2009 Frankfort Forward Partnership Levels & Benefits
Frankfort Forward Bronze Partners
$250 direct investment or partner with the Chamber in a $500 program sponsorship.
- Free direct link from Business Directory of Chamber/Community web site to your company web
site;
Frankfort Forward Silver Partners
$750 direct investment or partner with the Chamber in a $1250 program sponsorship.
Benefits & Recognition:
- Free direct link in Business Directory of Chamber/Community website to your company site;
- Frankfort Forward plaque for display in your business;
- Inclusion of your company on the Frankfort Forward Sign at the Chamber office;
- Recognition of your company at Annual Meeting and other appropriate events.
Frankfort Forward Gold Partners
$1500 direct investment, or partner with the Chamber in a $2000 program sponsorship.
Benefits & Recognition:
- All benefits and recognition as outlined above; plus,
- Up to six key employee listings in Chamber directories at no additional charge;
- Free exhibitor space at the annual Holiday Showcase or the People’s Choice Awards;
- One free email broadcast to nearly 1000 Chamber member and state office contacts;
- 100 Frankfort Area Map & Street Guides at no charge.
Frankfort Forward Platinum Partners
$2500 direct investment, or partner with the Chamber in one our premier $3500 programs.
Benefits & Recognition:
- All benefits and recognition as outlined in levels above; plus,
- Your company logo prominently displayed on Chamber letterhead;
- Your company logo prominently displayed on Chamber/Community web site;
- Feature article on your company in Chamber newsletter or free full-page ad;
- First option on sponsorship of a Business After Hours or Chamber Network;
- Exclusive invitation to participate in New CEO Welcome Luncheons.
Frankfort Forward Program Sponsorship Options
Frankfort Forward Platinum Level Partnerships
$2500 - $3500 Sponsorships of the Chamber’s premier programs
2009 People’s Choice Awards - Community Trust Bank
This annual spring event involves community-wide voting for Frankfort’s favorite places, people, and businesses. Three finalists in thirty award categories will be recognized, and 1st place awards are presented at a festive reception open to Chamber members, finalists & media. Promoted in local newspaper, cable television and radio, partnership in this program allows you to place your company’s name on one of Frankfort’s most popular events & have the right of first refusal for 2005.
2009 -Farm/City Banquet - Whitaker Bank
This 49-year tradition brings the farming and business communities together for in what might be Franklin County’s most well attended dinner event. 2003 sponsor, State National Bank, has right of first refusal.
2009 Golf Tournament Corporate – Farmers Bank – co-sponsors are available for activities – all levels
New golf tournaments appear every year, but this annual scramble format event at Juniper Hill Golf Course is a consistent sell-out. 2004 sponsor, American Founders Bank, has right of first refusal.
2009 Frankfort Regional College Fair – Century 21 Simpson & Associates – Co-sponsorship still available at all levels.
Help area students and career-seeking adults learn about employment and educational opportunities in our region by partnering with the Chamber Workforce Development Council to produce this important event. The corporate sponsor will be recognized in all attendee and exhibitor promotional materials.
This event has the potential to reach hundreds of people even in its first year, and sponsorship gives you the right of first refusal for years to come.
2009 Annual Meeting Sponsorship - Mountjoy & Bressler – Co-sponsorships are available at all levels.
The Chamber Annual Meeting is the beginning of the year event in which new officers and directors are inducted, retiring board members are recognized, and an outstanding community volunteer is honored with the prestigious Paul Sullivan Award. This sponsorship will be limited to three companies and will include a reserved table for eight persons for each company. Sponsors will be identified in all promotions and invitations for the event.
2009 Kids Read Project – Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company, Paul Sawyier Public Library
This spring event will be held in conjunction with Derby Day festivities. Students from K-1st grades will be invited to the reading of
"The Little Engine That Could" and Book Character Parade in Downtown Frankfort.
2009 First Responders Program – Kentucky Employees Credit Union – Co-sponsors are welcome at all levels.
This event honors the men and women of our safety and law enforcement agencies for their courage, dedication, and selflessness.
NEW in 2009–A Time for All Seasons Showcase – Frankfort Convention Center & Commonwealth Credit Union- Co-sponsors are AVAILABLE.
This program featured Chamber members companies and the best they have to offer. Chamber members showcased their products and services to over 400 residents/members during this first event.
Frankfort Forward Gold Level Sponsorships
$1500-$2000 or Value In-kind Sponsorships
Technology Partner – McAllen Solutions
This partnership investment will provide the means to keep your Chamber office equipment up to date with current technology to improve member services. As an example, one new computer with software, a copy machine and a professional service printer are our anticipated needs in 2004.
Reality Store Corporate Sponsors –Franklin Co. Public Schools, Frankfort Independent, KY State University, Co-sponsors for t-shirts and volunteer luncheon are still available @ $250, $500, $750
If your company recognizes teens as an important current or future market, you’ll be interested in this sponsorship opportunity. Limited to three companies, these sponsorships will underwrite the cost of presenting this highly acclaimed personal financial management simulation game to all Frankfort and Franklin County students in the 10th grade. This event is organized by our Workforce Development Council in conjunction with Frankfort Independent and Franklin County Schools.
Small Business Development Center Services Sponsor
The services of the Small Business Development Center at the Chamber office have assisted hundreds of start-up and growing companies in the Frankfort area with one-on-one management consulting, business plans, feasibility studies and more. This sponsorship helps to underwrite the cost of providing these services, and your company will be identified as the sponsor of the SBDC meeting room at the Chamber office.
Our Frankfort – Your Voice is Heard Forums in 2008 – A T & T
The Frankfort Chamber will seek the collective input of citizens and business leaders in Frankfort/Franklin County community to assist in providing a vision for Frankfort’s future. Our Frankfort committee will then develop an action plan based on ideas and innovations submitted by Franklin County residents and present this plan to our newly elected officials. The plan will represent the best thinking of our community – letting their voices be heard.
Leadership Frankfort Challenge Day/s Sponsor – Corporate Program Sponsor available
If you are interested in local issues, please consider sponsoring a breakfast or luncheon for the Leadership Frankfort class. Scholarship sponsors are also needed. Over 275 class members have participated in this annual nine-month leadership development and local networking course. Sponsorships help to cover training materials, transportation, and meal expenses and are available for each of the eight-scheduled Challenge Days in the 2008-2009.
Youth Leadership Frankfort Program – Corporate & Co-sponsors are available @ $250, $500 and $1000
Franklin County Chamber recognizes the value of a strong work ethic and youth leadership, in 2008 the Youth Leadership Program was established. Students who meet the high standards defined in the criteria and complete the course will receive a completion certificate and the Work Ethic Seal will be placed on their diploma. This special award will validate students who earn the credential as prime candidates for employment and/or postsecondary education.
Leadership Central Kentucky Franklin County Day Sponsor – Corporate Day Sponsor, Breakfast and Lunch sponsorships are also available
If you are interested in regional issues, or if your business market is regional, please consider sponsoring Franklin County’s participation in the Leadership Central Kentucky program. Eight counties in central Kentucky participate in this annual nine-month leadership development and regional networking course.
Frankfort Forward Silver Level Sponsorships
$750 - $1250 or Value In-kind Sponsorships
Frankfort Choice Advertising Campaign Sponsor – Corporate Sponsorship are available.
The Frankfort Choice retail enrichment campaign has been one of the Chamber’s most effective programs during the last three years. This sponsorship provides the means to enhance the program even further with advertising in local newspaper, radio, cable television and billboard outlets. You select the media outlet you prefer, and your company’s name will appear or be heard as the sponsor on every single advertisement in that outlet during holiday season advertising.
Industry Roundtable Luncheon Meeting Sponsor – Monthly sponsorships are available.
This sponsorship will cover the meal and hospitality expense of this bi-monthly meeting of plant managers and key personnel of area manufacturing firms. Normally limited to manufacturing representatives only, representatives of your company will be invited to attend and network during the meeting you choose to sponsor.
Welcome to Luncheons – Corporate Sponsor and co-sponsors are welcome.
Whether it’s the state legislators coming in for their extended stay, a CEO who is new to town, or meeting planners for Frankfort Convention Center tournaments or conferences, welcoming these folks with a welcome luncheon is business community hospitality at its best. If you choose to partner with the Chamber on this effort, your company will receive special recognition in mailers and invitations.
Frankfort Forward Bronze Level Sponsorships
$500 or Value In-kind Sponsorships
Chamber Membership Luncheon Sponsor
$500 Sponsorship per luncheon –
Sponsorships are available.
There is no better way to network and tell about your product then sponsoring the Chamber Membership Network Luncheon. Sponsorship will allow only your company to place information on the luncheon and registration tables. Your company name and logo will be placed on all correspondence going out regarding the luncheon meeting you sponsor. Sponsorship will include complimentary lunches for two (2) members of your company.
Chamber Newsletter Sponsor
$350 Sponsorship per month -
Sponsorships are available.
This monthly publication is sent out to over 700 Chamber members and colleagues and offers a great way to get information out about your company. With the Chamber Newsletter Sponsorship, your company will receive a ¼ page article in the newsletter and one-free business card ad.
Chamber State Journal Article Sponsor
$350 Sponsorship per month -
Sponsorships are available.
The Chamber article appears in the first Wednesday’s edition of the State Journal. With this sponsorship your company will receive community recognition in this section.
If you know of a program you would like to implement and sponsors, please contact the Chamber office at 502-223-8261.