<p> Sponsoring the 2017 Blueberry Festival With an average of 8,000-10,000 people attending the annual Festival, sponsorship is an excellent opportunity to promote your business in Imlay City and in Lapeer, Macomb, Sanilac, St. Clair and Oakland counties while encouraging the economic growth of our community.</p><p>2017 marks the 37th year of the Blueberry Festival and this year the event will be bigger and better than ever. The Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer the community free, quality, family entertainment while promoting our region, businesses and generous sponsors. </p><p>The Blueberry Committee and the Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciate the business community’s past support of the Festival. Each year we expand our media plan and continue to improve the promotional benefits of sponsorship. We look forward to working with you and your business. </p><p>Connecting with the Community... In 2017 the Blueberry Festival is extending promotional opportunities to sponsors…</p><p>Effective and frequent Festival signage Sponsor presence in high-traffic downtown areas Sponsor inclusion in online and social media campaigns Sponsor recognition on event programs, banners & website</p><p>37th Annual Blueberry Festival...</p><p>Festival Favorites</p><p>Quality entertainment will fill the Main and Downtown stages Crafters will sell their wonderful wares Children will love the games and rides Blueberry pie eating contests will continue a yummy tradition The Main Stage Beverage Tent will offer cold beverages and a place to meet friends Friday night’s fireworks will light up the sky Saturday afternoon the annual Blueberry Festival Parade will stroll through downtown Clowns, magicians and entertainers will amaze kids from 1-99 Runners will hit the streets during the Blueberry Stomp Premier Sponsor, $2,500</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Prominent logo and text recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo and text recognition on 1 banner exclusive to Premier Sponsors *Logo and text recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: Crafters, Fireworks, Headline entertainers) *Logo recognition on signage at Festival (15 signs) In Print *Prominent logo recognition in advertisement in Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Prominent logo recognition on Festival Fliers, print run of 500 *Prominent Logo recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Text recognition on Festival Programs, print run of 2,500 *Prominent logo recognition as a premier sponsor of Festival in advertisements in local paper *Company name listed with sponsored event and logo recognition on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (Print run 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Prominent logo recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website with link to your website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members And More *Recognition in 6 local radio commercials week of Festival *Premier location free booth space *Free Blueberry Festival Parade entry *4 minute spot on the main stage for company spokesperson *Business promotional material available at Festival information booth Associate Sponsor, $1,500</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Logo recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: Crafters, Fireworks, Headline entertainers) *Logo recognition on signage at Festival (15 signs)</p><p>In Print *Prominent logo recognition in advertisement in Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Prominent logo recognition on Festival Fliers, print run of 500 *Prominent logo recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Text recognition on Festival Programs, print run of 2,500 *Company name listed with sponsored event on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (Print run of 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Logo recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website with link to your website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members</p><p>And More *Recognition in 4 local radio commercials week of Festival *Premier location free booth space *Free Blueberry Festival Parade entry *2 minute spot on the main stage for company spokesperson *Business promotional material made available at Festival information booth Supporting Sponsor, $850</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Logo recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: Entertainer, Fireworks, Crafters) *Logo recognition on signage at Festival (15 signs)</p><p>In Print *Logo recognition in advertisement in Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Logo recognition on Festival Fliers, print run of 500 *Logo recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Text recognition on Festival Programs, print run of 2,500 *Company name listed with sponsored event on Blueberry Festival schedule of events (Print run 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Logo recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members</p><p>And More *Recognition in 2 local radio commercials week of Festival *Free Blueberry Festival Parade entry *Business promotional material distributed at Festival information booth Friend Sponsor, $650</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Logo recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: Headline entertainer, Saturday’s outdoor movie, Crafters) *Logo recognition on signage at Festival (15 signs)</p><p>In Print *Logo recognition in advertisement in Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Logo recognition on Festival Fliers, print run of 500 *Logo recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Text recognition on Festival Programs, print run of 2,500 *Company name listed with sponsored event on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (Print run 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Logo recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members</p><p>And More *Free Blueberry Parade entry Contributing Sponsor, $400</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Text recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: entertainer, golf carts) *Text recognition on 1 sign at Festival</p><p>In Print *Prominent text recognition in advertisement in the Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Text recognition on Festival Fliers, print run of 500 *Text recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Text recognition on Festival Programs, print run of 2,500 *Company name listed with sponsored event on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (Print run 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Text recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members</p><p>Community Sponsor, $250</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Onsite *Text recognition on 3 large Festival banners *Logo recognition on sponsored event banner (event examples include: entertainer, golf carts) *Text recognition on 1 sign at Festival</p><p>In Print *Text recognition in advertisement in the Blueberry Festival Guide, print run of 6,000+ *Text recognition on Chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+ *Company name listed with sponsored event on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (Print run 6,000+)</p><p>Online *Text recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members Colleague Sponsor, $150</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>In Print *Company name listed with sponsored event on all Blueberry Festival schedules of events (print run 6,000+) *Text recognition on chamber Newsletter to members, distribution of 130+</p><p>Online *Text recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members Neighbor Sponsor, $75</p><p>Promotional opportunities include...</p><p>Online *Text recognition on Chamber and Blueberry Festival website *Through Chamber and Blueberry Festival social media efforts *Chamber emails to members</p><p>Blueberry Festival Connections and Benefits 37th Annual Blueberry Festival Imlay City July 21-22, 2017 www.imlaycityblueberry.com</p>