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Anchored in History. Sailing Toward Tomorrow.

Celebrating America's 250th: Elizabethtown's Historical Significance - Commerce & Maritime Heritage

Aboard our annual dinner cruise, we honor Elizabethtown's legacy as one of America's earliest ports of commerce, where industry, innovation, and opportunity first took root. Together, we celebrate our past while charting the course for the next generation of business leadership.

Our Annual Dinner Cruise allows members to network while aboard a yacht and enjoy a buffet-style dinner with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline.

Reserve your spot early, as this event sells out every year—space is limited by Coast Guard regulations.

We invite you to consider a sponsorship for the Dinner Cruise. Sponsorships offer a valuable branding opportunity for your organization to reach fellow Chamber members, all while helping to keep this signature event affordable.

We look forward to your generous support in making the Annual Dinner Cruise another unforgettable experience!

GECC Member's Tickets: $190 | Non-Members: $250

Sponsorship Opportunities – America 250 Anniversary Dinner Cruise

Annual Dinner Cruise: Monday, September 14, 2026
Atlantis Yacht | Elizabeth Waterfront Marina, 111 Front Street, Elizabeth Recreational Pier
 

ALL AD MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRI, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

 Elias Boudinot Presenting Sponsor – $3,500

Lead the celebration with Elizabeth's legacy of leadership, commerce, and innovation—just as Elizabeth resident, Elias Boudinot helped lead a new nation.

Includes:

• Signage & Banner

• (8) Event Tickets

• (2) Full-page Ads in Program Book (Premier Placement)

• Opportunity for a short (30 sec) Video Commercial on Event Loop

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

 Alexander Hamilton Heritage Dinner Sponsor – $2,500

Celebrate the Elizabeth student who later became the architect of America's economy and the enduring maritime commerce that continues to connect Elizabeth to the world.

Includes:

• Signage

• (6) Event Tickets

• (2) Full-page Ads in Program Book (Premier Placement)

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

Governor William Livingston Sponsor – $1,500

Celebrate the legacy of William Livingston, New Jersey's ftrst Governor from Elizabethtown and the the leadership that helped launch New Jersey's journey as a state, while investing today in the future of Elizabeth's business community

Includes:

• Signage

• (4) Event Tickets

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

Abraham Clark Sponsor  – $1,500

Inspired by Elizabeth's native and signer of the Declaration of Independence, celebrates bold leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our business community forward..

Includes:

• Signage

• (4) Event Tickets

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

General George Washington Sponsor – $1,250

Connecting today's business leaders just as Washington united Elizabethtown as a strategic crossroads of the American Revolution..

Includes:

• Signage

• (2) Event Tickets

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

John Ogden Sponsor – $800

Honoring the founder of Elizabethtown, whose vision established a thriving community built on commerce, opportunity, and enterprise.

Includes:

• Signage

• (1) Event Ticket

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

Elizabethtown Minutemen Sponsor – $400

Recognizing the hometown patriots whose commitment to community inspires today's local businesses to serve, lead, and grow together.

Includes:

• Signage

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

Lenape Heritage Sponsor – $250

Honoring the first Native American stewards of Elizabeth's waterways, where trade, connection, and commerce began centuries before our nation's founding.

Includes:

• Logo in Sponsor Video Loop

Ancestors of Elizabethtown Sponsor – $250

Celebrating the generations of families, merchants, and entrepreneurs whose legacy continues to shape Elizabeth's vibrant business community.

Includes:

• (1) Full-page Ad in Program Book