The British-American
Business Council, Chicago

Market Your Company through the British Christmas Gala

Become a Sponsor.  As a sponsor of the 14^th Annual British Christmas gala: 

* you are announcing that your company is aligned with the values and interests of the British-American business community;

* you are reaching a clearly-defined and targeted audienceyou are connecting with the British-American business community in an event that will be talked about and remembered;

* you are utilizing a global relationship that can help your company meet specific marketing goals and support sales objectives;

* you are complimenting the marketing, publicity and community service goals of your organization.

Sponsorship Objectives

The BABC Chicago wants to make sure you receive the most recognition possible for your sponsorship.  We will do our best to leverage your sponsorship in a manner that enhances your company’s brand, reputation and image.  Hosting the annual British Christmas gala for 14 years, the BABC Chicago  has the experience and knowledge necessary to orchestrate an elegant holiday event, which has become a tradition among the many premier Chicago companies and the British business community.  You can rest assured that this year’s annual British Christmas gala will be no different – well run, well publicized, well attended, and well worth your sponsorship investment. 

Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits:  CHRISTMAS GALA SPONSOR

Donate a silent auction item.  The 2008 Christmas Gala provides a unique opportunity to promote your company in front of more than 350 people, involved in the business and travel communities.  Or maybe you have a client who would benefit from the donating an item.  To make a donation, click on DONATION FORM.

How does Your Company Benefit by donating an auction item?
Sponsorships are designed to give participating companies a high level of visibility during the event.  Specifically, your company receives the following:

 * Opportunity to promote your company to a select audience in a festive setting
 * Prominent display of your donated items, along with your marketing materials
 * A listing in the gala's program book distributed to over 400 guest
 * Listing on the BABC Web site with a link to your Web site
 * List of tables purchasers/attendees after the event
 * Letter acknowledging your donation and its value for your tax records.

 What can you donate?  Just brainstorming, we came up with some examples:

* Sideline passes for any sporting event
* Tickets to theater in Chicago or London
* Tickets to college bowl games or March Madness basketball games
* Persona/private tour of a museum, city hall, stock market trading floor or any cool locale (in Chicago or London
* Bottles of fine wines or rare liquors
* Sing ‘take me out the ball park” at Cubs Park, 7^th inning stretch
* Private lunch with a “notable” in town
* Tickets for very popular music concerts
* Throw first pitch out at major league baseball game
* Use of a vacation home
* Autographed professional sports memorabilia
* British products (i.e. Harrods bears go over very big, Wedgwood products, etc.!)
* Just about anything you’d like yourself!  Or any kind of fun experiences!  Be creative!

Place an ad in the British Christmas Gala Program.  Get your message out to over 350 decision makers involved in US/UK trade, commerce & tourism by placing an ad in the gala  program book.  To reserve your ad space, click on Ad Reservation form.    Rates for BABC Members:

      o      $800   Outside Back Cover (7W x 10"H)

o      $500   Inside Front/Back Covers (7W x 10"H)

o      $200   Inside Full Page (7W x 10"H)

o      $150   Half Page (7W x 4.5"H)

o      $100   Quarter Page (3.5W x 4.5"H)