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Constellation Brands Five Star Bank CMI Communications Floreano Convention Center D&C SPONSORSHIPS SELL OUT QUICKLY! Susan George Director, Events & Affiliate Relations susan.george@greaterrochesterchamber.com 150 State Street greaterrochesterchamber.com

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Annual Program Sponsorship

Annual Program Sponsorship Metro EDGE inspires and empowers its members to drive the culture, development and conversations branding this region as the place for young professionals with a thriving environment