The Columbia Chamber’s 121st Annual Gala will bring the 1600 block of Main Street to life with an elegant, open-air celebration. Join us as we continue the tradition of celebrating the milestones of our business community while raising a toast to our shared future. This unforgettable evening will feature gourmet offerings from local restaurants, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere that captures the unique energy of downtown Columbia. As business leaders, innovators, and community champions gather under the lights, the street will buzz with conversation, connections, and inspiration, highlighting the vibrant energy of Main Street.
- Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Top billing in event advertising
- Two outdoor billboards
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Opportunity to address audience during the Gala
- Twelve (12) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Impact Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo will be incorporated in a pre-event social media campaign announcing the location of the Gala
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Opportunity for a company representative to address the audience and announce the fireworks show
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Ambassador of the Year Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Red Carpet Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on custom step and repeat for all Red Carpet photos
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Reception Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on Reception cocktail napkins
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Spirits Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on customized spirits swag item
- Company name or logo on bar cocktail napkins
- Company name or logo on signage at the bar
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Celebration Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on dessert cocktail napkins
- Company name or logo incorporated in a custom dessert to be served at the Gala
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Joe Taylor Public Servant Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on the digital nomination form
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Military Advocate of the Year Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on the digital nomination form
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Young Professional of the Year Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo on the digital nomination form
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Partner of the Year Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Diplomat of the Year Award Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name listed with award announcements
- Company name or logo engraved on the award
- Opportunity to present the award to the recipient
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Valet Parking Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Opportunity to park specialty cars at venue (if applicable i.e. car dealership)
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to be distributed as guests claim their vehicles
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Centerpiece Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo incorporated in custom table centerpieces
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Entertainment Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name listed with pre-event sponsored entertainment announcement on social media
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Exclusive recognition as the Creative Art Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Company name or logo incorporated into a creative art piece to be displayed at the Gala
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- First right of renewal to sponsor at this level next year
- Recognition as a Marketing Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Production Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Ten (10) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Eight (8) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Six (6) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Four (4) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
- Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor
- Company name or logo and hyperlink on the event webpage
- Recognition in Gala-specific eCommunications
- Company name or logo on printed and digital materials
- Two (2) guest tickets to attend the Gala
- Sponsorship fulfillment report
For more information regarding sponsorships and events, please email Hilary Bell or call (803) 733-1115.