Sponsorship Opportunities

Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting

The Columbus Chamber’s Annual Meeting may easily be the premier networking and information gathering event in our region. Attending are more than 900 business and community leaders—those who are interested and active in decision making in our region. Attendees of the Chamber’s Annual Meeting learn what is on the agenda for area business, meet the Columbus Chamber Board of Directors and acknowledge the Columbus Award recipient. In addition, those attending the Annual Meeting hear first-hand from speakers who are at work in our community to make economic contributions and provide sound input on the direction Columbus needs to take to increase its viability in our varied business marketplaces.

Columbus Chamber Clambake

Next to OSU football, the Columbus Chamber’s Clambake may be Central Ohio’s longest, most celebrated tradition! Clambake is the perfect networking opportunity as it always welcomes a broad audience. For many Chamber members, Clambake is the event to introduce new faces to the Chamber, entertain potential clients, and reward employees for hard work. It is a fun and casual event that is hosted at the amphitheater of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Columbus Chamber Trade Showcase

The Columbus Chamber’s Annual Trade Showcase member tradeshow has quickly gained momentum and popularity. The 2008 Trade Showcase was held at Huntington Field at Nationwide Arena  and drew more than 500 people.Attendees experience more than one hundred displays from Chamber member businesses of all sizes offering a variety of products and services throughout our region. For those providing exhibits, it is an opportunity to reach hundreds with information about their company and the services they offer.

Columbus Chamber Small Business Leader Award

Small business in Central Ohio is big business. The Columbus Chamber and the Small Business Council recognize the importance of small businesses to the growth and economic development of our city. That’s why each year we honor small businesses and those who own and operate them at our Small Business Leader Award reception. While the award itself is targeted specifically at small businesses and community leaders, the Small Business Leader Award event is the perfect opportunity for companies of all sizes to network and honor business leaders. This event draws more
than 300 people and grows larger each year.

Columbus Chamber Business AfterHours

Columbus Chamber’s Business AfterHours is the perfect opportunity for business and industries of all sizes to come together to make business connections. Business AfterHours is geared toward all levels of business professionals. It is the perfect setting for those new to Columbus to meet, greet and get a feel for the region. It also continues to be a favorite among long-time Chamber members who like staying connected with the Central Ohio business community.

Columbus Chamber Government Day

Columbus Chamber Government Day is your opportunity to tell legislators how they can help your business profit and grow. This day-long event is designed to include a working lunch, face-to-face appointments with your representative and senator, an introduction to the inner workings of the Statehouse, and networking with other civically minded business people.

MetroMARKETING PARTNERSHIP - $20,000

Columbus Chamber members have the opportunity to participate in dozens of networking and professional development events throughout the year. These activities are designed to provide
VALUE for membership. Our partners help make this possible. In exchange, partners gain visibility in the business community through the Chamber’s advertising, marketing and publicity.
Our partners gain name and business logo recognition in Chamber publications, at noted events, on the Chamber Web site, and through radio and television—all for well over 100,000
impressions in the coming year and face-to-face contact with thousands of area business leaders.

BENEFITS—MetroMARKETING

Partners receive the benefits of all of the following events at the $10,000 level (listed below).

A total of nine (9) signature events provide year-round visibility for your organization.
ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – The following outlines opportunities that may be selected for each event to best target your corporate audience. In each category, you may select from the following:

Annual Meeting • Columbus Chamber Clambake • Small Business • Leader Award • Columbus Chamber Business Showcase • Business AfterHours • Government Day

$10,000 Partnership

Benefits provided for all signature events.

• Corporate logo prominent on event print materials*
• Business logo used on electronic communications
• Business logo listed on Columbus Chamber Web site
• Business recognition in all press releases and media advisories
• Name recognition on radio spots as available
• Recognition in >ChamberLink
• Business name and/or logo displayed electronically during event
• One exhibitor table for the distribution of materials during event.  

The following additional benefits are provided by event as noted:
Annual Meeting – Table of ten (10) guests
Clambake – Table of eight (8) guests
Small Business Leader Award – Presenting Sponsor level
Business Showcase – Four (4) exhibit tables
Business After Hours – Recognition as Presenting Sponsor – Four events
Government Days – Ten (10) event tickets

$5,000 Partnership

Benefits provided for all signature events.
• Corporate logo prominent on event print materials*
• Business logo listed on Columbus Chamber Event Web site
• Business name and/or logo displayed electronically
The following additional benefits are provided by event as noted:
Annual Meeting – Four (4) open seating event tickets
Clambake – Table of eight (8) guests
Hospitality Host exhibit table
Small Business Leader Award – Stage acknowledgement
Business Showcase – Two (2) exhibitor tables
Business After Hours – Two events
Government Days – Five (5) event tickets

$2,500 Partnership

Benefits provided for all signature events.

• Business logo listed on Columbus Chamber Web site
• Business name and/or logo displayed electronically during event
• The following additional benefits are provided by event as noted:
  Annual Meeting – Two (2) open seating event tickets
  Clambake – Four (4) open seating tickets
  Hospitality Host exhibit table
  Small Business Leader Award – Stage acknowledgement
  Corporate logo on print materials*
  Business Showcase – Two (2) exhibitor tables
  Business After Hours – One (1) events
  Government Days – Three (3) event tickets
  *Benefit is date sensitive