Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor - February 5, 2020 - 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. 5, 2020, 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 $12,000.

Current Sponsors Are:
Trustmark Bank

Annual Meeting Program Sponsors - February 5, 2020

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. 5, 2020, 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
Austal USA
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
Burr & Forman LLP
Crow Shields Bailey
Evonik
Infirmary Health
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Lenzing Fibers
Mobile Airport Authority
Nudraulix, Inc.
Outokumpu
Spire
University of South Alabama


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Chamber Classic Major Sponsors - Spring 2020 - Only Three Left!

The Chamber's annual golf tournament, the Chamber Classic, is a popular event for outside networking with approximately 200 company presidents, CEOs and representatives entertaining clients and customers. The 28th annual Chamber Classic will take place in the spring of 2020. 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
Austal USA
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Southern Earth Sciences
Stewart Lodges at Steelwood
Ward International Trucks

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Champagne & Oysters Reception Sponsor - December 2 - two available

December will present a special opportunity for Mobile’s business community to introduce those newly elected or re-elected in 2019. In addition, this event will recognize the service of key area elected officials, including Mobile City and County government, State Legislature and southwest Alabama’s Federal delegation. To be held on the evening of Monday, December 2, 2019, this cocktail reception will serve as the Chamber’s premier holiday event and provides Mobile’s business community a special opportunity to network and dialogue with elected leadership. The reception is by invitation only to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, Partners for Growth (economic development) investors, volunteer members of the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee and other local and state elected officials (such as the Mobile County Commission and all Mobile County mayors). The event will be held in the atrium of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, 451 Government Street.

Sponsorship is available to either one exclusive event sponsor for $12,000 - OR - three co-sponsors at $4,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
AT&T

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Bronze, October 23

The 2019 Eagle Awards and Diversity Business Expo featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a Diversity Business Expo and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2019 Eagle Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at The Battle House Hotel. John Hope Bryant founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. Operation Hope is the largest not- for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy. Gold and Silver sponsorships are also available.

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

Current Sponsors Are:
ASM Recycling
Blue Fish

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Gold, October 23

The 2019 Eagle Awards and Diversity Business Expo featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a Diversity Business Expo and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2019 Eagle Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at The Battle House Hotel. John Hope Bryant founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. Operation Hope is the largest not-for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy. Silver and Bronze sponsorships are also available.

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

Current Sponsors Are:
Alabama Power
Ball Healthcare Services
Cumulus Mobile

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Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Silver, October 23 - SOLD

The 2019 Eagle Awards and Diversity Business Expo featuring the coveted Eagle Award provides business owners access to professional development opportunities, business leaders, recognition and celebration. The day includes a Diversity Business Expo and culminates with the Annual Eagle Awards Luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of local outstanding minority-owned businesses. The 2019 Eagle Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at The Battle House Hotel. John Hope Bryant founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc. will be the keynote speaker. Operation Hope is the largest not-for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy. Gold and Bronze sponsorships are also available.

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

Current Sponsors Are:
AT&T
Coastal Alabama Community College
Commonwealth National Bank
State Farm - Makeda Nichols
The First, A National Banking Association

Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum - Title, October 23 - SOLD

The 2019 Eagle Awards and Diversity Forum featuring the coveted Eagle Awards 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 2019. There are also Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships available.

Program sponsorship request is 1 title sponsor at $10,000.

Current Sponsors Are:
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System

Forum Alabama - Senator Doug Jones - October 10 <-- Just Added!

Forum Alabama is a periodic event featuring speakers on topics of importance to Chamber members. Past topics have included federal and state government, education, economic development, tax policy and trade. The next Forum Alabama, featuring U.S. Senator Doug Jones, is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 11:30a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. This luncheon provides an excellent opportunity to hear Senator Jones’ perspective on the current session of Congress, the administration of President Donald Trump, and his perspective on the most pressing issues facing our nation, such as healthcare, environmental regulations, free trade agreements and financial regulatory reforms.

As a Forum Alabama sponsor, your company will benefit from the community identification with the program topic and the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.

Our event sponsorship request is one exclusive sponsor for $7,500 - or - two sponsors for $3,750 each.

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Growth Alliance Task Force Lunch Sponsorship

The Growth Alliance Task Force (GATF) is a monthly lunch meeting of Chamber members, invited minority-owned small businesses, business resource partners and advocates for supplier diversity. Each month, the 40 plus active taskforce members meet to discuss how to improve and expand minority-owned businesses 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 $1,000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Growth Alliance Task Force Site Visits

The Growth Alliance Task Force (GATF) is a monthly meeting of Chamber members, invited minority-owned small businesses, 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 May of 2019.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive annual sponsor for $2,000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Growth Alliance Task Force Training Series - Silver Sponsor

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. One Title sponsorship is also available.

Our sponsorship request is for one Silver Sponsor for $500.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Growth Alliance Task Force Training Series - Title Sponsor

The Growth Alliance Task Force is a monthly meeting of Chamber members, invited minority-owned businesses, 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. Seminars include: Marketing for the Digital Age, Customer Service Innovations and Key Performance Indicators. Each semi-annual seminar is composed of three consecutive evening training classes over three days for a total of (six classes total). Each class averages 60 attendees. One Silver Sponsorship is also available.

Our sponsorship request is one exclusive six-month sponsor for $1,700.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Challenge Business Breakfast - Bronze, September 27

The Gulf Coast Challenge, “the Ultimate HBCU Experience,” scheduled for September 27, 7:30 a.m., highlights the community’s exclusive interest in HBCUs and the roles they play in educating and developing future leaders. The 2019 Gulf Coast Challenge will showcase Alabama A&M University and Central State University, attracting thousands of fans, alumni and families from these respected communities to Mobile for the love of football and passion for their teams and discover the unique experiences Mobile has to offer. The GCCBB will feature a renowned guest as the keynote speaker and is an opportunity for business and community leaders to network and meet other leaders from the visiting communities. Proceeds from the breakfast will allow the GCC to award scholarships to students of the participating institutions, supporting Historically Black College & University students. Also available are Title, Gold and Silver sponsorships.

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

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Challenge Business Breakfast - Gold, September 27

The Gulf Coast Challenge, “the Ultimate HBCU Experience,” scheduled for September 27, 7:30 a.m., highlights the community’s exclusive interest in HBCUs and the roles they play in educating and developing future leaders. The 2019 Gulf Coast Challenge will showcase Alabama A&M University and Central State University, attracting thousands of fans, alumni and families from these respected communities to Mobile for the love of football and passion for their teams and discover the unique experiences Mobile has to offer. The GCCBB will feature a renowned guest as the keynote speaker and is an opportunity for business and community leaders to network and meet other leaders from the visiting communities. Proceeds from the breakfast will allow the GCC to award scholarships to students of the participating institutions, supporting Historically Black College & University students. Also available are Title, Silver and Bronze sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is Four Gold sponsors for $2,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Challenge Business Breakfast - Silver, September 27

The Gulf Coast Challenge, “the Ultimate HBCU Experience,” scheduled for September 27, 7:30 a.m., highlights the community’s exclusive interest in HBCUs and the roles they play in educating and developing future leaders. The 2019 Gulf Coast Challenge will showcase Alabama A&M University and Central State University, attracting thousands of fans, alumni and families from these respected communities to Mobile for the love of football and passion for their teams and discover the unique experiences Mobile has to offer. The GCCBB will feature a renowned guest as the keynote speaker and is an opportunity for business and community leaders to network and meet other leaders from the visiting communities. Proceeds from the breakfast will allow the GCC to award scholarships to students of the participating institutions, supporting Historically Black College & University students. Also available are Title, Gold and Bronze sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is four silver sponsors for $1000.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Gulf Coast Challenge Business Breakfast - Title, September 27

The Gulf Coast Challenge, “the Ultimate HBCU Experience,” scheduled for September 27, 7:30 a.m., highlights the community’s exclusive interest in HBCUs and the roles they play in educating and developing future leaders. The 2019 Gulf Coast Challenge will showcase Alabama A&M University and Central State University, attracting thousands of fans, alumni and families from these respected communities to Mobile for the love of football and passion for their teams and discover the unique experiences Mobile has to offer. The GCCBB will feature a renowned guest as the keynote speaker and is an opportunity for business and community leaders to network and meet other leaders from the visiting communities. Proceeds from the breakfast will allow the GCC to award scholarships to students of the participating institutions, supporting Historically Black College & University students. Also available are Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships.

Our event sponsorship request is One Title sponsor for $5,000

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. These include: • University of South Alabama • University of Mobile • Springhill College • Bishop State Community College • Coastal Alabama Community College

Level 1 Sponsor $250, Level 2 Sponsor $500 and Level 3 Sponsor $1,000 or greater

Current Sponsors Are:
ASM Recycling
Bay Steel Corporation
Coastal Alabama Community College
Esfeller Construction
FMC
Genesis Technical Staffing
Gulf Electric Co.
Meador Warehousing & Distribution
MRC Global
Prism Systems
Sirius
Star Service
Williams
Williams Financial Group

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Health Occupations Career Fair & Summer Scrubs PROGRAM Sponsors - 2020

The 2020 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.

Our Program Sponsorship request is $1,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
Christopher Mullenix, DMD MD
Coastal Alabama Community College
Crowne Health Care of Mobile
University of Mobile
USA Health

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Health Occupations Career Fair & Summer Scrubs SIGNATURE Sponsors - 2020

The 2020 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.

Current Sponsors Are:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Crowne Health Care of Mobile

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Leaders Exchange Trip - Oct. 27-29 <-- Check out all the newly added details!

Who: 80+ top business, government and community leaders from the Mobile region.
What: The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd annual intercity visit, called Leaders Exchange, will gather 80-100 of the region’s top public and private leaders to visit and study a city that has found workable solutions to the same issues and problems that affect our community, while developing a closer network with each other.
Why: Much like Mobile, Savannah is a port city with a rich history. In addition to our respective ports, our cities share similar economic interests such as aerospace, containerized shipping, distribution and tourism. We also share similar challenges such as generational poverty, workforce and minority business development.

A variety of sponsorships are available.

Current Sponsors Are:


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Military Appreciation Day Luncheon - Spring 2020 - Only Three 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, 2020 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 $2,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
All In One Credit Union
Austal USA
Coastal Alabama Community College
Gulf Electric
Hancock Whitney Bank
Hill & Brooks Coffee and Tea
Mobile County Commission
Pilot Catastrophe

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Mobile/Baldwin Legislative and Board of Advisor/Director Lunch Sponsor - 2019-2020 - Only One Left!

In anticipation of the February 4 start of the 2020 Legislative Session and second year of the 2019-2022 legislative quadrennium, a Legislative Lunch will be held just a few weeks before the start of the 2020 Session. The lunch is held in honor of the Mobile-Baldwin members of the Alabama Legislature and will showcase the Chamber’s 2020 Legislative Agenda and Legislative Action Items. 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.

Our event sponsorship request is one corporate sponsor for $10,000 - OR - two for $5,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
The Stewart Lodges

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MobileConnect 2019

MobileConnect is a Partners for Growth program series to acquaint new-to-Mobile executives and their spouses with Mobilians who are eager to assist them in feeling at home in their new city. The program offers social interactions with an educational component 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 2019.

Sponsorships are available for $1,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
Jones Walker
McFadden Engineering
Mobile Area Association of Realtors

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Montgomery Legislative Reception - Spring 2020 - Only One Left!

A Southwest Alabama Legislative Reception will be held at a location close to the Alabama State House in Montgomery during the legislative session to honor the Mobile-Baldwin members of the Alabama Legislature. All members of the Alabama Legislature will be invited as well as all state-elected officials (Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, etc.), the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. In addition to thanking our legislators, this event will highlight and promote the Chamber’s community legislative agenda and reinforce priority issues during the heart of the 2020 Session. Sponsorship of this high-profile event is a great way to introduce your company or organization to legislators, advocate for issues that affect your business and gain valuable one-on-one time with your legislators. Sponsors will have an opportunity to invite guests and display/hand out company information.

Event sponsorship request is three sponsors for $3,500 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
AT&T
Hurricane Electronics

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NASA Procurement Opportunities Forum Sponsorship - October 29 <-- Updated

NASA will hold a Procurement Opportunities Forum (Forum) in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday October 30 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The day-long event includes presentations regarding the process for doing business with NASA centers Marshall Space Flight Center, Johnson, Kennedy, Stennis and Shared Services, NASA prime contractors and others. (Check the Chamber’s online calendar of events for updates.) Attendees will also have the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with their representatives. This Forum targets research and development, advanced technology and manufacturing, construction, service, supply, logistics and other firms interested in doing business with NASA and other public and private firms. This is open to small, medium and large businesses, especially targeting small and medium businesses. More than 200 companies are expected to attend the Forum. Also available is the Title Sponsorship.

The sponsorship request is $1,000 per sponsor

Current Sponsors Are:
Boeing
Jacobs Space Exploration Group
MTS

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NASA Procurement Opportunities Forum Title Sponsorship - October 29 <-- Updated

NASA will hold a Procurement Opportunities Forum (Forum) in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday October 30 at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. The day-long event includes presentations regarding the process for doing business with NASA centers Marshall Space Flight Center, Johnson, Kennedy, Stennis and Shared Services, NASA prime contractors and others. (Check the Chamber’s online calendar of events for updates.) Attendees will also have the opportunity for face-to-face meetings with their representatives. This Forum targets research and development, advanced technology and manufacturing, construction, service, supply, logistics and other firms interested in doing business with NASA and other public and private firms. This is open to small, medium and large businesses, especially targeting small and medium businesses. More than 200 companies are expected to attend the Forum. Also available are limited Forum Sponsorships.

The Title sponsorship is for both the Forum and the exclusive invitation only evening reception on October 29 at the Mobile Area Chamber from 5:30 to 7 p.m. preceding the NASA Forum. Invited guests include: NASA officials, prime contractors and others, sponsors, business and community leaders. The reception offers the opportunity for the Forum sponsors to network in a small and relaxed setting with representatives from the agencies and their prime contractors.

The Title sponsorship request is for $2,500.

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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 2020 dates scheduled for March, June, September and December (specific dates selected October 2019).

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

Current Sponsors Are:


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Pork & Politics in the Park - February 2020

The 2020 Pork and Politics in the Park event will spotlight state wide elected officials, including gubernatorial, House and Senate candidates and is scheduled to take place in February, 2020. This event will offer Chamber members the opportunity to “hob-nob” with federal, state, and local elected officials. The picnic is complete with delicious barbeque, political rhetoric and memorable photo opportunities. An estimated crowd of 500 will attend.

Pork and Politics in the Park is part of the Chamber’s ongoing effort to keep the business community in touch and provide networking opportunities with local, state, and federal elected officials.

Our event sponsorship request is twelve for $3,000 each.

Current Sponsors Are:
AT&T
Austal USA
Spire
Uniti Fiber

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State of the Economy Presenting Sponsor - Fall 2019 - SOLD

As the presenting sponsor of the Fall 2019 State of the Economy event, your company will be showcased to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community. This year’s event will occur at a new time, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and will include a networking breakfast followed by a panel presentation by representatives of several of Mobile’s major economic sectors. The program will also feature a keynote speaker. The date and speakers are to be determined. There are also Supporting Sponsorships for this event.

Presenting sponsorship is $7,500.

Current Sponsors Are:
PNC Bank

State of the Economy Supporting Sponsors - Fall 2019

As a supporting sponsor of the annual State of the Economy event, to be held Fall 2019, your company will be showcased to a wide audience of local business leaders and members of the community. The event will be held at The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. This year’s event will occur at a new time, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and will include a networking breakfast followed by a panel presentation by representatives of several of Mobile’s major economic sectors. The program will also feature a keynote speaker. The date and speakers are to be determined. There is also a Presenting Sponsor for this event.

Supporting sponsorships are available for $2,000.

Current Sponsors Are:
Austal USA
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama
Signature Flight Support
Smith Industrial Service
The Stewart Lodges
Willis Towers Watson

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