SOLD OUT: State of Business & Leadership Luncheon
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Over the course of two years, businesses across the nation have been challenged in ways many never imagined. From small mom-and-pop shops we all know and love to corporations with disrupted supply chains, we have all had to manage the never-ending realities COVID-19 brought on.
Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce in its return to in-person public affairs luncheon with the State of Business & Leadership Luncheon slated for Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:30 AM. Thought leaders from the Texas Association of Business and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives will be discussing the big issues for businesses, bills and policies from the 87th Texas Legislature, the employment landscape, and what we can expect in the near future.
Register to attend this thought-provoking luncheon and learn what you can do as the business community to overcome and be #BTXStrong!
Stephanie Matthews is the Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Texas Association of Business (TAB).
Stephanie spent the majority of her professional career in and around the state Capitol. Stephanie served as the Chief of Staff for State Senator Donna Campbell, M.D. A tireless advocate for school choice herself, Stephanie helped Senator Campbell spearhead a wide array of school choice legislation. Stephanie worked closely with the Governor and Lt. Governor staff to ensure passage of several pieces of legislation with statewide implications.
Stephanie worked for then-Governor George W. Bush, first on his campaign and then in the Governor’s Legislative Office for 2 Legislative Sessions. Stephanie and her husband Matt, a government affairs attorney, live in Austin with their 2 young boys Knox and Hale.
Aaron Cox has spent his entire career working in the not-for-profit sector and specifically with chambers of commerce since 2006. Aaron currently serves as the vice-president of chamber relations and for the Texas Association of Business (TAB) and the CEO of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) positions he has held since November 2011. For TAB, Aaron coordinates grassroots advocacy networks, creates legislative research, insight and education materials for chambers of commerce. He also works to inspire chambers to action on legislative actions taken by TAB.
TCCE is the state association for chamber professionals. In his role with the association, Aaron works with the TCCE Board and oversees training and professional development, operational & organizational consultation and develops operational resources to empower chamber professionals in their daily work while helping their organizations become more effective, efficient and profitable.
Prior to joining TCCE/TAB, Aaron served as a staff member of the Kentucky Chamber and the executive director of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives. Before the Kentucky Chamber, he was an associate executive director for two not-for-profits where he led initiatives in workforce development, transportation, independent childcare, and several youth programs among other things. He was the chief legislative agent as well and worked with legislators at the state and federal levels on numerous policy and funding initiatives.
About the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce:
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is a member driven business organization whose principal mission is to advance the business interests of its members through leadership, civic engagement, promotion, support, and advocacy.
Date and Time
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Brownsville Events Center
1 Event Center
Brownsville, Texas
Fees/Admission
Single Ticket - $50 - Naming rights for the event and inclusion of logo on all event materials (title tier) - Opportunity for sponsor to speak at event - Two reserved tables with premium seating (16 tickets) - EXCLUSIVE: Front row, center seating at event - EXCLUSIVE: Featured in newspaper advertising for the event - EXCLUSIVE: Video or flyer advertisement produced by your organization to be projected to big screen(s) prior to keynote - EXCLUSIVE: Full page color ad in program - EXCLUSIVE: Host a tabletop exhibit with your organization’s handouts and materials near the registration area - EXCLUSIVE: One complimentary e-blasts to be sent out to 2,000 contacts - EXCLUSIVE: Organization logo and brief description with a link to your website represented on all e-blasts scheduled for this luncheon (Title logo) - Partner name and logo recognition on event webpage and all social media - Verbal recognition at podium - Recognition as Title Partner in press release - Company logo displayed on event webpage - Sponsorship mentioned in press release - Logo featured in all digital signage - Logo and name recognition on two 50” screens visible at event registration - Two reserved tables with premium seating (16 tickets) - EXCLUSIVE: Video or flyer advertisement produced by your organization to be projected to big screen(s) prior to keynote - EXCLUSIVE: Full page color ad in program - EXCLUSIVE: Host a tabletop exhibit with your organization’s handouts and materials near the registration area - EXCLUSIVE: One complimentary e-blasts to be sent out to 2,000 contacts - EXCLUSIVE: Organization logo and brief description with a link to your website represented on all e-blasts scheduled for this luncheon (tier 2 placement) - Partner name and logo recognition on event webpage and all social media - Verbal recognition at podium - Recognition as Presenting Partner in press release - Company logo displayed on event webpage - Sponsorship mentioned in press release - Logo featured in all digital signage - Logo and name recognition on two 50” screens visible at event registration - One reserved table with premium seating (8 tickets) - EXCLUSIVE: Organization logo and brief description with a link to your website represented on all e-blasts scheduled for this event (tier 3 Placement) - Logo projected to big screen(s) prior to keynote address - Recognition on event signage and program - Verbal recognition at podium - Recognition as Leading Partner on all communications, social media posts and press releases - Company logo displayed on event webpage - Sponsorship mentioned in press release - Logo featured in all digital signage - 6 event tickets - Recognition on event signage and program (tier 4 placement) - Verbal recognition at podium - Recognition as Sustaining Partner on all communications and social media posts - Company logo displayed on event webpage (tier 4 placement) - Logo featured in all digital signage (tier 4 placement) - 4 event tickets - Partner recognition on event page of Brownsville Chamber website (tier 5 placement) - Verbal recognition from podium as Supporting Partner - Program Listing (tier 5 placement) - Organization logo represented on all e-blasts scheduled for this luncheon (tier 5 Placement) - Logo featured in all digital signage (tier 5 placement) - 2 event tickets - Partner recognition on event page of Brownsville Chamber website (tier 6 placement) - Verbal recognition from podium as Contributing Partner - Program listing (tier 6 placement) - Organization logo represented on all e-blasts scheduled for this event (tier 6 placement) - Logo featured in all digital signage (tier 6 placement)
- 1 ticket per attendee (Open to members and non-members of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Title Partner - $25,000
