2015
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
PROVIDING ACCESS TO WHAT
YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS
ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
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Signature/Symposium: high-level industry program with 300+ attendees (outside venue)
Panel/Workshop: training or issue update for 50 to 150+ attendees (outside venue or Chamber)
Roundtable/Forum: member dialogue on key business issues for 20 to 50 (Chamber)
BD+Bashes: cocktail networking reception at hospitality venues
CHAMBER TRADITIONS
Premier flagship programs bringing together the Chamber’s powerful member companies and leaders
• May: NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• June: Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
• December: Holiday Reception
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
The CSR Council provides thought leadership on corporate social responsibility as a critical component of
business strategy. Specific areas of focus include best practices in social responsibility, ethical accountability,
economic viability, and environmental stewardship.
• Quarterly Roundtables & Panel Discussions
• June: Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
• Signature Program
ECONOMIC
The Economic Council works to promote the economy of Northern Virginia to the regional, national and
international community. The council raises awareness of economic trends and issues facing our region and
equipping businesses with the information needed to make informed decisions.
• Quarterly Roundtables & Panel Discussions
• December: Signature Program, Economic Outlook
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
The GovCon Council provides engagement with and access to thought leadership in Northern Virginia’s
renowned government contracting sector.
• Quarterly Panels & Workshops
• Bi-Annually: Signature Programs, including GovCon Symposium
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council promotes, enhances and facilitates the growth of innovative
and entrepreneurial organizations in Northern Virginia through the facilitation of networking and educational
programs, strategic public relations and communications, and advocacy for favorable corporate environments.
• Quarterly Roundtables & Panel Discussions
• Signature Program
NOVAFORWARD
The NOVAForward Council addresses regional issues impacting the business community, including education,
workforce development, transportation, healthcare and more.
• Quarterly Roundtables & Panel Discussions
• Signature Program
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Professional Development Council provides training to deepen your intellectual capital, such as leadership
development, strategic planning and business best practices.
• Bi-Monthly Roundtables & Workshops
• Quarterly BD+Bashes
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Women in Business Council leverages the power of women by providing access to programs, thought
leadership, networking and mentoring opportunities for professional development, as well as recognition and
promotion of role models benefiting the professional careers of our members.
• Quarterly Roundtables & Panel Discussions
• October: Signature Program
NEXT GEN NEW IN 2015
The Next Gen Council is a leadership development program for the rising stars within your organization. Young
professionals will participate in a variety of programs featuring workshops on leadership behaviors and skills,
personal and professional growth, access to renowned speakers and facilitators, collaboration with leaders
from the Chamber and its councils, and mentoring opportunities.
• Bi-Monthly Roundtables, Workshops, Panels and Networking Events
AWARDS PROGRAMS*
GREATER WASHINGTON INNOVATION AWARDS NEW IN 2015
The newly created Innovation Awards celebrates innovation through internal/external products or processes
from businesses across all industries within our region.
• October – January: Greater Washington Innovation Awards nominations committee monthly meetings
• April: Greater Washington Innovation Awards
GREATER WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR AWARDS™
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ is the premier event honoring the leadership,
innovation and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government
contracting community.
• January – June: Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ nominations committee monthly meetings
• September: Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Finalist Reception
• November: Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™
VALOR AWARDS
The 37th Annual Valor Awards will honor public safety heroes from the Fairfax County Police Department,
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department and Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff, who have put their personal
safety at risk to keep our community and businesses safe.
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January: Selection Committee Meeting
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March: 37th Annual Valor Awards
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For Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards, see Chamber Traditions
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ELITE PARTNER & BUSINESS
PARTNER PROGRAM
The most influential companies in Northern Virginia choose to partner with the Fairfax Chamber because of the
unique access it provides to business development, thought leadership, professional development advocacy, and
community partnerships. Among those companies are the Chamber’s premier members investing at levels exceeding
$20,000 and $30,000 annually. These top investors are distinguished as the Chamber’s Business Partners and Elite
Partners and receive added visibility and recognition.
Elite Partner, $30,000+ Investment
ALL Business Partner benefits PLUS
• Space for one (1) ad to run in two (2) editions of Chamber’s bi-weekly e-newsletter, Doing Business, during the
same month (artwork, URL link and timing to be mutually agreed upon)
• Space for one (1) ad to run on the Chamber’s homepage for one month (artwork, URL link and timing to be
mutually agreed upon)
• ¼ page ad in four (4) Chamber printed programs (Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards, Valor Awards,
Greater Washington Innovation Awards, Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™)
• Opportunity to facilitate one (1) C-level luncheon, where sponsor elects not to fill this spot (mutually agreeable
topic and facilitator)
• Opportunity to have company executives serve on panels at Chamber programs, where sponsors elect not to fill
those spots (mutually agreeable topic and speakers)
Business Partner, $20,000+ Investment
• Exclusive logo placement included on
• The Chamber’s homepage, www.fairfaxchamber.org
• A variety of printed and electronic communications, such as the annual investment book and annual report
• Signage in the Chamber’s conference center
• Prospective member collateral
• Listing on the Business Partner directory, located at www.fairfaxchamber.org, including company logo, link to your
website and brief company description.
• Recognition at all Chamber events (excluding partnered programs)
• Invitation for executives to be seated at available President’s and Chair’s table at Chamber signature events
• Invitation for one (1) C-level executive to attend available monthly private C-level luncheons
• Invitation for two (2) company representatives for annual Business Partner outing
• Invitation for one (1) company representative to attend bi-monthly New Member Breakfast
• Complimentary use of the Chamber’s membership mailing list for direct mail purposes (standard rental terms and
conditions apply)
• Complimentary use of the Chamber’s Baker Tilly Conference Room and 495 Express Lanes Board Room (standard
rental terms and conditions apply)
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES
COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAMS
Place your message directly in the hands of Northern Virginia’s top business leaders, elected officials and
key influencers. Place an ad in the Greater Washington Innovation Awards, Valor Awards, Outstanding
Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon or Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™
commemorative programs which attract 700+ of the “who’s who” of the regional business community.
1/4 Page - $800
1/2 Page - $1,200
Full Page - $2,000
Inside Front Cover - $2,750
Inside Back Cover - $2,750
Back Cover - $3,000
ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Website Advertising-The Chamber is pleased to offer advertising on our newly-designed website. Ads link directly
back to the website landing page of your choice to help you market upcoming events, specials, opportunities,
programs, sales and more.
Top of Page Advertising (four to five ads per month)
• Size: 920 pixels (w) x 90 pixels (h)
• Placement: All pages, underneath the main rotator banner
• Ranking (order of ads): first come, first served
• Format: high quality .jpg or .png
• Delivery: Wednesday before first Monday run date
• Cost:
• $1,500/four-week run
• $2,750/eight-week run
• $8,750/six-month run
Interior Page Advertising(three to four ads per month)
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Size: 260 pixels (w) x 275 pixels (h)
Placement: Interior pages at the bottom of the right-hand side bar
Ranking (order of ads): first come, first served
Format: high quality .jpg or .png
Delivery: Wednesday before first Monday run date
Cost:
• $1,000/four-week run
• $1,750/eight-week run
• $5,750/six-month run
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES
NOVABizGuide* - Northern Virginia’s ONLY Online Business Guide - Raise your visibility among the Chamber’s nearly
650 influential member companies plus hundreds more with the NOVABizGuide, the ONLY online buyer’s guide with
the power to reach the companies in and serving the Northern Virginia business community. Check out the Guide at
novabizguide.com.
*This is an outside vendor. All ad sales are managed by the vendor and not Fairfax Chamber.
Advertising Opportunities:
• Banners
• Product Showcase
• Featured Company
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Premium Placement
Keyword Search & More
Email Advertising - The Chamber’s robust email marketing is an efficient and effective way to target others in
the business community. Ads link directly back to your website to help you market upcoming events, specials,
opportunities, programs, sales and more.
Events Digest Emails
• Timing: weekly on Monday mornings (Tuesday in the event of a federal holiday)
• Reach: 14,000+ in the Northern Virginia business community, elected officials & other decision makers
• Size: 200 pixels (w) x 200 pixels (h)
• Placement: Right sidebar
• Ranking (top to bottom in side bar): first come, first served
• Format: high quality .jpg or .png
• Delivery: Wednesday before first Monday run date
• Cost:
• $500/four-week run
• $900/eight-week run
• $2,500/six-month run
Doing Business
• Timing: bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings
• Reach: 14,000 in the Northern Virginia business community, including elected officials & other regional
decision makers
• Size: 200 pixels (w) x 200 pixels (h)
• Placement: Right side bar
• Ranking (top to bottom in side bar): first come, first served
• Format: high quality .jpg or .png
• Delivery: Friday before first Wednesday run date
• Cost:
• $500/four-week run
• $900/eight-week run
• $2,500/six-month run
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
OPPORTUNITIES
Dedicated E-Blast Sponsorship - For those messages that need direct attention and are your top priority, once per
month, the Chamber provides a dedicated e-blast to its entire distribution list on behalf of a member company. This
unique sponsorship option with unparalleled, targeted reach into the Northern Virginia business community, is sold
on a first come, first serve basis.
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Timing: once per month
Reach: 12,000 in the Northern Virginia business community, elected officials & other decision makers
Format: HTML; 650 pixel width
Delivery: one-week before send date
Send Date: mutually agreeable date to be determined
Cost: $2,000
Doing Business Column/Article - MEMBERS ONLY *Articles may be submitted for consideration
• Timing: bi-monthly on Wednesday (day of week is subject to change based on Chamber calendar)
• Reach: 14,000 in the Northern Virginia business community, including elected officials & other regional
decision makers
• Size: approximately 100-150 word news summary, plus a website landing page to re-direct readers to a full story
MAILING LIST COPY
Is your message better represented in print? Purchase a copy of the Chamber’s mailing list to mail your promotional
postcard, flyer or other item to Chamber member companies, either one primary contact per company, or all contacts
within a company. The mailing list includes physical mailing addresses only. Email addresses and phone numbers are
not included.
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Primary Contacts (approximately 650): includes primary representative from each member company- $600/
members; $900/non-members
All Contacts (approximately 3,500): includes all representatives of each member company - $850/members;
$1,150/non-members
*As a matter of policy, the Fairfax Chamber does not release or sell the email addresses of its members.
WHAT COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ARE INCLUDED THROUGH MY MEMBERSHIP?
• Media Relations Counsel
• Listing on NOVABizGuide
• Visibility via Doing Business and Social Media platforms
To learn more, please visit www.fairfaxchamber.org/advertising-opportunities.html.
For more information or to place an ad contact Director of Communications and Marketing, Alex Chagouris at
[email protected].
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
These business development opportunities provide targeted exposure for your organization outside of the Chamber’s elite
engagement opportunities.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
Signature Sponsor, $20,000 (Limit of 1) *SOLD OUT FOR 2015
• Logo visibility and annual naming rights to Chamber’s Large Conference Room, 3,000+ visitors per year*
• Free use of Conference Room (mutually agreeable dates)
• Opportunity to make two-minute welcome remarks at six (6) Get Connected events, up to 50 guests
• Opportunity to make two-minute welcome remarks at four (4) BD+Bashes, up to 75 guests
• Opportunity to develop and emcee (including mutually agreeable topic and speaker selection) one (1) Small
Business or Professional Development workshop at the Chamber, up to 50 guests
• Support extending strategic invitations to your clients and/or prospects for your workshop
• Ten (10) reserved tickets to your workshop
• Opportunity for exhibit table at Get Connected, BD+Bashes and your workshop
• Opportunity for your C-level executives to attend two (2) private C-level events
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials for your workshop including marketing, signage, emails and
registration page
• Event promotion for your workshop on Chamber’s social media platforms
*Ask about our multi-year exclusive conference room naming rights package!
Panel Sponsor, $4,000
• Opportunity to develop and emcee one (1) panel program, up to 50 guests (mutually agreeable topic and speaker
selection)
• Five (5) tickets to your panel program
• Logo featured on all materials promoting your panel program
C-Level Luncheon Sponsor, $3,000 (Limit of 12)
• Opportunity to make welcome remarks and introduce facilitator at one (1) private C-level luncheon (mutually
agreeable date, topic and facilitator), up to 20 guests
• Two (2) tickets for your leadership team
• Two (2) tickets for your own clients and/or prospects
Roundtable Sponsor, $1,500
• Opportunity to make introduction and facilitate roundtable discussion at one (1) roundtable, up to 20 guests
(mutually agreeable topic and facilitator)
• Five (5) tickets to your roundtable
• Logo featured on all materials promoting your roundtable
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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NOVABizPAC
THE CHAMBER’S POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
• Large Company (20 or more employees): $1,500
• Small Company (less than 20 employees): $500
(Limited availability)
Established in 2002, the Northern Virginia Business
Political Action Committee (NOVABizPAC) supports
local elected officials, Northern Virginia state
legislators and other key leaders statewide who
promote a favorable business climate and quality
of life in Virginia in line with the Fairfax Chamber’s
policy agenda.
Investment in NOVABizPAC enables one (1) member
of your company to serve as a PAC Trustee and help
determine allocation of funds to elected officials
and candidates. Your company’s PAC Trustee will
also contribute to the endorsement decision making
process for local and state elections.
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Viva Virginia Political Reception in Richmond
Congressional Roundtable
Annual Debate *Signature sponsor for Annual Debate may be available on first right of refusal
Gold Sponsor, $7,500 (Limit of 3; Select one event option)
• Opportunity to provide opening remarks at your select event
• Opportunity to provide opening remarks at key Policy committee meetings
• Ten (10) tickets to all policy events
• Support extending strategic event invitations to your clients and prospects
• Opportunity to distribute marketing materials at all events
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Access to Policy committee meetings
• Access to elected officials and policy leaders
• Ability to participate in drafting Chamber’s legislative agenda
• Access to weekly conference calls during Virginia General Assembly session
• Access to frequent updates from Fairfax County Government Center, the General Assembly in Richmond and
Capitol Hill
Silver Sponsor, $4,000
• Five (5) tickets to all policy events
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
• Access to Policy committee meetings
• Access to elected officials and policy leaders
• Ability to participate in drafting Chamber’s legislative agenda
• Access to weekly conference calls during Virginia General Assembly session
• Access to frequent updates from Fairfax County Government Center, the General Assembly in Richmond and
Capitol Hill
Bronze Sponsor, $2,500
• Two (2) tickets to all policy events
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
• Access to Policy committee meetings
• Access to elected officials and policy leaders
• Ability to participate in drafting Chamber’s legislative agenda
• Access to weekly conference calls during Virginia General Assembly session
• Access to frequent updates from Fairfax County Government Center, the General Assembly in Richmond and
Capitol Hill
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ELITE ENGAGEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Investment in one of the Chamber’s renowned areas of engagement provides year-long visibility and exposure across
targeted industry and thought leadership areas.
Engagement Areas: Corporate Social Responsibility*, Economic, Professional Development, Innovation &
Entrepreneurship, NOVAForward or Women in Business Councils
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
BENEFITS APPLY TO ONE (1) ENGAGEMENT AREA ONLY
Signature Sponsor, $12,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Opportunity to provide opening remarks at Signature Event
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at Signature Program
• Ten (10) tickets at each program
• Support extending strategic event invitations to your clients and/or prospects
• Company exhibit table at all events
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers, once weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
* CSR sponsorship includes 10 tickets to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
Gold Sponsor, $6,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at Signature program
• Five (5) tickets at each program
• Support extending strategic event invitations to your clients and/or prospects
• Company exhibit table at all events
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers, once weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
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ELITE ENGAGEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Silver Sponsor, $4,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Company exhibit table at all events
• Three (3) tickets at each program
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers, once weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
Bronze Sponsor, $2,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Two (2) tickets at each program
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
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DISTINGUISHED
CHAMBER TRADITIONS
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
Holiday Reception
Signature Sponsor, $20,000 (Limit of 3 Signature Sponsors Annually; Select one event option)
• Opportunity for company representative to be introduced at the podium, make welcome remarks or emcee your
selected event
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
• Support extending strategic event invitations to your clients and/or prospects
• Opportunity to host VIPs and Elected Officials at your table
• Full page ad in Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards event program
• One (1) Seat on Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards Selection Committee
• One (1) foursome to the NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• One (1) contest sponsorship at NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• Opportunity to provide promotional item for NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament player gift bags
• Ten (10) tickets to Annual Holiday Reception
• Two (2) tickets to Annual Valor Awards
• Opportunity for executive to be profiled in Doing Business
• Opportunity for executive to attend one (1) private C-level luncheon
Gold Sponsor, $7,500
• Opportunity for company representative to be introduced at the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards &
Chair’s Luncheon podium, make category introduction and present category winner, 500+ guests
• One table (10 seats) at Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
• 1/2 page ad in Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards event program
• One (1) seat on Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards Selection Committee
• One (1) foursome to the NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• One (1) contest sponsorship at NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• Opportunity to provide promotional item for NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament player gift bag
• Five (5) tickets to Annual Holiday Reception
• Two (2) tickets to Annual Valor Awards
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
Silver Sponsor, $5,000
• One table (10 seats) Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards & Chair’s Luncheon
• 1/4 page ad in Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards event program
• One (1) foursome to the NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• One (1) Golf Amenity sponsorship at NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• Three (3) tickets to Holiday Reception
• Two (2) tickets to Annual Valor Awards
• Name listing on all events promotional materials
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DISTINGUISHED
CHAMBER TRADITIONS
Bronze Sponsor, $3,000
• One (1) twosome to the NOVABizLinks Golf Tournament
• Two (2) tickets to Holiday Reception
• Two (2) tickets to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards
• Two (2) tickets to Annual Valor Awards
• Name listing on all events promotional materials
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NEXT GEN
The Next Gen Council is a leadership development program for the rising stars within your organization. Young
professionals will participate in a variety of programs featuring workshops on leadership behaviors and skills,
personal and professional growth, access to renowned speakers and facilitators, collaboration with leaders
from the Chamber and its councils, and mentoring opportunities.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
Signature Sponsor, $8,000
• Ten (10) tickets to each bi-monthly program
• One (1) seat on Council Leadership Team which includes
• One (1) invitation to monthly facilitated lunch
• One (1) invitation to Chamber’s bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings
• One (1) seat on the planning council
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to provide opening remarks at one (1) event
• Opportunity to serve as a panelist/speaker at one (1) event (mutually agreeable speaker and event)
Gold Sponsor, $5,000
• Five (5) tickets at each program
• One (1) seat on Council Leadership Team which includes
• One (1) invitation to monthly facilitated lunch
• One (1) invitation to Chamber’s bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings
• One (1) seat on the planning council
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
Silver Sponsor, $3,500
• Three (3) tickets to each bi-monthly program
• One (1) seat on Council Leadership Team which includes
• One (1) invitation to monthly facilitated lunch
• One (1) invitation to Chamber’s bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings
• One (1) seat on the planning council
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
Bronze Sponsor, $1,500
• Two (2) tickets at each bi-monthly program
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
Annual Ticket Package, $250
• One (1) ticket to each bi-monthly program
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GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTING OFFERINGS
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SERIES
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
Signature Sponsor, $12,000 (Limit of 2)
• Opportunity for company representative to be introduced at the podium, make welcome remarks and serve as
emcee or panelist at one (1) Signature Program (mutually agreeable topic and panelist selection), for 250+ guests
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Opportunity to distribute company marketing materials at your Signature Program
• One table (10 seats) to all outside venue GovCon events
• Five (5) tickets at each program hosted at the Chamber
• Support extending strategic invitations to your clients and/or prospects
• One (1) reserved seat at private C-level GovCon Advisory Committee Meetings
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers; once weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
Platinum Sponsor, $9,000 (Limit of 3)
• Opportunity for company representative to be introduced at the podium, make welcome remarks and serve as
emcee or panelist at one (1) Panel Program (mutually agreeable topic and panelist selection), for 100 to 200 guests
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Opportunity to distribute company marketing materials at your Panel Program
• One table (10 seats) to all outside venue GovCon events
• Five (5) tickets at each program hosted at the Chamber
• Support extending strategic invitations to your clients and/or prospects
• Logo featured on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers; weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
Gold Sponsor, $6,000 (Limit of 5)
• Opportunity to develop and emcee one (1) Panel Program (including mutually agreeable topic and panelist
selection) for up to 75 guests
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Five (5) tickets to all outside venue GovCon events
• Three (3) tickets at each program hosted at the Chamber
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers; weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
OFFERINGS
Silver Sponsor, $5,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Two (2) tickets at each program
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
• Opportunity to submit one (1) white paper to be distributed via
• Inclusion on Chamber event website, available for 12 months
• Dedicated e-blast to Chamber distribution list (14,000 readers; once monthly in the first three (3) months)
• Inclusion in Chamber weekly Events Digest e-blast (14,000 readers; weekly in the first three (3) months)
• Access to white paper readership list (does not include contact information)
Bronze Sponsor, $4,000
• One (1) seat on planning council
• Two (2) tickets to each GovCon event
• Name listing on all event promotional materials
GREATER WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR AWARDS™
Platinum Sponsor, $20,000 (Limit of 2) *SOLD OUT FOR 2015
• Opportunity to co-emcee the Awards gala
• One (1) table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards gala
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
• Two (2) tickets to the Finalists Reception
• Two (2) tickets to the Hall of Fame Reception immediately proceeding the Awards gala (attended by finalists, past
winners, Platinum sponsors, Gold sponsors & Hall of Fame Reception sponsors)
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Steering Committee
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Logo recognition in print marketing materials
• Logo recognition in electronic marketing
• Logo recognition on the Awards web site
• Logo in Awards gala printed program
• Logo on signage and on screen at Finalists Reception & Awards gala
Gold Sponsor, $10,000 (Industry Exclusive; Limit of 10) *ONLY 1 REMAINS (PUBLIC RELATIONS INDUSTRY
VERTICALS)
• Opportunity to present an award at the Awards gala
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards gala
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
• Two (2) tickets to the Finalists Reception
• Two (2) tickets to the Hall of Fame Reception immediately proceeding the Awards gala (attended by finalists, past
winners, Platinum sponsors, Gold sponsors & Hall of Fame Reception sponsors)
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Logo recognition in print marketing materials
• Logo recognition in electronic marketing
• Logo recognition on Awards website
• Logo in Awards gala printed program
• Logo on signage and on screen at Finalist Reception & Awards gala
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CONTRACTING OFFERINGS
Hall of Fame Presenting Sponsor, $10,000 (Limit of 1)
• Opportunity to present the Hall of Fame Award at the Awards gala
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards gala
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
• Two (2) tickets to the Finalists Reception
• Two (2) tickets to the Hall of Fame Reception immediately proceeding the Awards gala (attended by finalists, past
winners, Platinum sponsors, Gold sponsors & Hall of Fame Reception sponsors)
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Logo recognition in print marketing materials
• Logo recognition in electronic marketing
• Logo recognition on Awards website
• Logo in Awards gala printed program
• Logo on signage and on screen at Finalist Reception & Awards gala
Hall of Fame Reception Sponsor, $8,500 (Limit of 5)
ALL Silver Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
• Featured sponsorship of the Hall of Fame Reception immediately proceeding the Awards Gala (attended by
finalists, past winners, Platinum sponsors, Gold sponsors & Hall of Fame Reception sponsors)
• Opportunity to place your company’s promotional product at each place setting at the Awards gala
• Signage at each bar station in the Hall of Fame Reception
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
Gala Reception Sponsor, $8,500 (Limit of 5)
ALL Silver Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
• Featured sponsor of the Awards gala reception prior to the Awards dinner
• Opportunity to place your company’s promotional product at each place setting at the Awards gala dinner
• Signage at each bar station in the Gala Reception
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
Finalists Reception Sponsor, $8,500 *SOLD OUT FOR 2015
ALL Silver Sponsor benefits, PLUS:
• Featured sponsor of the Finalist Reception attended by all applicants and sponsors in September
• Opportunity to present comments at the Finalists Reception
• Opportunity to display your company’s promotional products at the Finalists Reception
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards gala
Silver Sponsor, $5,000
• One (1) table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards gala
• Two (2) tickets to the Finalists Reception
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Name recognition in print marketing materials
• Name recognition in electronic marketing
• Name listed on Awards website
• Name in Awards gala printed program
• Name on signage and on screen at Finalists Reception & Awards gala
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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VALOR AWARDS
The 37th Annual Valor Awards will honor public safety heroes from the Fairfax County Police Department,
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department and Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff, who have put their personal
safety at risk to keep our community and businesses safe.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
Signature Sponsor, $20,000 (Limit 1) *SOLD OUT FOR 2015
• Opportunity to serve as the emcee for the Valor Awards
• One (1) seat on the Valor Board of Trustees
• Full page ad in Valor Awards Commemorative Program
• Logo and a brief statement of commitment in Commemorative Program
• Logo recognition on all print and electronic marketing materials
• Two reserved tables (20 seats) in prime location at the Valor Awards Luncheon
• Opportunity to host elected officials, honorees and their families at your Awards table
• Opportunity to provide a promotional item or marketing materials at each seat at Awards
Gold Sponsor, $10,000 (Industry Exclusive)
• One (1) seat on the Valor Board of Trustees
• 1/2 page ad in Valor Awards Commemorative Program
• Logo and a brief statement of commitment in Commemorative Program
• Logo recognition on all print and electronic marketing materials
• One reserved table (10 seats) in prime location at the Valor Awards Luncheon
• Opportunity to host elected officials, honorees and their families at your Awards table
• Opportunity to provide a promotional item or marketing materials at each seat at Awards
Silver Sponsor, $5,000
• ¼ page ad in Valor Awards Commemorative Program
• Company name listed in Valor Awards Commemorative Program
• Company name listed on all print and electronic marketing materials
• One reserved table (10 seats) in prime location at the Valor Awards Luncheon
Bronze Sponsor, $2,500
• Company name listed in Valor Awards Commemorative Program
• Company name listed on all print and electronic marketing materials
• One reserved table (10 seats) in prime location at the Valor Awards Luncheon
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GREATER WASHINGTON
INNOVATION AWARDS
New in 2015, The Greater Washington Innovation Awards is the premier event celebrating the thought
leadership, innovation and creativity of the individuals and organizations in select industries in the Greater
Washington metro area.
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS:
Platinum Sponsor, $10,000
• Opportunity to emcee the Awards
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards
• Two (2) tickets to the Reception immediately proceeding the Awards
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Steering Committee
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Logo listing on all print marketing
• Logo listing on all electronic marketing
• Logo listing on the Awards web site
• Logo listing in program distributed to all Awards attendees
• Logo listing on signage and on screen at Awards
Gold Sponsor, $7,500
• Opportunity to present a category at the Awards
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards
• Two (2) tickets to the Reception immediately proceeding the Awards
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Steering Committee
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Name listing on all print marketing
• Name listing on all electronic marketing
• Name listing on Awards web site
• Name listing in printed program distributed to all Awards attendees
• Name listing on signage and screen at Awards
Reception Sponsor, $5,000
• Featured sponsor of the Reception immediately preceding the Awards gala
• Opportunity to make welcome remarks at the Reception
• One (1) reserved table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards
• Opportunity to host VIPs & elected officials at your table at the Awards
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Name listing on all print marketing
• Name listing on all electronic marketing
• Name listing on Awards web site
• Name listing in printed program distributed to all Awards attendees
• Name listing on signage and screen at the Awards
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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INNOVATION AWARDS
Silver Sponsor, $3,500
• One table (10 seats) in a prime location at the Awards
• One (1) reserved seat on the Awards Nominations Committee
• Name listing on all print marketing
• Name listing on all electronic marketing
• Name listing on Awards web site
• Name listing in printed program distributed to all Awards attendees
• Name listing on signage and screen at Awards
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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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