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The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead presents a diverse agenda of programs and events each year to benefit its member companies and to promote and inform the Fargo-Moorhead area business community. Many Chamber activities offer excellent opportunities for member companies to enhance their own image in the business community by putting their names before a target audience of local and, often, national business people.

Your company's corporate sponsorship of a Chamber event is win-win: your support enables the Chamber to offer a greater number of quality programs and special events, while your business benefits from increased exposure as an active participant in the advancement of this area's business community.

Consider sponsoring one or more of the Chamber activities described below, then complete the Sponsorship Interest Form and return it today. Together, we will make the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area an even greater place to live and conduct business.

Whether it's through business development and networking opportunities or access to up-to-date business information, your Chamber of Commerce has the information you need and the opportunities necessary to move your business forward.

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Business and Professional Development Sponsorships
9gs Organizational Excellence Program
Breakfast Buzz & Chamber Café Luncheons
Maximize Your Membership
Special Training Programs
ChamberChoice Awards Program
Fargo Moorhead Leadership
Young Professional Network
Youth Leadership

Educational Sponsorships
Education Outlook Forum Welcoming New Educators

Event and Networking Sponsorships
Annual Meeting
Business After Hours
Chamber Challenge Golf Outing
Maximize Your Membership
Regional Economic Outlook Forum
Regional Issues Forum
State of the Cities
Young Professionals Network

9gs Organizational Excellence Program

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Attendance: 250 to 300

Target Audience:

Your Chamber is proud to welcome 9gs Enterprises to present a series of 12 innovative workshops over the next three years that will improve your organizational performance and productivity. This comprehensive program provides skills-based leadership training, helps to improve communication, planning and attitudes, and will prepare your organization for inevitable change and growth.

Commitment for workshops at $500/each. Your organization will receive:

• Targeted surveys that provide specific qualitative and quantitative data for your organization
• Attendance for ten staff members into the training program and debriefing session
• A private coaching session with an experienced 9gs facilitator to discuss survey results and address specific questions and issues
• Company name and logo displayed at the event
• Sponsorship recognized during opening and closing remarks
• Company name and logo recognition in the following Chamber publications
• The Bridge newsletter, mailed to nearly 3,000 members
• The eBridge online newsletter delivered to more than 7,500 Chamber members
• Special event invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber members.
Read more detail options. For additional information about the program or on becoming a sponsor, please contact Nicole at 233.4347, ext. 14, or nicole@fmchamber.com.

Annual Meeting

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Attendance: 500 to 700

Target Audience: Executive, upper- and mid-level managers, business owners/partners, decision makers, their colleagues and customers

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead provides a unique networking opportunity during its Annual Meeting in November. This elegant, once-a-year evening event is designed to celebrate your Chamber membership and to introduce your staff, associates and preferred customers to the exciting networking opportunities available through your membership. Businesses may provide corporate support through sponsorships.

Sponsorships
$5,000 (limited to one), $1,200 and $600

Benefits of Presenting Sponsor ($5,000)

• Recognized as the sole sponsor for the event keynote and/or entertainer
• Two reserved tables of eight in prime locations; two complimentary bottles of wine per table
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event on main stage
• Company logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Front page placement in the Chamber's newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• The online event registration web pages
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees

Benefits of Event Sponsorship ($1,200)

• Two reserved tables of eight in prime locations; two complimentary bottles of wine per table
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event on main stage
• Company name will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Front page placement in the Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• The event registration web site

Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship ($600)

• One reserved table of eight; complimentary bottle of wine
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event on main stage
• Company name will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• The event registration web pages

Business After Hours

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Attendance: 700 to 1,000

Target Audience: Managers, sales and marketing teams, Chamber-member employees interested in promoting and expanding their business and contacts

The Business After Hours event runs from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and are for members only. This event is designed to create and promote expanded business opportunities for Chamber-member firms and their employees. Business After Hours is held every other month, beginning in February.

Sponsorships
$1,500 for sole sponsorship; $800 per co-sponsor (it is the responsibility of the sponsor to secure the co-sponsor)

Benefits of Sole Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Two prime booth locations on the trade show floor
• 20 staff admissions to event; 2 beverage tickets per person
• Business cards from Chamber door-prize bowl
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• Front page placement in the Chamber's newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Chamber online event registration web pages
• Corporate identification on the event web site with link to the sponsor's web site
• Complimentary event registration list, including individual names and names of business
• One post-event marketing opportunity to Chamber members
• Complementary mailing labels of key contacts; electronic list may be used only by member-firm mailing house; sponsor incurs postage and material expenses
• Must be completed within two months of event

Benefits of Co-Sponsorship ($800)

• One Prime booth location on the trade show floor
• 10 staff admissions to event; 2 beverage tickets per person
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Company name(s) and/or logo(s) will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 5,000 member employees
• Front page placement in the Chamber's newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Chamber's online event registration web pages
• Corporate identification on the event web site with link to the sponsor's web site
• Complimentary event registration list, including individual names and names of business
• One post-event marketing opportunity to Chamber members
• Complementary mailing labels of key contacts; electronic list may be used only by member-firm mailing house; sponsor incurs postage and material expenses
• Must be completed within two months of event

Chamber Café and Breakfast Buzz Training Seminars

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Attendance: 50 - 200 / 18 seminars per year

Target Audience: Member employees and front-line staff involved in sales, marketing, support and management who seek to enhance their employment skills and knowledge base

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead Chamber Café and Breakfast Buzz training seminars showcase member business representatives who share their expertise in areas of interest to our members. Topics cover current trends in business and are discussed in a small-group setting. Presenters' materials are shared with participants during this interactive program.

Sponsorship
$1,500 per program year (September - May)
Lunch Sponsors ($500 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)

Benefits of Sponsorship ($1,500)

• 2 VIP tickets to each of the 18 seminars
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Chamber online event registration web pages

Benefits of Lunch Sponsors ($500 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)

• 2 VIP tickets to sponsored event
• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• The table where food will be placed
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Listed on event registration web site

Maximize Your Membership

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Attendance
30 to 50 new members and established members looking for refresher of Chamber offerings

Sponsorships
Sole Sponsor $200 per session plus beverages and pastry/breakfast items for the event

Benefits of Event Sponsorship

• Recognition during introductions and closing remarks of the session
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 Chamber member representatives
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Chamber's online event registration on Web site

ChamberChoice Awards Program

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Attendance:
300 ChamberChoice Reception
200 ChamberChoice Spotlight Breakfast
400 Annual Awards Luncheon

Sponsorships
$600 and $300

Target Audience: Small business owners and those who provide services to and support the small business community in the region

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead recognizes and promotes member businesses through the presentation of the following Chamber awards:

ChamberChoice Awards
ChamberChoice Not-for-Profit of the Year
ChamberChoice Business of the Year
ChamberChoice Small Business of the Year
Optional Recognition:
       GNDA Community Leadership Award
       NDSU Distinguished Professor Award
       Spirit of Minnesota Award

Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship ($600)

• One reserved table of eight at the Annual Awards Luncheon
• Admission for four at the Spotlight Breakfast
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks at each event
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event on main stage
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsors listed on event program
• Chamber online event registration web pages

Benefits of Friend of Small Business Sponsorship ($300)

• Four reserved seats at the Annual Awards Luncheon
• Admission for four at the Spotlight Breakfast
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event on main stage
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-firm representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsors listed on event program
• Chamber online on event registration web pages

Chamber Challenge Golf Outing & Social

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Attendance: 144

Target Audience: All Chamber-member employees who enjoy active networking activities

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead periodically hosts special social events such as the Chamber Challenge Golf Outing and Social. This annual event in July provides a perfect opportunity to network and make new acquaintances.

Sponsorships
($300)

Benefits of Sponsorship $300

• One admission ticket to the social, including 2 drink tickets
• Signage representing your business as the sponsor
• The opportunity to host your own challenges (longest ball, closest to the hole), give prizes, specialty items or gifts and network with each team at your designated hole/tee box
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Chamber's online event registration web pages

Fargo Moorhead Leadership Program

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Attendance: 25 - 30 participants per year

Target Audience: Chamber-member employees who wish to develop or enhance their leadership skills, both personally and professionally

Fargo Moorhead Leadership promotes community leadership by developing knowledgeable, skilled leaders committed to building bridges of understanding across diverse segments of our community to ensure a high quality of life and positive growth.

Sponsorships
Program Sponsors ($1500 per program year)
Lunch Sponsors ($400 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)

Maximum Number of Sponsors
Four Session Sponsors
One Lunch Sponsor per day (total of 9)

Benefits of Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• All session materials (agenda, applications, etc.)
• The Fargo Moorhead Leadership pages on the Chamber web site
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Graduation programs and announcements
• Graduation advertisement in The Forum newspaper

Benefits of Lunch Sponsors ($400 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)

• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• The table where food will be placed
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Listed on The Fargo Moorhead Leadership pages on the Chamber Web site where appropriate

Education Outlook Forum Welcomes New Educators

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Attendance: 50 to 100 educators (dependent on number of new hires); 150 business representatives

Target Audience: Chamber-member employees seeking to make a meaningful connection or to show their support for the education community

The Education Outlook Forum provides an opportunity to welcome educators new to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, representing public and private schools (K-12) as well as college and technical school faculty. The event offers business representatives an opportunity to meet and network with the new education professionals and administrators.

Sponsorships
$250

Benefits of Corporate Sponsorship ($250)

• Two VIP tickets to the breakfast
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• The opportunity to promote your business in participating in door prizes that will be given at the event
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Chamber's online event registration web pages

Regional Economic Outlook Forum

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Attendance: 350

Target Audience: Chamber-member employees interested in the most comprehensive economic overview of the year; perspectives represented include several segments of the economy for Fargo-Moorhead, the region and the nation

This once-a-year morning networking and informational breakfast is designed to provide member firms and their employees and up-to-date presentation about how the economy is affected by various industries, including, but not limited to agribusiness, air service, arts and non-profits, construction, commercial development, community diversity, education, health care, manufacturing, real estate, retail trade, tourism, transportation and others.

Sponsorships
$2,000 for event sponsorship (limited to one); $250 per table sponsor

Benefits of Event Sponsorship ($2,000)

• Two reserved tables of eight in prime locations
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Event invitation mailed to more than 3,000 Chamber-member representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Sponsor sign with logo at the event
• The event registration web site

Benefits of Table Sponsorships $250

• One reserved table of eight in prime location
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• The event registration web site

Regional Issues Forums

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Attendance: 50 to 250 people / number of events will be determined as needed throughout the year

Target Audience: Community Leaders, Business Managers, and interested Chamber-member employees

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead periodically hosts special Regional Issues Forum events. These sessions focus on timely issues that are of interest to regional communities, our members and the Fargo-Moorhead business community.

Sponsorships
$500 per year

Benefits of Event Sponsorship ($500)

• Preferred seating at each event
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 company representatives when appropriate
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Chamber online event registration web pages

Special Training Events

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Attendance: 150 to 500

Target Audience: Member managers and front-line staff involved in sales, marketing, leadership and support who seek to enhance their employment skills and knowledge base

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead periodically hosts special professional development events. These events focus on timely issues and trends that are of interest to our members and the Fargo-Moorhead business community.

Sponsorships
$5,000 to $500 (varies with each event)

Benefits of Sponsorship

• Complimentary staff admissions to event, dependent upon level of sponsorship
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Invitations mailed to more than 3,000 company representatives
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 5,000 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Listed on event registration web site
• Sponsor recognition at the event and in all promotional materials
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Additional benefits may be available specific to the training opportunity and level of sponsorship

State of the Cities Address

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Attendance: 200

Target Audience: Chamber-member employees interested in hearing a “State of the City” address directly from top city leaders in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth.

This once-a-year morning networking and informational breakfast is designed to provide member firms and their employees up-to-date presentations addressing current business and community issues and activities in the metropolitan cities and their outlook for the coming year.

Sponsorships
$1,500 and $250

Benefits of Event Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Two Reserved tables of eight in prime location at the breakfast
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event
• Chamber's online event registration web pages

Benefits of Table Sponsorships ($250)

• A reserved table of eight at the breakfast
• Sponsors will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Electronic acknowledgement throughout event
• Chamber's online event registration web pages
• Event invitations mailed to more than 2,000 Chamber firm representatives

Young Professionals Network

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Target Audience: Chamber-member Young Professionals ranging in age 21 - 35.

Sponsorships
$1,500 per program year (October – September)

The Chamber's Young Professional Network program is designed to enhance the skills of our communities Young Professionals through both training programs and networking events. Hour long luncheon training programs are specifically targeted to enhance the development and to contribute to the success of the young professional. Networking socials are held to enhance their business network.

Benefits of Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Two VIP tickets to each event
• One complementary YPN membership
• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks
• Complementary mailing labels of attendees from each networking event
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• Broadcast fax and/or e-mail invitations to more than 7,500 member employees
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation 2,775)
• Chamber's online event registration web pages

Youth Leadership Program

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Attendance: 60 (2 classes of 25 - 30 per year)

Target Audience: Area students who wish to impact the future of the metropolitan area while developing and enhancing their leadership skills (open to students from Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo public and private schools)

The Chamber's Youth Leadership program is designed to nurture and enhance the skills of high school sophomore and juniors from our community who wish to become involved in influencing the future and offers rare opportunities to interact with community leaders. The goal of Youth Leadership are to provide opportunities for students from different areas of the community to know one another and to develop a level of mutual trust and respect, while fostering students' interest in community and voluntary activities.

Sponsorships
Session Sponsors ($1,500 per program year)
Lunch Sponsors ($400 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)
In-kind donations are accepted for students' course materials, graduation expenses and general program expenses.

Maximum Number of Sponsors
Four Session Sponsors
One Lunch Sponsor per day (total of 16)

Benefits of Sponsorship ($1,500)

• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks of each session
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
• All session materials (Agenda, Application)
• The Youth Leadership pages on the Chamber web site
• The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
• Graduation programs and announcements
• Graduation advertisement published by The Forum newspaper

Benefits of Lunch Sponsors ($400 per session/or to provide agreed upon food)

• Sponsor will be recognized during introductions and closing remarks of the session
• Company name and/or logo will be displayed in or on the following:
o The table where food will be placed
o The Chamber's monthly newsletter, The Bridge (hard copy circulation: 2,775)
o Listed on the Youth Leadership pages on the Chamber web site where appropriate

The Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead is able to provide this program, free of charge, to area students and their families, through these sponsorships as well as through gifts to the Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Endowed Fund, managed by the F-M Area Foundation. All gifts to this fund are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.