SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Expand Your Audience

In today’s crowded media landscape, standing out and making an impact can be challenging. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce offers powerful opportunities to elevate your organization’s message and connect with Chicago’s business community. Whether through high-visibility event sponsorships or thought leadership articles in our newsroom, we provide strategic platforms to showcase your expertise, engage with influential professionals, and strengthen your brand.

Leverage our extensive reach to connect with thousands of business and nonprofit leaders across Chicagoland. Explore the opportunities that best align with your goals!

  • Signature Events
  • Programs
  • Membership
  • Marketing
  • Board
  • Government Relations

Connect with our diverse network of professionals by sponsoring membership-driven initiatives. From Premier Luncheons to networking events at Chicago’s top venues, your brand can be front and center.

Premier Luncheons

Premier Luncheons are the Chamber’s monthly networking lunches at Chicago’s top hotspots. Reserved exclusively for the Chamber’s top membership levels, these invite-only, two-hour networking lunches feature curated seating, personalized introductions, and fine dining.

Host Sponsor

Requirements:

  • Provide complimentary, private section of venue for Chamber event, including tables and chairs, bar setup, and registration area along with a wireless microphone for brief remarks
  • Registration area for both the Chamber set, as well as a non-profit spotlight member to be highlighted
  • Serve a three-course lunch (typically $80 per person, all-inclusive lunch)
  • Provide a menu with 2-3 entrée options available for guests to select day-of

Benefits

  • Inclusion in the Chamber’s event marketing
  • Opportunity to speak to guests during brief, 3-minute remarks
  • Ability to collect guest contact information on site, via raffle or other creative approaches
  • Access to the event attendee registration list, including name, title, company, and email

Presenting Sponsor

Benefits

  • Inclusion in the Chamber’s event marketing
  • Opportunity to speak to guests during brief, 3-minute remarks
  • Ability to collect guest contact information on site, via raffle or other creative approaches
  • Access to the event attendee registration list, including name, title, company, and email

Business After Business

Business After Business events are the Chamber’s monthly networking happy hours at Chicago’s most exclusive venues.

Host Sponsor

Requirements:

  • Provide complimentary, private section of venue for Chamber event, including tables and chairs, bar setup, and registration area
  • Registration area for both the Chamber set, as well as a non-profit spotlight member to be highlighted
  • Serve complimentary appetizers and, at a minimum, wine and beer for guests
  • If available, provide in-house audio-visual equipment

Benefits

  • Inclusion in the Chamber’s event marketing
  • Opportunity to speak to guests during brief, 3-minute remarks
  • Ability to collect guest contact information on site, via raffle or other creative approaches
  • Access to the event attendee registration list, including name, title, company, and email

Presenting Sponsor

Benefits:

  • Inclusion in the Chamber’s event marketing
  • Opportunity to speak to guests during brief, 3-minute remarks
  • Ability to collect guest contact information on site, via raffle or other creative approaches
  • Access to the event attendee registration list, including name, title, company, and email

If interested in a membership sponsorship, please contact Gena Killian

Sponsor our educational and leadership programs to position your company as a thought leader. Engage with business professionals through seminars and panel discussions that offer learning and professional development opportunities.

Chamber Leadership Academy

The Chamber Leadership Academy (CLA) brings together senior executives from Chambers of Commerce across Chicagoland to share valuable insights and proven strategies.

Exclusive Sponsor COMED

Chicago at a Crossroads

Chicago at a Crossroads is a forward-thinking executive forum that convenes leaders, policy experts, and community stakeholders to address pivotal issues impacting Chicago’s economic landscape and the broader Chicagoland community.

Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: OLD NATIONAL BANK

  • Prominent logo placement
  • Opportunity to address attendees as an event speaker

Supporting Sponsors

  • Engage with C-Suite executives and elected officials
  • Featured alongside a prominent speaker
  • Exceptional brand visibility throughout the event

Individual Event Sponsor

DEIA Events

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s Community and Belonging Committee is a strategic leadership group, dedicated to embedding inclusion, belonging, and community impact across all Chamber programs and the broader business ecosystem.

Presenting Sponsor

  • Logo featured across event materials, marketing collateral, and social media
  • Opportunity to serve as a panel speaker

Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders Chicago develops the next generation of Chicagoland business leaders. For young professionals, it builds relationships, cultivates skills and talent, and creates an inclusive community of future leaders.

Sponsors

  • Growing program with mini board council for increased leadership opportunities

Emerging Leaders Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: MOLSON COORS

Fireside Chats (Quarterly) RESERVED: BAKER TILLY

  • Board member interviewed by an emerging leader

Circuit Program with Microsoft

  • Sponsor Options
    • Premium & Supporting Sponsor: $10,000 + $5,000
    • Singular Premium Sponsor: $15,000
    • Multiple Sponsors: $5,000 for participation in Fireside Chats or other events

UNITY Program Sponsor RESERVED: CONSTELLATION

  • Networking happy hour
  • Sponsor Options
    • Presenting Sponsor
    • Supporting Sponsor

Mid Market

Our Mid-Market Council helps middle market companies ($10 million – $1 billion in annual revenue) grow by providing educational programming, networking, and other resources.

Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: BDO

  • Set topics and focus for biweekly meetings
  • Actively define focus areas and provide input on programming
  • Speaking opportunities and logo recognition on all event collateral, including emails and newsletters

Supporting Sponsor RESERVED: BMO

Small Business

Our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to empowering small businesses by providing the tools and resources they need to grow, succeed, and drive local economic development.

Sponsor

  • Support survey initiatives and event announcements
  • Logo placement and speaking opportunities available

Technology Council

Our Technology Council supports the Chicagoland business community by facilitating education, connections, and other actions that enable businesses to better leverage technology to achieve their business goals.

Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: COOLEY

  • Chair the Technology Council and guide its direction and programming

Benefits

  • Influence the Council’s content and focus areas
  • Chair position with input on member participation and co-chair selection
  • Provide programming input for panels, events, and speaker series

Visibility and Branding

  • Premium branding at all Council events
  • Inclusion in press releases and social media announcements
  • Set topics for biweekly meetings

Supporting Sponsor RESERVED: WEST MONROE
Benefits

  • Active role in programming and focus areas
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Logo recognition on all event materials

Women’s Business Council

The Women’s Business Council aims to foster educational, networking, mentorship, and advocacy opportunities designed to support and advance women in both the business and nonprofit sectors.

Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: JPMORGAN CHASE

  • Set topics and focus for biweekly meetings
  • Actively define focus areas and provide input on programming
  • Speaking opportunities and logo recognition on all event collateral, including emails and newsletters

Workforce and Talent Council

Our Workforce and Talent Council brings together people from across sectors to develop strategies for creating and maintaining a skilled, diverse workforce.

Both councils

  • Fiscal year July 1st-June 30th)
  • 4 meeting and 4 groups a year

Presenting Sponsor RESERVED: MICROSOFT

Benefits

  • Influence the Council’s content and focus areas
  • Chair position with input on member participation and co-chair selection
  • Provide programming input for panels, events, and speaker series


Supporting Sponsor RESERVED: AON

Benefits:

  • Active role in programming and focus areas
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Logo recognition on all event materials

Opportunities for Host Sponsor

  • Set topics and focus for biweekly meetings
  • Actively define focus areas and provide input on programming
  • Speaking opportunities and logo recognition on all event collateral, including emails and newsletters

If interested in a programs sponsorship, please contact Emily Cooper

Align your organization with legislative initiatives and advocacy efforts by sponsoring government relations events and programs. Support critical conversations that shape the business climate, and gain visibility among policymakers and industry leaders.

Legislative Reception

Our annual Legislative Reception connects Chamber members with the elected officials, leaders, and policy makers who impact the future of Chicago’s business climate.

Leadership Sponsor

  • Logo on all promotional materials (emails, website, social media)
  • Recognition and 3-minute speaking opportunity during event
  • 10 tickets are provided to guests and logo is included in post-event correspondence

Innovation Sponsor

  • Logo on promotional materials and event signage
  • Recognition during the event
  • Access for up to 8 guests
  • Logo in post-event correspondence

Champion Sponsor

  • Logo on promotional materials and event signage
  • Access for up to 6 guests
  • Logo in post-event correspondence

Event Sponsor

  • Logo on event signage
  • Access for up to 4 guests

PAC Awards Reception

The PAC Awards Reception is the primary fundraising event for the Chicagoland Chamber PAC and is a great opportunity for Chamber members to connect with local and state-level officials.

  • The PAC Award is given annually to an outstanding advocate of Chicago’s business community

Past recipients include

  • 8th annual award: Monica Mueller, Motorola Solutions
  • 7th annual award: Patrick E. Cermak, Wight & Company
  • 6th annual award: Robyn Brown, Ingredion, and Rob Christie, Northwestern Memorial Health

Leadership Sponsor

  • Eight (8) tickets
  • Logo on promotional materials
  • Recognition at the event

Advocacy Sponsor

  • Five (5) tickets
  • Logo on promotional materials
  • Recognition at the event

Growth Sponsor

  • Three (3) tickets
  • Logo on promotional materials
  • Recognition at the event

Individual Ticket

If interested in a government relations sponsorship, please contact Carl Gutierrez

Enhance your brand’s visibility through customized marketing sponsorships. From digital campaigns to newsroom articles, these opportunities allow you to showcase your products or services to a targeted, engaged audience.

Marketing and Communications

Options

Dedicated Email

  • Reach 17,000 engaged professionals with a personalized email to boost your brand

5 Things E-Newsletter Sponsorship

  • Sponsor the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, featuring your logo at the top and your name in the pre-header
  • Reach 17,000 professionals with a personalized email to elevate your brand

Standard Ad Package

  • Includes a newsroom feature, 5 Things e-newsletter post, and social media posts

Website Advertisement

  • Place a banner ad on the Chamber’s popular website

Newsroom Article

  • Publish an article in the Chamber’s widely read newsroom

E-Newsletter Feature

  • Get featured in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, 5 Things

Social Media Post

  • Connect with potential customers through the Chamber’s social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X)

If interested in a marketing sponsorship, please contact Alex Krebs

Gain exclusive access to key business leaders through sponsorship opportunities with the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Position your brand alongside top decision-makers in the region, fostering high-level connections and industry influence.

Board Dinner

Board Dinners hosted by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce are formal gatherings designed for the Chamber’s board members and other high-ranking executives.

Presenting Sponsor

  • Speaking role and introductions at all Council events
  • Premium branding at all Council events
  • Inclusion in press releases, ads, emails, and web/social announcements

Host Sponsor

  • Logo on Chamber website, marketing emails, and social media
  • 3-minute speaking slot and on-site guest contact collection

Board Reception

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosts Board Receptions as exclusive networking events for board members, executives, and key stakeholders within the Chamber.

Host Sponsor

  • Logo featured in event marketing: Chamber website, emails, and social media
  • 3-minute speaking opportunity and on-site contact collection

If interested in a marketing sponsorship, please contact Jan Kostner

Sponsor one of our Signature Events, from annual galas to our largest networking event of the year, these high-visibility events provide unparalleled networking opportunities and a platform to showcase your brand to the region’s top business leaders.

Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner

The Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner is recognized as one of Chicago’s most prestigious business receptions. This event highlights the importance of civic involvement and reminds us that Chicago thrives with a fully engaged business community.

Leadership Sponsor

  • Preferred seating for 20
  • Logo recognition on all promotional materials
  • Air up to 30-second video/commercial during the event
  • Two tables for an exclusive cocktail reception (10 guests each) and 30-second company video

Benefactor Sponsor

  • Prime seating for 10
  • Logo recognition on all promotional materials
  • Air up to 15-second video/commercial during the event
  • One table for a cocktail reception (10 guests)

Founder Sponsor

  • Priority seating for 8
  • Logo recognition on select promotional materials
  • Logo featured in post-event marketing

Innovator Sponsor

  • Select seating for 8
  • Name recognition on select promotional materials
  • Listed on event marketing

Patron Sponsor

  • Seating for 4
  • Recognition during the virtual event
  • Post event acknowledgement

Annual Meeting of Membership

The Chicagoland Chamber’s Annual Meeting of Membership brings together members and supporters for a celebration of the vital role that commerce and industry play in shaping our great city. Join us as we honor achievements, spark new connections, and explore the exciting future of business in Chicago!

Leadership Sponsor

  • Preferred seating for 16 guests
  • Visible logo placement on two screens located on either side of the main stage
  • Company can air up to 1-minute video during program
  • Inclusion in all marketing materials pre- and post-event

Event Sponsor

  • Verbal recognition from podium during event
  • Visible logo placement on two screens located on either side of the main stage

Founder Sponsor

  • Prime seating for 8 guests
  • Verbal recognition from podium during event
  • 30-second video during lunch and on-stage sponsorship recognition
  • Inclusion in all marketing materials, half-page ad, and logo recognition in the digital program

Innovator Sponsor

  • Preferred seating for 8 guests
  • Logo recognition on event signage and on two screens adjacent to the main stage

Patron Sponsor

  • Name listed on select promotional materials
  • Seating for 8 guests

Chicagoland Chamber Golf Classic

The Chicagoland Chamber Golf Classic, also known as the ‘Best Workday of the Year’ amongst members, brings together business leaders for 18 holes on an award-winning course, pre-round access to the driving range, a BBQ lunch, unique gifts and prizes, and an awards reception that includes a helicopter golf ball drop raffle.

Presenting Sponsor

  • Two complimentary foursomes with a caddie (8 players)
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Exclusive opportunity to have branding across golf course signage
  • Exclusive hole sponsorship of the hole of your choice

Award Reception Sponsor

  • Exclusive Sponsorships
  • Two (2) complimentary foursomes with a caddie (8 players)
  • Logo on all promotional materials and at food stations
  • Present awards at Award Reception to contest winners

Beverage Sponsor

  • Logo on all promotional materials and signage
  • Branding on beverage carts and cocktail napkins
  • Opportunity to include a promotional item in welcome bags

Cart Sponsor

  • Exclusive Sponsorships
  • One complimentary foursome with a caddie (4 players)
  • Branding on golf carts
  • Logo featured in post-event correspondence

Gift Sponsor

  • Two (2) complimentary foursomes with a caddie (8 players)
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Opportunity to give remarks at the Award Reception and present awards for competitions
  • One (1) hole sponsorship included

Pin Sponsor

  • Two complimentary foursomes with a caddie (8 players)
  • Logo on pin flags for 18 holes
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Includes one (1) hole sponsorship

Halfway House Sponsor

  • One complimentary foursome with a caddie (4 players)
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Exclusive branding of the halfway house
  • Includes one (1) hole sponsorship

Floating Green Sponsor

  • One complimentary foursome (4 players)
  • Exclusive branding for the floating green contest
  • Includes one (1) hole sponsorship
  • Logo in post-event correspondence

BBQ Lunch Sponsor

  • One (1) complimentary foursome with a caddie (4 players)
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Logo featured in post-event correspondence

Driving Range Sponsor

  • One complimentary foursome with a caddie (4 players)
  • Company logo or name printed on driving range signage
  • Opportunity to donate an in-kind prize
  • Logo in post-event correspondence

Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Sponsor

  • One (1) complimentary foursome with a caddie (4 players)
  • Logo listed on all promotional materials and signage
  • Logo featured in post-event correspondence

Hole Sponsor

  • Name on promotional materials and on website
  • Opportunity for representatives to distribute promotional material and promote company at a hole
  • Participation a the evening reception
  • Name in post-event correspondence

The Exchange

The Chicagoland Chamber’s largest networking event of the year, The Exchange, convenes hundreds of local professionals from across industries to the iconic Soldier Field for an afternoon of targeted networking, invaluable insights, and delicious culinary delights.

Presenting Sponsor

  • Logo listed on all promotional materials including emails, web-page, and social media
  • Two exhibitor tables in preferred location
  • Exclusive access to event for up to 15 guests
  • Advertising on 5 monitors placed throughout the trade show

Event Sponsor

  • Logo listed on all promotional materials including emails, web-page, and social media
  • Two exhibitor tables in preferred location
  • Exclusive access to event for up to 10 guests
  • Advertising on 5 monitors placed throughout the trade show

Culinary Showcase Sponsor

  • Logo listed on all promotional materials including emails, web-page, and social media
  • Exclusive opportunity to brand the Culinary Showcase Sponsor
  • Advertising on 5 monitors placed throughout the trade show
  • Exclusive event access for up to 8 guests

Business Sponsor

  • One expanded exhibitor showcase in premier location with additional signage provided
  • Exclusive access to event for up to 6 guests

Innovator Sponsor

  • Company listed on select promotional materials
  • Larger exhibitor space, 20′ x 12′ in prime location
  • Admission for 4 guests

If interested in a signature events sponsorship, please contact Marianne Floriano

Current Sponsors