Advisors Input Breakfast Sponsorships <-- Just Added with 2019 Dates

The Board of Advisors represents many of the Chamber’s most active supporters (CEOs, owners, principals and leaders of those member firms which currently invest $3,500 or more in Chamber dues). There are currently 260 Advisors. Sponsor does not have to be a member of the Board of Advisors. The Chamber holds periodic breakfast meetings at the Chamber for up to 25 people (Advisors, lead volunteers and senior Chamber staff) for the purpose of receiving input from the Advisors on the organization’s strategic direction and local issues impacting business.

Breakfast dates are available for sponsorship in January, April, July and October 2019 (dates to be determined). Cost of sponsorship $500 per event.

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Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor - February 13, 2019 - SOLD

As the presenting sponsor of the annual meeting and VIP and opening receptions, this sponsor will benefit from community identity with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership base. The event, tentatively-scheduled for Feb. 13, 2019, at the Mobile Convention Center, begins with an opening reception, then a program and finally adjourns into a fun and festive reception with live music and great food. The event draws more than 1,100 people from the local area and offers your company the opportunity to showcase yourself to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community.

Presenting sponsorship is $11,000

Current Sponsors Are:
Trustmark Bank

Annual Meeting Program Sponsors, February 13, 2019

As a program sponsor of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, your company will benefit from community identity with the Chamber and its membership base. The event, tentatively-scheduled for Feb. 13, 2019, at the Mobile Convention Center, begins with an opening reception, then a program and finally adjourns into a fun and festive reception with live music and great food. The event draws more than 1,100 people from the local area and offers your company the opportunity to showcase yourself to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community.

Sponsorship request is $4,000.

Current Sponsors Are:
Alabama Power
AM/NS Calvert
Austal
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Burr & Forman
Evonik
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Infirmary Health
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Mobile Airport Authority
Outokumpu
Southern Earth Sciences
Spire
University of South Alabama

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Board of Advisor Meeting Sponsorships - Spring & Summer 2019

The Board of Advisors represents many of the Chamber’s most active supporters (CEOs, owners, principals and leaders of those member firms which currently invest $3,500 or more in Chamber dues). As of January, there were 260 Advisors.

The Board of Advisors also meets twice a year with the Board of Directors at different sites around the community. Meetings offer opportunities to receive advance information pertinent to Mobile’s progress from a business perspective, to hear from business and government leaders and other speakers of timely importance, and to be represented as issues about the community’s future are discussed. Meetings seeking sponsorships include:

- Spring Meeting to be held late March/early April, 2019, is a breakfast meeting. Speaker and venue to be determined. Cost of exclusive sponsorship $5,000. - Summer Meeting to be held late July/early August, 2019, is an afternoon meeting followed by a cocktail reception. Speaker and venue to be determined. Cost of exclusive sponsorship $5,000.

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Business Expo & Small Business Awards Breakfast Sponsorship - Bronze, August 22, 2019 <-- Just Added!

The Small Business Awards Breakfast will feature the Chamber’s 2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur and Small Business of the Year Finalists and reveal the winner. The Awards Breakfast is August 22nd and precedes the Chamber’s Business Expo, the largest business-to-business expo in the region. As a bronze sponsor of the Awards Breakfast your company will be identified as an advocate of the business community and a promoter of the economic well-being of the Mobile-Baldwin community. Also available are Title, Gold and Silver sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is Unlimited Bronze sponsors for $500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Business Expo & Small Business Awards Breakfast Sponsorship - Gold, August 22, 2019 <-- Just Added!

The Small Business Awards Breakfast will feature the Chamber’s 2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur and Small Business of the Year Finalists and reveal the winner. The Awards Breakfast is August 22nd and precedes the Chamber’s Business Expo, the largest business-to-business expo in the region. As a gold sponsor of the Awards Breakfast your company will be identified as an advocate of the business community and a promoter of the economic well-being of the Mobile-Baldwin community. Also available are Title, Silver and Bronze sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is Two Gold sponsors for $2500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Business Expo & Small Business Awards Breakfast Sponsorship - Silver, August 22, 2019 <-- Just Added!

The Small Business Awards Breakfast will feature the Chamber’s 2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur and Small Business of the Year Finalists and reveal the winner. The Awards Breakfast is August 22nd and precedes the Chamber’s Business Expo, the largest business-to-business expo in the region. As a silver sponsor of the Awards Breakfast your company will be identified as an advocate of the business community and a promoter of the economic well-being of the Mobile-Baldwin community. Also available are Title, Gold and Bronze sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is Four Silver sponsors for $1,000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Business Retention & Expansion Committee Lunch or Reception Sponsors - 2018 Dates

This popular event allows attendees the opportunity to promote their business to a captive business executive audience and make follow-up contacts during and after the meeting. Participants can make this meeting work for them whether it is a luncheon or an after-meeting networking reception. The event is held bimonthly, six times per year.

2018 Meetings available for sponsorship: September 20th and November 14th.

Current Sponsors Are:
July 19th - Arkema
Page & Jones

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Chamber Classic Major Sponsors - Spring 2019 - Four Left

The Chamber's golf tournament, the Chamber Classic, is a popular event for outside networking with over 200 company presidents, CEOs and representatives entertaining clients and customers. The 27th annual Chamber Classic will take place in the spring of 2019. As one of eight major sponsors, you will be able to entertain clients on the golf course and benefit from the community identity with the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership base.

Our sponsorship request is for eight major sponsors at $3,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Arkema
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
MMR Constructors
Ward International Trucks

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Coffee with the Chamber - 2019 - SOLD

As the Coffee with the Chamber sponsor you receive annual exposure to Mobile Area Chamber members. This casual networking event allows attendees the opportunity to promote their business while enjoying a light breakfast. Hosted at a variety of member locations, attendees can start their day off making new contacts and renewing old ones. The event is held quarterly with 2019 dates scheduled for February 6, May 8, August 14, November 13 (dates are subject to change).

This exclusive sponsorship provides sponsor logo placement for four events in The Business View, Business View Weekly, and online Calendar of Events as well as exposure during the event while networking with other Chamber members. Our event sponsorship request is one sponsor, to cover four events, for $1,000. For more information contact the Membership Department at 431-8622.

Current Sponsors Are:
Hieronymous CPAs, LLC

Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Bronze, October 19

The 2018 Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a business leadership forum and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2018 Eagle Awards are scheduled for Friday, October 19th at the The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. Tom Joyner, renowned radio and talk show host will be the keynote speaker. There are also Gold and Silver sponsorships available.

The sponsorship request is for unlimited bronze sponsors at $500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
AT&T
Phelps Dunbar

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Gold, October 19 - Only One Left!

The 2018 Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a business leadership forum and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2018 Eagle Awards are scheduled for Friday, October 19th at the The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. Tom Joyner, renowned radio and talk show host will be the keynote speaker. There are also Silver and Bronze sponsorships available.

This sponsorship request is for 5 gold sponsors at $2,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Alabama Power
Ball Healthcare
Cumulus Broadcasting - media sponsor
Regions Bank

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Silver, October 19 - Only Two Left!

The 2018 Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a business leadership forum and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2018 Eagle Awards are scheduled for Friday, October 19th at the The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. Tom Joyner, renowned radio and talk show host will be the keynote speaker. There are also Gold and Bronze sponsorships available.

This sponsorship request is for 5 silver sponsors at $1,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Commonwealth National Bank
Mobile Area Association of Realtors
Wind Creek

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Title, October 19 - SOLD

The 2018 Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a business leadership forum and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The Eagle Awards ceremony will feature a prominent keynote speaker and will be held in October 2018. There are also Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships available.

Program sponsorship request is 1 title sponsor at $7,500

Current Sponsors Are:
Mobile Area Water and Sewer

Growth Alliance Task Force B2B Site Visits

The Growth Alliance Task Force is a monthly meeting of Chamber members, invited small business owners, business resource partners and advocates for supplier diversity. Every three months, the Task Force will visit one large company that has agreed to expand their supply chain to include minority-owned businesses. The Chair of the GATF, the sponsor’s representative and the Chamber’s VP of Small Business Development will select four to five minority business owners to attend these quarterly site visits with minority business advocates. Each quarterly meeting will allow local minority business owners to meet decision makers within large organizations with the purpose of forming partnerships and/or contractual relationships. The first site visit is scheduled for September of 2018.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive annual sponsor for $2000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Growth Alliance Task Force Sponsorship

The Growth Alliance Task Force (GATF) is a monthly lunch meeting of Chamber members, invited small business owners, business resource partners and advocates for supplier diversity. Each month, the 40 plus active taskforce members meet to discuss how to eliminate barriers for minorities in business and improve their access to corporate entities. Subject matter experts are invited to discuss business related topics, local business resources and how to do business with large organizations.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive six-month sponsor for $1000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Growth Alliance Task Force Training Series

The Growth Alliance Task Force is a monthly meeting of Chamber members, invited small business owners, business resource partners and advocates for supplier diversity. Each year, the Task Force provides two seminars for local and minority businesses. These seminars provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with professional development opportunities, financing information, tools and strategies for improved operations and business growth. Each semi-annual seminar is composed of three evening training classes over three consecutive nights (six classes total). This sponsorship is for one seminar or three (3) consecutive classes. Each class averages 50 attendees per night.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive title sponsor for $1700.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Technology Council Lunch Sponsorships - 2018 Dates

This popular event allows attendees the opportunity to promote their business to a captive high-tech audience and make follow-up contacts in the same meeting. Participants can make their working lunches work for them. The event is held bimonthly, six times per year.

Our event sponsorship request is one sponsor for each event at $400. 2018 Meeting dates available for sponsorship: February 20th, April 3rd, June 12th, August 9th, October 10th, December 6th.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Technology Council Scholarship Fund

The Gulf Coast Technology Council (GCTC) has established a Scholarship Fund with several universities and colleges in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. GCTC designates that the income will be used to provide one or more scholarships to eligible students attending these universities and colleges.

There are three levels of contributions. All are eligible for charitable tax deductions through making checks out to the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Please choose from levels described on the attached contribution form.

Current Sponsors Are:
ASM Recycling
Bay Steel Corp
Gulf Electric Co.
Esfeller Construction
Meador Warehousing
MMR Constructors
Prism Systems
Rural Sourcing Inc.
Sirius
Star Service
Williams
Williams Financial Group



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Health Occupations Career Fair & Summer Scrubs PROGRAM Sponsors - 2019

The 2019 Health Occupations Career Fair and Summer Scrubs programs will support career exploration opportunities for area students. Your support of these programs will especially in the long-term, benefit local health care providers as more students select and train for health care careers as a result of these experiences. An estimated 650 students attend the 2-day Health Occupations Career Fair and over 150 applications are received annually for the 3-day Summer Scrubs job-shadowing program.

Health Occupations Career Fair and Summer Scrubs programs are part of the Chamber’s ongoing partnership with the Bay Area Health Care Coalition to offer our area students the possibilities to train and work locally. There are also Signature Sponsorships available for these programs. Participating Signature Sponsor are Infirmary Health, Providence Hospital, Springhill Hospital and the Mobile County Public Schools System.

Our Program Sponsorship request is $1,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama Medical Center

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Health Occupations Career Fair & Summer Scrubs SIGNATURE Sponsors - 2019

The 2019 Health Occupations Career Fair and Summer Scrubs programs will support career exploration opportunities for area students. Your support of these programs will especially in the long-term, benefit local health care providers as more students select and train for health care careers as a result of these experiences. An estimated 650 students attend the 2-day Health Occupations Career Fair and over 150 applications are received annually for the 3-day Summer Scrubs job-shadowing program.

Health Occupations Career Fair and Summer Scrubs programs are part of the Chamber’s ongoing partnership with the Bay Area Health Care Coalition to offer our area students the possibilities to train and work locally. There are also Program Sponsorships available for these programs.

Participating Healthcare Sponsors: Our event sponsorship request is for $5,000 each. Current sponsors are: Infirmary Health, Providence Hospital, Springhill Hospital and the Mobile County Public Schools System.

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Leaders Exchange Sponsorships - 2018

Who: Eighty-plus business, community and elected leaders from the Mobile region will visit Toulouse, France, Sunday, September 30 – Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

What: A one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of Mobile’s continued success as Mobile leaders travel to Toulouse, France to visit Airbus and to discover opportunities for additional growth opportunities in Mobile. The purpose is to allow local leaders to become more familiar with Airbus operations and how Mobile can be best prepared for unprecedented growth.

A variety of sponsorships are available.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Member Appreciation Day - Spring 2019

The 2019 Member Appreciation Day will be a fun afternoon recognizing and thanking our members, volunteers, investors and all who support the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will be scheduled for Spring 2019, at the Mobile Area Chamber from 4 – 6 p.m. Attendance is anticipated to be approximately 300.

As a Member Appreciation Day sponsor, your company will be identified as an advocate of the business community and an advocate of membership and volunteerism. Be a part of making this popular event a success!

Our event sponsorship request is eight co-sponsors for $1,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
America's First Federal Credit Union
Quality Valve
Roberts Brothers
Springhill Medical Center

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Military Appreciation Day Luncheon - Spring 2019 - Only Two Left!

Military Appreciation Day presents an opportunity for Mobile’s business community to recognize active duty members of the United States armed forces for the value and economic impact they bring to our city. The luncheon is scheduled for Spring 2019 at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Aircraft Pavilion which provides a spectacular backdrop for this event. Awards are presented by all branches of the military and recognition of distinguished JROTC & ROTC cadets.

Sponsorship of this event is a great way to publicize your company’s support of our military forces with exposure to a large crowd of community, business and military personnel.

Our event sponsorship request is eleven sponsors at $2,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
All Crane Rental of Alabama LLC
Chillys
DocRX
Gulf Electric Company
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Hill & Brooks Coffee and Tea Company
Mobile County Commission
Truland Homes
Volkert

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Mobile/Baldwin Legislative and Board of Advisor/Director Lunch Sponsor - January/February 2019

In anticipation of the January start of the 2019 Legislative Session and first year of the 2019-2022 legislative quadrennium, a Legislative Lunch will be held just a few weeks before the start of the 2019 Session. The lunch is held in honor of the Mobile-Baldwin members of the Alabama Legislature and will showcase the Chamber’s 2019 Community Legislative Agenda. As well, the event will feature a state-wide notable as keynote speaker. Invited guests of the lunch include the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Advisors and Board of Directors, Mobile Chamber Governmental Affairs committee members and members of the Mobile City Council and Mobile County Commission.

This well-attended event serves as a key opportunity to thank our legislative delegations, the City of Mobile and Mobile County for their continued work and cooperation. To be, this will be the first event of the 2019 Legislative Season. Expected attendance is approximately 150.

Sponsorship of this high-profile event is a great way to introduce your company to legislators and local officials, advocate for issues that affect your business and gain valuable one-on-one time with your state elected officials. Sponsors will have an opportunity to make a brief presentation to all and will be seated with keynote speaker at event.

Our event sponsorship request is one corporate sponsor for $9,000 - OR - two for $4,500 each.

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MobileConnect 2018

MobileConnect is a Partners for Growth program series to acquaint new-to-Mobile professionals and executives and their spouses with Mobilians who are eager to assist them in feeling at home in their new city. The program offers social interaction as well as a three-seminar educational series about Mobile’s history, economy, government and quality of life. Heads of firm, senior-level executives/managers, professionals and their spouses who are new to Mobile make up the program participants.
The program series will be held once during the fall of 2018, as follows:
- Mobile Place and History, Date TBD, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., History Museum of Mobile
- Government & Economy, Date TBD, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Mobile Area Chamber
- Arts & Culture, Date TBD, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Mobile Museum of Art
- Closing Reception date and venue to be determined

Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Alabama Power

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Networking@Noon Sponsorship - exclusive sponsorship

Networking@Noon is one of the Mobile Area Chamber’s most popular events. It provides attendees the opportunity to promote their business to a captive audience and make follow-up contacts in the same meeting. Hosted at a variety of member locations, participants can make their working lunches work for them. The event is held quarterly with 2019 dates scheduled for March 13, June 12, September 11 and December 11 (dates are subject to change).

Our event sponsorship request is one exclusive sponsor for four (4) consecutive events for $2,500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Regional Business After Hours - May 23, 2019

The 2019 Regional Business After Hours will be coordinated by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, with all chambers in Mobile and Baldwin counties invited to participate. This regional networking event, planned for May 23, 2019 at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, will provide members of area chambers with an opportunity to meet new friends and contacts, and strengthen relationships with current customers and clients.

As a sponsor of the Regional Business After Hours, your company will be identified as a promoter of regionalism and an advocate of the business community.

Our event sponsorship request is three for $1,000 each. Note that the Eastern Shore Chamber will also have three sponsors for a total of six at the event.

Current Sponsors Are:


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State of the City and County Luncheon Sponsors - Spring 2019 - Only Two Left!

The State of the City and County Luncheon scheduled for Spring 2019, features both the City of Mobile Mayor and the President of the Mobile County Commission as they give the "official" update on the state of our city and county. Open to all members of the community, this popular event is always a sellout with close to 1,000 attendees. Sponsorship of this event is a wonderful way for an organization to help the community and demonstrate support of our local government.

Our event sponsorship request is 14 corporate sponsors at $3,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Alabama Power
AM/NS Calvert
Burton Property Group
Express Employment Professionals
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Infirmary Health
Mitsubishi Polysilicon
Mobile Airport Authority
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
Renasant Bank
Spire
SSAB

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State of the Economy Presenting Sponsor - Fall 2018

As the presenting sponsor of the 2018 State of the Economy event, your company will be showcased to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community. The event, scheduled for December 12, will include a morning panel presentation by representatives of several of Mobile’s major economic sectors, followed by a luncheon featuring a Dr. J.D. Foster, senior vice president, Economic Policy Division and chief economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The venue and speakers are to be determined. The event also has supporting sponsors, and this sponsorship description is for the presenting sponsor to the event.

Presenting sponsorship is $7,500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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State of the Economy Supporting Sponsors - Fall 2018

As a supporting sponsor of the 2018 State of the Economy event, your company will be showcased to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community. The event, scheduled for December 12, will include a morning panel presentation by representatives of several of Mobile’s major economic sectors, followed by a luncheon featuring a Dr. J.D. Foster, senior vice president, Economic Policy Division and chief economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The venue and speakers are to be determined. The event has a presenting sponsor, and this sponsorship offering is for supporting sponsors to the event.

Supporting sponsorships are available for $2,000.

Current Sponsors Are:
Austal
Signature Flight Support
Willis Towers Watson

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Washington D.C. Fly-In - September 5-6 - only Reception/Dinner left!

The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Washington D.C. Fly-In, September 5-6, to present a concise message to our federal delegation regarding strategic local projects that require federal support. Our delegation will include a limited number of Mobile business leaders and elected officials who have specific federal interests with our two senators and Congressman.

The highlight of the trip will be a private cocktail reception and dinner with Senator Richard Shelby, Senator Doug Jones and Representative Bradley Byrne (based on their availability) at a downtown restaurant or club. Their chiefs of staff and legislative directors are also invited to attend.

Two Sponsorship Opportunities are Available:
- Wednesday, September 5 – Alabama Congressional Reception/Dinner - $4,000
- Thursday, September 6 – Breakfast with Representative Byrne - $2,000 - SOLD

Current Sponsors Are:
The Stewart Lodges - Breakfast with Representative Byrne

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Women's Roundtable - 2019

The Women’s Roundtable is a bimonthly forum exclusively for Chamber member women business owners and managers that features presentations on timely topics provides time for one-on-one networking. Get your name in front of the entire membership with this event targeted to women. This is an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for six meetings.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive sponsor for the year for $1,500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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