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4,313
Annual Program and Event Attendees
43,000+
Social Media Followers
122,000+
Average Annual Website Visits
10,000+ Email Subscribers
1,287
272 Total Investors Events in 2024
120 Sponsorship Opportunities
161 Accelerate Investors
Date: Various dates and times
Location: Greenville Chamber
Projected Attendance: 20-35
Audience: Community and business leaders
Description: The Business Advocacy Committee convenes business leaders with city, state, and federal officials to create a competitive climate for the continued growth and success of Greenville’s employers. Meets monthly (ex. July, October and December). The Energy & Enviormental Compliance and Growth & Infrastructure subcommittees will continue as part of the BAC.
Date: Quarterly
Location: Soby’s Wine Cellar
Projected Attendance: 12 seats available
Audience: Business leaders
Registration: $225
Description: Table for 12 is an exclusive menu offered dinner event meant to give members of the community one-on-one access with a high-level official, candidate, or figure in the community. This time will be used to have off-the-record conversations and share perspectives and ideas.
Sponsorship
Date: December
Location: Embassy Suites Greenville
Projected Attendance: 200
Audience: Business and political leaders
Registration: $75 Investors, $100 All Others and At-Door
Description: The Greenville Chamber’s Annual Legislative Breakfast is one of Greenville’s most anticipated political events each year. More than 200 Chamber Investors will lobby the Delegation on the 2024 Legislative Agenda, and members of the Delegation will give the straight scoop on what’s going on in Columbia. You’ll want to be part of this direction-setting event!
Date: Monthly
Location: Community Tap
Projected Attendance: 25
Audience: Business and political leaders
Registration: $25 Investors
Description: Politics on Tap is an informal event that is meant to connect business leaders with political leaders and advocates from around the state. It is a monthly event where attendees have the chance to hear first-hand stories and ask questions of their own.
Date: August 25
Location: Crown Plaza
Projected Attendance: 150
Audience: Business and political leaders
Registration: $60 Investor, $100 All Others
Description: The Greenville Chamber’s State of the City and County breakfast is a showcase of local politics at its best. The program allows Greenville’s Mayor and County Council’s Chairman to share the state of the city and county in a fireside discussion with the Chamber’s VP of Government Affairs.
on all event promotions and materials
to welcome attendees with company spotlight for 2-3 minutes
Included attendees with a discounted rate of $50 for additional attendees
Right of first acceptance following year
Mentioned in welcome and closing remarks
Advocacy Guide placement
Date: October 25
Location: Washington, DC
Projected Attendance: 20 maximum
Audience: Business leaders, state and national political leaders
Registration: $975 Investor, $1,200 All Others
Description: The Upstate Chamber Coalition’s biennial trip to Washington, D.C. is an opportunity for Upstate business leaders to meet with their Federal delegation and advocate for issues that are important to community and business leaders. Participants will visit Capitol Hill, meet with their representatives, hear from policy experts, and will even get to enjoy some of the exciting sites D.C. has to offer.
Date: February, May, October
Location: Varies by date
Projected Attendance: 50-75
Audience: All Chamber Investors
Registration: Included with Chamber Investment
Description: Business After Hours is one of the Chamber’s premier networking events. Investors utilize this opportunity maximize face-to-face connections and build their networks in a relaxed, social atmosphere while learning about other Investor’s businesses.
Recognition on all digital and printed event promotions and signage
Opportunity to serve as a Table Exhibitor at each event to distribute materials and promote products
Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes at each event (where audio is available)
Right of first acceptance to sponsor next year
Company name recognition from podium at events
Receive List of Attendees
Date: February 27
Location: Greenville Convention Center
Projected Attendance: 750
Audience: Business and community leaders
Registration: $175 Investors, $225 All Others
Description: The Greenville Chamber’s Annual Meeting is the one of the largest business meetings in the state! Chamber Investors enjoy this opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders while hearing about the Chamber’s vision for the year ahead.
Date: January, April, August, November
Location: Varies by date
Projected Attendance: 50-75
Audience: All Chamber Investors
Description: Meet fellow Investors and learn how to maximize your networking opportunities with this structured event.
Recognition on all event materials and promotions
Opportunity to welcome attendees (3-5 minutes)
Opportunity to display company signage or distribute materials at event
Opportunity to serve as a Table Exhibitor to distribute information and promote products
Receive a list of attendees
Right of first acceptance to sponsor next year
Date: April, July and October 2025, exact dates TBD
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 75-100
Audience: All Chamber Investors
Registration: $50 Investors, $75 All Others
Description: The Greenville Greats program aims to showcase individuals whose vision, energy, and hard work have substantially contributed to Greenville’s unique personality and quality of life. Through our events, we intend to create understanding, awareness, and inspiration for our attendees by highlighting the visionary work of those who have developed the structural and cultural landscape we now enjoy. This program is not just about honoring and chronicling individuals who have made significant impacts and contributions to the growth of greater Greenville, but it’s also about celebrating the spirit of our community and inspiring future generations.
Recognition on all digital and printed event promotions and signage
Opportunity to serve as a Table Exhibitor at each event to distribute materials and promote products
Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes at each event (where audio is available)
attendees
Date: September
Time: All Day
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 300
Audience: Business and community leaders
Description: The Golf Tournament is one of the Chamber’s most highly anticipated annual events. Players and sponsors participate in a captain’s choice golf tournament with special amenities that include custom player gifts, lunch at comfort stations and hole-in-one contests. Postround, all participants are invited to the 19th Hole reception featuring open bar, casual fare, raffle prizes and networking.
with company recognition displayed in player carts
to interact with players at Beverage Cart
Signage displayed on Beverage Cart
Opportunity to have company representative at table on Par 3 hole
Signage with recognition displayed at tournament and 19th Hole
Recognition on course with tee/green sign
Date: March, August, September
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Varies by date
Projected Attendance: 50
Audience: All Chamber Investors
Description: Investors are invited to an intimate, private networking reception with fellow Investors, Chamber staff and Board. This is a great chance to learn more about the full benefits and impact of Chamber investment, as well as make great connections.
Recognition on all event promotions, materials and signage
Included attendees at each event
Opportunity to have an exhibitor table
Opportunity to speak 3-5 minutes
Copy of attendee list
Right of first acceptance to sponsor next year
Provide food, beverages, and venue
Date: Monthly (except January and December)
Description: The Greenville Chamber recognizes an extraordinary small business each month. The Small Business of the Month is chosen by a selection committee from nominations provided by Greenville Chamber Investors. The Chamber’s annual Small Business of the Year is selected from the year’s Small Businesses of the Month.
Opportunity for company representative to present the award
Sponsorship recognition and photo in the Small Business of the Month promotions
Logo recognition on award and promotional graphics
Business page tagged in Chamber social media posts
Copy of contact information list for monthly winners
Opportunity to attend end of year networking event with all winners invited
Date: October
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 300+
Audience: Business professionals and community leaders
Registration: TBD
Description: Viewing diversity, equity and inclusion as a leadership function is vital for professional and personal development. Enrich your life and your business at the Summit by taking advantage of this opportunity to hone your skills as a leader who effectively leverages strategic diversity and intentional inclusion. This event qualifies for SHRM credits.
Recognition on all digital event promotions (including promo video) and social media
Recognition on all digital and printed signage and program materials
for company
Reserved priority seating at keynote events with recognition signage on tables
Opportunity to have an exhibition table at event
Special recognition during the reception
Receive a digital copy of the attendee list
Date: January- December
Expected Cohort Size: 12-15 members
Description: The Business Accelerator program was created to advance economic inclusion in 2012. In 2021, a generous grant from Bank of America expanded the program statewide. This program is led by the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville Chambers with individual programs held in each of the 3 markets. The Business Accelerator supports and scales high-potential minority-owned firms by providing targeted training, access to business coaches, and access to large corporations. Participants leave the program with a three-year Strategic Growth Action Plan to guide their development.
Recognition in event promotions
Recognition on all printed and digital program/class day materials
Opportunity to offer welcome address at class orientation, retreats, and graduation
Opportunity to have an additional representative attend opening and ending retreats to network with class members and Alumni
Opportunity to participate as an experiential visit site or speaker/panelist for one of the class day sessions
Opportunity to offer welcome address with company spotlight for 3 minutes at Graduation
Opportunity to speak at graduation for 1-2 minutes
Opportunity to network with community leaders
Opportunity to speak at sponsored class day for 1-2 minutes
Recognition on agenda
Recognition on Graduation event materials and signage
Date: March 7th
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Greenville Convention Center
Projected Attendance: 200
Audience: Human Resources professionals
Registration: $430
Description: This annual event provides a briefing on current human resources issues, the opportunity to meet other professionals in the area, and a chance to visit with suppliers of human resources related services. A pre-conference workshop will also be held on March 6th. The update provides credits through both the Society of Human Resource Management and the HR Certification Institute. The exact number of credits for the current year will be available soon. For additional information, contact Hank Hyatt at hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.
Recognition in all event promotions including HRLU website, signage and materials
Opportunity to display signage and distribute materials at the event on table(s) with linen and on lunch tables
Opportunity to welcome attendees with the company spolight for 2-3 minutes (including opportunity to use PowerPoint presentation)
Opportunity to speak during morning break for 1-2 minutes
Included attendees (negotiable) with a discount of $50 for additional booth-only attendees
Opportunity to participate in all conference sessions, breaks and lunch
Receive a copy of attendee business cards
Date: September 9-12
Location: Boise, Idaho
Projected Attendance: 100
Audience: Business and Community Leaders, Elected Officials, Economic Development Officials
Registration: $3,675 Individual, $2,795 Plus-One
Description: An Intercommunity Leadership Visit is an opportunity to learn best practices from an aspirational city. Attendees will learn what other communities are doing to drive economic and community development. In addition to experiencing a best-in-class city, attendees will have time for networking and building deeper relationships with key leaders from our own community. Please save the date for the 2025 Intercommunity Leadership Visit.
Receive verbal recognition from the podium
on event website and signage
in pre-and post-visit materials and promotions
Recognition on attendee nametags
Upgraded accomodations at hotel
Media engagement pre- and post-visit
Priority event coverage, including pre- and post- visit
Remarks at one session (a reception/lunch or dinner)
Date: October
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 200
Audience: Manufacturing plant managers, business and community leaders
Registration: $75 Investors, $125 All Others
Description: This annual event provides an opportunity for the community to thank manufacturers who continue to grow and invest in the Greenville region. This evening of networking, good food and drink also offers an opportunity to specifically thank those manufacturers who have opened their doors for student tours during national NAM MFGDay.
Recognition on all event materials Logo Name Name Name
Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes and assist with door prizes
Opportunity to display your company’s signage or distribute materials at the event
attendees with Presenting Sponsor nametags
Receive a copy of attendee business cards
Sponsorship recognition from the podium at the event
Date: February 27th & 28th | 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: SpringHill Suites Downtown Greenville
Projected Attendance: 150
Audience: HSE professionals from across the Upstate region Registration: $299
Description: This event held in partnership with Employers Network and the law firm of Williams Mullen will provide a briefing on current safety and related issues of interest to Health & Safety professionals from across the Upstate Region. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to meet other professionals in the area and visit with suppliers of relevant services. It is anticipated that this conference will provide CLE and other credits. An evening reception will be held on February 27th and the main conference will be held on February 28th. For additional information, contact Hank Hyatt at hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.
Recognition in all event promotions including event website, signage and materials
Opportunity to display signage and distribute materials at the event on table(s) with linen and on lunch tables
Opportunity to welcome attendees with the company spolight for 2-3 minutes (including opportunity to use PowerPoint presentation)
Opportunity to speak during morning break for 1-2 minutes
Included attendees (negotiable) with a discount of $50 for additional booth-only attendees
Opportunity to participate in all conference sessions, breaks and lunch
Receive a digital attendee list
Invitation to pre-event reception the night before
Date: Quarterly Meetings
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 20
Audience: Manufacturing plant managers
Registration: Included in Chamber Investment. By invitation only.
Description: These quarterly meetings are meant to be an opportunity for manufacturing leaders to meet and discuss ideas, challenges, and strategies related to the manufacturing industry.
Opportunity to provide company overview / capabilities
Date: Year-Round
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Projected Attendance: 150-200
Audience: Program participants, parents, company leaders and school district officials.
Description: LaunchGVL is a partnership between the Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools to connect high school students with paid, work-based learning experiences.
Opportunity to have a table at end of year celebration and three interview days
Opportunity to have a table at end of year celebration and one interview day
Opportunity to have a table at all three interview days OR end of year celebration
Date: Fall
Location: TBD
Projected Attendance: 50+
Audience: Opportunity Greenville participants
Registration: $525 Investors (3 or more employees $475 each), $650 All Others
Description: Opportunity Greenville is a 5-week program held to guide participants through the inner workings of Greenville. Participants learn about our economy, government, culture, and history from local leaders and decision-makers. This is a great way to learn how to get involved in the community whether you grew up in Greenville or have just moved to the area.
Recognition in event promotions and materials
Opportunity to display signage/distribute materials at one session
Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes during one session and co-facilitate a session
Ability to provide items to be given away as prizes during one session
Invitation to attend networking and graduation receptions
Date: August-May
Location: Various Locations
Projected Attendance: 45
Audience: Leadership Greenville participants, community leaders, and Chamber volunteers
Registration: $4,500 Investors, $5,500 All Others
Description: The Chamber’s flagship leadership program is designed to help develop informed, committed, and qualified leaders for Greenville County. By taking an intensive look into the issues affecting Greenville, the 10-month program prepares and motivates participants to provide quality, dynamic leadership within the area.
Opportunity to offer welcome address at class orientation, retreats, and graduation
Opportunity to have an additional representative attend opening and ending retreats to network with class members and Leadership Greenville Alumni
Opportunity to participate as an experiential visit site or speaker/panelist for one of the class sessions
Opportunity to offer welcome address with company spotlight for 3 minutes at Graduation
Opportunity to speak at graduation for 1-2 minutes
Opportunity to network with community leaders
Opportunity to speak at sponsored class day for 1-2 minutes
Recognition on agenda
Recognition on Graduation event materials and signage
Date: Year Round
Location: Various locations
Projected Attendance: 75+
Audience: Young professionals (21-39)
Registration: $175 Annual Membership
Description: The Greenville Chamber Young Professionals (GCYP) initiative develops Greenville’s next generation of business and community leaders through inclusive and meaningful opportunities to connect, engage and inspire. GCYP has more than 200 members and aims to bring value to employees from a wide range of industries in the Greenville area.
Date: January – October
Projected Attendance: 40+
Description: Pacesetters is a group mentoring program designed to connect high-potential young professionals with Greenville’s most innovative and successful leaders. This program affords its members the opportunity to develop their
and
other young professionals. The small group format allows this program to be
possible.
Date: 12 Months from Start Date
Projected Views: TBD
Audience: Chamber Investors, Upstate Business Community, Community Visitors
Description: Gain exclusive access to a prime audience— Greenville Chamber Investors! Banner ads throughout the Greenville Chamber’s website allow you to elevate your brand and reach the right people through one of Greenville’s most trusted platforms.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
WEBSITE BANNER AD: $1,500
Includes:
• Premier ad placement on webpage of your choice (exclusions apply)
• Ad linked to url provided
Frequency: Every Wednesday (Except at Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Projected Views: 6,500
Audience: Chamber Investors, Upstate Business Community
BUSINESS DIRECTORY AD: $1000 (EXCLUSIVE BY CATEGORY)
Includes:
• Premier ad placement on category of your choice
• Ad linked to url provided
Description: Leverage this Investor-exclusive opportunity to promote your business through the Chamber’s highly popular Weekly Update newsletter.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
MONTHLY PRESENTING SPONSOR: $750
Includes:
• Logo at top of newsletter
• Company URL inlcuded
• Month-long sponsorship (4 total newsletters)
Date: Published in December
WEEKLY AD: $200
Includes:
• Banner ad in newsletter
• Company URL included
• 600x300px graphic
• One Weekly Update placement
Audience: State legislators, business leaders, members of the community
Description: First published in 2016, this guide is the go-to Policy Manual for Greenville business. This magazine style guide outlines the Chamber’s local, state and federal policy agendas, gives information on how to contact local, state and federal officials and provides advice on how to engage and advocate on behalf of the Chamber or your own issues.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
• Back Cover: $2,500
• Inside Center Spread: $2,500
• Inside Front Cover: $2,000
• Full Page: $1,000
• Half Page: $750
Designed for Investors who want a stronger voice for the region and want more exposure with our elected officials, these Partners receive:
• 20% discount off all Business Advocacy sponsorships*
• Inclusion on Partner signage
• 1 Seat on the Upstate Chamber Coalition (UCC) Advisory Board
• Sponsorship recognition at 30+ Greenville Chamber committee meetings
• Recognition in all UCC emails
• Recognition as a Business Advocacy partner on Chamber website
• Sponsorship recognition at all Greenville Chamber Advocacy and UCC events
• 2 complimentary tickets to all Greenville Chamber Advocacy and UCC events plus priority seating (when applicable, contact regarding National Issues Forum)
• Special access to exclusive receptions before or after event
Designed for Investors who wish to support the Chamber’s Economic Opportunity efforts to promote economic development, these Partners receive:
• 20% discount off all Economic Opportunity sponsorships*
• Logo recognition on Partner signage displayed at all major Economic Opportunity events
• Recognition as a Economic Opportunity Partner on Chamber website
• 2 complimentary admissions at all 2025 Economic Opportunity events
• Economic Opportunity Partner recognition at all Business Accelerator sessions and events
• Complimentary Economic Opportunity Consulting/Training up to 4 hours
• Opportunity to have a representative serve on the Business Accelerator Advisory Council
Designed for Investors who prefer high-impact exposure and engagement in front of our leadership development programs, these Partners receive:
• 20% discount off all Leadership Development sponsorships*
• 5 GCYP Memberships
• 1 Pacesetters participant
• Logo recognition in promotions and event materials
• Opportunity to speak at 1 mutually agreed upon event
• Logo recognition with website link in the bi-monthly newsletter
• Exhibitor table at events (where applicable)
Designed for Investors dedicated to ensuring the future economic success of our community, these Partners receive:
• 20% discount off all Economic Competitiveness sponsorships*
• 20% discount on Intracommunity Leadership Visit (ILV) registration
• 2 complimentary registrations to all local ILV events
• Priority involvement in inbound Intercity Delegation Visits
• Inclusion on Partner signage
• Recognition as an Economic Competitiveness Partner on Chamber website
• 2 complimentary admissions at all Economic Competitiveness events
• Sponsorship recognition at Industry Roundtable meetings
Designed for Investors who want to be in front of business owners, these Partners receive:
• 20% discount off all Business Growth sponsorships
• Recognition as a Business Growth Partner on Chamber website and digital communications (when applicable)
• Inclusion on Partner signage
• 2 complimentary Greenville Chamber Links memberships
• Complimentary table at Business Growth Events (Coffee & Connections and Business After Hours) during the year
• 2 complimentary admissions to Business Growth Events during the year
• Opportunity to serve on a Small Business Growth Committee
• Receive 1 bi-monthly Weekly Update ad for business