SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2024
LEAD ADVOCATE DEVELOP
That’s what Maury Alliance is all about.
The Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance implements a number of programs and initiatives that support our mission of facilitating business opportunities for Chamber members and creating job growth through Economic Development. Because the Chamber is a not-for-profit organization with limited funds, the Chamber does much of its work through the generosity of its members and business partners. We rely on your support to execute our program of work. The opportunities in this guide provide a variety of platforms for advertising, branding and networking for your company and help position you as a leader in the Maury County business community. Please join us in this endeavor to create opportunities for business growth.
Circle of Excellence
Make an impact on the Chamber’s vitality by joining an elite group of businesses known as our Circle of Excellence. These businesses are recognized as leaders within the community and make a vital commitment to our organization through their enhanced investment in Maury Alliance.
Platinum Level
$5,000
Limited availability
• Receive recognition at all Maury Alliance Chamber virtual and in person events as a “Platinum Level Sponsor” with logo on Circle of Excellence Banner
• Receive recognition with signage in Maury Alliance lobby and board room as a “Platinum Level Sponsor”
• Listed on Maury Alliance website as a “Platinum Level Sponsor”
• Listed in annual thank you advertisement
• Enhanced business listing on Maury Alliance website with staff assistance - includes logo, video and photos
• Company featured on social media
• Company logo included in all Maury Alliance Membership Packets
• COE section on newsletter for promoting news and events
• Company listed on Maury Alliance Annual Meeting program
Plus
• $800 credit to apply to the following:
° Event sponsorships
° Annual Meeting Tickets
° Banner Ads
• Two free member eblasts
• Company logo on the front page of Maury Alliance website
• Company logo included on weekly newsletter, linked to company’s website
• Banner Ad in your category on the business directory page
• Feature article on website annually
Gold Level
$3,500
• Receive recognition at all Maury Alliance Chamber virtual and in person events as a “Gold Level Sponsor” with logo on Circle of Excellence Banner
• Receive recognition with signage in Maury Alliance lobby and board room as a “Gold Level Sponsor”
• Listed on Maury Alliance website as a “Gold Level Sponsor”
• Listed in annual thank you advertisement
• Enhanced business listing on Maury Alliance website with staff assistance - includes logo, video and photos
• Company featured on social media
• Company logo included in all Maury Alliance Membership Packets
• COE section on newsletter for promoting news and events
• Company listed on Maury Alliance Annual Meeting program
Plus
• $500 credit to apply to the following:
° Event sponsorships
° Annual Meeting Tickets
° Banner Ads
• Two free member eblasts
Circle of Excellence sponsorships are filled in November for the following year. For more information contact Kara Williams: kwilliams@mauryalliance.com.
2024 PLATINUM SPONSORS
2024 GOLD SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Showcase your business by sponsoring one of the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance’s popular events and be rewarded with new business and community contacts, along with potential customers. Sponsorship opportunities provide your company with visibility before, during, and after the event. All event sponsorships are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The Chamber is always brainstorming ways to make our community better and more vibrant! Sometimes this means new events and projects come up in the middle of our year. If you do not see a specific event in this packet, reach out and let us know what you are looking for. If new events arise, we’ll contact you to see if it is something that interests you.
Annual Meeting 2024
Annual Meeting is Maury Alliance’s premier event of the year. With over 300 business leaders in attendance, this event will provide your business or organization with the highest level of exposure. Annual Meeting is a celebration of the successes of the past year, as well as a forecast of what the upcoming year may bring.
Presenting Sponsor
$3,000 (limited to 1)
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 10 Annual Meeting tickets included (full table)
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Sponsorship recognition at event
Table Sponsor
Free!
Maury Alliance allows individual members to ‘sponsor’ a table at Annual Meeting by showcasing their business through table decorations.
• There is no charge to decorate a table, but you must still purchase a ticket to attend the event
• Table sponsors are responsible for tablecloths, napkins and any other decorations you would like to use
• Maury Alliance will provide dishes, glassware, and cutlery
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 4 Annual Meeting tickets included
• Sponsorship recognition at event
Signature Events
Signature Luncheons
$500
Maury Alliance plans to offer two Signature Chamber Luncheons this year. Topics for these lunches are designed to provide information that is relevant and beneficial to all members.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
State Of Education
$500
Maury Alliance’s Annual State of Education event gives members and the Maury County community a look at what is happening in our school systems. Combining public and private schools, audience members will hear from the leaders in education.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Chamber Workshops
$300
Maury Alliance prides itself on providing quality and affordable workshops and trainings for our members. These chamber events are generally more hands-on. Topics in the past have included: Social Media, Google, Dale Carnegie, Customer Service, Managing Up, etc.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Public Affairs Events
Our Public Affairs events are designed to connect the Maury County business community with elected officials so they can be aware of issues that face our community and have the opportunity to be a part of the conversation.
State Eggs & Issues
$500
Maury Alliance’s Annual State Eggs & Issues is held every year and features a panel discussion from our Maury County State Senate and House of Representatives delegation.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Federal Eggs & Issues
$500
Maury Alliance’s Annual Federal Eggs & Issues is held every year and features a panel discussion from our Federal Senate and House of Representatives delegation.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Breakfast with the Mayor
$500
Breakfast with the Mayor events will individually highlight the Mayors from Mount Pleasant, Spring Hill, Columbia, and Maury County.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Candidate Forums
$300
The Maury Alliance Public Affairs Committee plans to host two election forums during the 2024 election year. These forums provide an opportunity for Maury County citizens to hear candidates responses to relevant questions.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Women In Business
The Maury Alliance Women in Business Group provides growth-minded professional women with a friendly and welcoming environment where they can network. Businesswomen from all professional levels and backgrounds come together to share ideas and learn about relevant topics.
Women in Business Lunch
$300
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Women in Business Mixer
$100
On the last Tuesday of every month our Women in Business community meets in Maury county for casual networking. We started this group in 2021 and it instantly became a hit.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Young Professionals
The Maury Alliance Young Professionals group creates a platform for YPs to build relationships, develop professionally, and contribute to the economic development and high-quality living of Maury County. We are dedicated to providing a springboard for ideas, network of resources and a unified voice from our young professional community through innovative programs, projects, and social events. Our goal is to become the premier organization for the up and comers of our community.
Young Professionals Lunch
$300
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Featured in event Eblast
• 2 event tickets
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Young Professionals Mixer
$100
YP Mixers are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at various locations across town.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Miscellaneous Events
Monthly Coffee
$200
Monthly Coffees are the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance’s premier networking event. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month by a different chamber member, Coffees provide members a way to showcase their business and network with 70 - 100 community members.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Guaranteed 70-100 people in your business
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
• As the host, you may speak about your business for 5-10 minutes.
** Host must supply venue, refreshments, and a minimum of one door prize for the event.
** Coffee Registration opens in August for the following year.
Retail Real Talk
$100
This quarterly workshop series was created to support our small business owners and provide retailers an opportunity to network and learn more about a specific area of focus related to the retail community.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Strolling on 6th
$300
In 2023 we teamed up with Title Associates of Columbia and RE/MAX Encore to join in the fun and excitement that is Columbia First Fridays. Join us April - October for Strolling on the Sixth, a community block party featuring live music, food trucks, sweet treats, business pop-ups, giveaways, games and a huge lawn for families to enjoy
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Chamber Connect
$100
Chamber Connect is a monthly networking and leads exchange event for Chamber Members held on the 3rd Monday of every month at 4pm.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Miscellaneous Events
Minority Owned Business Mixer
$200
The Minority Owned Business mixer is an opportunity for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and people passionate about supporting minority-owned businesses, to expand their network and forge meaningful connections.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Minority Owned Business Pop-up
$100
This is an annual showcase event celebrating the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of local minority-owned businesses.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to display pop-up banner at event
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
Farm City Breakfast
$100/$200/$300
Each year, the Agribusiness Committee hosts the Farm City Breakfast at the Ridley 4-H building in recognition of a Maury County Century Farm and the local agriculture community. All proceeds from the event go towards a scholarship fund for Maury County students entering an agriculture field of study. This program began in 1996 and remains one of the largest chamber events with 200 - 250 attendees. There are 3 sponsorship tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
• Company logo featured during event
• Company logo featured in event program
Business After Hours
$100
Business After Hours provide a relaxed way for members of Maury Alliance to connect and network with one another at an off-site location.
• Listed as Event Sponsor with logo on all event materials
• Listed and advertised on all social media regarding event
• Opportunity to pitch audience for up to 5 minutes
• Opportunity to distribute and display marketing materials at event
* All events are subject to change. In the circumstance of a date change or cancellation, efforts will be made to substitute an event similar in value.
Interested in an event sponsorship? Contact Elizabeth Gallegos | egallegos@mauryalliance.com | (931) 388-2155
Marketing Opportunities
We now offer banner ads on our website. We will work with you to develop your ad or you can submit completed art files. You must book your ad at least 2-weeks prior to when you want it to run.
Job Board Banner Ad
$50
This is a great opportunity to get more exposure for your business when hiring. Ad will run for 1-month.
Events Page Banner Ad
$150
Banner ad will run for 1-month on our events calendar page. This is one of the most visited pages on our website. You can promote your business or promote an upcoming event.
Membership Directory Banner Ad
$500
Highlight your business at the top of our Membership Directory page - the most visited page on our websiteand send visitors directly to your website. Banner ad will run for 3-months.
Enhanced Member Listing
$100
Enhance your company listing on our membership directory page. With an enhanced listing you can include images, videos, and more.
New Resident Guide
$500
Last year, Maury County was named the fastest growing county in Tennessee. To better assist all of our new residents, we created a guide to help get them established in their new community. After printing, the guide will be made available through Realtors, churches, banks, and our office.
• Company logo featured prominently on guide
• Company mentioned in social media posts and blogs used to distribute the guide
Member Eblasts
$150
Chamber mass emails are a one-time advertisement sent from the chamber to over 1,500 emails. The member provides all materials (images and copy) for the advertisement. Reservations are required in advance.
Candidate Guide
$500
2024 is a major election year for Maury County. To make sure our voters are informed, we will draft a questionnaire for all candidates running for office and compile into a helpful Candidate guide.
• Company logo featured prominently on guide
• Company mentioned in social media posts and blogs used to distribute the guide
Where’s Maury the Mule
$500
Where’s Maury the Mule is a small business passport adventure we host every year as a fun way for people to get out and explore our small business community. This event generates a lot of exposure and is a great opportunity to get your business out there.
• Company logo on event posters
• Company logo on passports (1,000 passports will be printed and handed out throughout the community, with more printed on an as needed basis)
• Company logo on our website page about the event
• Company mentioned and thanked in press release (event has been mentioned in the paper every year)
• Company mentioned on a radio spot promoting the event
• Company logo on social media event graphic
• Special ‘Thank you’ post on social media
• Company listed as a designated passport pickup location
Interested in a marketing opportunity? Contact Elisabeth McClain | emcclain@mauryalliance.com | (931) 388-2155