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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.
2,829 People Reached 73,562 Total Impressions
Registered 686 Attended 657
23% Finance & insurance
11% advertising & Media
10% LegaL
10% associations & coMMunity organizations
9% governMent, education & individuaLs
8% construction equipMent & contractors 6% reaL estate, Moving & storage
5% arts, cuLture & entertainMent 5% HeaLtH care 4% Business & proFessionaL services 4% coMputers & teLecoMMunications
3% Lodging & traveL
2% puBLic utiLities & environMent
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.
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.
Billboards in Multiple locations in Columbia and LexingtonPublic Service Announcements on 9 radio stationsFeatured in Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and Blog
Coverage by WIS TV, WLTX, WACH FOX and City Talk
What are people saying?
Additional MarketingeMarketing
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Industry Attendance:
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Attendess
“The timing of the event was great this year! Wonderful reception, streamlined program, and it kept a captive audience until its prompt closure at 9PM.”
“The Chamber raised the bar! The decor was elegant and a perfect compliment to the purpose of the event.”
“This food was the best food I’ve had at any gala I’ve been to.”
“It was a joy to be there to witness the honoring of Dawn Staley. What a true treasure to Columbia.”
“The Chamber’s unveiling of their Forward, Together initiative was so inspiring that you could hear a pin drop in the room - it was that captivating.”
“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 improve everyone’s experience.”
• Front row seating at the Gala dinner• Abundant pre-event visibility
(all promotions and on-site publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed materials• Logo in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at Gala• Two tickets to private VIP Reception
Presenting Sponsor: $15,000Exclusive - SOLD, BlueCross BlueShield
Swag Bag Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - Available
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor • Recognition on Gala invitations
(deadline applies, June 1, 2018)• Logo on the stage at Gala dinner• Presented by “Company Name” included in the
Gala title
Impact• Opportunity to address audience and welcome
them to the Gala • Company representative & guest to be seated
at a head table and recognized from the podium
• Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as sponsor of the Swag
Bag• Recognition in Gala Invitation
(deadline applies, June 1, 2018)Impact • Logo on gift bag given to over 700 attendees• Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Spirits Sponsor• Recognition in Gala Invitiation
(deadline applies, June 1, 2018)
Impact • Logo on champagne label given to over 700
attendees• Logo on wine bottles placed at designated
tables during the dinner• Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)
Spirits Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - SOLD, Gregory Electric Company
Contact Rose Dangerfield | rdangerfield@columbiachamber.com | 803.733.1138
• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Special recognition from the podium during the Gala• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(deadline: January 31, 2019)
Packages Include:
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Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Red Carpet Sponsor • Recognition in Gala Invitiation
(deadline: June 1, 2018)• Company logo on official photos, posted on
www.facebook.com/ColumbiaChamber
Impact • Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)• Logo on backdrop for official Gala red carpet
photos• Ten tickets to attend the Gala
• Front row seating at the Gala dinner• Abundant pre-event visibility
(all promotions and on-site publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed materials• Company logo in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Recognition from the podium during the Gala
Packages Include:• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Sponsorship fulfillment report• Company logo listed on the screens during the Gala• Exclusive announcement of your sponsorship on Twitter
and Facebook• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(deadline: January 31, 2019)
Ambassador of the Year Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - Available
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Ambassador of
the Year Sponsor• Recognition in the Gala invitation
(deadline: June 1, 2018)• Opportunity to present the Ambassador of the
Year Award• Company logo on the Award
Impact • Opportunity to address the audience prior to
the award presentation• Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)• Company representative and guest to be
seated at the head table and recognized from the podium
• Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Ten tickets to attend the Gala
Contact Rose Dangerfield | rdangerfield@columbiachamber.com | 803.733.1138
Red Carpet Sponsor: $7,500Exclusive - SOLD, Bank of America
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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• Recognition as the Reception Sponsor • Recognition in the Gala invitation
(deadline: June 1, 2018)• Logo on Cocktail napkins• Logo on signage on each bar
Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception • Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
Reception Sponsor: $5,000Exclusive - SOLD, Intellisystems
VIP Reception Sponsor: $6,000Exclusive - SOLD, Ogletree Deakins
Visibility• Recognition as the Valet Parking sponsor at the
Gala• Opportunity to park specialty cars
(if applicable i.e. car dealership)• Special recognition signage at Valet stand• Recognition in the Gala invitation
(deadline: June 1, 2018)
Impact • Opportunity to provide promotional items to be
distributed as guests claim their vehicles• Two tickets to private VIP Reception
Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
Valet Parking Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the VIP Reception
Sponsor• Logo on VIP Reception invitation
(deadline: June 1, 2018) • Logo signage at each bar during VIP reception• Logo on VIP Reception Tickets• Logo on cocktail napkins• Recognition in the Gala invitation
(deadline: June 1, 2018) Impact • Ten tickets to private VIP Reception • Opportunity to place an item in swag bag
(subject to approval)
Engagement• Ten tickets to attend the Gala
Packages Include:• Premier seating at the gala dinner• Abundant pre-event visibility
(all promotions and on-site publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed materials• Company logo in the Gala program• Special recognition from the podium during the Gala• Company logo listed on the screens during the Gala
• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(deadline: January 31, 2019)
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Visibility• Exclusive recognition as an Award Sponsor for
specified award (options listed above)• Abundant pre-event (all promotions and on-site
publicity)• Opportunity to present specified awards
(options listed above)• Opportunity to pose for published picture with
award winner• Logo appears on the screens at the beginning
of specified award presentation• Company name listed with sponsored award
nominations processes (deadline: May 1, 2018)
Impact • Logo on award for specified award• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
This reception follows dinner. This dessert reception is a time to celebrate the honorees of the evening.
Award Sponsor: $4,000Four Exclusive Opportunities
Celebration Reception Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - SOLD, Spirit Communications
LED Screen Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - SOLD, TD Bank
Visibility • Exclusive recognition as the Celebration Reception
Sponsor • Logo signage at each bar during Celebration
Reception • Company name listed on the screens during the
Gala
Impact • Logo on cocktail napkins • Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Two tickets to private VIP Reception
Public Servant of the Year - AvailableYoung Professional of the Year - SOLD, BB&TDiplomat of the Year - AvailableMilitary Advocate of the Year - Available
Packages Include:• Premier seating at the Gala• Abundant pre-event
(all promotions and on-site publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed materials• Company logo in the Gala program• Recognition from the podium during the Gala• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table
Contact Rose Dangerfield| rdangerfield@columbiachamber.com | 803.733.1138
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the LED Screen Sponsor • Logo on the 12ft. video screens flanking the
entrance from the Valet and the VIP Reception• Opportunity to provide company advertising
graphics
Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Two tickets to private VIP Reception
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• Recognition in the Gala invitation (deadline: June 1, 2018)
• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(deadline: January 31, 2019)
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Entertainment
Sponsor• Abundant pre-event (all promotions and on-site
publicity)• Logo displayed during the entertainment
Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Premier seating at the Gala dinner• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
Entertainment Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - SOLD, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
Packages Include:• Premier seating at the Gala • Abundant pre-event
(all promotions and on-site publicity)• Recognition on event signage and printed materials• Company logo in the Gala program• Recognition from the podium during the Gala• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala
Centerpiece Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available
• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Company name and hyperlink on Gala webpage• Company name listed on the screens during the Gala • Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(deadline: January 31, 2019)
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Photo Booth
Sponsor• Logo displayed on photo booth• Logo on photo booth backdrop (opportunity to
provide step and repeat or banner)• Logo on all social media streaming from photo
booth• Logo on all prints given to guests
(estimated guest count: 700+)
Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
Photo Booth Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - Available
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Program Sponsor• Color sponsor message on inside back cover of
dinner program (deadline: September 1, 2018)• Logo on back of program
Impact• Eight tickets to attend the Gala• Two tickets to private VIP Reception
Program Sponsor: $4,000Exclusive - SOLD, Wells Fargo
Contact Rose Dangerfield | rdangerfield@columbiachamber.com | 803.733.1138
Visibility• Exclusive recognition as the Centerpiece
Sponsor• Company name on centerpiece cards on over 80
tables• Logo appears on the screens during the Gala
Impact • Two tickets to private VIP Reception• Premier seating at the Gala dinner• Eight tickets to attend the Gala
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Visibility• Recognition as a supporter sponsor• Company name in the Gala program• Company name listed on the screens during the Gala
Engagement• Two tickets to attend the Gala• General reserved seating at the Gala dinner
Visibility• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor • Company name in the Gala program• Recognition on event signage and printed
materials• Company name listed on the screens during
the Gala
Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala • Reserved table at the Gala• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table
Visibility• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor • Recognition on event signage and printed
materials
Engagement• Eight tickets to attend the Gala • Reserved seating at the Gala• Company name listed on the screens during the Gala
Gold Sponsor: $2,000Twenty Available
Silver Sponsor: $1,500Thirty Available
Visibility• Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor• Company logo in the Gala program• Logo signage on reserved table at the Gala• Recognition from the podium during the Gala • Recognition on event signage and printed
materials• Special recognition from the podium during
the Gala
Impact • Four tickets to private VIP Reception • Ten tickets to attend the Gala• Premier seating at the Gala• Bottle of red and white wine at reserved table• Sponsorship fulfillment report• First right of renewal to sponsor at this level
(Due January 31, 2019)
Community Connection• Company name and hyperlink listed on Gala
webpage• Company name listed on the screens during
the Gala• Recognition in Gala specific eCommunications
Platinum Sponsor: $4,000Ten Available
Bronze Sponsor: $750Unlimited Available
Supporter Sponsor: $500Unlimited Available
Visibility• Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor• Company name in the Gala program• Company name listed on the screens during the Gala
Engagement• Four tickets to attend the Gala• General reserved seating at the Gala dinner Community Connection
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Contact Rose Dangerfield| rdangerfield@columbiachamber.com| 803.733.1138Remit Payment to: Columbia Chamber 930 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201
Sponsorship Opportunities (subject to availability)
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Presenting - $15,000 Spirits - $7,500 Swag Bag - $7,500 Ambassador of the Year - $7,500 Red Carpet - $7,500 VIP Reception - $6,000Reception - $5,000 Valet Parking - $4,000 Young Professional of the Year - $4,000 Celebration Reception - $4,000 Military Award of the Year - $4,000 Public Servant of the Year - $4,000 Diplomat of the Year - $4,000 Platinum - $4,000 LED Screen - $4,000 Photo Booth - $4,000 Centerpiece - $4,000 Entertainment - $4,000 Program - $4,000 Gold - $2,000 Silver - $1,500 Bronze - $750 Supporter - $500
*First Right of Refusals for the 117th Gala are due by January 1, 2019 and are subject to price changes.
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