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One of the many benefits available to GMG members is the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive marketing opportunities. Look below for details on the many marketing opportunities available in 2012 and click on the “sign up” button to select the ones you want. Advertising opportunities are available to all members, program and event opportunities are available for members at the Engaged level and higher.
Some 2012 Marketing Opportunities are limited. Members who signed up online by November 1, 2011 had the best chance of getting the 2012 marketing opportunities they want. A drawing is held on November 2 for those opportunities where demand exceeds supply. Confirmations of the opportunities each business has committed to will emailed in early November, after which time all remaining Marketing Opportunities will be available on a first come, first service basis.
Note: To sign up for most marketing opportunities, you will need to login with your business username and password. If you do not know your business’s login information, GMG primary business representatives can:
Download the printable version - 2012 Marketing Opportunities Booklet.
Looking for remaining opportunities in 2011?
view the REMAINING 2011 Marketing Opportunities
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This handy, glossy fold out printed business guide has the names and phone numbers of GMG member businesses, recognizes Buy & Build Greater Mankato partners and encourages consumers to patronize these businesses. This guide will be sent to more than 25,000 households and businesses in Greater Mankato, as well as GMG member businesses in March each year.
Sample - Printable
Top Sponsor - $1,200 (14 of 15 available)
- Four color ad in the Quick Reference Guide (approximate size: 4.125” x 2.2”), promoting your business in general (no offers)
- Ad on a Quick Link page of greatermankatodirectory.com for six months ($500 value). Includes your choice of a banner or square ad, each rotating with up to 2 other ads.
- Red bold listing at top of your business category (if more than one business in a category is red, businesses will be alphabetized at the top)
Secondary Sponsor - $500 (unlimited)
- Red bold listing at top of your business category (if more than one business in a category is red, businesses will be alphabetized at the top)
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Our Greater Mankato Online Business Directory is featured throughout our website, which receives 170,000+ visitors a year.
Member Listings w/ Link to Customized Business Page - (included in your membership!)
- All businesses in the Greater Mankato region are listed in our online business directory. Only GMG member listings are “clickable” with a link to your customized business page. Your 2012 membership level will determine your type and number of listings. See your membership description for more information.
Ad on main page - $150 per month, $750 for 6 months, $1,500 for year
- Banner ad or square ad, each rotating with up to 2 other ads on one of the sub-category pages of directory
Ad on category page - $100 per month, $500 for 6 months, $1,000 for year
- Banner ad or square ad, each rotating with up to 2 other ads on one of the sub-category pages of directory
Ad on sub-category page - $75 per month, $400 for 6 months, $750 for year
- Banner ad or square ad, each rotating with up to 2 other ads on one of the sub-category pages of directory
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Reach the target you want online with electronic coupons and offers.
Hot Deal Feature - (included in your membership!)
- Ability to add hot deals with this easy online coupon generator featured throughout the Greater Mankato website
Online Member Offers - (included in your membership!)
- Ability to promote offers you make available exclusively to your fellow GMG members in the member area of the Greater Mankato website
Business Connect - (included in your membership!)
- Ability to receive requests from other GMG members for products and services they need
Referral Report - (included in your membership!)
- Online report with detailed activity statistics for your online business directory listings, hot deals, member offers and more
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Promote your business and special offers in the GMG eNews Member-to-Member section, emailed weekly to 1,700+ business representatives.
75 Word Ad - $50 per week
- Logo, 75 words of copy and a link to a webpage of your choice
150 Word Ad - $100 per week
- Logo, 150 words of copy and a link to a webpage of your choice
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Purchase an up-to-date list with mailing addresses of all current member businesses or representatives.
List of Primary Contacts - $125
- One time use of mailing list in spreadsheet form that includes approximately 750 businesses
List of all Representatives - $200
- One time use of mailing list in spreadsheet form that includes approximately 2,100 representatives from GMG member
businesses
program sponsorships
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Lemonade Day Greater Mankato is a free, community-wide program dedicated to teaching children how to start, own and operate their own business through the simple and time-honored act of building and running a lemonade stand. The program begins in March, with various activities for participants, culminating with “Lemonade Day” itself in June. In the program’s first year, more than 500 kids participated with 200 lemonade stands and even stronger participation is expected in 2012. Be recognized for your contribution to help kids learn about business! This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Included in ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato
Sponsorships
In addition to the benefits outlined in each sponsorship below, ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Sponsors also receive:
- Option to provide one flier from your business for participant backpacks
- Option to serve as an official participant registration, activity and backpack pick up site
- Option to host lemonade stands at your location on Lemonade Day
- Optional employee volunteer opportunities
- Logo in the following materials:
- Entrepreneur’s Guide and Caring Adult Guide
- Lemonade Day Backpack and promotional event materials
- Lemonade Day Greater Mankato website with link to your site
- Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Facebook and Twitter pages
Lemonade Day Big Twist Sponsorship - $10,000 (1 of 1 available)
Official Presenting Sponsorship of Lemonade Day Greater Mankato
- Logo with words “presented by” paired with the Lemonade Day Greater Mankato logo dominant in all materials including:
- Entrepreneur’s Guide and Caring Adult Guide
- Backpack and promotional event materials
- Lemonade Day Greater Mankato website with link to
your site
- Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Facebook and Twitter
pages
- MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Electronic and printed recruitment materials
- Email blasts to participants
- Opportunity to include inspiring quote from company CEO on first page of Caring Adult guide
- Posters at workshops and presentations prior to Lemonade Day Greater Mankato
- Signs at every participant’s lemonade stand
- Logo and/or tag mention as presenting sponsor in all public relations materials and any ads provided by secured media sponsors
- Name included in at least 2 editions of GMG member eNews
- Opportunity to include inspiring letter from your CEO on first page of Entrepreneur’s Guide
- All benefits listed in the “Included in ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Sponsorships” section above
E-Blaster Sponsorship - $1,000 (sold for 2012)
- Logo featured as the sponsor of the “Helpful Hints & Tips Email Campaign,” with logo included on seven different email newsletters providing hints and tips for all participants
- Opportunity to include inspiring quote from company CEO on first page of Caring Adult guide
- All benefits listed in the “Included in ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Sponsorships” section above
Expert Sponsorships - $1,000 (3 of 3 available)
Share your knowledge with Lemonade Day Greater Mankato participants as an expert sponsor. There are three Expert Sponsorships are available: Marketing, Finance and Building (for lemonade stand construction).
- Provide copy and logo for the one page Marketing Tips Guide (included in backpacks and available on website)
- Option to offer workshop(s) for participants
- Opportunity to include inspiring quote from company CEO on first page of Caring Adult guide
- All benefits listed in the “Included in ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Sponsorships” section above
Contest Sponsorships - $1,000 (3 of 3 available)
Lemonade Day Greater Mankato has three Contest Sponsorships
available: Best Tasting Lemonade, Best Business and Best Stand. Each sponsorship includes:
- Logo on contest insert included in every backpack
- Logo on all signage related to the contest
- Logo as contest sponsor on contest page of Lemonade Day Greater Mankato website, with link to your website
- Logo on all mass emails related to the contest
- Opportunity to provide one judge for the contest
- Opportunity to provide contest prizes
- Opportunity to help us recognize the winner/finalists (for example, arrange a shadow day at the workplace)
- All benefits listed in the “Included in ALL Lemonade Day Greater Mankato Sponsorships” section above
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Reach our area’s current and emerging leaders by sponsoring this program that has been providing comprehensive leadership training with a personal, professional and community focus for the past 26 years (held September 2012 - May 2013). This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Program Sponsorship - $1,000 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on materials promoting upcoming class applications from May 2012 - August 2013
- Logo on class materials and signage used in every class September 2012 - May 2013
- Logo in MN Valley Business feature about the program
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
- Name in at least 2 editions of GMG eNews
- Opportunity to speak at and host a class session
Lunch Sponsorship - $350 or provide lunch for 30 (8 of 9 available)
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
- Recognition and opportunity to speak at the class session where you provide lunch
- Option to provide promotional offers or items to the class
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This professional development program for young professionals age 21-39 holds at least two events monthly. Sponsorship of the Greater Mankato Young Professionals (YP) program gets your business noticed by the 100+ individuals in the program, as well as
thousands of others interested in developing, retaining and
connecting talent in our community. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Program Sponsorship - $1,500 (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on signage at each YP event
- Live thank you at each YP event
- Logo in a MN Valley Business feature about the program
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
- Name in at least 4 editions of GMG eNews
- Opportunity to host an evening YP social event
Event Sponsorship - $350 or provide food, beverage, space, etc. (21 of 24 available)
- Live thank you at event and opportunity to speak
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
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As part of the state-wide Grow Minnesota! program, Greater Mankato Growth conducts face-to-face visits with area company officials. Be recognized as a regional sponsor of this retention and expansion program to help strengthen and grow our economy. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Exclusive Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Opportunity to include company brochure in information handed to executives at every visit
- Recognition with phrase “Greater Mankato Growth’s participation in Grow Minnesota! made possible through the generous funding of (your logo)” in materials for program including:
- Program page handed out at every visit
- MN Valley Business feature about the program
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
- Name in at least 4 GMG eNews editions
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Supporting and fostering innovation in our region is an essential part of business development. Through the Brian Fazio Business Creation Project, entrepreneurs compete to receive funding and support to develop and execute their dream in the Greater Mankato area. As a sponsor, you are instrumental in providing the very funding necessary to provide grants to these entrepreneurs. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $5,000 (sold for 2012)
- Logo with words “presented by” as part of event title on all event materials including:
- Electronic and printed recruitment materials
- MN Valley Business feature about your program
- Program page of GMG website with link to your website
- Name in at least two editions of GMG eNews
- Option to host entrepreneurs presentation event
- Opportunity to present grant award to recipients
Program Sponsorship - $1,000 (10 of 10 available)
- Logo on electronic and printed recruitment materials
- Logo in MN Valley Business feature about the program
- Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website
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Here is a great opportunity to help welcome new members to GMG. Approximately 100 baskets will be presented each year. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Exclusive Sponsor -
$1,000 or donation of baskets and labor to assemble (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on basket tags
- Option to include product in basket
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Help welcome potential new businesses and important guests to Greater Mankato. Approximately 50 baskets featuring local products will be presented each year. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Exclusive Sponsor - $1,000 or donation of baskets and labor to assemble (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on basket tags
- Option to include product in basket
event sponsorships
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GMG collaborates with Minnesota State University, Mankato to put on this event (held Fall 2012). This is your chance to welcome area students and let them know about the products and services you have to offer them. Some exhibitors also use this event to recruit employees, interns and volunteers. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Event Sponsorship - $1,000 (3 of 4 available)
- Logo on promotional materials, signage and online event page with link to your website
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Booth at event
- VIP parking at event
Booth - $75 for members, $250 for non-members (unlimited)
- 10 x 10 booth space at event
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This is Greater Mankato’s premier business awards event (held Fall 2012). Sponsors support the growth of area businesses and receive exposure to 400+ attendees and thousands more via extensive pre and post-event promotion.
This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $2,500 (sold for 2012)
- Logo with words “presented by” as part of event title on all event materials including:
- Event invitations
- MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Online event page with link to your website
- Program, signage and AV presentation at event
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Thank you mentions at the event
- 2 tables for 8 near stage
Event Sponsorship - $1,500 (3 of 4 available)
- Name on event invitations
- Name in MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Logo on online event page with link to your website
- Name on program, signage and AV presentation at event
- Thank you mentions at the event
- 1 table for 8 near the stage
Dinner Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Everything included in event sponsorship, with special identification as the dinner sponsor
Video Sponsorship - Production of Video (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on video
- Name on program and AV presentation at event
- 1 table for 8
Table Sponsorship - $550 (25 of 30 available)
- Name on program and AV presentation at event
- 1 table for 8
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Brand new event in late 2012! Expose your business and products to other manufacturers in Greater Mankato. Also, if you provide services beneficial to manufacturers, this is your chance to show off your business. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Booth - $150 (48 of 50 available)
- 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ skirted table and 2 chairs
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GMG collaborates with other organizations in The Economic Growth Collaborative of South Central, MN for this event. Open the doors of your business to show it off to students, potential new employees and community members during MN Manufacturing week on the last Saturday in October. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Event Sponsor - $3,000 (1 of 1 available)
- Full page ad (approximately 10’’ x 10’’) in 47,000 newspaper inserts
- Logo on website and all printed and electronic materials
- Option to have representative from your business to serve on committee
Host with Full Page Ad - $400 (20 of 20 available)
- Opportunity to host a tour
- Name on the event website as well as listed on the tour map
- Full page ad (approximately 10’’ x 10’’) in 47,000 newspaper inserts
Host with Half Page Ad - $250 (20 of 20 available)
- Opportunity to host a tour
- Name on the event website as well as listed on the tour map
- Half page ad (approximately 5’’ x 10’’) in 47,000 newspaper inserts
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This member networking event (held the First Tuesday of every month from 5 - 7 pm) is a great way to showcase your business to an average of 125 - 175 monthly attendees and thousands more through our event promotional efforts. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $2,000 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on annual schedule postcard
- Logo in MN Valley Business GMG member events schedule
- Logo on online event page with link to your website
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Privilege of selecting any month to host a Business After Hours event
Monthly Host - $550 (sold for 2012)
- Hosting a monthly event (host provides hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and tells attendees about business)
- Name on annual schedule postcard
- Name in MN Valley Business GMG events schedule
- Name on online event page with your logo and information about your business and event
- Logo and write-up about your event in eNews
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This member networking event (held the Third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 - 9 am) is a great way to showcase your business or organization to an average of 70 - 100 monthly attendees and thousands more through our event promotional efforts. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on annual schedule postcard
- Logo in MN Valley Business GMG member events schedule
- Logo on online event page with link to your website
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Privilege of selecting any month of the year to host a Business Before Hours event
Monthly Host - $450 (sold for 2012)
- Hosting a monthly event (host provides hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and tells attendees about business)
- Name on annual schedule postcard
- Name in MN Valley Business GMG events schedule
- Name on online event page with your logo and information about your business and event
- Logo and write-up about your event in eNews
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This event (held Spring 2012) is attended by more than 300
leading business representatives and promoted to 750+ GMG member businesses and their employees. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Event Sponsorship - $750 (7 of 10 available)
- Logo on MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Logo on online event page with link to your website
- Name on program, signage and AV presentation at event
- Thank you mentions at event
- 1 table for 8 at event near the stage
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The 2012 Greater Mankato Business Showcase (held in April 2012) gives you the opportunity to directly promote your products and services to the 500+ attendees of this popular annual event. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $2,000 (sold for 2012)
- Choice of booth location at event
- Logo on Business Showcase postcard
- Logo in MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Logo on online event page with link to your website
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
Reception Hall Booth or Main Hallway Booth - $275 (50 of 72 available)
- 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ skirted table and 2 chairs
Ellerbe Room Booth - $200 (17 of 20 available)
- 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ skirted table and 2 chairs
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Sponsors of this popular annual event (held Summer 2012) have premium access to more than 150 business representatives at the best business networking golf tournament in the region. In addition to the benefits outlined in each sponsorship below, ALL Greater Mankato on the Green Sponsorships include name on invitation and chance to put promotional items in player gift bags. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $5,000 for 2 years or $4,000 for 1 year (sold for 2012)
- Logo with words “Presented by” as part of event title on all event materials, including:
- Event invitations
- MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Online event page with link to your website
- All signage on golf course and in clubhouse
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Right to set up a promotional activity at putting green
- Table in clubhouse for display promoting your business
- 1 golf foursome, which includes tickets to social/dinner
- 4 additional tickets to social/dinner
Flag Sponsorship - $2,500 for 2 years or $2,000 for 1 year (sold for 2012)
- Logo on flag at each hole
Golf Cart Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on signage on 75 golf carts used in tournament
- Option to have your business's vehicle in the golf cart parking area
Ball Marker Sponsorship - $1,000 (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on ball marker given out to all participants
Dinner Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on signage at dinner
- Opportunity to address golfers at dinner
- 1 Tee or Green sponsorship
Lunch Sponsorship - $1,500 (sold for 2012)
- Logo on signage at lunch
- Opportunity to welcome golfers at lunch
- 2 tickets to lunch
Registration Sponsorship - $550 (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on signage in registration area
- Opportunity to hang banner in registration area
- Opportunity to greet golfers and hand out gift bags
- 2 tickets to lunch
Leaderboard Sponsorship - $500 (1 of 1 available)
- Logo on scorecard and leaderboard signage
Tee or Green Sponsorship - $275 (23 of 36 available)
- Logo on signage at your Tee or Green
- Opportunity to have an activity at Tee or Green
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Get your business or organization noticed at this family-friendly event featuring area bands and vendors that draws 500 spectators of all ages each Thursday in June from 11 am - 1 pm. This opportunity is available for members at an Engaged level and higher.
Presenting Sponsorship - $2,000 (sold for 2012)
- Logo with words “presented by” as part of event title on all event materials including:
- MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Online event page with link to your website
- Banner hanging on Intergovernmental Center
- Ads promoting event
- Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews
- Live thank you and your banner hung at event
- Booth at event
Event Sponsorship - $1,000 (1 of 2 available)
- Logo on all event materials including:
- MN Valley Business feature about the event
- Online event page with link to your website
- Banner hanging on Intergovernmental Center
- Ads promoting event
- Live thank you and your banner hung at event
- Booth at event
Food Vendor Booth - $400 (6 of 9 available)
- Opportunity to sell food at the event
General Booth - $250 (sold for 2012)
- Opportunity to set up a booth promoting your business
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