Advocacy

DC Fly-In

Bellevue goes to Washington DC!  Bellevue Chamber members value this annual trip as an opportunity to communicate their business issues to our Nebraska delegation, while also interfacing with the associations, federal offices and personnel on issues important to the Bellevue-Offutt Community.

Date: May
Time: 2 days
Location: Washington DC
Presenting Sponsorship $3000 one only
Corporate Sponsorship $1500 limit 3

Inaugural Reception

Celebrate the election and re-election our public officials.  No more commercials, no more yard signs means it’s time to put it behind us and build bridges for the future of our community. This evening reception provides valuable interaction with our elected officials.

Event Date: January 2009
Location: Bellevue University
Entry Fee: $10.00/person
Projected Attendance: 150

Corporate Sponsors at $500.00
Benefits for Corporate Sponsor – Corporate billing on event signage; company listed on invitation; company featured in promotional materials developed for the event, in the chamber e-mail calendar; two event tickets; CEO in receiving line. Multiple Corporate sponsorships are available.

Legislative Reception at Governor’s Residence, Lincoln NE

An annual event that allows the Bellevue/Offutt Business leaders to travel to Lincoln for a sold out reception hosted at the Governor’s Residence. The purpose of the reception  is to  support our state legislators, staff and department heads and discuss the issues most important to our businesses and our community.

Event Date: TBD
Location: Governor Heineman’s Residence
Cost to attend: $50.00/person

Corporate Sponsor at $300.00
Benefits for Corporate Sponsor – Corporate billing on event signage; company listed on invitation; company featured in promotional materials developed for the event, in the chamber e-mail calendar; two event tickets; CEO in receiving line. Multiple Corporate sponsorships are available.

Legislative Luncheon & Candidate Reception

"Just because you don't take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." - Pericles (430 BC)  Every day our elected officials are involved in decisions that affect our lives. The candidate reception is an opportunity to hear a candidates platform and interact with them one on one.

Event Date: October 2009
Location: TBD
Entry Fee: $15.00/person
Projected Attendance: 100
Corporate Sponsors: $250.00

Corporate Sponsor at $250.00
Benefits for Corporate Sponsor – Company name on event signage; CEO recognized by the emcee; company featured in promotional materials developed for the event, in the chamber e-mail calendar; company materials dispersed and/or displayed; 2 complimentary tickets.  Multiple Corporate sponsorships are available.

Pancakes & Politics

The Pancakes & Politics quarterly political breakfast series  - sponsored by YOUR BUSINESS – features prominent speakers, policy analysts and political experts specializing on issues at the local, state and federal levels. This is a complimentary event for Bellevue Chamber members only.

Event Date: Varies based on speaker availability - Quarterly
Location: TBD
Event Fee: $5
Projected Attendance: 50 – 100

Presenting Sponsor $ 1000.00
Benefits for Presenting Sponsor:  Company name on event signage; CEO recognized by the emcee;  company display table;  company spokesperson to present a 3 minute company commercial;  company featured in promotional materials developed for the event, in the chamber e-mail calendar; 4 company attendees.  One Sponsorship Available.