The Columbia Chamber has been the trusted voice of the business community since 1902, consistently advocating for regional growth and impactful public policies that drive economic development. Focused on creating a unified regional vision, the Chamber actively monitors and champions issues vital to local businesses and leaders, ensuring a thriving and cohesive community. Sponsoring the Chamber’s public policy efforts offers companies a unique opportunity to align with this influential voice, demonstrating a commitment to regional growth and economic development. Sponsors gain valuable visibility, networking opportunities, and connections with key figures like legislators and council members, enhancing their influence and expanding their business reach.
Why Sponsor? Sponsoring the Columbia Chamber's public policy efforts allows companies to demonstrate their commitment to regional growth and economic development. By aligning with the Chamber's influential voice and collaborative approach, sponsors showcase dedication to the local business community and contribute to shaping impactful public policies. These sponsorship opportunities also provide valuable visibility, networking opportunities, and connections with influential figures like legislators, council members, and key staff which could foster mutually beneficial relationships and expand business reach.
Public Policy Events:
- February 3, 2026 – Metro Chamber Legislative Reception- In partnership with Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston Chambers, join us in networking with the region's most influential business leaders and our elected South Carolina House and Senate Delegations. During this event, the Chamber's annual Public Policy Agenda and initiatives will be unveiled.
- Impact Bulletin is a weekly newsletter containing updates from local, state, and national governmental entities. News Flash Bulletins are also occasionally sent for noteworthy Public Policy updates.
- Monthly Breakfast Briefings exist to provide a place where Chamber Partners can discuss and address local, regional, and federal issues facing the business community. Briefings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 AM and include a hot breakfast, networking, and relevant business updates.
- April 30, 2026 - Gubernatorial Reception: The Gubernatorial Reception provides a unique opportunity for sponsors to engage with business leaders, community stakeholders, and candidates seeking to serve as the next Governor of South Carolina. This event fosters meaningful dialogue on issues shaping South Carolina’s economic future and offers sponsors high visibility among influential attendees.
- February 25, 2026 - The Executive Table Series is an exclusive biannual luncheon bringing together top business and civic leaders for high-level conversations with influential guest speakers. Each event offers candid insights on leadership, economic development, and the issues shaping South Carolina’s business landscape. Attendees include top executives and decision-makers from across the Midlands, making it a prime opportunity for strategic networking.
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition for the Chamber’s Public Policy efforts with Chamber social media promotion
- Top billing in all Public Policy advertising
- Opportunity for a company representative to have a seat on the Public Policy Committee (subject to prior approval)
Company logo with hyperlink on Public Policy event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for four (4) guests to attend the Metro Chamber Legislative Reception
- Registration for one (1) guest to attend the Washington D.C. Fly-In or Inner-city Trip (attendees must secure their own flight/travel arrangements)
- Registration for four (4) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Registration for four (4) guests to attend each Executive Table Series
Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- First right of renewal
- Influencer Sponsor recognition for the Public Policy Agenda and Impact Bulletin with Chamber social media promotion
Company logo with hyperlink on weekly Impact Bulletins
(2) tickets to Metro Chamber Legislative Reception
Company logo placement on printed Public Policy Agenda
Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
First right of renewal
The Educator Excellence Program is a prestigious initiative designed to recognize and celebrate outstanding teachers within the Richland One and Richland Two school districts. Twice a year, one exceptional educator from each district will be honored as the Teacher of the Quarter. Richland One teachers will be recognized at each Forest Acres Gather & Grow event, while Richland Two teachers will be honored at the Northeast Gather & Grow event. This recognition aims to highlight the invaluable contributions of our educators and their impact on the community.
- Exclusive recognition as the Educator Excellence Presenting Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Top billing in Educator Excellence advertising
- Company name or logo featured on a billboard campaign honoring the winning Educators
- Company name or logo on the digital nomination form
- Company name engraved on the award
- Company logo included on the event registration page and in promotional eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials including the program distributed to attendees
- Opportunity to display promotional materials during each Gather & Grow event including setting up a display table and/or pop-up banner
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- First right of renewal for 2027
February 3, 2026 – Metro Chamber Legislative Reception- In partnership with Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston Chambers, join us in networking with the region's most influential business leaders and our elected South Carolina House and Senate Delegations. During this event, the Chamber's annual Public Policy Agenda and initiatives will be unveiled.
INFLUENCER SPONSOR
$2,000 | Multiple Available
- Influencer Sponsor recognition for the Public Policy Agenda and Impact Bulletin with Chamber social media promotion
Company logo with hyperlink on weekly Impact Bulletins
(2) Tickets to Metro Chamber Reception
Company logo placement on printed Public Policy Agenda
Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
First right of renewal
Annual Benefits
- Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Breakfast Briefing specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials, including the program distributed to attendees
- Registration for two (2) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (includes hot breakfast)
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
- Top billing logo placement on event- specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo and hyperlink featured on event-specific registration webpage and eCommunications
- Opportunity to display promotional materials at each Breakfast Briefing
- Opportunity to provide a speaker and/or topic for Breakfast Briefings (subject to prior approval)
- Opportunity to give a sponsor message at Breakfast Briefings (subject to prior approval)
- Registration for eight (8) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- First right of renewal
- Exclusive Rise & Dine Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
- Company logo on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Opportunity to display promotional materials at each Breakfast Briefing
- Opportunity to provide a speaker and/or topic for Breakfast Briefings (subject to prior approval)
- Registration for eight (8) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- First right of renewal
- Influencer Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
- Company logo on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for four (4) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Supporter Sponsor recognition
- Company logo on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for two (2) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
This package allows you to secure all your Breakfast Briefing tickets for the year upfront.
- Patron Sponsor recognition
- Company name on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for four (4) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
This package allows you to secure all your Breakfast Briefing tickets for the year upfront.
- Patron Sponsor recognition
- Company name on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for two (2) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
This package allows you to secure all your Breakfast Briefing tickets for the year upfront.
- Patron Sponsor recognition
- Company name on event-specific digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink on event-specific registration page and eCommunications
- Registration for one (1) guests to attend each Breakfast Briefing (hot breakfast included)
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00PM – 7:00PM
📍 South Carolina State Museum
Join us for the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception Hosted by the Columbia Chamber
We look forward to hosting the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception, an opportunity for attendees to connect, engage, and discuss the issues shaping South Carolina’s economic landscape with the candidates seeking to serve as the next Governor of South Carolina.
This event convenes Chamber Partners and non‑partners from across the region to strengthen relationships and encourage thoughtful dialogue on matters affecting our statewide business climate. It also provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the individuals vying to lead South Carolina as its next Governor.
- Influencer Sponsor recognition for the South Carolina Gubernatorial Reception with Chamber social media promotion
Company logo with hyperlink on weekly Impact Bulletins
(2) Tickets to Gubernatorial Reception
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00PM – 7:00PM
📍 South Carolina State Museum
Join us for the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception Hosted by the Columbia Chamber
We look forward to hosting the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception, an opportunity for attendees to connect, engage, and discuss the issues shaping South Carolina’s economic landscape with the candidates seeking to serve as the next Governor of South Carolina.
This event convenes Chamber Partners and non‑partners from across the region to strengthen relationships and encourage thoughtful dialogue on matters affecting our statewide business climate. It also provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the individuals vying to lead South Carolina as its next Governor.
- Influencer Sponsor recognition for the South Carolina Gubernatorial Reception with Chamber social media promotion
Company logo with hyperlink on weekly Impact Bulletins
(2) Tickets to Gubernatorial Reception
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00PM – 7:00PM
📍 South Carolina State Museum
Join us for the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception Hosted by the Columbia Chamber
We look forward to hosting the 2026 Gubernatorial Reception, an opportunity for attendees to connect, engage, and discuss the issues shaping South Carolina’s economic landscape with the candidates seeking to serve as the next Governor of South Carolina.
This event convenes Chamber Partners and non‑partners from across the region to strengthen relationships and encourage thoughtful dialogue on matters affecting our statewide business climate. It also provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with the individuals vying to lead South Carolina as its next Governor.
- Influencer Sponsor recognition for the South Carolina Gubernatorial Reception with Chamber social media promotion
Company logo with hyperlink on weekly Impact Bulletins
(2) Tickets to Gubernatorial Reception
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
For more information regarding sponsorships and events, please email Hilary Bell or call (803) 733-1115.