Sponsorship Opportunities

2010-11 Leadership Lake Oswego, September - May

The "crown Jewel" of our educational programs providing leadership skills and community awareness to our potential future community leaders.

Approx. attendance: 30 students Includes major visibility throughout the county with guest speakers, press coverage and out of town activities. Logo on every newsletter as Title Sponsor, mentions in all print publicity, marketing pieces and articles.

Title Sponsor: $3000
Student Fee: $675

Kruse Way Economic Forums, October & April

The Chamber co-sponsors these two morning events. Geared to business professionals, the October event is generally an economic forecast and the April event a topic of major interest to our professional community.

Ticket Price: $25

FUSION 2010, November

An invitation-only event to the Boards of Directors of the nine community partners. An evening of conversation and collaboration on issues of common interest and a planning session for worthwhile community projects. The partners are: Chamber, City, Lake Corp., School Dist., Lakewood Center, Oswego Heritage Council, DBDA, the Lake Grove Business Association & LONAC.

Approx. attendance: 75

Venue: Oswego Lake Country Club.

A "Who's Who" of the "players" in Lake Oswego.

Title Sponsor: $1500
Gold Level Sponsor: $500
Wine Sponsor: $300
Ticket Price: Invite Only

2010 Community Holiday Tree Lighting, November

An annual tradition as the Mayor lights the giant Sequoia tree in front of the downtown Safeway on A Avenue. Funds provide for refreshments, costume characters, production costs and entertainment. Following the tree lighting, attendees proceed to Millennium Park for another tree lighting, more entertainment and refreshments and Santa Claus. Approx. attendance: 2,000.

Sponsorships: $500 each

2011 FORGE (Forums On Real Growth & Education) Marketing Seminar, January

A half-day workshop in January featuring regional & national speakers focusing on a variety of marketing topics that will impact and be of interest to the business community. Sponsor will receive a display table, eight tickets to the event and logo visibility in all publicity & on radio. Approx. attendance: 150-200

Venue: Marylhurst University

Title Sponsorship: $1500
Table Sponsors: $750

Ticket Price:

$69 Chamber Members,
$99 Non- Members

2010-11 FORGE Monthly Luncheon Series, February—November

A total of nine monthly education luncheons featuring "nuts & bolts" topics for our small businesses with the goal being immediate take-a-ways that can be applied to their business. Sponsor receives logo presence on all publicity materials each month, in print and online and mentions on the radio. Listing in each newsletter as

the Title Sponsor of the series. This is almost year-round visibility for your business. Approx. Attendance: 40

Series Sponsorship: $1,000
Ticket Price: $20(includes free lunch)

2011 Community Leader's Breakfast, February

The community is invited to see and hear major regional and local leaders discussing issues of importance to the business community. Exposure to the community leaders in Lake Oswego.

Approx. attendance: 150

Venue: Oswego Lake Country Club.

Title Sponsor: $1500
Gold Level Sponsor: $500
Ticket Price: $20

2011 Annual Awards Dinner & Auction, March

A community event honoring outstanding businesses and volunteerism on many levels. It is the Chamber's premier community event.

Approx. attendance: 250

Venue: Oswego Lake Country Club.

Great exposure to the entire community.

Title Sponsor: $4000 (Includes 8 tickets).
Table Sponsor: $300 plus a minimum $250 silent auction item or $750 for all 8 seats plus the auction item. Two tickets are included with the $300 Table Sponsor package.
Wine Sponsor: $350
Ticket Price: $80

2011 Flower Basket Program, Mid-May thru October

Tax deductible donations fund this program entirely through the Chamber Foundation. The program pays for and maintains over 260 beautiful baskets that provide amazing color throughout the City. Fundraising begins in January and must generate approximately $65,000 each year to cover the costs.

2011 Wine/Beer Tent @ the Festival of the Arts, June

Located next to the Main Entertainment Stage and the first thing you see entering George Rogers Park, giving you exposure to 20 – 25,000 visitors over three days.

Title Sponsorship Includes invitation to the Patron Opening Party, two tickets to one of the plays (your choice) during the current Lakewood Theatre season, prominent visibility in all publicity for the Festival and signage at the tent itself.

Title Sponsor: $3000
Wine Sponsor: $500
Beer Sponsor: $500

2011 Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, July

Held at the exclusive Oswego Lake Country Club, the event drew 128 golfers in its 6th year. It has become a major fundraiser for the Chamber and one of the most enjoyable tournaments of the summer season. A great place to advertise your business with displays, game give-a-ways on each hole, lunch and dinner.

Approx. attendance: 128

Title Sponsor: $3000
Cart Logo Sponsor: $1000
Lunch Sponsor: $500
Hole Sponsor: $250
Range Sponsor: $500
Beverage Cart Sponsor: $250
Goodie Bag: Item
Player Fee: $150

Business After Hours (BAH), Every other month

An after hours opportunity for a business that is at the Corporate Level or higher, to host a networking event in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Held every other month, this is an opportunity to showcase your business, "pull out all the stops" in hospitality and make a positive impression on Chamber members and guests.

The host must use a restaurant, banquet facility or cater the event in an area that can accommodate 50-75 people comfortably. Beer, wine and or a no-host bar are recommended with hors d'oeuvres and raffle prizes. Hosts are encouraged to think about what it might take to get them to attend an after hours event and use those ideas in planning.

Ticket Price: $5

Friday Morning Networking, Every week

An opportunity to gather on a weekly basis at a different business location each week to network with new faces, maintain existing and build new relationships than can lead to sales for your business service or product.

Approx. attendance: 70 There is no charge for these events. Depending on the level of sponsorship, a business may receive free tickets, dinners, golf, advertising, ability to display service or product, provide promotional items, logo visibility & mentions in all publicity and media involvement.