Partnership Program
COLUMBIACHAMBER
COLASCCHAMBER
Partner Benefits
GROW YOUR CUSTOMER BASE
Discounted Partner Pricing at all Events *more than 30 a year
Communicate Directly with Chamber Partner Representatives via Partner Portal
Access to Online Partner Portal Newsfeed
Company Events featured on the Partner-to-Partner Website *subject to approval
Company News Releases Published on Chamber Website *subject to approval
New Partner Recognition via Marketing & Social Media Outlets
One Set of Board of Directors Mailing Labels *upon request
Listed on Columbia Chamber Partner Twitter List
Exclusive Ribbon Cutting Opportunity
10% Discount on of Category Specific Mailing Labels, Up to 3 Categories *upon
request
Access to Events & Marketing Opportunities in Support of our Military
Exclusive Ground Breaking Opportunity
10% Discount on Chamber Mailing Labels *upon request
Online Visibility & Sponsorship Package 1 | $2,425 value
Online Visibility & Sponsorship Package 2 | $3,600 value
Online Visibility & Sponsorship Package 3 | $4,045 value
INCREASE CASH FLOW
Access to Partner-to-Partner Deals & Discounts
18% Discount on Leadership Columbia Tuition *subject to acceptance | $400 value
Special Offering Through SmartBuys Program (office products, health care, etc.)
Discounted Use of Chamber’s Training Room & Downstairs Boardroom
*exclusions apply
Partnership for One Business Location
Partnership for Three Business Locations
REMAIN COMPETITIVE
Access to Small Business Resources
Ability to Participate in Small Business Training Certification Program
Invitation to Partner Orientation
Access to Chamber E-Newsletters including Pertinent Business Climate
Information
Access to Certificate of Origin
Monthly Subscription to Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
Opportunity for Committee Involvement
MAKE AN IMPACT
Access to Letters with Permission to Repurpose
Cornerstone
$550
Impact
$800
Keystone
$1,350
Power Partner Benefits
Executive
$3,000
Ambassador
$5,000
VISIBILITY
Online Visibility & Sponsorship Package 4 | $5,225 value
Online Visibility & Sponsorship Package 5 | $8,850 value
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Company Name Listed on Power Partners Webpage
Exclusive Invitation to Annual Power Partners Events
Option to Host Board of Directors Meeting *subject to availability and guidelines
Additional Marketing as a Power Partner in Various Chamber Resources and Events
Option to Guest Author a Story on Blog
Access to Chamber Studies & White Papers
Partnership for Five Business Locations
Invitation to Participate on Public Policy Committee
Partnership for Ten Business Locations
Invitation to VIP Reception at Annual Gala
Leadership Columbia Class Materials Sponsorship *deadlines apply
Invitation to Attend Inter-City Trips *not an annual event
DEVELOP FOR THE FUTURE
Two Registrations to the Annual Public Policy Reception
25% Discount on One Leadership Columbia Tuition *subject to acceptance | $568.75 value
40% Discount on One Leadership Columbia Tuition *subject to acceptance | $910 value
THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBIA CHAMBER IS TO PROVIDE THE
UNIFIED VOICE TO OUR REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO CREATE AND
PROMOTE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE BUSINESS CAN FLOURISH
Premier Partner Benefits
CHAIRMANLEVEL
LEVEL||$10,000+
$10,000+
CHAIRMAN
The Partners that invest at the Chairman Level are instrumental in shaping the course of the Columbia Chamber and
the Midlands through active participation on the Public Policy Committee. As leaders of the business community,
Chairman Level investors benefit from exclusive interaction and networking with key military, government and
business leaders from South Carolina and across the nation. In addition to the benefits enjoyed by the Ambassador
Level, the Chairman investors receive regular correspondence directly from the Chamber President and CEO
informing them of important regional matters and seeking input on issues that affect their businesses, and can
receive a nomination to the Board of Directors.
VISIONARY LEVEL |$20,000+
$20,000+
Committed to growing and sustaining the greater Columbia region, Partners invested at the Visionary Level play a
vital role in the overall direction and focus of the organization. In addition to the benefits enjoyed by the Chairman
Level investors, Visionary Partners receive a seat on the Columbia Chamber Board of Directors and access to unique
opportunities and discounts on Chamber events and programming. Visionary Level Partners have the option to meet
with a Chamber representative to discuss visibility and how to make the most of their Partnership.
Current Visionary Level Partners:
PINNACLE LEVEL | $30,000+
The Pinnacle Level encompasses businesses that are influential in the community working to make Columbia a better
place to live, play and do business. Pinnacle Partners will work directly with the President and CEO to affect change
and promote a healthy business climate. Due to their involvement in the region, Pinnacle Partners may request
Chamber support for specific issues or projects important to their economic well-being. In addition to the benefits
enjoyed by the previous levels, Pinnacle Partners will have their logo on the Chamber’s homepage year round and be
featured in the Annual Report.
Current Pinnacle Level Partners: