2024 Greenville Chamber Sponsor Guide

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2024 SPONSOR GUIDE G R O W I N G A G R E AT E R G R E E N V I L L E

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2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ADVOCATE Advocacy Committee s Legislative Summit Annual Legislative Breakfast Politics On Tap State of the City/State of the County Upstate Chamber Coalition National Issues Forum

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LaunchGVL 25 Opportunity Greenville 25 Leadership Greenville 26 Leadership Greenville Alumni 26 Greenville Chamber Young Professionals 27 Young Professional Pacesetters 27

Business After Hours 10 Small Business Growth Series 10 134th Annual Meeting 11 Coffee And Connections 12 Executive Assistants Roundtable 12 Ladies Classic 13 Golf Tournament 14 Nice Celebrations 15 Small Business Of The Month 15

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Growing A Greater Greenville Podcast 29 Weekly Update Sponsorship 29 Public Policy Guide 29

PARTNERSHIPS Business Advocacy Partner Diversity & Economic Inclusion Partner Leadership Development Partner Economic Competitiveness Partner Business Growth Partner

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ACCELERATE Human Resources Law Update 20 2025 Intercommunity Leadership Visit 21 Manufacturing Reception 22 Upstate SC Safety Conference 23 Manufacturing Roundtable 23

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AUDIENCE PROFILES CORPORATE EXECUTIVES

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Diversity and Economic Inclusion Summit 17 Leadership Greenville 26

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COMMUNITY LEADERS

HR PROFESSIONALS Human Resources Law Update Upstate SC Safety Conference

Young Professionals Programs Pacesetters

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Annual Legislative Breakfast 7 Upstate Chamber Coalition National Issues Forum 8 Leadership Greenville 26

SALES & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS

Drive ABBYEngagement

Business After Hours Coffee and Connections

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To secure your 2024 sponsorship, DISCLAIMER contact Abby McNeely at amcneely@greenvillechamber.org.

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Advocacy Committees Small Business Growth Series

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PLEASE NOTE: This catalog includes Investor pricing.

Non-investor pricing is available upon request. The 2024 program of work is subject to change.

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ADVOCACY COMMITTEES Date: Various dates and times Location: Greenville Chamber Projected Attendance: 20-50 Audience: Community and business leaders Description: There are three Advocacy committees. Your sponsorship helps bring in speakers, pay for breakfast, and gives you a few minutes to address the committee.

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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 and December) The Energy & Environmental Compliance Committee convenes Upstate businesses with local, state, and federal environmental regulators to create policies that protect the environment while not placing an undue burden on the successful operation of Upstate businesses.

Meets six times a year The Growth & Infrastructure Committee seeks solutions to ensure Greenville’s growth serves the needs of a growing business community while protecting our region’s award-wining quality of life. Meets six times a year BENEFITS

COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP Annual Sponsorship for 10 Meetings | $1500

ALL THREE COMMITTEES SPONSORSHIP Annual Sponsorship for 10 Meetings | $3000

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LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT Date: May Location: TBD Projected Attendance: 150 Audience: General business community, elected officials and community organizations.

Registration: $75 Description: A recap of the business community’s successes during the 2023 – 2024 South Carolina Legislative Session.

BENEFITS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500

GOLD SPONSOR $1,500

SILVER SPONSOR $1,000

BRONZE SPONSOR $750

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Date: December Location: TBD Projected Attendance: 200 Audience: Business and political leaders Registration: $65 Investor, $100 All Others 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!

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $3,500

GOLD SPONSOR $2,500

SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR $1,500 $1,000

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POLITICS ON TAP

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ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Date: Monthly Location: Community Tap Projected Attendance: 25 Audience: Business and political leaders Registration: $10 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.

BENEFITS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $1,500

SERIES SPONSOR | $500

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STATE OF THE CITY/STATE OF THE COUNTY Date: August Location: TBD Projected Attendance: 150 Audience: General business community, elected officials and community organizations Registration: $60 Investor, $100 All Others Description: This event provides an overview of the most pressing issues in Greenville from community leaders. This will be followed by breakout sessions discussing a variety of issues in more depth.

BENEFITS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500

GOLD SPONSOR $1,500

SILVER SPONSOR $1,000

BRONZE SPONSOR $750

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UPSTATE CHAMBER COALITION NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM Date: September Location: Washington, DC Projected Attendance: 50 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 business. 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.

BENEFITS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000

RECEPTION SPONSOR $3,000

PRESIDENTIAL SPONSOR $3,000

SENATE SPONSOR $2,000

BREAKFAST SPONSOR $1,000

HOUSE SPONSOR $1,000

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Date: January, March, May, July, September Location: Varies by date Projected Attendance: 50-75 Audience: All Chamber Investors Registration: $15 Investors, $25 All Others Description: Business After Hours is one of the Chamber’s premier networking events. Investors utilize this opportunity to discuss and share ideas in a relaxed, social atmosphere while learning about other Investors businesses.

BENEFITS

ANNUAL PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500

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GOLD SPONSOR $1,500

SILVER SPONSOR $1,000

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EXHIBITOR SPONSOR $250

Right of first acceptance to sponsor next year √ Company name recognition from podium at events

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SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH SERIES Date: March, June, September, December Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Location: Greenville Chamber Projected Attendance: 20-25 Audience: Small Business Owners Registration: $20 Description: The Small Business Growth Series aims to be a learning opportunity for small business owners. Hear the most up to date information and strategies from subject area experts on topics chosen by business owners. This informal event is quarterly and will meet at the Chamber.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $1,500

IN-KIND SPONSOR | $500

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Date: February 24 Location: Greenville Convention Center Projected Attendance: 750 Audience: Business and community leaders Registration: $105 Investors 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.

BENEFITS:

PRESENTING SPONSOR $20,000

DIAMOND SPONSOR $13,250

PLATINUM SPONSOR $7,500

AWARD SPONSOR $5,000

NETWORKING SOCIAL SPONSOR $5,000

EMERALD SPONSOR $4,500

GOLD SPONSOR $2,500

SILVER SPONSOR $2,000

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SMALL BUSINESS* $750

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COFFEE AND CONNECTIONS Date: February, April, June, August, October 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.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500

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EXHIBITOR SPONSOR $250

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS ROUNDTABLE Date: February, May, August, November Location: Virtual Projected Attendance: 30-40 Audience: Executive Assistants of top tier Chamber Investors (Accelerate Investors, Board of Directors and Trustee Investors) Description: This event series is designed specifically for the top executive assistants of Chamber Investors. This program provides a platform for executive assistants to connect with their peers, share ideas and gain useful knowledge to apply at work. This is a virtual event with an in-person reception planned in November.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $500 PER EVENT

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Date: May 6th Time: All Day Location: 3’s Greenville Golf & Grill Projected Attendance: 150 Audience: Female business and community leaders Description: Calling all women of the Greenville Chamber! Join us for a day of fun and networking – on the links. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or have never picked up a club, we invite you to come play and enjoy the sites, tastes and sounds of Greenville while socializing amongst our city’s most prominent businesswomen.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $5,000

PAR 3 PARTY EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR $3,250

REFRESHMENT SPONSOR $2,500

PLAYER GIFT SPONSOR $2,000

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CONTEST SPONSOR $3,000

RED TEE SPONSOR $750

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TEAM OF INDIVIDUAL THREE PLAYER $575 $200

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GREEN SPONSOR $300/$200

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Date: September Time: All Day Location: Greenville Country Club 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. Post-round, all participants are invited to the 19th Hole reception featuring open bar, casual fare, raffle prizes and networking.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $7,500

19TH HOLE $3,500

GIVEAWAY SPONSOR $3,000

LUNCH SPONSOR $2,500

PLAYER CART SPONSOR $2,500

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BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR $1,500

TEE/GREEN SPONSOR $300/$200**

FOURSOME $1,800

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER $450

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PAR 3 SPONSOR $900

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Date: March, June, August, November 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.

BENEFITS:

ANNUAL SPONSOR $5,000 Full Series

GOLD SPONSOR $2,500 Entire Series or $750 per event

IN-KIND HOST SPONSOR or $500 Per Event

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NICE CELEBRATIONS

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH 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.

BENEFITS

ANNUAL SPONSOR $5,000

Opportunity for company representative to present the award

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Copy of contact information list for monthly winners

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Opportunity to attend end of year networking event with all winners invited

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Date: October 24th Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm Location: In-Person Projected Attendance: 300+ Audience: Diverse business professionals and community leaders Registration: $225 Investors, $275 All Others 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 6th Annual DEI 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.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000 (Category Exclusive)

DEI CHAMPION DEI PARTNER $7,500 (Limited Availability) $3,500 (Limited Availability)

DEI SUPPORTER SPONSOR TABLE $1,250 $500

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MINORITY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR Date: January- December Expected Cohort Size: 12-15 members Description: The Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program was born from the Greenville Chamber’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative to advance economic inclusion in 2012. In 2021, a generous grant from Bank of America expanded the MBA program statewide. This program is led by the Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville Chambers with individual programs held in each of the 3 markets. The Minority 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.

BENEFITS

MBA CHAMPION $3,000

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Opportunity to have an additional representative attend opening and ending retreats to network with class members and MBA Alumni

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Opportunity to participate as an experiential visit site or speaker/ panelist for one of the class day sessions

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Opportunity to offer welcome address with company spotlight for 3 minutes at Graduation

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MBA SUPPORTER $500

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Opportunity to speak at graduation for 1-2 minutes Opportunity to network with community leaders

MBA PARTNER $1,500

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HUMAN RESOURCES LAW UPDATE Date: March 8th Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm Location: Greenville Convention Center Projected Attendance: 200 Audience: Human Resources professionals Registration: $374 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. 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 in mid-fall of the previous year.

For additional information, contact Hank Hyatt at hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $3,150

GOLD SPONSOR Break $2,100

SILVER SPONSOR Exhibitor Plus $1,425

BRONZE SPONSOR Exhibitor $875

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Date: Fall 2025 Location and Time: TBD Projected Attendance: 100 Audience: Business and Community Leaders, Elected Officials, Economic Development Officials 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.

BENEFITS

ILV PRESENTING SPONSOR $10,000

ILV TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR $5,000 (Exclusive)

ILV MEDIA SPONSOR $7,500

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ILV FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSOR $2,500 (7 available)

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MANUFACTURING RECEPTION

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Date: October Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm Location: TBD Projected Attendance: 200 Audience: Manufacturing plant managers, business and community leaders Registration: $60 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 supported LaunchGVL as well as who have opened their doors for student tours.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $6,500

GOLD SPONSOR $2,250

SILVER SPONSOR $1,500

BRONZE SPONSOR $750

DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR $250

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Date: February 8th | 8:00am - 3:00pm Location: TBD 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. For additional information, contact Hank Hyatt at hhyatt@greenvillechamber.org.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR SPONSOR Break Exhibitor Plus $3,000 $2,000 $1,375

BRONZE SPONSOR Exhibitor $825

Recognition in all event promotions including event website, signage and materials

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MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLE

ACCELERATE

UPSTATE SC SAFETY CONFERENCE

Date: Quarterly Meetings Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: TBD Projected Attendance: 20 Audience: Manufacturing plant managers Registration: $60 Investors, $125 All Others 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.

BENEFITS

ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR | $500

Opportunity to host roundtable meeting

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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.

BENEFITS

LAUNCHGVL CHAMPION $3,000

LAUNCHGVL PARTNER $1,500

LAUNCHGVL SUPPORTER $500

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Opportunity to welcome attendees at celebration

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Opportunity to present awards to students

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Opportunity to have a table at end of year celebration and three interview days

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Opportunity to have a table at all three interview days OR end of year celebration Included attendees

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OPPORTUNITY GREENVILLE 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.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $1,000

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Opportunity to speak for 2-3 minutes during one session and co-facilitate a session

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Ability to provide items to be given away as prizes during one session

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Invitation to attend networking and graduation receptions

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SESSION SPONSOR | $500

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LEADERSHIP GREENVILLE Date: August-May Location: Various Locations Projected Attendance: 45 Audience: Leadership Greenville participants, community leaders, and Chamber volunteers Registration: $4,000 Investors, $5,000 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.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $12,000 per year (2 Yr. Commitment)

GOLD SPONSOR $1,500

Guaranteed spot employee in Leadership Greenville Class

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Recognition on all printed and digital program/class day materials

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Opportunity to offer welcome address at class orientation, retreats, and graduation

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Opportunity to have an additional representative attend opening and ending retreats to network with class members and Leadership Greenville Alumni

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Opportunity to participate as an experiential visit site or speaker/panelist for one of the class day sessions

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Opportunity to offer welcome address with company spotlight for 3 minutes at Graduation

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GRADUATION SPONSOR $1,000 or in-kind

CLASS DAY SPONSOR $850 per class session or in-kind

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Opportunity to speak at graduation for 1-2 minutes Opportunity to network with community leaders

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LEADERSHIP GREENVILLE ALUMNI BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $10,000 (full year)

Guaranteed spot in Leadership Greenville class for sponsored year

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Opportunity to speak at Leadership Greenville lunch

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Recognition as a Leadership Greenville graduation sponsor

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ALUMNI EVENT SPONSOR | $750

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Date: Year Round Location: Various locations Projected Attendance: 75+ Audience: Young professionals (21-39) Registration: $160 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.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $3,500

LUNCHEON SERIES SPONSOR $2,500

HOST SPONSOR $500 per event or in-kind

Complimentary GCYP memberships

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TABLE SPONSOR $150 (Excludes Luncheons)

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PACESETTERS 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 leadership skills through training sessions and networking with other young professionals. The small group format allows this program to be tailored to its individual members so they can receive the greatest benefit possible.

BENEFITS

PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500

HOST SPONSOR $500 OR IN-KIND (provide food, non-alcoholic beverages, and venue)

Recognition in event promotions and materials for chosen program

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Date: TBD Audience: Upstate community Description: The Greenville Chamber’s Growing a Greater Greenville podcast is one the newest initiatives spotlighting Upstate businesses, sharing Chamber news and sharing valuable lessons.

Episode Sponsor: $500 • 30-second commercial during podcast episode

WEEKLY UPDATE SPONSORSHIP Frequency: Every Wednesday (Except at Thanksgiving & Christmas) Projected Views: 6,500 Audience: Chamber Investors, Upstate Business Community 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)

WEEKLY AD: $200 Includes: • Banner ad in newsletter • Company URL included • 600x300px graphic • One Weekly Update placement

PUBLIC POLICY GUIDE Date: Published in December 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: $2,000 • Inside Center Spread: $2,000 • Inside Front Cover: $1,500 • Full Page: $1,000 • Half Page: $600

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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

GROWING A GREATER GREENVILLE PODCAST

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PARTNERSHIPS

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

DIVERSITY & ECONOMIC INCLUSION PARTNER • $5,000 Designed for Investors who wish to support the Chamber’s Diversity & Inclusion efforts to promote economic development through diversity and inclusion, these Partners receive: • • • • • • •

20% discount off all Diversity & Economic Inclusion sponsorships* Logo recognition on Partner signage displayed at all major D&I events Recognition as a D&I Partner on Chamber website 2 complimentary admissions at all 2022 D&I events D&I Partner recognition at all Minority Business Accelerator sessions and events Complimentary D&I Consulting/Training up to 4 hours Opportunity to have a representative serve on the Minority Business Accelerator Advisory Council

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PARTNER • $5,000 Designed for Investors who prefer high-impact exposure and engagement in front of our leadership development programs, these Partners receive: • • • • • • •

PARTNERSHIPS

BUSINESS ADVOCACY PARTNER • $3,500

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)

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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

BUSINESS GROWTH PARTNER • $3,500 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

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PARTNERSHIPS

ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS PARTNER • $3,500

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