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Economic Forecast Luncheon and Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation A look into the economic future of our town, county and state. The Annual Meeting is held and Chamber Business of the Year Awards are also presented during this event. January 31, 2017 11:00am to 1:00pm Bethany United Methodist Church Two (2) tickets to the event Reserved preferred seating Corporate recognition in event program, signage and PowerPoint (if used) Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-newsletter, social media, and website Two additional (4 total) tickets to the event Two additional (6 total) tickets to the event Reserved seating in a prominent location One (1) complimentary Gold Sponsorship for Monthly Morning Power Hour 1/4 page ad in the event program Below the fold ad in the e-news (published within next 3 issues) Two additional (8 total) tickets to the event Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Reserved seating in the most premier location Five minutes of speaking time at the event Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat First right of refusal as the Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Photo opportunity with the award recipients Full page ad in the event program *Exclusive opportunity **Limited to 4 sponsors per event * Presenting $4,000 ** Gold $2,000 Silver $750 Bronze $400 150-200 Business Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union WestRock Trident Technical College Roper St. Francis Healthcare $45 $70 Prospective
20th Annual Golf Tournament April 21, 2017 Shotgun Start at 1 pm Country Club 125-150 Business Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Roper St. Francis Healthcare GEICO - Tony Kolgaklis $450 Four Person Team $150 Individual Player A day for fun and friendly competition! Register your team for this captain s choice golf tournament. The day includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, door prizes and raffles, and an awards ceremony dinner. Not Tiger Woods? That s okay, we sell string. One company hole sign Corporate recognition in event program Opportunity to place logo item in goodie bags One four-person golf team Company banner displayed at the clubhouse Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via the Chamber, including emails, e-news, social media, and website Corporate recognition during awards ceremony Exclusive opportunity for company representive to ride along on hospitality cart, displaying your company banner Tent-covered booth, including table and two chairs Exclusive visibility for your company hole sign Exclusive sponsorship opportunity Additional (2 total) four-person golf teams Company name in event title Annual Golf Tournament presented by YOUR COMPANY NAME 3-5 minutes of speaking time during awards ceremony dinner First right of refusal for Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Reserved premier seating during awards ceremony dinner *Exclusive opportunity **Limited to 2 sponsors per event * Presenting $2,000 * Dinner Ceremony $1,500 ** Front or Back Nine $1,000 * Hospitality $800 Donor $550 Hole Sign $125 or 2 for $200
Teacher of the Year Luncheon An opportunity to thank our area s best educators for all of their hard work! Join us as we recognize the Teachers of the Year and shower them with praise and gratitude. Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via the Chamber, including emails, e-news, social media, and website Corporate recognition in event program, signage and PowerPoint Reserved preferred seating Two (2) tickets to the event Additional two (4 total) tickets to the event Logo recognition in the event program Reserved seating in a prominent location Additional two (6 total) tickets to the event 1/2 page ad in the event program Presented in awards recieving line Below the fold ad in the e-news (to be published within 3 issues) Additional six (12 total) tickets to the event Corporate name included in the event title Teacher of the Year Luncheon presented by YOUR COMPANY NAME First right of refusal for Presenting Sponsor next year Opportunity to place logo marketing item at each seat 5 minutes speaking time at the event Full page ad in the event program Leaderboard ad in the June e-newsletter Reserved seating in the most premier location Additional four (16 total) tickets to the event *Exclusive opportunity * Presenting $5,000 Senior $2,500 Junior $1,000 Sophomore $600 Freshman $400 May 18, 2017 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Bethany United Methodist Church 150-175 Education, Business & Community Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union Charleston Southern University Trident Technical College Journal Scene $40 $65 Prospective
Industry Appreciation Luncheon Join us as we hear from a panel of experts about the condition of industry in and Dorchester County. Attendees are able to participate in a Q&A session at the end of the program. September 12, 2017 11:30am to 1:00pm Bethany United Methodist Church 150-200 Business SCE&G WestRock AT&T Santee Cooper Dorchester County Economic Development $45 $70 Prospective Two (2) tickets to the event Reserved preferred seating Corporate recognition in event program, signage and PowerPoint (if used) Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-news, social media, and website Two additional (4 total) tickets to the event Two additional (6 total) tickets to the event Reserved seating in a prominent location One (1) complimentary Gold Sponsorship for Monthly Morning Power Hour 1/4 page ad in the event program Below the fold ad in the e-news (published within next 3 issues) Two additional (8 total) tickets to the event Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Reserved seating in the most premier location Five minutes of speaking time at the event Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat First right of refusal as the Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Photo opportunity with the award recipients Full page ad in the event program *Exclusive opportunity **Limited to 4 sponsors per event * Presenting $4,000 ** Gold $2,000 Silver $750 Bronze $400
7 Habits Signature Training Renowned as the world s premier personal leadership development solution, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Training builds leaders at every level of your organization. One (1) individual registration for the training Corporate recognition in event registration brochure and signage Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-news, social media, and website One additional (2 total) individual registrations for the training Recognition in all pre and post event promotions Additional two (4 total) individual registrations for the training Below the fold ad in the e-newsletter (published within next 3 issues) Additional four (8 total) individual registrations for the training Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat First right of refusal as the Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Leaderboard ad in November e-newsletter Presenting $5,000 Gold $2,500 Silver $1,000 Bronze $500 September 2017 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day The Chamber 40-60 Participants Charleston Southern University Journal Scene Wingate by Wyndham at CSU Registration Early Bird $300 $500 Prospective After 8/24/17 $350 $550 Prospective
Legislative Luncheon Local legislators are invited to give updates on current legislative issues facing Dorchester County and the state. Attendees are able to participate in a Q&A session at the end of the program. October 17, 2017 11:30am to 1:00pm Bethany United Methodist Church 125-150 Business AT&T Charleston Regional Business Journal BNC Bank Journal Scene $40 $65 Prospective Two (2) tickets to the event Reserved preferred seating Corporate recognition in event program, signage and PowerPoint (if used) Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-news, social media, and website Two additional (4 total) tickets to the event Two additional (6 total) tickets to the event Reserved seating in a prominent location Photo opportunity with the delegates One (1) complimentary Gold Sponsorship for Monthly Morning Power Hour 1/4 page ad in the event program Below the fold ad in the e-news (published within next 3 issues) Two additional (8 total) tickets to the event Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Reserved seating in the most premier location Five minutes of speaking time at the event Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat First right of refusal as the Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Full page ad in the event program *Exclusive opportunity **Limited to 4 sponsors per event * Presenting $3,500 ** Gold $1,500 Silver $750 Bronze $400
26th Annual Holiday Breakfast A fun and festive event to celebrate the holiday season, complete with special performances by Dorchester School District 2 students! December 8, 2017 8:00 am to 9:00 am Two (2) tickets to the event Reserved preferred seating Corporate recognition in event registration brochure and signage Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-news, social media, and website Two additional (4 total) tickets to the event Two additional (6 total) tickets to the event Reserved seating in a prominent location One (1) complimentary Gold Sponsorship for Monthly Morning Power Hour 1/4 page ad in the event program Below the fold ad in the e-newsletter (published within 3 issues) Two additional (8 total) tickets to the event Reserved seating in the most premier location Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat First right of refusal as the Presenting Sponsor in 2017 Leaderboard ad in November e-newsletter Five minutes speaking time at the event Full page ad in the event program *Exclusive opportunity **Limited to 4 sponsors per event * Presenting $2,500 ** Santa $1,200 Frosty $600 Rudolph $400 Spann Elementary 120-140 Business, Community and Education Charleston Southern University The Post & Courier Journal Scene SunTrust Bank Medical Center $25 $50 Prospective
Monthly Morning Power Hour The Power Hours serve as an opportunity to inform our members and the public on topics and issues affecting and Dorchester County. Attendees are able to participate in a Q&A session at the end of each program. Last Wednesday of each month 8:00 am to 9:00 am *Coffee and networking at 7:30 Various Locations 60-100 Business Medical Center Dorchester County Career & Technology Center COMCAST Business Wingate by Wyndham at CSU No Charge Open to Public Corporate recognition in event signage Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber emails, e-news, social media, and website Opportunity to display promotional materials at registration table Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Company logo included on the e-vite Company banner can be displayed at the event (to be provided by the Sponsor) Three (3) minutes of speaking time at the event Opportunity for logo marketing piece to be placed at each seat Opportunity to recieve and welcome guests at registration *Exclusive opportunity * Monthly Presenting $700 or 3 for $1,500 Gold $200
Business After Hours A fun, monthly networking event hosted by our members! Come out for your chance to get to know your fellow Chamber members, enjoy food and drinks, and possibly win a door prize! Fourth Thursday of every Month* 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Various Locations Opportunity to host event at your location or venue of your choice Opportunity to distribute marketing and promotional items at the event Corporate recognition in all promotional materials via Chamber e-vites, website, social media, and event signage Up to five (5) minutes speaking time at the event Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME *Multiple members may co-sponsor a Business After Hours event. The $500 fee would be split amoung those participating. Any co-sponsor must be a member of the Chamber in good standing. Responsibilities of the Sponsor(s) Provide venue Provide food and beverages Provide door prizes (usually 5) Provide a registration table with two chairs and a small wastebasket Presenting $500* 150-200 Business and Community SunTrust Bank Medical Center Free for $25 Prospective *Fourth Thursday of every month excluding April, November and December All sponsorships are subject to availability. Once committed, sponsorships may not be changed or canceled after promotion for the event has begun.
hip Dorchester hip Dorchester is an 11-month intensive and comprehensive study of the political, civic, economic and social dynamics in action within Dorchester County. The 25-member class participates in unique opportunities for team building, professional development, training and leadership development. Second Thursday of each Month (date can vary) Various Locations Up to 25 Class Participants and Business Medical Center Participant Rates Chamber $1,250 Propsective $1,550 Presenting $4,000 Gold $2,500 Silver $1,500 Corporate recognition in program invitation, monthly programs and signage Corporate recognition in all Chamber e-vites, e-newsletter, social media, and website Monthly invitations to leadership networking luncheons Reserved seating at graduation ceremony Opportunity for promotional items to be displayed on table at meeting location each month Recognition at all sponsor year hip Dorchester Alumni social events One (1) complimentary participant registration for hip Dorchester program ($1,250 value) One additional (2 total) complimentary participant registrations for hip Dorchester program ($2,500 value) Five minutes of speaking time during opening and graduation ceremonies Reserved priority seating at graduation ceremony Option for logo marketing item to be placed at each seat during opening and graduation ceremonies First right of refusal as Presenting Sponsor in following year Corporate name included in the event title Presented by YOUR ORGANIZATION NAME Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor throughout the program and at each monthly session
hip Dorchester hip Dorchester is an 11-month intensive and comprehensive study of the political, civic, economic and social dynamics in action within Dorchester County. The 25-member class participates in unique opportunities for team building, professional development, training and leadership development. Various Dates Various Locations Additional Retreat Sponsor $2,000 Invitation for CEO or senior representative of the company to speak at the retreat Opportunity to provide promotional materials to each participant at the retreat Company s name featured in advance mailing and meeting notices and retreat agenda Invitation to attend graduation ceremony Company recognition at graduation ceremony Recognition at all sponsor-year hip Dorchester Alumni events Graduation Sponsor $2,000 Invitation for CEO or senior representative of the company to speak at the graduation Opportunity to provide promotional materials to each participant at the graduation ceremony Company s name featured in advance mailing and meeting notices and graduation agenda Invitation to attend graduation ceremony Company recognition at graduation ceremony Recognition at all sponsor-year hip Dorchester Alumni events Up to 25 Class Participants and Business Medical Center Participant Rates Chamber $1,250 Propsective $1,550 Monthly Session Sponsor (limited availability) $500 Company recognition as a sponsor of hip Dorchester in the advance materials and at designated monthly session Company representative to welcome and provide a short commercial about company at designated monthly session