Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorships

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1 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsorships

2 Benefits of Sponsorship No matter the size of your business, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce provides affordable sponsorship opportunities to increase your visibility with other businesses and leaders in the area. Sponsoring events and programs gives your company: Publicity and brand recognition you need in a positive and receptive environment A unique form of advertising Access to new business relationships

3 Contact Information Cindy Gettig, Director of Membership Phone: (843) Fax: (843) Pam Wright, North Strand Sales Manager Phone: (843) Fax: (843) Ashton Hildebrand, South Strand Sales Manager Phone: (843) Fax: (843) MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities by Month Sponsorship Opportunities by Price Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising Ambassador Program...24 Annual Meeting Can-Am Days...23 Chamber Academy...23 Chamber Access...23 Christmas Towne Corporate Packages gsscene for Young Professionals Leadership Grand Strand Legislative Luncheon...20 Member-to-Member Business Expo...19 ThinkMyrtleBeach.com...26 Youth Leadership Academy Sponsorships by Month Year-Round Advertising Ambassador Program...24 Chamber Academy...23 Chamber Access...23 Corporate Packages gsscene for Young Professionals ThinkMyrtleBeach.com...26 January 2015 Member-to-Member Business Expo...19 March 2015 Can-Am Days...23 Youth Leadership Academy April 2015 Annual Meeting May 2015 Leadership Grand Strand...15 August 2015 Leadership Grand Strand Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

5 October 2015 gsscene Young Professional of the Year Celebration November 2015 Legislative Luncheon...20 December 2015 Christmas Towne Sponsorships by Price Less than $500 Advertising Ambassadors Program...24 Chamber Academy...23 Chamber Access...23 gsscene for Young Professionals Leadership Grand Strand ThinkMyrtleBeach.com...26 Youth Leadership Academy $500 to $999 Annual Meeting Corporate Packages...25 gsscene for Young Professionals Leadership Grand Strand Legislative Luncheon...20 Member-to-Member Business Expo...19 ThinkMyrtleBeach.com...26 Youth Leadership Academy...18 $1,000 to $2,499 Advertising...29 Can-Am Days...23 Christmas Towne Corporate Packages...25 gsscene for Young Professionals Leadership Grand Strand...15 Youth Leadership Academy...18 $2,500 to $5,000 Advertising...29 Annual Meeting Corporate Packages...24 gsscene for Young Professionals Legislative Luncheon...20 Member-to-Member Business Expo...19 Youth Leadership Academy MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 5

6 Event Sponsorship Opportunities Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting includes a keynote speaker, educational classes and updates followed by the Awards Luncheon in which local businesses and individuals are recognized for the year s accomplishments. Business Seminar Sponsor Investment $995 Designation as a Business Seminar Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as Business Seminar Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing materials, meeting agenda, program handout, Grand Strander newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. List of all Annual Meeting attendees Opportunity to address sponsored Business Seminar audience for 2 to 3 minutes and introduce Business Seminar speaker Recognition in scripting during Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session Chamber membership list on disk or by 1/2 page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter 1-week to sponsor Grand Strander Express Break Sponsor Investment $2,500 Designation as the Break Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as Break Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing material, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Logo displayed on all business awards Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. One (1) table of 10 at Awards Luncheon List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by 3-months rotating header banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Recognition in the scripting during Awards Luncheon Opportunity to address the audience at Awards Luncheon for 2-3 minutes Opportunity to have promotional material during the Awards Luncheon One page information piece on company to be distributed to attendees at registration with name badges (piece to be provided by sponsor) Full-page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter 6 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

7 Award Sponsor $5,000 Designation as the Award Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as Awards Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing material, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Logo displayed on all business awards Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. One (1) table of 10 guests at Awards Luncheon List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by 3-months rotating header banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Recognition in the scripting during Awards Luncheon Opportunity to address the audience at Awards Luncheon for 2-3 minutes Opportunity to have promotional material during the Awards Luncheon One page information piece on company to be distributed to attendees at registration with name badges (piece to be provided by sponsor) Full-page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter Expo Sponsor Investment $5,000 Designation as the Expo Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as Expo Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing materials, meeting agenda, program handout, Grand Strander newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. One (1) table of 10 guests at Awards Luncheon List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by Recognition in the scripting during Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session Opportunity to address the audience Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session for 2-3 minutes 3-month rotating header banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 1-week sponsorship of Grand Strander Express 1-month to sponsor MBACC Calendar of Events Opportunity to have promotional material distributed at each seat at Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session One page information piece on company to be distributed to attendees at registration with name badges (piece to be provided by sponsor) Full-page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 7

8 Keynote/Opening Session Sponsor Investment $5,000 Designation as the Keynote/Opening Session Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as Keynote/Opening Session Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing material, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Premium space placement of eight foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. One (1) table of 10 guests at the Awards Luncheon List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by Recognition in the scripting during Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session Opportunity to address the audience at the Awards Luncheon for 2-3 minutes 3 month rotating header banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Opportunity to have promotional material distributed at each seat at Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session One page information piece on company to be distributed to attendees at registration with name badges 1 week to sponsor the Grand Strander Express Full-page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter 1 month to sponsor the MBACC Calendar of Events Awards Luncheon Sponsor Investment $5,000 Designation as the Awards Luncheon Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as the Awards Luncheon Sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing materials, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. One (1) table of 10 guests at Awards Luncheon List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by Opportunity to address the audience at the Awards Luncheon for 2-3 minutes Opportunity to have promotional material distributed at each seat at Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session One page information piece on company to be distributed to attendees at registration with name badges 1 week to sponsor Grand Strander Express Full-page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter 1 month to sponsor the MBACC Calendar of Events Recognition in the scripting during Annual Meeting Keynote/Opening Session 3 month rotating header banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 8 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

9 Booth Sponsor Investment (Limited Space Available) $500 Designation as a Booth Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as booth sponsor on signage board in booth display area, all marketing materials, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booths to attendees. List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by Table Sponsor Investment $500 Designation as a Table Sponsor in all Annual Meeting promotion Logo listed as table sponsor on all marketing materials, including signage board in booth display area, meeting agenda, program handout, chamber newsletter and on event website on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com List of all Annual Meeting attendees Chamber membership list on disk or by gsscene for Young Professionals gsscene is comprised of young professionals in the Grand Strand area with the purpose of engaging and connecting existing and future young professionals. We seek to empower and inspire young professionals to advance their careers and ultimately impact the Grand Strand area. Gold Annual Sponsor Investment $3,000 Designation as Gold Annual Sponsor for gsscene for Young Professionals The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on home page of gsscene website, gsscene.com The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during gsscene events including: Minimum of 6 social events per year Minimum of 4 educational events per year Minimum of 4 community service events per year The sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional items used for gsscene including: Television commercials featured on WMBF News Brochures Flyers s Signage Membership packet Sponsorship packet The sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The sponsor will be the official presenting sponsor of one social event of their choosing (including the Anniversary Celebration). Recognition as presenting event sponsor for Anniversary Celebration includes: TV advertising running on WMBF News All print media for event including, newspaper, magazine and online advertising gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter Logo on featured event promo on gsscene.com Reminders for event including Signage at event The sponsor will have access to membership list The sponsor will be allowed to send out two (per year) blasts to gsscene membership list The sponsor will have the ability to address the crowd for 3 minutes at any 2 scheduled events The sponsor will receive mention during all gsscene events The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials at all gsscene events Up to 4 annual memberships will be given to the sponsor Up to 4 tickets to the next scheduled event will be given to the sponsor MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 9

10 Silver Annual Sponsor Investment $1,500 Designation as Silver Annual Sponsor for gsscene for Young Professionals The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on homepage of gsscene website, gsscene.com The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during gsscene events including: Minimum of 6 social events per year Minimum of 4 educational events per year Minimum of 4 community service events per year The sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional items used for gsscene including: Television commercials featured on WMBF News Brochures Flyers s Signage Membership packet Sponsorship packet The sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The sponsor will be the official presenting sponsor of one educational event of their choosing. Recognition as presenting event sponsor includes: Logo on all promotions for event Logo and link placement next to event on gsscene.com Logo on all other promotional items for event Ability to speak for five minutes at the beginning of event The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials at all gsscene events Up to 3 annual memberships will be given to the sponsor Up to 2 tickets to any scheduled event will be given to the sponsor 10 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

11 Event Host Opportunity Designation as an official Event Host Sponsor of a gsscene event The sponsor s logo and/or name will be included on all promotional materials for the event, including but not limited to: gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter All gsscene s Promotion of gsscene event in Grand Strander, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce s monthly newsletter Registration materials E-blast reminders The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on gsscene website next to event sponsored The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during the event The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to all attendees at the event The sponsor will receive mention during the event Presenting Sponsor of the Young Professional of the Year Event Investment $1,000 Designation as the Presenting Sponsor of gsscene s Young Professional of the Year The presenting sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional materials for the event, including but not limited to: All print media for event including, newspaper and magazine advertising gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter Event invitations registration reminders Signage at the event The presenting sponsor s logo and link will be placed on gsscene website next to Young Professional of the Year Event The presenting sponsor s name mentioned during any interviews given regarding Young Professional of the Year Event The presenting sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The presenting sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during the event The presenting sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to all attendees at the event The presenting sponsor is allowed to place their own signage up at the event. The presenting sponsor will be allowed to speak at the event for up to 5 minutes Two annual memberships for gsscene will be given to the presenting sponsor MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 11

12 Food Sponsor of the Young Professional of the Year Event Investment Provide a minimum of two (2) appetizers for 100 people Designation as a Food Sponsor of gsscene s Young Professional of the Year The sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional materials for the event including, but not limited to: All print media for event including, newspaper and magazine advertising gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter Event invitations registration reminders Signage at the event The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on gsscene website next to Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor s name mentioned during any interviews given regarding Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during the event The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to all attendees at the event The sponsor is allowed to place their own signage up at the event Dessert Sponsor of the Young Professional of the Year Event Investment Provide dessert for 100 people Designation as a Dessert Sponsor of gsscene s Young Professional of the Year The sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional materials for the event including, but not limited to: All print media for event including, newspaper and magazine advertising gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter Event invitations registration reminders Signage at the event The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on gsscene website next to Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor s name mentioned during any interviews given regarding Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during the event The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to all attendees at the event The sponsor is allowed to place their own signage up at the event 12 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

13 Wine Sponsor of the Young Professional of the Year Event Investment Provide wine for 100 attendees Designation as Wine Sponsor of gsscene s Young Professional of the Year The sponsor s name and logo will be included on all promotional materials for the event including, but not limited to: All print media for event including, newspaper and magazine advertising gsscene website, gsscene.com gsscene Facebook gsscene newsletter Event invitations registration reminders Signage at the event The sponsor s logo and link will be placed on gsscene website next to Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor s name mentioned during any interviews given regarding Young Professional of the Year Event The sponsor will have a sponsor recognition sent out to all gsscene members, including logo and contact information of company, with the option to have additional company or product promotion in the The sponsor will be a part of all publicity prior to and during the event The sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to all attendees at the event The sponsor is allowed to place their own signage up at the event MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 13

14 Leadership Grand Strand Leadership Grand Strand is a program sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to develop a corps of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for the Grand Strand area. The 10-month program accepts 30 participants each year and meets monthly to work on team projects. Breakfast Sponsorship Investment - 10 Available $300 Official designation as presenting sponsor of breakfast event Signage at breakfast event Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at breakfast event Sponsor will have the opportunity to address the attendees at the breakfast for 3 minutes Sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to each of the participants for additional promotion at event Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event Luncheon Sponsorship Investment - 12 Available $750 Official designation as presenting sponsor of luncheon event Signage at luncheon event Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at luncheon event Sponsor will have the opportunity to address the attendees at the luncheon for 5 minutes Sponsor will be invited to attend the luncheon with the class (2 attendees) the day of the event Sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials to each of the participants for additional promotion at the event Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will receive 2 LGS Alumni Association social guest passes Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event 14 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

15 Graduation Ceremony Sponsorship Investment- 1 Available $1,500 Official designation as presenting sponsor of the graduation ceremony, which takes place in May Sponsor will be listed on all invitations, programs and promotional materials for the graduation ceremony. Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at the graduation ceremony Sponsor will be given 5 minutes to address the attendees whom are made up of class members, their families, LGS Board members and their guests. Additionally other industry leaders attend. Sponsor will be given four tickets to the LGS graduation ceremony in May. Sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials at the last official class session Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will receive 4 LGS Alumni Association social guest passes Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event Graduation Reception Sponsorship Investment - 1 Available $750 Official designation as presenting sponsor of the graduation reception, which takes place in May Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned the day of the event Sponsor will be given two tickets to the LGS graduation ceremony in May Sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials at the last official class session Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be given two LGS Alumni Association Social passes Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event Retreat Breakfast Sponsorship Investment - 1 Available $175 Official designation as presenting sponsor of breakfast event Signage at breakfast event Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at breakfast event Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 15

16 Retreat Luncheon Sponsorship Investment - 2 Available $300 Official designation as presenting sponsor of luncheon event Signage at luncheon event Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at luncheon event Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event Retreat Dinner Sponsorship Investment - 2 Available $450 Official designation as presenting sponsor of dinner event Signage at dinner event Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned at dinner event Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event Sponsor will receive 2 tickets to an LGS Alumni social Opening Retreat Reception Sponsorship Investment - 1 Available $300 Official designation as presenting sponsor of the opening retreat reception event, which takes place at the Wampee Conference Center Sponsor will be listed on all itineraries and promotional materials for sponsorship day Sponsor will be thanked and mentioned the day of the event Sponsor will be allowed to distribute materials at opening class day Sponsor logo and link will be placed on LeadershipGrandStrand.com as a sponsor Sponsor will be thanked as an official sponsor in the LGS Alumni newsletter Sponsor will be provided with a list of all LGS students in current class Leadership Grand Strand will provide all organizational work for the event 16 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

17 Youth Leadership Academy In 2008, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Coastal Carolina University launched a Youth Leadership Academy for 10th grade students from six counties along the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The one-day conference now has expanded to reach nine counties and includes sophomores from 45 high schools. Youth Leadership Academy is designed to recognize the student s leadership talents and apply those talents as the students learn to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. The students are divided into small groups that focus on developing the four core fundamentals of leadership: integrity, vision, inspiration, and communication. Each student through the program-related activities has the opportunity to express their own ideas as they seek to develop and build their own leadership characteristics. As a former high school history teacher, I know the importance of meaningful learning experiences in shaping a student s life, Congressman James Clyburn said. This Youth Leadership Academy will enhance students potential and provide them with skills they need to grow into future community leaders. Graduate Sponsor Investment $5,000 Exclusive naming rights to the event: Youth Leadership Academy Presented By... Sponsor name recognition at the opening, lunch breaks and closing of the conference Sponsor name recognition in all print communication with the high schools and students before and after the event date Sponsor logo imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy T-shirts provided to each student (Size determined by Sponsorship Level) Sponsor name imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy bags provided to each student Full-page advertisement and recognition in the conference program provided to all facilitators and students in attendance Sponsor logo and name recognition on the Youth Leadership Academy website and Facebook page with link Sponsor name recognition in all press releases and subsequent articles Sponsor to provide branded merchandise for goody bags for all students the day of the event Senior Sponsor Investment $2,500 Sponsor name recognition at the opening, lunch breaks and closing of the conference Sponsor name recognition in all print communication with the high schools and students before and after the event date Sponsor logo imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy T-shirts provided to each student (Size determined by Sponsorship Level) Sponsor name imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy bags provided to each student MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 17

18 Senior Sponsor Investment $2,500 Full-page advertisement and recognition in the conference program provided to all facilitators and students in attendance Sponsor logo and name recognition on the Youth Leadership Academy website and Facebook page with link to business website Sponsor name recognition in all press releases and subsequent articles Sponsor to provide branded merchandise for goody bags for all students the day of the event Junior Sponsor Investment $1,000 Sponsor logo imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy T-shirts provided to each student (Size determined by Sponsorship Level) Half-page advertisement and recognition in the conference program provided to all facilitators and students in attendance Sponsor logo and name recognition on the Youth Leadership Academy website and Facebook page with link to business website Sponsor name recognition in all press releases and subsequent articles Sponsor to provide branded merchandise for goody bags for all students the day of the event Sophomore Sponsor Investment $500 Sponsor logo imprinted on all Youth Leadership Academy T-shirts provided to each student (Size determined by Sponsorship Level) Quarter-page advertisement and recognition in the conference program provided to all facilitators and students in attendance Sponsor logo and name recognition on the Youth Leadership Academy website and Facebook page with link to business website Sponsor name recognition in all press releases and subsequent articles Sponsor to provide branded merchandise for goody bags for all students the day of the event Freshman Sponsor Investment $250 Sponsor logo and name recognition on the Youth Leadership Academy website and Facebook page with link to business website Sponsor name recognition in all press releases and subsequent articles Sponsor to provide branded merchandise for goody bags for all students the day of the event 18 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

19 Member-to-Member Business Expo The Member-to-Member Business Expo at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center provides tremendous access to the Grand Strand business community. It s a cost-effective way to promote your products and/or services to hundreds of people. Increase your exposure at the Member-to-Member Business Expo by helping to sponsor the event. Sponsors receive prominent exhibit space, additional signage, advertising benefits plus more. Presenting Sponsorship Investment $2,500 Sponsorship credit on all expo invitations, brochures and printed material Sponsorship credit on all invitations to the Expo/Business After Hours Sponsorship credit in all advertising of event Center booth which is the focal point of the expo Sponsor banner in exhibit hall Sponsor sign at registration table Exclusive presenting sponsorship of expo List of chamber members on disk Free blast to MBACC and MBAHA members Free 1/4 page ad in the Grand Strander newsletter Location for all door prizes to be picked up Tickets to various chamber membership events Co-Sponsorship Investment $500 Sponsorship credit on all expo invitations, brochures and printed material Sponsorship credit on all invitations to the Business After Hours Sponsorship credit in all advertising of event Island booth which is the focal point of the expo Exclusive sponsorship by business category Chamber membership list on disk or by Free blast to MBACC and MBAHA members MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 19

20 Legislative Luncheon Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce represents more than 2,500 members and serves as a liaison between our membership and elected officials to ensure that the voice of business is presented to all levels of government. We are committed to helping influence legislation and public policy in a way that benefits our community and your business. Attend this moderated panel discussion with members of the Horry-Georgetown Legislative Delegation to learn where your elected officials stand on important issues affecting the Grand Strand area. The chamber will present its legislative priorities and agenda for the year as well. Presenting Sponsor Investment $5,000 Receives exclusive title and full rights to promotions and use of the event as a promotional tool. (Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon presented by The Presenting Sponsor/Name logo included). Presenting sponsor will be allowed to put up signage and banners at the Legislative Luncheon (provided by sponsor) Sponsorship credit on all invitations to the Expo/Business After Hours Logo will be included on all promotional materials including invitations, Grand Strander articles, online, etc. Presenting sponsor will be in all announcements/scripting for the Legislative Luncheon and designated as presenting sponsor Will have the opportunity to address the attendees at the event for 3-5 minutes Will be allowed to distribute materials to each of the participants for additional promotion at the luncheon Will be a part of all upcoming publicity prior to and during the event Logo and link will be place on website at MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com in the Legislative Luncheon information and registration page Will be provided with a list of attendees for the Legislative Luncheon Chamber will provide all organizational work for the event Additional sponsorship recognition at the Legislative Reception Tabletop Sponsor Investment $500 Tabletop sponsor will have a reserved table for up to 10 guests in a prominent location near front of room. Signage will be provided at the table with sponsor name displayed. Logo will be included on all promotional materials including Grand Strander articles, online, etc. Will be allowed to distribute materials to each of the participants for additional promotion at the luncheon Logo and link will be placed on MyrtleBeachChamber.com website in the Legislative Luncheon information and registration areas Will be provided with a list of attendees for the Legislative Luncheon Chamber will provide all organizational work for the event 20 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

21 Christmas Towne Christmas Towne is a kid friendly event held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. There will be free Santa photos, letters to Santa, amusement rides, games and much more. It concludes with the official tree lighting ceremony for the city of Myrtle Beach. Presenting Sponsor Investment $2,000 MBACC will provide Presenting Sponsor with rights to promote their sponsorship as the Presenting Sponsor of Christmas Towne held in December in their marketing and promotions Will be the official sponsor of the current year s Christmas Towne event Logo will be included on festival signage Logo and link will appear on Christmas Towne home page Will be a part of an extensive media partnership campaign (TV, print, radio advertising and live remotes) with Horry County target market Will have the opportunity to address the attendees at the event for 3-5 minutes Has permission to display a banner at the event (banner provided by PRESENTING SPONSOR) Will receive name recognition as the Presenting Sponsor in the Grand Strander newsletter Will be included in all news releases related to Christmas Towne and in all public relations campaigns Will receive one 20x10 premium exhibitor booth near event entrance Will be included throughout all announcements/scripting for Christmas Towne Event Sponsor - Thomas the Train Rides Investment $1,500 MBACC will provide Event Sponsor with rights to promote their sponsorship as one of the Event Sponsors of Christmas Towne held in December in their marketing and promotions Will be the official sponsor of the Thomas the Train Rides at the event Logo will be included on festival signage Logo and link will appear on Christmas Towne home page Will be a part of an extensive media partnership campaign (TV, print, radio advertising and live remotes) with Horry County target market Has permission to display a banner at the event (banner provided by EVENT SPONSOR) Will receive name recognition as one of the Event Sponsors in the Grand Strander newsletter Will be included in all news releases related to Christmas Towne and in all public relations campaigns Will receive one 20x10 premium exhibitor booth near event entrance Will be included throughout all announcements/scripting for Christmas Towne MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 21

22 Event Sponsor - Santa Photos Investment $1,500 MBACC will provide Event Sponsor with rights to promote their sponsorship as one of the Event Sponsors of Christmas Towne held in December in their marketing and promotions Will be the official sponsor of the Santa Photos at the event Logo will be included on festival signage Logo will be included on photo frame used to give all attendees that get their photo taken with Santa Logo and link will appear on Christmas Towne home page Will be a part of an extensive media partnership campaign (TV, print, radio advertising and live remotes) with Horry County target market Has permission to display a banner at the event (banner provided by EVENT SPONSOR) Will receive name recognition as one of the Event Sponsors in the Grand Strander newsletter Will be included in all news releases related to Christmas Towne and in all public relations campaigns Will receive one 20x10 premium exhibitor booth near event entrance Will be included throughout all announcements/scripting for Christmas Towne Event Sponsor - Letters to Santa Investment $1,500 MBACC will provide Event Sponsor with rights to promote their sponsorship as one of the Event Sponsors of Christmas Towne held in December in their marketing and promotions Will be the official sponsor of the Letters to Santa at the event Logo will be included on festival signage Logo and link will appear on Christmas Towne home page Will be a part of an extensive media partnership campaign (TV, print, radio advertising and live remotes) with Horry County target market Has permission to display a banner at the event (banner provided by EVENT SPONSOR) Will receive name recognition as one of the Event Sponsors in the Grand Strander newsletter Will be included in all news releases related to Christmas Towne and in all public relations campaigns Will receive one 20x10 premium exhibitor booth near event entrance Will be included throughout all announcements/scripting for Christmas Towne 22 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

23 Can-Am Days The purpose of Can-Am Days is to attract visitors to the Myrtle Beach area during March to kick off the spring season. In addition, developing extensive publicity which will serve to attract additional vacationers from Canada and the eastern United States to the area in subsequent weeks and months. Can-Am Days include several Military Concerts, and other events around the area such as the North Myrtle Beach s St. Patrick s Day parade. Military Concert Sponsor Investment $2,000 Sponsor s logo will be included in all press releases related to the sponsored Can-Am Military Concert Inclusion in all announcements/scripting for the sponsored Can-Am Military Concert Logo and link on CanAmDays.com and MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com/special_events. Estimating 6,000 unique visitors. Exclusive space up to 20x20, a table and two chairs will be provided Chamber Academy Chamber Academy features a wide range of seminars for businesses - marketing workshops, customer service seminars, legal classes, small business forums and more. Sponsor 5 Education Classes (you may choose from the sessions listed below) Investment $250 Early Riser - Morning Session Lunch and Learn - Lunch Session Coffee & Conversation - Afternoon Session Logo to be included in all marketing of the class including Grand Strander, Grand Strander Express and on website at ChamberAcademy.com Opportunity to distribute marketing materials to participants Opportunity to address participants for 2-3 minutes before class begins Chamber Access Chamber Access is a new member orientation and a great way to network with other members, meet the chamber staff and learn about all of the benefits of membership in the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. It is an invaluable opportunity to really find out how to get the best return on dues investment and take advantage of all the chamber has to offer to help grow your business. This program is required for new members and encouraged for new employees at member businesses and long-standing members who would like a refresher course. Chamber Access takes place on the last Tuesday every other month and rotates from morning, lunch and afternoon meeting times. Sponsor a Chamber Access - New Member Orientation Investment $250 Sponsor logo to be included on invitation that goes out to all new members Sponsor may greet and address the attendees for 2-3 minutes Sponsor may provide marketing materials for attendees to be included in the new member packets Sponsor logo include on website MyrtleBeachareaChamber.com as the sponsor of Chamber Access MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 23

24 Ambassador Program Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce s ambassadors are a prestigious group providing membership mentoring to new and existing chamber investors and assisting MBACC staff with assuring that chamber members are receiving their return on membership. Ambassadors enjoy the rewards of making new contacts, strengthening relationships and accessing a wealth of information and resources. Sponsor an Ambassador Meeting Investment: Provide food for the meeting (breakfast or afternoon) Sponsor may greet and address the attendees for 2-3 minutes Sponsor may provide marketing materials for attendees Sponsor logo included on website MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com as a sponsor of the ambassador program Corporate Sponsorship Packages Corporate sponsorship packages offer your business an opportunity to quickly and easily choose a best fit sponsorship that allows you to support the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce while receiving exposure all year long in a variety of different ways. Exposure Your company will be showcased at our events as well as receive advertising benefits. Community Recognition Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a highly visible community organization and chamber sponsorships allow members the same visibility. Quality of Life Sponsorships provide us the funding for a variety of events and programs, both old and new that make a difference in our community. It s a great way to show your community spirit to both your customers and potential customers by investing in the future of Myrtle Beach. Platinum Sponsorship Investment $2,500 3-month rotating banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booth to attendees. One (1) table of 10 guests at the Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon Table top sponsor of the Legislative Luncheon including marketing benefits as well as one (1) reserved table for 10 guests Complimentary booth space at Member-to-Member Expo 1-month to sponsor MBACC Calendar of Events Chamber membership list on disk or by 1/2 page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter (published monthly) 24 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

25 Gold Sponsorship Investment $1,500 Sponsorships provide us the funding for a variety of events and programs, both old and new that make a difference in our community. It s a great way to show your community spirit to both your customers and potential customers by investing in the future of Myrtle Beach. Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booth to attendees. OR complimentary booth space at the Member-to-Member Expo. Tabletop sponsor of the Legislative Luncheon including marketing benefits as well as one (1) reserved table for 10 guests. 1/2 page advertisement in Grand Strander newsletter (published monthly) 1-month to sponsor the calendar of events Chamber membership list on disk or by Silver Sponsorship Investment $1,000 One (1) table of 10 guests at the Annual Meeting Awards Luncheon or premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booth to attendees. 1-month to sponsor the calendar of events Chamber membership list on disk or by 3-month rotating banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Bronze Sponsorship Investment $750 Premium space placement of eight-foot skirted table for display in pre-function area at the Annual Meeting. Sponsor may set up the space with any type of decoration, and is allowed to distribute materials from booth to attendees. Choice of sponsoring the MBACC Calendar of Events for 1 month or a 3-month rotating banner on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com Chamber membership list on disk or by MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 25

26 THINKMYRTLEBEACH.COM THINKMYRTLEBEACH.COM is a must have for those who are relocating to the Myrtle Beach area. It is the chamber s official website for newcomer inquiries and is the primary business guide to the area for established residents. ThinkMyrtleBeach.com puts your business in front of people actively looking to relocate, retire or find a trusted chamber member for products and services. This is the official site we promote through our advertising efforts for real estate and relocation. There is a link on both VisitMyrtleBeach.com and MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com to ThinkMyrtleBeach.com. Investment $200 Includes name and phone number Investment $500 Includes photo and 300 characters for description Receives leads generated from site 26 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

27 Web & Advertising to Locals/MBACC Members Myrtle Beach Area Chamber offers many affordable and highly targeted advertising options that will provide your business with a measurable return on your marketing investment. Maximize your company s exposure and reach new customers through the following advertising opportunities. For more information, contact Scott Head, advertising sales manager, at (843) or Scott.Head@VisitMyrtleBeach.com. Advertising on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 18,400 page views monthly Rotating Banner Header (500x90 pixels) Premium Pages - Rotate on Home Page, Business Directory, MBA Research, About the Chamber, and About the Area pages Price: $95 per month or $270 for three months Number Available: Five rotating spots Preferred Pages - Rotate on Business Development/Guide to Going Into Business, Small Business Center, Nonprofit Resource Center, Member Resources, and Contact Information pages Price: $75 per month or $210 for three months Number Available: Five rotating spots Targeted Pages - Rotate on Membership Application, Staff Directory, Marketing Strategies, MBACC E-News Sign-Up, Media Center and other targeted pages depending on the timing of chamber promotions. Price: $50 or $135 for three monthss Number Available: Three rotating spots Cube Sidebar (170x170 pixels) Ad will be placed on right side below navigational bar Premium Pages - Rotate on Home Page, Business Directory, MBA Research, About the Chamber, and About the Area pages Price: $50 per month or $135 for three months Number Available: Five rotating spots Preferred Pages - Rotate on Business Development/Guide to Going Into Business, Small Business Center, Nonprofit Resource Center, Member Resources, and Contact Information pages Price: $40 per month or $105 for three months Number Available: Five rotating spots Targeted Pages - Rotate on Membership Application, Staff Directory, Marketing Strategies, MBACC E-News Sign-Up, Media Center and other targeted pages depending on the timing of chamber promotions Price: $30 or $75 for three monthss Number Available: Three rotating spots MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 27

28 Banner Footer (500x90 pixels) Pages - On all pages with banner rotation. Price: $100 per month or $280 for three months Number Available: Five rotating spots Enhanced Business Directory Listings Each member of the chamber is entitled to five free listings in the Business Directory on MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com. Members may choose to enhance their free listing. For a $30 fee, the chamber will make the link stand out by putting it in a color box and bolding the text Advertising to MBACC Members Grand Strander Express E-Newsletter (500x90 pixels) Sponsor the chamber s e-newsletter, Grand Strander Express, which keeps members up-to-date on chamber news, events, small business news and more. The weekly newsletter is ed to more than 2,500 people who have signed up to receive the e-newsletter from the chamber. Sponsorship would include a header banner: 500x90 pixels. Price: $200 per week Calendar of Events (780x140 pixels) Sponsor the chamber s monthly Calendar of Events, which keeps members updated on chamber networking events, educational classes, ribbon-cuttings, committee meetings and more. The monthly calendar is ed to more than 2,500 people who have signed up to receive general news from the chamber. Sponsorship would include a header banner: 780x140 pixels. Price: $200 per month Member-to-Member A Member-to-Member offers an affordable way for members to advertise their special offers, share fundraising activities or provide other information to the MBACC business community. Details: Membership list of approximately 2,700. s will go out every other Thursday. Deadline for submission is a week before message. Price: Exclusive message - $300 Creative support available - $50 Options: One Photo and One Logo ($50 charge for additional photos/graphics) Text or Word (.txt or.doc) OR Format -.jpg or html Width - max. 750 pixels Height - no limit 28 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

29 Web & Advertising to Visitors Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau offers many affordable and highly targeted advertising options that will provide your business with a measurable return on your marketing investment. Maximize your company's exposure and reach new customers through the following advertising opportunities. For more information, contact Scott Head, advertising sales manager, at (843) or Scott.Head@VisitMyrtleBeach.com. Social and Mobile Advertising Our social and mobile channels reaches a highly targeted audience of decision makers with a desire to travel to the Myrtle Beach area. It is important to maintain a strong presence in the digital marketplace, and online advertising is the most economical, effective and measurable advertising option available. Lodging Facebook/Twitter Posts Promote specials, packages, etc. to more than 700,000 Facebook fans and 8,000 Twitter followers A direct link to your website 1 week, 2 posts each week: $2,500 includes Facebook & Twitter Mobile More people by the end of 2013 will access the Web from a mobile device than a desktop computer (Source: Google search data) Additional visibility for branding, awareness and generating revenue 300x50 - $10/CPM Nonlodging Facebook/Twitter Posts Promote specials, packages, etc. to more than 700,000 Facebook fans and 8,000 Twitter followers A direct link to your website 1 week, 2 posts each week: $1,000 includes Facebook & Twitter Mobile More people by the end of 2013 will access the Web from a mobile device than a desktop computer (Source: Google search data) Additional visibility for branding, awareness and generating revenue 300x50 - $10/CPM MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 29

30 Banner Advertising on VisitMyrtleBeach.com VisitMyrtleBeach.com is the premier online buyers guide for visitors to the Myrtle Beach area. Thousands of unique visitors each month rely on VisitMyrtleBeach.com to help them determine where to shop, eat and relax during their travels. A limited number of businesses can be showcased on this popular website, so take advantage of this offer and be seen first! For more information, contact Scott Head, advertising sales manager, at (843) or Scott.Head@VisitMyrtleBeach.com. Banner Ads - Nonlodging Broadcast your message across all pages of the website Strong Billboard visibility for branding, awareness and generating revenue A direct link to your website 220x120 - $6/CPM 300x115 - $8/CPM 300x250 - $10/CPM Additional Categorical Links Separate from the business directory, these links are located on VisitMyrtleBeach.com on pages that correspond to membership categories. Only advertisers with memberships based on the respective category may purchase an upper-level link on a page. Additional upper-level links may be purchased by those who buy categorical links. Note: In order to participate in categorical links, members must contribute $1 per rented room night for accommodations members who are not participating in the TDF tax, or a 1 percent marketing fee or a nonparticipating advertising cost for activities and dining members that are not participating in the TDF tax. Coupons Coupons submitted for the Vacation Guide coupon booklet, will also be included in the Save section of VisitMyrtleBeach.com to allow visitors to view and print members' coupons. Specifications 377x124 pixels (your artwork does not need to include the Visit Myrtle Beach logo) 72 dpi 40 k max file size.jpg or.gif format No animation Note: In order to participate in online coupons, members must contribute $1 per rented room night for accommodations members who are not participating in the TDF tax, or a 1 percent marketing fee or a nonparticipating advertising cost for activities and dining members that are not participating in the TDF tax. 30 Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

31 Advertising to Visitors E-Postcard Agency requirements: Finished size is 500x450 pixels (no larger than 50k, in html or.jpg format) Text or Word (.txt or.doc) document with all copy including hyperlinks Design Requirements: (provided by advertiser) Logo Company name, address, phone, toll-free, URL Background color (RGB) Header, subhead, link color (1 color, RGB) 2-3 images (no larger than 25k, combined size) Headline (3-5 words) Subhead (3-5 words) Copy/Bullet Points (100 words max.) Directions, about the area your located in, hours, etc. (25 words max.) Special offer copy & expiration (15 words max.) Note: In order to participate in the epostcard, members must contribute $1 per rented room night for accommodations members who are not participating in the TDF tax, or a 1 percent marketing fee or a nonparticipating advertising cost for activities and dining members that are not participating in the TDF tax. Segmented Accommodations Blasts Segmented blasts offer an affordable way for those in the accommodations sector (Official Myrtle Beach Area Visitors Guide advertisers only) to reach highly targeted traffic by advertising your special offer to the accommodations interest group of more than 85,000 subscribers. Agency requirements: Finished size is 500x450 pixels (no larger than 50k, in html or.jpg format) Text or Word (.txt or.doc) document with all copy including hyperlinks Design Requirements: (provided by advertiser) Logo/Photo Company name, address, phone, toll-free, URL Background color (RGB) Header, subhead, link color (1 color, RGB) 2-3 images (no larger than 25k, combined size) Headline (3-5 words) Subhead (3-5 words) Copy/Bullet Points (100 words max.) Directions, about the area your located in, hours etc. (25 words max.) Special offer copy & expiration (15 words max.) Note: In order to participate in the segmented accommodations , members must contribute $1 per rented room night for accommodations members who are not participating in the TDF tax, or a 1 percent marketing fee or a nonparticipating advertising cost for activities and dining members that are not participating in the TDF tax. MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com 31

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