COR provides an engaging and impactful way for businesses to get plugged into the Columbia metropolitan area. COR works to engage professionals in leadership roles, promote philanthropy and community service and connect them to other professionals in various industries while exploring cool and exciting things around town. Businesses may provide in-kind donations or choose from our Strategic or Community Partnership packages outlined below. COR also welcomes media partners.
For more information about partnerships, sponsorships and in-kind donations please contact us at [email protected].
Let’s face it – locals that are engaged and connected will tell a positive story of their region. COR’s programming seeks to show off burgeoning development and hidden gems, tell the story of a new Columbia, and build a sense of community and pride.
With the help of our Strategic Partners, COR hosts:
- Two Crash Course Columbia professional development tours per year (15-25 attendees on each tour).
- One Capture Columbia student program consisting of five events (goal of 130 students registered).
- Two Activate drop-in happy hours for COR members and non-members.
- Two Table for Six dinners to connect residents with community leaders, entrepreneurs and businesses they would otherwise not have the opportunity to interact with.
COR Strategic Partners receive:
- Exclusive Strategic Partners signage at every COR event.
- Logo in prominent position on all talent retention materials (Crash Course Columbia Itinerary + Capture Columbia collateral).
- Logo on all COR e-blasts (4,000+ audience).
- Logo on COR website.
- Cross-promotion of your events and successes across COR’s social media channels.
Strategic Partner Packages
| CONGAREE $20,000+ | SALUDA $15,000 | BROAD $10,000 |
| Above marketing opportunities + additional marketing & custom partnerships available upon request. | Above marketing opportunities. | Above marketing opportunities. |
| Invitation to speak at ALL COR events in one year. | Invitation to speak at 4 COR events in one year. | Invitation to speak at 2 COR events in one year. |
| Eight (8) standby tickets for every Crash Course Columbia tour, to be used within one year. | Six (6) standby tickets for every Crash Course Columbia tour, to be used within one year. | Four (4) single tickets for any Crash Course Columbia tour, to be used within one year. |
Being a community partner provides your company with brand awareness, professional development opportunities for your employees, and opportunities to show the community that you’re committed to making a difference in the Columbia region.
The following is made possible with the help of our Community Partners:
- Two Crash Course Columbia professional development tours per year (15-25 attendees on each tour).
- One Capture Columbia student program consisting of five events (goal of 130 students registered).
- Two Activate drop-in happy hours for COR members and non-members.
- Two Table for Six dinners to connect residents with community leaders, entrepreneurs and business they would otherwise not have the opportunity to interact with.
Community Partner Packages
| $7,500 | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Sponsor of one Capture Columbia event | Sponsor of one Capture Columbia event | Sponsor of one Capture Columbia event |
| 8 Crash Course tickets* ($1,200 value) | 3 Crash Course tickets* ($450 value) | Sponsor of 2 Activate happy hours |
| *Crash Course tickets to be used within one year. | *Crash Course tickets to be used within one year. |
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