Marketing & Sponsorships

Chamber Breakfasts are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month and are one of the most well-recognized and consistently attended chamber events. Regularly covered by the media, this signature event is a prime opportunity for you and your team to network with professionals of all industries in our community.

As a sponsor, your business will be featured in front of hundreds of Chamber members, in-person. Breakfast also includes audio/video production that allows your brand to reach a broader audience in a streamed setting.

Opportunities

3-Month Presenting Sponsor: $1,100 | 2 Month Sponsor: $750 | Month Sponsor $400

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Logo placement + brand story (provided by you) on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page

• Member segmented event specific email marketing direct to inbox

• Opportunity at the event or to speak for 2-minutes or share a 2-minute video

• Premier opportunity to place promotional materials in breakfast bags

• Logo placement during the event on screen and in the program

• Opportunity to provide branded door prizes and have a Spotlighter Table

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Member Relations Director
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

Chamber Happy Hours are monthly, casual, after-hour events hosted at the Chamber. These events are a great opportunity to connect with members, enjoy a complimentary beer, wine or beverage, and network. These events will feature a welcome to new members who are being introduced to the membership at the halfway point of the evening. As the sponsor, you will have exclusive promotional placement and a speaking opportunity at the event. This gathering is an excellent opportunity for you and your team to connect with professionals of all industries and helps expand your brand awareness.

Opportunities

2023 Happy Hour Season Sponsor: $3,000

• Exclusive Happy Hour Product Sourcing and recognition, where applicable

• Top Logo Placement logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Exclusive FB Event with logo recognition

Happy Hour Host Sponsor: $400 (1 per month, limited to 7 per year)

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Logo placement + brand story (provided by you) on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page

• Support marketing the event and your business, helping you expand your brand awareness and reach your target audience

• Premier opportunity to showcase your brand

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

Start-Up Sessions occur once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month. Being recognized as a supporter of entrepreneurs, start-ups and scaling businesses gives you the opportunity to promote your brand as an advocate for start-up innovation and business growth in our region.

This marketing opportunity puts you in front of a demographic actively seeking the supports and services of new or scaling businesses- from branding, financing, marketing, to legal and HR. This audience likely has capital and cash flow needs, and is a great opportunity to build brand awareness and relationships with these entrepreneurs.

Opportunities

Full Year Sponsor: $1,500 (exclusive)

• Top logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Top logo placement + brand story (provided by you) on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page

• Top linked logo placement in Start-Up Enews (one per month)

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

• Support marketing the event and your business, helping you expand your brand awareness and reach your target audience

• Recognition at each seminar session and invitation to join and speak with attendees

• Exclusive FB Event with logo recognition

Single Session: $200 (limited to 10 per year)

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Logo placement + brand story (provided by you) on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page

• Linked logo placement in Start-Up Enews (one per month)

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

• Support marketing the event and your business, helping you expand your brand awareness and reach your target audience

• Recognition at each seminar session and invitation to join and speak with attendees

• FB Event recognition

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

Uplift LA is dedicated to the rising leaders of our region and grants you the opportunity to support strengthening our vibrant, professional + influential community by promoting career, social and community development. Uplift LA is a catalyst for our community with an active group of rising professionals in the Lewiston Auburn Area.

These members work with local nonprofits, businesses and the education sector, and provide collaborative engagement, networking opportunities, and professional growth for those who live, work, and play in LA.

Opportunities

Uplift LA Annual Sponsor: $5,000 (Exclusive) 

• Premier logo placement on UpliftLAMaine.com
• Annual presenting sponsor recognition during all events and programming
  • 10 Monthly networking events (January – October)
  • Kickball Tournament (Summer 2023)
  • Finest Under 40 recognition event (Fall 2023)

Uplift LA Annual Swag Sponsor: $2,500 (Exclusive) 

• Logo placement on UpliftLAMaine.com website
• Logo placement on one dual-branded (Uplift + Your Business) swag item to be distributed at Uplift LA events throughout the year

Uplift LA Enews Sponsor: $1,000 (Exclusive for 6 consecutive months) 

• Logo placement on UpliftLAMaine.com website
• Premium logo placement on each of the 6 monthly Uplift LA e-news (January-June, or July-December)
  • Emailed to 3,000+ individuals in the community who receive Uplift LA emails
  • 2 sentence brand story (provided by you)

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

The LA Metro Chamber Annual Awards Dinner is an elegant annual event that has historically had more than 400 business and community leaders in attendance. To accommodate increased spacing and capacity limits, this event will be held in late Spring with outdoor and virtual participation options.

The celebration honors business and community leadership excellence in our region and reaches an audience of business owners, professionals, and C-suite + Director executives, making it one of our top marketing opportunities for your business. Through advanced promotion and recognition, you can align your brand with community and excellence and reach our regional decision-makers

Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 (Exclusive)

• Top logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club and on-air advertising spots

• Exclusive 3 minute speaking opportunity or a 3-minute video at the event

• Premier opportunity to provide elegant promotional products for attendees

• Banner hung in a prominent location at the awards, provided by your business

• After event recognition with two online links in a direct-to-inbox email to all attendees

• Exclusive logo placement + brand story (provided by you) on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page

• Reserved table and seating

Co-Presenter Sponsor: $2,500 (Exclusive)

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

• Banner hung in a prominent location at the awards, provided by your business

• Opportunity to provide elegant promotional products for attendees

• After event recognition direct-to-inbox of all attendees with one online link

• Logo placement on the Chamber calendar event page

• Reserved table and seating

Headliner Sponsor: $1,000 (Unlimited Opportunities)

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Opportunity to provide elegant promotional products for attendees

• Logo placement on the Chamber calendar event page

• Recognition in event program

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

RiverFest is an event occurring along the Androscoggin River in Auburn and Lewiston. Featuring a kickball tournament, Regatta, food trucks, an artisan fair, beer garden, and live local music, this festival is free and open to the public.

This event is in partnership with WIGY 105.5, and live remote broadcasts will occur throughout the festival.

Opportunities

RiverFest Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 (Reserved)

• Top logo placement on event banner at entrance

• Top logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

• Top logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

• Recognition in print advertising during the event

• Printed items promoting sponsor at event (if desired and as provided by Sponsor)

• Drink tickets (10)

RiverFest Co-Presenting Sponsor $1,500 (2 Opportunities)

• Logo placement on event banner at entrance

• Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Recognition during the event, live on WIGY

• Drink tickets (4)

Beverage Garden Sponsor $2,500 (Exclusive)

• Logo placement on 2 banners at entrances to beverage garden

• Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Printed items promoting sponsor at event (if desired and as provided by Sponsor)

• Drink tickets (6)

Stage Sponsor $2,500 (Exclusive)

• Logo placement on on-stage banner

• Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Drink tickets (6)

Supporting Sponsor $1,000 (Unlimited)

• Logo placement on signage at event

• Recognition during the event

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Drink tickets (2)

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

Optimize your reach + celebrate the accomplishments and advancements of our regions’ influential leaders. Uplift LA’s Finest Under 40 event allows you to position your brand as innovative, socially connected, and passionate about professional development. Supporting Uplift LA grants you the opportunity to showcase the work of LA’s up + coming leaders, welcome them into the region, and help tell their story.

Opportunities

Premier Event Sponsor: $5,000 (Exclusive)

• Top logo placement and recognition on Uplift LA’s Event website

• Top logo recognition in Finest Under 40 marketing materials

• Premier logo placement on Finest Under 40 event materials

• Promotion on Facebook in Uplift LA and/or LA Metro Chamber posts

• Premier opportunity to place branded items in gift bags for event attendees and nominees

• Introduction + exclusive speaking opportunity or a 3-minute video at the event

• After event recognition with two online links in a direct-to-inbox email to all attendees

• Premier reserved tickets (6)

• Recognition during the event

Event Sponsor: $2,500 (3 Opportunities)

• Logo placement and recognition on Uplift LA’s Event website

• Logo recognition on Finest Under 40 marketing materials

• Logo placement on Finest Under 40 event materials

• Promotion on Facebook in Uplift LA and/or LA Metro Chamber posts

• Opportunity to place branded items in gift bags for event attendees and nominees

• After event recognition in a direct-to-inbox email to all attendees

• Premier reserved tickets (4)

• Recognition during the event

Supporting Event Sponsor: $1,000 (Two Opportunities)

• Logo placement and recognition on Uplift LA’s Event website

• Logo recognition on Finest Under 40 marketing materials

• Logo recognition on Finest Under 40 event materials

• Promotion on Facebook in Uplift LA and/or LA Metro Chamber posts

• Opportunity to place branded items in gift bags for event attendees and nominee

• After event recognition direct-to-inbox of all attendees

• Recognition during the event

• General Admission Tickets (2)

Friend of Event Sponsor: $250 (Unlimited Opportunities)

• Recognition during the event
• General Admission Tickets (2)

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249

Kick-off the holiday season with Stuff the Bus! We created this community-wide initiative to collect new toys and clothing for local families. As our exclusive partner, your business will be highlighted through multiple channels, showcasing your community-minded values that reach well beyond our region.

Opportunities

Exclusive Retail Partner: $7,000 (One Opportunity)

• Exclusive Stuff the Bus online gift registry directing all STB online purchases to your store

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials including TV commercial spots on WGME

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club and on-air radio advertising spots

• Social media recognition as the exclusive retail sponsor

Exclusive Stuff the Bus Partner: $3,000 (One Opportunity)

• Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials including TV commercial spots on WGME

• Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

• Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club and on-air radio advertising spots

• Social media recognition as the exclusive event sponsor

Wish List Sponsor: $300 – $500

• Sponsor investment purchases a wish list for a distribution partner

• Recognition on DiscoverLAMaine.com and at December Breakfast

Other Ways to Participate

• Bus Stop + Public Drop-Off location: You collect gifts from the public, and we will promote your business as a public drop-off Bus Stop. Our elves will pick up the gifts with the bus!

• Bus Stop Location: You organize a toy and gift drive among your employees, and our elves will help arrange for pick up. After pick up, we will recognize your business for donating!

• Drop-Off Location: You collect items from within your business and drop them off at one of the dropoff locations or the Chamber. We will recognize you or your business for donating!

Ready to engage?
Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement
Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249