CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK: Sesquicentennial Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities

By Press release submission

Jul 10, 2018

City of Highland Park issued the following announcement on July 9.

The City of Highland Park will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) in year 2019 with highly visible special events, concerts, City tours and more. Plans are underway for a wide variety of festivities which will bring the community together to celebrate the community and its wonderful history. There are a number of ways to get involved with the celebration and make 2019 a year to remember; one way is to be a sponsor.

Individuals, families, businesses and organizations are encouraged to make a tax-deductible contribution to help fund the multitude of upcoming HP 150 events and programs including art projects, cultural opportunities, service projects, live entertainment, food and fireworks.

Available sponsorship levels include:

Children’s Bicentennial Generation - $50.00

Contributors may attend Dessert with the Mayor at City Hall.

150 Club Member Donor - $150.00

Personalized 4 x 8” brick to be installed at City Hall.

2019 Era Sponsor - $500.00

All 150 Club Member Donor benefits, plus:

Recognition in the City newsletter, the Highlander (mailed to all residents and business owners in Highland Park);
Recognition on the City website (25,000+ views annually); and
Recognition in the City’s eNews (6,000+ Subscribers).

1969 Centennial Sponsor - $1,000.00

All 2019 Era Sponsor benefits, plus:

Recognition on HP 150 event signage – name only (prominently displayed at HP 150 events throughout the year);
Plaque at City Hall; and
Two free Highland Park branded items.

1919 Centurion Sponsor - $2500.00

All 1969 Centennial Sponsor benefits, plus:

Recognition on HP 150 event signage with logo (prominently displayed at HP 150 events throughout the year);
Recognition in social media postings (over 4,000+ active followers);
Recognition in the HP 150 commemorative book; and
Lunch with the Mayor and City Manager.

1869 Millennial Sponsor - $5,000.00

All 1919 Centurion Sponsor benefits, plus:

Top two sponsors’ logos will be added to all press material (press releases, invitations, etc.);
Photo/ logo on rotating slides on front page of City website for 2019;
Recognition at a City Hall Council Meeting (aired on Public Access Television);
Recognition in all HP 150 Promotional Materials (flyers, signage, electronic boards, advertisements, etc.); and
Public Access Television Interview (aired on Public Access Television throughout 2019 with a copy made for the sponsor).

The Sesquicentennial provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the rich history of the City and bring the community together to move towards a future that celebrates our vibrant city and the people who continue to make it an outstanding place to live, work and play.

Sponsorship forms and a full list of HP 150 planned events, activities and programs are available at www.cityhpil.com/hp150.

For more information, please contact Hayley Garard at hgarard@cityhpil.com or 847.926.1853.

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