Sponsorship Opportunities

The Canandaigua Chamber offers a wide range of exciting events throughout the year. All members are encouraged to attend events and to become an event supporter. Sponsorship opportunities are offered year round and can fit budgets of all sizes. Gain positive exposure by selecting from the many sponsorship opportunities available as shown below. Studies show that businesses are viewed by the public as having good business practices, being reputable, they care about customers and have a positive impact on the community when they are active in their local Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber at (585) 394-4400 to reserve your sponsorship or contribute an event donation.

January

Annual Dinner

Exclusive Event Sponsor - $3,500-1 Available

  • Your company banner prominently displayed at the event
  • Preferential seating
  • Your company synopsis in the program
  • Three minute presentation at the event
  • Distribution of promotional items
  • A reserved table for 8 people with company table sign
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Listing in Newsletter

Reception Sponsor - $1,500 -1 Available

  • Company name prominently displayed on an individual sign
  • A reserved table for 8 people with company table sign
  • Preferential seating
  • Listing in the program
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Listing in Newsletter

Business Awards Sponsor- $1,500 -1 Available

  • Company name prominently displayed on an individual sign
  • A reserved table for 8 people with company table sign
  • Preferential seating
  • Listing in the program
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Listing in Newsletter

Mr./Mrs./Ms. Canandaigua Award Sponsor - $1,500 -1 Available

  • Company name prominently displayed on an individual sign
  • A reserved table for 8 people with company table sign
  • Preferential seating
  • Listing in the program
  • Recognition from the podium
  • Listing in Newsletter

Corporate Sponsor - $1,000 -1 Available

  • Company name prominently displayed on a Corporate Sponsor sign
  • Reserves a table for 8 people
  • Company table sign
  • Listing in the program
  • Listing in Newsletter

Table Sponsor -$500

  • Reserves a table for 8 people
  • Company table sign
  • Listing in the program
  • Listing in Newsletter

Centerpiece Sponsor - $100

  • One table centerpiece with your name on it
  • Listing in the dinner program
  • Listing in Newsletter

Canandaigua Visitors Guide & Map (Mid-May Publication)
Solicitation sheet with more information provided to Tourism businesses in January. Budget for the following rates.

Early Bird Discount – (January 1-18, 2008)

  • $200 – Text Ad
  • $350 – Text Ad and Photo  

Full Price- (between 01-18-08 & 02-04-08)

  • $225 – Text Ad
  • $375 – Text Ad and Photo
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June

Community Guide (January Publication)

June-August Solicitation
Ads available from $295 - $3,000

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August

Golf Tournament

Major Event Sponsor -$1,500 -2 available

  • Eight Players Golf Fees
  • Hole Sponsor Sign
  • Logo on Front of Program
  • Logo in July issue on the front page of the Chamber newsletter, mailed to approximately 1,200 individuals.
  • Logo and name recognition on the tournament flyer, which will be included in the June Chamber newsletter – distributed to approximately 1,200 people; this flyer will also be placed in the Chamber Visitor’s Center, and hand delivered and/or mailed to any individuals wishing to participate in the tournament (who do not receive it via the Chamber newsletter)
  • Company name listed in the event program, as a “Major Sponsor” – program will be distributed to the (approximately) 150 golfers expected at this event
  • Verbal recognition as a sponsor during the dinner portion of the event

Putting Contest Sponsor -$500 & Four Cases of Wine

  • Four Players Golf Fees
  • Logo in July issue on the front page of the Chamber newsletter, mailed to approximately 1,200 individuals.
  • Name and Logo on the tournament flyer, (and will be the insert included in the June Chamber newsletter) – distributed to approximately 1,200 people; this flyer will also be placed in the Chamber Visitor’s Center, and hand delivered and/or mailed to any individuals wishing to participate in the tournament (who do not receive it via the Chamber newsletter)
  • A sign posted at the putting green, indicating “sponsored by” with your company logo and name
  • Company name listed in the event program, as “putting contest sponsor” – program will be distributed to the (approximately) 150 golfers expected at this event
  • Verbal recognition as a sponsor during the dinner portion of the event
  • Listing as the Putting Contest Sponsor in the Chamber’s September Newsletter.

Corporate Sponsor -$500 -1 Available

  • Four Players Golf Fees
  • Hole Sponsor Sign with Business Name
  • Recognition in the Program as a Corporate Sponsor
  • Opportunity to compete for the Canandaigua Chamber Corporate Cup
  • Listing as a Corporate Sponsor in the Chamber’s September Newsletter

Hole Sponsor -$100

  • Hole Sponsor Sign with your Business Name
  • Recognition in the Program as a Hole Sponsor
  • Listing as a Hole Sponsor in the Chamber’s September Newsletter

Prize Donor

  • Recognition in the Program as a Hole Sponsor
  • Listing as a Hole Sponsor in the Chamber’s September Newsletter
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Anniversary Gala

Keynote Speaker Sponsor -$625 -1 Available

  • Privilege of introducing the Speaker at the Event
  • Recognition in Messenger Post Newspapers after the event
  • 1/8 page ad in the Chamber’s September newsletter
  • Listing in the August & September Newsletter event wrap up article
  • Individual Sponsor sign at the event with company name and logo
  • Recognition at the podium
  • Pride of supporting the Chamber

Platinum Sponsor -$500 -4 Available

  • Recognition in Messenger Post Newspapers after the event
  • 1/8 page ad in the Chamber’s September newsletter
  • Listing in the August & September Newsletter event wrap up article
  • Individual Sponsor sign at the event with company name and logo
  • Recognition at the podium
  • Pride of supporting the Chamber

Gold Sponsor -$250

  • Listing in the September Newsletter event wrap up article under Gold Sponsors
  • Company Name Listed on the Gold Sponsor sign at the event
  • Pride of supporting the Chamber

Silver Sponsor -$100

  • Listing in the September Newsletter event wrap up article under Silver Sponsors
  • Company Name Listed on the Silver Sponsor sign at the event
  • Pride of supporting the Chamber

Bronze Sponsor - $50

  • Listing in the September Newsletter event wrap up article under Bronze Sponsors
  • Company Name Listed on the Bronze Sponsor sign at the event
  • Pride of supporting the Chamber
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November

ATHENA Dinner

Diamond Sponsor- $1,650

  • Table for 8 at ATHENA Dinner
  • Invitation for 4 to ATHENA Nominee Reception
  • Identification as ATHENA Sponsor in Promotional Materials
  • Poster with Company name at Entrances at Reception & Dinner
  • Company Name Featured as a Diamond Sponsor in Dinner Program & On Table Tent Cards
  • Company Name Featured as Diamond Sponsor In Local Newspapers ATHENA Supplement & Canandaigua Chamber Newsletter, November edition
  • Recognition as Diamond Sponsor from Podium at Awards Dinner
  • Preferential Seating at the ATHENA Awards Dinner

Gold Sponsor -$550

  • Table for 8 at ATHENA Dinner
  • Recognition as ATHENA Gold Sponsor in the Dinner Program & On Table Tent Cards
  • Recognition in the Canandaigua Chamber Newsletter, November edition

Ruby Sponsor - $500

  • Recognition as ATHENA Ruby Sponsor in the Dinner Program & On Table Tent Cards
  • Recognition in the Canandaigua Chamber Newsletter, November edition
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December

Annual Report

Publication Printed in January by local newspaper
Ads available from $100- $450

Light Up Canandaigua!

   Gold Star Sponsors - $500

  • Logo in January Chamber Newsletter.
  • Logo in the Advertisement announcing the winners of the lighting competition.
  • Logo in the Light Up Canandaigua! programs given to each bus rider.
  • Logo On the personal tour maps that are handed out through the end of December
  • Pride of supporting a wonderful community event

Silver Bell Sponsors - $250

  • Listed in January Chamber Newsletter.
  • Listed in the Advertisement announcing the winners of the lighting competition.
  • Listed in the Light Up Canandaigua! programs given to each bus rider.
  • Listed on the personal tour maps that are handed out through the end of December
  • Pride of supporting a wonderful community event

Red Ribbon Sponsors – $100

  • Listed in January Chamber Newsletter.
  • Listed in the Light Up Canandaigua! programs given to each bus rider.
  • Listed on the personal tour maps that are handed out through the end of December
  • Pride of supporting a wonderful community event

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