Events

  • 2007 Annual Dinner - February 7, 2008
    The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner celebrating 2007 is set for February, 7, 2008 at the KJJY Events Center at the 7 Flags Complex. Gale Sayers is the keynote speaker with Al Cross as the honored 2007 Citizen of the Year. Homemakers, Glazers and Christian Photo are all in the running to receive Business of the Year for 2007 and the Chamber will also honor a Volunteer of the Year and an Ambassador of the Year.
    • Reception Sponsor - $1,000 - 0 available
      Benefits: The Urbandale Chamber anticipates 500 in attendance the evening of the event and companies with a desire to get in front of those attendees have the opportunity to sponsor the evening reception from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. In return, the sponsor will receive: *Signage, as provided, hung in the reception area *Four tickets to the dinner *Two tickets to the VIP reception from 5-6 p.m. with Gale Sayers
      Sold to: Waste Management
  • Advocacy - Public Affairs
    Move business issues forward by sponsoring one of Urbandale Chamber Governmental Affairs forums. The Governmental Affairs Committee has determined the following forums as important to our area business community.
    • 2009 Legislative Business Forum - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: Reach our area legislators as we invite them in to a Legislative Coffee in February of 2009. Members will have the opportunity to discuss business issues with legislators that day and to hear what issues are being discussed impacting business. The Legislative Coffee Sponsor will have the honor of introducing both Representative Scott Raecker and Senator Brad Zaun. As a sponsor, your logo would be placed on all pre-event publicity emails, and your company name on our website at www.uniquelyurbandale.com. As the sponsor, you also have the opportunity to provide a banner to be displayed at the event.
      Sold to: DM Homebuilders Association
    • 2008 Talk with Officials Series Presenting Sponsor - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community every month through the Legislative session as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As presenting sponsor, you would receive: * Naming Rights to the event. The event would read: 2008 Talk with Officials, presented by (your company name) * Signage at every Talk with Officials event in 2008 * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com.
    • February 2008 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in February 23, 2008 as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the February sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the February sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the February Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
    • March 2008 Talk with Officials - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in March as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the March sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the March 29, 2008 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the March Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
      Sold to: Group Benefits Ltd.
    • April 2008 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in April as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the April sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the April 10, 2008 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the April Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
    • 2009 Talk with Officials Presenting Sponsor - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community every month through the Legislative session as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As presenting sponsor, you would receive: * Naming Rights to the event. The event would read: 2009 Talk with Officials, presented by (your company name) * Signage at every Talk with Officials event in 2009 * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com.
    • January 2009 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in January 2009 as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the January sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the January 2009 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the January 2009 Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
    • February 2009 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in February 2009 as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the February sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the February 2009 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the February 2009 Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
    • March 2009 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in March 2009 as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the March 2009 sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the March 2009 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the March 2009 Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
    • April 2009 Talk with Officials - $150 - 1 available
      Benefits: Place your company name in front of the community in April 2009 as a company interested in what is happening in the community, the county, and the state! As the April 2009 sponsor, you would receive: * Your company name associated with the event as the April 2009 sponsor. * Signage, as provided to the Chamber, at the April 2009 Talk with Officials event * Company name on the event listing found on both the community events and Chamber events listings on www.uniquelyurbandale.com. * Opportunity to introduce the public officials in attendance the day of the event and provide a company overview if desired. Public officials that will be invited include State, County, City, and Urbandale School Board representatives.
  • All that Jazz!
    Sponsor a high-class networking event complete with food, wine & other beverages, live jazz music and tradeshow booths on April 8, 2008. This twist to a Business After Hours Trade Show is the perfect social networking opportunity to draw attention to you and your business. Last year's event drew more than 200 attendees!
    • All that Jazz Platinum level - $995 - 0 available
      Benefits: 12x6 tradeshow booth. Showcase your business/service as the Premier sponsor of All that Jazz, an upscale, business trade show type event on April 8. As Premier sponsor: * Your company name will be affiliated with the event on all press releases * Your company name will be mentioned at the membership luncheon the month prior to the event: All that Jazz, presented by (Your company name). * At the event, your company will have the opportunity to display signage. * As Premier Sponsor, your company logo will be prominently located on all promotional materials distributed to all 1000 Urbandale Chamber contacts via email, and all area Chamber members because of our new Regional relationship. * Your company will be listed as the Premier Sponsor in our newsletter and on www.uniquelyurbandale.com under Chamber Events. * In addition, you will receive two, 6' skirted tables in a 12x8 area to showcase your company's products or services to all attendees that evening. Your area will be strategically located to ensure everyone walks past your area. * You will receive four complimentary admission tickets to attend ($40 value). * You will receive the opportunity to provide an item for the end of the evening drawing for additional exposure. Attendees will be required to visit each booth to be eligible to win fabulous prizes. * You will receive a list of attendees electronically after the event for follow up. * You will have first opportunity to emcee the entire event for "face-time"
      Sold to: Susan Bonnicksen/Superior Printing and Promotions
    • All that Jazz Gold level - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Showcase your company as the Gold sponsor of All that Jazz, an upscale, business showcase event on April 8. As a Gold Sponsor, * Your company logo will be prominently located on all promotional materials distributed to all 1000 Urbandale Chamber contacts via email, and to the Greater DM Partnership members through the new Regional relationship. * Your company will be listed as the Gold Sponsor in our newsletter and on www.uniquelyurbandale.com under Chamber Events. * At the event, your company will have the opportunity to display signage. * In addition, you will receive a 6' skirted table to showcase your company's products or services to all attendees that evening in a PREMIER LOCATION, * Receive two complimentary admission tickets to attend the event ($20 value) * Receive the opportunity to provide an item for the end of the evening drawing for additional exposure. * You will also receive a list of attendees electronically after the event for follow up. Attendees will be required to visit each booth to be eligible to win fabulous prizes.
      Sold to: Glazers Distributors of Iowa, Plaza Florist
    • 8 x 6 Tradeshow Booth - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Interested in reaching potential clients and getting the word out about your products & services? Showcase your business during the Urbandale Chamber's upscale, business tradeshow and networking event called All that Jazz scheduled for April 8, 2008. * You will receive a 6' skirted table to showcase your company's products or services to all attendees that evening. * In addition, you will receive one complimentary admission ticket to attend ($10 value) * The opportunity to provide an item for the end of the evening drawing for additional exposure. Attendees will be required to visit each booth to be eligible to win fabulous prizes. * In addition, all booth sponsors will receive a list of attendees electronically after the event for follow up.
      Sold to: Access Systems, Aevum Jewelled Creations Co,., Aspen Athlet Clubs, Avtex, Inc., Baker Communications/IA Telecom, Bank of America, Ben Buenzow State Farm, Curves, First American Bank, Fittings Unlimited, Foxboro Business & Conference Center, Garner Printing, Granite Transformations, Internet Solver, Kaplan University, Living History Farms, Mojo's on 86th, Multi Media Imaging, Paper Free Technology, Plaza Printers, Principal Financial Group, Purcell Printing Graphics, Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Salon 86, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating, SendOutCards - ConnectMore Marketing, Sign a Rama, Team Fitness, U.S. Window, Inc., US Coffee & Tea Company, Vodaci Technologies, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Walnut Ridge at Clive, Waste Managment, Wiring by Design, WorkSource Staffing, Yost Chiropractic
  • AM Exchange
    Start your day a new way by networking with Urbandale area business professionals! This is the Urbandale Chamber's one-hour informal networking before work event. Exchange business cards and meet potential new customers and clients. This event is attended by 50+ members every month.
    • AM Exchange 2008 PRESENTING Sponsor - $995 - 0 available
      Benefits: As the Presenting Sponsor, your company will receive: * Top Billing of all Urbandale Chamber AM Exchanges in 2008 through Feb. 2009 as the event will be named AM Exchange, presented by (your company name) * You will receive publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com as the presenting sponsor of 2008 AM Exchanges in the Chamber Events listings for the entire year. * Your company logo will be on all event promotional materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals in and around Urbandale * Your company logo will be listed on the Chamber events flyer inserted into the newsletter, which is sent to approximately 750 business professionals every month * Your company name will be e-mailed to the Chamber membership every month as the presenting sponsor of the event (1,000), when promoting the event. * Signage with your company logo will be placed at each AM Exchange * Your company name will be mentioned at all membership luncheons promoting the event. * Receive an electronic listing of all attendees each month for follow up.
      Sold to: Computer Solutions and Facts
    • March 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on March 27, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Merle Hay Funeral Home
    • April 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on April 24, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Strauss
    • May 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on May 29, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Urbandale Golf & Country Club
    • June 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on June 26, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Tero International
    • July 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on July 24, 2007. Your company will receive event publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing, your company logo will be on all event marketing materials that are faxed, emailed, inserted into the newsletter, and e-mailed to the Chamber membership. As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event, you will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information, and most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: MetaBank
    • August 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on August 28, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: American Diabetes
    • September 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Mark Courter Insurance - State Farm Insurance Company
    • October 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on October 23, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: 7 Flags 24/7 Xpress
    • November 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Polk County Bank
    • December 2008 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Ben Buenzow State Farm
    • January 2009 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on January, 29 2009. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Northwest Bank
    • February 2009 AM Exchange Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber AM Exchange on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Your company will receive event publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber Event listing, your company logo will be on all event marketing materials that are faxed, emailed, inserted into the newsletter, and e-mailed to the Chamber membership. As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event, you will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information, and most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide a light breakfast (muffins, fruit etc.), coffee, juice.
      Sold to: Abendroth & Russell
  • Annual Dinner - February 2009
    A flagship event for the Urbandale Chamber, the Annual Dinner is scheduled each year on the first Thursday in February, February 5, 2009. This event draws more top business professionals than any other event. It is at the Annual Dinner that the Chamber honors Urbandale's Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year, Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Ambassador of the year. This event draws close to 500 prominent business professionals and takes place between 5-9 p.m. at a location that will be determined. Drew Pearson is the anticipated keynote speaker for the evening.
    • Presenting Level - $2,500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Presenting Sponsors will receive: * Event branding rights (example: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner presented by your company name) * Banner as provided by the sponsor to be displayed during event * Company logo on PowerPoint presentation the night of the dinner * Company logo on more than 1,000 invitations sent through the US mail * Company logo on electronic invitations sent to members of the Urbandale Chamber * Company name on electronic invitations sent to members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and all Chambers throughout the Region. * Company logo on tickets * Company logo in Jan. & Feb. 2008 Newsletters * Company name in the event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com * 4 premium seating tickets to dinner ($200 value) * 4 tickets to the VIP Reception from 5-6 p.m. to meet the speaker in person ($200 value) * A company representative may present the Business of Year Award if requested for "face time". This is for the 2008 dinner that takes place February 5, 2009.
      Sold to: The Des Moines Register/Urbandale Register
    • Gold Level - $1,000 - 1 available
      Benefits: Gold sponsors will receive: * Company banner, as provided by sponsoring business, hung in the reception area * Company logo on all pre-marketing materials including: logo on mailed and electronic invitations sent to 1,000 Urbandale Chamber member contacts, * Company name on all pre-marketing materials sent to the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Regional Chambers * Opportunity for company representatives to be official greeters * 2 Tickets to dinner ($100 value) * 2 Tickets to the VIP Reception from 5-6 p.m. to meet the dinner speaker. ($100 value) This is for the 2008 dinner that takes place February 5, 2009.
      Sold to: Polk County Bank, Principal Financial Group, R & R Realty Group, Waste Managment
    • Table - $500 - 17 available
      Benefits: Promote your business at the event by sponsoring a table. Table sponsors receive: * Their business name on program * Signage on dinner table * 8 Tickets to dinner * Premium seating close to the stage This is for the 2008 dinner that takes place February 5, 2009.
      Sold to: Abendroth & Russell, Medtronic, Merle Hay Mall
    • Bronze Level - $250 - 3 available
      Benefits: Bronze sponsors receive: * Their company name on event invitations sent through the US mail to more than 1000 business professionals * Company name on electronic invitations sent to more than 1000 Urbandale Chamber business professionals * Company name on electronic invitations sent to members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and regional Chambers. * Receive 1 Ticket to dinner ($50 value) * Receive 1 Ticket to the VIP Reception from 5-6 p.m. to meet the speaker ($50 value) This is for the 2008 dinner that takes place February 5, 2009.
      Sold to: Avtex, Iowa State Bank, Plaza Florist
    • Gift Item Sponsor - $1,500 - 0 available
      Benefits: Gold sponsors will receive: * Company banner, as provided by sponsoring business, hung in the reception area * Company logo on all pre-marketing materials including: logo on mailed and electronic invitations sent to 1,000 Urbandale Chamber member contacts, * Company name on all pre-marketing materials sent to the Greater Des Moines Partnership and Regional Chambers * Opportunity for company representatives to be official greeters * 2 Tickets to dinner ($100 value) * 2 Tickets to the VIP Reception from 5-6 p.m. to meet the dinner speaker. ($100 value) * Name/logo on item chosen item from the Chamber. This is for the 2008 dinner that takes place February 5, 2009.
      Sold to: Triplett Office Essentials
  • Business After Hours
    Back by Popular Demand!!! The Urbandale Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Business after Hours in 2008 which will allow members the opportunity to network in a social setting from 5-7 p.m. quarterly. Currently those dates are scheduled for: April 1st, June 10th, August 12th and December 9th, 2008
    • Presenting Sponsorship - $995 - 0 available
      Benefits: As the Presenting Sponsor, your company will receive: * Top Billing of all Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours in 2008 as the event will be named Business after Hours, presented by (your company name) * You will receive publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com as the presenting sponsor of 2008 Business after Hours in the Chamber Events listings for the entire year. * Your company logo will be on all event promotional materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals in and around Urbandale * Your company logo will be listed on the Chamber events flyer inserted into the newsletter, which is sent to approximately 750 business professionals every month * Your company name will be e-mailed to the Chamber membership every month as the presenting sponsor of the event, when promoting the event. * Signage with your company logo will be placed at each Business after Hours * Your company name will be mentioned at all membership luncheons promoting the event. * Receive an electronic listing of all attendees each month for follow up.
      Sold to: Anderson Properties
    • REGIONAL Business After Hours Host - $495 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting a REGIONAL, ALL-AREA CHAMBERS, Business after Hours event on April 1, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event and on the Greater Des Moines Partnership Web Site along with all other affiliate Chamber sites. * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed throughout the entire region to all businesses who are members of an area Chamber of Commerce * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the Urbandale newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 350+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees and must have the space to accommodate a large crowd.
      Sold to: Deerfield Retirement Community
    • June Business After Hours Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on June 10, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Superior Printing and Promotions
    • August Business After Hours Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on August 12, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Marriott Execustay
    • Holiday Business After Hours Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on December 9, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Triplett Office Essentials
    • January Business After Hours Host - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on a Tuesday in January 2009 (date TBD at a future date). Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Factory Direct Appliance
    • November REGIONAL Business After Hours - $495 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting a REGIONAL, ALL-AREA CHAMBERS, Business after Hours event on November 6, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event and on the Greater Des Moines Partnership Web Site along with all other affiliate Chamber sites. * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed throughout the entire region to all businesses who are members of an area Chamber of Commerce * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the Urbandale newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 350+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees and must have the space to accommodate a large crowd.
      Sold to: MultiMedia Imaging
    • May Business After Hours - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on May 20, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Plaza Lanes
    • October Business After Hours - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Showcase your business by hosting an Urbandale Chamber Business after Hours on October 21, 2008. Your company will receive: * Company publicity on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com chamber event listing as host of the event * Your company logo on all event marketing materials emailed to more than 1,000 business professionals * Event promotion with your company logo inserted into the newsletter, distributed to more than 750 business professionals * As the host you have the attendees' undivided attention for 7 minutes to showcase during the event * You will receive an electronic listing of all attendees with their contact information * And most importantly, you will have the opportunity to open your doors to 50+ potential customers. Hosts are asked to provide food & beverage for attendees.
      Sold to: Minnesota Cabinets
  • CONNECTIONS
    CONNECTIONS is a new quarterly event from 4-6 p.m.in 2008 where attendees each go around the room to introduce themselves with a 60-second commercial. Once everyone has gone around the room, the sponsor will speak, then everyone will go around the room again and is asked to provide a testimonial for someone else in the room OR a potential referral for another person in the room. Once everyone goes around the room again, the event opens up for networking.
    • Presenting CONNECTIONS - $795 - 0 available
      Benefits: Market your business to Urbandale Chamber members. As Presenting Sponsor: * Your name will be listed on all promotional materials promoting this event as "CONNECTIONS presented by (Your Company). * Your company logo will be on the promotional fliers sent via printed newsletter to approximately 750 business professionals. * Your company name will be listed on all upcoming events emails in the weeks prior to the event (approx 1,000 business professionals). * Your company name will be on the event listing for CONNECTIONS on www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Your company will be mentioned during the luncheon prior to the event. * Your company will receive signage at the event as provided, for us to display prior to the event.
      Sold to: OSE Office Interiors
    • April CONNECTIONS - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Connect with fellow members by sponsoring the April CONNECTIONS event on April 29, 2008 from 4-6 p.m.. This is the perfect opportunity for businesses wishing to sponsor a Chamber event (such as an AM Exchange or Business after Hours), but doesn't have enough space to host an event at their own business. As April Sponsor: * You will have 7-minutes to talk about your company during the event, in-between the introductions and the referrals/testimonials. * Your name will be listed as sponsor of the April CONNECTIONS event on the Chamber's event calendar at www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Your name will be listed as the sponsor of the April CONNECTIONS event on all pre-event publicity sent via email to members - approximately 1,000 emails. * Your name will be listed as the April sponsor on the upcoming events flyer inserted into the Chamber's monthly newsletter.
      Sold to: Flooring Gallery
    • August CONNECTIONS - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Connect with fellow members by sponsoring the August CONNECTIONS event on August 7, 2008 from 4-6 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for businesses wishing to sponsor a Chamber event (such as an AM Exchange or Business after Hours), but doesn't have enough space to host an event at their own business. As August Sponsor: * You will have 7-minutes to talk about your company during the event, in-between the introductions and the referrals/testimonials. * Your name will be listed as sponsor of the August CONNECTIONS event on the Chamber's event calendar at www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Your name will be listed as the sponsor of the August CONNECTIONS event on all pre-event publicity sent via email to members - approximately 1,000 emails. * Your name will be listed as the August sponsor on the upcoming events flier inserted into the Chamber's monthly newsletter.
      Sold to: Plaza Florist
    • October CONNECTIONS - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Connect with fellow members by sponsoring the October CONNECTIONS event on October 7, 2008 from 4-6 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for businesses wishing to sponsor a Chamber event (such as an AM Exchange or Business after Hours), but doesn't have enough space to host an event at their own business. As October Sponsor: * You will have 7-minutes to talk about your company during the event, in-between the introductions and the referrals/testimonials. * Your name will be listed as sponsor of the October CONNECTIONS event on the Chamber's event calendar at www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Your name will be listed as the sponsor of the October CONNECTIONS event on all pre-event publicity sent via email to members - approximately 1,000 emails. * Your name will be listed as the October sponsor on the upcoming events flier inserted into the Chamber's monthly newsletter.
      Sold to: Avtex
    • December CONNECTIONS - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Connect with fellow members by sponsoring the December CONNECTIONS event on December 4, 2008 from 4-6 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for businesses wishing to sponsor a Chamber event (such as an AM Exchange or Business after Hours), but doesn't have enough space to host an event at their own business. As December Sponsor: * You will have 7-minutes to talk about your company during the event, in-between the introductions and the referrals/testimonials. * Your name will be listed as sponsor of the December CONNECTIONS event on the Chamber's event calendar at www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Your name will be listed as the sponsor of the December CONNECTIONS event on all pre-event publicity sent via email to members - approximately 1,000 emails. * Your name will be listed as the December sponsor on the upcoming events flyer inserted into the Chamber's monthly newsletter.
      Sold to: OSE Office Interiors
  • Educators Appreciation Reception
    The Educators Appreciation Reception is the event in which the Urbandale Chamber and its members thank our Urbandale Community School District educators for all they do to shape our future employees. Educators are invited to attend a reception on May 14, 2008 complete with food, beverages and Years of Service awards by Superintendent, Dr. Greg Robinson. In addition, educators are given door prizes by the area businesses. Revenue generated above and beyond expenses will be used to provide students with scholarships. Education is the key to providing you with a quality workforce.
    • Presenting - $1,500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The presenting sponsor for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Top-billing on all pre and post publicity surrounding the event with the Urbandale Chamber i.e. Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Educators Appreciation Reception presented by (your company). * Pre-event publicity includes press releases to area media * Event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event calendar * Promotion in the Urbandale Update newsletter that is distributed to 750 area business professionals. * Listed as the presenting sponsor on all blast e-mails sent out to the Chamber membership, approximately 1000. * Listed as the presenting sponsor on the emailed invitation sent by Superintendent, Dr. Greg Robinson to the educators inviting them to the event. * At the event, the presenting sponsor may provide a banner for display * Your company logo will be on the program distributed to approximately 250 educators * Opportunity to speak to the educators briefly about your company before introducing Dr. Greg Robinson, Superintendent of Urbandale Community School District. * After the event, your company logo will be on all of the thank you cards sent out to volunteers and other sponsoring businesses.
    • Gold - $1,000 - 0 available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The gold sponsor for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Promotion by having their logo on all pre and post publicity surrounding the event, including your company name in the event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com * Company logo in the Urbandale Update newsletter, distributed to 740 area business professionals and Chamber member prospects * Company logo on e-mail communications to the Chamber membership about the event. * At the event, the gold sponsor will have their company logo on the event signage * Company logo on the program distributed to close to educators. * After the event, your company name will be on all of the thank you cards sent out to volunteers and other sponsoring businesses.
      Sold to: Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc, CHRISTIAN PHOTO, Curves, Mama Lacona's, McDonald's, Metro Ice Sports Facility, Plaza Florist, Quiznos, Qwest, Team Fitness, Urban Pet Hospital
    • Welcome Bag - $1,200 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get your company in front of the educators every day by becoming the Welcome Bag sponsor for the event. Welcome bag sponsors receive: * Company logo on the outside of the nice, welcome bag given to every educator when they walk in * Opportunity to place promotional material inside the welcome bag prior to the event. * In addition, company reps will have the opportunity to be on site to distribute them to the educators and thank them for all they do for our youth. * The welcome bag sponsor will receive recognition as the Welcome Bag sponsor on all pre and post event publicity including: newsletter promotion to 750 area business professionals, * Name as Welcome Bag sponsor on the Event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com, * At the event, the welcome bag sponsor will be listed as such in the program distributed to the educators and on event signage. The welcome bags will be nice bags the educators can use many times so your company name will be seen by educators multiple times over the school year.
    • Silver - $500 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The silver sponsor for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Company name on the event signage at the event as a Silver Sponsor * Company name on the program distributed to close to 250 educators at the event, as a silver sponsor. * Promotion as a Silver Sponsor in the Urbandale Update newsletter distributed to 750 area business professionals. * Promotion as a Silver Sponsor in the event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com.
      Sold to: Big O Tires, Bombshell Botik, Glazers Distributors of Iowa, Godfather's Pizza, Sylvan Learning Centers, Yost Family Chiropractic
    • Bronze - $250 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The bronze sponsor for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Company name on the event signage * Company name on the program distributed to close to 250 educators. * In addition, this sponsor will receive promotion as a Bronze Sponsor in the Urbandale Update newsletter distributed to 750 area business professionals. * Promotion as a Bronze Sponsor in the event listing on www.uniquelyurbandale.com.
      Sold to: Christopher's Finew Jewelry & Rare Coin, Hummel's Nissan, Hy-Vee, Kaplan University, MIDLAND CREDIT UNION, Mark Courter State Farm Insurance, Merle Hay Mall, Plaza Printers, The Learning Post
    • Friend - $100 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The friend sponsor for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Company name as a Friend Sponsor in the Urbandale Update newsletter distributed to 750 area business professionals. * At the event, all friend sponsors will have their company name on the event signage as a friend sponsor * At the event, all friend sponsors will have their company name on the program that will be distributed to close to 250 educators - listed as a Friend Sponsor.
      Sold to: Allender Butzke Engineers Inc., Baker Electric Inc., Big Sky Bread Co., Billie Sucher, MS, CTMS, CTSB, JCTC, CCM, Comfort Suites, Fareway Stores, Inc., First American Bank, HIlton Garden Inn, Hungry Hobo, Lennox Industries, Inc, MetaBank, The Barking Lot, The Learning Post
    • Supporter - $50 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Thank the educators who are shaping your future employees! The supporter sponsors for the Urbandale Chamber's Educators Appreciation Reception will receive: * Promotion as a Supporter Sponsor with your company name in the Urbandale Update newsletter distributed to 750 area business professionals. * At the event, all supporter sponsors will have their company name on the event signage as a Supporter Sponsor * Supporter Sponsors will have their company name on the program that will be distributed to close to 250 educators.
      Sold to: Arbonne International, DM Bucs, Horizon Consulting & Investment Services, Inc., Hyde Telecom Partners, Inc., Iowa Realty, Living History Farms, Salon 86, Superior Printing and Promotions, Urban Pet Hospital
  • Lunch and Learn Series - Managing your Business from A-Z
    High-quality educational opportunities are an important benefit offered to members of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. Four times throughout 2008, the Urbandale Chamber will offer 2-hour educational sessions on a range of topics around managing a business. These sessions take place on Friday's from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Currently those dates are scheduled for: March 7th, May 9th, August 1st, and November 7th, 2008.
    • Series Presenting Sponsor - $995 - 0 available
      Benefits: Receive top billing and naming rights to the Chamber's educational series on managing a business from A-Z. This is a great way to get in front of the membership on a quarterly basis. In addition, due to the relationship with the Regional Chambers, these sessions will be promoted throughout the region as well, with your company name as the Presenting sponsor. To date, the speakers confirmed include: Michelle Durand-Adams featuring e-Marketing Solutions, Craig Immerfall regarding HR Issues, Barb Tapscott regarding Supervision and the Laws and Drake Professor Tim Johnson. * All promotional materials will list the event as: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Series presented by (your company). * Receive logo recognition on all pre-marketing materials emailed to 1000 member contacts and hundreds of prospective members. * Receive recognition on www.uniquelyurbandale.com's event listing. * Receive two complimentary admission tickets to attend each session * Signage during the event series as provided by you * An opportunity to include marketing materials in the student packets * Opportunity to introduce the speaker(s) for each session. * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for every session.
      Sold to: Sarah Stav
  • Membership Luncheon
    Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheons are the perfect opportunity to showcase your business to 1000 business professionals through pre-event promotion and between 85-200 area business professionals during the events. Luncheons are held on the third Wednesday of every month at various meeting locations in the Urbandale area.
    • PRESENTING Membership Luncheon Sponsor - $2,250 - 0 available
      Benefits: Receive Top Billing as overall Presenting Sponsor of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce luncheons through February 2009. This sponsorship will place your company's name front and center every month. * Your logo will be placed on all pre-event publicity fliers distributed to 1000 emails every month. * Chamber event web listing - the event will be listed as: Urbandale Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, presented by (your company). This will be on the event section of the site every month through Feb. 2009 * Public thank you in front of all attendees every month at the luncheon * Electronic list of all registered attendees every month for follow up * Two tickets to each lunch ($480 value) * Company banner (as provided) hung behind the speaker at every lunch * Opportunity to serve as official greeters at the event for face time, thanking and welcoming all attendees. * Opportunity to address the attendees for two minutes at one of the monthly luncheons of your choice. (April & November can not be chosen due to other partnerships) * Opportunity to provide a door prize at any of the Chamber luncheons.
      Sold to: AVI Systems
    • March Membership Luncheon - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on March 19, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Stoney Creek Inn and will feature Dr. Bob Stouffer speaking about the Chamber's new Junior Leader's Program.
      Sold to: Career Rocks.com, Trilogy Solutions
    • May Membership Luncheon - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on May 21, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Foxboro featuring speaker Joseph M. Folsom with the SBA.
      Sold to: J&D Computer, Polk County Bank
    • June Membership Joint Luncheon with Grimes - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on June 18, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Comfort Inn & Suites featuring a Speaker's Showcase.
      Sold to: Business Publications, Iowa Telecom/Baker Communications
    • July Membership Joint Luncheon with Grimes - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on July 16, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Stoney Creek Inn featuring the Des Moines Partnerships new MarketSource program.
      Sold to: Living History Farms, Plaza Printers
    • August Joint Membership Luncheon with WDM, Clive & Waukee - $500 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on August 20, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Foxboro featuring Businesses Going Green.
      Sold to: Metro Waste Authority, Strauss Safe and Lock
    • September Membership Luncheon - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on September 17, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at the Ramada Inn featuring Mayor Bob Andeweg's State of the City.
      Sold to: DoctorsNow Walk-in Care, Metabank
    • October Membership Luncheon - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on October 15, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at Foxboro featuring a candidate forum.
      Sold to: Polk County Bank, Two Men And A Truck
    • December Membership Luncheon Joint w/Grimes - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on December 17, 2008, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity! This luncheon will be held at the Ramada Inn featuring Charlie Wittmack, JD.
      Sold to: Allegra Print & Imaging
    • January 2009 Membership Luncheon - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on January 2009, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity!
      Sold to: Christopher's Fine Jewelry & Rare Coins
    • February 2009 Membership Luncheon - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: As a membership luncheon sponsor on February 2009, your company will * Have your logo on all pre-event publicity flyers e-mailed to the Chamber membership (1000 emails) * Listed on the www.uniquelyurbandale.com Chamber event web listing for the event * Receive a display table the day of the event to communicate your products/services to the membership * Receive the opportunity to address the attendees during a 2-minute presentation * Receive an electronic list of all registered attendees for follow up * Receive one ticket to the luncheon ($20 value). This is your opportunity to reach between 80-100 business professionals at the luncheon and more than 1000 business professionals during the pre-event publicity!
      Sold to: OnMedia
  • New Member Receptions
    Welcome to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce! Get in front of new members to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce through sponsoring one of the monthly new member receptions. New member receptions are new in 2008 and will assist new members understand the Chamber projects and how the Chamber can assist them in reaching their business goals. This is a great way to get in front of new business to Urbandale, recently relocated business or existing businesses who've just now made the decision to join. It makes your cold calls much warmer when they know of your involvement with the organization they've just joined.
    • New Member Reception, presented by YOU! - $495 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of Every new member who joins the Urbandale Chamber in 2008! You will receive: *Naming Rights to the monthly event - New Member Reception, presented by (your company) *Logo on the invitation sent to each new member *Banner/signage, as provided, hung at each monthly event *Added to the New Member email list currently sent to the Board and Ambassadors so they can call to welcome the new members. As presenting sponsor, you will be added to this list for the entire year.
      Sold to: Merle Hay Mall
    • February new member luncheon - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the February New Member luncheon on February 18th from 12-1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Lunch will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for February * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: TRIPLETT OFFICE ESSENTIALS
    • March new member reception - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the March New Member reception on March 12th from 5-6 p.m. at the Chamber office. Hors de' vours will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for March * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • April new member breakfast - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the April New Member breakfast on April 2, 2008 at the Chamber office. Breakfast will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for April 2, 2008 * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: US Coffee & Tea Company
    • May new member luncheon - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the May New Member luncheon on May 8, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Lunch will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for May * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: Firkin and Fox
    • June new member reception - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the June New Member reception on June 17, 2008 at the Chamber office. Hors de' vours will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for June * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • July new member breakfast - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the July New Member breakfast on July 10, 2008 at the Chamber office. Breakfast will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for July 10, 2008 * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • August new member luncheon - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the August New Member luncheon on August 5, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Lunch will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for August * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: Plaza Florist & Gifts
    • September new member reception - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the September New Member reception on September 15, 2008 at the Chamber office. Hors de' vours will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for September. * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • October new member breakfast - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the October New Member breakfast on October 2, 2008 at the Chamber office. Breakfast will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for October 2, 2008 * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
    • November new member luncheon - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the November New Member luncheon on November 13, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Lunch will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for November * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • December new member reception - $100 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the December New Member reception on December 2, 2008 at the Chamber office. Hors de' vours will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for December. * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
      Sold to: Plaza Florist & Gifts
    • January 2009 new member reception - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the January 2009 New Member breakfast at the Chamber office. Breakfast will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for January 2009 * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
    • February 2009 new member reception - $100 - 1 available
      Benefits: Get in front of new members to the Chamber as sponsor of the February New Member luncheon at the Chamber office. Lunch will be provided to all new members attending the welcome event and your sponsorship helps off-set those costs. You will receive: *Logo on the invitation to all new members who have not attend a new member session for 2008. * Opportunity to act as official welcoming host for February 2009 * Opportunity to welcome everyone to the meeting, then have 2-minutes to talk about your company before introducing Chamber staff.
  • Operation Thank You
    Operation Thank You is an annual event in the spring where the Chamber thanks members for their commitment to Urbandale.
    • Presenting Sponsor - $395 - 0 available
      Benefits: As Presenting Sponsor of Operation Thank You, you will * Have the opportunity to add a promotional item and/or flier to the packets delivered to each member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce. * In addition, your company will be aligned with the event with naming rights - "Operation Thank You presented by (your company name)". This information will be listed on the web site event listing and mentioned every time Operation Thank You is promoted.
      Sold to: Trilogy Solutions
    • Gold Sponsor - $195 - 2 available
      Benefits: As Gold Sponsor of Operation Thank You, your company will have the opportunity to * Have one flier inserted into the packet that is delivered to each member of the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce.
      Sold to: Career Rocks, Chase Suites Hotel, Godfather's Pizza
    • FALL Operation Thank You sponsor - $1,500 - 0 available
      Benefits: Help us buy a cup of coffee for every member of the Urbandale Chamber in the fall! The Chamber will be sending out a postcard thanking all members again for their membership in 2008, inviting them to get a cup of coffee on the Chamber. In return, your company logo will be placed on the postcard as our official sponsor.
      Sold to: Amici Espresso
  • Past-President's Council
    New this year! Tap into past leadership of the Urbandale Chamber! History is the key to a successful future and the Urbandale Chamber has decided to bring its past leadership back every year to network and gain advice and direction from. This year the event will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
    • Presenting - $990 - 0 available
      Benefits: Get in front of Urbandale area business leaders who've made a difference in the Urbandale Chamber organization! *Naming Rights - Past-President's Council, presented by (your company). *Logo on invitation sent to Past-Presidents of the Chamber. *Company name on the web site event listing for www.uniquelyurbandale.com. *Banner (as provided) hung at the event. *Opportunity to introduce 2007 Past-President, Jack Fries, who will emcee the event. *Admission to the event for two, to network and provide input into the future of the Urbandale Chamber.
      Sold to: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
  • Sample Urbandale...A Wine Event
    Sample Urbandale, scheduled for September 25, 2008, at Stoney Creek Inn at 5291 Stoney Creek Court in Johnston from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is the Chamber's signature fall event. Attendees enjoy live music, sip a variety of wine, sample different types of beer, bid on silent and live auction items all while networking with more than 325 attendees. Live and silent auction items will include items with a broad appeal. There are a variety of ways businesses can gain maximum exposure from this highly-attended event.
    • Platinum - $1,500 - 0 available
      Benefits: The Platinum Sponsors receive: * Naming rights to the event such as: Sample Urbandale...A Wine Event presented by (Your Company Name) and (Another Company Name). * Our Platinum Sponsors also receive prominent company logo on signage the evening of the event on the main stage. * Prominent logo on 700+ mailed invitations, * Logo on printed tickets, * Logo on 350 event programs, * Logo on silent/live auction bidding sheets, * Logo on blast emails sent to members of the Urbandale Chamber (1,000+)and members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership (5,000+) * Logo in the Urbandale Chamber newsletter promoting the event (distributed to 750). * Six tickets to event ($150 value), * Logo on displayed wine and beer list, * A 200 word write up in October Urbandale Chamber newsletter, and * Thanked publicly at the event. * Opportunity to serve as official greeters of the event for "face time".
      Sold to: FIRST BANK, Glazers Distributing
    • Gold - $1,000 - 3 available
      Benefits: Gold Sponsors receive: * Their company logo on the event banner the evening of the event. * Logo displayed on 700+ mailed invitations * Logo on invitations emailed to members of the Urbandale Chamber and Greater Des Moines Partnership. * The Gold Sponsors will also have their company name listed on all promotional pieces including the tickets to the event, pre-marketing materials emailed 1,000+ member contacts, and in the Chamber newsletter (750 contacts). * Gold Sponsors also receive four tickets to the event ($100 value). * In addition, Gold sponsors receive up to 100 words of copy in the October Chamber newsletter * Company name on 350 event programs.
      Sold to: First American Bank, Merle Hay Mall, Stoney Creek Inn
    • Silver - $500 - 0 available
      Benefits: Silver Sponsors receive: * Their company name printed on all 700+ mailed invitations, * Company logo on all pre-marketing materials emailed to 700+ Urbandale Chamber contacts plus the Greater Des Moines Partnership, * Company logo on the banner placed prominently above the stage the evening of the event. * Silver Sponsors also receive 2 tickets to the event ($50 value). * In addition, Silver Sponsors receive up to 50 words of copy in the October Chamber newsletter * Company name on 350 event programs.
      Sold to: Midland Credit Union, Plaza Florist, Vision Park Family Eye Care, Waste Managment , ecfirst.com
    • Bronze - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: * Company name on all 700 mailed invitations, * Company name on all pre-marketing materials that are emailed to 700+ Urbandale Chamber contacts and members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, * Company name listed in the newsletter * Company logo on the banner the evening of the event placed prominently above the stage. * In addition, Bronze sponsors receive up to 25 words of copy in the October Chamber newsletter and company name on 350 event programs. * Bronze sponsors receive one ticket to the event ($25 value.)
      Sold to: Hungry Hobo, Superior Printing & Promotions, Inc., The Cab Lounge
    • Plate - $750 - 0 available
      Benefits: Be seen throughout the entire event by becoming the official plate sponsor of the Sample Urbandale event. These are not normal plates, these custom plates are perfect tools for networking at this event because they allow attendees to hook their wine glass in the plate so they can network, shake hands and have food and wine in hand the entire time. Sponsors receive their logo printed in a large area on the plate, used by approximately 300 attendees during the event.
      Sold to: WEST BANK
    • Live Auction Item - $3,000 - $3,000 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $3,000 level.
      Sold to: Glazers Distributors of Iowa
    • Live Auction Item - $2,000 - $2,000 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $2,000 level.
      Sold to: Admobile
    • Live Auction Item - $1,000 - $1,000 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $1,000 level.
      Sold to: CoachMoore4U, LLC, Des Moines Register, Mark Courter State Farm Insurance, Team Fitness
    • Live Auction Item - $750.00 - $750 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $750 level.
    • Live Auction Item -$600.00 - $600 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $600 level.
      Sold to: Bradford A Helgemo
    • Live Auction Item - $500.00 - $500 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $500 level.
      Sold to: Bombshell Botik, Christopher's Finew Jewelry & Rare Coins, Mid America Group, Midwest Mattress, Texas Roadhouse
    • Live Auction Item - $400.00 - $400 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be announced by auctioneer during the live auction and displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a live auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $400 level.
    • Silent Auction Item - $300.00 - $300 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $300 level.
      Sold to: Advanced Eyecare Center, Great American Outdoor, Heart of America/Comfort Suites, Kenneth Paul , Shred it, Stoney Creek Inn, Team Fitness, Wells Bed & Breakfast
    • Silent Auction Item - $250.00 - $250 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $250 level.
      Sold to: Plaza Florist
    • Silent Auction Item - $225.00 - $225 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $225 level.
      Sold to: 7 Flags 24-7 Xpress, Blooming Creations by Saks & Reed, Hilton Garden Inn Johnston, Stoney Creek Inn
    • Silent Auction Item - $200.00 - $200 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $200 level.
      Sold to: Dec the Walls, MetaBank, Robert Half International, Team Fitness, Waddell & Reed
    • Silent Auction Item - $175.00 - $175 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $175 level.
      Sold to: Abendroth & Russell, Blooming Creations by Saks & Reed, Hungry Hobo
    • Silent Auction Item - $150.00 - $150 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $150 level.
      Sold to: Silpada - Karen Aljets, Tero International, Tero International
    • Silent Auction Item - $125.00 - $125 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $125 level.
      Sold to: Abendroth & Russell P.C., Christian Photo, Metro Ice Sports Facility
    • Silent Auction Item - $100.00 - $100 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $100 level.
      Sold to: Baker Electric, Inc., Business Publications, Consumer Lumber Co of Des Moines, Des Moines Buccaneers Hockey, Golf Etc for Women, Mark Courter State Farm Insurance, Microtel Inn & Suites, Pittman & Company, Salon 86, Stoney Creek Inn, Superior Printing and Promotions, Triple Point Solutions
    • Silent Auction Item - $50.00 - $50 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $50 level.
      Sold to: Aramark Uniform Services, Baker Electric Inc., Bank of America, Bombshell Botik, Consumer Lumber Co of Des Moines, Deerfield Retirement Community, Kenny Nulph, LMT, Living History Farms, US Coffee & Tea Company, Yost Family Chiropractic
    • Silent Auction Item - $25.00 - $25 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Company name printed on 350+ programs to be distributed and looked at by all attendees the evening of the event. Item will be displayed for all attendees to see and bid on that evening and will be listed as a silent auction contributor in the Chamber newsletter, distributed to 750+ area business professionals, at the $25 level.
      Sold to: Arbonne International, Great Clips, LaRue Coffee
    • Bundle of 10 Tickets - $250 - Unlimited available
      Benefits: Treat your employees...Treat your clients...or event Treat your friends and family! Purchase a bundle of 10 tickets to the Sample Urbandale...A Wine Event taking place September 25th at Stoney Creek Inn. Why buy now? Why not! Purchase your tickets and get them as soon as they are printed so you can begin distributing them.
      Sold to: FIRST BANK, Iowa Telecom/Baker Communications, Susan Bonnicksen/Superior Printing and Promotions, Waste Management
    • Thank you Gift Sponsor - $2,250 - 0 available
      Benefits: The Chamber would like to provide all attendees with a gift as they leave the Sample Urbandale event. The Thank you Gift Sponsor would have the opportunity to work with the Chamber to decide on an appropriate item to give each attendee. The sponsor would then be able to place their logo, in conjunction with the Urbandale Chamber logo, on the item itself and provide volunteers to distribute the item for "face time" with the event. In addition, the company will be thanked in the newsletter, distributed to 700 business professionals, as the gift sponsor and as the gifts are being distributed, the volunteers will be encouraged to say that the gift is given to them on behalf of (your company). This is a great way to gain publicity at a very popular Chamber function and throughout the year as the attendee uses/sees the gift item.
      Sold to: First Bank
  • Swingin' Wing Ding - Golf Tournament
    This fun and exciting Urbandale Chamber event will be held at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on June 6, 2008. There will be a.m. and p.m. flights and a luncheon. Also, be prepared to taste some of the finest wings from various restaurants in and around Urbandale at the first annual Wing Ding reception that takes place following the P.M. flight.
    • Presenting - $1,250 - 0 available
      Benefits: As a presenting sponsor of this event your company will receive: * One foursome of golfers representing your company * Four tickets to the evening Wing Ding reception. * In addition, you will receive advertising in the form of a logo on the golf outing invitation that will be mailed to more than 750 Urbandale Chamber member contacts * Company name on all promotional materials for the golf outing sent via email to members of the Urbandale Chamber and members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. * All marketing pieces created for the event will include your company’s logo. This includes our newsletter (sent to 750) and the Chamber website. * Your company will also have signage at the event.
      Sold to: Ferguson Commercial Services, Pepsi Americas, Rapids Reproduction
    • Hole - $200 - 3 available
      Benefits: Get in front of area business professionals by sponsoring a hole at the Urbandale golf tournament. The Urbandale Golf and Country Club is a 9-hole course so we will be assigning two sponsors per hole. The Unique set up will allow one sponsor to showcase during the 1st nine and the second hole sponsor will showcase during the 2nd 9. This will allow each sponsor to essentially have an exclusive hole and will allow each sponsor two, 2-hour breaks. Sponsors will also receive two complimentary lunches and two admissions to the evening Wing Ding.
      Sold to: Avtex, Consumer Lumber Co of Des Moines, Garner Printing, Hummel's Nissan, Hungry Hobo, IP Pathways, MetaBank, OnMedia, Principal Financial Group, Sign A Rama, Stoney Creek Inn, Texas Roadhouse, Urbandale Jaycees, Waddell & Reed, Waste Management
    • Pin - $150 - 0 available
      Benefits: Sponsor one of the following: Closest to the pin, longest drive or most accurate drive. No need to have a representative of your company on the hole. We'll provide the signage and plenty of publicity for your business.
      Sold to: Eco Fitness, Lennox Industries, Inc, OSE Office Furniture, Tometich Engineering
    • Beverage Cart - $250 - 0 available
      Benefits: Opportunity to promote your company all day throughout the entire tournament through "roaming" signage. The beer cart sponsor will have a sign affixed to the ever-popular beverage cart.
      Sold to: Nelsen Appraisal Associates, Inc
    • Wing Ding Contest Entry - $200 - 4 available
      Benefits: TRADE-ONLY - Be known as the place with the BEST wings in town! Put your wings up against 10 other entries for the best wings in Urbandale. Restaurants will compete during the Chamber's annual Wing Ding reception, that takes place following the P.M. flight at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Each participant will receive a skirted table and a spot in the wing contest. Restaurants are asked to bring enough prepared wings to feed 200 (approx $200 worth of wings). Winners of the contest will receive rights to "Urbandale's Best Wings" for a year, a guaranteed entry in the 2008 Wing Ding Contest and $100 cash. Don't miss out on your opportunity to brag that you serve the best wings in town! Congratulations to Victor's Sports Bar for receiving this honor in 2007!
      Sold to: Famous Dave's BBQ, Firkin & Fox, Happy Joe's Pizza, Maverick Grill, Urbandale Golf and Country Club, Victors
    • Luncheon Sponsor - $500 - 2 available
      Benefits: If you are short on time, but still want a presence at the Urbandale Chamber Swingin' Wing Ding, consider sponsoring lunch for both the morning flight and afternoon flight golfers. The Urbandale Golf and Country Club is preparing a box lunch for golfers to enjoy compliments of this sponsorship. Each box lunch will be "stickered" with the lunch sponsor's logo. The luncheon sponsor will also have the opportunity to provide the Chamber with a banner to display during the lunch hour. In addition, the sponsor may provide company representatives to act as official greeters to the lunch.
      Sold to: Merle Hay Mall
    • Morning Coffee Sponsor - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Help the morning flight get started with a cup of coffee. Sponsor will receive signage during breakfast and has the opportunity to have a representative on hand to assist in the morning.
      Sold to: Amici Espresso
    • Morning Rolls/Muffins Sponsor - $300 - 0 available
      Benefits: Help the morning flight get started right, with a light breakfast before golfing. Sponsor will receive signage during breakfast and has the opportunity to have a representative on hand to assist with the distribution of the rolls/muffins.
      Sold to: Hy-Vee
    • Awards - $795 - 1 available
      Benefits: Help celebrate the success of the tournament by becoming the award sponsor. The award sponsorship has a long "shelf-life" because this sponsor's logo will be placed on each award distributed that day.
    • Shirts - $3,000 - 0 available
      Benefits: Provide a nice golf shirt for every golfer for the Swingin' Wing Ding to wear that contains your company logo. It is the perfect way to advertise your company on and off of the golf course when the golfers wear your company shirt again and again!
      Sold to: Aramark Uniform Services
    • Advertising - $3,000 - 0 available
      Benefits: Advertise the Swingin' Wing Ding for the Chamber to ensure a successful event! The advertising sponsor for the event will receive two, foursome teams, and eight tickets to the wingding reception that evening. In addition, the advertising sponsor may choose to supply volunteers to assist in greeting the golfers for additional face time. The advertisements may include the company as the advertising sponsor of the event as well.
      Sold to: Admodbile
    • Luncheon Beverage Sponsor - $200 - 0 available
      Benefits: Help the afternoon flight get started with some refreshing iced tea. Sponsor will receive signage during luncheon and has the opportunity to have a representative on hand to assist in the morning. Will include one ticket to the Wing Ding afterwards. The Luncheon Beverage sponsor may also continue to serve throughout the rest of the day for the afternoon golfers.
      Sold to: LaRue Coffee
  • Total Resource Campaign
    In an organized six-weeks, volunteers raise the funding for your Chamber programs for the entire year. A Total Resource Campaign markets sponsorships of the Chamber's programs, events publications and electronic media and recruits new members. Recognition and fun campaign events provide an exciting environment for all your volunteers.
    • TRC Kickoff luncheon Sponsor 2008 - $500 - 0 available
      Benefits: Benefits: This event marks the official beginning of the annual Total Resource Campaign. Approximately 100 volunteers attend. The sponsor receives their name/logo in all pre and post event promotions in the newsletter (distributed to 750), on the web site as well as through direct e-mails to the 100 volunteers, and the exclusive privilege of displaying your company's marketing material and banner (provided by sponsor) at the kick off. In addition, as sponsor, a representative of your company will be invited to assist in kicking off the event through a 2-minutes of “face time” during the kick off. Why sponsor the TRC campaign? You will gain exposure to area CEO’s and leading volunteers. These are the companies and volunteers in Urbandale making a difference.
      Sold to: Merle Hay Mall
    • TRC Victory Party Sponsor 2008 - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Benefits: This event marks the official end of the annual Total Resource Campaign. Approximately 100 volunteers attend. The sponsor receives their name/logo in all pre and post event promotions in the newsletter (distributed to 700), on the web site as well as through direct e-mails to the 100 volunteers, and the exclusive privilege of displaying your company's marketing material and banner (provided by sponsor) at the Victory Party. In addition, as sponsor, a representative of your company will be invited to assist in the celebration at the event through a 2-minutes of “face time” during the Victory Party. Why sponsor the TRC campaign? You will gain exposure to area CEO’s and leading volunteers. These are the companies and volunteers in Urbandale making a difference.
    • TRC Kickoff Party Sponsor 2009 - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Benefits: This event marks the official beginning of the annual Total Resource Campaign. Approximately 100 volunteers attend. The sponsor receives their name/logo in all pre and post event promotions in the newsletter (distributed to 700), on the web site as well as through direct e-mails to the 100 volunteers, and the exclusive privilege of displaying your company's marketing material and banner (provided by sponsor) at the Victory Party. In addition, as sponsor, a representative of your company will be invited to assist in the celebration at the event through a 2-minutes of “face time” during the Victory Party. Why sponsor the TRC campaign? You will gain exposure to area CEO’s and leading volunteers. These are the companies and volunteers in Urbandale making a difference.
    • TRC Victory Party Sponsor 2009 - $500 - 1 available
      Benefits: Benefits: This event marks the official end of the annual Total Resource Campaign. Approximately 100 volunteers attend. The sponsor receives their name/logo in all pre and post event promotions in the newsletter (distributed to 700), on the web site as well as through direct e-mails to the 100 volunteers, and the exclusive privilege of displaying your company's marketing material and banner (provided by sponsor) at the Victory Party. In addition, as sponsor, a representative of your company will be invited to assist in the celebration at the event through a 2-minutes of “face time” during the Victory Party. Why sponsor the TRC campaign? You will gain exposure to area CEO’s and leading volunteers. These are the companies and volunteers in Urbandale making a difference.
  • Total Resource Campaign Reward Luncheon
    Each week of the Total Resource Campaign all of the volunteers for the TRC will meet for lunch. Reward checks are presented to the participants and top producers will be recognized. Company CEO's will be present and addressing the volunteers at this time.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - January 29, 2008 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - February 5, 2008 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - February 12, 2008 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - February 19, 2008 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - February 26, 2008 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor-2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor-2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor-2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor-2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - 2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
    • Reward Luncheon Sponsor - 2009 - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Exposure for your company to some of the most dynamic volunteers in the Urbandale business community. When reminder calls made the day before the luncheon are made, your company name will be mentioned as the provider for the lunch. Your company may also bring information to hand out at the event such as pens, pencils, flyers etc. You are also welcome to place your banner inside the meeting room.
  • Volunteer Appreciation Reception
    Reach some of the top volunteers in the Greater Urbandale area at the Urbandale Volunteer Appreciation Reception held at the Cobblestone Theatre. This is an opportunity for your company to align itself with volunteerism and appreciation for volunteers. In addition, get in front of an amazing group of business professionals at the event on November 12, 2008.
    • Presenting - $500 - 2 available
      Benefits: Promote your business to more than 150 business professionals who volunteered in Urbandale Chamber activities in 2008. The presenting sponsor will have the opportunity to participate in this dynamic program by having the opportunity to set up a promotional area to showcase your product/services through a display table at the event and can also hang signage as provided by the business. The presenting sponsor's logo will also be added to all printed and emailed invitations sent and your business name will be listed on the Chamber website.
    • Gold - $250 - 4 available
      Benefits: Promote your business to over 150 business professionals who volunteered in Urbandale Chamber activities in 2008. Gold Sponsors will have their company name on signage at event as well as on all 150+ mailed and emailed invitations.
  • Wild, Wild West Golf Tournament
    Urbandale, West Des Moines and Clive Chambers join together to organize a joint golf outing called the Wild, Wild, West Golf Shoot Out on September 12, 2008. The event consists of two flights, a.m. and p.m. You have several GREAT sponsorship opportunities and to get your name in front of hundreds of business professionals that day.
    • Presenting - $2,200 - 0 available
      Benefits: The Premier Sponsorship level! As a presenting sponsor of this event on September 12th your company will receive the following benefits: •One foursome of golf representing your company. •Advertising in the golf outing invitation that will be mailed to members of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Clive, West Des Moines and Urbandale Chambers of Commerce members. •Advertising on all promotional material for the golf outing. •Advertising in an upcoming issue of New View, Clive, West Des Moines, and Urbandale newsletters promoting the event. •Your company can provide an advertising insert to be included in the golf outing invitation. •All marketing pieces created for the event will include your company’s logo. •Your company will receive hole sponsorship. It is required that a staff member from your company be at the hole during the event to promote your organization. ($500 value) Exposure to over 3,000 business members from our communities.
      Sold to: Iowa Health - Des Moines (Meathodist, Lutheran, Blank Children's), R & R Realty Group, Waste Management
    • Hole Sponsors - Exclusive Hole - $500 - 0 available
      Benefits: Gain fabulous exposure on the golf course! Enjoy a day of networking with area business professionals from three different Chambers of Commerce on September 12th. This is the perfect opportunity to begin to build business relationships. Hole Sponsors must be present on the hole for both morning and afternoon golf.
      Sold to: Aureus Group, Aureus Group, Compass Financial Services, Des Moines Buccaneers, Dice.com, Foxboro Business & Conference Ctr. & Mojo's on 86th, Humana, LWBJ, Pinnical Construction, Vision Bank, Walnut Ridge at Clive, West Bank
    • Hole Sponsors - Shared Hole - $300 - 7 available
      Benefits: Gain fabulous exposure on the golf course! Enjoy a day of networking with area business professionals from three different Chambers of Commerce. This is the perfect opportunity to begin to build business relationships. Shared Hole Sponsorship opportunity means you and another sponsor will be located at the same hole. Sponsors must be present on the hole for both morning and afternoon golf. The event is scheduled for September 12th
      Sold to: Allegra Print & Imaging, Avtex, Business Publications, Group Benefits Ltd, MetaBank
    • Pin Event - $250 - 1 available
      Benefits: Sponsor one of the following: Closest to the pin, longest drive or most accurate drive. No need to have a representative of your company on the hole. We'll provide the signage and plenty of publicity for your firm!
      Sold to: Joseph Jewelers, Manpower, McGowan Hurst, US BANK
    • Food - $1,500 - 0 available
      Benefits: The golf tournament is a perfect opportunity for a restaurant to gain exposure to businesses professionals in the area. As a food sponsor, your company will receive a hole sponsorship, logo on the electronic invitation and one foursome of golfers.