Business @ Happy Hour
What is Business @ Happy Hour?
Business @ Happy Hour (B@HH) is typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, February through November from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Free to attend, this is a fun and relaxing environment for members and community leaders to get together to network. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!
2023 Business @ Happy Hour Dates
July 25, 2023
November 28, 2023
Hosting Business @ Happy Hour
About: Hosting a B@HH is a great opportunity to promote your business, gain exposure and provide a fun environment for the community to come out and network, make new friends and learn about our local business community.
Cost: $475 plus the cost of your food and beverages.
Scheduling: B@HH hosts are secured for the entire year each November and dates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The events department will secure dates for the upcoming year and will process applications in the order they are received. Be sure to submit your application in a timely manner as there is limited space available. The Chamber does not guarantee first choice of date selected.
Benefits:
BEFORE THE EVENT
- Company logo displayed on Happy Hour information published in Chamber e-newsletters
- Company logo prominently displayed on Chamber website homepage 2 weeks prior to event (1,500+ monthly visitors)
- Company name prominent in all media advertising
- Company logo included in dedicated email blasts with direct clickable link (distributed to over 2,000 recipients)
- Recognition on Chamber social media accounts and sponsors are togged in content featuring event (Facebook: 5,500+ followers, lnstagram: 1,400+ followers, over 2,000 combined followers on Twitter and Linkedln)
- Company recognized on website event page with direct clickable link
- Company recognized on event submitted to various community calendars across the web
DURING THE EVENT
- Facebook & lnstagram stories during the event, featuring your business and location
- Host will have the opportunity to distribute promotional materials at event
- Host will be given time in the script to address attendees during the welcome portion of the program
- Chamber will provide host with all the attendee business cards that are collected at the event
- Average attendance of 70-95 guests
AFTER THE EVENT
- Post-event Recognition on Chamber Social media accounts and sponsors are tagged in content featuring event (Facebook: 5,500+ followers, lnstagram: 1,400+ followers, over 2,000 combined followers on Twitter and Linked In)
Host Guidelines:
Please note the following guidelines when considering hosting a B@HH:
- Facility to accommodate a minimum of 70 people (indoor or outdoor depending on the season) and provide
sufficient parking. - Provide catering-quality hors d'oeuvres and refreshments including beer & wine for a minimum of 60 people. Water must be available.
- Provide at least 1 door prize
- Provide a table for registration
- The Chamber must be notified in advance for special requests such as performances, speakers, and other items.
- Cancellation Policy: 90 days advance notice required.
- Cost: $475 (must be paid in full within 30 days of invoice date)
- Host must be up to date on membership dues and sponsorship fees before the event occurs.
- The host must use the Chamber’s B@HH logo on any graphics created to promote the event.
Optional Ideas:
- Music: Consider including background music. It can energize the room and set the tone for your event.
- Live music (as background music) can be a great choice too.
- Have hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided by Chamber member food and beverage purveyors.
- For a full list of Chamber member businesses, please visit members.sanangelo.org/member-directory.
- Decorate the venue in some way to create a fun, warm, party atmosphere! Remember, this is your chance to showcase your business to the local community - have fun, be creative and maximize your exposure with your mixer!
- The success of your B@HH will largely depend on the promotion you do for the event. While the Chamber helps promote the event, we find that mixers have a larger attendance when the hosts do their own promotion as well.
Request to Host Business @ Happy Hour
Please click the button below to fill out the form to request to host B@HH. A member of the Chamber team will follow up with you to review your submission!