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YOUR CHAMBER VISION Drive the Fort Worth region to be the most thriving, inviting community for all. YOUR CHAMBER MISSION Bring the Fort Worth region together to identify issues, solve problems, and help align resources resulting in a stronger business climate and greater economic prosperity for all.

2018 - 2021 STRATEGIC PLAN

2018 Fort Worth Chamber Sponsorships (January 1 – December 31, 2019) v.12/18/2018 2

2019 Sponsorship Prospectus *Presenting Sponsorship Available Major Events/Signature Events (Page 4-11)

• *137th Annual Meeting – April 17, 2019 @ Omni Fort Worth Hotel (800 guests) • City Visit (Nov 2019 TBA) limit 50 guests • Leader Insights Series (Formerly Leaders in Business Series) (3 per year)– CEO Level programming (200 - 300 guests) • Mayor’s State of the City Address – February 19, 2019 @ the Fort Worth Convention Center (1,300 guests) • Sports Series/Colonial Luncheon and TCU Coach Patterson (200 - 300 guests) • State of the County with Judge B. Glen Whitley – Fall 2019 (400 guests) • Women’s Insight Network series (WIN)

Business Attraction and Existing Business Retention and Expansion (Page 12) • *Business Attraction and BRE Update (Quarterly) (100-150 guests)

International (Page 12) • Mayor’s International Luncheon

Advocacy (Page 13-15) • Tarrant County Days at the Capitol – March 6-7, 2019 (Austin, TX) • Leaders in Government series (2 per year) • Legislative Power Hour (2 per year) • *Public Policy Summits/Symposiums (2 per year)

Small Business and Entrepreneur Support (Page 16-19) • Impact Your Business series (Small Business and Talent programming) (10 per year) • Small Business of the Year awards • *Small Business Chamber Cohorts

Talent Development, Retention and Attraction (0-26) • State of Public Education • *State of Talent/Talent Awards • State of Higher Education • *Webinars (Leadership Impact, Leadership Book Club, Talent Impact, Industry Workforce) • *Business Field Trips for Educators and Nonprofits; Education Field Trips for Businesses • *Industry Sector Partnerships • *Talent Videos and Podcasts • Vision (YP) Fort Worth series; Young Professional Summit; Leadership Development

Quality of Place (Page 27) • *Quality of Place Summit: Eliminating Barriers to College Completion and Career Success

Sessions: Poverty; Childcare; Housing; Transportation Exclusive industry sponsors / 1 per year Member Relations/Investor Communication (Page 28-30)

• Chamber Engagement Insight (6 per year) • Business After Hours (BAH) – (5 per year) Host Sponsors (Feb., April - joint with Arlington Chamber, June, Aug., Oct.) • Fortify VIP

o All Fortify Thank you and annual review (1 rep per company - January) o Private Dinner C-level 100k and 150k level (April) o CEO Annual Chairman Breakfast 10k and above investor level (October) o New CEO Dinners – by invitation only

• Chamber Weekly Update - published every Wednesday (over 6,000 members) • B2B Weekly Insider - published every Wednesday (over 6,000 members) • Volunteer and Committee Opportunities (Page 31)


CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2019 January

• 24 - Small Business of the Year Awards reception – (6:30 PM) (The 4 Eleven) • 31 – Vision FW YP Summit (Norris Conference Center)

February

• 7 – Leader Insights Series with GE Transportation (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) • 19 - Mayor’s State of the City (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) (Convention Center) and SBOY Announcement

March

• 6-7 Tarrant County Days at the Capitol – (Austin) April

• 17 – 138th Annual Meeting (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM) (Omni Fort Worth Hotel) May

• Sports Series Colonial Preview Luncheon (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) (Colonial Country Club) June

• Education Outreach - Vital Link with Fort Worth ISD (Fort Worth Chamber offices)

July • Sports Series – TCU Coach Gary Patterson (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) (Champions Club Amon Carter Stadium) • Chamber Engagement Insight - formerly Membership 101 (3:30 – 6:30)

August September

• State of the County (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) (Worthington Renaissance Hotel) • Chamber Engagement Insight (3:30PM) (Location TBD)

October

• Business After Hours (TBD) • Combined Area Council/City Manager’s Update (11:30 – 1:00PM) (Frost Tower) • State of Public Education (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

November

• Vision FW Community Outreach (ACH Thanksgiving Meal) • Cowboy Santa’s (TBD) • Chamber Engagement Insight (Location TBD)

December


Major Events/Signature Events 137th Annual Meeting Wednesday April 17, 2019 at The Omni Fort Worth Hotel

One of the Chamber’s biggest events of the year, we celebrate business and community leaders who make the Fort Worth Region a vibrant and dynamic place to live, work and do business. Awards Presented: Spirit of Enterprise Award to an organization that has made a significant contribution to the community over the years. Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Entertainment includes a nationally known keynote speaker. Audience: (750+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Board of Directors, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media

Sponsor Deadline April 5 Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 – 1/year commitment or $23,000 3/year commitment • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location • Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon • Full-page company profile in event program

Entertainment Sponsor - $20,000 – 1/year commitment or $17,000 3/year commitment • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location • Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon • Full-page company profile in event program

Spirit of Enterprise Sponsor - $15,000 SOLD BNSF Railway • Logo recognition in event program and webpage • Opportunity to present the award to Spirit of Enterprise recipient • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location • One seat at the head table and recognition from the podium • Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon • Spirit of Enterprise plaque relocated to the Chamber’s BNSF Conference Room listing all past SOE recipients

Private Reception Sponsor - $6,500 SOLD Jackson Walker, LLP • Logo recognition in event program and webpage • Logo recognition on reception signage • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location and recognition from the podium • Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon

Program Sponsor - $5,500 SOLD Frost • An attractive folder with your company logo on the cover that presents the Chamber’s Annual Report/Program

of Work and Annual Meeting program and is placed in front of over 850 of Fort Worth’s business leaders and decision makers in the community.

• Logo recognition in event program and webpage • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location and recognition from the podium • Reservations for (10) ten at the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to the luncheon


Platinum Sponsor - $5,500 Total Available: 10 • Logo recognition in event program and webpage • Reserved table for (10) ten and recognition from the podium • Reservations for (10) ten for the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to luncheon

Gold Sponsor - $4,500 Total Available: 8

• Logo recognition in event program and webpage • Reserved table for (10) ten • Reservations for (10) ten for the Susan Halsey Executive Leadership Award Reception prior to luncheon

Silver Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 10

• Name recognition in event program and webpage; Reserved table for (10) ten Bronze Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 25

• Name recognition in event program and webpage; Reserved table for (10) ten


Major Events/Signature Events

City Visit Trip 2019 Late Fall 2019 Examining education, entrepreneurship and collaboration in economic development

We’re convening Fort Worth community and business leaders to observe best practices of other cities excelling in the same areas we are focused on through the City, Chamber and Visit Fort Worth strategic plans. We look forward to growing closer as a community through this trip, as well as generate specific ideas from a benchmark city to address opportunities in Fort Worth related to economic prosperity.

Audience: (50+) Business Executives, C-Suite Executives, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD American Airlines • Logo recognition on all collateral materials and Top Billing • Recognition from the podium and opportunity to introduce presenters • One registration fee for the 2018 Kansas City Intercity Trip ($2,000 value) includes air (American Airlines), hotel,

meals and transportation during this event. • Receive a $200 discount (off the individual registration) on additional registrants (individual registration fee is

$2,000)

Session Sponsors: $5,000 Total Available: 2 - (1) One per session - Entrepreneurship and Education • Logo recognition on all collateral materials • Recognition from the podium and opportunity to introduce presenter during your sponsored session • One registration fee for the 2018 Kansas City Intercity Trip ($2,000 value) includes air (American Airlines), hotel,

meals and transportation during this event. Previous City Visit Kansas City – 2018 KC Agenda November 1 | Thursday - Entrepreneurship

• 7:20a Depart DFW for KC • 9:25a Explore KC • 11:00a Welcome at Union Station • 12:00p Lunch and A United Agenda: How Google Fiber and The Big 5 Changed the Entrepreneurial Landscape

and Economic Development Strategy of KC • 1:30p A Journey Through The KC Entrepreneur Ecosystem at Plexpod • 5:15p Welcome reception with 21C Museum Hotel • 6:15p Dinner at Tom’s Town Distillery • 8:30p Return to hotel / networking at 21c Suite

November 2 | Friday - Education

• 8:30a Breakfast at Kauffman Foundation, Wendy Guillies • 9:00a Wendy to introduce Mike English, Early Childhood Education in KC • 10:30a Wendy to introduce Aaron North and Dr. Dale Herl, Educational Transformation in KC • 12:00p The Story of The Country Club Plaza • 2:00p Sponsor or Chamber introduces David Warm, The Story of Kansas City Rising • 3:30p Debrief Discussion



Leader Insights Series (2-3) Two-three events per year

Leaders Insights series will focus on providing CEO level speakers focusing on the Chambers strategic plan. It connects Chamber members to presidents and CEOs from some of the regions nationally recognized and most respected companies. Speakers from companies located outside of Fort Worth are also invited if their company is having a tremendous impact on the community’s business climate.

2019 pending speakers: Alcon Labs, Lockheed Martin and GE Transportation Audience: (250+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media

Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table at each event and recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event • Reservations for your all of your table guests to attend the private reception – if scheduled

Platinum Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 5 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table at each event and recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event and Reservations for (4) four at the private

reception – if scheduled

Gold Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 3 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event and Reservations for (2) one at the private reception – if scheduled

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 2 • Name recognition on program • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event and Reservations for (1) one at the private reception – if scheduled



Mayor’s State of the City Address February 19, 2019 @ Fort Worth Convention Center

The State of the City Address is the Chamber’s most anticipated and largest events of the year. The annual address features Mayor Betsy Price of Fort Worth. Hear about the City’s accomplishments, challenges and vision for Fort Worth’s regions future. Exposure to the Mayor of Fort Worth, and top professionals in business and public policy fields.

Audience: (1,300+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Sponsor deadline is February 8

Presenting Sponsor - $20,000 SOLD Simmons Bank • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location • Host Sponsor of the Mayor’s Staff table

Platinum Sponsor - $7,500 Total Available: 6 Current sponsors: American Airlines, Baylor Scott & White; BNSF Railway; Chase; Frost; Kelly Hart & Hallman • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location

Gold Sponsor - $6,000 Total Available: 8 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at a special guest table with City Manager • Reserved table for (10) ten in a prime location

Silver Sponsor - $4,500 Total Available: 25 • Name recognition in event program and online calendar; Reserved table for (10) ten

Bronze Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 50 • Name recognition in event program and online calendar; Reserved table for (10) ten



Sports Series May, July 2019

- Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial Preview Luncheon. You’ll hear from a PGA Golf Pro typically moderated by Lance Barrow, coordinating producer, CBS Sports golf. Barrow produced the majority of CBS's golf coverage in 1996 and all of it since 1997. He worked his first Masters® in 1977 as a spotter for Pat Summerall. Barrow accepted the Emmy Award for CBS Sports’ coverage of the 2004 Masters. May 2019 (TBA) Expected attendance: 250

- Kick off to the TCU Football season with TCU’s Head Coach Gary Patterson. Head football coach at Texas Christian University and the winningest coach in Horned Frogs' history. Patterson has led the TCU Horned Frogs to six conference championships—one Conference USA title in 2002. July 2019 (TBA) Expected attendance: 250

Audience: (250+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor $6,000 SOLD Ciera Bank • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event • Colonial passes for all (9) guests

Platinum Sponsor $3,500 Total available: 3 Current Sponsors: Weaver; Wells Fargo • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event • Colonial passes for all (8) eight guests

Gold Sponsor $2,000 Total available: 2 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event • Colonial passes for all (8) eight guests



State of the County featuring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley Fall 2019 @ The Renaissance Worthington Hotel

Annual luncheon featuring Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley, a civic leader and certified public accountant. Whitley represents the northeast portion of our county. Judge Whitley presides over the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He is a regional and state leader on matters regarding efficiently run government, transportation, sustainable communities, air quality, and youth and children's issues. Judge Whitley has served on school and hospital boards and on regional and state committees.

An annual award in memory of Judge Tom Vandergriff will be given at the State of the County. 2018 Vandergriff Award: Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base Audience: (400+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $7,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD Ciera Bank • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Award Reception Sponsor - $5,000 Total Available: 1 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Platinum Sponsor - $4,500 Total Available: 6 Baylor Scott and White; Bell; BNSF Railway; Kelly Hart and Hallman; Southwest Bank; FROST; Kay Granger Campaign Fund • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Gold Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 15 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 15 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Bronze Sponsor/Corp. Table - $1,500 Total Available: 15 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location



Women Insight Network (WIN) Series 2019 The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s Women Insight Network (WIN) Series is entering its 12th year. The purpose is to leverage women’s programming in support of the Entrepreneur, Small Business and Quality of Place Pillars of the Chamber’s Strategic Plan

2019 Programming: (1) One Fall workshop (3) Three Dine and Discuss luncheons (2) Two Member engagements (3) Three round table events to focus on Small Business/Entrepreneurship

Audience: (200+) Women Business and C-Suite Execs, Women Business Owners, FWChamber members

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • CEO or (1) one representative seated at the Head table when applicable • Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor • Reserved table of (8) Eight at Annual Luncheon and Annual Workshop/Luncheon • Reservation for (4) Four at Member engagement – (2) Two Total • (2) Two reservations at each Dine & Discuss luncheon – (2) Two Total • Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members • Seat on WIN Committee

Platinum Sponsor - $3,800 for all events in the series Total Available: 5 2018 Sponsors: Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Weaver, Wells Fargo

• Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • CEO or (1) one representative seated at the Head table when applicable • Recognition from the podium as the Platinum Sponsor • Reserved table of (8) Eight at Annual Luncheon and Annual Workshop/Luncheon • Reservation for (4) Four at Member engagement – (2) Two Total • (1) One reservation at each Dine & Discuss luncheon – (2) Two Total • Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members. • Seat on WIN Committee

Gold Sponsor - $2,300 for all events in the series Total Available: Unlimited 2018 Sponsors: Medical City Fort Worth

• Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table of (8) Eight at Annual Luncheon and Annual Workshop/Luncheon • Reservation for (2) two at Member engagement – (2) Two Total • (1) One reservation at (1) One Dine & Discuss luncheon


Business Attraction & Existing Business Retention & Expansion

Business Attraction and BRE Update (Quarterly)

Quarterly networking meeting to provide an update on the Economic Development activity in the Fort Worth Region. Includes BRE and Project reports. Agenda includes several keynote guests and update on the FWC’s strategic initiatives.

Audience: (150+) Fortify Investors, Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Exclusive Host/Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend each event • Seat on Economic Investor Committee • Opportunity to address the audience • Opportunity to receive a list of attendees

International

Mayor’s International Luncheon

The Mayor’s International Luncheon attracts business leaders and executives from a cross section of the region who are engaged in international business.

Audience: (250+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $6,000 Total Available: 1 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and recognized from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location; Reservations for (9) nine at the private reception

Reception Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD UT Arlington College of Business Executive MBA Program • Logo recognition in event program and webpage and special reception signage • One company representative seated at head table and recognized from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location; Reservations for (9) nine at the private reception

Platinum Sponsor - $3,200 Total Available: 3 Current sponsors: BNSF Railway; Bell Helicopter; DFW International Airport • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and recognized from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location; Reservations for (2) two at the private reception

Gold Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 5 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location; Reservations for (1) one at the private reception

Silver Sponsor - $2,000 Total Available: 5 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight


Advocacy

Leaders in Government Series 2 per year Dates TBA

This highly desirable luncheon series will feature a key elected and/or public official discussing critical issues pertaining to business and our community. The exact time of the event will be determined based upon the availability of the selected speaker. 2018 speakers: Congresswoman Kay Granger and Glenn Hegar, the 36th Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Audience: (200+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $5,000 SOLD Kelly Hart and Hallman LLP • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event • Reservations for your guests at the private reception – if scheduled

Platinum Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 5 SOLD OUT Bell Helicopter; BNSF Railway; Lockheed Martin; Spectrum; Southwest Bank • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event • Reservations for (2) two at the private reception – if scheduled

Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Total Available: 10 Current Sponsors: Airbus Helicopters, Inc.; Fidelity Investments; Texas Health Resources; The Rios Group; The University of Texas at Arlington • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reservations for (1) one at the private reception – if scheduled • Reserved table for (8) eight at each event


Advocacy

Tarrant County Days at the Capitol March 6-7, 2019 (Austin, TX) Join the FWChamber in Austin for our official “Day at the Capitol” for the 86th Texas Legislative Session. This exclusive group will spend the day meeting with Texas Senators and State Representatives while offering an up-close and personal look at the Texas Legislature in action.

Audience: (200+) Business and C-Suite execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Partners and Advocates

Agenda: Reception Honoring the Members of the 86th Legislature Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. @ DoubleTree Suites – Ballroom And Breakfast Honoring the Members of the Fort Worth and Tarrant County State Legislative Delegation Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. @ Austin Club

Sponsor Deadline February 8 Host Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 8 Current Sponsors: American Airlines, Bell, BNSF Railway, Lockheed Martin, Fidelity Investments Pending: (Tarrant Regional Water District, Spectrum Business, Visit Fort Worth) • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, online calendar, and event signage and Recognition from the podium • Up to (4) Four reservations for reception and breakfast with Texas elected officials • List of attendees if requested • Hotel not included but room block is available

----------------------------------------- Legislative Power Hour (2) Two Power Hours in 2019 (during 86th Legislative Session) Interact with elected officials of the North Texas state delegation and leadership at these unique, FWChamber members-only receptions. Join us for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and candid conversation.

Audience: (50+) Business and C-Suite execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Partners and Advocates Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 SOLD Fidelity Investments • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Up to two company representatives to attend and Recognition from the podium • Opportunity to introduce a speaker and address the audience • List of attendees if requested

Platinum Sponsor - $6,000 Total Available: 2 (1 remaining) Current sponsor: American Airlines • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representatives to attend and Recognition from the podium • List of attendees if requested


Advocacy

Public Policy Summits/Symposiums (2) Two per year (June/Nov.) Advocacy Committees addressing policy issues impacting our business community in the areas of health care, transportation, the environment and education. Each plays a vital role in the Quality of Place we strive for in our community. Providing a platform for businesses of ALL sizes to participate and be heard. Panel Breakfast with Keynote Speaker followed by a panel discussion (8:00 – 11:00). Conversations will be based on trending topics with the overarching goal to address issues affecting our community and next steps moving forward to address those issues.

Audience: (150+) Advocacy Committee members (Healthcare, Infrastructure, Education), Business and C-Suite execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $7,500 Total Available: 1 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table and Recognition from the podium at each event • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event • Up to (2) Two Seats on an Advocacy Committee

Platinum Sponsor - $4,500 Total Available: 4 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table at each event • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event • (1) One Seat on an Advocacy Committee

Gold Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 5 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event

Silver Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 5 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location at each event


Small Business and Entrepreneur Support

Small Business of the Year Awards 2019 Annual Small Business of the Year (SBOY) Awards event – Jan, 24, 2019 6:30 PM @ The 4-Eleven Audience: (200+) Mayor’s State of the City luncheon – Feb. 19, 2019 @ Convention Center – Audience: (1,300+) Impact Your Business (IYB) luncheon highlighting the SBOY category winners – March 2019 Audience: (75+)

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Small Business of the Year Award program is a series of events concluding with the announcement of the overall winner at the Chamber’s State of the City luncheon (featuring Mayor Betsy Price). A small business is defined by a company that has less than 150 employees.

• NEW independent event honoring some of our exceptional small businesses • NEW recognition categories

o Consumer / Retail o Technology o Manufacturing / Warehouse o Service (construction, accounting, law, etc) o Emerging / Start-up (< 3 years old)

• NEW One overall Small Business of the Year Award winner (announced at State of the City event)

Timeline • November 12-16, 2018 Application processing • November 27 Application review by judges (originally November 13, adjusted to accommodate application count) • November 28 Category finalists notified • December 4-7 Site visits by judges (category finalists only)* • Beginning Dec 9 Category finalists spotlights (online promotion, social media, etc.) • January 24, 2019 Awards Event – category winners presented • February 19 Mayor’s State of the City luncheon (overall Small Business of the Year Award presented) • Mar 2019 IYB luncheon that will highlight the Small Business of the Year category winners

Sponsor Deadline January 11, 2019 Presenting Sponsor - $12,000 SOLD Bank of Texas • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Naming Rights on the new SBOY Overall Winner – announced at the Mayor’s State of the City Address • Reservations for (8) eight at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category • Opportunity to speak at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Reserved table for (10) ten at the Mayor’s State of the City Address • (10) Ten guests at the Small Business of the Year Reception prior to State of the City Address • One Company representative seated at head table at the State of the City and announced from the podium • One seat on the SBOY Task Force (2019-2020) • Two guests to attend the March 2019 IYB Lunch – “Best Practices from SBOY Winners” (with opportunity to

speak)

Exclusive Industry Sector Sponsors and Award Naming Rights - $7,500 Total Available: 5 o Consumer/Retail o Technology o Manufacturing/Warehouse o Professional Services (banking, construction, accounting, law, etc) – SOLD o Emerging / Start-up (< 3 years old)

Small Business of the Year Benefits • Naming rights on the Sponsored Industry Category Award


• Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reservations for (8) eight at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Opportunity to speak at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Reserved table for (10) ten at the Mayor’s State of the City Address and announced from the podium • (10) Ten guests at the SBOY MEET & GREET prior to State of the City Address • Two guests to attend the March 2019 IYB Lunch – “Best Practices from SBOY Winners” (with opportunity to

speak) • First right of refusal to renew sponsorship each year Industry Task Force Benefits • Up to Two seats on the Sponsored Industry Sector Task Force and opportunity to host an Industry Summit • Naming rights on the Sponsored Industry Category

Platinum Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 4 Current Sponsors – CLA Fort Worth and TCU Neeley School of Business • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reservations for (8) eight at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Opportunity to speak at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Reserved table for (10) ten at the Mayor’s State of the City Address and announced from the podium • One seat on the SBOY Task Force (2019-2020) • Two guests to attend the March 2019 IYB Lunch – “Best Practices from SBOY Winners” (with opportunity to

speak)

Gold Sponsor - $2,500 Total Available: 4 Current Sponsors – Wells Fargo • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reservations for (8) eight at the SBOY Party Honoring Finalists and Announcing Category Winners • Reserved table for (10) ten at the Mayor’s State of the City Address • (10) Ten guests at the Small Business of the Year Reception prior to State of the City Address • One seat on the SBOY Task Force (2019-2020) • Two guests to attend the March 2019 IYB Lunch – “Best Practices from SBOY Winners” (with opportunity to

speak)

SBOY Meet and Greet Reception Sponsor @ Mayor’s State of the City - $2,500 SOLD



Impact Your Business Series (Small Business and Talent Programming) 2019 (10) Ten Impact Your Business Lunch Meetings @ Joe T. Garcia’s La Puertita Programming targeted to the small business owner addressing business issues, talent and HR issues, personal development issues and up-to-date financial information affecting business.

Audience: (75+) Small Business Owners, FWC Members, Business Executives and HR Managers

2019 Dates (topics TBA): Wednesday, February 6h Tuesday, March 5th Tuesday, April 2nd Tuesday, May 7th Tuesday, June 4th Tuesday, July 9th Tuesday, August 6th Tuesday, September 10th Tuesday, October 8th Tuesday, November 5th

Presenting Sponsor - $4,500 SOLD UT Arlington School of Business • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor at each event • Opportunity to distribute brochures and informational materials at each event • (2) Two seats at each event • Opportunity for a company representative to speak at (each) event • (1) One seat on the Small Business Council

Platinum Sponsor - $3,000 Total Available: 4 Current sponsors – Speed Fab-Crete; Wells Fargo • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Recognition from the podium as the Platinum Sponsor at each event • Opportunity to distribute brochures and informational materials at each event • (1) One seat at each event • Opportunity for a company representative to speak at (each) event • (1) One seat on the Small Business Council



Small Business Chamber Cohort As a part of our continuing effort to engage start-ups and non-traditional businesses, we’re launching a cohort program in 2019. Cohorts will offer unique programming, leadership connections, and expanded network engagement to first-time Chamber investors – all at a discounted fee. Cohort content will include invitation – only meetings with leading civic and/or business stakeholders (i.e. Chamber/City leaders and influencers). Sponsor can host a session. Will host a minimum of (1) one Cohort meeting per quarter.

Audience: (10 Small Business Cohorts per year) Small Business Owners

Presenting Sponsor - $3,000 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Recognition from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor at each cohort event • Opportunity to distribute brochures and informational materials at each cohort event • Opportunity for a company representative to speak at each cohort event • (1) One seat on the Small Business Council • Opportunity to follow and mentor these 10 Cohort Members


Talent Development, Retention and Attraction

State of Public Education Fall 2019

Signature Luncheon updates the business community on the status of public education and crucial education issues in the region.

Audience: (350+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Education Administrators, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $5,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location • Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members

Private Reception Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 1 SOLD EECU • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Platinum Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 3 Current Sponsor: Tarleton State University • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location



Bronze Sponsor - $750 Total Available: 10 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight



State of Higher Education April 2019 - TBA

Signature Luncheon focused on regional higher education leaders on innovations to address college access, completion, and advancement. Thought leaders and decision makers delve into what is being done at the post-secondary level to prepare tomorrow’s workforce.

Audience: (350+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Media, Regional Higher Education Administrators, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $5,500 Total Available: 1 SOLD Tarleton State University • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location • Recognition in weekly Chamber Update when applicable - emailed to more than 5,000 members

Private Reception Sponsor - $4,000 Total Available: 1 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location

Platinum Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 3 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight in a prime location



Bronze Sponsor - $750 Total Available: 10 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8)



Talent Summit and Awards July 2019

Summit includes panel discussions, ending with luncheon and awards with keynote speaker. We will convene a panel of employers and industry experts to discuss components of the Fortify Talent Strategy. We will celebrate employers implementing best practices in talent development, attraction and retention.

Audience: (150+) FWC Members, Human Resources and Recruiting Executives, Regional Partners

Presenting Sponsor - $6,500 Total Available: 1 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Opportunity to address the audience • Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions

Awards Luncheon Sponsor - $5,000 Total Available: 1 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative seated at head table • Opportunity to provide a marketing item at the luncheon • Assist in the award presentation • Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions

Breakout Sponsor - $3,500 Total Available: 4 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Opportunity to speak at the breakout session and provide marketing item • One company representative seated at head table • Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions

Gold Sponsor - $2,000 Total Available: 10 • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions

Silver Sponsor - $1,200 Total Available: 10 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions

Bronze Sponsor - $750 Total Available: 10 • Name recognition in event program; Reserved table for (8) eight at the luncheon • Reservations for up to (8) eight guests to attend panel discussions



Business Field Trips for Educators and Nonprofits Education Field Trips for Businesses

(2) Two trips for ISD/college staff to visit businesses and (2) Two trips for businesses to visit ISDs and colleges

Audience: (50+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Higher Education Administrators, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 or Co-Presenting Sponsors $5,000 each • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One –Two company representatives to attend all sessions • Opportunity to address the audience

Post event reception and Briefing Sponsor - $2,000 Total Available:1 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One company representative to attend all sessions • Opportunity to address the audience at the reception and briefing • Opportunity to host reception

------------------------------------------- Leadership Development Cohort

Benefit for $5,000 and above members. Opportunity to learn leadership lessons from local professors. Universities could host and provide a speaker by sponsoring a cohort session. One per year Market talent solutions: Investor engagement; Provide leadership development training

Audience: (50+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Higher Education Administrators, Regional Partners and Advocates

Co - Presenting Sponsors - $2,500 each Total Available: 5 • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar • One –Two company representatives to present • Opportunity to receive a list of attendees

------------------------------------------------ Industry Workforce Reports/Videos

Infographic on local workforce data for a specific industry cluster: Health Science, Information Technology and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, Accounting and Finance, Education, as well as Civil/Industrial Engineering and Construction

Market talent solutions: Help investors and site selectors better understand our workforce and talent pipeline.

Audience: (10,000+) Report will be marketing through Chamber Social Media Outlets and emailed to all members. Printed copies distributed upon request.

Underwriting Goal $50,000/year • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar



Book Club

Monthly book club on topics related to Fortify. Market talent solutions: Investor engagement; Leadership development; Promote Fortify

Audience: (100+)

Presenting Sponsor/Grant : NEA Grant • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar

----------------------------------------- Talent Videos and Podcasts

Up to (5) Five Video interviews (10-15 minutes) with local business leaders. Broadcast on social media, podcasts, and FWChamber website. Market Fort Worth region as a talent destination: Local college student retention; Attracting talent to Fort Worth region

Audience: (+) Business and C-Suite Execs, FWC Members, Elected Officials, Regional Higher Education Administrators, Regional Partners and Advocates

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 or Co-Presenting Sponsors $5,000 each • Top billing and Company profile included in the podcast and promo

----------------------------------------- Ecosystem Maps and Scorecards

Talent department will collect data to understand local actions, gaps, and overlaps in college and career readiness, poverty, and childcare. Talent department will also collect data on ISD and college enrollment and academic performance to create infographics (scorecards).

Outcomes: Eliminate barriers to college completion and career success: Collect and promote quality of place data; position Chamber as a thought leader on the connection between economic development and quality of place; promote prosperity for all.

Audience: (+) Posted on FWChamber website and social media outlets, Distributed at all Talent related events, Distributed through ISD’s

Potential Foundations – Sid Richardson Foundation, North Texas Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Mutual of Omaha Bank, Pinnacle Bank, BBVA Compass



Vision Fort Worth Series 2019 The Fort Worth Chamber’s young professionals programming series, Vision Fort Worth, will be in its 12th year. It is one of Vision Fort Worth's goals to build long-term business relationships in the community as well as friendships. The mission is for young professionals to make contacts, create opportunities and foster the growth of our city and its future leaders.

Audience: Audience: (300+) Young Professionals o YP Summit (January 31, 2019) o (3) Lunch and Learn’s (April – Talent Focus; June – TBD; Oct. – Education Focus) o New Webinar Series (2 total –April, Aug. Talent/Education Focus) o New Leadership Development Program (Sept. Kickoff – Nov) o (3) Three Community Outreach events (Feb., May, July) o (3) YP Wake-up Coffees at at various locations around FW (Mar, July, Nov.) o (4) Table of 10 Mentoring lunch or breakfast (Feb., May, Aug., Oct.)

Presenting Sponsor - $ 5,000/Year SOLD UT Arlington College of Business • Top billing and logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar, website, and

recognition from the podium at each event • (8) Eight reservations at Lunch and Learn’s and YP Summit • (1) One seat at the head table at Lunch and Learn’s and YP Summit (if applicable) • (3) Three spots to attend the Leadership Development Program • Table available to display promotional materials at events when applicable

Platinum - $3,500/year Total Available: 5 Current Sponsors: Bell Helicopter; BNSF Railway; FROST; Lockheed Martin • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation and online calendar, website, and recognition from

the podium at each event • (8) Eight reservations at Lunch and Learn’s and YP Summit • (1) One seat at the head table at Lunch and Learn’s and YP Summit (if applicable) • (2) Two spots to attend the Leadership Development Program

Gold Sponsor - $2,300/year - (1/2 table) Total Available: Unlimited Current Sponsors: CLA Fort Worth • Name recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation, online calendar and recognition from the podium

at each event • (4) Four reservations at Lunch and Learn’s and YP Summit • (1) One spot to attend the Leadership Development Program



Vision Fort Worth - YP Summit 2019 January 31, 2019 @ Norris Conference Center (11:15 AM – 5:15 PM) Reception @ Reata (5:30 PM-7:00 PM)

½ Day conference focusing on developing future leaders by providing young professionals the opportunity to build relationships, engage in transformative learning opportunities and interact with civic and business leaders.

Audience: (150+) Young Professionals Sponsor Deadline January 18, 2019

Presenting Sponsor - UT Arlington College of Business

Luncheon Sponsor - $1,500 Total Available: 1 • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation, online calendar and recognition from the podium • Reserved table of (8) Eight at the luncheon and breakout sessions • One seat at the head table • Opportunity to place a marketing piece or gift at each seat

Reception Sponsor - $1,500 Total Available: 1 (5:30 – 7:00 PM @ Reata) • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation, online calendar and recognition from the podium • Reserved table of (8) Eight at the luncheon and breakout sessions • One seat at the head table • Opportunity to address the audience at the reception and provide a marketing piece or gift

Breakout Sponsors - $750 Total Available: 3 Breakout sessions: (TBA) • Logo recognition on all collateral materials, email invitation, online calendar and recognition from the podium • (2) two tickets to the breakout sessions and luncheon • Opportunity to address the audience at the breakout session • Opportunity to place a marketing piece or gift at your sponsored breakout session


Quality of Place

Quality of Place Summit: Eliminating Barriers to College Completion and Career Success The Fort Worth Chamber will convene panels of employers and industry experts to discuss strategies for eliminating barriers to completion and career success. Sessions include Poverty, Childcare, Housing and Transportation.

Audience: (150+) Community Leaders, Non-profit organizations, FWC Board

Exclusive Industry Sponsors - $5,000 Total Available: 4 o Poverty o Childcare o Housing o Transportation

• Naming rights on the Sponsored Industry Category Award • Reservations for (8) eight to attend the summit • Opportunity to speak at sponsored session • Up to Two seats on the Sponsored Industry Task Force and opportunity to host an Industry task force meeting • Naming rights on the Sponsored Industry Category


Investor Relations and Communications

B2B Weekly Insider is a members-only digital newsletter written by the one and only Mr. B. Designed to create buzz, generate business, and provide a sense of community for our members. B2B has garnered loyal Chamber readership. Contains photos and news about members and their companies, talk overheard at events, special offers and giveaways. Each week’s edition includes a Calendar of Events and Picture of the Week. A B2B Insider sponsorship offers the opportunity to promote your goods and services to a large and diverse group of Chamber members on a weekly basis. Stats: Emailed to 6,000+ members each Wednesday, 24% avg. open rate Duration: Your logo or ad will run 50 weeks for one year from its first appearance. (Pub suspended on some holidays) Deadline: All art due on Monday for that week’s edition Presenting Sponsor/Top Banner - SOLD Tarrant County College District

• Banner ad linking to company website at top of page; can be updated monthly with link. Dimensions - (575w x 100h pixels)

Bottom Banner Sponsor - $2,500/year; $1,250/six months Total Available: 2 per week

• Banner ad linking to company website at the bottom of the newsletter with link. Dimensions - (579w x 115h pixels)

Calendar of Events Sponsor - $4,000/year SOLD Blue Zones • Banner ad or logo with Calendar of Events with link. Dimensions -

(150w x 150h pixels)

Picture of the Week Sponsor - $3,700 SOLD Southland Property Tax • Banner ad or logo with Picture of the Week with link. Dimensions -

(150w x 150h pixels)

Gold Sponsor - $2,000/year; $1,000/six months; $500/three months Total Available: 4 Current sponsors: Baylor Scott and White; Trinity Metro; Comerica Bank, FW Inc.

• Banner ad along the middle of the newsletter with link. Dimensions - (260 pixels wide x 104 pixels tall)


Investor Relations and Communications

CHAMBER UPDATE – NEWS AND EVENTS

Every Monday, more than 6,000 FWC members receive an email bulletin with content on Chamber benefits, programs, activities, meetings and event details, reminders of upcoming events, and direct links to our blog or online registration. It also includes a link to the calendar of events hosted by member companies.

Stats: Emailed to more than 6,000 members each Monday (Email suspends a few times a year during holidays). 23-28% Avg. Open Rate Duration: Your logo or ad will run every week for six months to one year from its first appearance.

Presenting Sponsor/Top Banner - $5,000/year Total Available: 1

• Banner ad linking to company website at top of page; can be updated monthly with link. • Dimensions - (575w x 100h pixels)

Bottom Banner Sponsor - $2,500/year; $1,250/six months Total Available: 1 per week • Banner ad linking to company website at the bottom of the newsletter with link. • Dimensions - (579w x 115h pixels)


2019 COMMITEES and TASK FORCES Business Attraction and Existing Business Retention and Expansion Committees Investor - $10k above Fortify Investor level (meets monthly) BRE/Area Councils International Task Forces Industry Sector task forces: Aviation; Food; Life Sciences; Technology/Software Developers

Talent Development, Retention and Attraction Committees Talent Postsecondary Attainment Quality of Place Task Forces Direct to College; Work-based Learning; Talent Attraction; Local College Student Retention; Talent Retention; Adult Working Learner Support; College and Career Readiness

Small Business and Entrepreneur Support Committees WIN (Women’s Insight Network) Task Forces Small Business of the Year Industry sector task forces: Technology, Consumer/Retail, Manufacturing/Distribution, Professional Service

Advocacy Committees Governmental Affairs Healthcare Infrastructure: Environmental/Transportation

Investor Relations Committees Investor Relations Groups Leads Groups Leads Groups are comprised of no more than 30 individuals with each one representing a different industry. They meet weekly with the goal of generating business for each other. Participants must be members of the Fort Worth Chamber.

Action Ambassadors Action Ambassadors are an important group of up to 50 dedicated Fort Worth Chamber members who devote time and energy to assisting other members, with a focus on retaining members. A critical arm of the Investor Relations department, Action Ambassadors attend ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies, and act as greeters at various Chamber functions. The program is also a great entrance into a leadership opportunity within the Chamber for those wanting to serve on committees, task forces or boards.

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