Campus Leaders College to Career in the Midlands is one-day conference with professional development sessions to include effective networking and mastering the interview, a coffee mixer with local business leaders, a dynamic panel discussion over lunch with local business entrepreneurs, and afternoon industry panels. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to visit with local companies who will be onsite to talk about career opportunities.
Why Should You Sponsor This Event: Sponsoring Campus Leaders positions your company at the center of talent development and workforce engagement in our region. This one-day conference is designed to connect college students with employers in meaningful, high-impact ways that go far beyond a traditional career fair.
By sponsoring Campus Leaders, your organization will:
- Gain direct access to emerging talent through face-to-face interaction with motivated college students exploring career pathways and internship opportunities.
- Build authentic relationships with students during professional development sessions, a coffee mixer, lunch panel discussion, and afternoon industry panels—creating multiple touchpoints throughout the day.
- Elevate your employer brand by demonstrating your commitment to professional growth, workforce readiness, and the future of our local business community.
- Showcase career opportunities by having an onsite presence where students can learn about your company culture, roles, and advancement paths.
- Strengthen community impact by supporting a program that prepares students with practical skills such as effective networking and interview mastery.
Campus Leaders is more than a conference—it’s a pipeline to future employees, a platform for visibility, and an opportunity to invest in the next generation of professionals. Sponsoring ensures your company is seen, heard, and remembered by tomorrow’s leaders.
Conference Date and Time: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, 8AM-12PM
Venue: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition with Chamber social media promotion
- Top billing logo placement on digital and print promotion materials
- Opportunity to introduce the Mayor/Keynote speaker
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Access to student resumes and jobseeker profiles
- Ability to provide branded swag items distributed to all guests
- (2) 6’ skirted tables and (4) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (4) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- First right of renewal
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Exclusive Refreshment Sponsor recognition with dedicated social media promotion
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials at conference and career fair
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Exclusive Effective Networking Speaker Sponsor recognition with dedicated social media promotion
- Opportunity to introduce the speaker and give a 2-minute pitch about their company culture
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Exclusive Resume Tips & The Flip Skills Speaker Session Sponsor with dedicated social media promotion
- Opportunity to share a 2-minute pitch about what their company looks for on a resume
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Exclusive Refreshment Sponsor recognition with dedicated social media promotion
- Branded coffee sleeves for coffee cups
- Prominent brand visibility at the coffee station
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Recognition as a Swag Sponsor
- Ability to provide branded swag items distributed to all guests
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Recognition as a Premium Vendor Table Sponsor
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Logo placement on digital and print promotional materials
- Company logo with hyperlink in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
- Recognition as a Vendor Table Sponsor
- (1) 6’ skirted tables and (2) chairs at career fair with the opportunity to have priority table selection
- Lunch for (2) guests at career fair
- Table tent provided with company name at table
- Company name listed on digital and print promotional materials
- Company name listed in Campus Leaders eCommunications
- Comprehensive Return on Investment (ROI) report
Additional lunches available for purchase: $25 each