Signature Events

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is the Chamber’s largest and most anticipated event of the year, attracting business owners and decision makers, community and civic leaders, and the regional news media. The Annual Meeting features a distinguished keynote speaker, the accomplishments of the Chamber during the previous year, and the passing of the gavel from the outgoing chair to the incoming chair. The Chamber also presents its most prestigious recognition, the Civic Honor Award, to an individual that has helped to transform the Durham community.

Investment Options & Benefits

Sponsorship Reach: 500-600 

Sponsor: Presenting/Speaker – $5,000 EXCLUSIVE TO ONE SPONSOR
Benefits: Company name and logo featured in all pre-event promotion; logo recognition in audio visual presentation at the event; logo recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; VIP seating with complimentary admission for sixteen (16) to the event; company name and logo on your reserved table(s); verbal recognition from the podium at the event; opportunity to introduce keynote speaker at event; event sponsor name badges for attendees; special sponsor recognition certificate; complimentary admission for sixteen (16) attendees to VIP Reception with keynote speaker, Chamber board members, elected officials and other special guests; positive exposure for your business with your presence and visibility at the event

Sponsor: Gold – $3,500
Benefits: Company name featured in all pre-event promotion; name recognition in video presentation at the event; recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; VIP seating with complimentary admission for sixteen (16) to the event; company name on your reserved table(s); verbal recognition from the podium at the event; event sponsor name badges for attendees; special sponsor recognition certificate; complimentary admission for sixteen (16) attendees to VIP Reception with the Chamber board members, elected officials and other special guests; positive exposure for your business with your presence and visibility at the event

Sponsor: VIP Reception Sponsor – $2,750 EXCLUSIVE TO ONE SPONSOR
Benefits: Company name featured in all pre-event promotion; name recognition in video presentation at the event; recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; reserved seating with complimentary admission for eight (8) to the event; company name on your reserved table(s); event sponsor name badges for attendees; special sponsor recognition certificate; complimentary admission for eight (8)attendees to VIP Reception with the Chamber board members, elected officials and other special guests; positive exposure for your business with your presence and visibility at the event

Sponsor: Silver – $2,500
Benefits: Company name featured in all pre-event promotion; name recognition in video presentation at the event; recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; reserved seating with complimentary admission for eight (8) to the event; company name on your reserved table(s); event sponsor name badges for attendees; special sponsor recognition certificate

Sponsor: Bronze – $1,500
Benefits: Company name featured in all pre-event promotion; name recognition in video presentation at the event; recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; complimentary admission for four (4) to the event; event sponsor name badges for attendees; special sponsor recognition certificate

Sponsor: A/V Presentation Sponsor – $1,000
Benefits: Company name featured in all pre-event promotion; name recognition in video presentation at the event; recognition in printed event program; recognition on display easels at the event; complimentary admission for two (2) to the event; event sponsor name badges for attendees special sponsor recognition certificate

Sponsor: Dessert Sponsor – $500 TWO (2) AVAILABLE      *Exclusive for Small Businesses!*
Benefits: Two (2) complimentary admission;Recognition in printed event program; tent card at each table recognizing Dessert Sponsor; recognition on display easels at the event

Economic Development Summit

The Economic Development Summit dives into important issues and topics related to Durham’s economic development successes and challenges. The half-day program features remarks from key business leaders. Sponsorship provides your company with exposure to a veritable “who’s who” of the businesses in the community. Gain visibility, connections enhanced credibility!

Investment Options & Benefits

Sponsorship Reach: 300

Sponsor: Gold Sponsor– $2,000
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; complimentary tickets for six (6) to the Issues Summit; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Silver Sponsor– $1,500
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; complimentary tickets for four (4) to the Issues Summit; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor– $1,000
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; complimentary tickets for two (2) to the Issues Summit; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Supporting Sponsor– $500    *Exclusive for Small Businesses!*
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; complimentary ticket for one (1) to the Issues Summit; event sponsor name badges for attendee; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Legislative Forum & Holiday Reception

The Legislative Forum & Holiday Reception recognizes all elected officials’ dedication and service to our community and thanks them for supporting a positive climate for businesses to grow and prosper. This event provides Chamber members as well as business and community leaders an excellent opportunity to talk about key issues with the elected leaders. Sponsorship offers your company recognition amongst key players in public policy.

Investment Options & Benefits

Sponsorship Reach:250

Sponsor: Presenting Sponsor– $2,500
Benefits: Company logo on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; opportunity to interact with elected officials in attendance; complimentary tickets for eight (8) to the reception; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Gold Sponsor– $1,500
Benefits: Company logo on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; opportunity to interact with elected officials in attendance; complimentary tickets for six (6) to the reception; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Silver Sponsor– $1,000
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; opportunity to interact with elected officials in attendance; complimentary tickets for four (4) to the reception; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor– $500
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; opportunity to interact with elected officials in attendance; complimentary tickets for two (2) to the reception; event sponsor name badges for attendees; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders

Sponsor: Supporting Sponsor– $250     *Exclusive for Small Businesses!*
Benefits: Recognition on all pre-event promotion; recognition on display easel signage; verbal recognition during event announcements; opportunity to interact with elected officials in attendance; complimentary ticket for one (1) to the reception; event sponsor name badges for attendee; positive exposure for your business with key business and public sector leaders