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2018 Programs & Events Guide advocate. educate. network.
2018 Programs& Events Guide
advocate. educate. network.
THANK YOU TOP 2017 EVENT SPONSORS
WORKING TOGETHER:The 2017 Chairman of the Board rolled out a year-long plan of action, Tomorrow’s Alexandria – an initiative to engage business owners, professionals, and citizens in a conversation about our city of tomorrow. We continue our focus on Tomorrow’s Alexandria in 2018 and move the conversations forward by Working Together for the future of our great city. Working Together will engage and celebrate the diversity of our city – its geography, leadership, and business community. All areas of our city will come together to Celebrate Alexandria at the January 18, 2018 Chairman’s Reception. Together we will celebrate the people, places, and things that make Alexandria such a wonderful place to do business. The initiative continues in 2018 by showcasing our vibrant and emerging leaders in a Young Professionals Network. The Chamber will create a path to success for our future city leaders to work together and drive forward a profitable and growing business community. The Chamber will also focus on Building Bridges among our business community that makes our city so robust and lively. Working Together with the City Government, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Small Business Development Center, and the Neighborhood Business Associations, we will create a vibrant business hub as the future of our city. It is my pleasure to lead this initiative, and I am looking forward to Working Together with you in 2018!
Your 2018 Chairman of the Board,Virginia Kinneman, Kinneman Insurance
THE VOICE FOR BUSINESS:Partnering Together for SuccessSponsorship and advertising provide a significant amount of funding for the Chamber each year, enabling us to serve and support our members and execute our program of work. When you sponsor a Chamber program, you are investing in the Chamber’s mission of building community through business while also gaining valuable recognition for your company.
SPONSORSHIPS PROVIDE YOU WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO:
Increase brand loyaltyCreate awareness/visibilityExhibit community/corporate responsibilityDistribute/display products & services
OUR GOAL:
To be a trusted catalyst in creating an environment where businesses and the community prosper. Together, we can help create opportunities for business growth.
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:• Be a part of the brand for this event! The event itself will be referred to as the “(Event Name)
presented by (Company Name)”• Recognition during the event (visual and verbal); variety of speaking opportunities based on
program type (introduce high profile keynote, award presentation, kick-off opening remarks)• Company logo to be top billed on all advertising and marketing materials• Company logo to be top billed on all event signage, promotional materials, and Chamber event
web page (hot-linked to sponsor’s website)• Submitted corporate ad on each email about the event• Promotional booth if appropriate to event• Highest level of complimentary tickets to event
SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:• Recognition during the event (visual and verbal); speaking opportunities based on program type• Company logo on all advertising and marketing materials• Company logo on promotional materials and Chamber event web page (hot-linked to
sponsor’s website)• Promotional booth if appropriate to event• Complimentary Tickets based on event type and level
SERIES SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:• Be a part of the brand for this event! The series itself will be referred to as the “(Series) presented
by (Company Name)”• Recognition during the event (visual and verbal); speaking opportunity during opening remarks at
each program within the series• Company logo on all advertising and marketing materials• Company logo on promotional materials and Chamber event web page (hot-linked to
sponsor’s website)• Promotional booth if appropriate to event• Complimentary tickets based on event type
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Advocacy, Education, and Networking. Sponsorships for our various events and programming can be divided into Presenters, Supporting, and Series. Exact benefits are designed around each program, below is a complied list of these possibilities.
Top 10 Largest Chamber in Greater Washington DC area700+ members and growing3,500+ networking individuals7000+ combined social media & newsletter reach40,000+ unique visits annually to Chamber website
SIGNATURE EVENTS
JANUARYThe 2018 Chairman’s Reception – Celebrating Alexandria aims to be just that - a celebration of the people, places and things that make Alexandria such a wonderful place to do business. It will be a celebration that showcases how we are all working together for Tomorrow’s Alexandria.
MARCHJoin the Alexandria Chamber’s Professional Women’s Network (ACPWN) for a dynamic morning long program designed to provide inspiration and professional development to women at all stages of their careers.
APRILThis awards program is dedicated to honoring the public safety personnel of the Alexandria Fire Department, Police Department, and Sheriff’s Office for heroic acts of valor. During this event our master of ceremonies, a local media commentator, recaps daring events where these brave individuals have protected our city.
JULY40 under 40 is a region-wide awards program, with the aim of recognizing emerging leaders less than 40 years of age. The goal of the program is to highlight the significant, personal impact of successful young professionals across a variety of business sectors, who, over the next few years, will have a significant effect on the advancement of our business community. Through this program, the Chamber hopes to provide a mandate to empower these successful young professionals to raise the caliber of Alexandria’s business sector and the quality of life in the City.
AUGUSTBack by popular demand, the Chamber’s Golf Classic promises a fun day at one of Northern Virginia’s finest Golf Clubs. Golfers will relish the opportunity to play 18 challenging holes and then enjoy an awards banquet. Sponsorship of the tournament will put your name in front of a captive audience of 100+ golfers, in a relaxed atmosphere outside of the normal rush of their business day.
OCTOBERJoin the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce for a celebration of the best in business, honoring a Business Leader of the Year and companies in various categories of competition. This is our equivalent of the Oscars as we roll out the red carpet and share the stories behind the success of Alexandria businesses. Judging is competitive and winning is a tremendous honor.
NOVEMBERDemonstrate your support of the Alexandria veteran community through a sponsorship of the Salute to Veterans event. Recognizing those businesses who serve our heroes, and serve our country and community, the Salute to Veterans program is the premier program honoring those businesses who have gone above and beyond in employing our nation’s heroes. The Distinguished Patriot portion of the event will recognize those in our community who have served their country and continue to serve our community.
DECEMBERBack by popular demand, the Annual Meeting features highlights from the year, including outstanding member awards, and introduction of the new board. This event is a great way to highlight your business while networking with the most active Chamber members.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
NETWORKING SERIES
YEAR-LONG // MULTIPLE SITESPromote your business before the workday even begins. These breakfasts focus on roundtable power networking and give attendees the chance to exchange business cards, develop new prospects, and share a 60 second commercial with each table.
YEAR-LONG // MULTIPLE SITESAn evening of networking and light refreshments hosted by member businesses. Business After Hours are popular networking events for Chamber members. The events are held at the Host Sponsor’s location. Host Sponsor responsibilities also include providing food and beverage for the event. Events are typically held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
DECEMBERA grand celebration and holiday extravaganza, this special edition of our Business After Hours is a terrific way to kick off the holiday season! Host the final event of the year and show off your location in its holiday finery.
BI-ANNUALTwice a year, the Chamber extends an invitation to attend this private event. At this after hours program, new members get to know each other, our professional staff, and the Board of Directors.
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FEBRUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER, AND NOVEMBERThe Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit & Association Forum is centered on quarterly networking breakfasts that allow for nonprofit & association staff members to network with one another. In addition, these events feature a mini session on a current topic by an expert speaker.
QUARTERLYCome together and learn the inner workings of the chamber over a light breakfast. During this short program, the Chamber welcomes its newest recruits to go over Chamber benefits and opportunities. Meet our professional staff and learn more about how you can get involved through committees, advocacy, events, and sponsorship.
QUARTERLYThe goal of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Government Contractor Council is to strengthen and give voice to Government Contractors who do business in Alexandria through education, networking, and business development.
YEAR-LONGGet maximum exposure at all our advocacy events in 2018 as a sponsor of our 2018 Legislative Event Series! This year’s series will feature three events: our traditional Legislative Breakfast where we bring together City Council and General Assembly members for a discussion on current issues facing businesses; a Mayoral Debate between the candidates for Mayor of the City of Alexandria; and our wildly popular Legislative Reception where members and guests have the opportunity to mingle with elected officials and we roll out the Chamber’s 2019 Legislative Agenda.
PROGRAM SERIES
PROGRAM SERIES
FEBRUARY, APRIL, JULY, SEPTEMBER, AND NOVEMBERThe Alexandria Chamber Professional Women’s Network (ACPWN) is a dynamic women’s group within the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce designed to foster networking, educational opportunities and support among the area’s professional women. Each quarter ACPWN hosts Coffee & Connections, an hour long morning networking and educational event that provides members the opportunity to meet new people as well as learn tips on topical issues from women professionals. ACPWN ends its year with a celebration entitled An Evening of Perfect Pairings, Wine + Chocolate, Women + Business.
BI-ANNUALThe Chamber brings together it’s young leadership through this new event series. Join us as the chamber develops a unique opportunity for fun networking.
Our website is the central repository of information for our members, government, media, the community at large, and visitors to Alexandria. With over 40,000 unique visits annually, advertising on our website provides businesses with the visibility unmatched through other venues. Annually, quarterly, or monthly, our website advertising packages are designed to meet any budget.
Home page: Annually // Quarterly // Monthly
*Other pages: (per page)Annually // Quarterly // Monthly
ADVERTISE
STAFF DIRECTORYJoseph V. HaggertyPresident & [email protected]
Maria T. CiarrocchiVice President, Public Policy & Programs [email protected]
Stanley C. Brinkley Director of Finance & [email protected]
K. Nacion Director of Membership [email protected]
Lovie PatishDirector of Events & [email protected]
Chamber staff is looking forward to discussing advertising opportunities with our members to determine the best advertising venue for your marketing dollars.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Gin KinnemanKinneman Insurance
Immediate Past Chair Dak HardwickAerospace Industries Association
Chair, Finance/GovCon Robert Shea Grant Thornton, LLP
Chair, Development Jennifer FerraraBB&T
Chair, Marketing & CommunicationsSamuel Gerdano American Bankruptcy Institute
President & CEO Joseph HaggertyAlexandria Chamber of Commerce
Chair-ElectCharlotte Hall Potomac Riverboat Company
Chair, Government RelationsDave Millard Avison Young
General CounselAndrew Palmieri Saul Ewing LLP
Chair, Membership Allen SchirmerUnited Bank
Chair, Governance/ACPWN ChairPatti TurnerUnited Way World Wide
Will AlexanderDale, LLC
Gary Barton Cotton & Company
Aldo BelloMind & Media, Inc.
Denise BorlandRonald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Susan CarrollINOVA Alexandria
Walter ClarkeBurke & Herbert Bank
Nicholas Gehrig Redmon, Peyton & Braswell, LLP
Kyle GreenMythics
Annette HaggrayNorthern Virginia Community College
Adnan Hamidi Alexandria Cupcake
Erik HansenMekanic
Angela HartleyNational Industries for the Blind
Stephanie Beyer KirbyBeyer Automotive Group
Elizabeth Lucchesi LizLuke.com
Mary Anne MartinsSunTrust Banks, Inc.
Tammy MannThe Campagna Center
Laurie MacNamaraBooz Allen Hamilton
Anton Nikodemus MGM National Harbor
Karen PallanschAlexandria Renew Enterprises
Jeanne TheismannAlexandria Gazette Packet
Ed VelardeEagleBank
