Maury County Chamber of Commerce by Maury Alliance

MAURY ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP PACKET

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT STAFF DIRECTORY

Wil Evans President & CEO wevans@mauryalliance.com

Travis Groth Vice President, Economic Development tgroth@mauryalliance.com

Kara Williams Director, Member & Community Engagment kwilliams@mauryalliance.com

Rupa DeLoach Director, Economic Development rdeloach@mauryalliance.com

Elizabeth Gallegos ALIGNMaury Program Manager egallegos@mauryalliance.com

Corbin Davis Director, Marketing & Communications cdavis@mauryalliance.com

Stephanie Hurst Manager, Events & Member Services shurst@mauryalliance.com

Rhonda Eppinette Accountant reppinette@mauryalliance.com

Tri-Nette Casimier Executive Assistant and Office Manager tcasimier@mauryalliance.com

Dorothy Swann Administrative Assistant and Receptionist dswann@mauryalliance.com

The Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance is the leading voice for business and economic development in Maury County. Our membership consists of 600 businesses, which are diverse and representative of the entire community. Led by a Board of Directors inclusive of local business and community leaders, we represent a variety of industries across the County.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a strong business environment by focusing on:

• Economic and Community Development

• Advocacy on a local, state and federal level

• Opportunities for our members to engage and connect in order to expand their network

• Opportunities for our members to grow, learn, and develop professionally

• Opportunities for our members to heighten their brand visibility

Joining the Maury Alliance is more than just accessing our great programs, it shows that you are committed to the community and enhancing our economic vitality.

Thank you for your interest in our organization, I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Sincerely,

Wil Evans

Maury Alliance Office 106 West 6th Street • PO Box 1076 Columbia, TN 38401 ph 931-388-2155 • fx 931-380-0335 www.mauryalliance.com

LEAD. ADVOCATE. DEVELOP.

The Mission of Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance is to facilitate business opportunities for chamber members and create job growth through economic development.

Serving the cities of Columbia, Mount Pleasant and Spring Hill as the leading voice for business and industry in the community, the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance (Maury Alliance) provides programs, networking opportunities, advocacy and support for business professionals. Maury Alliance is focused on growing business and economic opportunities in Maury County by providing expertise, resources, support and vision for new and existing businesses.

You can find the following resources on our website:

• Membership Directory

• Community Events Calendar

• Economic Development Information & Resources

• Available Commercial/Industrial Sites

• Our Latest Press Releases

• Community Profiles

• Community Living Information

• Points of Interest Page

• Elected Officials Guide

Come by our office for:

• City and County Maps

• Visitor Guides

• Maury County Business Magazine

• New Resident Guide

• Information on Local Businesses

MEMBER BENEFITS

Maury Alliance is your resource to collaborate with other business owners, government leaders and community members to achieve economic success, community growth and a strong quality of life for the future of Maury County.

JOINING THE CHAMBER

• Brings credibility to your business

• Expands your visibility in the community

• Creates networking opportunities

• Increases your publicity

AS A CHAMBER MEMBER, YOU

• Gain a voice in government

• Make business contacts

• Acquire customer referrals

• Get access to members-only discounts and services

• Have opportunities for professional and community development

• Are notified about Chamber events and programs

• Receive newsletters and information

DID YOU KNOW?

100% of your investment is used to promote your business and develop the community.

We host several member events each year for networking and professional development.

We offer an assortment of marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

Maury County is a Three Star community.

You can benefit from a chamber membership for less than $25 a month. (price depends on number of employees)

Our Local First Gift Card program has kept over $168,000 in Maury County since 2020.

We have a Notary Public at the office to notarize documents, at no cost for members.

Since 2014, our Economic Development team has secured 48 project wins resulting in the creation of approximately 7,952 new jobs and $6.27 billion in capital investment into Maury County.

Maury County is ranked #2 in Tennessee and #47 in the United States for Incoming Investment.

We have been facilitating Leadership Maury for over 30 years and Youth Leadership Maury for over 25 years.

A representative from the Tennessee Small Business Development Center is available by appointment to offer no-cost consultation for businesses in the community.

We represent the issues of the Maury County business community at the local, state and federal levels through our advocacy efforts.

We have a robust volunteer ambassador program, so someone is always available to answer your questions.

Maury County is in the top 5% in TN and in the United States for fastest growth rate.

WHY JOIN?

“The chamber has been a powerful resource for our business and has allowed us opportunities to build relationships with other business owners in the community we would not have been able to do on our own.”

Kathryn York - Owner, Smith + York

"Maury Alliance is the networking backbone that provides its members with information on other members. Come join our network!"

Eric Previti - Maury County Commissioner

"Being an involved member of Maury Alliance has helped my business grow and allowed me to connect with other Young Professionals in Maury County."

Richard Law - Financial Advisor, Baird - The Parker Group

"Maury Alliance has been a huge part of our success here. We didn't know anyone at first, but we joined the Chamber and got plugged into the community. It has been a great networking tool."

Pete Prevost - President, Briarworks

"Being a member will make you part of the driving force behind the economic success of local businesses here in Maury County."

Galen Longo - Director, TSBDC

“Being involved with Maury Alliance has created invaluable business relationships and friendships that have helped shape me personally and professionally."

Claire Hill - Assistant Editor, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

"My business thrives on making connections. The Chamber is the perfect place to create those connections."

Tim Thomas - Independent Agent, LegalShield Business Solutions

“Building my business through connecting with my community is important to me. Maury Alliance is the best place to find that community."

Caleb Mathis - Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-a

"Being part of Maury Alliance has provided me the opportunity to extend my presence and networking prospects. It is rewarding to belong to organizations that focus on businesses in our communities."

Rob Ferrara - SH Market Manager, First Farmers Bank

HOW TO JOIN

• Make an appointment with our Director of Membership and Community Involvement..

• Complete the enrollment form included in this packet or fill out an application online at mauryalliance.com/join

• Use the membership investment schedule to determine your dues amount.

MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024

> 500 or more employees = $2,640 + $2.00 per employee

> Non-Profit and Individuals = $220

> Yearly dues can be paid in monthly or quarterly installments by credit card or ACH payment processing.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Are you networking with other business professionals?

Are you involved in the collaborative effort to better the business and economic growth of Maury County?

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Monthly Coffees at Member Businesses

Annual Meeting

Young Professional Luncheons & Mixers

Women in Business Luncheons & Mixers

Educational Workshops

Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings

Public Affairs Events with Legislative & Local Officials

Farm City Breakfast

Chamber Connect

Leadership/Youth Leadership Maury

Business After Hours

Ambassadors Program

We host over 50 programs and events every year to provide our members with the opportunity to get involved in the community and network with other professionals. If you want to further your involvement you can volunteer to serve on one of our councils or committees.

Minority Owned Business Networking & Pop-ups

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Economic Development Council

Chamber Council

Membership Committee

Public Affairs Committee

Local Business Committee

Young Professionals Committee

Women In Business Committee

Minority Owned Business Comittee

Agribusiness Committee

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Ambassadors

Chair, April Bobb

This group meets the last Wednesday of every other month at 12:00pm. This select group represents the chamber and the membership. They assist the chamber by conducting member visits each month, assisting with ribbon cuttings, and other chamber events. They are the cheerleaders and PR for the chamber. They participate in training twice per year. There is a fee to be a part of this group. To join this group, you must complete an application and abide by all roles and responsibilities.

Membership Committee

Chair, Lisa Bennett

This committee meets the last Thursday of each month at 8:00 am. The committee is charged with retention and recruiting of members; implementing all member benefits; member events and education. Subcommittees are often formed due to the broad scope of this committee.

Public Affairs Committee

Chair, Jake Langsdon

This committee meets as needed to plan and implement all public affairs programs and events. Events include State Eggs & Issues, Breakfast with the Mayor, Education Lunch, and Candidate Forums. Additional events are planned around government issues that affect our business community.

Local Business Collective

Chair, Ashley Pomeroy

This committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30am. The committee is made up of local retail merchants in Maury County, the Maury County CVB, and Columbia Main Street. This committee focuses on projects and programs that promote business and creates opportunities for retail in Maury County.

Women in Business Committee

Chair, Reagan Clayborne

The Maury Alliance Women in Business Group provides growth-minded women from all professional levels and backgrounds a friendly and welcoming environment where they can come together to share ideas and network. The committee meets as needed to plan programs and events.

For meeting dates visit mauryalliance.com/events

Young Professionals Committee

Chair, Jewels Dubois

This committee meets as needed to direct the programs and events for Young Professionals in Maury County. The purpose of YP Maury is to network, develop leadership skills and engage in the community. YPs have quarterly lunches and after hours networking events.

Leadership Maury Board of Trustees

Chair, Kaliente Conway Glenn

This is a community leadership Development Program that covers pertinent topics to grow an understanding of our community. There is an application program and a fee. Applications are due by the end of July each year. The program runs from October through May. Refer to the Leadership Maury brochure for complete details. There is also a Youth Leadership program for high school juniors.

Agribusiness Committee

Chair, Jonathan Hickerson

This committee meets between December and May and is responsible for the annual Farm City Breakfast and the Agribusiness scholarship program. They focus on highlighting the Century Farm award each year as well as the scholarship memorial award.

Minority Owned Business Committee

Chair, John Davis

The Maury Alliance Minority Owned Business Group showcases minority owned businesses by hosting quarterly networking events and bi-annual pop-ups at The Factory in Columbia.

CHAMBER EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Annual Meeting

With over 300 business leaders in attendance, Annual Meeting is a celebration of the successes of the past year, as well as a forecast of what the upcoming year may bring.

Signature Luncheons

These luncheons feature compelling speakers and topics that are relevant to the entire membership, while also providing an opportunity for networking with community leaders.

Farm City Breakfast

Farm City Breakfast is an annual event, hosted by the Maury Alliance Agribusiness Committee, that honors the agriculture and agribusiness industry of Maury County.

State of Education

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.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Breakfast with the Mayors

Breakfast with the Mayors is an event highlighting each Mayor from Mount Pleasant, Spring Hill, Columbia, and Maury County.

State Eggs & Issues

Maury Alliance’s Annual State Eggs & Issues is held every year in February and features a panel discussion from our Maury County State Senate and House of Representatives delegation.

Federal Eggs & Issues

Held every other year, Federal Eggs & Issues features a Senator, Representative or panel discussion from our local representatives in Federal office.

Candidate Forums & Meet the Candidate Events

During election years we host Candidate Forums and Meet the Candidate events to give our members and the community an opportunity to meet and hear directly from the individuals running for office.

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Women in Business Lunch & Learns

Women in Business lunches provide 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.

Young Professionals Lunch & Learns

Maury Alliance Young Professionals' lunches provide a platform for YPs to build relationships, develop professionally and learn together.

Workshops

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.

Roundtable Series

Chamber roundtables are small, informal events that we offer for our members at no cost. Previously, we have featured elected officials, HR professionals, small business resources, and more.

Existing Industry Events

Every year our Economic Development team hosts a few events to provide training and learning opportunities geared towards our existing industry partners

Retail Real Talk

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.

NETWORKING

Monthly Chamber Coffees

Monthly Coffees are the Maury Alliance’s premier networking event. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month by a different chamber member, Coffees provide members a monthly opportunity to network with 70 - 100 community members.

Women in Business Networking Mixers

WIB Networking Mixers were launched in 2021 to provide a welcoming environment for women to come together to share ideas and network. Held on the last Tuesday of every month at various locations across town.

Young Professionals Mixers

We host YP mixers on the 4th Thursday of each month at different locations throughout the county. These mixers provide an informal networking opportunity for our 40 and under professionals.

Chamber Connect

Chamber Connect is a networking and leads exchange event exclusively for chamber members and is limited to 25 attendees each month.

Business After Hours

Business After Hours provide a relaxed way for members of Maury Alliance to connect and network with one another. Member organizations host these events at their business and can expect an attendance of about 25 - 50 people.

CHAMBER EVENTS

Minority Owned Business Mixers

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.

MISC EVENTS

Membership 101

This quarterly event provides new and existing members a way to learn more about our organization and how to make the most of their membership.

Strolling on 6th

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.

Visit mauryalliance.com/events to view our events calendar.

CHAMBER MARKETING

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Online Membership Directory

Display Collateral in Chamber Lobby

List Events on our Website

Ribbon Cutting / Ground Breaking Ceremony

Annual Meeting Table Sponsor

Advertise in Maury County Business Magazine or Maury County Map

Host a Monthly Coffee

Email Blasts

Event Sponsorships

Local First Gift Cards

Maury the Mule Scavenger Hunt

Host a Business After Hours

Submit Press Releases for our Website

Door Prizes at Events

Post Job Openings on our Website

Custom Banner Ads

For more info contact: Corbin Davis cdavis@mauryalliance.com p: 931-388-2155

Chamber Lobby Display

Free for Members

This opportunity gives your business visibility in the chamber lobby. Members may display business cards, rack cards, or brochures. This is a great way to reach visitors of the chamber, Realtors that gather information for customers, and new comer packet information.

Local First Gift Card Program

Free for Members

Maury County Local First Gift Cards are Maury Alliance’s way of promoting local businesses and members by encouraging gift giving that keeps dollars in Maury County. They are the perfect gift for employee appreciation, holidays, teachers, special acknowledgment, Realtor closings or as a ‘welcome to the community’ gift. Over 2,000 gift cards were sold in 2021, keeping $41,820 dollars in Maury County, guaranteed to be used at a locally-owned business.

Email Blast $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.

Ribbon Cutting $150

A ribbon cutting is a great way to advertise your new business or a milestone in your business (i.e. celebrating a business anniversary or new location). These events are promoted in our weekly newsletter and across all social media channels. We recommend scheduling at least a 3 weeks in advance. Ribbon cuttings are free for new members.

Banner Ads

$50 - $500

For the first time ever, we are offering banner ads on our website. We will work with you to develop your ad or you can submit completed art files. Banner ads are available on our Membership Directory, Events Page and Job Board. You must book your ad at least 2-weeks prior to when you want it to run.

Maury County Map Ad Fees Vary

This map is produced every two years and includes Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, and Spring Hill. Maps are distributed to walk-in visitors and included in relocation packets, and member packets. This is the most up-to-date map of our area. We partner with Target Marketing of Florence, KY to produce this map. They will contact you directly - all members will receive an email and letter prior to sales.

Maury County Business Magazine

Ad Fees Vary

This is a partnership with Journal Communications. The magazine is produced annually with a distribution of about 7,000. Journal Communications will contact you directly for advertising - all members will receive an email and letter prior to sales.

CHAMBER MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Enhanced Member Listings

$100

Enhance your company listing on our online membership directory page. With an enhanced listing you can include images, videos, and more.

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. Sponsors of the guide will have their logo prominently featured and will be included in social media posts and blogs used to distribute the guide.

New Resident Guide

$500

Maury County is one of 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. Sponsors of the guide will have their logo prominently featured and will be included in social media posts and blogs used to distribute the guide.

Event Sponsorships

$100 - $3,000

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. Check out our Sponsorship Guide for detailed information on event sponsorship opportunities.

“Where’s Maury the Mule?” Scavenger Hunt $25 fee + gift card “Where’s Maury the Mule?” is a shopping passport adventure that we host every year over Spring Break and Mule Day. Up to 25 local business get to participate in this program on a first come, first serve basis. Shoppers visit all the participating shops/restaurants to find “Maury the Mule” hidden in each business and have their passport signed/stamped at each location. Once a certain number of businesses have been visited, the shopper will turn their passport in so they can be entered to win the grand prize drawing. The cost to participate is $25, plus the donation of a gift certificate to your business. We promote this event through social media and our newsletter.

Circle of Excellence

Platinum Level $5,000; Gold Level $3,500 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. Check out our Sponsorship Guide for detailed information on this opportunity.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair

Immediate Past Chair

Chair-Elect

Secretary/Treasurer

Chamber Council Chair

Economic Development Council Chair

Al Kerstiens

Mt. Pleasant Power System

Bill White Mayor of Mt. Pleasant

Brandon Whiteside Life Care Center of Columbia

Chaz Molder Mayor of Columbia

Dave Cook PaperWeight Printing

Demetrius Nelson Carmack Blvd. Church of Christ

Dr. James Thomas Columbia Academy

Dr. Janet Smith

Columbia State

Dr. Joey Hensley

State Senator

Dr. Martin Chaney Maury Regional Hospital

Edwin Youngblood Moses Project, Inc.

Eric Previti

Maury County Commissioner

Esterlene Dukes

General Motors

Hendley Edwards

Mt. Pleasant Industrial Board

Jack Cobb Maury County Public Schools

Jack Maher

John Maher Builders, Inc.

Richard Law

Stephen Hughes

Seth Blanks

Caleb Mathis

Michael Parks Lawrence

Michael Franks

Jamie Carroll WireMasters, Inc.

Jennifer Graham Remax Encore

Jim Hagaman Mayor of Spring Hill

John Davis Finishing Touch Barber Shop

Jonathan Hardin CPWS

Josh Lynch United Communications

Kendra Nowlin Breckenridge Baby Boutique

Kevin Markham

Maury County Commission Chair

Kip Capley

State Representative

Lisa Ventura Maury County Public Schools

Lucas Burt Farm Bureau Insurance

Mark Goatz Heritage Bank & Trust

Phillips Grooms

Mt. Pleasant City Manager

Rick Graham

Columbia State

Rita Thompson Maury Regional Medical Center

Scott Cepicky

State Representative

Scott Sumners Maury County Commissioner

Seth Lasater Murphy, Cox, Franks & Lasater

P.C.

Sheila Butt Maury County Mayor

Shelly Sassen The Well Outreach

Stephen Hopkins Duck River Electric Membership

Stewart Parker IDB of Maury County

Ted Reed

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tina Adams Community Volunteer

Tom Price

Maury County Archives

Tony Massey

Columbia City Hall

Tony Tolstedt City of Spring Hill

Trey McNabb

Stan McNabb Chevrolet Cadillac of Columbia

Veronica Hobbs Mersen

AMBASSADORS

Ambassadors are volunteers that serve as customer service representatives for the chamber as well as assist with event hosting and other chamber activities. They serve as a liaison between members and the chamber staff and extend our reach into the community.

April Bobb, Chair TriStar Bank april.bobb@tristar.bank

Tina Adams adamst40@msn.com

Scott Bradley Columbia Office Solutions scottb@cos-tn.com

Barry Daniels CFS Printing & Promotional Products cfsbarry@charter.net

Tonya Burgett United Community Bank tonya_burgett@ucbi.com

Amanda Dickens Republic Bank & Trust adickens@republicbank.com

Jewels DuBois TriStar Bank jewels.dubois@tristar.bank

Blair Hickman Caledonian Financial blair@caledonianfinancial.com

Tim Huckaby 5 Star Restoration timh@5ivestarrestore.com

Ross Jaynes Visual Media Co. info@visualmediaco.com Rhonda King Town & Country Realtors rhondaking3196@gmail.com

Denise O'Neil EXIT Truly Home Realty denise.oneil,realtor@gmail.com

Trenton Schmidt First Farmers Bank trenton.schmidt@myfirstfarmers.com

Chastity Smiley Atwork Personnel csmiley@atwork.com

Interested in being an Ambassador? Contact Kara Williams: kwilliams@mauryalliance.com or 931-388-2155

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

° Event 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

° Event 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

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

• 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*

$500

• 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 *Limited Availability

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 Mayors*

$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

Elected Officials Picnic*

$500

Be part of a special picnic hosted by Maury Alliance at the scenic Woodland Park Rotary Shelter. The picnic provides a unique, casual setting for our members to connect, network, and engage with Maury County’s elected leaders.

• 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 and Learn

$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 Networking: Hosted; Mixer or Coffee

$100

Hosted: Providing all event essentials, including food, beverages, and venue, to fully support the event experience.

• 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

Women in Business Networking: Sponsored; Mixer or Coffee

$200

Sponsored: Offering financial support for the event without providing food, drink, or venue.

• 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 and Learn

$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 Networking: Hosted; Mixer or Coffee

$100

Hosted: Providing all event essentials, including food, beverages, and venue, to fully support the event experience.

• 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 Networking: Sponsored; Mixer or Coffee

$200

Sponsored: Offering financial support for the event without providing food, drink, or venue.

• 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 Lunch and Learn

$200

• 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

$400

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

• 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

$200

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/$250/$350

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

$200

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?

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

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 | Multiple available

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

MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT FORM

Date:

DATE:

COMPANY NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: FAX:

WEBSITE:

Top 3 business challenges:

What do you anticipate gaining or accomplishing as a member of the Chamber?

BILLING INFORMATION

TYPE OF BUSINESS:

PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Full-Time Part-time

ANNUAL RATE $

(let us know if you are a member at another chamber)

BILLING: Annually Other (credit card or ACH only)

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $

BILLING ADDRESS (if different from above)

COMPANY NAME: ATTEN TION:

ADDRESS:

Card Address

Cardholder’s Signature Amount Paid $

(you may call the office with Credit Card

• You may have one representative for every $270 investment

• Each may participate in the nomination and election process for members of the Board of Directors

• Maximum number per business – 20 representatives

NAME/TITLE:

EMAIL:

SIGNED:

SPONSOR:

Add additional personnel to receive newsletter (name, title and email address):

NEW MEMBER CHECKLIST

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Review your benefits with the Chamber Director

Make sure you are receiving the weekly newsletter via email. Sign up your staff to get this newsletter as well.

Set up your login to the Member Portal. This can be accessed via our website. The Member Portal allows you to pay bills, sign up for events, and update your company's information on the Membership Directory.

Visit www.mauryalliance.com and watch our videos

Update your business profile on the chamber website. You can add employees here as well.

List your events on the chamber calendar. These can be submitted through the member portal.

Attend a Membership 101 to learn more about the chamber, staff, and meet other members.

Use the member directory to find other members and connect with them.

Promote your business. Put your business cards or brochures at the chamber office. Donate a door prize for a coffee. Host a coffee, after hours or ribbon cutting at your business. Consider advertising in the map or magazine. Use an e-blast to promote a special event at your business. Sponsor a chamber event.

Consider participating in the Ambassador program or serving on a committee.

Come learn something at one of the chamber's workshops, round tables or events!

Submit news releases through the member portal to be seen on the website.

Proudly display your member cling on your door and put your membership banner on your website (found via the member portal).

Contact Maury Alliance Staff or Ambassadors with questions.

QUICK START GUIDE FOR CHAMBER MEMBER INFO CENTER

The Member Information Center is your online Maury Alliance member portal. As a member ofthe Maury Alliance, you can market your business to consumers visiting mauryalliance.com by enhancing your listing on the Membership Directory home page with pictures and text.

From the member portal you can post news releases, job openings, events and deals. You can also view and register for upcoming events, pay outstanding invoices, and connect with other chamber members.

1. Go to www.mauryalliance.com and click LOGIN on the top left corner ofthe page.

2. Create aUser ID and Password (ifyou have not already done so)

3. After logging in, dick on the Company Information tab on the left hand side under Shortcuts, go down through each subcategory and complete the information that you want displayed for your business.

Profile Summary: displays your overall profile completion percentage. Note: You can control what is andisnot displayed on the Member Directory public webpage.

Organization Information

• Contact Information

• Address Information

• Additional Information (Established Date, number offull-time and part-time employees)

Employees

• Add Employees/Reps that you want to receive Chamber correspondence in addition to yourself (you can invite them to receive their own usemame and password to access chamber information).

• Click on the "Primary Contact" box at bottom ofform ifyou want them to be your primary chamber representative to receive correspondence for you.

• Near the bottom, you can email Rep invitation to create their own username and password.

• Be sure to click on "Save Employee/Rep" at the bottom.

Website Information

• Web Page Content click on "Use Organization Information" box ifyou want everything in your organization information to appear on our public page. Ifyou want to omit portions from the public page, leave "Use Organization Information" box empty and type the information that you do want to appear on your page (i.e., ifyou work from home and don't want your physical address listed, you can enter aPO Box address instead).

• Social NetworkServices: you can select and enter all ofyour social network links such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

• Web Description/ Text Content: Enter a description ofyour business, services and features; this information will be visible on your membership directory page

• Search Results Description

• Hours ofOperation

• Driving Directions (ifdesired)

• Highlights: Bullet points that display in the Highlights section ofyour public directory page; 120 characters max each bullet text; Enter an optional website URL that the bullet item would link to (up to 5highlights and links)

• Keywords: Enter unlimited keywords with aspace between each word; common search terms that would be used to find your listing.

Categories-Ifyou don't agree with the category currently assigned for your business, contact chamber rep to have it added.

Additional Information-(optional) limited to 50 characters.

Logos-upload your logo here.

Photos-upload your business photos here. Hint: You can create mini flyers and post them as jpg files here or use photos ofyour business, staff, or products here.

Video-Upload aYoutube Video here ifyou have one.

Map Pin Information-select ifyou want a map ofyour location to appear on your Member Page

Membership Badge-Proudly displayyour Maury Alliance Membership status by placing this membership badge on your website. Specify your desired HTML Element ID or use the default-value that is provided, then click "Generate" to create HTML that you can copy and paste into your website.

Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance I 106 West 6th Street • Columbia, TN 38402 Phone (931) 388-2155 • mauryalliance.com

2024 PLAN OF WORK | Key Priorities

The mission of the Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance is to facilitate business opportunities for chamber members and create job growth through economic development initiatives.

Develop our local economy and community DEVELOP

Connect our stakeholders with opportunities for growth CONNECT

Impact our community in a meaningful way IMPACT

Grow our organizational resources and influence GROW

Continued focused recruitment within our Strike Zone

Continued advancement of Align Maury

Continued focus on site development

Assist communities with infrastructure needs

Enhance our transformational programing

Drive meaningful support for public education

Plan and execute our next ED Capital Campaign

Complete final strategic Advance Maury goals

Continue to hone our networking programs

Further engage and grow Ambassador program

Support the community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Strengthen relationships with our stakeholders

Expand our focus on transformational over transactional activity

Inform our stakeholders of local/state election opportunities Advocate for issues impacting the business community

Proactively tell the story of our organizational impact

Strategically grow our team and create a strong company culture

Strategically grow our chamber membership

Evaluate our dues-structure

Explore new non-dues revenue sources

Explore full integration of Leadership Maury into our organization

Maury County Local First Gift Cards are the perfect gift for employee appreciation, holidays, teachers, special acknowledgement, or as a ‘welcome to the community’ gift.

How to Purchase:

Local First gift cards can be purchased through Maury Alliance in person or by telephone (931) 388-2155. All major credit cards, checks and cash accepted.

Why to Purchase:

Maury County Local First Gift Cards are Maury Alliance’s way of promoting local businesses and members by encouraging gift giving that keeps dollars in Maury County. They are the perfect gift for employee appreciation, holidays, teachers, special acknowledgement, realtor closings or as a ‘welcome to the community’ gift.

Easy to Use:

Local First gift cards can be used at any participating merchant. A list of currently participating businesses can be found on the Maury Alliance website.

How it Works:

• A Local First Gift Card is purchased through the Chamber office

• Recipient redeems the Gift Card at a participating merchant. The entire card must be used in one transaction. Participating merchants may choose to give store credit for any remaining amount if the recipient’s total does not equal the face value of the card.

• Participating business then turns in the gift card(s) to the Chamber office (via mail or in person) and, within two weeks of receiving redeemed gift cards, the Chamber will issue a reimbursement check for ninety-five percent (95%) of the face value of each card.

Maury County Local First Gift Cards are Maury Alliance’s way of promoting local businesses and members by encouraging gift giving that keeps dollars in Maury County.

How to Participate:

Simply complete the Program Agreement form and return to Maury Alliance. You will then be advertised as a participating retailer until you notify us via email or in writing that you no longer wish to participate

Promotion:

The Chamber advertises the program on the Chamber website, across social media channels, and Chamber publications. Your business name will be recognized as a participating retailer on our website. A QR code on the card links directly to this page.

Simple and Cost-Effective:

After a gift card has been used at your business bring or mail the gift card(s) back to the Chamber. We will reimburse you 95% of the face value of the card. The Chamber keeps 5% to cover supplies, administrative cost and promotions Please note: each gift card needs to be used in full during a single transaction to ensure you are reimbursed correctly.

How it Works:

• A Local First Gift Card is purchased through the Chamber office

Requirements for Participation:

1. I agree to honor all Maury County Chamber Gift Cards presented for redemption at my business.

2. I understand that the entire amount of each Gift Card must be used to purchase goods or services in one establishment only, and no cash value or change refunds need be given.

3. I agree to return to the Chamber office, either by mail or in person, all gift cards redeemed at my business. Within two weeks of receiving redeemed cards, the Chamber will issue a reimbursement check for ninetyfive percent (95%) of the face value of each redeemed Gift Card.

4. Should I wish to discontinue my participation in the program, I agree to notify the chamber office in writing of my cancellation. I understand that my business will be required to honor all outstanding gift cards that have been issued prior to the date my notification is received.

I would like to participate in the Maury County Chamber Gift Card Program. I have read the above requirements for participation and agree to abide by them.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Business Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Please return completed agreement to the Maury County Chamber office (106 West 6th Street) or email to dswann@mauryalliance.com.