Promote Your Business
FREE Marketing Opportunities Included With Your Membership!
- Online business directory page with links
- Post to our Community Events Calendar
- Schedule your ribbon cutting celebration
- Post to the Chamber’s online Job Board
- Offer a Member to Member Benefits discount
- And new members receive social media and newsletter membership announcements!
Event Sponsorship
Event sponsorship allows you to align your brand with the initiatives that reflect what matters most to your organization and place your brand in front of fellow businesses that have intentionally invested in our Chamber network. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your company's local profile by speaking directly to our region's most engaged business and community leaders.
All pricing subject to availability. Contact Michelle Brown for current inventory and customized packages.
Signature Chamber Events
The Chamber's brag-worthy signature events attract our region's top business leaders, local government offices, and community influencers. Aligning your brand with one of The Chamber's trusted annual events gives you access to our largest audiences and opens the door for direct connections with our business community's most engaged and invested leaders.
The Chamber's Annual Meeting is a yearly gathering of key stakeholders to hear how The Chamber's initiatives continue to support business growth, community partnerships, and regional impact. Formatted with an engaging presentation followed by a networking reception, the Annual Meeting is designed to inform and intentionally connect Chamber members and guests with each other.
- "Presented by [Your Organization]" on all materials
- Speaking opportunity at the podium
- Verbal recognition from the podium
- Name and logo on all materials
- 10 complimentary tickets
- Speaking opportunity · Name and logo on all materials · 6 complimentary tickets
- Verbal recognition from podium · Name and logo on all materials · 4 complimentary tickets
- Name and logo on all materials · 2 complimentary tickets
All event materials include: The Chamber's online event page, the event program, and email communications.
Inquire about this event →This annual fundraiser for The Chamber offers camaraderie and friendly competition for our local business community to gather, forge meaningful new connections, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness. A Silent Auction runs alongside the tournament; Chamber members can donate items ($100 min. value) to market their products or services, with online bidding available for those who can't attend. Contact Hayley Loftus (hloftus@carolinachamber.org) to learn more about the auction.
- "Presented by [Your Organization]" on all materials
- Recognition from Chamber CEO in front of all players
- Speaking opportunity to welcome all players
- 3 teams and 1 fan pass
- Recognition from Chamber CEO · Speaking opportunity during reception · 2 teams
- Recognition from Chamber CEO in front of all players · 1 team
All sponsorship opportunities include name and logo recognition on The Chamber's online event page, the event program, event signage, and email communications.
Inquire about this event →The Chamber's State of the Community Report is the premier event for leaders and innovators seeking the latest insights into the well-being of our community and the greater surrounding region. Given annually by Chamber CEO Aaron Nelson, this deep dive covers key social, economic, and environmental indicators shaping our community's trajectory. Sponsors gain exceptional visibility among the region's most influential leaders.
- "Presented by [Your Organization]" on all materials
- Speaking opportunity at the podium
- Verbal recognition from the podium
- 8 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating
- Speaking opportunity at the podium · Verbal recognition from the podium
- 4 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating*
- Added signage in applicable location
- 2 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating
- 2 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating
All sponsorships come with name and logo recognition on The Chamber's website page, all email communications, and the event print program and signage.
Inquire about this event →The Chamber's Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) celebrate and honor the local innovation, leadership, and service that allows our business community to thrive. From visionary entrepreneurs to long-standing institutions to impactful nonprofits, the BEAs shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to make our community a better place.
- "Presented by [Your Organization]" on all materials
- Speaking opportunity at the podium
- Name and logo on all event materials
- 10 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating
- Speaking opportunity + present your award to the winner
- 2 complimentary tickets with reserved premium seating
- Host Sponsor — $1,600
- Food & Beverage Sponsor — $1,200
- Dance Break Sponsor — $1,200
- Red Carpet Sponsor — $1,200
- 2 complimentary tickets
All sponsorships come with name and logo recognition on The Chamber's website page, all email communications, and the event print program and signage.
Inquire about this event →Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro is a decades-long established community leadership program run by The Chamber. Aligning your brand with this program positions your organization with both the rising generation of leaders in our community and the pillar organizations they engage and work with.
The Chamber's biennial Inter-City Visit takes 80+ of our community's top leaders to a peer community to learn about initiatives that apply to our long-term impact efforts back home. Aligning your brand with the ICV positions you as an organization that stands with progress and meaningful community investment.
- Welcome Reception Sponsorship — $1,500 (2 avail.) · Verbal recognition · Welcome opportunity · Branded materials
- Conference Dinner Sponsorship — $2,500 (1 avail.)
- Transportation Sponsorship — $1,600 (1 avail.)
- Lunch Sponsorship — $800 (3 avail.)
- Closing Reception Sponsorship — $800 (1 avail.)
- Individual Session Sponsorship — $800 (10 avail.) · Speaking opportunity
- Giveaway Sponsorship — $800 (1 avail.) · Branded materials
- Breakfast Sponsorship — $400 (3 avail.)
Chamber Programming
The Chamber proudly offers a wide range of recurring programming — both for our general membership and subsection networks — that is intentionally designed to connect the people within the business and build a thriving community. Our recurring programs offer consistent, year-round brand exposure to active Chamber members and the broader business community. These opportunities are ideal for sustained visibility at a variety of investment levels.
Popular after-work networking events hosted by member businesses. Direct visibility to engaged community members per event with potential for meaningful partnerships with host sponsors.
A monthly morning networking event connecting business professionals before the workday begins. Consistent brand exposure among active members across the year.
A bi-monthly gathering for nonprofit executive leaders to connect, share insights, and engage with subject matter experts on topics relevant to mission-driven organizations.
Monthly virtual roundtable discussions on real estate trends, development, and market conditions relevant to the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro region.
Quarterly programming connecting, inspiring, and supporting women in business throughout the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. The annual Fall Women's Luncheon features a mini-expo opportunity.
Bi-monthly events for young professionals featuring networking, skill-building, and community engagement. Sponsoring CHYP connects your brand with our region's rising business talent.
Three times a year, the Black Business Alliance brings together Black business owners and professionals to network, share resources, and advance economic opportunity in the community.
Quarterly events focused on supporting and connecting the Carrboro business community, featuring networking and discussions on local commerce and community development.
Chamber Policy Series
The Chamber is a strong advocate for both our business network and the broader community. Our policy series aims to both inform you with timely and relevant legislature and give you the opportunity to make your voice heard. Aligning your brand with one of our policy-centered events connects you directly with elected officials, policy experts, and our most civically engaged members.
Two sponsorable events. The Economic Forecast Forum (Wed. March 11) provides timely information on current economic performance and future predictions of our national, state, regional, and local economy. The Growth and Development Update (Thurs. July 30) features leading developers, planners, and local economic development directors discussing what's next for economic vitality in our community.
An annual tradition honoring our dedicated elected and senior government officials. Hosted in collaboration with The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, the Carrboro Business Alliance Policy Committee, and the Black Business Alliance Leadership Council.
Contact Michelle Brown (mbrown@carolinachamber.org) for pricing details.
Inquire about this event →Quarterly casual gatherings offering low-barrier engagement with local decision-makers and government offices and providing a relaxed forum for meaningful dialogue on Chamber policy priorities throughout the year.
Let's Find the Right Fit for Your Organization
Align your brand with the initiatives that reflect what matters most to your organization and connect with the business community in ways that humanize your brand and build lasting relationships.
Small Business Tier: $350 · Business Builder Tier: $600
Business Leader Tier: $1,200 · Major Investors: 25% Discount
Email Michelle Brown 919-967-7075
Digital Advertising Options
Utilizing The Chamber's digital marketing opportunities allows you to each a thriving business network without adding another event to your calendar. The Chamber’s trusted digital platforms deliver customizable marketing solutions at exclusive member rates, saving you time while maximizing visibility.
Bundle pricing is available. Contact Hayley Loftus for calendar availability and customized packages.
Audience: Sent to our full Chamber network of approximately 2,300+ member contacts
Cost: $300 per send, fully covered if you have available membership marketing credit
Performance: Average 35-45% open rate
Best for: Direct engagement and high visibility
Note: This is our most engaged platform and is recommended for members looking to drive immediate awareness, traffic, or action.
Size: 600 x 120 pixels
Placement: Runs twice in The Chamber’s full membership eNewsletter
Cost: $150/per two-cycle run
Best for: Long-term brand exposure
Note: Banner ads provide consistent visibility, though typically see less direct engagement than email campaigns.
Size: 300 x 250 pixels
Placement: Rotates on The Chamber’s website
Cost: $150 per 4-week run
Duration: 4-week cycles
Best for: Ongoing awareness and reinforcement of your brand or message
Note: Web ads provide recurrent exposure to visitors on The Chamber's website, though typically see less direct engagement.
Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Cost: $95 per post
Best for: Collaborative storytelling and general exposure of accomplishments, announcements, or milestones
Note: These perform best when coordinated with your organization’s own messaging and channels.
Chamber Branded Publications
Chapel Hill Magazine Relocation Guide
Reach over 10,000 visitors and potential residents with the annual Visitors & Relocation Guide. Chamber members receive a 5% discount and 10% of all purchases is reinvested back into local economic and community development.
Community Map
10,000 copies of the Chamber’s Community Map are distributed each year to Chamber members, local residents, visitors, relocators, and businesses inquiring about membership or relocation. The map is full color and includes a large map of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and map of Orange and northern Chatham counties as well as inset maps of the University of North Carolina and downtown Hillsborough.
Ready to find out more?
Support your Chamber and market your brand to our top business and community leaders by contacting Aury St. Germain at: astgermain@carolinachamber.org