2009 Donations to date

MEDIA*
The Wall Street Journal
Black & White ½ pg - the advertiser can request a section and date (which we will try to meet) however we will need a two week any section option to accommodate. No positioning guarantees. Must run by 12/31/09. Deadline for sale is the conclusion of the BizBash event. If the space remains unsold by the conclusion of the Biz Bash event, BMA and WSJ to determine next steps of final sale.
Value: $$108,453.24 Donated by: The Wall Street Journal

BusinessWeek
1 (one) full-page color ad in BusinessWeek Global edition (rate base = 900,000). Must be incremental to current campaign and not a replacement unit. Must run by 12/31/09. Final insertion and position TBD based on availability.
Value: $112,200 Donated by: BusinessWeek

Harvard Business Review
Full Page, 4-color ad must be run in calendar year
Value: $34,036 Donated by: Harvard Business Review

Digital Billboard
1-(4) week flight of a digital board based upon a space available basis
Value: $6,000 Donated by: Lamar Outdoor

Spirit Magazine (Southwest Airlines
Online Banner and/or E-Newsletter Sponsorship (TBD)
Value: $5,000 Donated by: Spirit Magazine (Southwest Airlines)

American Machinist
Pg 4/c BL
Value: $4,700 Donated by: American Machinist

Food Product Design
Buyer's Guide (Sept) Pg 4/c + Enhanced Online Listing - logo, banner, hot links, company literature, 2 min. audio cast
Value: $6,000 Donated by: Food Product Design

Machine Design
Choice of one online item (based on availability):(1) Tech Insider E-newsletter ad (TBD) - pos. 3 or 4, Value $2,500 OR (1) Roadblock Billboard - 1 week (640 x 480), Value $3,800 OR (1) Sliding Billboard - 1 week (640 x 480), Value $4,000 Donated by: Machine Design

Automotive Design & Production
Pg 4/c Bl - to be used by Dec'09
Value: $7,700 Donated by: Automotive Design & Production

Cutting Tool Engineering
Pg 4/c bl
Value: $6,700 Donated by: Cutting Tool Engineering

Modern Machine Shop
Pg 4/c Bl - to be used by Dec'09
Value: $6,200 Donated by: Modern Machine Shop

Moldmaking Technology
Pg 4/c Bl - to be used by Dec'09
Value: $5,200 Donated by: Moldmaking Technology

*Looking for a great deal on print and online media?  Let us know where you are advertising and we’ll go after it for you. In the media? Get a new client and put your name out there by donating ad space or other media.

WBBM-TV (CBS 2)
Tour Package for 6 - watch 11am live, meet-greet newsroom staff and reporters
Value: $1,200, Donated by: WBBM-TV (CBS 2

WLS-TV (ABC 7)
Tour Package for 4 - tour station, meet-greet newsroom staff and reporters
Value: $1,200, Donated by: WLS-TV (ABC 7)

FUN ITEMS
Gear Shift Drink Coaster Set
Get your drinks into high gear with this drink coaster set. These coasters feature the classic 4-speed shifter pattern on a polished ceramic coaster. The coaster holder features a genuine shifter boot and shift knob. A very nice accent to any room, and MUST HAVE for any car enthusiast!
Value: $89.95, Donated by: Cimstrat Innovation Management

Jabra BT2010 Wireless Headset
Jabra BT2010 Wireless Headset for mobile phones. The discreet and intuitive design allows for optimal sound quality with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR +eSCO. Up to 7 hrs talk time or 200 hrs standby time.
Value: $40.00, Donated by: Mr. Dermid J Eagen

Gene Siskel Film Center-Experience the best in world cinema with a Dual Membership
See a restored masterpiece, attend a world premiere, or talk with a director--your Gene Siskel Film Center membership means excellence in cinema!
Value: $75.00, Donated by: Gene Siskel Film Center

Theater Building of Chicago : Two Tickets to Any Performance
Value: $60.00, Donated by: Theater Building Chicago

Museum of Science & Industry : 4 General Admission Tickets
Value: $52.00
Donated by: Museum of Science and Industry

SPEAK UP : A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro
Value: $15.00, Donated by: Ms Cyndi Maxey

Middle East Meets the Midwest : Cooking Class in your Home
Middle East Meets the Midwest. Participate in this hands-on cooking demonstration and enjoy the results of your labor, all from the comfort of your own home. All supplies provided; only your kitchen is needed.
Value: $250.00, Donated by: Lynn Hazan & Associates

The Fireplace Inn
Gift Certificate for The Fireplace Inn. Good for one year.
Value: $30.00, Donated by: The Fireplace Inn

Chocolate Tours of Chicago Gift Certificate for Two
Value: $80.00 Donated by: President Valerie Beck - www.chicagochocolatetours.com

The Empowered Job Seeker
The Empowered Job Seeker: Career Consultation with Lynn Hazan, President, Lynn Hazan & Associates. Special emphasis this year on how to use Linkedin and other social networking tools to advance your job search.
Value: $200.00, Donated by: Lynn Hazan & Associates

Thomas M. Joyce, D.D.S. Show off you’re pearly whites with this custom in-home teeth-bleaching system.
Value: $650.00 Donated by: Thomas M. Joyce, D.D.S.

Levy Restaurants Eat like a King…or a President! Enjoy this gift certificate at any Levy restaurant and you could dine at one President Obama’s favorite Chicago restaurants - Spiaggia.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: Lynn Hazan & Associates

Chocolate-Covered Krispie Treats Lynn Hazan’s Decadent Chocolate-Covered Krispie Treats (2 Kits at ½ lb each).
Value: $20.00, Donated by: Lynn Hazan & Associates

Romantic Get Away for 2
Overnight stay in a luxurious Suite at the Afinia Hotel and dinner for two (up to $150) at the C House Restaurant.
Value: $350.00, Donated by: Ms Bridget Machalinski

Overnight Stay at the Belden Stratford
Luxury accommodations at the Belden Stratford. Stay in one Chicago’s iconic hotels for one night and you and a guest will enjoy a beautiful room and some of the best activities the city has to offer steps from the hotel. Certificate is good for one standard room at the Belden Stratford.
Value: $209.00, Donated by: The Belden Stratford Hotel

Dinner at Frankie's
Everyone’s Italian at Frankie’s. Visit a fine Italian restaurant steps off Michigan Ave where the food is so authentic you’ll swear you’re in Italy. The atmosphere and food make this restaurant a great place for a romantic dinner or a night with friends as Frankie’s offers six different dining areas. Auction item includes two $25 gift certificates.
Value: $50.00, Donated by: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc

Lunch for two at M Avenue
Lunch for two in the M Avenue restaurant located in the historic Allerton Hotel. This modern American bistro and lounge is located on the second floor of the Allerton Hotel.
Value: $30.00, Donated by: Ms Kelly Johnson

Gourmet S'mores Kit
Nothing says summer like s’mores! This gourmet s’mores kit includes handcrafted marshmallows with Mexican vanilla, handcrafted honey graham crackers, and dark chocolate. Perfect for your fanciest cookout.
Value: $20.00, Donated by: Ms Ann Howard

SuperDawg Extravaganza
Say “HIYA!!” to SuperDawg! Enjoy this $25 “no restrictions”gift certificate at Chicago’s famous SuperDawg! They’ve been doing Chicago hot dogs right since 1948.
Value: $25.00, Donated by: Superdawg Drive-In

One Hour of Bliss
One hour of complete relaxation! Certificate for a one-hour massage at one Chicago’s finest spa’s. Good for anytime Monday through Friday.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: Urban Oasis

Wine Tasting Party of 8
Wine Lovers Welcome. Gift certificate for 8 people to enjoy a 2 hour wine tasting. Reservations required and valid only at the Belmont location on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Additional guests pay only $25 to join the fun.
Value: $200.00, Donated by: WineStyles

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Family Fun at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Take the whole family to the museum with this One Day Museum Family Pass. This museum is fun and educational for all ages with hands-on exhibits, walk-in butterfly haven, and educational lessons throughout.
Value: $32.00, Donated by: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Chicago Architecture Foundation Tour
Walk Chicago, and see Chicago like never before. The Chicago Architecture Foundation has graciously donated 4 passes to any one of their most popular walking tours of your choice. Learn the history and stories behind the buildings and homes that make Chicago one of the most architecturally stunning cities in the world. No reservation required, simply arrive at the departure point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Value: $60.00, Donated by: Chicago Architecture Foundation

BBQ Entertainment Set
BBQ Entertainment Set including: Laguiole Cheese Board with Knives, Laguiole 6-piece Steak Knife Set, Zippo Digital BBQ Thermometer, and a Twelve-piece Grill Set spatula, tongs, knife, fork, four skewers, four corn holders and an aluminum carrying case.
Value: $235.00, Donated by: Corporate Imaging Concepts

Custom Embroidered Cotton Ballcaps
One hundred cotton twill 6-panel caps, embroidered with the art of your choosing, up to 7,000 stitches. Several hat colors to select from.
Value: $430.00, Donated by: Corporate Imaging Concepts

Fine Seafood Dining
Fine Seafood Dining! This certificate is valid for Fifty dollars at the very popular Devon Seafood Grill. Enjoy some of the freshest and finest seafood in Chicago. Only way to be fresher is to catch it yourself.
Value: $50.00, Donated by: Mr. Kevin Hillsobenly

Edward Fox Photography
Say Cheese! Gather the family, put on your Sunday’s best, and come to Edward Fox Photography to receive one Family Portrait in their studio. Receive one 11x14 standard family portrait.
Value: $250.00, Donated by: Edward Fox Photography

Museum of Contemporary Art
Five complementary admission passes to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Not valid during special events.
Value: $60.00, Donated by: Museum of Contemporary Art

Shedd Aquarium
Be a VIP at the Shedd. You and 3 guests can stroll through the Shedd aquarium with your heads held high because you have 4 VIP entry tickets. These special tickets give you immediate entry to both the aquarium and the Wild Reef area.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: Shedd Aquarium

TimeLine Theater
A gift certificate to TimeLine Theater good for two tickets to any performance. Expires 6-11-2010.
Value: $70.00, Donated by: TimeLine Theatre Company

One-hour Massage
One hour of complete relaxation! Certificate for a one-hour massage at one Chicago’s finest spas. Good for anytime Monday through Friday.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: Urban Oasis

Designer Cell Keeper Cell Phone Accessory
Dude where’s my cell phone? Oh it’s right here. Enjoy either 1 professional black leather CellKeeper or 1 Sara Simmons designer CellKeeper. These stylish yet functional phone carriers allow you keep your phone and other accessories close by but don’t restrict your mobility.
Value: $80.00, Donated by: CellKeeper

Family Zoo Outing
Your family belongs in a zoo…the Brookfield zoo. Use this Family Admission package to take the whole family to the Brookfield zoo. It includes: 1 parking pass, 6 general admission passes, 6 passes to the Hamill Family Play zoo, and 6 passes to the carousel.
Value: $116.00, Donated by: Brookfield Zoo

Portable Gas Generator
Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, Voltage 120/240, Power Rating 3,500 Watts, Surge Watts 4,800, Current @ 120Vac, 29.6/14.8 Amps, Full Power Locking Outlet, All Weather Protective Panel Cover, Circuit Breaker Protection, Fuel Tank 4 Gallons, Run Time @ Half Load 12 Hours, Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Ohv, Low Oil Shutdown, Wheel Kit and Oil Included – Brand BRIGGS & STRATTON – Part # 4NY99
Value: $599.00, Donated by: WW Grainger

An Evening for Two at the Court Theater
Gift certificate for two tickets to the Court Theater performance of you choice.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: Court Theatre

Music Box Theater : Two cards, each worth two seats (4 total)
Two busines cards -- each worth 2 seats at any show.
Value: $40.00, Donated by: Music Box Theater

Tarot Card Reading
50-Minute Tarot Card Reading -- Practical Advise on how best to take advantage of opportunities and how best to minimize potential obstacles and threats.
Value: $60.00, Donated by: Intuition Tools Inc.

Prosecco Party for 10
Prosecco Party for 10 Guests -- 2 full hours of unlimited prosecco -- chef selected antipasti.
Value: $500.00, Donated by: Prosecco

Swissotel -- One Nights Deluxe Hotel Accommodations
Gift Certificate for one night's stay in a Deluxe Room at Swissotel Chicago.
Value: $250.00, Donated by: Swissotel Chicago

Dine at Maxwell's at the EastBank Club
Exercise and Dine at East Bank Club! EBC is one of Chicago’s most notable health and fitness clubs. You and a guest are invited to experience this haven for both body and spirit as well as enjoy a $50 gift certificate at the club’s exclusive Maxwell’s restaurant. A visit to EBC is exactly what you deserve.
Value: $100.00, Donated by: East Bank Club

Executive or group portrait
Executive or group portrait shot on location at your office. Proof sheet supplied for selection. Final product - High-resolution image suitable for publication in brochure, annual report or internet.
Value: $1,200.00, Donated by: Lucy Kennedy

O’Brien’s Restaurant
Dinner for Two in one of Old Town’s favorite restaurants – O’Brien’s. This Old Town classic features a continental cuisine in an atmosphere of casual elegance.
Value: $75.00, Donated by: O'Brien's Restaurant

Arlington Park Races
Experience a Day at the Races in style and luxury. This item entitles you to seven reserved clubhouse box seats at the Arlington Park Racecourse. Impress your friends with this exclusive package and have a fun-filled day at the races!
Value: $91.00, Donated by: Arlington Park Race Course

Comedy Sportz
What’s a few laughs among friends? You and three guests can experience one of Chicago’s funniest events at the hilarious ComedySportz, The Show.
Value: $84.00, Donated by: ComedySportz Theatre

Bulls-Chicago White Sox Training Academy
You can be the recipient of a scholarship to an official youth baseball, fastpitch, and basketball summer camp of the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. The summer camps provide a week of intensive training in the fundamentals and advanced skills of baseball, fastpitch, or basketball. Also included is a one-hour of cage rentals at the academy facility in Lisle or satellite academy in La Grange, Tinley Park or Northwest Indiana.
Value: $250.00, Donated by: Mike Moyzis

Overnight Stay Blue Chip Casino & Spa
Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa provides an overnight stay in the Spa Blue Tower and breakfast for 2 in options buffet.
Value: $260.00, Donated by: Deann Patena

2009 Sponsors

Thank You to our In-Kind Sponsors:

SAVE THE DATE and VOLUNTEER! Do Good! Have Fun!

Biz Bash is possible because of the scores of volunteers who donate their time and talent. Please join us to help make Biz Bash 2009 a great success.

We meet each month before the MarketingMasters luncheon, 9:45-10:30, at the Standard Club, 4th Floor. Please contact Biz Bash Chair Karen Pittenger for further details, to volunteer, or to confirm attendance.

We’re looking forward to seeing YOU on June 11th at the 8th Annual Windy City Biz Bash!