The World Chamber of Commerce (the "WCC") will host its first Annual Meet the
World in Atlanta Symposium, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, concluding with the International Trade Heroes Awards Fundraising Gala, at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead. This will be an extraordinary and truly international two day event, providing a great opportunity to network with hundreds of prominent global leaders, business executives, and dignitaries from several countries of the world. Additionally, the WCC Gala will contribute proceeds to a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims.”

Who should attend, become a Sponsor, or co organizer?

Both United States and international businesses, organizations, professionals and other induviduals interested in becoming more profitable and succesfull in today’s global ecomomy.

Participating at the WCC Meet the World in Atlanta Symposium and the International Trade Heroes Awards Fundraising Gala will garner significant exposure for your business and organization interested in developing and supporting international trade.

As a sponsor of the WCC event, you will have a unique opportunity to make valuable connections, build new networking, and promote your business.
Furthermore, your tax deductible contributions will benefit a humanitarian cause supporting organizations that assist victims of human trafficking.

Several sponsorship levels also include business matchmaking, speaking opportunity during the event, media promotion, among other great benefits such as the WCC’s tax-exempt status in the U.S., under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The WCC International Trade Heroes Award Gala


The purpose of the Award’s program is to celebrate excellence in International Trade. The WCC will recognize local and international individuals and established/emerging organizations/companies stimulating and raising the profile of international trade. Businesses and organizations worldwide will be able to submit
candidates that have demonstrated outstanding achievement or significant contributions to International Trade and Investment worldwide.

Among the WCC Gala honorees invited are President Jimmy Carter, President Alvaro Uribe, Philanthropist Ted Turner, Ambassador Reda Mansour; and Ambassador Charles Shapiro, among others.
The Consular Corps of Georgia, representing 65 countries, will be the WCC event’s guest of honor
The Master of Ceremony is Mark Hayes, anchor for FOX 5 Morning News and "Good Day Atlanta" and co Hosted by Miss Georgia



The WCC sponsorship benefits are of great value and include opportunities for business development, recognition, and affiliation with the global business community. 

Sponsorships are tax-deductible as a business expense subject to certain rules
(Please check with your CPA). The WCC strongly encourages you to take advantage
of one of these Sponsorship Investment levels.

The International Trade Hero Main Sponsor:  Investment $15,000

• This Sponsor of The WCC Meet the World in Atlanta Symposium and International Trade Heroes Award Gala will have a premium, exclusive sponsorship package enjoying maximum exposure and benefits at the WCC’s premiere event of the year. There will be only one Main Gala Sponsor.
• As the Main Sponsor, you will have the pleasure of entertaining 40 of your business and personal guests and dignitaries at the best tables in the Ritz Carlton ball room.  Four Corporate tables at the Gala (40 seats) with company signage, plus Complimentary tickets to the Symposium ($7,960 value)
• A unique package of free services and products from existing WCC members including items such as introductions to leads/companies in international markets, free legal consultations, etc. (estimated $7,000 value)
• Full page ad and a letter from the company’s CEO in the event program ($2,000 value)
• Two seats on the WCC advisory board for two years or one seat on the Board of Directors for two years complimentary tickets to all Networking and International trade seminars for one year ($1,800 value)
• 8 raffle tickets ($800 value)
• Three years membership at the Ambassador Level, (a $3,000 value)
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• Podium recognition as  “The International Trade Hero Main sponsor” - You will also be recognized along with honoring this year’s award recipients.
• Speaking opportunity during the Gala (10 minutes)
• Speaking opportunity during the lunch at The WCC Meet the World in Atlanta Symposium (15 minutes) 
• Company interview and promotion with Media 
• Logo on front cover of event program recognizing the company as the Main Gala sponsor
• Logo recognition on placement cards. Product/Service display at Symposium and Gala
• Two opportunities to be a presenter at WCC International Trade Seminars
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others.
• Logo and link on the WCC website for two year
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as the “Main Gala sponsor”
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company)
• Preferential Signage/brochure placement at all the tables
• Special virtual introduction and company link on WCC website
• Access to 2,000 person WCC distribution list.
• Recognition as a donor of nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims”

Diamond Sponsor: Investment  $10,000

• Three Corporate tables at premium locations at the Gala (30 seats) with company signage, plus 30 complimentary tickets to the Symposium ($5,970 value).
• A premium package of free services and products from existing WCC members including items such as introductions to leads/companies in international markets, free legal consultations, etc. (estimated $5,000 value).
• Full page ad and a letter from the company’s CEO in the event program ($2,000
• value)
• Two years membership at the Ambassador Level, (a $2,000 value).
• One year ($1,200 value).
• 6 raffle tickets ($600 value).
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• Podium recognition as a Diamond Sponsor.
• Company interview and promotion with Media (TV or other).
• Product/Service display at Symposium and Gala.
• Logo on front cover of event program recognizing the company as a presenting
• sponsor.
• Logo recognition on placement cards. 
• Two opportunities to be a presenter at WCC International Trade Seminars.
• Two seats on the WCC advisory board for one year.
• 6 complimentary tickets to all Networking and International trade seminars for
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts and others
• Logo and link on the WCC webpage for two years.
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic.
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company)
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims.”

Platinum Sponsor: Investment $7,000

• Two Corporate table at the Gala (20 seats) with company signage, plus 10
• complimentary tickets to the Symposium ($3,980 value).
• Podium recognition as a Platinum Sponsor.
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• A package of free services and products from existing WCC members including items such as introductions to leads/companies in international markets, free legal consultations, etc. (estimated $3,000 value).
• Full page ad in the event program ($1,000 value).
• An opportunity to be a presenter at WCC International Trade Seminar.
• 5 complimentary tickets to all Networking and International trade seminars for one year ($600 value).
• One seat on the WCC advisory board.
• Logo and link in the WCC website for one year.
• 5 complimentary tickets to all Networking and International trade seminars for
• One year ($600 value).
• 4 raffle tickets  ($400 value).
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others.
• Logo and link on the WCC webpage for one year.
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic.
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as a Platinum sponsor.
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company).
• Two years membership at the Ambassador Level, (a $2,000 value).
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims”

Gold Sponsor: Investment $5,000
 

• 15 complimentary tickets to the Gala and Symposium ($2,985 value). Includes one Corporate table at the Gala
• A package of free services and products from existing WCC members including items such as an introduction to leads/companies in international market or free legal consultations, etc. Estimated introduction to 1 lead/
• companies in international markets ($1,000 value).
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• Half page ad in the event program ($500 value).
• 2 raffle tickets  ($200 value) and Podium recognition as a Gold Sponsor.
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others.
• Logo and link on the WCC web Page for one year
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic.
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as a Gold sponsor
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company).
• Two years membership at the Consul Level, (a $1,000 value).
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims”

Ambassador Sponsor: Investment  $2,500

• One Corporate table to the Gala (10 seats) and 10 tickets to the Symposium ($1,990 value).
• Podium recognition as an Ambassador Sponsor.
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• Quarter page ad in the event program ($250 value).
• 1 raffle ticket  ($100 value).
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others.
• Logo and link on the WCC web Page for one year.
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic.
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as an Ambassadorsponsor.
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company).
• Two year membership at the Ambassador Level, (a $1,000 value).
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims.”

Consul Sponsor:  Investment $1,000

• Tickets for 5 attendees to the Gala and the Meeting the World in Atlanta
• Symposium ($995 value).
• Business Matchmaking opportunity
• Event panel speaking opportunity
• Podium recognition as a Consul Sponsor.
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts,
• and others.
• Logo and link on the WCC web Page for one year.
• Logo in all invitations printed and electronic.
• Logo in the WCC event program recognizing the company as a Consul sponsor.
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company).
• One year membership at the WCC International Level, (a $300 value).
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims.”

WCC Members Exclusive Gala Sponsor Level:  Investment $796

• Tickets for 4 attendees to the Gala ($796 tickets value)
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others
• Logo and link on the WCC web Page for one year
• Logo in all printed and electronic invitations
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as a WCC Member Exclusive
• Sponsor
• Podium recognition as a WCC Member Exclusive Gala Sponsor 
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company)
• One year membership in the WCC at the International Level, (a $300 value)
• Virtual introduction of the company on WCC website
• Recognition as a donor of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims”.

WCC Members Exclusive Sponsor Level including Gala and
Symposium participation:  Investment $500

• Tickets for 2 attendees to the Gala and the Symposium ($398 value).
• Logo and link on the WCC web Page for one year.
• Podium recognition as a WCC Member Exclusive Sponsor.
• Company banner displayed (supplied by company).
• One year membership in the WCC at the International Level, (a $300 value).
• Virtual introduction of the company on WCC website.
• Recognition as a donor of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human
• Trafficking Victims.

Exclusive International Delegation Sponsor Level including Gala and Symposium participation:  Investment $399

• Tickets for 2 attendees to the Gala and the Symposium ($398 value)
• Logo in all the Gala advertisement, such as media, flyers, press releases, e-blasts, and others
• Logo and link on the WCC webpage for one year
• Logo in all printed and electronic invitations
• Logo in the event program recognizing the company as an Exclusive International Delegation Sponsor
• Podium recognition as an International Delegation Sponsor
• One year membership at the WCC International Level, (a $300 value)
• Special virtual introduction of the company on WCC website
• Recognition as a donor of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting “Human Trafficking Victims”

Opportunities for Raffle Ticket Sponsors

• Full page ad in the event program and four GALA tickets for item valued at
$5,000+
• Half page ad in program and two GALA tickets for item valued at $1,000 to
$4,999
• 1/4 page ad in program and one GALA ticket for item valued at $500 to $999
• Name in program for item valued at less than $500


WCC Meet the World in Atlanta and International Trade Heroes Award Gala’s Ticket includes:

WCC Symposium at the Grand Hyatt Hotel:

• 2 day event. Leaders and experts presenting on the global economy and international trade: Including Grand Hyatt lunch and services
•  WCC Evening Reception at the Sunrise Bank of Atlanta: Including Drinks and Hot Appetizers. Opportunity to network with international trade leaders and experts

WCC Gala at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead: 

• The Gala begins with one social hour cocktail reception (Open bar)
  
• Ritz Carlton Buckhead three Course Dinner - Deluxe Menu
• Wine Service with dinner
• Service, Tax
• Valet Parking
• International Musical/Dancing entertainment
• The WCC International Trade Heroes Awards
• Silent auction Raffle
• Band and dancing after dinner
• International Trade Heroes Awards

The WCC invites all businesses, international organizations, individuals and media to support and benefit from this wonderful event.

Individual ticket pricing Early Bird Special – register and pay by October 31, 2009:
•Gala only = WCC members: $130.00 Non Members: $150
•Gala plus Symposium = WCC members $ 179 Non- members: $199


Enjoy the following benefits:
Network with Atlanta’s most prominent leaders, business executives, dignitaries, and elite sponsors. Entertain clients at the WCC’s most prestigious affair.

Sponsoring the WCC International Trade Heroes Awards Gala will garner significant exposure for your business. Some levels also include TV interviews and extensive logo visibility for your business and organization.
As a sponsor of this WCC event, you will have a unique opportunity to make valuable connections, build new networking, and promote your business. Furthermore, your tax deductible contributions will benefit a humanitarian cause supporting organizations that assist victims of human trafficking.


Opportunities for Partnership with other Chambers of Commerce

Any Chamber that bring an sponsor at any of the above levels the chamber will get the same benefits and the Chamber will be presented as event “co organizer”

For more information, please contact Solange Warner, President and Founder of the WCC. Phone: 678-938-4605 or email Solangewarner@worldchamberc.org