BECOME A SPONSOR
Why Consider Sponsoring the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
Without support from companies such as yours, this festival, and the benefits it can provide to the community cannot be realized. Supporting the 2008 Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival facilitates an active recreational teambuilding event and serves to promote the Asian community and culture in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The Festival is an exciting event for the community, the entire family, paddlers and spectators alike.
Dragon Boat Festivals are held annually throughout the world and serve as a successful vehicle for corporate exposure and recognition of a commitment to support the community in which it is located and does business
Your Company's support as a sponsor for this annual event provides an opportunity to be involved in establishing a permanent recreational activity on the Cuyahoga River for residents of the Cleveland and Northeast Ohio community
What Will Your Company Receive as a Festival Sponsor?
Your generous contribution as a sponsor will guarantee:
- Exposure to the Northeast Ohio region as a company committed to investing in the surrounding community
- A well publicized 2008 Waterfront Festival in the Flats
- Public recognition of your company's support of the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival and the community it serves
Title/Club Sponsor
2008 - $20,000
2008 & 2009 - $35,000
- Exclusive naming rights for the event: "Your Company's Name" Presents: The Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival. Company name will be associated with the event title whenever mentioned, including festival banners
- Your company's logo exclusively printed on festival T-shirts
- Your company's name on boats: Cut vinyl 6' x 9' banners to be affixed on bothe sides of each boat
- Logo with hyperlink on www.clevelandragonboatfestival.com
- Logo on registration packets
- Logo/link on all email correspondence to teams
- FREE entry for two teams in race
- Signage (size to be determined) at designated locations throughout the Festival site
- Retail/Exhibit space on the Festival site
- Participation at the opening and closing ceremonies
- Opportunity for a company delegate to speak at the ceremonies
- Name on all trophies and race-day giveaways
- Name and logo on all print ads: press releases; newsletters; etc.
- Develop, participate and sponsor additional events over and above the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival
Payment installments may be negotiated for a 2-year sponsorship
Gold Sponsor
2008 - $7,500
2008 & 2009 - $12,000
- Naming rights for the Entertainment Stage, the focal point for music and entertainment provided during the festival
- Logo with hyperlink on www.clevelanddragonboatfestival.com
- FREE entry for one racing team
- Retail/Exhibit -space on the festival site
- Recognition at the opening and closing ceremonies
- A 1/4 page advertisement space in Newsletters distributed by all participating organizations
Silver Sponsor
2008 - $4,500
2008 & 2009 - $7,000
- Division naming rights: sponsor announced at each race heat and displayed on race schedule and results
- Logo with hyperlink on www.clevelanddragonboatfestival.com
- FREE entry for one racing team
- Retail/Exhibit space on the festival site
- Recognition at the opening and closing ceremonies
- A 1/4 page advertisement space in Newsletters distributed by all participation organizations
Bronze Sponsor
2008 - $2,000
2008 & 2009 - $3,200
- Logo with hyperlink on www.clevelanddragonboatfestival.com
- FREE entry for one racing team
- Retail/Exhibit space on the festival site
- Recognition at the opening and closing ceremonies
- A 1/8 page advertisement space in Newsletters distributed by all participating organizations
A Sponsorship Agreement will be developed and signed by both parties.
Thank you for your support!