ANNUAL EBA FUNDRAISER
We are happy to announce that the Edmonton Business Association (EBA) DERBY FUNDRAISER is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2019, starting at 6PM! The event will bring the city’s business community together for an evening of fascinators, bowler hats, food, drinks, silent auctioneering and horse racing at one of the newest venues for entertainment, Century Mile Racetrack & Casino.
The Edmonton Business Association (EBA), previously the South Edmonton Business Association, is Edmonton’s oldest business association. Since its inception, it has been focused on the small business community providing support to Edmonton’s top professionals across industries. As a not-for-profit organization, the EBA relies on membership fees and local fundraisers to fund its many networking and educational initiatives in the city all year.
In 2019, our membership continues to grow, albeit at a slower rate than in previous years. To ensure we can continue providing the city’s small business community with relevant speakers, events and business opportunities, we need your help during our fundraising drive.
You can support in many ways, such as attending the event with your clients, friends and loved ones, becoming a sponsor, bidding on silent auction items, purchasing a fascinator or bowler hat.
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE EBA DERBY FUNDRAISER
Everyone (18 years and over) in Edmonton and surrounding areas is invited to attend the EBA Derby Fundraiser. Century Mile offers a high performing one-mile racetrack and is the premier destination for horse racing fans.
Your ticket offers you one special EBA cocktail, delicious appetizers, access to the silent auction and all the excitement of Century Mile. The EBA will also host a special networking event and introduce sponsors throughout the evening for you to meet. GET TICKETS HERE!
BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
No fundraiser would be complete without a silent auction! Sponsors are already donating some useful, exclusive and fun silent auction items for the fundraiser. When you attend the EBA Derby Fundraiser, you can bid on these items with a very generous offer! You can only bid on these items during the event and take them home with you.
BECOME AN EBA DERBY SPONSOR
Only EBA members have exclusive access to the many sponsorship opportunities available for the EBA Derby Fundraiser. There are various levels for you to choose from, that are derby themed. The top three sponsor levels include a bowler hat or fascinator that you feel best represents your brand.
Each level of sponsorship also can promote their brand through our various social media channels and our website. Below are the benefits of each level of sponsorship, all of which are very accessible for businesses of different sizes.
PHOTO FINISH SPONSOR - $1,000
· Six (6) tickets to the EBA Derby Fundraiser
· The sponsor will be announced during Century Mile’s feature race
· The sponsor’s name will be printed in Century Mile’s program as the featured race sponsor and distributed to all Century Mile derby patrons that evening
· The sponsor and two (2) of their guests will have the opportunity to have their photo taken in the Winner’s Circle
· Photo Finish sponsors can display their banner at the event with the option to have a staff, promotional table
· Sponsorship of fascinator/bowler hat
· The Photo Finish sponsor will be mentioned throughout the EBA Derby Fundraiser event
· Logo display at the event’s food table
· The Photo Finish sponsor will receive six (6) social media mentions, one (1) newsletter feature (mailed to 850 people) and (1) website blog post with recognition
· The sponsor will also have their logo displayed on the EBA website
· The Photo Finish sponsorship level is limited to two businesses only
RUNNER SPONSOR - $500
· Four (4) tickets to the EBA Derby Fundraiser
· Sponsorship of fascinator/bowler hat
· The Runner sponsor will be mentioned throughout the EBA Derby Fundraiser event
· Logo display at the event’s food table
· Three (3) social media mentions and one (1) newsletter mention,
· The sponsor will also have their logo displayed on the EBA website
FAST TRACK SPONSOR - $250
· Two (2) tickets to the EBA Derby Fundraiser
· Sponsorship of fascinator/bowler hat
· One (1) social media mention
· The sponsor will also have their logo displayed on the EBA website
DONATION OF SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
· Sign/place card at silent auction table
· Company mention at end of evening
· Option to include company information and business card for promotional purposes
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES
· Company mention at time of draw
· Option to include business card in the door prize for promotional purposes
BE A FASCINATOR/BOWLER HAT AFICIONADO
You want to help support Edmonton’s small business community but just cannot make it to the EBA Derby Fundraiser on September 27, 2019? Then, support us by buying a fascinator or bowler hat through our website. We’ll make arrangements to get your purchase to you.
What’s a derby without fascinators and bowler hats, though! You can purchase your fascinator or bowler hat online and have them for you to pick up and wear at the Derby.
Bowler hats and fascinators are being sold for $30 each (minimum) but since it is a fundraiser for the city’s small business community, we hope you’ll open your wallets a little more.
We’re excited about the EBA Fundraiser Derby and can’t wait to see you all there! The EBA and the small business community thanks you in advance for your support!
