2007 Event Sponsorships

Chamber Annual Awards Banquet - Friday, May 9th

Major Sponsor $1,000

• Opportunity for a representative from your company has 2-3 minutes at the podium during the evening ceremonies
• Company logo on invitation, program and on PowerPoint
• Opportunity to display promotional and informational materials at the banquet
• Opportunity to have up to two banners present at the dinner
• A table of eight to the event which includes full buffet dinner
• Free advertising insert (up to one 8.5" x 11" page) in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter to over 450 businesses
• Acknowledgement in all newspaper advertising

Supporting Sponsor $500 – Oxford Networks & W.J. Wheeler & Co., Inc.

• Opportunity to display promotional and informational materials at the banquet
• Four complimentary tickets to the event which includes full buffet dinner
• Mention in program and from podium by the Emcee
• Acknowledgement in all newspaper press releases

16th Annual Art Fair on the Common, Saturday, July 5th

Official Title Sponsor $2,000 – Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

• 14' x 14' booth space to advertise your company and display information at event
• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster, program and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as our Title Sponsor
• Primary presence in all advertising for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Title Sponsor
• Framed 19th annual Art Fair 2008 poster presented to you for your office or lobby

Entertainment Sponsor $1000

• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster, and program advertising the event
• Three complimentary Art Fair posters
• A free advertising insert (up to one 8.5" x 11" page) in the Bethel area chamber's bi-monthly newsletter to over 450 businesses
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as our Entertainment Sponsor
• A booth on the common to promote your products
• Presence in all advertising for the event

Youth Activity Sponsor $800

• Company banner(s) (provided by you) at Youth Area
• Your business name and logo on event poster and program advertising the event
• Name and logo on event flyers, and press releases for the event
• Name on our web site event page for the Art Fair, specific to support of the youth activities
• Presence in all advertising/press releases for Art Fair
• Two complimentary Art Fair posters

Premier Sponsor $500

• Your business name and logo on event poster and program advertising the event
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as our Premier Sponsor
• Presence in all advertising/press releases for the event
• Two complimentary Art Fair posters

Supporting Sponsor $250

• Your business name on program as a supporting sponsor
• Your company name on event web site as a supporting sponsor Mention in press releases
• One complimentary Art Fair poster

18th Annual Golf Classic, Monday, July 14, 2008                                                                   Bethel Inn Resort

Official Title Sponsor $3000- taken Constellation NewEnergy

• Distinction of having Annual Golf Classic named for your company (ex. Your Company Golf Classic)
• Team tournament entry (foursome) and first team to start on the first tee. This includes luncheon and awards reception
• Your company name and logo on our event website, which is part of the www.bethelmaine.com site
• A company flyer inserted in our newsletter to our mailing list of 450 companies
• Your company name on all tee signs
• Your banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the start area and awards ceremony.
• An opportunity to present awards/trophies to the winning teams and to be included in all photographs
• Opportunity to present promotional products at event

Major Sponsor $2000 – 3 spaces total, one taken:  Coca-Cola Bottling Co

• One tournament entry for a team of four. This includes luncheon and awards reception.
• Your company name on the event program as a Major Sponsor
• Your company name on our event website, within the www.bethelmaine.com site
• A company flyer inserted in our newsletter to our mailing list of 450 companies
• Your banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the start area and awards ceremony.
• An invitation to the pre-tournament sponsor luncheon
• Opportunity to present promotional products at event

Luncheon Sponsor $1,000 – 2 space total, one taken NewPage Corporation

• One tournament entry for a team of four. This includes luncheon and awards reception
• Your company name on the event program as the Luncheon Sponsor
• Your company name on signs placed on all the lunch tables
• Your company name on our event web site, within the www.bethelmaine.com site
• Your banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the start area and awards ceremony.
• Opportunity to present promotional materials at each lunch table

Gold Sponsor $600 – 30 spaces total

• One tournament entry for a team of four. This includes luncheon and awards reception.
• Your banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the start area and awards ceremony.
• Your company named as a Gold Sponsor on the event website, within the www.bethelmaine.com site
• Opportunity to give promotional products at event

Hole-in-One Sponsor

$250 (4 spots)

• Company name on tournament signs as hole-in-one sponsor
• Opportunity to give promotional products for event
• Company name on tee sign on sponsored hole
• Two tickets to luncheon and awards ceremony

Tee Sign Sponsor

$100

• Golf tee sign promoting your company
• Company name mentioned in newspaper & newsletter thank you ads

Mollyockett Day Classic Road Race, Saturday, July 19th

Official Title Sponsor $1000 – Kennett Realty

• Distinction of the event named for your company (ex. Your Company Mollyockett Day Classic)
• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the event
• Event t-shirt with your company name as the only presence on the front
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as Title Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Title Sponsor and opportunity to help with awards ceremony
• Four weekly e-notice insertions for sales promotions of your choice

Presenting Sponsor $500

• Your company logo displayed on the back of the race t-shirt (1/2 size of title sponsor)
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as a Presenting Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as a Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor $250

• Your company logo displayed on the back of the race t-shirt (1/4 size of title sponsor)
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Mention in all newspaper press for the event

Mollyockett Day Duck Race, July 19th

Major Sponsor $500

• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the event Option to give a prize to the race
• Your business name on all raffle tickets, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as the Major Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Major Sponsor

Prize Sponsor

In-kind gifts

• Opportunity to provide prizes to duck race winners
• Presence in newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Prize Sponsor
• Your business name on flyers advertising the event

Mollyockett Day Lobster Booth, July 19th

Major Sponsor $1,000

• A banner (provided by you) displayed on the booth
• Your business name on event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 members
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as the Major Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Major Sponsor

17th Annual Maine State Triathlon Classic & Aquabike - Sunday, August 3rd^th & Kid’s Triathlon, Saturday, August 2nd

Official Title Sponsor $5,000

• Distinction of the event named for your company (ex. Your Company Maine State Triathlon)
• Banners (provided by you) prominently displayed at each leg of the event
• Event t-shirt with your company name and logo as the only presence on the front
• Opportunity to provide prizes to race winners
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as Title Sponsor
• Opportunity to attend the event and speak at awards presentation
• Advertised through New England Runner, Running Times, and Internet race sites.
• Presence in all newspaper and internet press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Title Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor – $2,000 -Oxford Networks

• Banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at event finish
• Your company name and logo on event t-shirt.(1/2 size of title sponsor)
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as Presenting Sponsor
• Advertised through Active.com New England Runner and other Internet race sites
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Opportunity to provide prizes to race winners
• Acknowledgement at the event as Presenting Sponsor

Leg Sponsor - $1,000 – Powerade

• Banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at one of the transition areas 
• Your company name and logo on event t-shirt. (1/4 size of the title)
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as Leg Sponsor
• Advertised through Active.com New England Runner and other Internet race sites
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Opportunity to provide prizes to race winners
• Acknowledgement at the event as Leg Sponsor

Prize Sponsor

In-kind gifts

• Opportunity to provide prizes to race winners at event
• Presence in the post event newspaper thank you ad
• Acknowledgement at the event as Prize Sponsor

11th Annual Bethel Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-Off,                Saturday, Sept. 20th

Official Title Sponsor $2000

• Distinction of presenting the event (ex. 8th Annual Harvest Fest presented by your company)
• Unlimited booth space to advertise your company and display information at event
• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on all applications, event poster, program and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's bi-monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as our Title Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Title Sponsor
• Up to 20 tickets for the Chowdah Cook-off

Entertainment Sponsor $1000 – Allen’s Coffee Brandy

• Booth space to advertise your company and display information at event
• A banner (provided by you) displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on event poster, all applications, programs and flyers advertising the event
• Free advertising insert in the Bethel chamber's monthly newsletter mailed to over 450 businesses
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as our Entertainment Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Entertainment Sponsor
• Up to 10 tickets for the Chowdah Cook-off

Chowdah Sponsor $1000

• 14' x 14' booth space to advertise your company and display information at event
• A banner (provided by you) displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on event poster, all applications, programs and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as our Chowdah Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event
• Acknowledgement at the event as Chowdah Sponsor
• Opportunity to speak at the awards ceremony and present trophies
• Up to 20 tickets for the Chowdah Cook-off

Youth Activity & Wagon Ride Sponsor – Oxford Networks

• Banner for your business in youth activity area
• Your business name and logo on event poster, programs and flyers advertising the event
• Company name on our web site event page for the Harvest Fest Company banner (provided by you) at Youth Tent
• Presence in all newspaper and television press for Harvest Fest

Supporting Sponsor $500

• A banner (provided by you) displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on event poster, program and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name on our web site event page promoting you as our Supporting Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper advertising for the event

Local Wares Fair, Friday, November 28th

Major Sponsor $500

• A banner (provided by you) displayed at the event
• Your business name and logo on event poster, program and flyers advertising the event
• Your company name and logo on our web site event page promoting you as our Major Sponsor
• Presence in all newspaper advertising for the event
• Booth space to advertise your company and display information at event

Country Christmas in Bethel
November 28th - December 24th

Taste of Bethel - $500

• The event is referred to as the Annual Taste of Bethel sponsored by "your company"
• Your banners (provided by you) is displayed outside & inside the event at Telstar H.S.
• Your company is the sole sponsor of this event
• Your name on all posters, advertising & press releases about the event
• Your name on the Horse-drawn wagon rides on that day (from 2 - 4 pm in Bethel Village)

Wagon Ride Sponsor $250 (each wagon ride weekend)

• A banner (provided by you) prominently displayed on the horse-drawn wagon which runs throughout the village on weekends
• Presence in all newspaper press for the event

The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c) 6 corporation, therefore your sponsorship may be deductible as a business marketing expense.