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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!!! Thinking Outside the 'Burg Benchmarking Trip Presented By L5 - New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Thinking Outside The 'Burg\nA Leadership Benchmarking Experience for Forward-Thinking Community Builders\nThinking Outside The 'Burg (TOTB) is the St. Petersburg Area Chamber's premier executive benchmarking trip designed for bold leaders who want to bring fresh ideas\, innovation\, and strategic insight back to our community.This curated\, multi-day experience brings together Chamber investors\, business executives\, and community changemakers to explore how another thriving city approaches economic development\, workforce\, entrepreneurship\, hospitality\, transportation\, and quality-of-life initiatives.Participants engage in:Exclusive behind-the-scenes toursPrivate leadership sessions with local industry expertsIntentional networking with fellow St. Pete leadersCurated dining and cultural experiencesHigh-impact discussions designed to spark actionable ideasThis is not a conference it's a relationship-building\, strategy-shaping experience.What's IncludedAttendee Packages:Chamber Members: $2\,500Non-Members: $3\,250Spouse: $1\,500Social Spouse: $150 (Welcome reception only\; no transportation\, meals\, or sessions)Each full registration includes:Two-night accommodation at New Orleans MarriottGround transportationCurated meals and programmingExclusive sessions and events\n See Who's Attending ____________✈️ Preferred Flights (NOT included in event pricing):Southwest AirlinesMonday\, May 18Flight 4574 - depart TPA at 11:05am\, arrive MSY at 11:50amWednesday\, May 20Flight 3519 - depart MSY at 7:50pm\, arrive TPA at 10:20pm_____________\n Sponsorship OpportunitiesThinking Outside The 'Burg offers high-visibility sponsorships that position your organization directly in front of key decision-makers and community leaders.🍹 Welcome Lunch Sponsor- May 18th $4\,000 (One Registration) | $6\,000 (Two Registrations)\nKick off the trip from the hotel's top floor with strong brand visibility and connection.🍽️ Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsor- May 18th $5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations)\nHost our opening evening celebration with speaking time and premium exposure.🥗 Lunch Sponsor (Day Two)- May 19th $5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations)\nAlign your brand with collaboration and programming momentum.🍷 Dine Around Sponsor- May 19th Cost of dinner only (approximately $1\,000)\nHost an intimate group of 6 8 leaders for meaningful conversation and high-impact relationship building.🥪 Final Day Lunch Sponsor- May 20th $5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations)\nBe front and center during our final day gathering.🍻 Wrap-Up Happy Hour Sponsor- May 20th $3\,500 (One Registration) | $5\,500 (Two Registrations)\nClose out the experience with visibility at the celebratory sendoff.🚌 Transportation Sponsor$3\,500 (One Registration) | $5\,500 (Two Registrations)\nKeep your brand in motion throughout the trip with recognition across materials and on-site signage.All sponsors receive recognition on event signage\, agendas\, email promotions\, and speaking opportunities where noted.
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Thinking Outside The &rsquo\;Burg
A Leadership Benchmarking Experience for Forward-Thinking Community Builders
Thinking Outside The &rsquo\;Burg (TOTB) is the St. Petersburg Area Chamber&rsquo\;s premier executive benchmarking trip designed for bold leaders who want to bring fresh ideas\, innovation\, and strategic insight back to our community.
This curated\, multi-day experience brings together Chamber investors\, business executives\, and community changemakers to explore how another thriving city approaches economic development\, workforce\, entrepreneurship\, hospitality\, transportation\, and quality-of-life initiatives.
Participants engage in:
Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours
Private leadership sessions with local industry experts
Intentional networking with fellow St. Pete leaders
Curated dining and cultural experiences
High-impact discussions designed to spark actionable ideas
This is not a conference &mdash\; it&rsquo\;s a relationship-building\, strategy-shaping experience.
What&rsquo\;s Included
Attendee Packages:
Chamber Members: \;$2\,500
Non-Members: \;$3\,250
Spouse: \;$1\,500
Social Spouse: \;$150 (Welcome reception only\; no transportation\, meals\, or sessions)
Flight 4574 - depart TPA at 11:05am\, arrive MSY at 11:50am
Wednesday\, May 20
Flight 3519 - depart MSY at 7:50pm\, arrive TPA at 10:20pm
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\;Sponsorship Opportunities
Thinking Outside The &rsquo\;Burg offers high-visibility sponsorships that position your organization directly in front of key decision-makers and community leaders.
🍹 Welcome Lunch Sponsor- May 18th \;
$4\,000 (One Registration) | $6\,000 (Two Registrations) Kick off the trip from the hotel&rsquo\;s top floor with strong brand visibility and connection.
🍽️ Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsor- May 18th \;
$5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations) Host our opening evening celebration with speaking time and premium exposure.
🥗 Lunch Sponsor (Day Two)- May 19th \;
$5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations) Align your brand with collaboration and programming momentum.
🍷 Dine Around Sponsor- May 19th \;
Cost of dinner only (approximately $1\,000) Host an intimate group of 6&ndash\;8 leaders for meaningful conversation and high-impact relationship building.
🥪 Final Day Lunch Sponsor- May 20th \;
$5\,500 (One Registration) | $7\,500 (Two Registrations) Be front and center during our final day gathering.
🍻 Wrap-Up Happy Hour Sponsor- May 20th \;
$3\,500 (One Registration) | $5\,500 (Two Registrations) Close out the experience with visibility at the celebratory sendoff.
🚌 Transportation Sponsor
$3\,500 (One Registration) | $5\,500 (Two Registrations) Keep your brand in motion throughout the trip with recognition across materials and on-site signage.
All sponsors receive recognition on event signage\, agendas\, email promotions\, and speaking opportunities where noted.
