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September 28, 2017 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

115th Annual

Gala pres e n t e d by BlueCross BlueShieldof South Carolina

eMarketing

23 eCommuniCations were sent out between 5/21 and 9/26 with an open rate of 16.13%. that is nearly 900 people and 20,774 total. *this number does not account for emails viewed on cellphones or in outlook reading panes.

Additional Marketing

web banners in midlandsbiz & midlands anChor

billboards in multiple loCations in Columbia and lexington

publiC serviCe announCements on 9 radio stations

featured in Columbia metropolitan magazine and blog

Television

Coverage by wis tv, wltx, waCh fox and City talk

8,428 People Reached 39,799 Total Impressions

Event OverviewWhat is the Gala?the Columbia Chamber’s annual gala is the region’s premier business event. this event Celebrates Chamber suCCesses of the past year and looks ahead to the future. the annual gala also honors our ambassador of the year and reCognizes the Changing of the Chairman and the board of direCtors.

Why Sponsor?our partners represent some of the region’s most important and influential Corporate leaders, small business owners, young professionals, eduCators and more! sponsor the annual gala now to show your support of the Chamber and our distinguished honorees.

september 29, 2016Columbia metropolitan Convention Center

Attendeesregistered 751 attended 723

Industry Attendance: 27% finanCe & insuranCe

11% legal

9% advertising & media

8% assoCiations & Community organizations

8% ConstruCtion equipment & ContraCtors

8% real estate, moving & storage

6% arts, Culture & entertainment

6% government, eduCation & individuals

6% health Care

3% business & professional serviCes

3% Computers & teleCommuniCations

3% publiC utilities & environment

2% lodging & travel

What are people saying?“I liked that I got to be part of honoring the awardees and hear their stories as well.”

“Everything went smoothly! Lovely setting, prompt service, ability to get around from one part of the convention center to another.”

“The Gala was very well set up and had plenty of choices of drinks, food and open areas to network and chat for people to choose from.”

“Great honorees, especially Folsom. The reception was nice and food there was good - good movement”

“The videos were great and the food and atmosphere were wonderful.”

“This is truly one of my favorite events each year! I feel that the Chamber Staff has done a great job listening to the “customer” and tweaking the evening each year to try to improveeveryone’s experience.”

2016 Event Details

Presenting Sponsor: $12,500Exclusive - Sold, BlueCross BlueShield

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor • Abundant pre-event visibility (all promotions and

on-site publicity)• Recognition on Gala invitations and

announcements (deadline applies)• Logo on the Gala program• Logo on the stage at Gala dinner• Logo signage on reserved table at event dinner• Your name included in the Gala title

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Opportunity to address audience and welcome

them to the Gala • Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala• Company representative & guest to be seated at a

head table and recognized from the podium

Engagement• Ten registrations to attend the Gala• Front row seating at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag (subject

to approval)• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018• Sponsorship fulfillment report

Community Connection• Company name associated with all award

nominations processes• Prominent placement in all event advertising• Company logo and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Exclusive announcement of your sponsorship on

Twitter and Facebook• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Recognition in all Gala related media

communications

Contact Rebekah Babovic| [email protected] | 803.733.1138

Swag Bag Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as sponsor of the Swag Bag• Abundant pre-event visibility (all promotions and

on-site publicity)• Logo in the Gala program • Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Logo on gift bag given to over 700 attendees• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag (subject

to approval)*• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala dinner

Engagement• Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Front row seating at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Exclusive announcement of your sponsorship on

Twitter and Facebook• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications

Spirits Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - Sold, Gregory Electric Co.

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Spirits Sponsor• Abundant pre-event visibility (all promotions and

on-site publicity)• Logo in the Gala program • Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Logo on champagne label given to over 700

attendees (cobranded with event)• Logo on wine bottles placed at designated tables

during the dinner• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala dinner


2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala• Exclusive announcement of your sponsorship on

Twitter and Facebook• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications


Red Carpet Sponsor: $7,000Exclusive - Sold, Bank of America

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Red Carpet Sponsor • Exclusive recognition at Red Carpet Specialty drink

bar• Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Opportunity to place an item in swag bag (subject

to approval)• Logo on backdrop for official Gala red carpet

photos• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala

Engagement• Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved table at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company logo on official photos, posted on www.

facebook.com/ColumbiaChamber• Company name on Gala webpage• Company name listed on the screens during the

Gala • Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications


Ambassador of the Year Sponsor: $7,000Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Ambassador of the

Year sponsor• Abundant pre-event visibility (all promotions and

on-site publicity)• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline applies)• Logo in the Gala program • Opportunity to present the Ambassador of the

Year• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner• Official digital photo with company representative

and award winner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Opportunity to address the audience prior to the

award presentation• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag (subject

to approval)• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala dinner• Company representative and guest to be seated at

the head table and recognized from the podium


2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala• Exclusive announcement of your sponsorship on

Twitter and Facebook• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications

Reception Sponsor: $5,000Exclusive - Sold, ItelliSystems

Visibility• Recognition as the Reception Sponsor • Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline applies)• Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage at each bar during reception• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner


to approval)• Logo displayed on cocktail tables • Logo on cocktail napkins• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved table at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company name on Gala webpage• Company name listed on the screens during the



Valet Parking Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Recognition as the Valet Parking sponsor at the

Gala• Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline

applies)• Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala• Promotional items featuring sponsor’s logo to be

distributed as guests claim their vehicles

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved table at the Gala dinner• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018



Award Sponsor: $4,000Four Exclusive Opportunities

Elected Offical of the Year - AvailableYoung Professional of the Year - Sold, Colonial Life Diplomat of the Year - AvailableMilitary Advocate of the Year - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as an Award Sponsor for

specified award (options listed above)• Abundant pre-event (all promotions and on-site

publicity)• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline applies)• Company name listed in the Gala program• Opportunity to present one of the following

awards (options listed above)• Logo signage on reserved table at

Gala dinner• Opportunity to co-sign congratulatory letters to

specified award winners • Official digital photo with company representative

and award winners

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Pre-Reception • Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala dinner• Logo on award for specified award

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Premier seating at the gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Company name listed with sponsored award

nominations processes (deadline applies)• Logo appears on the screens at the beginning of

specified award presentation • Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications


Celebration Reception Sponsor: $4,000 Exclusive - Sold, Spirit Communications

This reception follows dinner. This dessert reception is a time to celebrate the honorees of the evening.

Visibility • Exclusive recognition as the Celebration Reception

Sponsor • Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline applies) • Company name in the Gala program • Logo signage at each bar during Celebration

reception • Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner

Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Logo displayed on cocktail tables • Logo on cocktail napkins • Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala

Engagement • Eight tickets to attend the Gala • Reserved table at the Gala dinner • Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table • Sponsorship fulfillment report • First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection • Company name on Gala webpage • Company name listed on the screens during the


Video Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Video Sponsor on the

12ft. video screens flanking the entrance from the Valet and the VIP Reception.

• Exclusive recognition as the Video Sponsor at the Gala

• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline applies)• Company name listed in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at

Gala dinner


Gala dinner• Copy of sponsored video

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Premier seating at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Company name listed with sponsored award

nominations processes (deadline applies)• Logo at beginning and end of Annual Report video• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications


VIP Reception Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available

This is an invitation only reception that precedes the main event and will be attended by top business leaders and the Ambassador of the Year.

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the VIP Reception

Sponsor• Logo on VIP Reception invitation • Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage at each bar during VIP reception• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner Impact • Six tickets to private VIP Reception • Logo displayed on cocktail tables• Logo on cocktail napkins• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala


2018




Program Sponsor: $3,000Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Program Sponsor• Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Pre-Reception• Recognition from the podium during the Gala


2018


Gala • Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Color sponsor message on inside back cover of

dinner program

Entertainment Sponsor: $3,000Exclusive - Sold, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Entertainment

Sponsor• Abundant pre-event (all promotions and on-site

publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Logo in Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner• Logo displayed during the entertainment


to approval)• Special recognition from the podium during the

Gala

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Premier seating at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of refusal to sponsor at this level in

2018

Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications


Centerpiece Sponsor: $3,000Exclusive - Available

Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Centerpiece Sponsor• Company name on centerpiece cards on over 80

tables• Company name in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala dinner Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Recognition from the podium during the Gala


2018


Gala • Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Color sponsor message on inside back cover of

dinner program*

Platinum Sponsor: $4,000Ten Available

Visibility• Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor• Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Named company representative and guest to be

seated at a head table • Company name in the Gala program


Gala

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved table at the Gala dinner• Sponsorship fulfillment report





Gold Sponsor: $2,000Twenty Available

Visibility• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor • Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Company name in the Gala program

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved table at the Gala dinner• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table

Community Connection• Company name listed on the screens during the

Gala dinner

Silver Sponsor: $1,500Thirty Available

Visibility• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor • Recognition on event signage and printed

materials• Company name in the Gala program

Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Reserved seating at the Gala dinner


Gala

Bronze Sponsor: $750Unlimited Number Available

Visibility• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor• Company name in the Gala program

Engagement• Four tickets to attend the Gala• General reserved seating at the Gala dinner


Gala

Supporter: $500Unlimited Number Available

Visibility• Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor

Engagement• Two tickets to attend the Gala• General reserved seating at the Gala dinner

115th Annual Gala presented by

September 28, 2017 • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Sponsorship Opportunities (subject to availibitity)

o Presenting - $12,250 o Spirits - $7,500 o Swag Bag - $7,500 o Red Carpet - $7,000 o Ambassador of the Year - $7,000 o Valet Parking - $5,000o Reception - $5,000 o Diplomat Award - $4,000 o Young Professional of the Year - $4,000 o Elected Official of the Year $4,000 o Military Award of the Year- $4,000 o VIP Reception - $4,000 o Celebration Reception- $4,000 o Platinum - $4,000 o Video - $4,000 o Sponsor - $4,000 o Entertainment - $3,000 o Program - $3,000 o Program - $3,000 o Gold - $2,000 o Silver - $1,500 o Bronze - $750 o Supporter - $500 * Sponsorships are subject to availability.

$ Total

o Check included o Check by mail o Visa o AMX o MC o Discover

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Contact Rebekah Babovic| [email protected] | 803.733.1138Remit Payment to: Columbia Chamber 930 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201

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