2011 Investor Benefits
Investor Membership Levels*
• $50,000 - Up
• $20,000 - $49,000
• $10,000 - $19,999
• $7,500 - $9,999
• $5,000 - $7,499
• $2,500 - $4,999
• $1,000 - $2,499
• $250 – Special Entrepreneurship Level
*Investors will be recognized for all contributions to LVEDC beyond the Membership Level in our Annual Report and on our website for funding including sponsorships, advertising, Southside Bethlehem Keystone Innovation Zone, Office of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, and Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative.
To discuss your investment in LVEDC for 2011, please contact Bob Bilheimer at 610.266.7665 or bbilheimer@lehighvalley.org
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$1,000 - $2,499 Level Investors
- Exclusive Event Invitations and Networking Opportunities – all members are entitled to attend monthly events held each year to educate and inform the business community on issues related to doing business in the region including:
- LVEDC Annual Investors’ Meetings (January)
- LVEDC Investor Appreciation Meetings (June)
- LVEDC’s Legislative and Government Relations meetings (Quarterly)
- Committee Participation - Opportunity to serve on one of the 8 standing Committees for LVEDC that help steer and achieve the mission and strategic direction of LVEDC to improve the regional economy of the Lehigh Valley.
- Directory & Referral Guide Listing - Company recognition and link to your site in the online investor directory and referral guide* including company name, location, contact information and a brief description. (*available with launch of our new website in December 2010)
- Exclusive Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities – See page 6 of this document
- Legislative Access – you will receive access to our federal and state legislators and local government officials through our Legislative and Government Relations meetings, specific requests and queries to our staff, including on issues related to revitalization, transportation, workforce, business tax, and permitting
- Premier access to Lehigh Valley business news – you will have special access to receive LVEDC’s news and information first, as well as information regarding grants, loans and other financing available to our region
- Professional Consultation – you will have access to our expertise on staff regarding economic development resources
- LVEDC E-newsletter – Receive LVEDC E-newsletter monthly
- Social Media – Opportunity to post your news to LVEDC’s LinkedIn page
- Investor Recognition Wall - Company listing on LVEDC “Investor Recognition Wall” in our office
- Annual Report – Company recognition in our Annual Report distributed to all investors, as well as 200 prospective investors each year
- LVEDC Member Sticker - Upon initially joining the LVEDC, you will receive a window sticker to display in your office. Annual updates will be issued upon renewal. The window sticker shows your commitment to the region and its success.
Additional Benefits for Financial Institutions
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- Referral List – inclusion on our referral list for clients seeking a conventional lending or a banking relationship.
- Lehigh Valley Lenders Network - When available, you will have access to the Lehigh Valley Lenders Network to review deals requiring a commercial lender and submit deals needing economic development resources. Projects would be submitted by our organization and other participating Lehigh Valley economic development organizations and potentially associated professional entities (i.e. member Real Estate Brokers)
- Financing Programs Updates – You will be provided updated information on all complementary financing programs available through the State and SBA.
- Finance Events – You will be given free attendance to any LVEDC finance related conferences / seminars.
- Service Opportunities - You will be given the opportunity to serve on our Lehigh Valley Finance Task Force.
$250 Special Entrepreneurship Level
This introductory level is available for start-up companies in the region. Specific criteria for joining LVEDC at this level can be discussed with Bob Bilheimer directly.
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
$2,500-$4,999 Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 1 issue of the LVEDC E-newsletter
- Sent to an average of 525 business contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
3. Enhanced Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
*One Time Benefit: Company Profile – In the year that you move up to or join the $2,500 level, LVEDC will write one (1) Feature profile story for use in LVEDC’s investor
E-newsletter with photography/art
- Profile story posted on LVEDC’s Blog and copy provided to company (story will be written and published at a time convenient to you and LVEDC)
$5,000-$7,499 Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 1 issue of either the LVEDC Investor E-newsletter a year
- Sent to an average of 525 business contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
*One Time Benefit: Business Cultivation Event – Ability to host a member-to-member event that LVEDC will promote via website, e-news and social media in the year that you join this level. Suggested events include a seminar or open house.
$7,500- $9,999 Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 2 issues of the LVEDC Investor E-newsletter a year
- Sent to an average of 525 investor contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
- LVEDC Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Complimentary sponsorship at the “Silver Sponsor” level for the Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting (value $1,000)
- Web Site Ad - Complimentary ad placement on LVEDC website or other available area of your choosing for 1 month
$10,000-$19,999 Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 2 issues of the LVEDC Investor E-newsletter a year
- Sent to an average of 525 investor contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
- Annual Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Annual Meeting “Gold Sponsor” (value $1,500); January 2012 Meeting
- LVEDC Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Complimentary sponsorship at the “Gold Sponsor” level for the Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting (value $1,500)
- Web Site Ad - Complimentary ad placement on LVEDC website in available area of your choosing for 3 months
- Enhanced Annual Report Listing - company logo included with listing
$20,000- $49,999 Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 2 issues of the LVEDC Investor E-newsletter a year
- Sent to an average of 525 investor contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus an inclusion of an image.
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
- Annual Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Annual Investors’ Meeting “Platinum Sponsor” (value $2,500); January 2012 Meeting
- LVEDC Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Complimentary sponsorship at the “Platinum Sponsor” level for the Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting (value $2,500)
- Web Site Ad - Complimentary ad placement on LVEDC website in available area of your choosing for 6 months
- Enhanced Annual Report Listing - company logo included with listing
$50,000+ Level Investors
- Entitled to all contributing member benefits as listed in the introductory level
- E-newsletter ad – Complimentary sponsorship of 2 issues of the LVEDC Investor E-newsletter a year
- Sent to an average of 525 investor contacts a month
- 30% average of E-newsletters opened
- 8% average click through rate per month
- Premier Directory & Referral Guide Listing – including previous entitlements plus a longer description paragraph and social media contact information.
- Investor Recognition Wall – Premier listing - LVEDC “Investor Recognition Wall” in our office
- Annual Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Annual Investors’ Meeting “Platinum Sponsor” (value $2,500); January 2011 Meeting
- LVEDC Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting Event Sponsorship Recognition - Complimentary sponsorship at the “Platinum Sponsor” level for the Mid-Year Investor Appreciation Meeting (value $2,500)
- Networking lunch - Your business/organization will be provided the opportunity to participate in (1) annual Senior Staff networking luncheon to ensure continuity and cooperation.
- Enhanced Annual Report Listing - company logo included with listing
- Other specific entitlements can be discussed based on your business needs.