On behalf of Mayor Thomas J. Weisner, the City of Aurora and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events we sincerely thank our sponsors for their support and generosity. Please frequent and patronize these fine businesses and organizations that help make the Downtown Alive! Festival Series possible.
Featured Sponsors
City of Aurora
www.aurora-il.org
44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60507
(630) 264-INFO (4636)
Welcome to Aurora, an established community along the beautiful Fox River, a town that isn’t afraid to be a leader. It is known as “The City of Lights” because it was the world’s first community to use electric streetlights. It was home to the first free school in the state and the first YMCA building to be constructed in Illinois. In 1995, Aurora became the first large city in the United States to connect all its schools to the Worldwide Web. Today, Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois. It is home to the historic Paramount Theatre, Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Phillips Park Zoo and many other attractions including the Downtown Alive! Festival Series.
Aurora Downtown
www.auroradowntown.org
1 S. Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 60507
630-844-3670
Aurora Downtown is a major supporter of the Downtown Alive! Festival Series. Aurora Downtown is focused on making the urban core of Aurora a vibrant destination to work, live and play. For more information please visit them at www.auroradowntown.org.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
www.ballydoylepub.com
28 East New York Street
630-844-0400
The official After-Party sponsor of the Downtown Alive! Festival Series, Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant Is located in downtown Aurora where you can party the night away after every festival. For complete details visit www.ballydoylepub.com or stop in at 28 W. New York Street, Aurora.
Euclid Beverage Company
www.millercoors.com
Euclid Beverage Company is the official beer provider of the Downtown Alive! Festival Series. Miller Lite is the ultimate “light beer.” Miller Lite created the low calorie beer category and remains the classic example of a premium American light lager. It contains only 3.2 grams of carbohydrates and 96 calories per 12-ounce serving. Miller Lite…The ultimate light beer! Visit www.millercoors.com.
95.9 The River
www.959theriver.com
1884 Plain Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60502
630-898-1580
95.5 The River offers Rock ‘n Roll favorites for the ‘burbs.
Premier Sponsors
Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.enjoyaurora.com
43 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-897-5581
Chiro One Wellness Center
www.chiroone.net
2210 Camden Court, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-362-7311
Comcast
Call today! 1-866-594-1234 or
visit www.comcast.com
Fox Valley Park District
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
712 South River Street, Aurora Illinois 60506
630-897-0516
Harris N.A.
www.harrisbank.com
2412 West Indian Trail Road, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-926-5034
Photography by Feltes
www.photographybyfeltes.com
Jack Feltes, 421 Sullivan Road, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-264-9900
Reuland Food Service
www.reulandfoodservice.com
115 Oak Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-859-2877
T-Mobile
www.t-mobile.com
4430 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60504
630-978-3286
W. E. Mundy Landscaping, Inc.
www.mundylandscaping.com
1135 Mitchell Road, Aurora, Illinois 60505
630-896-6900
Producing Sponsors
Dart Container
www.dartcontainer.com
310 Evergreen Drive, North Aurora, Illinois 60542
630-896-4631
Raging Waves
www.ragingwaves.com
4000 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630-882-6575
Rasmussen College
www.rasmussen.edu
2363 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-888-3500
Valley Linen Supply
www.valleylinensupply.com
562 South River Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506
630-897-4474
Contributing Sponsors
SEC Group, Inc. Smith Engineering Consultants
www.secgroupinc.com
651 Prairie Point, Suite 201, Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630-553-7560
Event marketing is a great way to advertise and reach customers. “Experiential marketing” drives purchases and consideration across age, gender, and ethnicity. 70% of consumers say that they would be more likely to purchase a product or brand after experiencing it at an event. Below are some marketing efforts that may be appropriate for your business.
Levels & Pricing
The Downtown Alive! Festival Series welcomes the opportunity to work with you to tailor a proposal that best meets your marketing goals. While we do have pre-designed packages available, we are always delighted to discuss customized opportunities. Just send an email to info@downtownaliveaurora.com and we will be in touch shortly.
Branding
If your company is seeking to increase name recognition, introduce a new product or build customer loyalty the Mayor’s Office of Special Events offers many unique branding opportunities.
On-Site Promotions
On-Site Promotions can introduce your company or product to almost 80,000 patrons in a fun, unique atmosphere. Providing interactive games or register-to-win promotions creates excitement for the festival patron and puts your name and employees in front of thousands of people having a great time.
Event Signage
Event Signage at the Downtown Alive! Festival Series offers a number of specific opportunities to brand your company logo. By sponsoring a special activity or area puts your company's name and logo in the spotlight taking awareness of your company to new heights.
Advertising
Advertising can be as unique as providing a cooling station or as traditional as radio, newspaper and printed collateral materials. The Downtown Alive! Festival Series generates an extensive advertising campaign leading up to the festivals.
Sales
Are you seeking to increase sales? Consider an on-site Sponsor Booth, coupons, live marketing or promotional opportunities. The Downtown Alive! Festival Series is also a great place to entertain your clients or employees.
On-Site Sponsor Booth
An on-site Sponsor Booth provides your company the opportunity to increase sales, acquire leads and showcase your product by directly marketing to up to 80,000 patrons.
Live Marketing
Showcase your products through live marketing. Interaction with patrons can offer thousands of potential customers’ hands-on experience with your products or service.
Promotions
Special promotions offer companies the opportunity to drive traffic to their retail locations generating incremental sales.
