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Welcome to the Total Resource Campaign led by Chair Greg Winkler of Wells Fargo, with a goal of raising $1.7 million. Highlights include a Kickoff Luncheon on Feb 21, “Bring Your Boss” on March 28, and a Victory Celebration on May 30. Participants can earn cash incentives and win an all-inclusive trip for two to Punta Cana based on sales achievements. Membership offers numerous benefits including directory access, networking events, and discounts. Be part of growing your business and supporting our community!
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Total Resource Campaign • Campaign Chair: Greg Winkler, Wells Fargo • $1.7 million goal • $1.701 million in 2012 • Theme: It’s About Time
Schedule of Events Complete list of events on page 1 • Kickoff Luncheon – Feb. 21 at noon • Bring Your Boss – March 28 at 8 a.m. • Renewals Release – April 25 at 5 p.m. • Last Day to Report Sales – May 20 by 5 p.m. • Victory Celebration – May 30 at noon
Cash Incentives • See page 7 • 1099 forms issued • $20 and $50 cash bonuses • Additional prize giveaways
Punta Cana Trip for Two • July 28 – Aug. 1, 2013 • Paradisus Palma Real, Punta Cana • All-inclusive hotel: includes all food and beverage and 24-hour room service • Royal Service (adults-only) • Check your passport! • Trip extension based on availability
Winning the Trip • Trips are awarded by teams from team sales • Trip for Two=$20,000 in cash sales or $35,000 in trade sales • Trip for Two + $250 Room Credit=$25,000 in cash sales or $50,000 in trade sales • Trip for Two + $500 Room Credit=$30,000 in cash sales or $65,000 in trade sales
Chamber Membership • Use the online membership directory • Base rate is $400 • Formula to determine additional investment • Add locations for $200
Reasons to Join the Chamber • New Sales Brochure • Make contacts and promote your business • Save money • Support job creation • Grow personally and professionally • Improve business climate
Included in Membership • Three category listings in online directory • Free access to Member Marketplace • Free events: New Member Breakfast, Business After Hours, Networking with Power • Invitations to 120+ other events & programs • Discounts on office supplies, shipping, telecommunications, & computer equipment • And much more
Membership Renewals • Request copies of invoices from Hunter Corn • Members can log-in and pay online at www.raleighchamber.org • Referral Reports are available • Only membership renewals listed on protected renewal list are eligible for credit
Board of Advisors • Annual Membership – $2,500 • Invitations to speaker events and Board of Directors meetings • Online Leadership Directory • Link on Job Opportunities Web page • Sponsorship opportunities listed on page 10 • Must be a chamber member • Membership at BOA level is not required
Board of Advisors • List of current members at www.raleighchamber.org • Complete Membership Application for new members • Upgrade existing members and complete Board of Advisors Upgrade Form • Program Manager: Ginger Baxley
Young Professionals Network • Educational and networking program to help young professionals develop their careers and community involvement • Grown to more than 430 individuals from 135 companies • Sponsorship opportunities listed on page 29 • Must be a Chamber member to sponsor • YPN membership is not required
YPN Membership • Individual Membership: $250 • $350 for non-members • Corporate Membership: $1,500 (8 reps) ~ $1,250/each for two or more memberships • $500 package • Program Manager: Greg McNamara
Greater Raleigh Sports Council • Promotes our region as a major market for youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sporting events and organizations • Individual Membership – $300 • Corporate Membership – $1,500 (6 reps) • Program Manager: Alison Edmonds
Evening of Champions • Feb. 20, 2013 • PNC Arena • Keynote: Lee Corso, ESPN broadcaster • Table sponsorships are still available • See pages 18 – 20
We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon • January 30, 2013 (2012 sponsorships honored) • Call on renewals for September 2013 • PNC Arena • Full Table sponsorship is $2,000 • Half Table sponsorship is $1,000 • See page 21
Additional GRSC sponsorships • See page 20 • GRSC membership is not required • Chamber membership is not required • Complete Sponsorship Application • Contact Janet Carr
Regional Transportation Alliance The business voice for transportation initiatives and policy. ~ Advance the 540/Triangle Expressway turnpike southeast extension ~ Accelerate the Higher Speed Rail initiative ~ Assist RDU Airport with adding flights
Regional Transportation Alliance 2011/12 Achievements include: ~ Creation of Toll 147/540 Triangle Expressway ~ Acceleration of I-40 Cary/Raleigh widening ~ Funding approval for Triangle Connector to I-85 ~ Launch of Bus on Shoulders System pilot on I-40
RTA Membership • Standard Level – $550 • Bronze Level – $2,000 • Silver Level – $5,000 • Gold Level – $10,000 • Visit www.letsgetmoving.org
RTA Sponsorships • Listed on pages 26 – 27 • RTA Solutions Forum, RTA Transportation Breakfast, The State of Mobility • RTA membership is not required • Chamber membership is not required • Program Manager: Natalie Griffith
Business Expo May 1 | 9:30 – 4 p.m. Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds • Free, Ample Parking • Meet the Purchasers • Lending Fair • Standard booth prices from $570 • Chamber membership required • Program Manager: Katelyn Crouse
New Events • Conscious Capitalism featuring John Mackey – Feb. 25 (page 14) • Greater Raleigh Sports Council Relay Marathon – Sept. 22 (page 21) • Energy Forum – Aug. 2013 (page 26)
Other Events • Annual Meeting – Sept. 2013 • Business After Hours – available after June • Golf Tournament – Oct. 21 • Inter-City Visit – April 20 – 23 to Oklahoma City, Okla. • Legislative Reception – March 20 at NC Museum of History
Payment by Trade • Companies can trade goods and services • A list of trade needs on pages 27 – 29 • Call staff for pre-approval • Complete the Trade Application
Protected Renewals • Campaign transactions from 2010 – 2012 are protected • Don’t work renewals unless assigned to you • Members can pay invoices online • Renewals are protected until April 25 • Be respectful of other volunteers
Understanding Prospect’s Needs • See page 17 for questions to ask your prospect • Use guide on pages 18 – 20 to match up your prospect’s needs to Chamber products • Also pages 2 – 8 of Sponsorship Opportunities brochure
Invoice Requests • For chamber membership and program membership renewals – Hunter Corn at 919.664.7035 • ALL Sponsorships (even renewals) must have applications before invoices are generated
www.raleighchamber.org • Calendar of events and event registration • Membership Directory • Member Marketplace • Program information • Member Account log-in to view and pay open invoices
www.raleighchamber.org/campaign • Campaign schedule of events • Links to applications and brochures • Link to Sponsorship Opportunities • Hidden page for lists and reports
Additional Resources • Chamber staff is always available to assist you • Full roster on page 4 in your manual • Use a sales representative and split campaign credit
When You Need Assistance • Program Managers for event questions • To request an invoice, call Hunter Corn 919.664.7035 • To see if payment is received, call Hunter Corn 919.664.7035 • Anything else—Ginger Baxley 919.664.7052 or Janet Carr 919.664.7053