Sponsorship of a Chamber OJ Breakfast, Fun Thursday/Business After Hours, lunch forum or Chamber special event is a great way to showcase your business. Other sponsorship opportunities include the Chamber Annual Event, Golf Scramble, Pig Out! Bartow and Leadership events. Chamber events allow you to target your message to the local business community.

All Bartow Chamber sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those companies having long-standing sponsorship commitments have first refusal on established events. Sponsorships are invoiced and payable in the month they occur.

The Annual Meeting is the Chamber’s premier event, and also its most well attended. Held on the third Saturday in January, it is the business community’s largest social gathering and is consistently sold out at 500 tickets. Each year, a theme is determined by the annual meeting committee. The event is used to honor the outgoing president, incoming president, outgoing board members, as well as Can-Do/Ambassador membership campaign participants and top salespersons. The winner of the George W. Harris, Jr. Leadership Award is also presented at the event. A ticket, silent and live auction are held during the evening. A gourmet buffet and cash bar are included.

• Date: Third Saturday in January
• Projected Attendance: 500
• Admission Price: $50.00 per person

GOLD SPONSOR
Gold sponsors receive 16 tickets to the event; company banner displayed at the event; audio visual recognition at the event; advance coverage in all press releases; and company featured in promotional material developed by the Chamber in the Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website. Multiple sponsorships are solicited.

SILVER SPONSOR
Silver sponsors receive 12 tickets to the event; audio visual recognition at the event; advance coverage in all press releases; and company featured in promotional material developed by the Chamber in the Business Update newsletter. Multiple sponsorships are solicited.

BRONZE SPONSOR
Bronze sponsors receive 8 tickets to the event; audio visual recognition at the event; advance coverage in all press releases; and company listing in the Business Update newsletter. Multiple sponsorships are solicited.

PRE-EVENT PROMOTION SPONSOR
Each year a special Pre-event promotion features businesses in The Polk County Democrat with a photo and cut line to promote the Annual Meeting in the weeks prior to the event. Photos are provided by the Chamber.

CONTRIBUTOR
Contributors receive a company listing in the Business Update newsletter.

Budget Reduction Trade Opportunities: Auction items, Signage, Decorations, Media costs.

The Chamber Golf Scramble is held in the Fall as a fundraiser at the Bartow Golf Course. Chamber members enjoy the benefits of networking with a day of friendly competition. Free beverages and barbecue dinner is provided to all players. Participation is limited to Chamber members.

• Date: First Friday in October
• Projected Attendance: 132 golfers, 140 dinner
• Admission Price: Sponsorship

PLATINUM/PRESENTING SPONSOR
Presenting Sponsor receives two full teams (8 players); 8 tickets to the awards dinner; corporate signage displayed at check-in table, #1 tee box and awards dinner and on-course hospitality station; corporate hole sign; advance coverage in all press releases; company featured in promotional material developed for the Chamber Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website.

GOLD SPONSOR
Benefits – Gold sponsor receives one team (4 players); 4 tickets to the awards dinner; corporate banner displayed at on-course hospitality station; corporate hole sign; advance coverage in all press releases; company featured in promotional material developed for the Chamber Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website.

SILVER SPONSOR
Silver sponsors receive one team (4 players); 4 tickets to the awards dinner; corporate hole sign; advance coverage in all press releases; company featured in promotional material developed for the Chamber Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website.

BRONZE SPONSOR
Bronze sponsors receive one team (4 players); 4 tickets to the awards dinner; recognition on Chamber web site.

Budget Reduction Trade Opportunities

• Beverage sponsors – beverage sponsors receive signage at on-course hospitality station; corporate hole sign; recognition in Business Update newsletter and on Chamber website.
• Signage
• Media costs

Chamber members enjoy the benefits of networking through these after-hours social meetings. The events are sponsored by Chamber businesses/organizations, and are open to all members. Sponsors hold the events at their place of business, and can utilize the event to introduce new personnel or services, as well as update fellow members on changes or expansion plans. The Chamber President, or his/her designee, introduces a sponsor representative to welcome their guests and promote the business. Sponsors provide food and refreshments at their expense. Admission is free to all Bartow Chamber members.

• Date & Time: Monthly
• Projected Attendance: 75 to 150
• Sponsorship: (food and beverages for guests provided by the sponsor)
• Additional Sponsor Benefits: The Chamber promotes the event in the Chamber Business Update newsletter. Staff takes photographs that are used to highlight the event and its sponsor in the newsletter and on the Chamber website.

Chamber members enjoy the benefits of networking through periodic lunch meetings. These events are open to the public. Events are held at the Bartow Civic Center with a preset program. Admission is $8.00 per person to cover the cost of the meal (September Diversity Luncheon price is $10.00 per person). Civic Clubs are requested to not hold a meeting during the week of the event, and urge their club members to attend the luncheon.

• Date: Periodic
• Projected Attendance: 120 – 250
• Admission Price: $8.00 per person, $10.00 per person for Diversity Luncheon
• Sponsorship: Spirit of Bartow; Community Relations, see separate event profile

This "high-end" barbecue benefits the Bartow Chamber and is a project of Leadership Bartow Class XII members. More information may be had by calling Linda Holcomb, 863-533-7125, or emailing linda@bartowchamber.com.

• Date: Periodic, usually the first week of May
• Projected Attendance: 1000-1500 barbecue lunches sold
• Admission Price: $10.00 per person

Pork Chop Sponsor
Hambone Sponsor
Pork Rind Sponsor

For a PDF to place your order by fax before May 4, 2012, click here.

The Bartow Youth Villa Classic completed its 48th year in 2011. The event is held each Memorial Day Weekend with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (Bartow location) being the benefactor of the generated proceeds.

• Date: Memorial Day Weekend
• Projected Attendance: Tuesday Sponsor/Patron/Media & Friends Golf Scramble – 128; Tuesday Sponsor/Patron/Media & Friends Dinner – 140; Saturday Night Kick-off Reception – 300; Sunday BBQ – 400
• Admission Cost: Saturday Night Kick-Off Reception – $50.00; Sunday BBQ – $10.00
• Contact: Linda Holcomb/Jeff Clark

SPONSOR
Sponsors receive 8 tickets to the Saturday Night Event and Sunday BBQ. Additionally they receive recognition on the event brochure, the golfer entry forms, and advance coverage in all press releases and logo recognition in the Chamber Business Update newsletter. The sponsor is listed on the Chamber web site, as well as area media sources. They receive a foursome in the Sponsor/Patron/ Media and Friends Golf Scramble (includes four tickets to the dinner that follows the scramble). Company banner is displayed at the Peace River Country Club along with a reserved parking space. A reserved sponsor cart (by advance reservation) with company name is available to sponsors during the entire week. Sponsors receive name recognition as a sponsor on the event board at the #1 tee at Bartow Golf Course (365 days a year).

PATRON
Patrons receive 4 tickets to the Saturday Night Event and Sunday BBQ. They receive a twosome in the Sponsor/Patron/Media and Friends Golf Scramble (includes two dinners to the dinner that follows the scramble). Patrons receive a plaque to be displayed as a Patron of the Bartow Youth Villa Classic.

The holiday event begins in November when area businesses participate in a fundraiser for the Chamber to be announced during the season, where companies or individuals decorate a tree or wreath. Those companies without storefronts display their trees at the presenting sponsor's place of business. The Chamber provides the artificial wreath or pre-lit tree free to Bartow Chamber members (non-members pay a $25.00 fee). Decorated trees or wreaths are on display for visitors to vote for their favorite – one cent per vote. The decorated items are also available to be purchased by silent auction. This event is a fundraiser for the Chamber.

• Date: November
• Projected Attendance: 3,000+ visitors
• Contact: Linda Holcomb
• 2009 Presenting Sponsor: Community Southern Bank

PRESENTING SPONSOR
Benefits – Sponsor receives signage during the event; coverage in all press releases; company featured in promotional material developed by the Chamber in the Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website. This event is limited to one presenting sponsor.

For more than 20 years, the Chamber has presented this event that celebrates the community’s spiritual roots. This luncheon meeting is highlighted by a guest speaker, as well as participation from Bartow area pastors and spiritual leaders. Bartow’s Mayor serves as the event’s host. The event is open to the public.

• Date: March
• Projected Attendance: 250-300
• Admission Price: $10.00 per person

SPONSOR
Sponsors receive advance coverage in all press releases; company logo printed on tickets; company featured in promotional material developed by the Chamber in the Business Update newsletter and on the Chamber website. Multiple sponsorships are solicited.

CONTRIBUTOR
Contributors are listed in event program and the Chamber Business Update newsletter.

Budget Reduction Trade Opportunities

• Food and beverages
• Signage
• Decorations
• Media costs

Barn Boogie is a fun time of networking and PURE FUN! Click here for a pdf of the sponsor form.

The Bartow Performing Arts Series was founded in 2007 as a way to bring the performing arts to the greater Bartow area. The series presents professional and semi-professional entertainment performed at the historic Bartow Elementary Academy Auditorium.

• Dates: Various dates per season
• Projected Attendance: 300 to 500 per performance
• Individual Ticket Price: $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors and $10.00 for children

PRODUCER'S CIRCLE
Producer’s Circle Sponsors receive eight complimentary tickets to each performance (32 total); premium reserved seating; sponsorship credit in all event advertising/press releases; full page ad in each performance program (500 per performance); signage at each performance.

DIRECTOR's CIRCLE
Director’s Circle Sponsors receive six complimentary tickets to each performance (24 total); priority reserved seating; sponsorship credit in all event advertising/press releases; half page ad in each performance program (500 per performance); signage at each performance.

PERFORMER'S CIRCLE
Performer’s Circle Sponsors receive four complimentary tickets to each performance (16 total); reserved seating; sponsorship credit in all event advertising/press releases; quarter page ad in each performance program (500 per performance); signage at each performance.

PATRON'S CIRCLE
Patron’s Circle Sponsors receive two complimentary tickets to each performance (8 total); reserved seating; listing in each performance program (500 per performance); signage at each performance.

The public is invited free to an old-fashioned political rally at the Bartow Civic Center in August of even numbered years. Political candidates are allowed to set up manned tables to meet and greet with voters. Each candidate is allowed a set time on stage to express their views and attract support from the crowd. Hot dogs and hamburgers are sold.

• Date: August of even numbered years
• Projected Attendance: 250 to 300
• Admission Cost: Free to the public

SPONSOR
Sponsors receive advance coverage in all press releases; company featured in promotional material developed by the Chamber in the Business Update newsletter, The Polk County Democrat and on the Chamber website. Multiple sponsorships are solicited.

Budget Reduction Trade Opportunities

• Food and beverages
• Signage
• Decorations
• Media costs