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2017-2018 Fort Worth Chamber Sponsorships

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Fort Worth Chamber Events by Category 2017-2018

The Fort Worth Chamber operates on a fiscal year beginning April 1 ending March 31

Signature/Annual events

• 135th Annual Meeting - June 1, 2017 at The Omni Fort Worth Hotel

• 6th Annual State of the County with Judge B. Glen Whitley – Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at The Renaissance Worthington Hotel

• 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic – Monday, September 18, 2017 at Ridglea Country Club

• State of Education with Superintendent Fort Worth ISD School – Fall 2017 - TBA at Cendera Center

• Mayor’s International Luncheon – Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel

• Mayor’s State of the City Address – Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Fort Worth Convention Center

Governmental Affairs

Leaders in Government Series (3 events in the series)

Small Business, Networking

Membership 101 Orientation (held every other month at Ridglea Country Club)

Impact Your Business series – Small Business Council programming (9-11 events in the

series)

Small Business of the Year awards

Leadership

• Leaders in Business series – CEO Level (2-3 events in the series)

• Vision Fort Worth - Young Professional Group (8-10 events in the series)

• Women Insight Network Series (12 programs per year)

• Fort Worth Chamber Board of Directors & Executive Committee Meetings 2016-2017

Corporate /General Membership

• Area Council Membership Luncheons (6 events, 1 hosted by each Area Council and a

Combined AC with David Cook, Fort Worth City Manager to offer an Economic Update (Southwest AC, West AC, Central AC, North AC, East AC)

• Sports Series (3 luncheons)

- Colonial Preview Luncheon at Colonial Country Club – May 16, 2017

- TCU Coach Patterson Luncheon – TCU Champions Club – July 2017 - TBA

- 3rd - TBA

Digital Media Opportunties

• Chamber Weekly Update – News/Blogs and Upcoming Events

• B2B Weekly Insider – Member news/prizes

NOTE: Only premium or exclusive sponsors sold are listed. If you would like a complete list of all sponsors for a specific

event, please contact Jennifer Vuduris, Development Director, 817-338-3335 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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Fort Worth Chamber Sponsorship Opportunities 2017 – 2018

Table of Contents

31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic .................................................................................................................................. 3

135th Annual Meeting ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Area Councils 2017-2018 ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Digital Media Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Fort Worth Chamber Board of Directors & Executive Committee Meetings 2017-2018 ............................................. 11

Impact Your Business Series (Small Business Council Programming) 2017-2018 ......................................................... 12

Leaders in Business 2017-2018 ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Leaders in Government 2017-2018 .............................................................................................................................. 14

Mayor’s International Luncheon 2017 .......................................................................................................................... 15

Mayor’s State of the City Address 2018 ........................................................................................................................ 16

Membership 101 – Orientation 2017-2018 .................................................................................................................. 18

Small Business of the Year Awards 2017-2018 ............................................................................................................. 19

Sports Series 2017-2018 ............................................................................................................................................... 19

State of the County featuring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley 2017 ..................................................................... 20

State of Education featuring Fort Worth ISD Superintendent ...................................................................................... 21

Vision Fort Worth series 2017-2018 ............................................................................................................................. 22

Women Insight Network Series 2017-2018 .................................................................................................................. 24


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31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic

Monday, September 18, 2017 at Ridglea Country Club – North Course

The 2016 annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, September 18th on the North Course of

Ridglea Country Club. The Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic is Fort Worth’s premier private tournament

hosting 32 teams. Lunch and an afternoon of golf are followed by an Awards’ Dinner held in the

Ridglea dining room. This tournament provides a unique environment for networking with business

leaders from around Fort Worth, and is an excellent opportunity to entertain clients or reward

employees.

Schedule of events:

11:30 a.m. – Registration/check-in (North course)

12:00 p.m. – Lunch provided by Railhead Smokehouse BBQ

1:00 p.m. - Tee Off

5:30 – 6:00 - Awards Dinner will immediately follow the conclusion of play at the North Course

clubhouse

Player Info Teams/Sponsors (See below)

$400 – Individual Players

Registration deadline: Friday, September 8, 2017

Sponsor Info $8,000 Presenting Sponsor - SOLD GM Financial

$5,500 Goody Bag Sponsor –SOLD Southwest Bank

$4,000 Awards Dinner - SOLD Spectrum Business

$3,500 Beer Sponsor – SOLD Andrews Distributing

$3,000 Lunch Sponsor – SOLD RAILHEAD

$3,500 Golf Ball Sponsor – SOLD The Buxton Company

$2,500 Midway Sponsor – SOLD Roger Williams

$3,500 Photography Sponsor – SOLD The Rios Group

$2,500 Snack Sponsor – SOLD Balfour Beatty Construction

$3,500 Platinum Sponsor – (7) available

$3,000 North Course Gold Sponsor - (9) available

$2,500 Raffle Sponsor – (1) available

$2,500 Putting Green Sponsor – (1) available SOLD Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP.

$2,500 Driving Range Sponsor - (1) available


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PREMIUM SPONSORSHIPS Presenting Sponsor - $8,000 Total Available: 1 – SOLD GM Financial

TOP Billing and Logo recognition on electronic collateral materials, online calendar, and event

webpage; logo recognition on dinner signage and “Course-Pitality” board; (2) two teams of (4) four players (8 total); reserved table of (8) eight at the Awards Dinner; opportunity to speak from the

podium during the Awards Dinner; Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable -

emailed to more than 5,000 members

Goody Bag Sponsor - $5,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Southwest Bank

• Logo recognition on event webpage and collateral; logo printed on goody bags given to each player;

opportunity to put company promotional information and/or product in goodie bag; (2) two teams of (4) four players (8 total); (1) one reserved table of (8) eight at the Awards Dinner

Awards Dinner - $4,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD Spectrum Business

• Logo recognition on event webpage and collateral; Signage at awards dinner; opportunity to put

company promotional information at the awards dinner and have a table to display items; (1) One

teams of (4) four players (4 total); Opportunity to speak at the awards dinner

Beer Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Andrews Distributing

• Sponsor sign on beverage cart driven during tournament play; Sponsor logo on beer coolers; (1) one

team of (4) four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Lunch Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD RAILHEAD

• Sponsor sign in lunch area and on “Course-Pitality” board; (1) one team of (4) four players (4 total); (4)

four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Golf Ball Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD The Buxton Company

• Logo printed on golf balls given to each player; (1) one team of four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Photography Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD The Rios Group

• Logo printed on photo sleeve given to each player; Sponsor sign at both courses; (1) one team of (4) four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Midway Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Roger Williams

• Sponsor sign at Midway Facilities on both courses; (1) one team of four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program


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Snack Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Balfour Beatty Construction

Logo printed on each snack bag (300); (1) one team of (4) four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the

Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Raffle Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

• Sponsor sign on the raffle table; (1) one team of (4) four players on the North Course; (4) four seats at

the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Putting Green Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

• Sponsor sign on the North Course practice putting green; (1) one team of (4) four players on the North

Course; (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program

Driving Range Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 1

Sponsor sign on Driving Range; (1) one team with (4) four players; (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner;

name recognition in the program

HOLE SPONSORS AND TEAMS

Platinum Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 7

• Sponsor sign on (1) one tee box; (1) one team of (4) four players (4 total); (4) four seats at the Awards

Dinner; Opportunity to have a table to pass out giveaways or sponsor a contest (if interested, will

provide more detail); name recognition in the program

North Course Gold Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 9

• Sponsor sign on (1) one North Course putting green; (1) one team of four players (4 total) on the North

Course; (4) four seats at the Awards Dinner; name recognition in the program


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135th Annual Meeting The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s 135th Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2017 at The

Omni Fort Worth Hotel. The Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity for your company to gain significant

exposure and show corporate citizenship. As one of the most anticipated Chamber events of the year, the luncheon has hosted a sold-out audience of approximately 800 people for the past several years. During the

program, the Spirit of Enterprise Award is presented to an organization that has made a significant contribution to the community over the years. Past winners include Cook Children’s Health Care System, Kelly, Hart,

Hallman, LLP., Wells Fargo, Amon Carter Museum, DFW International Airport, Gideon Toal, Lockheed Martin,

Carter & Burgess, XTO Energy, Sundance Square and Texas Christian University. Entertainment includes a nationally known keynote speaker.

Date: June 1, 2017 at The Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Avg. attendance: 800

Keynote Speaker: TBA

2016 Spirit of Enterprise winner – GM Financial

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 – 1/year commitment or $23,000 3/year commitment

SOLD The Dannon Company

• Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar

• (1) One company representative seated at head table

• Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location

• Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the

luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor

• Full-page company profile in event program

• List of attendees, if desired

• Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members

Entertainment Sponsor - $20,000 – 1/year commitment or $17,000 3/year commitment

SOLD XTO Energy Total Available: 1

• Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar




luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as the Entertainment Sponsor

• Full-page company profile in event program

Spirit of Enterprise Sponsor - $15,000 SOLD BNSF Railway

-Logo recognition in event program and webpage

-Opportunity to present the award to Spirit of Enterprise recipient

-Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location

-(1) One seat at the head table

-Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon

-Recognition from the podium as the Spirit of Enterprise Sponsor

-Spirit of Enterprise plaque relocated to the Chamber’s BNSF Conference Room listing all past SOE recipients


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135th Annual Meeting – con’t.

Private Reception Sponsor - $6,500 SOLD Jackson Walker, LLP

Total Available: 1

• Logo recognition in event program and webpage

• Logo recognition on reception signage


• Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception Sponsor

Program Sponsor - $5,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Frost

• An attractive folder with your company logo on the cover that presents the Chamber’s Annual Report/Program of Work and Annual Meeting program and is placed in front of over 850 of Fort

Worth’s business leaders and decision makers in the community.

• Recognition in event program and webpage



luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as the Program Sponsor


• Logo recognition in event program and webpage

• Reserved table for (10) ten

• Reservations for (10) ten for the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to

luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as a Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 8

• Name recognition in event program and webpage


• Reservations for (10) ten for the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to

luncheon

Silver Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 10



Bronze Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 25




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Area Councils 2017-2018

Area Councils are comprised of (5) five geographically segmented

groups –Southwest, Central, East,

North, and West areas of Tarrant County. This allows Chamber

members more extensive

participation in their neighborhood business communities through

informative programs and targeted projects. Appointed board

members guide the council and

hold meetings geared toward timely and relevant area business

issues.

Each Area Council also supports a school or program with the FWISD

such as career fairs and reading

programs.

Programs to engage Area Council members include:

-Town Hall meetings, Tours,

Coffees and Happy Hours – up to

20/year hosted by our members

(6) Six total Area Council Luncheons per year -(5) five luncheons in each Area Council hosted in each geographic area - open to all Chamber members

-(1) Economic Update /Legacy Award with David Cook, Fort Worth City Manager

Legacy Award is given to a deserving individual or company that has had a lasting impact on the region. Former recipients are the late Fort Worth Mayor Bob Bolen and former Speaker of the House,

Congressman Jim Wright, DFW International Airport and Bob Simpson, Co-Chairman Texas Rangers and co-founder XTO Energy and current CEO Morningstar Partners

Area Council Presenting Sponsors - $4,500 (1 in each Area Council) Total Available: 5

North (NAC) – SOLD BNSF Railway; Southwest (SWAC) – SOLD Baylor Scott & White; West (WAC)– SOLD

UNTHSC; Central (CAC-Downtown) – SOLD Bank of Texas; East (EAC) – pending DFW Airport

Logo recognition on all Area Council collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar

(1) One company representatives seated at head table at each Area Council Luncheon – six total (North, East, West, Southwest, Central and Combined)

Reserved table for (8) eight at One AC luncheon – Date and Speaker TBA

Reserved table of (8) eight at the Combined Area Council (CAC) Luncheon/City Manager Update – Date TBA

5-minute presentation at Sponsored AC Luncheon – this can include a Video/PowerPoint

Company Profile in Sponsored AC Luncheon Program and on the Chamber’s Website

Seat on ONE Area Council Board

Up to (2) Two representatives invited to attend each Sponsored AC coffee, Happy Hour, Town Hall Meeting – four per year

Opportunity to Host a coffee/Happy Hour/Town Hall meeting


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Digital Media Opportunities B2B Weekly Insider The Chamber’s B2B Weekly Insider is a members-only digital newsletter written by the

one and only Mr. B. The newsletter is designed to create buzz,

generate business, and provide a sense of community for our

members. B2B has garnered loyal Chamber readership and is

emailed to more than 5,000 individual Chamber members

each week. The newsletter contains photos and news about

members and their companies, talk overheard at events,

special offers and giveaways, and more. Each week’s edition

includes a Calendar of Events and Picture of the Week. A

B2B Weekly Insider sponsorship offers an opportunity to promote your goods and services

to a large and diverse group of Chamber members on a

weekly basis.

Sample: Click to see online B2B archives

Stats: Emailed to 5,000 members each Wednesday

Duration: Your logo or ad will run 50 weeks for

one year from its first appearance. (Pub suspended on some holidays)

Deadlines: All art due on Monday for that week’s

email blast

Presenting Sponsor/Top Banner - $5,000/year; $2,500/six months

Total available: 1

• Banner ad linking to company website at top of page; can be updated monthly with link.

• Dimensions - (575w x 100h pixels)

Bottom Banner Sponsor - $2,500/year; $1,250/six months

Total Available: 2 per week

• Banner ad linking to company website at the bottom of the newsletter with link.

Dimensions - (579w x 115h pixels)

Calendar of Events Sponsor - $4,000/year or $2,000/six months - SOLD Blue Zones

Total Available: 1

• Banner ad or logo with Calendar of Events with link. Dimensions - (150w x 150h pixels)

Picture of the Week Sponsor - $3,700 – SOLD SOUTHLAND PROPERTY TAX

Total Available: 1

• Banner ad or logo with Picture of the Week with link. Dimensions - (150w x 150h pixels)

Gold Sponsor - $2,000/year; $1,000/six months; $500/three months

Total Available: 4 (current sponsors: Colonial Country Club; The T; Comerica Bank, FW Inc)

• Banner ad along the middle of the newsletter with link. Dimensions - (260 pixels wide x 104 pixels tall)

http://www.fortworthchamber.com/news-media/mr-b-e-newsletter/

http://www.fortworthchamber.com/news-media/mr-b-e-newsletter/


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CHAMBER WEEKLY UPDATE/EVENTS/NEWS

Every Monday more than 5,000 Fort Worth

Chamber of Commerce members receive an email bulletin outlining the Chamber’s upcoming events.

It also includes events hosted by members. The

weekly E-vents email has quickly become

members’ relied-upon source of information for

Chamber meetings and event details, reminders of upcoming events, and direct link to online

registration.

Stats: Emailed to more than 5,000 members

each Monday (Email suspends a few times a

year during holidays). 20-25% Open Rate

Duration: Your logo or ad will run every week

for one year from its first appearance.

Presenting Sponsor/Top Banner - $5,000/year; $2,500/six months

Total available: 1

• Banner ad linking to company website at top of page; can be updated monthly with link.

• Dimensions - (575w x 100h pixels)

Bottom Banner Sponsor - $2,500/year; $1,250/six months

Total Available: 1 per week

• Banner ad linking to company website at the bottom of the newsletter with link.

Dimensions - (579w x 115h pixels)


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Fort Worth Chamber Board of Directors & Executive Committee Meetings 2017-2018

The Fort Worth Chamber's Board of Directors meet quarterly at the Fort Worth Club to discuss issues, exchange

ideas and make decisions about the fulfillment of the Chamber's mission: To promote the interest of its

members by assuming a leadership role in making Fort Worth an excellent place in which to live, work and do

business.

The Executive Committee works to ensure that Chamber policies, programs, and directives are being followed

and executed in an effective manner. This group meets once a month, except for months with board meetings.

Series includes: Four Board of Directors meetings held quarterly; Executive Committee meets monthly

(excluding Board meeting months)

Presenting Sponsor - $2,000 -Total Available: 1 – SOLD American Cancer Society

• Recognition on all collateral materials and email invitation to board members (13 invites)

• Recognition from the podium at each meeting

• Opportunity for company brochure/promotional item to be distributed at each meeting


Unless otherwise indicated in the meeting notice sent approximately one week before each meeting, the

quarterly Board meetings are held in the Fort Worth Club, Trinity Room at 7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast

begins at 7:15 a.m.

The Executive Committee meetings are held in the Progress Center at the Fort Worth Chamber offices at 7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m.

Board members are invited to attend Executive Committee meetings on a non-voting basis. *There will be no meeting in July.

*The March Executive Committee meeting moves to the fourth Thursday of the month in observance of Spring Break.


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Impact Your Business Series (Small Business Council Programming) 2017-2018 The Small Business Council is geared towards the small business owner. The Council hosts breakfast and lunch meetings addressing business issues, personal development issues and up-to-date financial information

affecting business. Short video recaps of 6 events are also planned.

Series includes: (9) events per year / Avg. attendance: 75-125

(8) Eight Impact Your Business Lunch Meetings: Held at Joe T. Garcia’s La Puertita, 2201 North Commerce, 76106; Registration and Buffet held from 11:30 a.m. – noon; Program noon - 1 p.m.

(1) One Afternoon Workshop/Social Hour at the Fort Worth Club

Entrepreneurship program (TBA)

2016-2017 programming recap:

May 3, 2016 – Crucial Conversations - Sarah Webb, Broadie Aircraft

June 7, 2016 – Create a Culture of Increasing Your Profit Through Your People - Jason Forrest, Forrest

Performance Group

July 12, 2016 – Marketing for the Bottom Line - Marcie Finney, Marcie Finney Design

August 9, 2016 – Does Your Business Have an Ethics Policy? – Shannon Shipp, Neeley School of Business at

TCU

Sept. 13, 2016 – Productivity Hacks - Chris Handy, ThinkHandy

Oct. 11, 2016 – The Work of Leaders – Julie Chance, Action-Strategies-By-Design, LLC

Nov. 15, 2016 – Strengthening Your Leadership Inner Genius – Sandi Mitchell, APEX Leadership Mastery

Feb. 28, 2017 – Media Workship/Social Hour – Andra Bennett House, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce –

Afternoon Workshop at the Fort Worth Club

March 28, 2017 – Best Practices of the 2017 SBOY Recipients – 2017 Small Business of the Year Award

Recipients

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Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD UT Arlington School of Business

• Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar;

Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor at each event; Opportunity to distribute brochures and informational materials at each event; (2) Two seats at each event; (1) One seat on the

Small Business Council. (3) Three meetings per year at the Chamber; Opportunity for a company

representative to speak at (each) event; Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members


(current sponsors – Blue Jean Network; Speed Fab-Crete, Wells Fargo)

• Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar; Recognition from the

podium as the Platinum Sponsor at each event; Opportunity to distribute brochures and informational materials at each event; (1) One seat at each event; (1) One seat on the Small Business Council. (3)

Three meetings per year at the Chamber; Opportunity for a company representative to speak at (each)

event


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Leaders in Business 2017-2018

The LIB series includes (2) two- (3) three luncheons connecting Chamber members to presidents and CEOs from

some of Fort Worth's nationally recognized and most respected companies. Speakers from companies located

outside of Fort Worth are also invited if their company is having a tremendous impact on the community’s business climate. The target audience is C-level executives. Past speakers have included Ross Perot Jr. of

Hillwood, Jon and Jonny Brumley of Encore

Acquisitions, Rex Tillerson of ExxonMobil, and Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. CEO’s Ralph Heath, Lockheed;

Matt Rose, BNSF Railway; David Cush, Virgin America Airlines;

2014 programs: Carl Ice, President, BNSF Railway; Stephen Jones, Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice

President/Director of Player Personnel, Dallas Cowboys; Ross Perot, Jr., CEO, AllianceTexas

(3) Three events per fiscal year Avg. attendance: 250

2016 program recap:

Dr. Stuart Flynn Dean of the TCU & UNTHSC M.D. School

Orlando Carvalho, Lockheed Martin

Mitch Snyder, Bell Helicopter

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Presenting Sponsor - $5,500 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business

Total Available: 1


• (1) One company representative seated at head table at each event

• Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event

• Reservations for your all of your table guests to attend the private reception – if scheduled



Platinum Sponsor - $3,500

Total Available: 5 (SOLD OUT – Briggs Freeman Realty; BNSF Railway; TCU Neeley School of Business,

Southwest Bank, Sundt Construction, Inc.)




• Reservations for (2) two at the private reception – if scheduled

• Recognition from the podium as a Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (current Sponsors; CHASE JP Morgan, Tarleton State University)

Total Available: 5

• Name recognition on all collateral materials, email

invitation and online calendar

• Reservations for (1) one at the private reception – if scheduled

• Reserved table for (8) eight at each event


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Leaders in Government 2017-2018 This highly desirable luncheon series at the Petroleum Club is held three times a year to a sell-out crowd of over 250 people per event. Each luncheon will feature a key elected and/or public official discussing critical issues

pertaining to business and our community. The exact time of the event will be determined based upon the

availability of the selected speaker. Past speakers include Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Kay Granger, Gov. Rick Perry, and Federal Reserve Bank’s Richard Fisher.

Series includes: (2) Two events per year

Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 SOLD Kelly Hart and Hallman LLP




• Reservations for your guests at the private reception – if scheduled




Current sponsors: Bell Helicopter; BNSF Railway




• Reservations for (2) two at the private reception – if scheduled

• Recognition from the podium as the Platinum Sponsor


Current sponsors: Fidelity Investments TXU Energy, Lockheed Martin

• Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar

• Reservations for (1) one at the private reception – if scheduled



Current sponsors: Southwest Bank, Tarrant County College District

• Name recognition in event program • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event


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Mayor’s International Luncheon 2017 The Mayor’s Annual International Luncheon will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Speaker is Humberto Antunes, president and CEO at Nestlé Skin Health and Galderma and features comments from Mayor Betsy

Price. In 2012, Alex W. Smith, President and CEO of Pier 1 Imports held a dialogue with Mayor Price discussing

Pier 1 Imports’ international business initiatives and overall business model. And, in 2013, we heard remarks by Mayor Betsy Price and Keynote Speaker Kevin Buehler, Division Head, Alcon/Novartis.

The Mayor’s International Luncheon attracts business leaders and executives from a cross section of the region

who are engaged in international business.

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – location TBD

Expected attendance: 400; Speaker TBD: – CEO or President of a major International Company in

Tarrant County Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 Total Available: 1 – SOLD FROST



• Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

• Reservations for (9) nine at the private reception prior to the luncheon – if scheduled


Reception Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business Executive MBA Program

• Logo recognition in event program and webpage and special reception signage



• Reservations for (9) nine at the private reception prior to the luncheon

• Recognition from the podium as the Reception Sponsor Platinum Sponsor - $3,200 Total Available: 3 (current sponsors: BNSF Railway, Bell Helicopter, DFW

International Airport)


• One company representative seated at head table


• Reservations for (2) two at the private reception prior to the luncheon – if scheduled Gold Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 5



• Reservations for (1) one at the private reception prior to the luncheon - if scheduled


• Name recognition in event program

• Reserved table for (8) eight


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Mayor’s State of the City Address 2018 The State of the City Address is one of the Chamber’s most anticipated and largest events. The annual address features the Mayor of Fort Worth. The event will take place Tuesday, February 20, 2018

and has hosted over 1,400 people. The audience included business leaders and executives from a cross section of the community, as well as elected officials and local print and broadcast media.

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Fort Worth Convention Center Avg. attendance: 1,300

Presenting Sponsor - $20,000/three year SOLD Southwest Bank

Total Available: 1


• (1) Company representative seated at head table


• Reservations for (10) ten at the Small Business of the Year reception prior to the luncheon


• Host Sponsor of the Mayor’s Staff table



Platinum Sponsor -$5,800 Total Available: 6 (current sponsors: Baylor Scott & White, BNSF Railway, Chase,

Fort Worth Firefighters, Frost and Kelly Hart & Hallman)





• Reservations for (10) ten at the Small Business of the Year reception prior to luncheon

Gold Sponsor - $4,800 Total Available: 5 (current sponsors: American Airlines, Bell Helicopter, DFW Airport,

Jackson Walker, Pier 1 Imports, Walsh Ranch)


• (1) One company representative seated at a special guest table with City Manager


• Reservations for (10) ten at the Small Business of the Year reception prior to luncheon


• Name recognition in event program and online calendar


Bronze Sponsor - $2,300 Total Available: 30

• Name recognition in event program and online calendar



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Membership 101 – Orientation 2017-2018 This orientation program for Chamber members features discussion of Chamber programs and highlights ways that members can become involved in the organization. Held six times per year with an average of 90

members attending each session, attendees include new members and longtime, active Chamber members.

Membership 101 is an excellent way for companies to connect with Chamber members and build lasting relationships.

Series includes: Six events per year

Dates: May 4, 2017, July 13, 2017, Sept 7, 2017, Nov 2, 2017 and Jan and Mar 2016 - TBA Avg. attendance: 80

Location: Ridglea Country Club, Fort Worth

Presenting Sponsor - $2,000/year SOLD Lee Johnson Capital Management, LLC


• Opportunity to give a two-minute presentation about company during program

• Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor at each event



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Small Business of the Year Awards 2017-2018

The Small Business of the Year Awards program is a series of events concluding with the Small Business of the

Year Reception, which will take place immediately before the State of the City Address February 2018 - TBA.

The awards program provides over 10 months of media coverage and includes recognition at the January

Business After Hours. This annual event series provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding small

businesses in our community.

TIMELINE

September 2017 Nominations Due October 2017 Applications Due

December 2017 Finalists Announced No Later Than

January 2018 Business After Hours Reception Honoring the Finalists (Tentative) January 2018 Finalists On-Site Judging

February 2018 Mayor’s State of the City Luncheon (Award Recipients Announced) March 2018 Impact Your Business Luncheon - “Best Practices from Best Businesses”

Presenting Sponsor - $9,000 – 3/year or $10,000 – 1/year SOLD NorthstarBank

Total Available: 1


• Reservations for (8) eight at the January Business After Hours

• (10) Ten guests at the Small Business of the Year Reception prior to State of the City Address

• Opportunity to speak at the Small Business of the Year Reception prior to State of the City Address

• Reserved table for (10) ten at the State of the City Address

• (1) One Company representative seated at head table at the State of the City

• (1) One seat on the Small Business Council Committee

• (2) Two guests to attend the March 2018 IYB Lunch – “Best Practices from SBOY Winners”


Platinum Sponsor - $4,000 Current Sponsors – BB&T, Briggs Freeman Realty, CLA Fort Worth and TCU Neeley School of Business








Current Sponsors –Tarleton State University, Wells Fargo








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Sports Series 2017-2018

This series consists of (3) three luncheons that fall within the Fort Worth Chamber’s fiscal year (April 1 – March

31) related to some of the area’s top sporting events. Fort Worth is riding increased momentum with its

legendary regional sports teams and events. With the Texas Motor Speedway, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and the TCU Horned Frogs all drawing record crowds and publicity,

the annual economic impact is approaching $1 billion.

Events include: Colonial Preview Luncheon @ Colonial Country Club – May 16, 2017 @ Colonial Country Club

TCU Coach Patterson Luncheon - @Amon G. Carter – TCU Champion’s Club – July 2017 - TBA

3rd TBA

Presenting Sponsor $6,000 – SOLD Ciera Bank

Total available: 1


• (1) Company representative seated at head table at each event


• Colonial passes for all (9) guests


Platinum Sponsor $4,000 or (1) one program - $1,400 per event

Current Sponsors: Baylor Scott and White, PlainsCapital Bank; Weaver, Wells Fargo

Total available: 3


• (1) Company representative seated at head table at each event


• Colonial passes for all (8) eight guests

Gold Sponsor $2,500 or (1) one program - $850 per event

Total available: 6 Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar


• Colonial passes for all (8) eight guests


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State of the County featuring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley

This annual luncheon features Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley, a civic leader and certified public

accountant. He was elected Tarrant County Commissioner in 1996, representing the northeast portion of our

county, and then Tarrant County Judge in 2006. Judge Whitley presides over the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He is a regional and state leader on matters regarding efficiently run government, transportation,

sustainable communities, air quality, and youth and children's issues. Judge Whitley has served on school and hospital boards and on regional and state committees.

An annual award in memory of Judge Tom Vandergriff will be given at the State of the County. Past recipients

were General Motors, Van Cliburn, Sundance Square and AllianceTexas.

Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 – at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel Expected attendance: 400

Presenting Sponsor - $6,500 – SOLD Ciera Bank

Total Available: 1





Platinum Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 4 Current Sponsors: BNSF Railway, Kelly Hart and Hallman,

FROST











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State of Education featuring Fort Worth ISD Superintendent

Superintendent of FWISD will share details about the latest ISD test scores and state ratings, and the

status of the capital improvement program.

Several students will also briefly share about their experiences in Fort Worth’s Gold Seal programs of

Choice, now available in every high school with 64 programs. The students are at the Texas Academy

of Biomedical Sciences, Young Men’s Leadership academy, Young Women’s Leadership Academy,

culinary arts programs and world language programs. Student musicians from the B Sharp strings program and the Northside Mariachi band will entertain prior to the luncheon.

Date: Fall 2018 - TBA at Cendera Center Avg. attendance: 350

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 SOLD Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP





Platinum Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 4 (Current Sponsors: CHASE)




Gold Sponsor - $1,700 Total Available: 5 (Current Sponsors: Tarleton State University)



Silver Sponsor - $1,000 Total Available: 5 (Current Sponsors: TXU Energy, Texas Wesleyan University, Tarrant

County College District)




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Vision Fort Worth series 2017-2018 The Fort Worth Chamber’s young professionals programming series, Vision Fort Worth, will be in its 11th year. It is one of Vision Fort Worth's goals to build long-term business relationships in the community as well as friendships. The mission is for young professionals to make contacts, create opportunities and foster the growth of our city and its future leaders. A year of programming will to include up to 40 events. Vision Fort Worth also has a successful mentoring program that pairs young professionals with business and community leaders in Fort Worth. Currently Vision Fort Worth has over 500 members and is growing.

Programming (up to 40 events) Series begins April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018

(3) - (4) Four Young Visionaries luncheon series (featured speakers will include women CEO’s/Top Executives)

(1) Professional Development workshop

(4) Four Night Vision Networking events - including YP Night at the Rodeo

(6) Six Community Outreach events – All Church Home, Ronald McDonald House, TRWD Trash Bash, Catholic Charities

(6) Six YP Wake-up Coffees at Brewed

(4) Four New-member events at the Fort Worth Chamber – 2 Breakfasts and 2 Happy Hours

VFW-Mentoring Program: Monthly Table of 10 Mentoring breakfast and luncheon series (Past participants included Tonya Veasey, Owner,

OCG PR; Judge Glen Whitley, Tarrant County Judge) Mentor Mania – 1 per year

Sponsorship levels available:

Presenting Sponsor - $ 6,500/Year Total Available: 1 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business

Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar, website, and recognition from the podium at each event

(8) Eight reservations for all luncheons, night visions and networking and seminars in the series

(1) One seat at the head table at each luncheon

(2) Two spots to Mentor Mania (2) Two tickets to YP Rodeo night

(4) Two tickets to Vision Workshop Table available to display promotional materials at events when applicable (ex. Luncheons and Dinners)

(8) Eight Complimentary Vision Fort Worth memberships (for one year)

Free admission to Night Vision events (up to 5 guests)

Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members

Platinum Partner’s - $4,500/year Total Available: 5

Current Sponsors: (Bell Helicopter, BNSF Railway, FROST, Higginbotham Insurance)

Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar, website, and recognition from the podium at each event

(8) Eight reservations for all luncheons, night visions and networking and seminars in the series

(1) One seat at the head table at each luncheon

(2) Two spots to Mentor Mania (2) Two tickets to YP Rodeo night

(2) Two tickets to Vision Workshop


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Gold Sponsor - $3,000/year - (1/2 table) Total Available: Unlimited

Current Sponsors: CLA Fort Worth and Lockheed Martin

Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation, online calendar and recognition from the podium at each event

Reservations for up to (4) four guests at all luncheons, night visions and networking and seminars in the series

(1) One general ticket to YP Rodeo Night

(1) One ticket to Vision Workshop


(1) One spot to Mentor Mania



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Women Insight Network (WIN) Series 2017-2018 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s Women Insight Network (WIN) Series is entering its 11th year. The

purpose of this programming is to recognize and promote women in the Tarrant County business community.

2017-2018 Programming:

(1) Annual workshop, (1) Annual luncheon, (6) Dine and Discuss luncheons and (5) Member engagements

2017-2018 programs: APRIL 6 Coffee (Woman’s Club of Fort Worth) & APRIL 25 Dine & Discuss (Cattlemen’s Steak House-Stockyards) MAY JUNE Dine & Discuss JULY 27 Social Hour (Skin Deep Laser MD) AUGUST Dine & Discuss SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Coffee Dine & Discuss NOVEMBER Workshop/Luncheon DECEMBER Dine & Discuss (Woman’s Club of Fort Worth) JANUARY Happy Hour (There’s No Place Like Home Furniture) FEBRUARY Coffee (American Heart Association) Dine & Discuss MARCH Annual Luncheon

Presenting Sponsor - $6,500 Total Available: 1 - SOLD UT Arlington College of Business


• CEO or (1) one representative seated at the Head table when applicable


• Reserved table of (8) Eight at Annual Luncheon and Annual Workshop/Luncheon

• Reservation for (4) Four at Member engagement

• (1) One reservation at each Dine & Discuss luncheon, six (6) total


• Seat on WIN Committee


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Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 for all events in the series Total Available: 5

Current Sponsors : Capital One Bank, Hillwood Properties, Weaver and Wells Fargo


• CEO or (1) one representative seated at the Head table when applicable



• Reservation for (4) Four at Member engagement

• (1) One reservation to ½ of the Dine & Discuss luncheons, three (3) total

• Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members.

• Seat on WIN Committee (1st meeting, March 2017)

Gold Sponsor - $3,000 for all events in the series Total Available: Unlimited

Current Sponsors: Tarleton State University



• Reservation for (2) two at Member engagement

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