Santa Cruz Chamber Donors and Sponsors

The Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is thankful to the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who have donated to the Chamber of Commerce and sponsored our events. The proceeds from most donations are used for the Chamber in its ongoing efforts to enhance economic vitality of its members and the Santa Cruz County community.

Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities

Please consider sponsoring a Chamber event or making a special and/or unique donation for an event raffle or auction. It's a great way to engage with the Santa Cruz community. Attendees at the event you sponsor have an opportunity to learn more about your business as a result of your annual sponsorship. Plesase contact the Chamber if you would like to sponsor a Women in Business Luncheon, Women in Business Caffeineighted Meeting, Quarterly membership luncheon, Breakfast Briefing, Business Fair, Leadership Forum, or the Recognition Dinner.

		Women In Business Luncheons: There are four Women in Business luncheons each year. Annual Sponsor: Includes recognition in media, banner or display, materials on table, opportunity to speak. Table Sponsor: Includes materials on tables, opportunity to speak at event. Student Sponsor: Recognition as sponsor of Chamber Student Scholarship winner.
		Women In Business Caffeineighted Meetings: There are eight to twelve Women in Business Caffeineighted meetings each year. Caffeineighted is designed to create a more intimate atmosphere and an opportunity for teaching and learning. Limited to 40 participants, the sessions also include introductions and conversation. A light breakfast is served.
		Quarterly Membership Luncheons: There are four Membership luncheons each year. Annual Sponsor: Includes recognition in media, banner or display, materials on table, opportunity to speak. Table Sponsor: Includes materials on tables, opportunity to speak at event.
		Breakfast Briefings: These workshops or presentations cover issues that affect business in Santa Cruz. A continental breakfast is served. Annual Sponsor: Includes recognition in media, banner or display, materials on table, opportunity to speak. Table Sponsor: Includes materials on tables, opportunity to speak at event.
		Business Fair: The Santa Cruz Business Fair is Santa Cruz’s premier opportunity to connect businesses, organizations, and the Santa Cruz County community face-to-face. The Fair's three-hour format at the Cocoanut Grove gives Santa Cruzans a chance to learn about local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Sponsorships, booths, and tables are available at a number of different levels.
		Leadership Forum: This annual, day-long event at the Cocoanut Grove in September features influential speakers, panel discussions, and hands-on activities. A hallmark of the Leadership Forum is the interconnection of business women in the Santa Cruz Community. The Forum provides a working session that structures a networking conversation for participants. Sponsorships are available at a number of different levels.
		Annual Recognition Dinner: This annual event recognizes the best in our community on Friday with our Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, and Organization of the Year awards. The Community Recognition Dinner and Auction features cocktails and dinner, silent and live auction, and the awards ceremony. It is an evening of glamour and community spirit.

Marketing and advertising benefits of being an Event Sponsor:
• Your business will be introduced at the beginning and end of each event
• Your business may provide the chamber with any collateral or promotional products to be given out at events
• Your business name and logo will appear on each month calendar listing for event
• Your business name and logo will appear on each e-mail sent that pertains to event
• Your business name and logo will be added to the chamber website under “Annual Event Sponsors”
• You will receive one rotating banner ad on the “Donors and Sponsors” web page.

We would love to help you put together a sponsorship package that maximizes your visibility in the Santa Cruz community. Please contact membership@santacruzchamber.org or call the Chamber at 831-457-3713 to get started on a sponsorship plan today.

Top 10 Reasons Why Becoming a Chamber Donor or Sponsor is a Great Marketing Strategy

In today’s new economy, becoming an event sponsor or making a donation are great ways to promote your business without spending a lot.

1. Create and Enhance Credibility: Attending an event is important but standing out in the crowd by being a sponsor or donor will highlight you and your business with the audience.
2. Targeted Marketing: The Chamber brings together an engaged, local audience. If you provide services and products locally, sponsoring or donating is a natural.
3. Lead Generation: Event attendees and Chamber organizers know others with similar interests and can recommend you to their connections.
4. Media Exposure: The Chamber promotes events through the website, email, and in the press. You get the benefit of being promoted throughout the process.
5. Brand Awareness & Recognition: The Chamber places sponsor logos on event flyers, web pages, emails, tickets, signage, etc. helping showcase your company.
6. Generate Sales & Form New Business Partnerships: At many Chamber events, you can display products and highlight promotions to create new professional relationships with other sponsors, donors, speakers, and attendees.
7. Community Involvement: Getting involved with Chamber events sparks human interest and lets locals know your organization is committed to Santa Cruz County's success.
8. Promote your products and services: Sharing samples, offering a free trial, or raffling or auctioning your service at a Chamber event is a great way to get your products and services in front of an engaged audience.
9. Contacts: The Chamber is happy to collect business cards to make sure you can keep in touch with new contacts after the event.
10. Tax Deduction & Write Off: Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible as a business expense. Contributions are generally considered marketing expenses.

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