EVENT INFORMATION & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FOUR AMAZING BENEFITS OF CHAMBER EVENT SPONSORSHIP
As you plan your promotions/advertising budget for 2025, please consider sponsoring a Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce event! Through the generosity of our members, we offer over 20 events per year to both our membership and the general public. Sponsoring an event has several benefits for your business: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Increase Brand Visibility: Put your brand in front of large audiences! You can increase your brand visibility through sponsor benefits, which include:
Recognition on event signage
Recognition on all pre & post-event marketing/communication materials.
Recognition on event merchandise.
Business Exposure through Community Goodwill: Customers and clients trust brands that care about investing in their community. Community involvement will set your business apart, and create an incentive for the community to support your business over the competition.
Grow Your Business Relationships: Grow your network connections through sponsor benefits which may, depending on the event, include:
Opportunity to introduce keynote or invited speakers
Opportunity to moderate or present a panel discussion.
Opportunity to provide promotional products and/or brochures detailing your business to attendees
Efficiently Generate New Leads: Not only do Chamber events connect you with a compatible customer base, they also allow you to show the "human side" of your business. By sponsoring and attending, you can interact with potential customers, learn about their needs, promote your products, and build a strong contact list.
Our staff is here to help! Give us a call at 864-862-2586 x 122, email us at info@fountaininnchamber.org, or stop by the Chamber Office and say hello!
Marnie Schwartz-Hanley,
President/CEO Kailey
Szatkowski,
Adminstrative Assistant
2025 EVENT TIMELINE
FIRST QUARTER
January 21 Business After Hours at Quillen Manor (Public Event)
January 28: Eggs & Analytics Business Breakfast(Public Event)
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 15 Chamber Gala Banquet (Public Event)
April 29: Women@Work Luncheon (Public Event)
May 15: Women@Work Luncheon (Public Event)
May 24: 2nd Annual Golf Cart Parade
June 19: Chamber 101 (Chamber Exclusive)
THIRD QUARTER
July 6: Summer ChamberFest (Public Event)
July TBD: Business After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
August 21: Educational Series (Chamber Exclusive)
September 20: Moonlight Madness Sale (Public Event)
September 25: Chamber 101 (Chamber Exclusive)
FOURTH QUARTER
October 4: 42nd Annual Aunt Het & Car Show (Public Event)
October 21: Business After Hours (Chamber Exclusive)
November 14: 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot (Public Event)
November 18: Thankful Thanksgiving After Hours
November 29: Shop Small Saturday (Public Event)
December 3: Fountain Inn Christmas Parade (Public Event)
December 20: 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
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
SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
Presenting Sponsor, $4500
Grab N Go Breakfast Sponsor, $1500
Catered Lunch from Dial Fish Co , $2500
Station Sponsors, $150
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, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: April 15, 2025
Third Quarter Educational Series (One Available): $250
Event: Thursday, August 22, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: August 1, 2025
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, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: February 6, 2025
Second Quarter Chamber 101 (One Available): $250
Event: Tuesday, June 20, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: May 15, 2025
Third Quarter Chamber 101 (One Available): $100
Event: Tuesday, September 24, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: September 3, 2025
SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Logo on event promotional materials
Verbal recognition at the event
Opportunity to address participants
Acknowledgement within Chamber email blasts
FOUNTAIN INN: MAKER'S MARKET
EVENT DATES: MULTIPLE SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MULTIPLE
EVENT INFORMATON
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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 Sponsors may select one or multiple event dates.
Spring Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, March 22, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: February 14, 2025
Summer Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, June 7, 2025- Sponsorship Deadline: May 15, 2025
Fall Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: August 15, 2025
Holiday Market Presenting Sponsor (One Available): $750
Event: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sponsorship Deadline: November 15, 2025
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 15th SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 3
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
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: MAY 24 - SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: APRIL 1
EVENT INFORMATION
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
Prominent logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
DJ Party Sponsor
$800 (One Available)
Banner hung in DJ party area (Commerce Park Stage)
Hourly shout-outs from DJ
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Family Fun Sponsor
$1500 (Two 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
SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
EVENT DATE: NOVEMBER 14
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: September 30
EVENT INFORMATION
Our Sporting Clay Tournament, held annually at The Clinton House is a BLAST! The day starts with a Grab N Go Breakfast and Safety Orientation and then our teams hit the trails with 14 Stations of Clays to shoot! We head back to the Lodge House for a Catered Lunch by Dial Fish Company and More and our Awards Presentation. An excellent time in the great outdoors to network and fellowship
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
Presenting Sponsor
$4500 (One Available)
Team of 4, includes Carts and Shells
Prominent logo on Trophies
Opportunity to address the teams
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Logo on Event Promotions
Grab N Go Breakfast Sponsor
$1500 (One Available )
Signage displayed on Table and Breakfast bags
Opportunity to address the team
Logo on Event Promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Includes Team of 2
Catered Lunch Sponsor
$2500 (One Available)
Signage on Table and Dining Area
Opportunity to address the teams
Logo on event promotions
Acknowledgement in publicity efforts
Includes Team of 2
Station Sponsor
$150 (11 Available)
Logo yard sign at Station
Business may set up table at station
Team of Four
$800 includes Carts and Shells
ANNUAL AUNT HET FALL FESTIVAL
EVENT DATE: OCT 4TH 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. 16 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 emailed 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. 3 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 Billboard at I-385
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
