Title: Grow your business with us
1Grow your business with us
- Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Promotional Opportunities 2006/2007
2Instructions for growing your business
- Think of your business as a tree. It starts life
as a tiny seed, which needs to be nurtured so
that it can evolve to produce ripe results. But
in order to flourish, even a tree has to promote
itself to ensure it attracts new customers and
generates profits.
3Instructions for growing your business
- If youre looking for opportunities to attract
the right customers and would like to see your
business flourish, then Birmingham Chamber of
Commerce and Industry can help! - We provide a number of unique opportunities for
organisations like yours to work with us and
increase your profile among the local business
community.
4Women Who
- Women Who is an exclusive networking event for
Birmingham - business women of all levels. The bi-monthly
event attracts in - excess of 80 delegates, who come to listen to an
inspirational - business speaker and network with like-minded
business-women. - This established networking event, which is into
its third year of - running, is held over lunch time at local
venues. - Sponsorship opportunities includeBi-monthly
event - 1,500 ( VAT)Annual Lunch - 3,000 (
VAT) - Other promotional opportunities include3m x 2m
exhibition space - 300 ( VAT)Leaflet drop -
80 each ( VAT) - Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including Chamberlink, e-shots and
website. Also includes branding on delegate lists
and badges, an exhibition space in a prime
location and the opportunity to introduce the
speaker.
5Presidents Lunch
- The Presidents lunch is an invitation only event
for a select - group of high profile business people from across
the city. The - event takes place 4 times per year, it includes a
three-course - lunch and the opportunity to listen to a high
profile speaker and - is hosted by the Chamber President.
- Sponsorship opportunities includePresident's
lunch - 2,000 ( VAT) - Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
drop - 80 each ( VAT) - Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including invitation letter,
Chamberlink, e-shots and website. Branding on
delegate lists and badges and an exhibition stand
in a prime location in the luncheon room. Also
includes the opportunity to say the Vote of
Thanks.
6Speed Networking
- Speed Networking, like speed dating, gives you
the opportunity - to make 50 new contacts in 60 minutes.
- Sponsorship opportunities includeSpeed
networking event - 1,000 ( VAT) - Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including Chamberlink, e-shots and
website. Also includes branding on delegate lists
and badges, branding in the networking room, an
exhibition stand in a prime location and the
opportunity to open the event/give a vote of
thanks.
7Members Induction Lunch
- The Members Induction Lunch is a 6 weekly
introduction event - to the Chamber. Members will hear a short
presentation about - how to make the most out of their Chamber
membership. The - events also provides delegates with the
opportunity to network - with other members
- Sponsorship opportunities includeMembers
Induction Lunch - 1,000 ( VAT) - Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
drop - 80 each ( VAT) - Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including invitations, Chamberlink,
e-shots and website. Also includes branding on
delegate lists, badges and websites. Also
includes exhibition space in a prime location,
the opportunity to give a vote of thanks and also
to provide leaflets in the confirmation mailing
and at the event.
8Friday Networking Club
- The Friday Networking Club is an exclusive
members only - networking event that takes place 4 times
throughout the year. - The event attracts a broad range of members,
- both old and new and from a all sectors and
sizes, who are - looking to make new contacts. This high quality
event, now in its - fourth year attracts in excess of 300 delegates
per event. The - event is held over lunchtime at the Hyatt Hotel.
- Sponsorship opportunities includeFriday
Networking Club - 1,500 ( VAT) - Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
drop - 80 each ( VAT) - Exhibition Stand - 300 each ( VAT)
- Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including invitations, Chamberlink,
e-shots and website. Also includes branding on
delegate lists and badges, branding in the
networking room with an exhibition stand in a
prime location and the opportunity to open the
event. - This is a secondary sponsorship opportunity.
The Hyatt Hotel is the primary sponsor of all
2006 Friday Networking Club events.
9Sector Specific
- 4 sector specific events covering, manufacturing,
construction, - professional and financial, Retail Hospitality
to be held over the - year.
- This is a new event further to feedback from our
members. - Sponsorship opportunities includeSector
Specific event - 4,000 ( VAT) - Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including, Chamberlink, e-shots and
website. Also includes branding on delegate lists
and badges, branding in the networking room with
an exhibition stand in a prime location and the
opportunity to open the event/vote of thanks and
provide leaflets in the confirmation mailing and
at the event.
10The New Breakfast Connection
- The New Breakfast Connection is an exclusive
networking - Event that happens 4 times per year. The event
attracts - around 200 delegates from a broad range of
companies - varying in both sector and size.
- Sponsorship opportunities includeThe New
Breakfast Connection event - 5,000 ( VAT) - Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
drop - 80 each ( VAT) - Exhibition Stand - 500 each ( VAT)
- Sponsorship includesBranding on pre-event
marketing including, Chamberlink, e-shots and
website. Also includes branding on delegate lists
and badges, branding in the networking room with
an exhibition stand in a prime location and stage
set.
11Annual Banquet 2007Guest Speaker Mervyn King,
Governor, Bank of England
- The Annual Banquet is the most prestigious events
in - the Chamber events calendar. The event has been
established - for many years and attracts up to 800 delegates.
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- As well as the Chamber Presidents address we are
delighted to - be joined exclusively by the Governor of the Bank
of England - who will address the audience. The event will
take place at the - ICC on Tuesday 23rd January 2007
12Annual Banquet 2007
- Principal Sponsors (x 2) - 20,000 each ( VAT)
- Branding on all pre and post event material
including direct mail, press releases, website,
Chamberlink, e-newsletter, event show guide and
branding at the event. Also a table of 10 at the
Banquet. - Sector area sponsors (x 3) - 5,000 each
(VAT)The main hall will be split into 3 areas
representing our key membership areas. Each
sponsor will receive branding on all relevant pre
and post event material including direct mail,
press releases, website, event show guide and
branding in Conference room. branding within each
sector area and 5 places within the chosen sector
area at the Banquet - Drinks Reception Sponsor - 8,000 (VAT)
- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in drink
reception area. Five places at the Banquet. -
13Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner
2007
- The Annual Conference, Exhibition and Awards
Dinner 2007 is - the largest event in the Chambers calendar. Now
in its second - year, the 2007 event being held on Friday, 2nd
March at the - International Convention Centre (ICC), looks to
be even bigger - and better than 2006. Attracting over 2,000
delegates from - businesses of all sizes and sectors from across
the city and the - West Midlands, the event offers something for
everyone including - an exhibition, Sector Focussed Conference
Sessions, exclusive - networking opportunities as well as an awards
dinner.
14Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2007
- Main sponsor - 30,000 ( VAT)Branding on all
pre and post event material including direct
mail, press releases, website, Chamberlink,
e-newsletter, event show guide and branding at
the event. Also a table of 10 at the gala dinner. - Sector Conference Session Sponsors (x 4) - 5,000
each (VAT)Branding on all relevant pre and post
event material including direct mail, press
releases, website, event show guide and branding
in Conference room. branding on stage and the
opportunity to provide the vote of Thanks
15Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2007
- Gala dinner sponsor - 15,000 ( VAT)
- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in gala
dinner room. A table of ten at the gala dinner
and branding on stage. - Gala dinner drinks reception sponsor - 5,000 (
VAT)- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in drink
reception area. Five places at the gala dinner. - Speed networking sponsors x 4 - 2,500 ( VAT)
Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in the
speed networking room. - Friday Networking Club sponsor - 2,500 ( VAT)
Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in the
Friday Networking Club area.
16Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2007
- Exhibition hall sponsor - 3,000 ( VAT)
- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in the
exhibition hall. - Delegate badge sponsor - 2,000 ( VAT) -Branding
in event show guide and exclusive branding on the
delegate badges. - Delegate bags sponsor - 2,000 ( VAT)Branding
in event show guide and exclusive branding on the
delegate bags. - Show guide - 2,000 ( VAT)
- Branding in event show guide and exclusive
branding on the front page of the show guide
together with the opportunity to provide the back
page advert - Registration area sponsor - 2,000 (VAT)
- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding within the
Registration area.
17Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2007
- Awards Sponsor - 6,000 5 ( VAT)
- 5 awards will be presented at the Gala Awards
Dinner. The categories are - Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Supporting the Volunteer
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Technology Innovation Award
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- Exhibiting opportunities
- 3m x 2m exhibition space - 950 ( VAT)/ 1250
(VAT) non member - Branding and short profile in the event show
guide. - Other promotional opportunities
- Show guide advertising
- Inside front cover - 500 ( VAT)
- Full page - 275 ( VAT)
- Half page - 180 ( VAT)
- Quarter page - 130 ( VAT)
- Delegate bag inserts - 100 ( VAT)
18Other promotional opportunities
- Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry have
a number - of other promotional opportunities available for
you to promote - your business.
- Advertising in bi-annual events calendar from
95 ( VAT)The events calendar promotes all
Chamber events activity in a six month period and
is distributed to some 10,000 businesses. - Advertising on plasma screen from 50 (
VAT)The plasma screen is located in the Chamber
reception area and allows you to promote your
organisation to all visitors. 66 000 per year. - Advertising on e-newsletter from 399 (
VAT)The Chamber e-newsletter is sent to all
members on a monthly basis. - Member2Member ExchangeBronze included in
membership includes standard listing, company
name and contact details. - Silver - 99 ( VAT) as bronze, but with
addition of profile, web link and special
listing. - Gold - 149 ( VAT) as silver, but with
addition of company logo and banner
advertisement. - Sponsored Link - 195 ( VAT)
19Other promotional opportunities
- Member2Member Exchange cont
- Sponsorship of the Member2Member website - 3,000
( VAT) SOLD - Website sponsorship from 2,000 ( VAT)
- www.birmingham-chamber.com receives over 34 000
hits per day. - Events Listing - 250 (VAT)
- Advertise your event on our Events page.
- Member Focus sponsorship - 2,000 (VAT)
- Member focus is our quarterly newsletter sent
out to over 4,000 member contacts. The sponsor
will receive a banner advert on the front page
and the opportunity to provide editorial or an
advert for the back page.
20Host an event
- This is an ideal opportunity for organisations to
promote its - services and expertise to other Chamber Members a
by hosting - an event or seminar.
- Host an event - 1,750 ( VAT) half day/ 2,000
( VAT) Full day - Venue with seating for up to 120 theatre style.
- Event management - delegate bookings, delegate
confirmations and joining instructions, create
delegate badges and event registration. - Promotion - we will provide our logo for
inclusion on your marketing material and a
mailing list for a one of mailing to promote your
event. We will promote your event through a
variety of mediums including Chamberlink,
website, e-newsletter and at other Chamber
Events.
21Host a workshop
- This is an ideal opportunity for organisations to
promote its - services and expertise to other Chamber Members a
by hosting - by hosting a small yet focussed workshop.
- Host an event - 950 ( VAT)
- Venue with seating for up to 45 delegates, full
AV hire, 1 refreshment serving. - Event management - delegate bookings, delegate
confirmations and joining instructions, create
delegate badges and event registration. - Promotion - we will provide our logo for
inclusion on your marketing material and a
mailing list for a one of mailing to promote your
event. We will promote your event through a
variety of mediums including Chamberlink,
website, e-newsletter and at other Chamber
Events.
22Premier
- Strengthen your brand with us.
- A 12 month programme to showcase your companys
products, - services and unique selling points to local
businesses and - establish your name in the community - 7,500 (
VAT) - In addition to the standard membership benefits,
Premier will exclusively - include
- Hosting one event which includes conference room,
display stand, logos on event reception, leaflet
drop and all presentation slides. (Catering,
postage, invitations and parking fees not
included). - Two places annually at our Presidents lunch.
- A space for a 3m x 2m exhibition stand at two
Birmingham Chamber events, either at Friday
Networking Club or Women Who. - A space for a 3m x 2m exhibition stand and two
places at either breakfast, lunch or dinner at
the Annual Conference 2006. - Company leaflets included in delegate bags at all
member induction lunches. - The opportunity to speak at one members induction
lunch throughout the year to describe how you
have benefited from Chamber membership (dates to
be agreed with Chamber representative).
23Premier
- Complimentary Gold package on our Member2Member
Exchange website (www.member2member.co.uk), which
includes a section for company contact details,
150 word profile, weblink, special offers
listing, company logo and banner. - Company video or other promotional media to be
shown randomly on the plasma screen in the
Chamber reception daily for a 12 month period, or
scheduled to promote specific events. - Company logo and link from the events page on the
Chamber website. - Company details included in the 2006 Chamber
directory. - One write up in Chamberlink throughout the year.
- Company logo to be included on the events page of
every issue of Chamberlink - Submission of articles and case studies for
inclusion in our e-newsletter. - Company logo to be included on the Premier
exhibition banner to be taken to every event
throughout the year. - Exclusive networking opportunities
- 10 discount on all chargeable events.
- Dedicated account manager and events
administration - We are happy to look at tailoring the package to
meet your individual needs. - All subject to availability/events
calendar/room availability.
24 IAB
- The Institute of Asian Business (IAB) is a
specialist membership area of Birmingham Chamber
of Commerce and Industry which promotes awareness
of, and facilitates solutions to, the business
needs of its members and the wider Asian Business
Community - IAB Annual Dinner
- The Annual Dinner is the highlight of the IABs
annual events calendar. This prestigious event
attracts over eight hundred business leaders from
throughout the region providing an excellent
platform for organisations who are looking to
target the Asian business community to promote
themselves. - Principal Sponsor - 20,000 ( VAT)
- Branding on all pre and post event material
including direct mail, press releases, website,
Chamberlink, e-newsletter, event show guide and
branding at the event within the room, on the
stage and within the PowerPoint Presentation.
Also a table of 10 at the Dinner and VIP Places
for all 10 guests. - Main Drinks Reception Sponsor - 7,500 (VAT)
- Branding on all relevant pre and post event
material including direct mail, press releases,
website, event show guide and branding in drink
reception area. Five places at the Dinner. -
25IAB
- Annual Dinner Continued
- VIP Reception Sponsor 5,000 ( VAT)
- The VIP reception is exclusive to selected 70
key personnel, as well as the Guest of Honour
and local dignitaries and invited guests The
sponsor will receive branding on all pre and post
event material including direct mail, press
releases, website, Chamberlink, e-newsletter,
event show guide, exclusive branding in the VIP
reception room and space for a pop up stand in
the VIP reception room - Awards Sponsor - 3,000 4 ( VAT)
- 4 awards will be presented at the Gala Awards
Dinner. The categories are - Outstanding Woman in Business Award
- Outstanding Young Business Person of the Year
Award - Outstanding Small Business of the Year Award
- Outstanding International Trade Award
-
- Exhibiting Opportunities (5 spaces ) - 500.00
(VAT) - space for a pop up stand in the reception area
26IAB
- Patron - 7,000 ( VAT)
- In addition to the standard membership benefits,
a Patron will exclusively - benefit from
- Gold listing on Member2Member Exchange
- Six places at the IAB Annual Dinner and access to
VIP room for two persons - Exhibition space at the IAB Annual Dinner
- Two complimentary places at all IAB events.
- Opportunity for speaking slot, as appropriate, at
the Asian festival networking - Company logo, hyperlink and business description
on the IAB website - Company name listed on IAB letterhead and
compliment slips - Company logo printed in every issue of Asian Link
and one company write up annually - Company logo on the signage board in the Chamber
reception area. - Promotion of company on the plasma screen in BCI
reception area - Attendance at Patrons forum dinner and meetings.
- Company logo printed in every issue of Chamber
Link and write up in one issue of the Chamber
Link, subject to the discretion of the Editorial
team. - One complimentary place at two Presidents
Lunches throughout the year - Two places at the Gala dinner at the Annual
Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006.
27IAB
- Premier Member - 3,500 ( VAT)
- In addition to the standard membership benefits,
a Business Partner will exclusively benefit from - A click through advertisement on the
Member2Member Exchange - Silver listing on Member2Member Exchange
- Two places at the IAB Annual Dinner
- One complimentary exhibition space at the at an
IAB Event throughout the year. - Business name listed on the IAB website
- Logo printed in every issue of Asian Link
- Promotion of company on the plasma screen in BCI
reception area - Up to 6 places annually made available free of
charge at chargeable Chamber events (by mutual
agreement) - Opportunity to host/participate in discussions
and debates pertinent to Asian community with
high profile public figures. - Opportunities to host one committee meeting and
one joint workshop