Small Business Resources & Opportunities
Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is proud to support them every step of the way. In fact, small businesses comprise 86% of our membership base. From marketing opportunities to networking opportunities and everything in between, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of resources designed to help our small business members grow, connect and thrive in Lincoln.
Marketing Opportunities
Member News: Free
Share your latest news with Lincoln's business community through the Chamber's Member News page. Housed on the Chamber's website, this is a member-exclusive marketing opportunity.
Member Discounts: Free
The Chamber's Member Discount page offers businesses the unique opportunity to offer special incentives, promotions, or discounts exclusive to other Chamber members.
Ribbon Cutting Email Banner Sponsorship: $250
Reserve the only banner ad in the Chamber's weekly ribbon-cutting email for one month.
Member Directory Enhanced Listing: $250
Bump your member listing to the top of the business category list in the Chamber's online Member Directory for one full year.
First Call Member Spotlight: $150*
Feature your business with a linked graphic and a 100-word write-up in First Call, our weekly e-newsletter sent to over 5,000 contacts.
*A discounted rate of $75 is available for businesses with 20 employees
Member Directory Listing Including Logo: $100
Increase your visibility by including your company logo with your business listing in the Chamber's online Member Directory for one year. The linked logo will appear in the main directory and your individual listing.
Member Directory Video Content Listing: $75
Generate more traffic to your business by featuring a YouTube video of your business. The video will be embedded for a full year in your business listing in the Chamber's online Member Directory.
Member Directory Photo Placement Listing: $75
Share more about your business by including up to five photos within your member listing in the Lincoln Chamber's online Member Directory for one year within your member listing.
Member Monday Social Media Post: $50*
Spread the word about your business on social media with a Member Monday post! This feature will be posted on the Lincoln Chamber's social media platforms and will include information about your business and a link back to your website.
*Limit two per year
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Small Business Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a variety of cost-effective sponsorship opportunities available for our small business members, including:
Chamber U Small Business Program Sponsor: $750
This small business exclusive sponsorship opportunity includes the company logo featured on digital event marketing, company website linked on the event page of the Chamber's website, company logo on the screen at each Chamber U event, and the opportunity to provide a branded company item at Chamber U events.
RISE Small Business Partner: $500
As a small business partner of the Chamber's popular RISE program for the women of Lincoln's business community, you will receive company spotlights on social media, company recognition on program email correspondence, inclusion on the priority list of event services and two spots held at each RISE event.
Annual Meeting Dessert Sponsor: $500
Get your company name in front of 700+ business and community leaders with a dessert sponsorship! This sponsorship includes company name noted in every program, company logo placed with desserts on each table, and two tickets to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
Chamber Golf Classic Hole Sponsor: $500
Market your business at the Chamber's popular annual Chamber Golf Classic! The hole sponsorship includes company logo featured on signage at the assigned hole, company representative at the hole throughout the tournament and the use of a golf cart throughout the day.
Social Scramble Hole Sponsor: $400
Built with networking in mind, a hole sponsorship at the Chamber's new concept golf tournament includes a designated hole at the event and the use of a cart throughout the day.
Women in Business Snack Sponsor: $250
This sponsorship includes your company logo featured on event materials and company logo placement with snacks at the popular Women in Business event, hosted in partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business.
Chamber Golf Classic Snack Sponsor: $250
As the snack sponsor at the Chamber's annual sold-out tournament, your company logo will be featured on event materials and all of the cart snacks.
Social Scramble Cart Snack Sponsor: $250
As the snack sponsor at the Chamber's annual networking-focused golf event, your company logo will be featured on event materials and all of the cart snacks.
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Networking and Educational Events
Coffee with the President
Launched as a new opportunity for Lincoln's small business community to connect with Chamber president Jason Ball, Coffee with the President is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share insights and build connections with other small businesses in an informal setting with no more than 10 attendees.
The HIVE
Keep up on the latest business community buzz! Alternating with the LNK, this morning networking meetup is held on the 4th Thursday of every other month from 7:30-9 a.m. at various locations throughout the city.
The LNK
Tap into Lincoln's largest business network! Alternating with The HIVE, this popular afternoon networking event is held the 4th Thursday of every other month from 4-6 p.m. at various locations throughout the city.
Business Toolbox Series
Hosted on a quarterly basis, Business Toolbox Series is comprised of educational sessions highlighting impactful resources, demonstrations and advice to help small businesses grow and thrive in Lincoln.
The Social Scramble
Built with networking in mind, The Social Scramble is an exciting opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other Lincoln business leaders in an interactive and informal way on the golf course.
Chamber U
Make the most of your Chamber membership with Chamber U! This popular event offers valuable insight into the benefits of Chamber membership, educating attendees about the Chamber's networking events, marketing opportunities, advocacy work and so much more.
Chamber Coffee
Stay connected on the most current issues impacting Lincoln and Lancaster County through Chamber Coffee! Held on the first Monday of each month, Chamber Coffee features updates from elected officials and Chamber staff members.
Visit lcoc.com/events for more information and to sign up.
Questions?
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