Summit Downtown, Inc. 2017 Event Sponsorship Opportunities About Summit Downtown, Inc. Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit business management corporation established to oversee all marketing and promotional activities for the successful growth of Summit s Special Improvement District. Why Sponsor a Summit Downtown Event Your support will help fund an event Summit community members look forward to all year while obtaining valuable exposure for your company. SDI promotes all our events on a variety of platforms, including posters distributed to and displayed at downtown businesses. Whether you are targeting business owners, baby boomers, or the illusive millennials, SDI can help you get there. Summit Downtown s Event Sponsorships were absolutely the best marketing dollars I spent in 2016! -Bill Johnson, Manager, Summit Regal Bank Summit Farmers Market Sundays Apr. 23-Nov.19 3,000 Attendees/week Wide Appeal Sponsorships Available: Summit Downtown Fitness Event October 22, 2017 Families with School-Aged Children Restaurant Week July 20-30, 2017 All Ages Wide Appeal Downtown Trick-or-Treat October 31, 2017 3,000 Children and Parents Summit Snowflake Stroll December 1, 2017 2,000 Women Ages 25-55 Horse and Carriage Rides Saturdays in December All Ages Wide Appeal
Summit Downtown Restaurant Week When: July 20 July 30, 2017 What: Foodies of all ages enjoy special prix fixe menus, special menu items, discounts, and more at downtown Summit eateries. Event also features a photo contest. Event now held in Summer to promote outdoor cafes and eating locally grown and produced foods. Major Sponsor - $1,000 / $2,000 -Banner across Springfield Avenue -Email newsletter to approx. 15,000 email addresses Supporting Sponsor - Four available at $500 / $1,000 -Logo/business name on advertising materials: Summit Downtown, Inc. website, email newsletter, social media posts, and news releases
Summit Summer Farmers Market When: 8am-1pm every Sunday, April 23-November 19, 2017 Who: Avg. 3,000 patrons/week What: With 30 vendors, it is widely regarded as one of NJ s best Farmers Markets. Shoppers from Summit and surrounding towns come to the market every week to shop for high quality foods and produce. Also serves as a community gathering place. 1 Sponsorship available Major Sponsor - $5,000 downtown business / $10,000 business outside of Summit -Banner across Springfield Avenue (if sponsorship received by April 10) -Monthly Summit Farmers Market email newsletter, sent to approx. 15,000 email addresses -Summit Farmers Market website Sunday Fundays at the Summit Farmers Market Blueberry Muffin, Salsa, and Pumpkin/Sweet Potato Pie Contests: Seasonal special events held at the Summit Farmers Market. Foodies of all ages enter their culinary creations for a chance to win Farmers Market Fun Money. Farmers Market patrons stop by the booth to sample the entries. Exposure to Summit Farmers Market Patrons for one Sunday. Pumpkin Painting: Children can purchase a pumpkin from any of the farmers or for $2 at the painting station. Paint and supplies are provided for free! Exposure to Summit Farmers Market Patrons for one Sunday. Sponsorship Details 1 Sponsorship available for each Sunday Funday $375 Summit downtown businesses/$750 businesses outside Summit Sponsors will receive: : -1 Summit Farmers Market email newsletter, set to approx. 15,000 email addresses -Registration page for contest -Poster at SDI table for two weeks -Sponsorship sign at Judging Table during contest -SDI and SFM website leading up to contest Blueberry Muffin Contest July 9 Salsa Contest Sept. 10 Pumpkin Painting Oct. 29 Pumpkin/Sweet Potato Pie Contest Nov. 12
Downtown Trick-or-Treat When: October 31, 2016, 2:30-5PM Who: Approx. 3,000 children ages toddler through high school and their parents What: All are invited to dress in costume and visit participating downtown businesses for treats. Major Sponsor - One available at $1,000 / $2,000 -A table at Lyric Park to hand out promotional materials to trick-or-treaters : Event poster, Lyric Park Banner, Summit Downtown, Inc. website, social media posts, any print and/or electronic ads, and news releases. Supporting Sponsor - Two available at $500 / $1,000 -A table at Lyric Park to hand out promotional materials to trick-or-treaters -Logo/business name on advertising material including Summit Downtown, Inc. website, social media posts, and news releases New! Summit Downtown Fitness Event When: October 22, 2017, morning-afternoon, specific time TBD What: This is a new event for 2017! Fitness studios will offer shorter sample classes for donations to a local charity. Health food and athletic wear stores will also participate. Major Sponsor - One available at $1,000 / $2,000 -Banner across Springfield Avenue -Event registration page -Email newsletter to approx. 15,000 email addresses -A centrally-located table where you may hand out promotional materials, collect email addresses, etc.
Summit Snowflake Stroll When: December 1, 2017, 5-9PM Who: Holiday shoppers and diners, men and women, mainly ages 25-65 What: Holiday shoppers enjoy a festive night out in downtown Summit. Stores will stay open late and feature their holiday merchandise, restaurants will offer specials, and Snowflake the Elf will be back distributing Snowflake Dollars. Major Sponsor - One available at $2,000 / $4,000 -Banner across Springfield Avenue -Email newsletter to approx. 15,000 email addresses Snowflake Dollar Sponsor 50 available at $50 / $100 -Sponsor name will be included on list of Snowflake Dollar Sponsors, displayed when Dollars are distributed. -Business name on Summit Downtown, Inc. website and inclusion in social media Caroler Sponsor One available at $750 / $1,500 -Sponsor the fantastic Victorian era carolers, and you ll receive signage at their performance place and a photo of them in costume with your sign. -Business name in all press releases, on SDI website, inclusion in social media. Horse & Carriage Rides When: Three Saturday afternoons in December Who: All ages, wide appeal What: Families come to downtown Summit to do some holiday shopping and dining while enjoying free horse and carriage rides through town. Three-Week Sponsor One available at $2,000 / $4,000 -Sponsor the horse and carriage rides for all three Saturdays and have your logo featured on the event poster. You ll also receive signage with your logo and business name at boarding stop for the carriage. -Logo/business name on -Sponsorship banner on carriage as it rides through town -Sign at carriage boarding stop One-Week Sponsor Three available at $750 / $1,500 -Sponsor the horse and carriage rides for one Saturday and receive signage with your logo and business name at boarding stop for the carriage. -Logo/business name on -Sign at carriage boarding stop To sponsor an event, simply fill out the sponsorship form and return to Summit Downtown, Inc. Have questions? Don t see an option that works for you? Please give us a call! 908-277-6100 admin@summitdowntown.org
2017 Summit Downtown Event Sponsorship Opportunities Please check off which sponsorships you would like and return this form to Summit Downtown, Inc. admin@summitdowntown.org fax: 908-273-9256 18 Bank Street, Suite 108, Summit, NJ 07901 Summer Farmers Market April 23-Nov. 19 $5,000 - Summit Downtown Business $10,000 - Business Outside of Summit Summit Farmers Market Sunday Fundays-4 avail. Blueberry Muffin Contest July 9 Salsa Contest Sept. 10 1 Available Pumpkin Painting Oct. 29 1 Available Pumpkin/Sweet Potato Pie Contest Nov. 12 1 Avail. Restaurant Week July 20-30 $1,000 - Summit Downtown Business $2,000 - Business Outside of Summit Supporting Sponsor 4 Available $500 - Summit Downtown Business $1,000 - Business Outside of Summit Downtown Trick-or-Treat October 31 Supporting Sponsor 2 Available $500 - Summit Downtown Business $1,000 - Business Outside of Summit NEW! Summit Downtown Fitness Event Oct. 22 $1,000 - Summit Downtown Business $2,000 - Business Outside of Summit Summit Snowflake Stroll December 1 $2,000 - Summit Downtown Business $4,000 - Business Outside of Summit Caroler Sponsor 1 Available $750 - Summit Downtown Business $1,500 - Business Outside of Summit Snowflake Dollar Sponsor 50 Available $50 - Summit Downtown Business $100 - Business Outside of Summit Horse and Carriage Rides Saturdays in December 1-Week Sponsor 3 Available $750 - Summit Downtown Business $1,500 - Business Outside of Summit 3-Week Sponsor 1 Available $2,000 - Summit Downtown Business $4,000 - Business Outside of Summit Total amount due: If your business is located outside the SID, but still in Summit, you may qualify for up to a 25% discount! For more information, please contact us:
2017 Summit Downtown Event Sponsorship Contract Business/Organization name (as you d like it to appear in print) Address City State Zip Code Email Business Phone Website Other Phone Sponsor signature I (above signed) signify that the respective organization agrees to abide by all event rules and regulations, to supply needed corporate logos and usage information. I understand that my sponsorship will only be reserved once my organization pays 50% of the sponsorship fee for each event we wish to sponsor and agrees to pay the remaining 50% no later than 2 weeks before the start of the event. I will in no way hold the event, its organizers, Summit Downtown, Inc., the City of Summit, its affiliates or third party organizations liable for any damages caused directly or indirectly by my company s participation. 50% of total due to reserve sponsorship. Remaining 50% due 2 weeks before date of event. Checks should be made payable to Summit Downtown, Inc. Please email high res logos as jpeg/pdf/png to admin@summitdowntown.org. If your business is located outside the SID, but still in Summit, you may qualify for up to a 25% discount! For more information, please contact us. Questions?