Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce has several cost-effective ways to put your company in front of business professionals, the Hobe Sound community and beyond! Consider the benefits of sponsoring a Chamber program or event!

For more information please call Jan or Susan at 772-546-4724.

Advertising and Marketing Opportunities:

Pelican Newspaper

Each month the Chamber of Commerce proudly publishes the Pelican newspaper which is mailed directly to all Chamber members and is inserted in 5,000 copies of the Stuart News. The Pelican is also distributed to many local banks, restaurants and other locations that receive a lot of traffic. The Pelican features business and community news. Only members are entitled to
advertise in this popular 12-page publication. Members may also take advantage of having their inserts included in the Pelican. Please note that inserts are only sent to Chamber members. For more information and for monthly rates click here.

CHAMBER WEB SITE

Provide your company the strongest Internet visibility and marketing opportunity by creating a strategic alliance with the region’s number one source of business and community information, www.HOBESOUND.org. Several levels of advertising are available. Please note that every Chamber member in good standing receives a free web site listing in the Business Directory
section of the web site. This listing includes free links to email and web site addresses. For more information on banner advertising and other web marketing opportunities click here.

MONTHLY EVENTS

Chamber Breakfast

Sponsorship Fee…$125.00

Includes:

Advertising in the Pelican

Follow-up phone calls to invitees

One free breakfast admission (approximate value $10.00)
Two-minute presentation about your company/product/service during the breakfast
A tabletop display with your company/product/service information.
Listing on the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Monthly Pelican & Calendar
Sponsor listing on Flyer
Sponsor listing on Website Calendar of Events
Recognition in Pelican post event

Details:

Normally held on the second Thursday of the month except in December or on holidays

Event runs from 8:15-9:15 am

Average attendance: 75 members & guests

Business sponsor should arrive no later than 8:00 am to set up display material

Breakfasts are held at fellow members’ places of business

Monthly After Hours Social

Sponsorship Fee… $225.00

Includes:

Invitations mailed to member list promoting sponsor
Follow-up phone calls to invitees
Pelican sponsor listing
Sponsor listing on Pelican insert
Listing on the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Monthly Calendar
Information sent to Palm Beach Post, Stuart News and Hometown News for publication
Management of reservations, check in of attendees and name tags day of event
Two-minute presentation about your company/products/service during the event
Two free admissions ($10.00 Value)
Recognition in Pelican post event

Details:

Held on the last Wednesday of the month, except for June, July & August when event will be held on the last Tuesday of the month

November After Hours is a trade show and there will be no December After Hours

Event runs from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Sponsor is responsible for light fare and refreshments, including 2 alcoholic beverages, for the evening

Co-sponsoring opportunities are available

After-Hours Socials are held at fellow members’ places of business

Average attendance: 90-100 members & guests

Annual Events

These opportunities are based on last year’s events and are subject to change.

Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts

Apollo Major Sponsorship Fee… $2,500

Includes:

Banner supplied by sponsor displayed at official welcome entrance
Logo listing on publicity & posters as major sponsor
Logo listing on sponsor board as major sponsor
Table space in HSCC Business Expo Tent (value: $110.00) includes: tent, 6-foot table and 2 chairs
Recognition in Pelican post event

Olympus Sponsorship Fee… $1,500

Includes:

Banner supplied by sponsor displayed at transportation area
Logo listing as sponsor on publicity & posters
Logo listing as sponsor on sponsor board
Table space in HSCC Business Expo Tent (value: $ 110.00) includes: tent, 8-foot table and 2 chairs
Recognition in Pelican post event

Venus Sponsorship Fee… $500.00

Includes:

Logo listing as sponsor on publicity & posters
Logo listing as sponsor on sponsor board
Table space in HSCC Business Expo Tent (value: $110.00) includes: tent, 8-foot table and 2 chairs
Recognition in Pelican post event

Athena Sponsorship Fee… $100.00

Includes:

Listing as sponsor on sponsor board

Listing as sponsor in Pelican
Recognition in Pelican post event

Details:

Held on the first weekend in February on Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm RAIN OR SHINE

Location is Dixie Highway from Bridge Road south to Venus Street

Juried art show includes painters, potters, sculptors, glassmakers, etc.

Average weekend attendance 30,000

Free admission and shuttle service for attendees

Event proceeds will directly benefit charitable community events

Golf Tournament at the Jupiter Island Club

Corporate Sponsorship Fee… $600.00

Includes:

Four-person team (value: $500.00)
Tee or green sponsorship recognition (value: $100.00)
Buffet breakfast and lunch for four golfers (value: $100.00)
Corporate Banner representation (banner provided by sponsor)
Listing on all event day material
Opportunity to place item advertising company service or product in goodie bag
Recognition in Pelican and Hometown News pre and post event

Tournament & Tee Sponsorship Fee… $250.00

Includes:

Corporate banner representation (banner provided by sponsor)
Listing on all event day materials
Opportunity to place item advertising company service or product in goodie bag

Tee Sponsorship Fee… $100.00

Includes:

Tee sponsorship recognition
Listing on all event day materials
Opportunity to place item advertising company service or product in goodie bag

Details:

Held in May

Played at Jupiter Island Club

Shotgun start at 9:00 am

Sponsor must provide banner

Fishing Tournament

Major Sponsor Sponsorship Fee… $500.00

Includes:

Entry fee for one boat & four anglers (value: $200.00)
Four VIP tickets to Saturday Evening Awards Ceremony (value: $ 100.00)
Company recognition on Tournament Banners, displayed on US 1
Banner representation at Captain’s Meeting & Awards Dinner
Company recognition on all event material & press releases
Special recognition at Awards Dinner
Listing as a Major Sponsor in publicity and The Pelican
Opportunity to place item advertising company service or product in goodie bag

Friend of the Fish Sponsorship Fee… $100.00

Includes:

Company recognition on all event day materials
Special recognition at Awards Ceremony
Listing as a sponsor in the Pelican

Details:

Held in July

Mandatory Captain’s meeting the evening before at 6:00 pm

Begin fishing 6:00 am and weigh in 12 noon – 5:00 pm

Awards Dinner at 7:00 pm

In 2007 over 60 boats competed

Sponsor must provide banner

Hobe Sound Hoedown

Hoedown Sponsor Sponsorship Fee… $500.00

Includes:

Sponsor Logo Listing in the Palm Beach Post and Hometown News
Sponsor Listing on Hoedown Posters
4 Hoedown Admission Tickets
Banner Representation at Hoedown (Banner provided by sponsor)
Recognition in Pelican
Recognition on all event-day materials

Gambling Sponsor Sponsorship Fee… $300.00

Includes:

Only 10 Gambling Sponsorship opportunities available, first come first served

Sponsor recognition on 1 gaming table

2 Hoedown Admission Tickets
Recognition in Pelican
Recognition on all event-day materials

Chuck Wagon Sponsor Sponsorship Fee… $100.00

Includes:

Recognition in Pelican
Recognition on all event-day materials

Details:

Third Saturday evening in November

Event time 6:30-10:30 pm

Anticipated attendance 150-200

Silent Auction

Well-known country entertainment

Fine BBQ meal

Sponsor must provide banner

Holiday Trade Show

Sponsorship Fee… $125.00

Includes:

· Recognition on invitations, event flyers, and web site

· Recognition in Pelican Newspaper

· Introduction at event

· Table space at event

Details:

Event held in conjunction with the After Hours Social in November. Date varies.

Event time is 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Free and open to the public

Chamber members offering gifts or services for the holidays will be featured as well as music and delicious food and drinks.

Anticipated attendance range 150-200

Booth space includes table, skirting, two chairs and advertising

Held at Indian River Community College, Chastain Campus, Wolf High-Tech Center, 2400 Salerno road, Stuart

Hobe Sound Stroll & Art Walk

Masterpiece Major Sponsorship Fee… $1,000.00

Includes:

Banner supplied by sponsor to be displayed at official entrance during each Stroll
Table space during monthly Strolls
Major Sponsor listing in all major media (Stuart News, Hometown News, and Pelican)
Company recognition on all event-day Stroll materials

Performance Sponsorship Fee… $500.00

Includes:

Sponsor listing in all major media (Stuart News, Hometown News and Pelican)
Marketing materials included in guest goodie bags
Company recognition on all event-day Stroll materials

Friends of the Stroll Sponsorship Fee… $100.00

Includes:

Sponsor listing in Pelican Newspaper
Company recognition on all event-day Stroll materials

Details:

Event held on the 2nd Saturday 6 – 9 PM November, January, February, March and April

1^st Saturday of December 10 AM – 4 PM (in conjunction with Christmas Parade)

Location: Mars Street at Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound

Booth space provided with electricity

Vendor supplies table, chairs, and lighting

Annual Holiday Luncheon and Board of Directors Installation

Sponsorship Fee… $125.00

Includes:

1 admission
Recognition on event flyers, and web site
Recognition in Pelican Newspaper
Introduction at event

Please note that all Sponsorship information is subject to change.

For further details please call Jan or Susan at 772-546-4724