Business Advocate is the monthly newsletter of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce that is mailed to over 7,000 of the state’s top decision makers. CEOs, legislators, the Governor and his cabinet, and local leaders all receive copies of the chamber’s highly acclaimed publication. If you are looking to market your company to those who have an influence on state policy, Business Advocate is the correct advertising choice.

• Back Cover: $600 member; $900 non-member (5" x 5")
• Half Page Ad: $500 member; $800 non-member (7" x 4 1/2")
• Quarter Page: $400 member; $600 non-member (3 1/2" x 4 1/2)
• Business Card: $250 member; $450 non-member (3 1/2'' x 2'')
• Place flyer in newsletter: $2,500 (8 1/2'' x 11'') *

* Price subject to change when postal rates change

Placement and artwork is due two weeks prior to the publication date. (ie. October artwork is due Sept. 15) The Advocate is printed 10 times a year with combined July/August and November/December editions. The circulation is 7,000. Costs are per issue.

Call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888 for more details or click here.

E-mail Blasts

The State Chamber’s regular e-mail updates have become an incredibly popular form of communication to over 6,000 state decision makers. If you are looking for a marketing vehicle that is delivered directly to the computers and mobile devices of the state’s top business leaders from all sized companies, then this is the perfect choice. Inquire today about this highly effective form of advertising.

• $400 - Advertising cost per e-mail blast (banner ad at top of e-mail)
• $700 - Advertising cost of two e-mail blasts (banner ad at top of e-mail)
• $1,000 - Advertising cost of three e-mail blasts (banner ad at top of e-mail)

(Please inquire about special pricing for additional advertising)

The organization purchasing advertising for the e-mail blast will provide the artwork. There is no set time schedule for e-mail dissemination. You are guaranteed that your artwork will be sent in the first available email blast. The circulation is 6,000.

Call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

The State Chamber’s award winning Internet site – www.njchamber.com – contains daily updates on chamber activities and programs. The site, which records on average 7,500 hits per day, includes continually changing updates on legislation impacting your business, and position papers provide in-depth analysis. You may register for events, purchase publications, take part in online chats and a whole lot more. 

• 1 month for $400 member; $600 non-member (banner advertising)
• 3 months for $1,200 member; $1,800 non-member (banner advertising)
• 6 months for $2,200 member; $3,000 non-member (banner advertising)
• 12 months for $4,000 member; $5,000 non-member (banner advertising)

The organization purchasing advertising for the Internet site will provide the artwork.

The site records on average 7,500 hits per day.

Call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Annual Business Directory and Calendar

The number one source members turn to when looking to utilize the services of fellow members – also available online. Advertising sold June to October. Goes to print October. Mailed in December.

Book Covers (four color)

• Back Cover - full page (7’’x 10’’) - $4,000
• Inside Covers - full page (7’’x 10’’) - $3,500 

Buyers Guide Section

• One page (four color) - $2,500
• One page (7’’x 10’’) - $1,800
• 1/2 horizontal (7"x 4 1/2") - $1,350
• 1/2 vertical (3 1/2"x 9") - $1,350
• 1/4 square (3 1/2"x 4 1/2) - $1,200
• 1/8 horizontal (3 1/2’’x 2 1/2’’) $775
• 1/8 vertical (1 3/4”x 2 1/4’’) $775
• Business Card: (3 1/2'' x 2'') - $400

Call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Legislative Directory

Complete guide to New Jersey legislators and members of the Administration. Published in December.

Cost: 
$5,000 - Back Cover
$2,500 - Inside Cover
$1,000 - Inside

Call Michael Egenton at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Legislative Breakfasts

Monthly breakfasts featuring legislative leaders.

Sponsorship Cost: $1,000

Call Michael Egenton at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Annual Open House and Reception

Open house for members and legislators. Held in June.

Sponsorship Cost: $3,000 (limited to 12 companies and one per industry)

Call Michael Egenton at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Reception held at the Library of Congress in Washington to honors members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation. Held in January following November Congressional elections.

Sponsorship Cost: $2,500

Call Jim Leonard at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Dinner for residents of New Jersey attending the annual CSG Conference. Held in August.

Sponsorship Cost: TBA

Call Michael Egenton at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Legislative Dinner and Awards Program

Dinner to recognize outstanding legislative and business leaders. Held in October.

Sponsorship Cost: $5,000

Call Michael Egenton at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Walk to Washington and Congressional Dinner

The annual chartered train ride and dinner is considered the premier networking event in New Jersey. Click here for full details.

Presidential Sponsor - $15,000

• Train car with authority to decorate it within Amtrak guidelines
• Hospitality suite at hotel – does not include food, beverage and entertainment costs; room rental only (Hospitality suites are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
• 10 round trip tickets for our chartered train
• A reserved table for 10 at the congressional dinner
• 5 tickets to a pre-dinner VIP reception with chamber board members and Congressional delegation
• Display of company banner in reception area
• Full page ad in dinner program
• Full page ad in attendance journal
• Display of company logo on projection screens in ballroom during dinner
• Prominent mention in the dinner program as a Presidential sponsor

Senatorial Sponsor - $10,000

• Train car with authority to decorate it within Amtrak guidelines
• 10 round trip tickets for our chartered train
• A reserved table for 10 at the congressional dinner
• 2 tickets to a pre-dinner VIP reception with chamber board members and Congressional delegation
• Display of company banner in reception area
• Full page ad in either attendance book or dinner program
• Prominent mention in the dinner program as a Senatorial sponsor

Congressional Sponsor - $7,500
(Formerly Train Car Sponsorship)

• Train car with authority to decorate it within Amtrak guidelines
• 4 round trip tickets for our chartered train
• 4 dinner tickets for the congressional dinner
• Name on co-op reception banner
• Full page ad in either attendance book or dinner program
• Prominent mention in dinner program as Congressional Sponsor

Legislative Sponsor - $5,000

• 4 round trip tickets for our chartered train
• 4 dinner tickets for the congressional dinner
• Name on co-op reception banner
• Full page ad in either attendance book or dinner program
• Prominent mention in dinner program as Legislative Sponsor

Reception Sponsor - $2,500

• Half page ad in either attendance book or dinner program
• Prominent mention in dinner program as Reception Sponsor
• Name on co-op reception banner

For more information on sponsor packages, please call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888.

Dinner Program and/or Ad Journal:

• Full page facing delegation member (Only Dinner Program) – $800
• Full page – $600
• Half page – $425
• Quarter page – $350

Call Kevin Friedlander at (609) 989-7888 for more details.

Everything Jersey: Business - Statewide Conference and Expo

On Oct. 28, 2008 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, the State Chamber and The Star-Ledger/NJ.com will host Everything Jersey: Business, a statewide conference and expo that features over 200 exhibits, multiple workshops, networking opportunities, prize drawings, speakers, and procurement specialists. This promises to be one of the best business shows in New Jersey. For sponsor and exhibit information, contact Carol Gabel at (609) 989-7888 ext. 111.

Sponsor Opportunities

$15,000 – Gold Package

Advertising Benefits

• One 3 column by 10 inch ad in process color in the Business Expo special supplement to be published in the Star-Ledger and online at NJ.com.
• An additional 3 column by 10 inch ad in process color to be published in the Star-Ledger at the sponsor’s discretion on or before October 28, 2008.
• The opportunity to submit a 150-word company profile to be published in the Business Expo special supplement.
• Enlarged logo in all advertising identifying company as Gold Sponsor.

Event Marketing Benefits

• 20x20 premium exhibit space with carpet, table, two chairs, identification sign and a wastebasket.
• Logo on all promotional materials, signage and handouts at event.
• Logo on sponsor banner to be hung in the exhibit hall.
• Opportunity to hang a banner in a premium location at the event.
• Opportunity to present an educational seminar at the event.

Additional Benefits

• Eight passes for exhibitor personnel and an additional 15 complimentary passes to the event.
• Link from conference web site to your site.
• An attendance list for post-conference follow-up.
• Recognition in Chamber newsletter as a Gold Sponsor.

Approximate value:  $34,500

$10,000 – Silver Package

Advertising Benefits

• One 3 column by 10 inch ad in the Business Expo special supplement to be published in the Star-Ledger and online at NJ.com.
• The opportunity to submit a 100-word company profile to be published in the Business Expo special supplement.
• Logo in all advertising identifying company as Silver Sponsor.

Event Marketing Benefits

• 10x10 exhibit space with carpet, table, two chairs, identification sign and a wastebasket in prime location.
• Logo on all promotional materials, signage and handouts at event.
• Logo on sponsor banner to be hung in the exhibit hall.
• Opportunity to hang a banner in the exhibit hall.
• Opportunity to present an educational seminar at the event.

Additional Benefits

• Four passes for exhibitor personnel and an additional 10 complimentary passes to the event.
• Link from conference web site to your site.
• An attendance list for post-conference follow-up.
• Recognition in the Chamber newsletter as a Silver Sponsor.

Approximate value:  $18,500
 

$5,000 – Bronze Package

Advertising Benefits

• One 2 column by 6 inch ad in the Business Expo special supplement to be published in the Star-Ledger and online at NJ.com.
• Logo in all advertising identifying company as Bronze Sponsor.

Event Marketing Benefits

• 10x10 exhibit space with carpet, table, two chairs, identification sign and a wastebasket in a prime location.
• Logo on all promotional materials, signage and handouts at event.
• Logo on sponsor banner to be hung in the main ballroom
• Opportunity to hang banner in the exhibit hall.
• Opportunity to present an educational seminar at the event.

Additional Benefits

• Four passes for exhibitor personnel and an additional 6 complimentary passes to the event.
• Link from conference web site to your site.
• An attendance list for post-conference follow-up.
• Recognition in the chamber newsletter as a Bronze Sponsor.

Approximate value: $11,750

Everything Jersey Exhibit Opportunities

STANDARD 10x10 EXHIBIT SPACE – PRICE: $895 per space.

Booth Includes:

• One 6 x 24 decorated display table (white vinyl top, 3 sides of pleated skirting)
• Two folding chairs
• One wastebasket
• Carpeting
• Background and side divider drapery 8 ft. high with 3 ft. side curtains
• 9” x 40” identification sign
• Up to four Exhibitor badges per 10 x 10 space
• Exhibitor listing and internet link in the official Expo website
• One business card sized advertisement

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXHIBIT SPACE – PRICE: $695 per space.
INCLUDES: All of the standard Exhibit Space features listed previously in the STANDARD OPTION.

MULTIPLE BOOTH DISCOUNTS: Deduct $50 from each 10x10 exhibit space selection if two or more 10 x 10 spaces are contracted for.

Electricity, telephone lines, and internet connection are not included in the price of a booth. A complete exhibitor package will be sent to all exhibitors.

Call Carol Gabel at (609) 989-7888 for more details.