Business @ Happy Hour
What is Business @ Happy Hour?
Business @ Happy Hour (B@HH) is a monthly networking event designed to foster connections among local businesses and professionals. It offers an informal platform where attendees can engage, network, and exchange ideas in a casual and inviting atmosphere. Join us for an opportunity to expand your network, build valuable connections, and explore potential collaborations—all while enjoying a relaxed and social setting.
Business @ Happy Hour is typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, February through November from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
2024 Business @ Happy Hour Dates
For more information, click the date of interest below:
Hosting Business @ Happy Hour
Interested in hosting a Business @ Happy Hour? Simply complete and submit the Host Request Form located at the bottom of the screen.
About: As a host, you'll have the unique opportunity to showcase your business or venue while providing a casual and inviting setting for networking among local professionals. Hosting a B@HH is a fantastic way to gain visibility, connect with the community, and create lasting business relationships.
Cost: $500 plus the cost of your food and beverages
Scheduling:Â B@HH hosts are confirmed for the entire year during November and dates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Our events team will secure dates for the upcoming year and process requests in the order they are received.
Benefits:
BEFORE THE EVENT
- Website Visibility: Company logo displayed on the Chamber website homepage (5,000+ monthly visitors) and event webpage
- Chamber Communications: Company Logo featured in upcoming event information published in Chamber e-newsletters and dedicated event e-communications (sent to 2,000+ recipients)
- Social Media Promotions: Recognized and tagged across all Chamber social media accounts featuring the upcoming event (9,800+ combined followers)
DURING THE EVENT
- Increased Visibility: Direct showcasing of facilities or services to 75+ attendees, attracting new customers or clients
- Expanded Networking Opportunities: Connect directly with attendees, fostering new partnerships, collaborations, or business relationships
- Exclusive Promotional Opportunity: Distribute promotional materials and deliver a targeted 2–3 minute promotional message directly to event attendees
- Attendee Contacts: Host will have access to all attendee business cards collected during the event
AFTER THE EVENT
- Social Media Highlights: Post event featured coverage with recognition and tags on Chamber social media accounts, showcasing event moments and participant highlights (9,800+ combined followers)
Host Guidelines:
Please note the following guidelines when considering hosting a B@HH:
- Facility to accommodate a minimum of 75 people (indoor or outdoor depending on the season) and provide sufficient parking
- Provide catering-quality hors d'oeuvres and refreshments including beer & wine for a minimum of 75 people; water must be available
- Provide at least 1 door prize
- Provide a table for registration
- The Chamber must be notified in advance if your event will feature additional speakers or performances (i.e., live music)
- Cancellation Policy: 90 days advance notice required
- Cost: $500 (must be paid in full within 30 days of invoice date)
- Host must be up to date on membership dues and sponsorship fees before the event occurs
- The host must use the Chamber’s B@HH logo on any graphics created to promote the event and follow our logo usage guidelines
Optional Ideas:
- Consider including background music; it can energize the room and set the tone for your event. Live music (as background music) can be a great choice too.
- Have hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided by Chamber member food and beverage purveyors. For a full list of Chamber member businesses, please visit members.sanangelo.org/member-directory.
- Decorate the venue in some way to create a fun, warm, party atmosphere! Remember, this is your chance to showcase your business to the local community - have fun, be creative and maximize your exposure with your mixer!
The success of your B@HH will largely depend on the promotion you do for the event. While the Chamber helps promote the event, we find that mixers have a larger attendance when the hosts do their own promotion as well.
Request to Host Business @ Happy Hour
All 2024 dates have been filled! Please click the button below to request to host B@HH in 2025. A member of the Chamber team will follow up with you to review your submission!