After Hours is a bimonthly networking function hosted by a member of the Chamber. The purpose of After Hours is to provide exposure and generate business leads for the host sponsor and attending Chamber members.
Contact
Maggie Toburen
Manager, Programs & Events
770.232.8805
mtoburen@gwinnettchamber.org
Partner Opportunities
Presenting Annual Sponsor
One Available
$5,000
- The program will be referred to as “After Hours, presented by (name of sponsor company).”
- Two-minute promotional announcement from representative
- Logo on all marketing collateral
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at display table
- Recognition in press releases
- Social media mentions
- Ten (10) guest attendees per event
- First right of refusal for following year
Leading Annual Sponsor
Multiple Available
$3,500
- One-minute promotional announcement from representative
- Logo on all marketing collateral
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at display table
- Recognition in press releases
- Social media mentions
- Eight (8) guest attendees per event
- First right of refusal for following year
- Level exclusivity
Principal Annual Sponsor
Multiple Available
$2,500
- 30-second promotional announcement from emcee
- Logo on all marketing collateral
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at display table
- Recognition in press releases
- Social media mentions
- Six (6) guest attendees per event
- First right of refusal for following year
- Level exclusivity
Corporate Event Sponsor
Multiple Available
$750
- Verbal recognition
- Logo on all marketing collateral
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at display table
- Social media mentions
- Four (4) guest attendees
Onsite Exhibitor
Multiple Available
$175
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at display table
- Two (2) guest attendees
Sponsors
Principal Annual Sponsors
Host Sponsor Responsibilities
Facilities & Parking
- The host sponsor must be in Gwinnett County
- Ability to comfortably accommodate 250 Chamber members and guests
- Must have adequate parking spaces within reasonable walking distance, preferably adjacent to the building
- One entrance for attendees
- Twelve skirted tables, at least 6’x2’ in size, must be provided for Chamber members to exhibit products and services
Catering
- Sponsor must provide catering of food, non-alcoholic beverages and beer and wine; spirits optional
- All catering services must be set up by 4:45 p.m. on the day of the event
- Sponsor must provide 2-3 bars, depending on estimated attendance (two drink tickets provided to each attendee by Chamber), with all necessary supplies (i.e. trash cans, napkins and cups). Sponsor is responsible for emptying trash cans, cleaning off tables, and restocking food periodically throughout the evening
Registration
- Provide following items: two six-foot or one eight-foot table and one wastebasket to be located immediately inside the facility entrance.
Announcements, Door Prize Drawings, and Theme
- During the time of announcements, the sponsor will have three minutes speaking time to promote their business
- If a theme (optional) is planned, please notify Chamber to publicize
Promotions
- Complete physical address (address MUST work with GPS)
- Company logo in VECTOR format (.ai, .eps) or high-resolution JPEG or PNG
- High-resolution photo(s) of your facility. Please note: logos and photos copied directly off of a website are usually NOT high-resolution
Gwinnett Chamber Responsibilities
Publicity
- The Chamber shall publicize and advertise the event via the Chamber website (www.gwinnettchamber.org), social media, all print collateral (flyers, tent cards, etc.), as well as Chamber weekly e-blasts (2,200 members).
- Tagged in social media posts, Facebook event, and Linkedin Event prior to, during and post the After Hours event.
- One-minute speaking opportunity.
- Logo linked to company website on weekly e-blast preceding the event as well as on the event page on the Chamber website.
- Provide one sponsor table at the event.
Reservations
- Handle registration at event and keep record of attendees
- Provide two drink tickets per attendee for bar(s) provided by host
- Send attendee information to the sponsor(s) no later than a week after the event
- The Chamber DOES NOT reimburse for the catering of this event nor any other services that the sponsoring host may choose to provide