To our LGBTA business owner, manager or organization,

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2 To our LGBTA business owner, manager or organization, We invite you to be an official sponsor of 2017 Grand Strand PRIDE Business Expo and Gala. The Business Expo and Gala will be held at the beautiful Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday, August 26, The Expo and Gala will be the central event of a four-day Grand Strand PRIDE celebration to once again spotlight the Coastal Business Guild. The Coastal Business Guild s mission is Increasing visibility and support of Coastal South Carolina area gay-owned, gay-managed, and gay-friendly businesses through professional networking, marketing, and education. Membership of the Coastal Business Guild is included in your sponsorship. As a member, your Company will be listed on the Grand Strand PRIDE referral network website and Facebook group of businesses seeking the LGBT community. Expo and Gala sponsors will receive many other sponsorship benefits as outlined on the following pages. Most importantly, your paid sponsorship will help the only local LGBT advocacy group along the Grand Strand of South Carolina. Grand Strand PRIDE is a 501(c)(3) public charity as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of South Carolina. Please read through our detailed sponsorship opportunities for the 2017 Business Expo and Gala. We are confident you will want to join us at our spectacular event in August and also join the Coastal Business Guild. And if you are already a member of the CBG, your sponsorship will renew your membership for an additional year. If you have questions, please contact us at or terry@grandstrandpride.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Yours truly, Terry Livingston Executive Director th Avenue North, Suite 102 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (843) Advancing acceptance of the Grand Strand LGBT community through increased visibility

3 Presenting Sponsor $10,000 Only one Presenting sponsorship available Premium listing on all advertising and signage Most visible exhibitor table 2 VIP tables (20 seats) at the Gala Full page color program guide advertisement (5¼ x 8¼ ) Acknowledged as the presenting sponsor on the website event page Acknowledged as the presenting sponsor on the Facebook page Acknowledged as the presenting sponsor from the gala podium 20/20 Vision Sponsor $2,000 VIP table (10 seats) at the Gala Full page color program guide advertisement (5¼ x 8¼ ) Acknowledged as the 20/20 vision sponsor on the website event page Acknowledged as the 20/20 vision sponsor from the gala podium

4 Visibility Sponsor $1,000 6 seats at the Gala Half page color program guide advertisement (5¼ x 4 ) Acknowledged as a visibility sponsor on the website event page Acknowledged as a visibility sponsor from the gala podium Upgrade your gala experience with a full table (4 additional seats) for an additional $240. Exposure Sponsor $500 4 seats at the Gala Quarter page color program guide advertisement (2½ x 4 ) Acknowledged as an exposure sponsor on the website event page Acknowledged as an exposure sponsor from the gala podium Upgrade your gala experience with a full table (6 additional seats) for an additional $360.

5 Not-for-Profit Sponsor $250 2 seats at the Gala Quarter page color program guide advertisement (2½ x 4 ) Acknowledged as a not-for-profit sponsor on the website event page Acknowledged as a not-for-profit sponsor from the gala podium Additional seats at the gala available for $60 each. This sponsorship level is for charity organizations as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Advertising Guidelines Presenting and 20/20 Vision Sponsors Full Page Progr am Advertisement 5.25 wide x 8.25 high Please add 0.25 bleed and keep text 0.50 away from the edges. Visibility Sponsors Half Page Progr am Advertisement 5.25 wide x 4.00 high Exposure and Not-for-Profit Sponsors Quarter Page Progr am Advertisement 2.50 wide x 4.00 high All ads are printed in color, so feel free to make a colorful statement for your business or organization. Please submit your ad in high resolution JPEG and PDF format and to terry@grandstrandpride.com not later than Friday, July 14, Need help with your ad? We have a graphic designer listed on CoastalBusinessGuild.com.

6 2017 Schedule of Events Thursday, August 24 6 pm PRIDE at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Picnic at the Park and Thirsty Thursday Baseball Myrtle Beach v. Kinston, NC Friday, August 25 6 to 8 Grand Strand PRIDE Friday Happy Hour - TBD 10 pm PRIDE After Party - TBD Saturday, August 26 Grand Strand PRIDE Business Expo and Gala Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Ballroom 4-7 pm Expo Happy Hour (free to the public - cash bar) 7 - midnight Ballroom doors open for the Gala (ticket required) Plated dinner, live band, dancing and more Sunday, August noon Wrap-up Sunday Brunch and moments of sacred reflection - TBD

7 Sponsorship Form Please fill-out the following form to confirm your chosen sponsorship level. Completed forms can be returned to Terry Livingston, Executive Director, Grand Strand PRIDE. Please contact us with any questions at (843) or CONTACT INFORMATION: Company Name (as you wish to be acknowledged) Contact Person s Name Company Address Contact Phone Number Address City/State/Zip Code SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $10,000 Presenting sponsor $2,000 20/20 Vision sponsor $1,000 Visibility sponsor $500 Exposure sponsor $250 Not-for-Profit sponsor INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $149 Business Expo exhibitor only (includes CBG membership through September 30, 2018) $60 Gala general admission (with 2 drink tickets) DONATIONS: $ Donation to Grand Strand PRIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION: Please enclose a check made payable to Grand Strand PRIDE. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING Grand Strand PRIDE and the Coastal Business Guild Once we receive your completed sponsorship form, we will contact you to discuss arrangements, sponsorship benefits and recognition. Please send your high-resolution color and black-and-white logo to terry@grandstrandpride.com Check for updates at: $ Total Sponsorship Commitment Authorized Sponsor Signature Date