Marketing & Sponsorships

 

LA Metro Chamber membership offers a range of opportunities for you to market, connect, and promote your business. We invite you to take advantage of some or all of the ways we can help your business build, lead, and thrive.

Click below to learn more about all of our 2023 marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

Download Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Chamber Breakfast

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

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

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 Fun After 5

Uplift LA’s Fun After 5 events are opportunities to strengthen the social and professional networks of rising professionals in the region in a casual setting. Your brand will be front and center as our rising leaders network over trivia, arts + culture, local food + drinks.

Opportunities

Fun After 5 Annual Sponsor: $2,000 (limited to one per year)

  • • Top logo placement and recognition on marketing materials over the course of the year (10 events) and a cohosting role at events, if desired

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

  • Monthly promotion in Chamber and Uplift LA enews

Fun After 5 Themed Night Sponsor: $250 (6 per year)

  • Planned activity for engagement (trivia, paint night, board game competition, exercise)
  • Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials
  • Logo placement + brand story on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page + Uplift LA calendar event page
  • Co-hosting role for your night

Fun After 5 Networking Night Sponsor: $250 (4 per year)

  • Provides the opportunity and atmosphere for rising professionals who are new to the area to create the relationships that tether them to the area, helping to retain our young and rising workforce
  • Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials
  • Logo placement + brand story on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page + Uplift LA calendar event page
  • Co-hosting role for your night

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

 

Uplift LA Kickball Tournament

Uplift LA’s Kickball Tournament is a fun and competitive event that will bring together 8 teams for a day of play, a grand prize and bragging rights. This is an opportunity to increase your brand awareness with young professionals who work hard + play hard.

Opportunities

Tournament Sponsor: $2,500 (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 + Uplift LA calendar event page

  • Top position of your logo on event banner

  • Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

Co-Sponsor: $1,000 (Limited to 2)

  • Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials
  • Logo placement on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page + Uplift LA calendar event page
  • Logo on event banner
  • Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club

T-Shirt Sponsor: $3,000 (1 opportunity) Commit by March 30

  • Logo on t-shirts for all teams, up to 12 players

  • Logo on t-shirts for all volunteers + staff, up to 14 shirts

  • Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

  • Logo placement on the LA Metro Chamber calendar event page + Uplift LA calendar event page

  • Logo placement on event banner

Food Truck Sponsor: $500 (limited to 2) Commit by May 1st

  • Premiere branded banner on food truck, provided by your company

  • Exclusive branded napkins/cups at the food truck during service

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

     

    Taste the Harvest

    Taste the Harvest is a ticketed community event that highlights and promotes our local food economy, from farm to table. It is part of a larger strategy to build a local food brand for the region that benefits restaurants, the hospitality industry, food producers, and value added food producers for decades to come. This event is the perfect way for your business to develop a strong partnership with the local food + products community, and allows you to reach LA’s food-loving consumers who, like you, appreciate quality, home grown food.

    Opportunities

    Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 (Exclusive)

    • Premier logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

    • Premier logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

    • Radio recognition on WIGY Breakfast Club Recognition in print advertising and night of event

    • Printed items promoting sponsor at all dinner tables

    • Reserved tickets for six (6)

    Beverage Garden Sponsor: $2,500 (Exclusive)

    • Logo placement on 2 banners at entrances to beverage garden

    • Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials

    • Printed items promoting sponsor at all dinner tables

    • Reserved tickets for four (4)

    • Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

    Music Sponsor: $2,500 (Exclusive)

    • Logo placement on 2 banners at entrances to beverage garden

    • Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials

    • Printed items promoting sponsor at all dinner tables

    • Reserved tickets for four (4)

    • Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

    Co-Presenting Sponsor: $2,000 (Limited to 2)

    • Logo placement and recognition on select marketing materials
    • Recognition during the event
    • Reserved tickets for four (4)
    • Logo placement on the DiscoverLAMaine.com event page

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

       

      Knapp Morrison Scholarship Scramble

      The Annual Knapp Morrison Scholarship Scramble is the single largest fundraiser for college scholarships that benefits our local students and helps them reach their educational aspirations. For many students, a college education is not possible without financial assistance.

      This event is the perfect way for your business to develop a strong relationship with business leaders, education champions + local organizations dedicated to improving student learning in higher education. All marketing opportunities include the option to provide logo-imprinted gifts to golfers and prominent mention in the Tournament Day program.

      Opportunities

      Tournament Sponsor: $5,000 (Exclusive, commit by June 1st)

      • Top logo/name on gift to be provided to golfers 

      • Recognition in all publicity
      • Banner at registration and recognition at reception
      • Team entrance included
      • Preferred parking spaces

       Co-Sponsor: $2,500 (limited to 3, commit by June 1st)

      • Logo/name on gift to be provided to golfers
      • Recognition in all publicity
      • Recognition at reception
      • Team entrance included

      Hat Sponsor: $2,500 (Exclusive, commit by June 1st)

      • Logo/name on hat to be gifted to golfers
      • Recognition in all publicity

      Tournament Reception Sponsor: $1,500 (Exclusive)

      • Hosting recognition at reception

      Lunch Sponsor: $1,500 (Exclusive)

      • Signage at the lunch

      Cart Sponsor: $1,000 (Limited to 2)

      • Signage on each cart

      (Reserved) Registration Sponsor: $1,000 (Exclusive)

      • Signage at the registration welcome area

      Contributing Sponsor: $1,000 (Exclusive)

      • Signage at the tournament

      Closest to the Pin Sponsor: $500 (Limited to 2)

      • Signage at the hole site

      Long Drive Sponsor: $500 (Limited to 2)

      • Signage at the hole site

      Hole Sponsor: $400 (Limited to 8)

      • Signage at one tee/recognition at one hole

      Green Sponsor: $200 (Limited to 12)

      • Signage at one green

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

       

      Business After Hours

      Business After Hours is a networking opportunity for established professionals and rising leaders hosted by you in your setting. As a host, your brand will be in front of members and business professionals, allowing you to expand customer awareness by showcasing your space, team, and services.

      Opportunities

      Business After Hours Host: $600 (limited to 3 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 navigating Audio Visual production options

      • Support coordinating food and beverages for your guests

      • Support marketing the event and your business, expanding the impact and reach of your event

      You will have the opportunity to select a venue for your after hours event, and can choose to partner with a nonprofit business member to highlight your core values and a cause you care about.

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

      Professional Development Seminars

      Professional Development Seminars give rising and management level professionals support to career advancement and to help address their daily challenges. Through these seminars, your business will be highlighted through multiple channels, helping you create a partnership with an audience looking to learn from your expertise.

      We will help coordinate + execute your session or series, allowing you to determine important, relevant business topics that will speak to your target audience. We actively look for opportunities to highlight your business and your experts, coordinating speaker opportunities with the sponsor when they are interested.

      Opportunities

      Luncheon Sponsorship: $400 (limited to 4 luncheons per year)
      One Session Sponsorship: $250 (10 opportunities per year)

      • Logo placement and recognition on marketing materials

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

      • Promotion of your Seminar in up to 3 chamber enews, helping you expand your brand awareness and reach your target audience

      • Premier recognition during the seminar or series and at breakfast the month preceeding

      *1 series includes 3 sessions over 2-3 months
      *Limited to one sponsorship per session

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

      Uplift LA

      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 Opportunity 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

      RiverFest

      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 $2,000 (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

        Annual Awards Celebration

        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

        Finest Under 40 Awards

        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: $500 (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

        Stuff the Bus

        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

         

        E-News Marketing

         

        As a sponsor for our weekly or monthly e-news you can count on the LA Metro Chamber to highlight your business through our email marketing efforts to our 4,000+ membership contacts

        Opportunities

        Final Friday ( 1 email per month)

        Exclusive Placement Sponsor: $500 (Limited to 1 per Month)

        • Top linked logo placement and recognition
        • 2 sentence brand story (provided by you)

        Premier Member Sponsor: $250 (Limited to 2 per month)

        • Linked logo placement and recognition
        Monday Round Up (1 email per week)

        Exclusive Placement Full Month Sponsor: $650 (Limited to 1 per month)

        • Top linked logo placement and recognition
        • 2 sentence brand story (provided by you)

        Premier Member Sponsor: 1 Week $150 / 4 Weeks $450

        • Linked logo placement and recognition

        Ready to engage?

        Please reach out to Elbert Johnson | Director of Engagement

        Elbert@LAMetroChamber.com or 207.783.2249