Santa Fe New Mexican - CONNECT
MAJOR EVENTS
Promoting the Community
• Is the management agent for such community-oriented programs as Leadership Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Chamber Opportunities Fund
• Supports numerous community improvement efforts such as
Plaza Clean Up Day
• Conducts ribbon cuttings, welcoming new and expanding
businesses to Santa Fe
• Supports the Bienvenidos volunteers, who assist thousands of visitors with information about Santa Fe from the Plaza booth, generously donated by First National Santa Fe 1870
Creating a Strong Local Economy
• The chamber operates the following committees and task forces • Economic Development: Centers around jobs and creating a
prosperous community for entrepreneurs
• Public Policy: Concerned with advocacy, legislative issues and growing the voice of business. Develops relationships with public officials to ensure business input and representation at all levels of government
• Workforce Development|Education: Works to improve the local workforce by linking academics, business and community to promote real-world learning, support partnerships, celebrate educational excellence, and coordinates the Every Day Matters attendance program
• Ambassadors: Welcomes new chamber members by attending ribbon cuttings and grand openings while enhancing the growth and development of the existing membership by recruiting new members
Chamber Marketing Partnership Opportunities
• Online marketing via santafechamber.com, which serves more than 10,000 visitors a month (contact Michelle at accounts@ santafechamber.com)
• FREE: online directory listing and 50-word business description
on santafechamber.com
• Option to purchase an enhanced listing with logo, photo or link to
your company website
• Online map to your business location
• Web banner ads available for purchase (contact marketing@
santafechamber.com)
• Marketing via our bimonthly eNews, which has a readership of
more than 4,500 (contact marketing@santafechamber.com) • New member listings in eNews and opportunities to advertise a
business or event in a “Member Spotlight”
• Events calendar
Legislative Reception (January)
The Legislative Reception connects business professionals with government policy makers. This is the largest legislative networking event of the year. Guests from all over New Mexico gather to enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Santa Fe’s finest restaurants while networking, connecting and advocating for New Mexico business. All New Mexico legislators, cabinet secretaries and the governor are invited. Booth and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Business Expo (April)
With more than 100 businesses participating and more than 2,000 attendees, the Business Expo and Job Fair is an invaluable resource. It is the perfect place to build connections with business owners and customers, as well as to build brand recognition in Santa Fe. If you’re looking for new customers, hiring, seeking advice, growing your business, job seeking or growing your network, you need to be there. Booth and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Business Awards (June)
More than 400 individuals, including VIPs, business leaders and community leaders, attend the gala to recognize business award winners. Award categories include Business Excellence, Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Green Business of the Year and Women Owned Business of the Year. Sponsorships are available.
Golf Tournament (August)
Players include business and community leaders from all over Northern New Mexico. Sponsorships are available.
Women’s Leadership Luncheon (October)
A panel of local women leaders from different industries and professions describe how they advanced to the top and built their careers with confidence. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Print Advertising
• FREE: alphabetical and business category listings in the
membership directory (distributed year-round)
• FREE: New members listed in the monthly Business Advocate
(distributed by the Santa Fe New Mexican)
• FREE: ribbon cutting photo in the Business Advocate
• Display ads in the annual Santa Fe Community Profile & Membership Directory and the monthly Business Advocate available for purchase
Personal Referrals
• FREE: business card or brochure display at the Santa Fe Chamber
of Commerce Resource Center
• FREE: radio interview on Business Matters, 1260 AM KTRC and
103.7 FM
• Phone, walk-in and email referrals to member businesses • Member-to-member discount program
• Rental of Chamber of Commerce conference room
Volunteering, Networking and Educational Opportunities
• Discounted or free admission to chamber-sponsored events • Business Over Breakfast, Business After Hours (monthly) • Legislative Reception (February 3, 2020)
• Business Expo and Job Fair (April 2, 2020)
• Business Awards Gala (June 4, 2020)
• Golf Tournament (August 10, 2020)
• Senior Lifestyle Expo (September 1, 2020)
• Women’s Leadership Luncheon (October 27, 2020) • Community Leaders Breakfast
• Leadership Santa Fe
• Chamber Committees and Task Forces
Ambassadors
• Chamber Ambassadors enhance the growth and development of the existing membership by recruiting new members and attending ribbon cuttings at new businesses.