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Business @ Happy Hour

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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!

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!