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2020

A COLUMBIACHAMBER InitiativeMilitaryAffairs


Columbia is proud to be called “A Great American Defense Community.” There are numerous programs and partnerships who create great value for our military. We are home to the US Army’s largest training base at Fort Jackson, the South Carolina National Guard and McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Department of Defense Contractors, and the US Army Reserve. The combined economic impact of these military operations is in excess of $4.1 billion dollars per year. The Chamber’s work in this space includes strengthening relationships between the community and military; supporting military families; and retaining and expanding the local military footprint. This involves interacting with numerous constituents including local leaders, elected officials (city, county, state and federal), and military outreach groups. Outside of our state, the Chamber works closely with colleagues in Washington, DC to monitor military-related legislation and issues.

Military Advocacy at the Columbia Chamber

Why Sponsor?The economic impact of the military community in Columbia is significant with Fort Jackson representing $2.4 billion annually. There are over 250,000 visitors who come to Columbia each year because of the military. These visitors stay in local hotels, dine and shop at local establishments which in turn benefits the Partners of the Chamber through increased business. The benefits of sponsoring military-related activities of the Chamber are two-fold. One, sponsorship provides an opportunity for Chamber Partners to interact with military leaders and visitors to promote their services. Secondly, supporting the Chamber in regards to military activities allows us to deepen and strengthen the working relationship between us and the entire military presence in our area. An inherent benefit which underlines all of the work we do for the military is the gratitude that our community gives to the military and their families who serve our great nation.

Contact Ashleigh Conner, Director of Events | [email protected] | 803.733.1138

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Military Outreach PartnerParticipants:

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Military Affairs AnnualPackage Includes

Star Spangled Sponsor: $5,000Exclusive

Impact• Exclusive recognition as the Star Spangled Sponsor for

Military Affairs• Presenting Sponsor and registration at quarterly

Military Outreach Meetings (2 attendees)• Company name to follow meeting title in all meetings/

events listed above (i.e. Presented By: Company Name)

• Opportunity to address audience and provide welcome at quarterly Military Outreach Meetings

• Prominent display of logo on the agenda distributed at meetings and programs for events

• Advertisement on Military Affairs webpage• Opportunity to have a spotlight article in Chamber’s

eNewsletter• List of attendees from each meeting, upon request• Annual sponsorship fulfillment report


• Announcement of sponsorship on social media• Pre-event and on-site publicity for meetings/events• Annual sponsorship of quarterly meetings

(January, April, August, October)• Company logo and hyperlink on Military Affairs

event pages• Company name listed on printed/digital signage at

meetings and events• Complimentary use of one of the Chamber’s meeting

spaces one time per year (subject to availability)

• Recognition in Military Affairs specific eCommunications

• Special recognition from the podium during meetings and events

• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at quarterly Military Outreach Meetings

• Logo on the agenda distributed at the meetings and programs for events, if applicable

Military Affairs AnnualPackage Includes

• Announcement of sponsorship on social media• Pre-event and on-site publicity for meetings/events• Annual sponsorship of quarterly meetings (January,

April, August, October)• Company logo and hyperlink on Military Affairs

webpage and event pages• Company name listed on printed/digital signage at

meetings and events• Complimentary use of one of the Chamber’s

meeting spaces one time per year (subject to availability)

• Recognition in Military Affairs specific eCommunications

• Special recognition from the podium during meetings and events

• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at quarterly Military Outreach Meetings

• Logo on the agenda distributed at the meetings and programs for events if applicable

Military Advocate Sponsor: $500Multiple Available

Impact• Recognition as Military Advocate Sponsor• Opportunity to address audience at a quarterly

Military Outreach Meeting• Registration for (2) attendees at quarterly Military

Outreach Meetings• List of attendees from each meeting, upon

request

Friends of the Military Sponsor: $250Multiple Available

Impact• Recognition as Military Supporter Sponsor• Registration for (2) attendees at quarterly Military

Outreach Meetings


• Pre-event and on-site publicity• Recognition on event signage and printed materials

• Company name listed on the screens during the Senior Leaders Luncheon

• Company name on the event agenda


Impact• Exclusive recognition as the Senior Leaders

Luncheon Presenting Sponsor• Registration at quarterly Military Outreach

Meetings (2 attendees)• Company name to follow event title (i.e.

Presented By: Company Name)• Opportunity to address audience and provide

welcome• Prominent display of logo on the event agenda• Advertisement on Military Affairs webpage• Opportunity to have a spotlight article in

Chamber’s eNewsletter• Sponsorship fulfillment report

Presenting Sponsor: $1,500Exclusive

Senior Leaders LuncheonPackages Include

Each year, Fort Jackson welcomes a new cadre of Senior Leaders to assume critical duties in managing the post and training our soldiers. Senior Leaders and their spouses are briefed on the mission, services, and activities on post and engage in a community orientation hosted by the Chamber. Our goal is to welcome the families to our community, provide an overview of the US Army’s largest training post, and share highlights of Columbia for the enjoyment of their two-year stay. Information is also shared with the Senior Leaders on the partnerships between the Fort, local military, and the business community. The Chamber aims to make our home their home during their tour of duty at Fort Jackson. Typically there are about 50 military reps and 25 local business reps.

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Senior Leaders Luncheono Presenting Sponsor $1,500

Fort Jackson New Brigadier General Welcome BreakfastMilitary Affairs - Annual Sponsorso Star Spangled Sponsor $5,000o Military Advocate $500o Friends of the Military $250

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Remit Payment to: Columbia Chamber, 930 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201Contact Ashleigh Conner, Director of Events| [email protected]| 803.733.1138

Sponsorship Opportunities

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o Presenting Sponsor $2,500o Gold Medal Sponsor $1,500o Silver Medal Sponsor $1,000 o Bronze Medal Sponsor $750o Supporter Sponsor $500o Individual Admission: Partner Seat $25 Potential Partner Seat $35

Columbia is proud to be called “A Great American Defense Community.” There are numerous programs and partnerships who create great value for our military. We are home to the US Army’s largest training base at Fort Jackson, the South Carolina National Guard and McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Department of Defense Contractors, and the US Army Reserve. The combined economic impact of these military operations is in excess of $4.1 billion dollars per year. The Chamber’s work in this space includes strengthening relationships between the community and military; supporting military families; and retaining and expanding the local military footprint. This involves interacting with numerous constituents including local leaders, elected officials (city, county, state and federal), and military outreach groups. Outside of our state, the Chamber works closely with colleagues in Washington, DC to monitor military-related legislation and issues.


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