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Annual Lunch

ANNUAL LUNCH

The Lincoln Chamber turns 150 in 2020! That means it's time to celebrate.

This spirited luncheon celebrates the accomplishments of the Chamber and the City of Lincoln. The Chamber’s Annual Lunch welcomes more than 700 guests to hear the latest news and receive the annual report. This year we're looking ahead to 2020 and beyond but also toasting to our 150th birthday--you won't want to miss the Annual Lunch and the festivities around our 150th year.

As an added bonus, the Chamber features a keynote speaker. This year we will hear from Margaret Hoover, a best-selling author, CNN political contributor, strategist and host of the PBS Show Firing Line. Her book, American Individualism: How a New Generation of Conservatives Can Save the Repulican Party, topped the New York Times' Best Seller List after publication in 2011. Hoover is also a LGBTQ activist, veteran of the George W. Bush Administration White House and serves on the boards of Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Hoover Presidential Foundation. She is the great-granddaughter of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States. 

Pricing:

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $5,000

  • Company logo featured on all print, electronic media and signage
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table
  • Presenting Sponsors also enjoy the option of attending all preliminary and post-event engagements with our featured speaker

CORPORATE SPONSOR  | $2,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table

TABLE SPONSOR  | $1,500

  • Table for 10
  • Company name featured in program and on the table

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $60 (Chamber Members)

Questions? Contact Nichole Kaiser

Women in Business

WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

This annual half-day conference is held in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business. The Women in Business Conference draws more than 300 attendees. This event is geared toward visionary men and women who want to discover the tools for success, make strategic business connections and leave feeling empowered and inspired to take action.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print, electronic media and signage
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $1,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print media
  • Half table (5 seats)
  • Company logo displayed on the table

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $65

Economic Development Breakfast

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST 

The collective strength of our organizations drives growth and excitement about new projects in Lincoln. The Economic Development Breakfast is a time to celebrate the advancements and achievements of our continuously thriving city. This event offers a sneak preview of new ideas and developments so that you can be in the know about Lincoln’s business landscape.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print, electronic media and signage
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table
  • Presenting Sponsors also enjoy the option of attending all preliminary and post-event engagements with our featured speaker

TABLE SPONSOR | $750

  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $35

Federal Legislative Summit

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT 

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, along with more than 500 business and community leaders from Lincoln and across Nebraska meet with our Federal Delegation to be briefed on issues important to business and our communities. The program will feature a keynote address. This event is brought to you by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Greater Omaha Chamber.

PATRIOT SPONSOR | $5,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print, electronic media and signage
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed on the table
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor signage

LIBERTY SPONSOR | $3,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print media
  • 5 seats at the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor signage

VICTORY SPONSOR | $2,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print media
  • 2 seats at the event
  • Company logo displayed on sponsor signage

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR | $1,500

  • Company logo displayed on the table
  • Table for 10
  • Company name displayed on sponsor signage

INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $99

Savor the City

SAVOR THE CITY 

Savor the City is the largest annual evening event hosted by the Chamber each year. This “taste of Lincoln” features a wide variety of cuisine from Lincoln’s restaurant and catering businesses. Non-members are welcome to this event. This is a great opportunity for exposure to the Lincoln community and potential customers.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print, electronic media and signage
  • All employees of the sponsoring business are invited to attend
  • Unlimited drink tickets
  • A company representative is invited to make comments during the program
  • Presenting Sponsor is free to exhibit at this popular event

RESTAURANT OR CATERER BOOTH FREE FOR MEMBERS (LIMIT 25)

All vendors will be promoted in the Lincoln Journal Star prior to the event and on all print and electronic media. Vendors should plan to provide complimentary food/drink samples including appropriate tableware for approximately 300 attendees.

Vendors will receive:

  • 2 complimentary drink tickets
  • Company recognition on the Chamber website, invitation and one company identification sign
  • One black skirted table
  • All employees are welcome to attend

Celebrate Business

CELEBRATE BUSINESS AWARDS

The Chamber celebrates businesses of all sizes. The Celebrate Business luncheon has a 20-year history of being sold out, with more than 700 community leaders attending. This is an event for those who want to make new business connections and be an active part of the Lincoln business community. Award nominations are accepted throughout the year.

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $2,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print, electronic media and signage
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table

AWARDS SPONSOR | $1,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print media
  • Table for 10
  • Company logo displayed in the program and on the table
  • Company logo displayed on the awards table

TABLE SPONSOR | $1,000

  • Company logo featured throughout all print media
  • Table for 10
  • Company name displayed in the program
  • Company logo displayed on the table

 INDIVIDUAL TICKET | $40

Lincoln Business Expo

LINCOLN BUSINESS EXPO 

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts one of the region’s largest trade shows. More than 1,200 attendees eagerly come to the show floor to see the Lincoln Business Expo’s 130+ exhibitors. Expo experts know trade shows offer high levels of visibility for vendors and sponsors. The Chamber works hard to make the Lincoln Business Expo as unique and memorable as possible so guests have a great experience from start to finish. Expand on your company’s name, reputation and marketing reach. Your future customers are here — come meet them!

TITLE SPONSOR | $3,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid cover, arena decals and radio spots
  • Double booth in a premiere, high-traffic position
  • Complimentary electricity
  • The option to submit a 30-second video to play on the arena scoreboard

JUNIOR SPONSOR | $1,500

  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid
  • Booth in a premiere, high-traffic position
  • Complimentary electricity

LANYARD SPONSOR | $3,000 (LIMIT 1)

  • Company logo featured on all attendee name tag lanyards handed out at the registration area
  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid
  • Booth in a premiere, high-traffic position
  • Complimentary electricity

BAG SPONSOR | $2,500 (LIMIT 1)

  • Company logo and information is featured prominently and individually on the official trade show swag bag that is handed out at the registration area. Your business is on display throughout the show and taken home by attendees 
  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid
  • Booth in a premiere, high-traffic position
  • Complimentary electricity

CRAFT BEER TOUR SPONSOR | $2,000

  • Company logo featured on all pre-promotional materials, enjoys special advertising surrounding the beer tour
  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid
  • Booth in a premiere, high-traffic position
  • Complimentary electricity

EXHIBITOR CAFE SPONSOR | $1,500

  • Our Expo exhibitors put in a long day. We provide a room for vendors to take a break, have something to eat and drink, check email or just relax. Your company logo is featured in the high-traffic cafe area
  • Company logo featured throughout all print and electronic media, including the Lincoln Journal Star tabloid
  • Booth in a premiere, high-traffic position 
  • Complimentary electricity

EXHIBITOR BOOTH | $550

  • All booth exhibitors will be promoted in the Lincoln Journal Star Expo event tabloid.
  • Exhibitors receive a skirted table, two chairs, booth signage and 2 complementary lunches.
  • Electricity, extra tables, linens and chairs may be purchased in advance of the show.

Only Chamber Members in good standing may participate in the Lincoln Business Expo.

We have tons of sponsorship opportunities available for your organization! 

To see every opportunity we offer, see our Opportunities Guide.  

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