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SUMMARY:46th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:Be a Part of One of Manatee County's Most Anticipated Celebrations\n\nFor 46 years\, Manatee Chamber's Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards have celebrated the organizations that make Manatee County stronger through leadership\, innovation\, resilience\, service\, and community impact.\n\n\n\nThis is more than an award\, it is one of the community's most respected recognitions for local businesses and non-profit organizations.\n\n\n\nExplore the excitement from last year:\n\nClick here to view the Photo Gallery from last year's event.\n\nClick here to view a list of Past Winners.\n\n\n\nAll Nominees\, Finalists\, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards.\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\nPut Your Brand Center Stage\n\nSponsor the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards\n\nAlign your business with one of Manatee County's most respected celebrations of entrepreneurial excellence\, non-profit impact\, and community leadership.\n\n\n\nWhy sponsor?\n\n* Position your brand alongside excellence in business and non-profit leadership\n\n* Gain visibility through Chamber marketing\, digital promotions\, and event recognition\n\n* Reach influential business and community leaders\n\n* Demonstrate your support for a thriving local business community\n\n* Enjoy exclusive branding and VIP opportunities based on sponsorship level\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are limited\, with many categories offered on an exclusive basis. \n\nMany sponsorship categories are exclusive and filled on a first-come basis. Early commitment provides the greatest promotional visibility.\n\n\n\nVIP Mimosa Bar Sponsor | $3000\n\nCreate a celebratory experience attendees will remember.\n\n-Exclusive\, prominent sponsor signage at bars\n\n-VIP event access (access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event\, 10AM 11AM\, featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas)\n\n-Reserved table of 8\n\n-Full page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nAward Sponsor (7 Available) | $2500\n\nCelebrate excellence and take center stage in honoring Manatee County's top businesses and non-profits organizations.\n\n-Exclusive opportunity for a company representative to present one of the award categories\n\n-Reserved half table of 4\n\n-Full page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\nAfter-Party Sponsor | $1500\n\nKeep the celebration going with networking and festivities following the awards presentation.\n\n-Prominent sponsor recognition at the after-party\n\n-Exclusive opportunity for a company-branded specialty cocktail\n\n-Reserved half table of 4\n\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nCenterpiece Sponsor | $1500\n\nKeep your brand at the center of every table and every celebration.\n\n-Exclusive sponsor recognition featured on each table centerpiece\n\n-Reserved half table of 4\n\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nCommunity Celebration Sponsor | $1200\n\nShowcase your company's commitment to supporting local businesses\, non-profits\, and community leadership.\n\n-Reserved half table of 4\n\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nLights\, Camera & Action Sponsor | $1000\n\nHelp bring the event to life through the sights and sounds that create a memorable celebration experience.\n\n-Prominent 24x36 sponsor sign displayed \n\n-Reserved seating for 2\n\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nSupporting Sponsor | $850\n\nSupport an afternoon dedicated to recognizing excellence in Manatee County.\n\n-Reserved seating for 2\n\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program\n\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding\n\n\n\nReserve Your Table/Seats\n\n(Please note these prices do not include the VIP Reception. See below for more details regarding the VIP Reception Add-On. Nominees that purchase tickets to the event will receive 2 complimentary VIP Reception admissions.)\n\nTable of 8: Member = $850 | Non-Member = $1000 \n\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table\n\nHalf Table of 5: Member = $525 | Non-Member = $650\n\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table\n\nIndividual Reservation: Member = $110 | Non-Member = $160\n\n-Open seating\n\n*Registration deadline is Monday\, August 17.\n\n\n\nVIP Reception Add-On | $40 per person\n\n-Includes access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event (10AM 11AM) featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas\n\nNominees will receive two complimentary VIP Reception admissions.\n\n\n\nPrinted Program Advertising Opportunities\n\nPromote your business in the official event program distributed to all attendees\n\n-Full Page\, Full-Color Ad | $400\n\n-Half Page\, Full-Color Ad | $250\n\n-Quarter Page\, Full-Color Ad | $150\n\nAd design services available\n\n*The deadline to reserve an ad is Friday\, August 14. We must have all ads by Tuesday\, August 18.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Be a Part of One of Manatee County'\;s Most Anticipated Celebrations
\n\nFor 46 years\, Manatee Chamber'\;s Small Business &\; Non-Profit of the Year Awards have celebrated the organizations that make Manatee County stronger through leadership\, innovation\, resilience\, service\, and community impact.
\n
\nThis is more than an award\, it is one of the community'\;s most respected recognitions for local businesses and non-profit organizations.
\n
\nExplore the excitement from last year:
\nClick here to view the Photo Gallery from last year&rsquo\;s event.
\nClick here to view a list of Past Winners.
\n
\nAll Nominees\, Finalists\, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 46th Annual Small Business &\; Non-Profit \;of the Year Awards.
\n_______________________________________________________________________________
\nPut Your Brand Center Stage
\nSponsor the 46th Annual Small Business &\; Non-Profit of the Year Awards
\nAlign your business with one of Manatee County'\;s most respected celebrations of entrepreneurial excellence\, non-profit impact\, and community leadership.
\n
\nWhy sponsor?
\n* Position your brand alongside excellence in business and non-profit leadership
\n* Gain visibility through Chamber marketing\, digital promotions\, and event recognition
\n* Reach influential business and community leaders
\n* Demonstrate your support for a thriving local business community
\n* Enjoy exclusive branding and VIP opportunities based on sponsorship level
\n
\nSponsorship opportunities are limited\, with many categories offered on an exclusive basis. \;
\nMany sponsorship categories are exclusive and filled on a first-come basis. Early commitment provides the greatest promotional visibility.
\n
\nVIP Mimosa Bar Sponsor | $3000
\nCreate a celebratory experience attendees will remember.
\n-Exclusive\, prominent sponsor signage at bars
\n-VIP event access (access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event\, 10AM &ndash\; 11AM\, featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas)
\n-Reserved table of 8
\n-Full page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nAward Sponsor (7 Available) | $2500
\nCelebrate excellence and take center stage in honoring Manatee County&rsquo\;s top businesses and non-profits organizations.
\n-Exclusive opportunity for a company representative to present one of the award categories
\n-Reserved half table of 4
\n-Full page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\nAfter-Party Sponsor | $1500
\nKeep the celebration going with networking and festivities following the awards presentation.
\n-Prominent sponsor recognition at the after-party
\n-Exclusive opportunity for a company-branded specialty cocktail
\n-Reserved half table of 4
\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nCenterpiece Sponsor | $1500
\nKeep your brand at the center of every table and every celebration.
\n-Exclusive sponsor recognition featured on each table centerpiece
\n-Reserved half table of 4
\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nCommunity Celebration Sponsor | $1200
\nShowcase your company&rsquo\;s commitment to supporting local businesses\, non-profits\, and community leadership.
\n-Reserved half table of 4
\n-Half page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nLights\, Camera &\; Action Sponsor | $1000
\nHelp bring the event to life through the sights and sounds that create a memorable celebration experience.
\n-Prominent 24x36 sponsor sign displayed
\n-Reserved seating for 2
\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nSupporting Sponsor | $850
\nSupport an afternoon dedicated to recognizing excellence in Manatee County.
\n-Reserved seating for 2
\n-Quarter page\, full color ad in event program
\n-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications\, event materials\, website\, Current magazine\, podium remarks\, signage throughout the event\, and event presentation branding
\n
\nReserve Your Table/Seats
\n(Please note these prices do not include the VIP Reception. See below for more details regarding the VIP Reception Add-On. Nominees that purchase tickets to the event will receive 2 complimentary VIP Reception admissions.)
\nTable of 8: Member = $850 | Non-Member = $1000 \;
\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table
\nHalf Table of 5: Member = $525 | Non-Member = $650
\n-Preferred seating\, company recognition at table
\nIndividual Reservation: Member = $110 | Non-Member = $160
\n-Open seating
\n*Registration deadline is Monday\, August 17.
\n
\nVIP Reception Add-On | $40 per person
\n-Includes access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event (10AM &ndash\; 11AM) featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas
\nNominees will receive two complimentary VIP Reception admissions.
\n
\nPrinted Program Advertising Opportunities
\nPromote your business in the official event program distributed to all attendees
\n-Full Page\, Full-Color Ad | $400
\n-Half Page\, Full-Color Ad | $250
\n-Quarter Page\, Full-Color Ad | $150
\nAd design services available
\n*The deadline to reserve an ad is Friday\, August 14. We must have all ads by Tuesday\, August 18.
LOCATION:Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd. Palmetto\, FL 34221
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URL:https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/46th-annual-manatee-chamber-small-business-non-profit-of-the-year-awards-53405
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