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Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce

2013 Annual Report & 2014 Engagement

Opportunities

Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce (703) 356-5424 www.mcleanchamber.org

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Thank You to Our 2013 Sponsors!

Collaborators

Small Business Administration The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce proudly supports Safe Community Coalition, McLean Project for the Arts, McLean Citizens Association, McLean Community Center, McLean Orchestra, Woman’s Club of McLean, and McLean Revitalization Corporation.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4

MEET OUR BOARD 5

2013 ANNUAL REPORT 6

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 8

GREATER MCLEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 9

CHAMBER SIGNATURE EVENTS 14 2014 WINTER GALA WITH BOARD INSTALLATION – FEBRUARY 6, 2014 14 REGIONAL WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM – APRIL 29, 2014 15 BUSINESS ALLIANCE GOLF CLASSIC – JULY 21, 2014 16 5TH ANNUAL SUITS AND SNEAKERS – OCTOBER 7, 2014 FEATURING THE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY AWARDS 18 GANNETT REGIONAL NON-‐PROFIT FORUM – NOVEMBER 6, 2014 19

MONTHLY NETWORKING DEVELOPMENT EVENTS 21 GOOD MORNING MCLEAN – SOLD SPONSORED BY MIDDLEBURG BANK 21 IT’S 5:30 SOMEWHERE – PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 21

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS 22 NON-‐PROFIT EDUCATION SERIES – 22 REAL ESTATE – SOLD SPONSORED BY SUNTRUST MORTGAGE 22 SMALL BUSINESS 22

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES 23 ONLINE ADVERTISING 23 PRINT ADVERTISING 23 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 23

SPONSORSHIP RESERVATION FORM 24


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Introduction Welcome to the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Engagement Opportunities. The purpose of this document is to highlight our 2013 achievements and to present our 2014 opportunities for engagement. The sponsorship packages outlined in this guide provide you with an excellent opportunity to position your business as a community leader and gain valuable marketing through the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce and its programs for 2014. According to national research, being an active member in your Chamber’s programs and letting your customers know that you are a proud Chamber supporter through your marketing material plays a significant role in your business growth. Consumers are 63% more likely to purchase goods and services and think favorably of businesses that are involved in their Chamber. These promotional opportunities, in coordination with the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, will help you obtain greater awareness of your business products and services with the thousands of employees of our nearly 400 member companies, and with the McLean community itself. For more information, or to reserve your sponsorship opportunity, contact us at: Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce

6649-‐A Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101 Tel: (703) 356-‐5424 Fax: (703) 3546-‐9244 www.mcleanchamber.org


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Meet Our Board Mission Statement: To provide leadership and business development resources that assist businesses in strengthening the economic development and sustainability of the Greater McLean community. Each program developed will be able to support each of our core values of Education, Advocacy, and Collaboration with a strong focus on the impact. Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman of the Board John Brough Chain Bridge Bank

Rick Makely Giant McLean

First Vice-‐Chairman Marcus Simon EKKO Title, LLC

Raj Mehra Middleburg Bank

Treasurer Monish Banga Ross, Langan & McKendree, LLP

Dane Scott Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar

Secretary Karen Briscoe HBC Realty Group Keller Williams

Karen Sherwood Nourish Market

Immediate Past Chair Merritt J. Green General Counsel, P.C.

Bailey Hopple The JBG Companies

Gita Bhandari M&T Bank

George Sachs McLean Community Center

Joe Mastaler PB Mares LLP

Jon Wilkins Bank of Georgetown

Ryan Cash Capital One Bank

Marcia S. Twomey President


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2013 Annual Report The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is a group of forward-‐thinking, dedicated professionals committed to developing a vital, thriving business community in the McLean, Tysons Corner and Great Falls area. We are proud to provide our members with various opportunities through which to promote and grow their businesses. Some recent accomplishments include:

• Board Installation keynoted by Bridget Bean of the Small Business Administration. GMCC also collaborated with local leaders, recruiting these leaders to serve as celebrity bartenders at the event. The bartenders worked to raise tips (a non-‐dues revenue program) for the Chamber to use.

• Suits and Sneakers…On the Run! After successfully relocating the largest event of the year on less than 3 hours notice, our 4th Annual Suits and Sneakers was a great success.

• At Suits and Sneakers we presented the inaugural Mark C. Lowham Community Engagement Excellence Award to Rick Makely of McLean Giant.

• Secured high-‐profile speaker (Bill Strathmann, CEO of Network for Good) to keynote the Non-‐Profit Forum

• Our various education series—Small Business, Real Estate, and Non-‐Profit— established themselves as ongoing programs, each securing a separate corporate sponsorship.

• Hosted our annual Business Alliance Golf Outing at a new location, River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA.

• CIA Tour and Lunch: In its second year this new event again sold out, and will reoccur as an annual event.

• Continued to emphasize board recruitment and involvement, so as to sustain future growth.

• Welcomed seven new businesses to McLean with ribbon-‐cutting ceremonies • Revamped membership program and instituted an aggressive membership

drive. • Expanded and maintained our ongoing strategic marketing and

communications plan, which included a monthly calendar, weekly event summaries, and monthly e-‐newsletters—including one geared specifically at non-‐profits.

• Expanded media outreach efforts, resulting in increased media coverage. • Further developed existing partnerships with Cardinal Bank, Sun Gazette,

Washington Business Journal, and Constant Contact and forged new partnerships with United Way of the National Capitol Area, Vienna Business Alliance, and the Asian Chamber of Commerce.

• Established a formal strategic alliance with the Small Business Administration (SBA)


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• Continued to develop and implement quality, relevant programming based on members’ ongoing requests, needs and feedback.

• Re-‐engaged several inactive members with opportunities that aligned with the members’ business needs.

• Continued collaboration with Supervisor Foust on an Aging in Place Task Force, and formed a business exchange to identify senior-‐ and green-‐friendly businesses in McLean.

• Welcomed a part-‐time office manager to streamline with office operations. • Hosted a neighborhood roundtable with critical stakeholders for the purpose

of facilitating efficient and effective event planning. • Chamber President Marcia Twomey was nominated for the Networking

Executive Women's 2013 Woman of the Year award. • Marcia also completed Chamber School and earned her IOM (Institute of

Organizational Management) credential. • Participated in the Governor’s Food Bowl for the second consecutive year. • Collaborative project with Supervisor Foust and community businesses to

encourage bike friendly initiatives • Worked closely with Sally Horn, MCA (McLean Citizen’s Association)

President, to host Candidates Night, emceed by Peggy Fox • Visited Richmond, VA and conducted Hill visits • The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce was again named to the

Washington Business Journal Book of Lists • Expanded distribution of McLean Day bags to the McLean Rotary Chocolate

Festival • Created a new Chamber committee, the hospitality committee, to service the

needs of McLean’s retailers and restaurants • Collaborated with local videographer to videotape Chamber events • Received grant from 495 Express Lanes to implement bike program


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Membership Opportunities The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is made up of nearly 400 businesses, organizations, and business professionals, all working together for the betterment of the McLean community. Three pillars guide the work of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce. They are: education, advocacy, and collaboration. We strive to educate our members by providing them with the resources that will allow them to make informed decisions. We advocate on their behalf, to help their goals achieve maximum impact. Finally, by building strategic partnerships and collaborating with other businesses, non-‐profits, and individuals, we empower our members to make a greater impact. Membership in the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Network Development-‐-‐Participate in business and social events at which you can connect with people who can help your business grow

• Tactical Education-‐-‐You'll receive the Chamber's weekly e-‐blasts and monthly mailings

• Advocacy-‐-‐The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce is a tireless advocate for business in McLean, Tysons Corner, and Great Falls

• Sound Investment of Your Time-‐-‐Chamber membership provides a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community in which we work

• Referrals-‐People often come to us for information, and the Chamber only refers its members

• Exclusive Access-‐-‐Attend member-‐only events and functions, and receive an exclusive member rate for all Chamber events


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Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Membership Application Company Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address (if different than physical address)_______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Website:________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Description:_________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Keywords:___________________________________________________________________________ Business Type/Category:_________________________ Full-‐Time Employees__________________ Part-‐Time Employees_____________________ Comments/Questions:________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Year in which company was founded:_______________________________________________________ Audiences/organizations with whom your company is hoping to connect:______________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Are you interested in serving on a committee? (Please check all that apply.) � Membership Committee � Program Committee � Community Service Committee � Welcome Committee � Legislative Committee � Non-‐Profit Committee � Suits and Sneakers Committee � Golf Committee � Women’s Leadership Committee Primary Contact Information Name:___________________________________________ Title:____________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ Cell:_____________________________________ Fax:____________________________________________ Contact Preference: � Email � Phone Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address (if different than company address)______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Contact Information � Same as Primary Contact Name:___________________________________________ Title:____________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________ Cell:_____________________________________ Fax:____________________________________________ Contact Preference: � Email � Phone Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address (if different than company address)_______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Membership Package: � Student/Retiree: $100 1 member representative, website/directory listing (1 listing) � Non-‐Profit: $155 – $200 1 member representative, website/directory listing (1 listing) � Independent Professional: $290 1 member representative, website/directory listing (1 listing) � 2 – 5 Employees: $320 1 member representative, website/directory listing (2 listings) � 6 – 10 Employees: $375 1 member representative, website/directory listing (2 listings) � 11 – 25 Employees: $435 3 member representatives, website/directory listing (3 listings) � 26 – 50 Employees: $540 3 member representatives, website/directory listing (3 listings) � 51 – 100 Employees: $700 3 member representatives, website/directory listing (3 listings) � 101 – 150 Employees: $900 4 member representatives, website/directory listing (3 listings) � 151 – 250+ Employees: $1,080 4 member representatives, website/directory listing (3 listings) $50 each additional listing Please see next page for payment information


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Payment Options: � Bill me � Check enclosed � Please charge my credit card in the amount of: $_______________________________________ Credit Card Number:_______________________________________________ Exp. Date:______________ Name on Card:_________________________________________________________________________________ To submit your application, please fax this completed form to (703) 356-‐9244 or mail it to:

Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce ATTN: Membership 6649-‐A Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA 22101

An online application is also available at our website, www.mcleanchamber.org, in under the “Membership” tab. Thank You!


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Attention!

The Sponsorship Opportunities presented

on the following pages are available EXCLUSIVELY to Members of the Greater

McLean Chamber of Commerce.

Not a Member Yet? Call (703) 356-5424 or visit www.mcleanchamber.org for more information!


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Chamber Signature Events

2014 Winter Gala with Board Installation – February 6, 2014 The Annual Winter Gala Board of Directors Installation is the Chamber’s premier social event of the year, featuring live music, an open bar, and a sit-‐down dinner. The event also includes the popular silent auction. This event offers an opportunity for guests and sponsors get to know the incoming board and guest bartenders, learn about Chamber successes from the previous year, and hear from the incoming Chairman of the Board. It also provides the Chamber with a forum to publicly acknowledge and thank its volunteers. The Winter Gala is held in the first quarter. Visionary Sponsorship: $2,500

• 4 (four) complimentary registrations • Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo prominently displayed on the event page of the website

Advocate Sponsorship: $1,500

• Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Recognition in the event program • Recognition on the event page of the website

Collaborator Sponsorship: $500

• Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials


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Regional Women’s Leadership Forum – April 29, 2014 Equal parts inspiration and education, the Women’s Leadership Forum gathers women from diverse professions and backgrounds and provides them with information, encouragement, and the opportunity to connect with each other. Activities throughout the event include keynote speakers, panel discussions, and targeted breakout sessions. A truly dynamic event, the Women’s Leadership Forum provides female professionals a unique opportunity to come together with other like-‐minded women and both learn and collaborate. The Women’s Leadership Forum is hosted by Capital One Bank. Visionary Sponsorship: $2,500 (Four available)

• 4 (four) complimentary registrations • Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo prominently displayed on the event page of the website

Advocate Sponsorship: $1,500 (Six available)

• Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Recognition in the event program • Recognition on the event page of the website

Collaborator Sponsorship: $500 (Eight available)


Journal Sponsor: One available This sponsorship is unique in that the sponsor supplies actual journals for Women’s Leadership Forum attendees. The sponsor works with Chamber staff to purchase journals. The journals are branded with the sponsor’s logo.


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Business Alliance Golf Classic – July 21, 2014 The Business Alliance Golf Classic is a spectacular afternoon of food, fun, and friendly competition. Held in June at one of the premier country clubs in Northern Virginia, golfers enjoy a morning on an amazing course while supporting the Chambers programs and networking with other business professionals. Sponsors can enjoy playing in the tournament or simply supporting a worthy cause.

Event Sponsor: $10,000 – SOLD Sponsored by Giant of McLean

• Reserved table for 12 (twelve) at awards luncheon and silent auction • 1 foursome included • Quote from an executive and prominent recognition in print and media

outreach • 4 (four) tee or green signs (with the exception of the Exclusive Sponsor Hole) • Company banner at the event • 18 Company logo golf flags (1 at each hole) • Company name and logo at awards luncheon • Full-‐page ad in tournament program • Special recognition at awards luncheon

Award Sponsor: $2,500 (One available)

• Company logo on awards given to top players • Recognition in print and media outreach • Small ad in tournament program

Luncheon Sponsor: $2,500 (One Available)

• Table signage • Recognition in print and media outreach • Two green signs • Half page ad in tournament program • One foursome

Breakfast Sponsor: $2,500 (One available)

• Company collateral permitted • Company signage at event • Recognition in print and media outreach • Small ad in tournament program


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Beverage Cart/Score Card Sponsor (One available) and Open/Cash Bar Sponsor (Two available): $1,500 each

• Reserved table for 4 (four) at awards luncheon and silent auction • Signage on beverage cart and bar stations • Recognition in print and media outreach

Exclusive Hole Sponsorship: $1,500 (One available)

• Up to 6 (six) signs on hole Driving Range Sponsorship: $1,500 (One available)

• Up to 6 (six) signs on driving range

Contest Sponsors • Putting Contest Sponsor: $1,500 (One available)

Up to six signs on practice putting surface

• Passport Contest Sponsor: $1,500 (One available) Logo on passport given to each player. Opportunity to sponsor a contest.

• Closest-‐to-‐the-‐Pin Sponsor: $300 (One available) Signage on the green

• Longest-‐Drive Sponsor: $300 (One available)

1 (one) sign on practice putting surface

• Hole Sponsor: $200 – $250 Signage on the tee box (Event participant pays $200; non-‐playing sponsor pays $250)


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5th Annual Suits and Sneakers – October 7, 2014 Featuring the Business and Community Awards Suits and Sneakers features the Business and Community Awards, exclusive restaurant tastings, wine and beer sampling, vendor tables, and more. Guests are encouraged to wear business attire with sneakers for the festivities. Suits and Sneakers is held at Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Event Sponsor: $7,500

• 12 (twelve) complimentary registrations • Full-‐page ad in event program • Signage throughout event table • Recognition on all press materials • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo with link prominently displayed on the event website

Visionary Sponsor: $5,000

• 8 (eight) complimentary registrations • Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo with link prominently displayed on the event website

Advocate Sponsorship: $2,500

• 4 (four) complimentary registrations • Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo prominently displayed on the event website

Collaborator Sponsorship: $1,500

• Signage on the table • Recognition on all press materials • Name recognition in the program • Name recognition on the event website

Friend of the Chamber: $500


Awards Sponsor: $1,000 (One available) -‐-‐ Sold


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Gannett Regional Non-Profit Forum – November 6, 2014 Designed to provide non-‐profit professionals with the necessary tools to become more efficient and creative in today’s economy, the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Annual Non-‐Profit Forum features keynote speakers and learning opportunities throughout the day. The Non-‐Profit Forum is hosted and sponsored by Gannett .

Event Sponsor: $5,000 – SOLD Sponsored by Gannett

• 10 tickets to use at forum • Recognition as Event Sponsor in all collateral materials • Opportunity to welcome keynote speaker • Banner advertisement and logo on GMCC’s website with link to company’s

website • Full page color ad placed on inside cover of program • Prominent logo visibility at event • Company representative to have seat on Awards Selection Committee • Premiere placement of exhibitor table at forum

Visionary Sponsor: $2,500

• 8 tickets to use at forum • Opportunity to welcome guests • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo with link prominently displayed on the event website • Premiere placement of exhibitor table at forum

Advocate Sponsor: $2,000

• 4 tickets to use at forum • Logo prominently displayed in the program • Logo prominently displayed on the event website • Inclusive of exhibitor table at forum

Collaborator Sponsor: $1,000

• 2 tickets to use at forum • Name recognition in the program • Name recognition on the event website • Inclusive of exhibitor table at forum


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Friend of the Chamber: $500 • Name recognition in the program • Name recognition on the event website • 50% discount on exhibitor table

Exhibitor Booth Information

• Member: $150 • Non-‐Member: $200


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Monthly Networking development Events

Good Morning McLean – SOLD Sponsored by Middleburg Bank Held the second Thursday of each month at J. Gilbert’s Wood-‐

Fired Steaks and Seafood (6930 Old Dominion Drive; McLean, VA 22101; 703-‐893-‐1034), our Chamber breakfasts offer a morning networking and education opportunity before your busy workday begins. Chamber Breakfast Sponsor: $3,000

• Company logo on all materials promoting the event • Company spotlight at the breakfast • Opportunity to display promotional items on a table at every event that month • Opportunity to emcee the event • Link in monthly e-‐newsletter

It’s 5:30 Somewhere – Promoting Your Business After Hours Occurring monthly at a range of McLean-‐area bars and restaurants, Business After Hours is a relaxed, informal networking opportunity. Business After Hours sponsors are responsible for securing the location of the event and providing drinks and hors’ oeuvres. It’s 5:30 Somewhere – Promoting Your Business After Hours Sponsor: $200 -‐ $400

• Company logo on all materials promoting the event • Right to make a presentation profiling your business to attendees • Opportunity to display promotional items featuring with your company logo


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Industry-Specific Monthly Professional Development Events

Non-Profit Education Series – SOLD Sponsored by The Non-‐Profit Education Series examines issues and topics of interest to those in the non-‐profit community, or those doing business with these organizations. There is no cost to attend these events. Non-‐Profit Education Series Sponsor: $3,000/year (Events held quarterly)


Real Estate – SOLD Sponsored by SunTrust Mortgage

The quarterly Real Estate Forum events examine issues of interest to those in the real estate market and offers an opportunity to earn CEU credits. Real Estate Education Series Sponsor: $3,000/year


Small Business Presented in cooperation with Constant Contact, the Washington Business Journal, and the Small Business Administration (SBA), this monthly workshop will focus on issues affecting today’s small businesses. Small Business Education Series Sponsor: $3,000/year (Events held monthly)

• Company logo on all materials promoting the event • Right to make a presentation profiling your business to attendees • Opportunity to display promotional items featuring with your company logo • Right to make a presentation profiling your business to attendees • Opportunity to display promotional items featuring with your company logo


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Advertising Opportunities

Online Advertising Banner Advertisements – McLean Chamber Website Contact McLean Chamber office for details and pricing information. E-‐News Banners – McLean Chamber Monthly E-‐Newsletter

• Top Banner Ad (600x130 pixels): $150/month. Must advertise for a minimum of a quarter

• Side Banner Ad (160x375 pixels): $125/month. Must advertise for a minimum of a quarter

Hot Deal! Advertising (to be included on website and in monthly e-‐newsletter): $250

Print Advertising Ad on the printed Chamber calendar Calendar Advertiser: $300/month (One available; includes placement in 2 spots). Must advertise for a minimum of a quarter McLean Day Bag Opportunity to advertise on The Grater McLean Chamber of Commerce’s annual McLean Day Bags, distributed to all McLean Day attendees.

• Name/Logo/Address/Phone/Website Ad: $300 • Name/Website Ad: $175

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are FREE to Chamber members; $150 for Future Chamber members. The Chamber will provide scissors, ribbon, and a photographer.


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Sponsorship Reservation Form Event Sponsor/Participation Level Amount Winter Gala w/ Board Installation _________________________________ ______________ Regional Women’s Leadership Forum _________________________________ ______________ Business Alliance Golf Classic _________________________________ ______________ Suits & Sneakers _________________________________ ______________ Gannett Regional Non-‐Profit Forum _________________________________ Monthly Networking Events Chamber Breakfast Host ______________ Business After Hours Host ______________ Industry-‐Specific Monthly Professional Development Events Non-‐Profit Education Series _____________

Real Estate Education Series _____________ Small Business Education Series _____________

Advertising Opportunities Online Advertising Website Banner Ad ______________ E-‐News Banner (Top) ______________ E-‐News Banner (Side) ______________ Hot Deal! Promotion ______________

Print Advertising


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Chamber Calendar Ad ______________ McLean Day Bag Ad ______________

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ______________ TOTAL SPONSORSHIP:1 ______________ Added features or notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES I am interested in joining the following Chamber committee: � Membership Committee � Program Committee � Community Service Committee � Welcome Committee � Legislative Committee � Non-‐Profit Committee � Suits and Sneakers Committee � Golf Committee � Women’s Leadership Committee Thank you for supporting the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, a 501 (c)(6) organization. We look forward to working with you and helping you promote and grow your business. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact Marcia Twomey, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce President, at [email protected] or (703) 356-‐5424.

1 Note: This is an estimate only. You will be contacted by a Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce staff person to confirm your commitment.

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