Events
2023 Marketing Catalog
Categories: Chamber Events, Member Events, Networking, Luncheons, Manufacturing, Women's Events, Propel: Young Professionals, LegislativeEvent Details
As The Connecting Source, the Garland Chamber focuses on providing resources for its members to be successful in the Garland community. There are many opportunities as a Chamber member to showcase your business to community leaders and local businesses. Find the initiative that best fits your target audience, ask the Chamber staff questions you might have, and let's find more opportunities for your organization to be involved in Garland.
You are welcomed to download the whole packet with the click of the button, or browse below by clicking on the event you are interested in sponsoring.
Marketing Catalog 2022
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Economic Development
Golf Tournament
Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
The purpose of the Golf Tournament is to benefit the Garland Economic Development Partnership and the Garland Chamber of Commerce. Through this program, the Garland Chamber facilitates the development of resources to promote the sustainability of Small Businesses, as well as maintain retention through viable workforce initiatives.
Audience: Professionals from businesses of all sizes and industry types
Projected Attendance: 200+
Venue: Firewheel Golf Park
NEW! BEER SPONSOR
- Sponsorship Investment: $6,000
- Number of Sponsorships: One (1)
- Foursome*
- Two (2) Tee Boxes co-hosted with Garland Chamber staff
- Shared Logo Giveaway
- Two (2) kegs with sponsor signage (one at each tee box)
- Two Mulligan & One Texas Tee Ticker per player
PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Sponsorship Investment: $1,300
- Number of Sponsorships: 35
- Foursome*
- Signage on course with company logo
- Linked company logo on website
- Two Mulligans & One Texas Tee ticket per player
GOLD SPONSOR
- Sponsorship Investment: $650
- Number of Sponsorships: 5
- Two playing spots*
- Signage on course with company name
- Linked company name listed on website
- Two Mulligans & One Texas Tee ticket per player
TEE BOX HOST
- Sponsorship Investment: $450
- Number of Sponsorships: 14
- Linked company name listed on website
- Opportunity to host a hole on the golf course and interact with players
SNACK CART SPONSOR
- Sponsorship Investment: $350
- Number of Sponsorships: 10
- One Volunteer Spot
- Signage on Beverage Cart
- Linked company name listed on website
All pricing listed is specific to member of the Garland Chamber.
** To ask questions or to reserve a Golf Tournament sponsorship, please contact Liza Ceniceros at Liza.Ceniceros@garlandchamber.com or 469-326-7477.
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Leadership Garland
Leadership Garland helps to shape, prepare, and inspire individuals to take responsible roles within the communities in which they live and work, and we’re asking for your support to help to sustain and enhance this vital leadership training program.
Sponsorships are based on a partnership concept, meaning sponsors have the opportunity to be associated with a specific class session or event, which will include a brief time to make an introduction to the class on that program day. Details are shown below for the various options available.
GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Sponsorship Investment: $1,500
Number of Sponsorships: One (1)
Audience: LG class members, their guests, Chamber leadership, elected officials, and LG Alumni
Benefits
- Opportunity to briefly welcome class members at the Graduation Celebration
- Recognition throughout the year on Chamber website
- Logo on cover of printed graduation program, e-vites and other materials distributed to class members concerning the event
WELCOME RECEPTION
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
Sponsorship Investment: $1,000
Number of Sponsorships: One (1)
Audience: LG class members, their guests, Chamber leadership, and LG Alumni
Benefits
- Opportunity to briefly welcome class members at the Opening Reception
- Recognition throughout the year on Chamber website
- Logo on cover of printed reception program, e-vites, and other materials distributed to class members concerning the event
CLASS PROGRAM DAYS
Date: Various availalbe
Sponsorship Investment: $600
Number of Sponsorships: 11 of 11
Audience: LG class members
Benefits
- Opportunity to briefly welcome class members at the beginning of the program prior to the beginning of the program day
- Recognition throughout the year on Chamber website
- Logo on program day agendas and relevant materials distributed to class members
** To ask questions or to reserve a Leadership Garland sponsorship, please contact Jenna McWethy at LG@garlandchamber.com or 903-815-1304.
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SPARK
Date: Feb. 27 | Apr. 24 | June 26 | Aug. 28 | Oct. 30
Strong Partnerships and Relevant Knowledge (SPARK) hosts a variety of high-profile speakers to engage business and community leaders on current business issues. The event allows professionals from a diverse community to interact and learn more about better business practices or issues facing the Garland community.
Sponsorship Investment: $1,250
Number of Sponsorships: 1 per event
Audience: CEOs and top area business leaders, GEDP investors and dignitaries
Projected Attendance: 70+
Platform: Dallas College Garland Center
Benefits
- Eight (8) tickets to attend event
- Opportunity to give a 5-minute presentation about the company including visuals
- Option to distribute promotional items at seats/tables
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Logo in program
- Social media post each week starting two weeks prior to the event with tag to your company
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Thank you sent to all attendees post event with a link to the event recording, as well as a link to your company website
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the event
- List of attendees post event
- Website ad for 2 month
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Member Engagement
Annual Meeting
Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
The Garland Chamber’s Annual Banquet serves as the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. This event celebrates the year ended and looks to the year ahead by recognizing community leaders and welcoming the chairman of the board for 2021.
Audience: CEOs and top area business leaders, GEDP investors and dignitaries
Projected Attendance: 100+
Platform: The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT
Sponsorship Investment: $3,500 (SOLD)
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Benefits
- Includes Brunch & Award sponsor benefits, in addition to benefits listed below
- Opportunity to give a 5-minute presentation about the company including visuals
- Logo included in program's presentation slide
- Social media post each week starrted two weeks prior to the event with tag to your company
- Option to distribute promotional items at seats/tables
NEW! BRUNCH SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT
Sponsorship Investment: $2,500
Number of Sponsorships: One (1)
Benefits
- Includes Award sponsor benefits, in addition to benefits listed below
- Recognition during opening remarks
- List of attendees post event
- Website ad for 2 months
- Onesite signage in high traffic areas
NEW! AWARD SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT
Sponsorship Investment: $1,500 (SOLD)
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Benefits
- Eight (8) tickets with prominent seating
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Logo in program with a link to your company website
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Thank you sent to all attendees post event with a link to your company website
- Sponsorship recap included overall performance of the event
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Business Expo
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023Audience: Professionals from businesses of all sizes and industry types
Projected Attendance: 300+
Venue: Dallas College Garland Center
TITLE Sponsorship Investment: $3,000 (SOLD)
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Title Sponsorship Benefits
- Logo inclusion on all event promotion, giveaway bags, social media & news ads
- Promotional materials pre-stuffed in all giveaway bags
- Prime position booth location, first choice
- Opportunity to display corporate banners throughout event
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the event
- List of all participating exhibitors post event
- Website ad for 2 months
GIVEAWAY Sponsorship Investment: $2,000 (SOLD)
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Giveaway Sponsorship Benefits
- Logo inclusion on event promotions, giveaway bags, social media & news ads
- Promotional materials pre-stuffed in all giveaway bags
- Prime position booth location
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the event
- Website ad for 2 month
PREMIUM EXHIBITOR Investment: $450
Number of Sponsorships: Thirty (30)
Includes
- Company Name listed on all event promotions
- 8x8 Prime booth location (8' high back drape w/3' high back dividers)
- One (1) 6' table
- Two (2) chairs
STANDARD EXHIBITOR Investment: $250
Number of Sponsorships: Twenty (20)
Includes
- Company Name listed on all event promotions
- One (1) 6' table
- Two (2) chairs
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Community Fellowship Breakfast
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Community Fellowship Breakfast is a celebration of leadership, diversity, and unity in Garland. It also provides a venue to raise awareness on local non-profits. A portion of monies raised for this event will be donated to our "Home-Town Leader", an identified local non-profit.
Sponsorship Investment: $650
Number of Sponsorships: 15 of 16 Remaining
Audience: Community leaders, professionals from businesses of all sizes and industry types and dignitaries
Projected Attendance: 300+
Venue: The Atrium
Benefits
- Eight (8) tickets with prominent seating
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Logo in printed program
- Social media post each week starting two weeks prior to the event with tag to your company
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Thank you sent to all attendees post event, as well as a link to your company website
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the event
- List of attendees post event
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Direct Connect
Dates:Jan. 19 | Feb. 23 | March 23 | April 20 | May 18 | June 15 | July 20 | Aug. 17 | Sept. 21 | Oct. 19 | Nov. 16
Direct Connect is a networking event with a twist. The goal of this program is to help attendees make more strategic connections and teach them how to capitalize on networking opportunities to maximize the return. Events are held from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Audience: Professionals from businesses of all sizes and industry types
Projected Attendance: 60+
Platform: Dallas College Garland Center
NEW! COFFEE BAR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Sponsorship Investment: $2,500 (SOLD)
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Benefits
- Exclusive Coffee Bar sponsor for all 2023 Direct Connect events
- Logo on all disposable double wall coffee cups
- Signage with logo at Coffee Bar
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Thank you sent to all attendees post event with a link to your company website
- List of attendees post event
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP INVESTMENT
Sponsorship Investment: $500
Number of Sponsorships: 1 per event
Benefits
- Recognized as sponsor in opening remarks by event emcee
- Opportunity to give a 5-minute presentation about the company including visuals
- Option to display promotional items on sponsor tabel next to registration
- Option to distribute promotional items at seats/tables
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Thank you sent to all attendees post event with a link to your company website
- List of attendees post event
** To ask questions or to reserve a Direct Connect sponsorship, please contact Alexander Helgar at Alexander.Helgar@garlandchamber.com or 469-326-7454.
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Partner in Education
Dates: Jan. - May 2023 | Aug. - Dec. 2023 (SOLD)
As our part of our partnership with the Garland Independent School District, the Garland Chamber will recognize the "Teachers of the Month" through social media posts. Between the months of January thru December, while school is in session, the program will recognize 4-6 teachers throughout that month from each of the 56 Garland ISD campuses located in Garland.
Sponsorship Investment: $2,500
Number of Sponsorships: SOLD
Audience: Garland area businesses and Garland community
Projected Reach: 25,000 total views
Platform: Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Benefits
- Two (2) tickets for your business to attend each virtual SPARK event
- Social media posts each month with corresponding recognition to the Teachers of the Month
- Opportunity to provide each teacher with a thank you gift
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance at the end of the year
- Website ad for 10 months
** To ask questions or to reserve the Partner in Education sponsorship, please contact Liza Ceniceros at Liza.Ceniceros@garlandchamber.com or 469-326-7477.
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Women's Business E-nitiative
Dates: Feb. 10 | Apr. 12* | June 14 | July 21 | Oct. 11The Women’s Business E-nitiative (WBe) events allow professional women the unique opportunity to interact with women from various industries and of diverse skill levels. Events will range from interactive workshops, networking opportunities, professionals speakers, etc.
Sponsorship Investment: $600
Number of Sponsorships: 1 per event
Audience: Women professionals from businesses of all sizes and industry types
Projected Attendance: 45+
Platform: Varies
Benefits
- Five (5) tickets to attend the event
- Opportunity to give a 5-minute presentation about the company including visuals*
- Option to distribute promotional items at seats/tables
- Logo on website and email invite with a link to your company website
- Logo in program
- Social media post each week starting two weeks prior to the event with tag to your company
- Event reminder sent to all attendees with a link to your company website
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the event
- List of attendees post event
- Website ad for 1 month
*Three (3) shared sponsorships for the April Women's Conference
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Public Policy
Candidates Social Media Campaign
Date: March 27 - May 6, 2023
The Candidates Social Media Campaign will provide a platform for candidates of the General City Election, as well as the Garland Independent School District, to express their positions on governance in the Garland community. Each candidate will have the opportunity to have a professional pre-recorded video that will allow them to express their positions. The video will be branded with the sponsor's logo and offer brand awareness opportunities via social media and the Garland Chamber website.Sponsorship Investment: $2,000
Number of Sponsorships: One (1)
Audience: Elected Officials, Professionals from businesses and Garland Community
Projected Reach: 25,000+ total impressions
Platform: Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Nextdoor)
Benefits
- Social media posts two times per week for six weeks with pre-recorded videos of each candidate
- Company logo displayed on backdrop of candidates video
- Company tagged on all social media posts
- Sponsorship recap including overall performance of the campaign
- Website ad for 2 months
Advertising Options
Digital Outreach
Dates: Ongoing
As members of the Garland Chamber, we are here to help your business in any way we can. Find below the different benefits you have to use the Garland Chamber’s platforms to increase your digital outreach.
Complimentary Website Ad
When you become a new member of the Garland Chamber, part of your benefits include a 3-month complimentary website ad. All we need from you is:
- Display Company Name
- Logo
- Website
- 1 - 2 sentence Description
To check if you have used your web ad or to cash in your benefit, email Andrea Hernandez at andrea.hernandez@garlandchamber.com.
Social Media Posts
The Garland Chamber is active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Part of your benefits include posts on the platform of choice. Examples of posts are:
- Achievements
- Press Releases
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Grand Openings
- Ground Breakings
- Blood Drives hosted by your business
- Fundraisers hosted by your business
To take advantage of your social media post, email Andrea Hernandez at andrea.hernandez@garlandchamber.com.
Events on Chamber Website
Complimentary event upload to the Garland Chamber website is another benefit of membership. To take advantage of this benefit, please fill out the form below and email to Andrea Hernandez at andrea.hernandez@garlandchamber.com.
Event Submission Form
Purchase Website Ad
If you have already used your complimentary website ad, but are looking for exposure opportunities, the Garland Chamber offers the ability to purchase a web ad for your desired time. We will need the same information as the Complimentary Website Ad, in addition to the amount of impressions you would like to meet.
Ad Investment: $20 per 1,000 impressions (An impression is counted by the number of times your ad shows on any page of the Garland Chamber)
To purchase a website ad, fill out the form below and email to Andrea Hernandez at andrea.hernandez@garlandchamber.com.
Website Ad Form
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2024 GARLAND BUSINESS GUIDE
Sales Begin: July 12 | Sales End: Sept. 29
The Garland Guide is one of the Chamber’s most highly-requested publications. Full
of feature articles highlighting local success stories and insider information about the
community that can't be found anywhere else, the Guide is a valued resource. Sections
on entertainment, history, affordability and the business environment make the Guide a
practical, easy-to-use resource for anyone living, working or visiting in Garland, Texas.
Audience: City of Garland Manufacturers and Businesses
Projected Outreach: 5,000 physical distribution / 1,500 online distribution
Benefits*
- Garland Guide is delivered to 5,000 Garland manufacturers and businesses
- Sneak Peek email sent in February to encourage online reads (avg. read time is 1:40 mins)
- Interactive Online Book – Ad and Directory Listings clickable and leads to company website
- (Linked included on Garland Chamber homepage)
- Choose location of Ad (i.e. Business Environment section, Manufacturing section, etc.)
- Additional LinkedIn posts of individual articles with interactive ads
Color Ad Positions
| Double Page Spread | $3,845 |
| Full Page | $2,075 |
| 1/2 Page | $1,150 |
| 1/3 Page | $915 |
| 1/4 Page | $685 |
For premium and business directory position costs, contact marketing@garlandchamber.com.
*Member exclusive benefits
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Featured Members
eComchain
We are eComchain, a cloud-based eCommerce Ecosystem Technology company providing a robust SaaS based Online Platform, connecting B2B and B2C businesses, while integrating ERP solutions and global payment gateways, as a single stop-shop, which brings in distinct advantages of being versatile, cost effective, scalable with faster turnaround time and with our offerings, we support the Garland Chambers initiatives to help augment business growth for its members and community.
Frost Bank
Frost provides a full range of banking, investments and insurance services to businesses and individuals in the Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Permian Basin, Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio regions. Founded in 1868, Frost has helped Texans with their financial needs during three centuries.
Refresh Wellness
Refresh Wellness is Garland’s newest wellness center focusing on mind, body and spirit wellness solutions. We proudly offer Medical Weight Loss, Hydrafacial, Cryoskin and IV Nutrition.
Digitize & Automate 2023
Join us at the Garland Chamber of Commerce in partnership with our member, Eleviant, on December 7 at 11:30 a.m. for a discussion with leaders in manufacturing, construction, and digital transformation. You'll leave with fresh perspectives, new relationships, and belly full of BBQ.