Established in 2024, Area Business Alliances provide a strategic platform for collaboration across the Midlands. Each Alliance focuses on evaluating the needs and interests of business owners in its respective area, working collectively to foster growth, strengthen relationships, and enhance the surrounding communities. The Chamber has partnered with representatives and business leaders in Northeast Columbia to support these goals and expand regional initiatives.

Quarterly Gather & Grow events, hosted by each Area Business Alliance, bring businesses and community partners together to discuss how to best serve the growing area. Sponsoring these events offers companies a unique opportunity to engage with local business leaders, contribute to community development, and position their brand at the forefront of regional growth efforts.

Venue: The venue will rotate quarterly. Please check the website for up-to-date event information. 

Time: 4:30PM

2025 Dates (1st Thursday): Quarterly

  • 3/6
  • 6/5
  • 9/4
  • 12/4

Annual Benefits

  • Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media
  • Top billing in Gather & Grow – Northeast advertising
  • Opportunity for a company representative to have a seat on the Northeast Area Business Alliance (subject to prior approval)

  • Company name or logo and hyperlink on event webpages

  • Recognition in Gather & Grow – Northeast specific 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 – Northeast event including setting up a display table and/or a pop-up banner
  • Opportunity to address the audience at Gather & Grow – Northeast events (subject to prior approval)
  • List of attendees from each Gather & Grow – Northeast event (available upon request)
  • Sponsorship fulfillment report
  • First right of renewal to sponsor at this level in the next year 

Annual Benefits

  • Recognition as an Influencer Sponsor and announcement of sponsorship on social media 

  • Company name or logo and hyperlink on event webpages

  • Recognition in Gather & Grow – Northeast specific eCommunications

  • Company name or logo on printed and digital materials including the program distributed to attendees 
  • List of attendees from each Gather & Grow – Northeast event (available upon request)
  • Sponsorship fulfillment report

Annual Benefits

  • Recognition as a Supporter Sponsor and announcement of your sponsorship on social media

  • Company name or logo and hyperlink on event webpages

  • Recognition in Gather & Grow – Northeast specific eCommunications
  • Company name or logo on printed and digital materials including the program distributed to attendees 
  • List of attendees from each Gather & Grow – Northeast event (available upon request)
  • Sponsorship fulfillment report

For more information regarding sponsorships and events, please email Hilary Bell or call (803) 733-1115.