Gala 2018 ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS HOLIDAY JANUARY 18, 2018 - SPONSORSHIP
The mission of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is to promote the establishment, growth, prosperity and retention of Hispanic businesses, and those entities, and persons that support them in the State of Maryland. 1 in 4 babies born in the US are Latino. There will be over 4 million Hispanic-owned businesses in 2015. That s 23% more than the last official Census release prediction. Hispanic Business Growth rate is 15 times the national average from 2012-2016. Hispanic-owned businessgenerated revenue is projected to exceed $661 billion this year an increase of $144 billion since 2012. 2018 Business Award Holiday Gala This year will be our fifth year hosting the Gala and we estimate about 300 business, community and government leaders to attend our main event of the year at the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, MD. There will be complimentary wine and beer through the entire evening. Our opening reception will feature delectable hors d oeuvres, followed by the awards ceremony during which you will enjoy a deliciously crafted three-course menu. The awards ceremony will feature the Chairman s Leadership Award, a keynote address by Baltimore City Mayor, Catherine Pugh, and the announcement of the winners of the MDHCC Business Excellence Awards in 9 categories.
Sponsorship Packages for the 2018 Gala Platino (Platinum) Sponsor $12,000 Two reserved tables of eight (8) in prime location at Gala 4 VIP reception tickets at the 13th Floor Table signage at Gala for your Company Verbal recognition the night of the event as a Platino Sponsor Listed in all Chamber publications including MDHCC Member Guide, website, banners, E-newsletter, etc. for one year 3-5 Minute Speaking Opportunity Product placement give-a-way for all attendees Diamante (Diamond) Sponsor $7,500 One reserved table of eight (8) in prime location at Gala 2 VIP reception tickets at the 13th Floor Table signage at Gala for your Company Verbal recognition the night of the event as a Diamante Sponsor Listed in all Chamber publications including MDHCC Member Guide, website, banners, E-newsletter, etc. for one year Oro (Gold) Sponsor $5,000 Reserved seating for six (6) in prime location at Gala 2 VIP reception tickets at the 13th Floor Table signage at Gala for Company Verbal recognition the night of event as an Oro Sponsor Listed in MDHCC Member Guide Exito (Success) Sponsor $1,500 (One Sponsor of $1,500 or 2 Sponsors at $750.00 each) Reserved seating for four (4) for One Sponsor of $1,500 Reserved seating for two (2) for Sponsor of $750 each Table signage at Gala for your company General Cocktail Reception & Toast Sponsor $1,000 (2 sponsor of $500 or up to 4 sponsors at $250.00 each) Verbal recognition during awards ceremony opening Toast 2 Tickets to event for Sponsor of $1,000 or 1 ticket for $500 Sponsor Attendee Gift $500 (3 Sponsor of $500.00 or up to 4 sponsors $250.00 each) Logo on attendee gift bag 1 Ticket to event for Sponsor of $500 Recognition on website, and social media VIP Cocktail Reception $2,500 (One Sponsor of $2,500 or up to 4 sponsors at $625 each) Nominees, Past Winners, Keynote Speakers and Board Members will have a VIP reception for an hour prior the Award Gala, light hor d oeuvres will be provided with a complimentary wine and beer bar. 3 VIP reception tickets at the 13th Floor for $2,500 Sponsor Special Signage at the 13th Floor Verbal recognition at VIP reception and gala Listed in MDHCC Member Guide Event Pricing $115 Member Ticket $40 VIP Reception at the 13th Floor $130 Non-Member Ticket Includes 6 Month Membership $1,150 Table Reservation for 8 People
2016 Nominees from the 2017 Gala Outstanding Business Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company (Winner) Alliance for Hispanic Commercial Contractors Tops in Cellulars UBER Outstanding Non-Profit CASA de Maryland (Winner) Highlandtown Business Association Umbrella Initiative Outstanding Small Business DelfinoCo (Winner) Britos Maids Service LLC Cool & Associates LLC Outstanding Legislator Joseline Peña-Melnyk (Winner) Brooke Lierman Maricé Morales Outstanding Professional Dr. Sonia Fierro-Luperini (Winner) Giovanni Delfino Sergio Dromi, MD Silvia Rathell Outstanding Educator Nelson C. Horine, III (Winner) Donna S. Avila Rachel Stenger Outstanding Corporate Partner BGE (Winner) Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Branch Rising Star Corey Sale Grunert (Winner) Jesús Eusebio Perez Julio Cervantes Raquel Shutt
VIP Cocktail Reception We invite you to join us at our VIP Cocktail Reception atop the historic Belvedere 13th Floor in one of the most elegant venues in Baltimore city. Your VIP ticket will include complimentary wine & beer, delectable hors d oeuvres, and an iconic view of Baltimore. This exclusive opportunity is available for a $40 upgrade to your gala admission ticket.
Photos of the 2017 Gala Photography courtesy of Legacy Photography by Beverlee