Grow your business with us

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Grow your business with us

• Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Promotional Opportunities 2006/2007

Last updated 23/11/05
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Instructions 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.

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Instructions for growing your business

• 2. Just like businesses, trees have different
  products and they need to make sure they send out
  the right messages to attract the right
  customers. Nuts to attract squirrels, berries for
  the birds and fragrant flowers to attract the
  bees.

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Instructions 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.

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Instructions for growing your business

• Through our wide and varied programme of activity
  we offer a flexible choice of options, to suit
  all business types and budget, including
  sponsorship, exhibiting, advertising and leaflet
  distribution.

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Instructions for growing your business

• 5. So why not plant a seed and watch your
  business grow!

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Women 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.

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Presidents 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 - 3,500 ( 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.

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Speed Networking

• Speed Networking, like speed dating, gives you
  the opportunity
• to make 50 new contacts in 60 minutes. Four speed
  networking
• events are planned for 2006/07 with 2 sessions
  taking place on
• the same day as the Friday Networking Club.
• Sponsorship opportunities includeSpeed
  networking event - 1,500 ( 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.

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Members 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 - 1,500 ( 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.

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Friday 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.

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Sector Specific

• 4 sector specific events covering, manufacturing,
  construction,
• professional and financial, IT/creative 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)
• Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
  drop - 80 each ( VAT)
• Exhibition Stand - 300 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 the
  opportunity to open the event/vote of thanks and
  provide leaflets in the confirmation mailing and
  at the event.

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The 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.

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Sales and Marketing Club

• The Sales and Marketing Club is an exclusive club
  for members
• of Birmingham Chamber. The Sales and Marketing
  Club provide
• sales and marketing advice and knowledge through
  a series of
• monthly seminars, workshops and an online forum.
• Partnership opportunities includeSales and
  Marketing Club - 2,000 ( VAT)
• Other promotional opportunities includeLeaflet
  drop - 80 each ( VAT)
• Partnership 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 and the opportunity to open the
  event/vote of thanks.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• The Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner
  2006 is
• the largest event in the Chambers calendar. Now
  in its second
• year, the 2006 event being held on Friday, 10
  March at the
• International Convention Centre (ICC), looks to
  be even bigger
• and better than 2005. 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, seminars and workshops, exclusive
  networking
• opportunities as well as a gala dinner.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• Main sponsor - 40,000 ( 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.
• Breakfast with the DTI 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 The Breakfast Connection room. Five places at
  The Breakfast Connection and branding on stage.
• Lunch sponsor - 7,500 (VAT) - SOLDBranding on
  all relevant pre and post event material
  including direct mail, press releases, website,
  event show guide and branding in lunch room. A
  table of ten at the lunch and branding on stage.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• Annual banquet sponsor - 25,000 ( VAT) - SOLD
• 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.
• Annual banquet drinks reception sponsor - 5,000
  ( VAT)- SOLD
• 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 - 1,500 ( VAT) -
  SOLDBranding 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)
  SOLDBranding 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.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• Exhibition hall sponsor - 2,000 ( VAT) -
  SOLDBranding on all relevant pre and post event
  material including direct mail, press releases,
  website, event show guide and branding in the
  exhibition hall.
• Women Who sponsor - 2,000 ( VAT)Branding on
  all relevant pre and post event material
  including direct mail, press releases, website,
  event show guide and branding in the Women Who
  room.
• Delegate badge sponsor - 2,000 ( VAT) -
  SOLDBranding in event show guide and exclusive
  branding on the delegate badges.
• Delegate bags sponsor - 1,500 ( VAT)Branding
  in event show guide and exclusive branding on the
  delegate bags.
• Conference room sponsor x 4 - 1,000 (
  VAT)Branding in event show guide and exclusive
  branding in the relevant conference room.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• Spirit Theme Sponsor - 8,000 ( VAT)Branding in
  event show guide and exclusive branding in the
  relevant conference room.
• Show Guide - 1,500 ( VAT) SOLD
• Chill Area - 3,000 ( VAT) - SOLD
• Branding on all relevant pre and post event
  material including direct mail, press releases,
  website, event show guide and branding in the
  chill area.
• Banquet Entertainment - 3,500 ( VAT)
• Branding on all relevant pre and post event
  material including direct mail, press releases,
  website, event show guide and branding at the
  gala dinner.
• Car in Mall - 1,500 ( VAT)
• Branding on all relevant pre and post event
  material including direct mail, press releases,
  website, event show guide and car in the main
  foyer.

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Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner 2006

• Awards Sponsor - 6,000 4 ( VAT) 3 SOLD
• Exhibiting opportunities
• 3m x 2m exhibition space - 750 ( VAT)Branding
  and short profile in the event show guide.
• Other promotional opportunities
• Show guide advertisingInside front cover - 500
  ( VAT)Back cover - 500 ( VAT)Full page -
  275 ( VAT)Half page - 180 ( VAT)Quarter
  page - 130 ( VAT)
• Delegate bag inserts - 80 ( VAT)
• Website page advertising - 150 ( VAT)

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Other 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.
• Advertising on Chamber Update e-shot from 399
  ( VAT)The Chamber Update e-shot is sent to all
  members and subscribers 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)

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Other promotional opportunities

• Member2Member Exchange cont
• Sponsorship of the Member2Member website - 3,000
  ( VAT) SOLD
• Website sponsorship from 2,000 ( VAT)
• www.birmingham-chamber.com

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Host 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-shot and at other Chamber Events.

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Host 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 15 delegates
  including 8 PCs, internet connection, full AV
  hire, 2 refreshment servings.
• 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-shot and at other Chamber Events.

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IAB

• The Institute of Asian Businesses (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 Premier Partner - 3,500 ( VAT)
• In addition to the standard membership benefits,
  a Premier 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)
• 20 discount on advertisement in show guide for
  Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner
  2006.
• 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

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IAB

• Patron - 7,000 ( VAT)
• In addition to the standard membership benefits,
  a Patron will exclusively
• benefit from
• A click through advertisement on the
  Member2Member Exchange
• 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.

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IAB

• 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.
• Company leaflet inserted into the delegate packs
  at the Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala
  Dinner 2006.
• 20 discount on advertisement in show guide for
  Annual Conference, Exhibition and Gala Dinner
  2006.

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Premier

• 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.
• 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).

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Premier

• 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.
• One write up in Chamberlink throughout the year.
• Company logo to be included on the events page of
  every issue of Chamberlink
• 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.