2024 EVENT TIMELINE
FIRST QUARTER
January 23 Women@Work Breakfast (Public Event)
January 23 & 24: Leadership Golden Strip (Chamber Exclusive)
February 20: Business After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
February 27: Morning Mixer at Quillen Manor (Chamber Exclusive)
March 26/19 : Business Before/After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
SECOND QUARTER
April 12 Chamber Luncheon Banquet (Public Event)
April 26: Women@Work Luncheon (Public Event)
May 16: Women@Work Luncheon (Public Event)
May 21: Deluxe Business After Hours
June 20: Chamber 101 (Chamber Exclusive)
THIRD QUARTER
July 6: Summer ChamberFest (Public Event)
July TBD: Business After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
August 22: Educational Series (Chamber Exclusive)
September 21: Moonlight Madness Sale (Public Event)
September 24: Chamber 101 (Chamber Exclusive)
FOURTH QUARTER
October 5: 41st Annual Aunt Het & Car Show (Public Event)
October 15: Business After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
November 1: 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot (Public Event)
November 19: Thankful Thanksgiving After Hours
November 30: Shop Small Saturday (Public Event)
December 4: Fountain Inn Christmas Parade (Public Event)
December 21: Holiday Maker's Market (Public Event)
While it is our intention to present these dates as accurately as possible, please note that event dates are subject to change If there is a deviation from this schedule, Chamber Members will be notified via email as quickly as possible
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SELECTING YOUR SPONSORSHIPS
We invite you to use this page as a tool for selecting the best sponsorships for your business. You can bring this page by the Chamber Office or call or email us with your selections
Sponsorships are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis. You may select your sponsorships at any time, but we ask that your payment is made prior to the sponsorship deadline of your selected event. Please remember, to remain a member in good standing, businesses who commit to a sponsorship level are required to follow through on financial obligations
CHAMBER EDUCATIONAL SERIES
Second Quarter Sponsor, $250 Third Quarter Sponsor, $250
CHAMBER 101
First Quarter Sponsor, $100
Second Quarter Sponsor, $250 Third Quarter Sponsor, $100
FOUNTAIN INN: MAKER'S MARKET
Spring Market Presenting Sponsor, $750
Summer Market Presenting Sponsor, $750
Fall Market Presenting Sponsor, $750
Holiday Market Presenting Sponsor, $750
CHAMBER BANQUET
Presenting Sponsor, $2,500
Diamond Sponsor, $750
Anniversary Sponsor, $500
Celebration Sponsor, $250
Community Supporter Sponsor, $100
WOMEN@WORK LUNCHEON
Presenting Sponsor, $750
Celebrating Women Sponsor, $250
Table Centerpiece or Raffle Item, Donation Business Promotional Table, Free
CHAMBERFEST & GOLF CART PARADE
Presenting Sponsor, $1,500
DJ Sponsor, $800
Family Fun Sponsor, $1500
Downtown Nights Sponsor, $150
Cruise Entry Fee, $10
TASTE INN
Presenting Sponsor, $1,500
Stage Sponsor, $600
Food Vendor Entry Fee, $150
Non-food vendor fee $50
Taste Inn Tickets $35
MOONLIGHT MADNESS
Presenting Sponsor, $1500
Karaoke Party Sponsor, $750
Live Acoustic Music Sponsor, $1500
Starlight Sponsors, $100
AUNT HET FALL FESTIVAL
Presenting Sponsor, $4,500
Stage Sponsor, $2,500
Kids Zone Sponsor, $2500
Car Show Sponsor, $2500
Robotics Sponsor, $1500
Aunt Het Bag Sponsor, $1500
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AFTER HOURS
Christmas Cheer Sponsor, $750
FOUNTAIN INN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Presenting Sponsor, $1,500
CHAMBER EDUCATIONAL SERIES
EVENT DATES: MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MULTIPLE
EVENT INFORMATION
Here at the Chamber, we believe knowledge is power! Each Educational Series program covers a new topic that provides beneficial information or skills training to our business owners and their employees. Additionally, these programs are a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow Chamber Members. Sponsorships will be used to provide refreshments for the events.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Second Quarter Educational Series (One Available): $250
Event: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: April 15, 2023
Third Quarter Educational Series (One Available): $250
Event: Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: August 1, 2024
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Logo on event promotional materials
Verbal recognition at the event
Opportunity to address participants
Acknowledgement within Chamber email blasts
CHAMBER 101
EVENT DATES: MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MULTIPLE
EVENT INFORMATION
Chamber 101 was created to introduce new Chamber Members to the ends and outs of our organization, but all Chamber Members are welcome! Sponsorships will be used to provide refreshments for the events.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
First Quarter Chamber 101 (One Available): $100
Event: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: February 6, 2024
Second Quarter Chamber 101 (One Available): $250
Event: Tuesday, June 20, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: May 15, 2024
Third Quarter Chamber 101 (One Available): $100
Event: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: September 3, 2024
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Logo on event promotional materials
Verbal recognition at the event
Opportunity to address participants
Acknowledgement within Chamber email blasts
EVENT
DATES: MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MULTIPLE FOUNTAIN INN: MAKER'S MARKET
EVENT INFORMATON
The Fountain Inn Maker's Market is a quarterly downtown market featuring handmade, homemade, and homegrown items from vendors who reside within 50 miles of Fountain Inn. Over the past year, the quarterly markets have grown into a large-scale events, featuring a food truck court and over 60 craft, baked-goods, and produce vendors We are seeking presenting sponsors for each of our quarterly markets. Your sponsorship will help support upgraded portable restroom facilities, event insurance, and increased advertisement. It is our goal to offer a premier market experience to the local community and beyond
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsors may select one or multiple event dates.
Spring Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: February 15, 2023
Summer Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: May 15, 2023
Fall Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: September 15, 2023
Holiday Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Sponsorship Deadline: November 15, 2023
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Company representation and opportunity to display promotional items at the FICoC Welcome Booth in Commerce Park.
Company banner hung prominently at the event.
Acknowledgement in all publicity efforts (newspaper, social media, and radio).
Logo and name recognition on event promotional materials.
Acknowledgement within the Chamber email blasts.
CHAMBER BANQUET
EVENT DATE: APRIL 12th
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 1
EVENT INFORMATION
Each year our membership gathers for a wonderful event filled with good food and fellowship. The event allows us an opportunity to visit with old friends and make some new ones as we take a look back on the previous year’s accomplishments, enjoy a catered buffet, honor outstanding individuals and businesses within our community. This year's event will also celebrate our organization's Seventieth Anniversary
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor**
$2,500 (One Available)
Listed as Presenting Sponsor in Chamber Banquet Program
Business Highlight during the event and inside Chamber Banquet Program
Reserved front row seating at banquet (up to two tables).
Large logo slide on Sponsor Slideshow. Prominent logo on event promotions
Diamond Sponsor
$750 (Ten Available)
Listed as sponsor in Chamber Banquet Program
Verbally recognized at the event
Reserved seating near stage (6 seats)
Included on Sponsor Slideshow.
Logo on event promotions
** The business that held this sponsorship level the previous year has First Right of Renewal
Anniversary Sponsor
$500 (Unlimited Available)
Listed as sponsor in Chamber Banquet Program
Verbally recognized at the event
Marked Reserved seating & four Banquet tickets
Included on Sponsor Slideshow.
Celebration Sponsor
$250 (Unlimited Available)
Listed as sponsor in Chamber Banquet Program
Verbally recognized at the event
Reserved open seating & two Banquet tickets
Community Supporter Sponsor
$100 (Unlimited Available)
Listed as sponsor in Chamber Banquet Program
Verbally recognized at the event
EVENT DATE: MAY 16
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: APRIL 15
WOMEN@WORK LUNCHEON
EVENT INFORMATION
New this year, women in our community are looking forward to the annual Women’s Luncheon as a time for celebration, inspiration, and social networking. This come-andgo event is free to the public after the featured catered lunch, raffle prizes, business promotional tables, and a whole lot of fun!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor
$750 (One Available)
Listed as Presenting Sponsor in the Welcome Program
Logo banner hung at the entrance of the Fountain Inn Activities Center
Opportunity to deliver Welcome Message to those in attendance
Verbal recognition at the event
Prominent logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Celebrating Women Sponsor
$250 (Unlimited Available)
Listed as sponsor in the Welcome Program
Verbal recognition at the event
Business name on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Table Centerpieces & Raffle Items
FREE (Ten Available)
Chamber Members may donate table centerpieces and raffle items to be given away during the event. Centerpieces can promote your business, a cause, or simply be decorative. This is a great way to get your name out there!
Business Promotion Tabling
FREE for Members (Sixteen Available)
Chamber Members may set up a promotional table at the event for business promotion and giveaways (no selling of items, please).
Please contact the Chamber Office to reserve.
CHAMBERFEST & GOLF CART PARADE
EVENT DATE: JULY 6 -
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MAY 1
EVENT INFORMATION
Happy 70th Birthday to the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce! ChamberFest is a new fun, family-friendly event with a focus on our business community and the freedom that business ownership and entrepreneurship can bring. Participating Chamber Member vendors will line Depot Street after we enjoy a Patriotic Golf Cart Parade down Weston Street! DJ Dance Party and Kids Zone
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor
$1500 (One Available)
Billboard on 365 near Hillcrest & sign in-front of Chamber Office
Hourly shout-outs from DJ & honored guest acoustic performer.
Prominent logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
DJ Party Sponsor
$800 (One Available)
Banner hung in DJ party area (Rotary Plaza on Main)
Hourly shout-outs from DJ
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Family Fun Sponsor
$1500 (One Available)
Billboard on 386 near Hillcrest & Banner hung in kids zone area.
Hourly shout-outs from DJ
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Starlight Sponsor
$100 (Unlimited Available)
Logo yard sign on Sponsor Row Business name on event promotions
MOONLIGHT MADNESS SALE
EVENT DATE: SEPT. 21 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: AUGUST 1
EVENT INFORMATION
Moonlight Madness is a fun, family-friendly event with a focus on shopping local Participating shops stay open late and offer sales, door prizes, and giveaways. Additionally, this event offers live music, a karaoke party, and food and product popup vendors filling the downtown streets. This event will quickly become one of the most popular shopping events after Aunt Het in the Chamber's yearly calendar
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor
$1500 (One Available)
Large Banner hung on Depot St. in-front of Chamber Office
Hourly shout-outs from karaoke DJ & acoustic performer.
Prominent logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Karaoke Party Sponsor
$750 (One Available)
Banner hung in karaoke party area. (Rotary Plaza on Main)
Hourly shout-outs from karaoke DJ
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Live Acoustic Music Sponsor
$500 (One Available)
Banner hung in acoustic music area. (Burdette's parking lot)
Hourly shout-outs from performer
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Starlight Sponsor
$100 (Unlimited Available)
Logo yard sign on Sponsor Row Business name on event promotions
ANNUAL AUNT HET FALL FESTIVAL
EVENT DATE: OCT 5TH SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: AUGUST 1
EVENT INFORMATION
The Aunt Het Fall Festival and Car Show is a fun, family-friendly event with a focus on shopping local, giving back to our community and enjoying the beauty of downtown Fountain Inn while we gather for musical entertainment, great food, and incredibly talented artisans, makers, bakers trades and crafters from our local area.
There is truly something for everyone at this long-time favorite event in Fountain Inn
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor
$4500 (One Available)
Large Banner hung on Depot St. infront of Chamber Office
Hourly shout-outs from performers.
Prominent logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Main Stage Sponsor
$2500 (One Available)
Banner hung in Main Stage area. (Rotary Plaza on Main)
Hourly shout-outs from performers
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Robotics Sponsor
$1500 (One Available)
Banner Hung in Robotics area
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
T-shirt with logo for students
Live Acoustic Music Sponsor
$2500 (One Available)
Banner hung in acoustic music area. (Burdette's parking lot)
Hourly shout-outs from performer
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Kids Zone Sponsor
$2500 (One or Split Available)
Banner Hung in Kids Zone area
Hourly shout-outs from performer
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity effort
Car Show Sponsor
$2500 (One Available)
Banner Hung in Car Show area.
Hourly shout-outs from performer
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AFTER HOURS
EVENT DATE: DEC. 17
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: OCT. 15
EVENT INFORMATION
Fountain Inn Chamber’s Business After Hours events always draw a great crowd, and our end of the year Open House event is becoming a new favorite! We are seeking a sponsorship to help cover the costs of having live music (i.e. carolers, acoustic performer, etc.) for this event.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Christmas Cheer Sponsor
$750 (One Available)
Logo on invitation on kiosk and mailed to membership.
Verbal recognition at the event, opportunity to address attendees.
Logo on event promotions (Holiday Open House)
FOUNTAIN INN CHRISTMAS PARADE
EVENT DATE: DEC. 4
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: NOV. 1
EVENT INFORMATION
An event that needs no introduction! Our Christmas Parade is one of the best in THE Upstate- thanks to the overwhelming support from our local community. Sponsorship covers the cost of event insurance, trophies, and advertising of event and winners.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor**
$1,500 (One Available)
Banner hung on Judges Stand
Verbal recognition at the event
Logo on event promotions
Logo on trophies
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Mentions in live coverage of parade
10x10 Promo Booth by Judge's Table
** The business that held this sponsorship level the previous year has First Right of Renewal
