Welcome To Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Contact Breakfast - monthly
Held the third Wednesday of every month at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel at 7:30 a.m. with average of 250 guests. Includes five complimentary reservations with one representative seated on dais; Sponsor banner displayed prominently; door prize and promotional items provided by sponsor for distribution at each place setting. Announcements on major local radio stations prior to breakfast.

Business After Hours - monthly
Event held at member restaurant; acknowledgment at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; Door prize awarded; promotional items provided by the sponsor may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 125 guests.

Business Forum - eight months
Held at the Chamber Conference Room. Includes continental breakfast for guests and speaker; sponsor logo in The Bottom Line; sponsor logo and links on Web site; acknowledgment at Business Forum; promotional items provided by the sponsor may be distributed; sponsor banner displayed.

Network with a Purpose Workshop - quarterly
shared sponsorship
Members of the Ambassador Committee act as facilitators and coaches, providing networking tips especially for new members. Two hour program includes complete buffet breakfast for approximately 40 guests (includes sponsor reps, facilitators, and coaches); sponsor logo on 300 postcard invitations mailed to new members; sponsor logo on portfolio containing reference materials for all guests; banner prominently displayed at event; sponsor promotional items may be distributed at event.

New Member Luncheon - quarterly
Invitations mailed to new members with sponsor acknowledgment; includes lunch for approximately 35 guests and two sponsor representatives; acknowledgment at luncheon with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed.

Legislative Action Luncheon - quarterly
Invitations mailed with sponsor acknowledgment: promotional items may be distributed at event. Sponsor banner displayed. Attendance approximately 40 guests.

Business Institute
Sponsor provides complimentary Fall seminar for up to 60 business entrepreneurs; sponsor recognized at seminar and present to promote product services; sponsor’s banner and promotional materials displayed at seminar; sponsor logo on all registration forms as well as Certificates of Completion, mention in Showcase of Champions supplement.

Maximize Your Membership - semi-annual
shared sponsorship (each)
Seminar provided to new members reviewing their marketing and advertising opportunities through the Chamber; postcard invitations mailed to new members with sponsor logo; continental breakfast for approximately 35 guests and sponsor representatives; acknowledgment at breakfast with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed.

Speed Networking - semi-annual
shared sponsorship (each)
Speed dating format where guests are able to meet one another and exchange business cards; continental breakfast; sponsor representative acknowledged at event with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed.

PREMIER EVENT OF THE YEAR
Annual Gala (FEBRUARY)
Platinum
Priority placement of full page ad in gala program; Sponsor acknowledgment on save-the-date cards mailed to entire membership, plus promotion listed below; corporate table of 12.
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Full page ad in gala program and 2 tickets.
Gift Sponsor
Full page ad in program and 2 tickets.
Band sponsor
Full page ad in program and 2 tickets.
Centerpiece sponsor
1/2 page ad in program and 2 tickets.
*All sponsorships include logo on formal invitations mailed to entire membership; guest appearance on Chamber radio shows.
Program Ads
Full Page Ad
Half Page Ad
Business Card Ad
Corporate table $2,500
1/4 page ad in gala program

Go Red For Women (FEBRUARY)
Special Business After Hours held at a member restaurant by the riverfront in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the NYS Bridge Authority to kick off Heart Month and the Go Red for Women campaign. Women dignitaries will flip a giant switch to dramatically turn the bridge lights to red and a fireworks display will follow. Acknowledgment of sponsor at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; door prize awarded; promotional items may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 100 guests.

United States Air Force Band

Upon availability; call for more information.

College Shadow Day - “The Real World” (APRIL)
Opportunity for college students (from our local colleges) to associate with invited Chamber members in various areas of business, education, and government. Half day program begins at Contact Breakfast where sponsor will be recognized and concludes with lunch at the associated college. Sponsor recognition in portfolio distributed to each student and mentor; banner displayed at luncheon; sponsor mention on letters of invitation to selected Chamber member executives.

Golf Mentoring Day (MAY)
shared sponsorship (each)
Includes half-day of golf for two sponsor reps. Reps participate with Chamber members as they mentor 36 students from Poughkeepsie High School at a pre-selected golf course. Includes lunch for all participants; banner displayed prominently; sponsor mention on invitations to selected Chamber member executives.

Breakfast of Champions (JUNE)
Platinum shared sponsorship (each)
Complimentary event with an average attendance of over 1,400 guests. Each sponsor is provided with a booth to exhibit their services and products and provide door prizes; sponsor’s banner is prominently displayed; sponsor logo will appear on all complimentary tickets; mention of sponsors in event program distributed to guests; promotional announcements and guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows, an insert in the Bottom Line newsletter, as well as announcements on major local radio stations and live promotion daily one week prior to event.

Floating Business Break (JUNE)
Platinum shared sponsorship
Three hour Hudson River boat ride; DJ entertainment; light buffet dinner; 4 complimentary tickets for each sponsor; sponsors’ banners displayed on boat; Coverage in The Bottom Line before and after event; sponsor’s logo on all tickets; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows as well as announcements on major local radio stations. Capacity based on boat size.

Balloon Festival (JULY)
PREMIER EVENT SPONSOR
EVENT shared sponsorship
FIREWORKS SPONSOR
HOTLINE SPONSOR
*All of the sponsorships above include a hot air balloon and a balloon ride for two passengers
VIP DINNER SPONSOR
BALLOON SPONSORS
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
Bike Race (Poughkeepsie Criterium)
Gold (Hospitality Tent Sponsor)
Silver (Individual Race Sponsor)
Includes ad in supplement provided by the Poughkeepsie Journal, inserted in 44,000 daily papers one week prior to the event; 5,000 supplements to be distributed to all tourism information centers; special recognition at the August Contact Breakfast; promotional announcements and guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows; announcements on major local radio stations and live promotion daily one week prior to event; sponsor banner prominently displayed during event.

Scenic Grand Tour (SEPTEMBER)
Platinum shared sponsorship
Includes evening hors d’oeuvres for guests and two sponsor representatives; sponsor’s banner prominently displayed at final destination of tour where representatives are acknowledged and have an opportunity to provide information on their products and services; sponsor logos on flyers distributed to all previous tour guests and designated tourism locations throughout Dutchess County; announcements on major local radio stations.

Think Pink/Breast Cancer Awareness (OCTOBER)
This event is held at a member restaurant by the riverfront in conjuction with the American Cancer Society and the NYS Bridge Authority, special Business After Hours to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The bridge will be lit in pink and a fireworks display will follow. Acknowledgment of sponsor at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; door prize awarded; promotional items may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 100 guests.

Showcase of Champions Trade Show (OCTOBER)
Platinum
(Includes guest suite and full page ad )
Gold (Seminar / CHEF SHOWCASE sponsor)
(includes guest suite for seminars, double booth and 3/4 page ad)
Silver (Includes double booth and ½ page ad)
Exhibitors (Includes 1/8 page ad)
Event provided FREE to community by sponsors, with an average attendance of 1,500; sponsor logos appear on all tickets (either mailed or downloaded from Web site); live promotion daily one week prior to event on major local radio stations; sponsor logos on all print ads in local media publications prior to event; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows.
All sponsors and exhibitors receive an ad in supplement produced by the Poughkeepsie Journal and inserted in their daily paper one week prior to the event, with a distribution of over 44,000. Overrun of 5,000 distributed to all trade show attendees and continued distribution throughout the year in new member packages. Complimentary lunch for exhibitor and sponsor representatives.

DCRCOC Foundation Events

Cosimo DiBrizzi Celebrity Servers Dinner (APRIL)

HEAD WAITER (includes table of 6)
MAITRE D’ (includes table of 6)
WINE STEWARD (includes table of 6)
Includes dinner; sponsor logo on menu inserted in The Bottom Line the month prior to the event and distributed to all dinner guests; banner displayed prominently; public acknowledgment at event as well as recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast.
INDIVIDUAL GUEST
Celebrity Waiter (includes table of 6)

Bowling Tournament (MAY)
Platinum (Includes team of four players)
GIFT (Dinner Sponsor)
Silver (Lane Sponsor )
Team (Team of 4 players)
Single Bowler
Sponsor logos on inserts in the March issue of The Bottom Line; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows; recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast; sponsor’s logo on all registration forms distributed at monthly events prior to the event; sponsor’s banner prominently displayed during event; radio announcements on major local radio stations.

Reverse Drawing (AUGUST)
A pre-determined number of tickets are sold where the winner of the final ticket drawn will win a grand prize (which is also pre-determined). Several members sponsor the grand prize to cover its cost and are recognized through print media and the Internet provided by the Chamber along with opportunities in our “Side Dishes”. All proceeds from the sponsorships and tickets sold go to the Chamber Foundation Scholarship Fund.

8th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament (SEPTEMBER)
Platinum (includes foursome, hors d’oeuvres and open bar for all players)
Gold (three sponsors)( lunch for all players or two beverage carts or putting contest; includes foursome)
Silver (two sponsors) (includes putting green or driving range)
TROPHY
Tee and Green Signs
Sponsor logos on all registration forms inserted in the July issue of The Bottom Line, as well as distribution throughout prior month’s Contact Breakfasts; acknowledgment at all Chamber events prior to the event; sponsor logos on all programs distributed on day of event to all players; sponsors’ banners displayed prominently throughout facility during event; public acknowledgment at event as well as recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows.

Athena Awards (DECEMBER)
Recognizes and honors outstanding business and professional individuals for excellence in their chosen field, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills.
Several levels of sponsorships available. Sponsors are recognized in a special supplement inserted in the Poughkeepsie Journal prior to the Awards Brunch in addition to various marketing opportunities provided in our “Side Dishes”.
All Marketing Opportunities listed below include publicity in The Bottom Line, press releases, promotional announcements on Chamber radio shows prior to event, live promotion once a week on one of Dutchess County’s major radio stations promoting the month’s events and sponsors; Web page promotions and links to sponsor’s Web page; announcements on Chamber’s Internet radio station, www.poughkeepsieradio.com; acknowledgment of sponsorship at all Chamber functions prior to event as well as at event.

Newsletter Inserts (inserted in The Bottom Line)

Provide 2000 copies for distribution

Chamber designs, prints, distributes 2000 copies

Chamber Web Site Banner Ads (www.dutchesscountyregionachamber.org)
Annual (All categories)
Includes design of banner ad through our webmaster, providing a link to sponsor’s Web site and/or email address. (Over 6,000,000 hits in 2007)
logo WITH membership listing
One time charge

Government Guide
Platinum (full outside back cover)
Gold (full inside front or back cover)
Silver (half page ad inside of guide)
Distribution of 3,000 guides in all relocation and new member packages throughout the year. Guide is also available on the Web site with link to sponsor’s Web page.

Custom Ribbon Cuttings
Promotion of your ribbon cutting in The Bottom Line, on the Community Calendar on our Web site, in the weekly e-mails to the membership; mention on the weekly Chamber radio shows; postcard invitations are produced, mailed; follow-up phone calls are made. Cost is $25 for a design fee and $2.00 per postcard printed and mailed with RSVP service.

Relocation/Tourism Packages (annual)
Relocation tourism packages are mailed weekly with general information about the Hudson Valley and our Chamber. Individual members provide brochures for inclusion in the packets. A list of names and addresses of recipients is available upon request.

Subscription to membership list
(List on cd with one free update within a year’s time)
Membership list on labels
CUSTOM Membership list (hardcopy)
(lists do not include e-mail addresses; plus sales tax).

New Member Insert - quarterly
Each month new members are listed on a printed insert (2,000 printed each month) and posted on special page on the Web site. Sponsor’s banner on each printed insert as well as on the Web site page.


	Marketing Opportunities Contact Breakfast - monthly Held the third Wednesday of every month at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel at 7:30 a.m. with average of 250 guests. Includes five complimentary reservations with one representative seated on dais; Sponsor banner displayed prominently; door prize and promotional items provided by sponsor for distribution at each place setting. Announcements on major local radio stations prior to breakfast. Business After Hours - monthly Event held at member restaurant; acknowledgment at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; Door prize awarded; promotional items provided by the sponsor may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 125 guests. Business Forum - eight months Held at the Chamber Conference Room. Includes continental breakfast for guests and speaker; sponsor logo in The Bottom Line; sponsor logo and links on Web site; acknowledgment at Business Forum; promotional items provided by the sponsor may be distributed; sponsor banner displayed. Network with a Purpose Workshop - quarterly shared sponsorship Members of the Ambassador Committee act as facilitators and coaches, providing networking tips especially for new members. Two hour program includes complete buffet breakfast for approximately 40 guests (includes sponsor reps, facilitators, and coaches); sponsor logo on 300 postcard invitations mailed to new members; sponsor logo on portfolio containing reference materials for all guests; banner prominently displayed at event; sponsor promotional items may be distributed at event. New Member Luncheon - quarterly Invitations mailed to new members with sponsor acknowledgment; includes lunch for approximately 35 guests and two sponsor representatives; acknowledgment at luncheon with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed. Legislative Action Luncheon - quarterly Invitations mailed with sponsor acknowledgment: promotional items may be distributed at event. Sponsor banner displayed. Attendance approximately 40 guests. Business Institute Sponsor provides complimentary Fall seminar for up to 60 business entrepreneurs; sponsor recognized at seminar and present to promote product services; sponsor’s banner and promotional materials displayed at seminar; sponsor logo on all registration forms as well as Certificates of Completion, mention in Showcase of Champions supplement. Maximize Your Membership - semi-annual shared sponsorship (each) Seminar provided to new members reviewing their marketing and advertising opportunities through the Chamber; postcard invitations mailed to new members with sponsor logo; continental breakfast for approximately 35 guests and sponsor representatives; acknowledgment at breakfast with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed. Speed Networking - semi-annual shared sponsorship (each) Speed dating format where guests are able to meet one another and exchange business cards; continental breakfast; sponsor representative acknowledged at event with opportunity to speak and distribute promotional items. Sponsor banner displayed. PREMIER EVENT OF THE YEAR Annual Gala (FEBRUARY) Platinum Priority placement of full page ad in gala program; Sponsor acknowledgment on save-the-date cards mailed to entire membership, plus promotion listed below; corporate table of 12. Cocktail Reception Sponsor Full page ad in gala program and 2 tickets. Gift Sponsor Full page ad in program and 2 tickets. Band sponsor Full page ad in program and 2 tickets. Centerpiece sponsor 1/2 page ad in program and 2 tickets. All sponsorships include logo on formal invitations mailed to entire membership; guest appearance on Chamber radio shows. Program Ads Full Page Ad Half Page Ad Business Card Ad Corporate table $2,500 1/4 page ad in gala program Go Red For Women (FEBRUARY)* Special Business After Hours held at a member restaurant by the riverfront in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the NYS Bridge Authority to kick off Heart Month and the Go Red for Women campaign. Women dignitaries will flip a giant switch to dramatically turn the bridge lights to red and a fireworks display will follow. Acknowledgment of sponsor at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; door prize awarded; promotional items may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 100 guests. United States Air Force Band Upon availability; call for more information. College Shadow Day - “The Real World” (APRIL) Opportunity for college students (from our local colleges) to associate with invited Chamber members in various areas of business, education, and government. Half day program begins at Contact Breakfast where sponsor will be recognized and concludes with lunch at the associated college. Sponsor recognition in portfolio distributed to each student and mentor; banner displayed at luncheon; sponsor mention on letters of invitation to selected Chamber member executives. Golf Mentoring Day (MAY) shared sponsorship (each) Includes half-day of golf for two sponsor reps. Reps participate with Chamber members as they mentor 36 students from Poughkeepsie High School at a pre-selected golf course. Includes lunch for all participants; banner displayed prominently; sponsor mention on invitations to selected Chamber member executives. Breakfast of Champions (JUNE) Platinum shared sponsorship (each) Complimentary event with an average attendance of over 1,400 guests. Each sponsor is provided with a booth to exhibit their services and products and provide door prizes; sponsor’s banner is prominently displayed; sponsor logo will appear on all complimentary tickets; mention of sponsors in event program distributed to guests; promotional announcements and guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows, an insert in the Bottom Line newsletter, as well as announcements on major local radio stations and live promotion daily one week prior to event. Floating Business Break (JUNE) Platinum shared sponsorship Three hour Hudson River boat ride; DJ entertainment; light buffet dinner; 4 complimentary tickets for each sponsor; sponsors’ banners displayed on boat; Coverage in The Bottom Line before and after event; sponsor’s logo on all tickets; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows as well as announcements on major local radio stations. Capacity based on boat size. Balloon Festival (JULY) PREMIER EVENT SPONSOR EVENT shared sponsorship FIREWORKS SPONSOR HOTLINE SPONSOR All of the sponsorships above include a hot air balloon and a balloon ride for two passengers VIP DINNER SPONSOR BALLOON SPONSORS EVENING ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR Bike Race (Poughkeepsie Criterium) Gold (Hospitality Tent Sponsor) Silver (Individual Race Sponsor) Includes ad in supplement provided by the Poughkeepsie Journal, inserted in 44,000 daily papers one week prior to the event; 5,000 supplements to be distributed to all tourism information centers; special recognition at the August Contact Breakfast; promotional announcements and guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows; announcements on major local radio stations and live promotion daily one week prior to event; sponsor banner prominently displayed during event. Scenic Grand Tour (SEPTEMBER)* Platinum shared sponsorship Includes evening hors d’oeuvres for guests and two sponsor representatives; sponsor’s banner prominently displayed at final destination of tour where representatives are acknowledged and have an opportunity to provide information on their products and services; sponsor logos on flyers distributed to all previous tour guests and designated tourism locations throughout Dutchess County; announcements on major local radio stations. Think Pink/Breast Cancer Awareness (OCTOBER) This event is held at a member restaurant by the riverfront in conjuction with the American Cancer Society and the NYS Bridge Authority, special Business After Hours to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The bridge will be lit in pink and a fireworks display will follow. Acknowledgment of sponsor at event and opportunity to speak; sponsor banner displayed; door prize awarded; promotional items may be distributed at event. Average attendance: 100 guests. Showcase of Champions Trade Show (OCTOBER) Platinum (Includes guest suite and full page ad ) Gold (Seminar / CHEF SHOWCASE sponsor) (includes guest suite for seminars, double booth and 3/4 page ad) Silver (Includes double booth and ½ page ad) Exhibitors (Includes 1/8 page ad) Event provided FREE to community by sponsors, with an average attendance of 1,500; sponsor logos appear on all tickets (either mailed or downloaded from Web site); live promotion daily one week prior to event on major local radio stations; sponsor logos on all print ads in local media publications prior to event; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows. All sponsors and exhibitors receive an ad in supplement produced by the Poughkeepsie Journal and inserted in their daily paper one week prior to the event, with a distribution of over 44,000. Overrun of 5,000 distributed to all trade show attendees and continued distribution throughout the year in new member packages. Complimentary lunch for exhibitor and sponsor representatives. DCRCOC Foundation Events Cosimo DiBrizzi Celebrity Servers Dinner (APRIL) HEAD WAITER (includes table of 6) MAITRE D’ (includes table of 6) WINE STEWARD (includes table of 6) Includes dinner; sponsor logo on menu inserted in The Bottom Line the month prior to the event and distributed to all dinner guests; banner displayed prominently; public acknowledgment at event as well as recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast. INDIVIDUAL GUEST Celebrity Waiter (includes table of 6) Bowling Tournament (MAY) Platinum (Includes team of four players) GIFT (Dinner Sponsor) Silver (Lane Sponsor ) Team (Team of 4 players) Single Bowler Sponsor logos on inserts in the March issue of The Bottom Line; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows; recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast; sponsor’s logo on all registration forms distributed at monthly events prior to the event; sponsor’s banner prominently displayed during event; radio announcements on major local radio stations. Reverse Drawing (AUGUST) A pre-determined number of tickets are sold where the winner of the final ticket drawn will win a grand prize (which is also pre-determined). Several members sponsor the grand prize to cover its cost and are recognized through print media and the Internet provided by the Chamber along with opportunities in our “Side Dishes”. All proceeds from the sponsorships and tickets sold go to the Chamber Foundation Scholarship Fund. 8th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament (SEPTEMBER) Platinum (includes foursome, hors d’oeuvres and open bar for all players) Gold (three sponsors)( lunch for all players or two beverage carts or putting contest; includes foursome) Silver (two sponsors) (includes putting green or driving range) TROPHY Tee and Green Signs Sponsor logos on all registration forms inserted in the July issue of The Bottom Line, as well as distribution throughout prior month’s Contact Breakfasts; acknowledgment at all Chamber events prior to the event; sponsor logos on all programs distributed on day of event to all players; sponsors’ banners displayed prominently throughout facility during event; public acknowledgment at event as well as recognition at the May Education Contact Breakfast; guest appearance on Chamber weekly talk shows. Athena Awards (DECEMBER) Recognizes and honors outstanding business and professional individuals for excellence in their chosen field, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills. Several levels of sponsorships available. Sponsors are recognized in a special supplement inserted in the Poughkeepsie Journal prior to the Awards Brunch in addition to various marketing opportunities provided in our “Side Dishes”. All Marketing Opportunities listed below include publicity in The Bottom Line, press releases, promotional announcements on Chamber radio shows prior to event, live promotion once a week on one of Dutchess County’s major radio stations promoting the month’s events and sponsors; Web page promotions and links to sponsor’s Web page; announcements on Chamber’s Internet radio station, www.poughkeepsieradio.com; acknowledgment of sponsorship at all Chamber functions prior to event as well as at event. Newsletter Inserts (inserted in The Bottom Line) Provide 2000 copies for distribution Chamber designs, prints, distributes 2000 copies Chamber Web Site Banner Ads (www.dutchesscountyregionachamber.org) Annual (All categories) Includes design of banner ad through our webmaster, providing a link to sponsor’s Web site and/or email address. (Over 6,000,000 hits in 2007) logo WITH membership listing One time charge Government Guide Platinum (full outside back cover) Gold (full inside front or back cover) Silver (half page ad inside of guide) Distribution of 3,000 guides in all relocation and new member packages throughout the year. Guide is also available on the Web site with link to sponsor’s Web page. Custom Ribbon Cuttings Promotion of your ribbon cutting in The Bottom Line, on the Community Calendar on our Web site, in the weekly e-mails to the membership; mention on the weekly Chamber radio shows; postcard invitations are produced, mailed; follow-up phone calls are made. Cost is $25 for a design fee and $2.00 per postcard printed and mailed with RSVP service. Relocation/Tourism Packages (annual) Relocation tourism packages are mailed weekly with general information about the Hudson Valley and our Chamber. Individual members provide brochures for inclusion in the packets. A list of names and addresses of recipients is available upon request. Subscription to membership list (List on cd with one free update within a year’s time) Membership list on labels CUSTOM Membership list (hardcopy) (lists do not include e-mail addresses; plus sales tax). New Member Insert - quarterly Each month new members are listed on a printed insert (2,000 printed each month) and posted on special page on the Web site. Sponsor’s banner on each printed insert as well as on the Web site page.