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2013Marketing

Opportunities

Advancing Business for a Stronger Community

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One of the many benefits Greater Mankato Growth (GMG) members receive is the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive marketing opportunities. To sign up for the marketing opportunities in this booklet, visit greatermankato.com/2013-marketing-opportunities and complete the online agreements for the opportunities you want. After you you have signed up for an opportunity, you will receive an email indicating we have received it and letting you know that the opportunitie is either “confirmed” or “in queue” for a drawing of all eligible sign-ups . If you fail to receive this email or have questions after receiving it, please feel free to call us at 507.385.6640.

GMG Marketing Opportunities Sign-up Procedure

Some Marketing Opportunities are limited. To be fair to all members, we utilize the following process:

2013 agreements submitted online through Nov. 1, 2012: Members who sign up by this date have the best chance of getting the 2013 marketing opportunities they want. All online sign-ups will be collected through midnight November 1, with a drawing held on November 2 for those marketing op-portunities where demand exceeds supply. Confirmations of the opportunities each business has committed to will be sent out in early November.

2013 agreements submitted Nov. 2, 2012 and after: All remaining marketing opportunities as of this date will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The marketing opportunities site will be updated continuously throughout the year, so you will always know what opportunities may still be available.

Affiliate Marketing Opportunities Sign-up ProcedureThis year you can also sign up online for marketing opportunities offered by GMG’s affiliates, the Greater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau and City Center Partnership.These opportunities are generally available on a first come, first served basis.

Contents

Greater Mankato Growth Opportunities Advertising Program Event Other Opportunities to promote your businessGreater Mankato Convention & Visitors Bureau OpporuntiesCity Center Partnership Opportunities

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Greater Mankato Online Business Directory Listings & AdsOur 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 direc-

tory. Only GMG member listings are “clickable” – with a link to your customized business page. Your 2013 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 the main page of

directoryAd 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 high level

category pages of directoryAd 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

advertising opportunitiesEligibility: All GMG members are eligible to sign up for the following advertising opportunities

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Hot Deals, Member Offers & ReferralsReach the target you want online with electronic coupons and offers. Hot Deals Feature - (included in your membership!)• Ability to add hot deals with this easy online coupon generator featured throughout

the Greater Mankato websiteOnline 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 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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Member Mailing ListPurchase an up-to-date list with mailing addresses of all current member businesses or representatives.List of Primary Contacts - $150• One time use of mailing list in spreadsheet form that includes approximately 800

representaives from GMG member businessesList of all Representatives - $225• One time use of mailing list in spreadsheet form that includes approximately 2,200

representatives from GMG member businesses

Quick Reference Guide This handy, printed business guide has the names and phone numbers of GMG mem-ber businesses, recognizes Buy & Build Greater Mankato partners and encourages consumers to patronize these businesses. This guide is distributed to more than 25,000 households and businesses in Greater Mankato, as well as GMG member businesses in the summer of each year.

Top Sponsor - $1,200 (8 available per year)• Four color ad in the guide (approximate size: 3.5” x 2.5”), promoting your business

in general (no offers)• Red bold listing at top of your business category (if more than one business in a

category is red, they will be alphabetized at the top)Secondary Sponsor - $600 (unlimited)• Four color ad in the guide (approximate size: 1.75” x 2.5”), promoting your business

in general (no offers)• Red bold listing at top of your business category (if more than one business in a

category is red, they will be alphabetized at the top)

Greater Mankato Member eNews (4 available per week)Promote your business and special offers in the Member-to-Member section of GMG eNews, emailed weekly to 2,000+ business representatives.75 Word Ad - $55 per week• Logo, 75 words of copy and a link to your webpage150 Word Ad - $110 per week• Logo, 150 words of copy and a link to your webpage

sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

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program sponsorshipsEligibility: Engaged level and higher GMG members are eligible to sign up for the following program sponsorships unless otherwise noted

New GMG Member Basket SponsorshipHere is a great opportunity to help welcome new members to GMG. Approximately 100 baskets will be presented each year.Exclusive Sponsor - $1,000 or donation of baskets/labor to assemble (1 available per year)• Logo on basket tag• Option to include product in basket

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Greater Mankato Young ProfessionalsThis 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 140+ individuals in the program, as well as thousands of others interested in developing, retaining and connecting talent in our community.Presenting Sponsorship - $2,000 (1 available per year)• Logo on materials promoting the program. Logo on signage 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. Logo in every issue of YP eNews (12 per year)

• One feature story in YP eNews with link to your website (100 words or less)• Name in at least 2 editions of GMG eNews• Live thank you at each YP event • Opportunity to speak at and/or host a YP event Program Sponsorship - $500 (4 available per year)• Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website• One feature story in YP eNews with link to your website (75 words or less)• Opportunity to speak at and/or host a YP event at your location• L thank you at the YP Annual Business MeetingEvent Sponsorship - $350 or provide food/beverage/space (20 available per year)• Logo on program page of GMG website with link to your website• Live thank you at event and opportunity to speak• Option to provide promotional offers or itemsat the event

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sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

Brian Fazio Business Creation ProjectSupporting and fostering innovation in our region is an essential part of business develop-ment. 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 pro-vide grants to these entrepreneurs.Presenting Sponsorship - $5,000 (1 available per year)• Logo with words “presented by” on all materials including:

• Electronic and printed recruitment materials• MN Valley Business feature about the program• Online program page 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 recipientsProgram Sponsorship - $1,000 (3 available per year)• Logo on electronic and printed recruitment materials• Logo in MN Valley Business feature about the program• Logo on online program page with link to your website

Greater Mankato Leadership InstituteReach 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 27 years. (May 2013 - December 2013)Presenting Sponsorship - $1,000 (1 available per year)• Logo on materials promoting upcoming class applications from May 2013 - August

2013• Logo on materials and signage used in every class September 2013 - December 2013• Logo in MN Valley Business feature about the program• Logo on online program page with link to your website • Name in at least 2 editions of GMG eNews• Opportunity to speak at and/or host a class sessionProgram Sponsorship - $500 (4 available per year)• Logo on online program page with link to your website• Logo on class materials• Opportunity to speak at and/or host a class sessionEvent Sponsorship - $350 or provide food/beverage/space for 40 (11 available per year)• Logo on online with link to your website• Recognition and opportunity to speak at the class session during lunch• Option to provide promotional offers or items to the class

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event sponsorships

Lunch & Learn SeriesNew! GMG has teamed up with South Central College to host a fall and spring series of learning sessions over lunch that will help you and your employees stay current, learn new skills and meet other business professionals. 40 - 100 participants expected per ses-sion.Series Sponsorship - $750 (2 available per year - one for spring series and one for fall series)• Logooneventmarketingmaterials• Logoononlineeventpagewithlinktoyourwebsite• LogoinMNValleyBusinessfeatureabouttheseries• Namein4editionsofGMGeNews• Livethankyouateachevent• Optiontoprovideahandoutorpromotionalitemtoparticipants

Eligibility: Engaged level and higher GMG members are eligible to sign up for the following event sponsorships unless otherwise noted

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Songs on the Lawn 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.Presenting Sponsorship - $2,500 (1 available per year)• Logo with words “presented by” as part of event title on event materials including:

• MN Valley Business feature about the event • Logo on 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 each event• Booth at eventEvent Sponsorship - $1,000 (4 available per year)• Logo on all event materials including:

• MN Valley Business feature about the event • Logo on online event page with link to your website • Banner hanging on Intergovernmental Center• Ads promoting event

• Live thank you and your banner hung at each event• Booth at eventFood Vendor Booth - $400 (9 available per year)• Opportunity to sell food at the eventGeneral Booth - $250 for (4 available per year)• Opportunity to set up a booth promoting your business

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Greater Mankato Business Showcase The 2013 Greater Mankato Business Showcase (held in April 2013) gives you the op-portunity to directly promote your products and services to the 500+ attendees of this popular annual event.Presenting Sponsorship - $2,500 (1 available per year)• 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 eNewsReception Hall Booth or Main Hallway Booth - $300 (70 available per year)• 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ skirted table and 2 chairs Ellerbe Room Booth - $225 (16 available per year)• 8’ x 10’ booth with 8’ skirted table and 2 chairs

sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame This is Greater Mankato’s premier business awards event (held 2013). Sponsors sup-port the growth of area businesses and receive exposure to 400+ attendees and thou-sands more via extensive pre and post-event promotion.Presenting Sponsorship - $2,500 (1 available per year)• Logo with words “presented by” on all event materials including:

• Event invitations• MN Valley Business feature about the event • Logo on online event page with link to your website • Program, signage and AV presentation at event

• Name in at least one edition of GMG eNews• Live thank you at the event • 2 tables for 8 near stage Event Sponsorship - $1,500 (4 available per year)• 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• Live thank you at the event• 1 table for 8 near the stageDinner Sponsorship - $1,500 (1 available per year)• Everything included in event sponsorship, with special identification as the dinner

sponsorVideo Sponsorship - Production of Video (1 available per year)• Logo on video• Name on program and AV presentation at event • 1 table for 8Table Sponsorship - $600 (40 available per year)• Name on program and AV presentation at event• 1 table for 8

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Greater Mankato on the Green Golf TournamentSponsors of this popular annual event (held Summer 2013) have premium access to more than 200 business representatives at the best business networking golf tournament in the region. New this year will be a morning 9 hole tournament, along with our traditional 18 hole tournement in the afternoon. 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.

Presenting Sponsorship - $5,000 for 2 years or $4,000 for 1 year(sold for 2013, available in 2014)Flag Sponsorship - $2,500 for 2 years or $2,000 for 1 year (1 available per year)• Logo on flag at each holeGolf Cart Sponsorship - $1,750 (1 available per year)• Logo on signage on 75 golf carts used in tournament • Option to have your business’s vehicle in the golf cart parking area Dinner Sponsorship - $1,500 (1 available per year)• Logo on signage at dinner• Opportunity to address golfers at dinner• 1 Tee or Green sponsorshipLunch Sponsorship for Morning 9 hole golfers - $1,000 (1available per year)• Logo on signage at lunch• Opportunity to welcome golfers at lunch• 2 tickets to lunchLunch Sponsorship for Afternoon 18 hole golfers - $1,000 (1 available per year)• Logo on signage at lunch• Opportunity to welcome golfers at lunch• 2 tickets to lunchBeverage Cart Sponsorship -$1,000 (1 available per year)• Logo on signage on beverage carts(s)• Opportunity to provide your own beverage cart• 1 ticket to lunchRegistration Sponsorship - $550 (2 available per year)• 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 lunchLeaderboard Sponsorship - $500 (1 available per year)• Logo on scorecard and leaderboard signage

Tee or Green Sponsorship for Afternoon 18 hole tournament only (Noon - 6 pm) - $275 (18 available per year)Logo on signage and oppurtunity to have an activity at your Tee or Green

Tee or Green Sponsorship for Morning 9 hole and Afternoon 18 hole tournament (8 am - 6 pm) - $375 (18 available per year)• Logo on signage and oppurtunity to have an activity at your Tee or Green

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Business Before HoursThis 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 100 monthly attendees and thousands more through our event promotional efforts.Presenting Sponsorship - $1750 (1 available per year)• 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 (11 available per year)• 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 info about your business and event• Logo and write-up about your event in eNews

Business After HoursThis 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 200 monthly attendees and thousands more through our event promotional efforts.Presenting Sponsorship - $2,500 (1 available per year)• 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 (11 available per year)• 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 info about your business and event• Logo and write-up about your event in eNews

sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

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Tour of ManufacturingGMG 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, the last week in October.Event Sponsor - $3,000 (2 available per year)• Full page ad (approx. 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 committeeHost - $400 (30 available per year)• Opportunity to host a tour• Name on the event website as well as listed on the tour map • Full page ad (approx. 10’’ x 10’’) in 47,000 newspaper inserts

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Greater Mankato Growth Annual MeetingThis event (held Spring 2013) is attended by more than 300 leading business representatives and promoted to 750+ GMG member businesses and their employees.Event Sponsorship - $850 (10 available per year)• 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 • Live thank you at event• 1 table for 8 at event near the stage

Greater Mankato Day at the CapitolSponsorship opportunities coming soon.

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sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

Greater Mankato Campus & Community FairGMG collaborates with Minnesota State University, Mankato to put on this event (held Fall 2013). This is your chance to welcome more than 2,000 area students and let them know about the products and services you have to offer. Some exhibitors also use this event to recruit employees, interns and volunteers. Presenting Sponsorship - $4,000 (1 available per year)• Logo on promotional materials. Logo on online event page with link to your website• Logo in MN Valley Business Magazine feature about the program • Logo on large banner hung prior to event at MSU, Mankato• Name in at least 4 editions of GMG eNews • Opportunity to place item or promotional flyer in event bags• 10 x 10 booth space at event with premier placement • VIP parking at eventEvent Sponsorship - $1,000 (4 available per year)• Logo on promotional materials. Logo on online event page with link to your website• Logo on large event banner hung prior to the event at MSU, Mankato • 10 x 10 booth space at eventPrize Sponsorship - donation of product/service valued at $300+ (8 available per year)• Logo on online event page with link to your website• 10 x 10 booth space at the event• Name on student marketing materialsBooth - $75 for members, $150 for Basic members, $250 for non-members (75 available per year)• 10 x 10 booth space at event

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other opportunities

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Greater Mankato Welcome Basket SponsorshipSay “Welcome to Greater Mankato” to new and prospective employees, visiting dignitar-ies and company officials or anyone else you want to impress!

Welcome Basket - $35• Includes products from local businesses and manufacturers - includes wine (can be

substituted with water)Welcome Bag - $20• Includes products from local businesses and manufacturers Verizon Wireless Center Suite RentalGMG members have the opportunity to rent the Greater Mankato suite at the Verizon Wireless Center to entertain clients and employees. Suite rental includes seating for 10 individuals and the opportunity to purchase in-suite refreshments. New events are an-nounced in the weekly GMG member eNews and on our website at greatermankato.com/suite-rental.

Business ConnectionOne of the greatest benefits of being a Greater Mankato Growth member is the connec-tions made with others in the business community and “Business Connection” makes it possible for members to connect in a whole new way. At its core, it’s a social media com-munity, but created just for GMG members with more flexibility than traditional social media platforms. Think of it as a virtual networking tool just for GMG members – one you can utilize 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To take advantage of this great benefit, visit GMGBusinessConnection.com.

General Features Available to all employees from GMG member businesses - (available to all employees of GMG member businesses - included in your membership!)• Postinformationandupdatesonyourbusiness• Startdiscussionsontopicsimportanttobusiness• Promoteeventsatyourbusiness• Addphotosandvideosofyourbusiness• Connectdirectlywithothermembers“News Post” Feature - (for those responsible for media relations for GMG member busi-nesses - included in your membership!)• Abilitytopostbusinessnewsreleasesandarticlesfeaturingyourbusiness,which

once approved appear on Business Connection, as well as GMG’s Website, Facebook Page and Twitter Feed.

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Biking & Hiking GuideYour Guide to Biking & Hiking in Greater Mankato is a comprehensive fold out map de-tailing more than 50 miles of paved trails and over 60 parks perfect for biking and hiking. Cyclists will appreciate the four suggested biking loops which feature our beautiful paved trails and our low-traffic, wide-shouldered county roads. In just over a year we went through nearly 10,000 copies of the Biking & Hiking Guide and as the interest in biking continues to grow in Greater Mankato, so will your exposure. Deadline for this opportu-nity is March 30, 2013.

Ad on guide - $200 (9 available per year)• Fourcoloradintheguide(approximatesize:3.5”x3.5”)promotingyourbusiness

CVB sponsorships

sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

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Mankato MarathonThe Mankato Marathon has grown to nearly 5,000 runners from 30 states and our race has evolved with unique additions like our Cheer Zones and the Sport Psych Team – the first in the nation. In 2013 we anticipate even more runners and spectators, causing the excitement to continue to grow. As a sponsor you’ll be associated with a premiere event that is receiving attention from participants and spectators from all over the country. Pric-es vary and include “a la carte” options. Deadline for this opportunity is April 30, 2013.

Platinum - $6,000 - $10,000 (4 available per year)• ComplimentaryBoothatSport&HealthExpo• AbilitytoInclude1CompanyIteminRunnerBags• 1ComplimentarySpaceatRaceFinishLine• InvitationtoVIPHospitalityRoomattheRace• 15secondcommercialincludedinannouncementsmadethroughouttheweekend• ComplimentaryentriesintoanyMankatoMarathonevent• CompanyLinkonMankatoMarathonwebsite• ComplimentaryCommemorativePrint

Gold - $3,000 - $6,000 (6 available per year)• AbilitytoInclude1CompanyIteminRunnerBags• 1ComplimentarySpaceatRaceFinishLine• InvitationtoVIPHospitalityRoomattheRace• 15secondcommercialincludedinannouncementsmadethroughouttheweekend• ComplimentaryentriesintoanyMankatoMarathonevent• CompanyLinkonMankatoMarathonwebsite• ComplimentaryCommemorativePrint

Silver - $1,000 - $3,000 (4 available per year)• InvitationtoVIPHospitalityRoomattheRace• 15secondcommercialincludedinannouncementsmadethroughouttheweekend• ComplimentaryentriesintoanyMankatoMarathonevent• CompanyLinkonMankatoMarathonwebsite• ComplimentaryCommemorativePrint

Bronze - $1,000 and under (1 available per year)• ComplimentaryentriesintoanyMankatoMarathonevent• CompanyLinkonMankatoMarathonwebsite• ComplimentaryCommemorativePrint

Other Opportunities Include: Sport & Health Expo Exhibitor, Finish Line Banner Sponsor, Cheer Team and Race Bag Inserts. Contact us for more information at 507.385.6660 or visit mankatomarathon.com.

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City Center SocialsThe bi-monthly City Center Socials are a free and open social gathering of City Center employees that attracts 60 - 90 attendees nightly. The Socials are loosely structured lively events designed as networking and casual engagement opportunities with City Center businesses and employees. They are hosted in City Center food and drink establishments, offer complimentary refreshments and drinks, and have attendance prizes including a pro-gressive cash attendance prize. Socials are a great way to showcase your establishment or engage with talented professionals in our community. Contact City Center Partnership with questions [email protected] or 507.388.1062. Deadline to sign up to host or sponsor City Center Socials is November 1, 2012.

Social Host - donation of refreshments and space (6 available per year)• Attract current City Center business owners and employees to your establishment• Opportunity to display unique menu items• Opportunity to display new/renovated spaces or new services• Recognition as host establishment on marketing materials• (if available) $50 Gift Card will be purchased as an attendance prize• Requirments:• Must be a restaurant/bar serving food & drinks• Offer free snacks of your choice• Offer free soda drinks• Provide event space• Must be located in the City Center and be a City Center Investing Partner

Social Sponsor - $200 (6 available per year)Host establishment may reserve the right to approve sponsors. Selection confirmation communicated after sign up deadline date.• Recognition/logo on marketing materials• Opportunity for tabling• Opportunity to display banner/logo• Other prearranged possibilities are possible

CCP sponsorships

sign-up for these opportunities at: greatermankato.com/opportunites

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Alive After 5This late summer free concert series in Jackson Park offers outdoor music and food to welcome families, employees and residents into the heart of City Center Mankato. The four night event held on Thursdays in August is an after work family friendly social gathering that attracts 1,500 - 2,000 attendees annually with its bold music selections. This event provides sponsors the opportunity to engage with a diverse cross section of individuals who already frequent the City Center. Contact City Center Partnership with questions: [email protected] or 507.388.1062. Deadline to sign up for Alive After 5 sponsorships is February 1, 2013.

Title Sponsor - $5,000 (1 available per year)Preference given to incumbents• Alive After 5 “Brought to you by…” recognition• Recognition/large logo on marketing materials• Nightly presence/tabling at all events• Opportunity to display multiple banners/logos at each event• Opportunity to host other attractions/activities at event• Opportunity for product exclusivity at event• Other prearranged opportunities are possible

Series Sponsor - $2,000 (3 available per year)• Recognition/medium logo on major marketing materials• Nightly presence/tabling at all events• Opportunity to display banner/logo at each event• Other prearranged opportunities are possible

Music Sponsor - $1,000 (4 available per year)• Recognition from stage on sponsored night• Presence/tabling at sponsored event on sponsored night• Opportunity to display banner/logo on sponsored night

Nightly Sponsor - $500 (8 available per year)• 30 qty - $5 Food/Drink vouchers for your customers or employees• Presence/tabling on sponsored night

Group or Organization Food/Drink Vouchers Bring your group or organization to Alive After 5 and provide them with $5 Food/Drink Vouchers. Participation limited based on projected attendance and will be confirmed and communicated after opportunity deadline. Contact City Center Partnership to sign up for this opportunity: [email protected] or 507.388.1062

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Sign Up Online Today!visit greatermankato.com/opportunities

and log in with your GMG business username and password to take advantage of these marketing opportunities.

Need your username and password?Have your business’s main GMG

representative contact us at [email protected] or 507.385.6640

orvisit greatermankato.com and click on “member login”,

enter your individual email at your business and your password will be sent to you

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1961 Premier Drive, Suite 100Mankato, MN 56001

phone: 507.385.6640fax: 507.345.4451

[email protected]