2017 Hosting Procedure
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite100 Erie, PA 16507 814-454-7191 x-146 FAX: 814-459-0241 [email protected]Networks.
Getting to know the right person can be just what your business needs.
The Erie Regional Chamber’s business is to be an advocate for your company, creating a climate of growth and success that benefits all. Hosting one of the Chamber’s Business After Hours connects your company not only to the business and industry within its investment, but also to community and civic leaders.
Access to people. One more way to connect customers and community to your business.
Host Benefits
It’s easy and cost effective to host one of the 12 Business After Hours events in 2017. A one-time fee of $750 secures your date and provides you with the following marketing outreach to the key decision makers of our investor businesses:
Advertisement in ERIE magazine
Your company logo is included at least once in this standing magazine advertisement.
Cost of 1/6 page advertisement: $270
Notice in Currents
The Chamber’s e-newsletter is distributed to 4500+ subscribers.
Estimated value of each e-newsletter posting $200 X 2 = $400
Web Posting, www.EriePA.com
Your company’s logo, a 30-50 word description of your company and event details will be featured in the Business After Hours section of the website. Also, Business After Hours are included in the Chamber’s calendar as soon as they are booked.
Estimated value of web feature: $500
Erie Regional Chamber Database Invite
This is an offer exclusive to Chamber investors hosting a Business After Hours. The database is available only for Chamber sanctioned events and notices.
Value? Priceless.
Any other collateral produced in conjunction with Business After Hours overall program will include host logo and information.
How it Works
Each month an investor of the Erie Regional Chamber has the opportunity to host Chamber investors and guests at a Business After Hours. In order to aid the hosting business in their planning—and to maintain the integrity of the Business After Hours brand—the Erie Regional Chamber has developed the following guidelines for those hosting the event.
Host Responsibilities
As the host, the business agrees to provide the following:
to return the signed host agreement with the exact month and day along with payment;
to provide a 30-50 word company description with event details and a jpeg of logo at the time of booking;
to provide space for 200+ guests; attendance averages 250 at these events. The Erie Regional Chamber staff will work to secure a site with those businesses wishing to host an event at a venue other than their place of business;
to have the event professionally catered by a fellow investor of the Erie Regional Chamber; (approved member caterers list is attached) and all other vendors be an investor of the ERCGP;
to provide an area for welcome, name tags, Chamber membership banners, giveaways and/or prizes;
to have staff on hand to join Chamber staff in welcoming guests;
The Erie Regional Chamber does not require that alcohol be provided at the Business After Hours; however, organizations choosing to serve alcohol are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:
Alcohol must be served by a bartender. Groups of over 100 require two (2) bars;
Beer should be bottled rather than cans, or poured into glasses;
Glassware should be provided for wine, beer and other beverages;
It is also recommended that any organizational tours should be limited to 10 to 15 minutes per tour.
Erie Regional Chamber Responsibilities
The Erie Regional Chamber will: promote and market the company as part of its Business After Hours programming as delineated on page 1;
track reservations and provide a head count to the host two (2) days prior to the event;
work with the host to set-up the welcome area;
provide nametags and registration the day of the event. The registrant list will be shared with the host at the event; and
provide staff to help welcome guests at check-in. A representative from the Chamber can also provide an overview welcome to the event where the host is introduced.
A Few Tips
The staff of the Erie Regional Chamber are professionals who will work with you to see that your event is a success. There are a variety of ways to introduce your company to the Chamber’s membership network.
Offer guests site tours, free demonstrations, or product give-away;
Provide raffle prizes with a business card drawing—a great way to follow up with your Chamber network;
Send personal invitations to clients and/or vendors. The Chamber will track the RSVPs by having them respond to [email protected];
If your office space is small, try hosting off-site at a local restaurant or attraction or even co-sponsoring the event with a vendor or client.
To host a Business After Hours, contact:
Cathy Noble, Event Coordinator Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 100 Erie, PA 16507 814-454-7191 x-146 FAX: 814-459-0241 [email protected]
Erie Regional Chamber
2017 HOST AGREEMENT
MEMBER
ADDRESS____________________________________________________
CITY STATE___________ZIP_________________
TELEPHONE____________________FAX__________________________
CONTACT NAME
MONTH & DAY OF EVENT_____________________ TIME 5:00 – 7:00p
LOCATION___________________________________________________
FUNCTION DETAILS/BRIEF DESCRIPTION: (Include Caterer)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
I have read the requirements set forth in this document and hereby agree to follow these requirements. Failure to follow these guidelines without the written approval of the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership may result in cancellation of the event and a ban on hosting of future Business After Hours events. Please include payment, provide a 30-50 word event description with details and a jpeg of logo at the time of booking to ensure your date.
NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED______________________________
SIGNATURE____________________________DATE_________________
Return this form with payment and email a high res logo to:
Cathy Noble, Event Coordinator
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership 208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 100
Erie, PA 16507
PH: 814-454-7191 x-146 FAX: 814-459-0241
Caterers Approved for Business After Hours
As of 06/01/15 – (Subject to Change)
Ms. Tabitha Bemiss Ambassador Center 7794 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 868-9582 [email protected] Mr. Sean Nestor, GM Applebee’s Harborcreek 4002 Buffalo Road Erie, PA 16510 (814) 898-0150 [email protected] Ms. Tracy Bloss, GMApplebee’s Peach Street
7790 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 866-8210
Mr. Frank Merva, GM
Applebee’s West 12th Street
2911 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 838-1144
Ms. Brittany Yost
Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 2800 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 833-1116 [email protected] Mr. Kornel Miksa
Buffalo Wild Wings
PO Box 8302 Erie, PA 16505 (814) 868-9464
Ms. Marci Honard
Calamari’s Squid Row/Cali’s West
1317 State Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 459-4276
Mr. Kevin Camp
Colony Pub & Grill
2670 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 836-7600 [email protected] Ms. Danielle Vogt, GM Dunkin’ Donuts 7165 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 864-6769 [email protected] Mr. Michael Mock
Erie Maennerchor Club
1607 State Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 452-4731
Ms. Mackenzie Casole, Catering Mgr.
Famous Dave’s 7165 Peach Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 790-4205 [email protected] Mr. Tim Haring
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
680 Millcreek Mall Erie, PA 16565 (814) 864-1599 [email protected] Mr. Larry Franco Franco’s Cafe 1001 State Street #106 Erie, PA 16507 (814) 455-8008 [email protected] Mr. Bob Otis Giant Eagle 2501 W. 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 838-6990 [email protected] Mr. John Gigliotti
Gigliotti's Italian Restaurant
1325 State Street Erie, PA 16507 (814) 528-5209
Mr. James Vanderhoof, GM
Hooch & Blatto’s
8071 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 217-1140
Mr. Alek Hansen Jimmy John’s 515 State Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 315-9334 [email protected] Mr. Joe Perino JVP Culinary Innovations 3322 Maple Street Erie, PA 16508 (814) 450-7573 [email protected]
Ms. Lisa Slusarz, Dir. Of Catering
Lake Shore Country Club
5950 Lake Shore Dr. Erie, PA 16505 (814) 833-0894
Mr. Dale & Ms. Lynn McBrier
Little Caesars 3939 West 26th Street #B42 Erie, PA 16506 (814) 833-8880 [email protected] Ms. Stephanie Potous-Eaker Make It Fabulous 2605 Washington Avenue Erie, PA 16508 (814) 456-4323 [email protected] Ms. Melissa Schade
Max & Erma’s Restaurants
2078 Interchange Road Erie, PA 16509 (814)860-3332 [email protected] Ms. Valerie Bean Panera Bread 2501 West 12th Street Erie, PA 16505 (814) 833-9101 No Email
Mr. Kal Darres, Owner
Petra Restaurant & The Sunset Café
3602 West Lake Road Erie, PA 16505 (814) 838-7197 [email protected] Mr. Michael Haggerty Plymouth Tavern 1109 State Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 452-6210 No Email Mr. Dan Kephart, GM Qdoba 7165 Peach Street Erie, PA 165098 (814) 790-4915 [email protected] Ms. Debbie Fuller
Quaker Steak & Lube
7851 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 864-9464
Mr. Chris Sirianni
The Brewerie at Union Station
123 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16501 (814) 454-2200
Mr. Jeff Lawson
The Erie Club
524 Peach Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 455-1328
Mr. Chris Swiatek
The Kahkwa Club
3300 Kahkwa Club Road Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-1901
Ms. Jenn Weary
Valerio's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
715 West 29th Street Erie, PA 16508 (814) 833-2959
Ms. Hallie Johnston
Wegmans Food Markets
6143 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 (814) 866-6870 No Email
