Unique Promotional Opportunities

YACC members are offered unique advertising and promotional opportunities throughout the year in the form of:

• Free announcements on the website “Member News” page
• Event hosting & showcase opportunities
• Sponsorship at B-to-B and B-to-C events, including logo visibility
• Advertising in the Community Guide and maps
• Announcements in Chamber e-newsletters (e-blasts)
• Custom banners on the Chamber website home and/or directory pages
• Holiday promotion support

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E-Blast Policy

The Yorkville Chamber sends periodic e-blasts to get news out to members in an efficient and timely manner. To control overuse and excess volume, content is limited to reporting Chamber news/events; however, opportunities have been created for members who wish to include their news in an e-blast.

Guidelines for E-Blast Inclusion

Members may utilize Chamber e-blasts as a cost-effective promotional medium that goes out to over 750 subscribers.

Your e-blast promo may include a link to your website or event flyer.

E-blast graphics should be designed and submitted in jpg format, using specs outlined below, to: membernews@yorkvillechamber.org.

The cost* to include a promotion:

In an upcoming scheduled e-blast (subject to timing of Chamber e-blast schedule)

• $25 for a click-through banner (up to 175 pixels wide x up to 175 pixels high)
• $50 for a half page promotion (360 pixels wide x up to 540 pixels high)
• $75 for a full page promotion (600 pixels wide x up to 900 pixels high)

In your own exclusive e-blast

• $100 for an exclusive e-blast with YOUR SUBJECT LINE & YOUR INFORMATION ONLY, sent within 1-2 days of receipt or on your date of choice. (Please include a subject line for your exclusive e-blast… remember, a good subject line helps get your e-mail opened!)
• Exclusive e-blasts may be repeated once at half price

*PREMIER MEMBERS & NON-PROFIT MEMBERS receive a 20% discount on e-blast promotions.

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Non-Profit News

Once a month the Chamber sends out a “Non-Profit News” e-blast as a FREE benefit to non-profit YACC members. Submission deadline is the 10th of each month; the e-blast is sent on or around the 15th. (Text format only; above e-blast promo fees may apply to include graphics.) Send in text format to: membernews@yorkvillechamber.org.

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Website Member News Page

All members are encouraged to announce their news and job postings for FREE on the Chamber website “Member News” page. Use this feature to announce news (events and activities, sales, specials, awards, job postings, etc.). Send information in text format to: membernews@yorkvillechamber.org.

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Website Visibility: Banner Information

Promote your business on the home page or directory pages:

$140/quarter or $500/year

BANNER SPECS
230 pixels (w) x 120 pixels (h)
Banner graphics must be submitted in good quality jpg format (min. 72 dpi)
Banners will function as click-through links to your website

HOME PAGE
Full-color banners appear in a row on the home page; left-to-right order shuffles as page is refreshed
(max. of 4 banners displayed on Home Page)

MEMBER DIRECTORY PAGES
Banners appear on right column of pages associated with the directory, including Leads Group rosters; top to bottom order shuffles as page is refreshed
(max. of 6 banners displayed on Directory)

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

RIGHT-OF-FIRST REFUSAL IS OFFERED FOR RENEWING BANNERS

PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Community Guides

The Chamber commissions the publication of an annual Yorkville Community Guide. The full-color guide is available at business locations throughout Yorkville and is also distributed via direct mail to all residents and businesses in the 60560 zip code. Electronically, the guide may be accessed and read from the home page of the Yorkville Chamber website.

For information, please contact Positive Media Solutions at 630-553-7510.

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Hosting & Showcase Opportunities

• Business over Coffee
  Each month, two businesses may “host” (no cost) which includes setting up a display, handing out promo materials, and giving a 5 minute presentation. Hosts each provide a door prize gift basket for a business card drawing.  More
• Biz Boo! Business Trick-or-Treat
  This event is designed to attract hundreds of families to the doorsteps of local businesses. Showcase at your own business, or set up a free table at a “concentrated trick-or-treating” site. Watch the October calendar for event details.
• Luncheons
  Each month, hosts and sponsors provide hand-outs and are given the opportunity to talk about their businesses. More
• Golf Outing
  Hole sponsors set up tables/displays and interact with golfers. Watch the September calendar for event details.
• Chamber Network Nights
  Businesses may host network night events, generally held from 5-7pm. There is no fee to host; ask the Chamber about reserving a date.
• Ribbon Cuttings
  Newly opened, relocated, or remodeled businesses are eligible to host a free ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber. No fee; the Chamber will provide scissors, ribbon, and photographer. A press release will be sent to local media and published on the Chamber’s social media page and in an e-blast.

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Event Sponsorship

Annual opportunities for visibility at events include:

• Annual Membership Dinner – February
• Trivia Night – April
• River Fest – July
• New Teacher Breakfast – August
• Annual Golf Outing – September
• Biz Boo! Halloween Business Trick or Treat – October

Levels for each event are announced as dates approach.

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Holiday Promotions

As the holidays approach with Small Business Saturday, Shop Small, Shop Local, and Black Friday campaigns, along with open houses, events and holiday specials… rather than create yet another activity the Chamber will offer free help to its member businesses to promote their holiday events. Watch e-blasts for details on how to submit.