2023 Business Showcase & Apprenticeship Recognition
Grab tickets to the events HERE!
Come out and join us for an afternoon of fun as Salem-Roanoke County Chamber Members showcase their businesses with the community and Salem Red Sox Fans!
For local businesses, our Annual Salem-Roanoke County Chamber Business Showcase and Regional Apprenticeship Recognition is the perfect opportunity to showcase what your business offers other businesses and the community, while networking with other Chamber members and meeting new customers and clients.
The 2023 Business Showcase features exciting programming including ‘Business After Hours’ style networking opportunities, live music, an awards celebration for our local educators, apprenticeships’ signing day, and finally a good old Salem Red Sox game.
And of course, there will be hotdogs galore, as well as your favorite seasonal beverages on this Cinco de Mayo! So come on out and join us for a day of fun at the ballpark and cheer the Red Sox on to victory as they battle it out with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers! GO SOX!
3rd Annual Regional Apprenticeship Recognition
During the Annual Business Showcase, the Chamber will host its 3rd Annual Regional Apprenticeship Recognition, in partnership with our area school systems. In 2021, nearly 100 company sponsors, government officials, and community leaders attended the recognition and celebration.
We will also recognize our Foundation Scholarship winners and Teachers of the Year for the Roanoke County and the City of Salem Schools. Show your support of keeping youth in the Valley and growing our workforce from within by sponsoring this incredible program.
Sponsorship Opportunities
You can find and submit your Sponsorship and Mission Partnership application HERE!
Premier Booth Placement (Limited) | $500
- Ability to choose and place booth in high traffic area. Limited Availability.
- Recognition as sponsor in program materials.
- 2 Wristbands for Ballgame.
Pre-Event Promotion Online & Print | $250
- Recognition on event webpage, Chamber newsletter, social media platforms, print event program, and press.
Registration Table Sponsor (1) | $300
- Greet and assist attendees as they arrive and set up for the event and retrieve their game tickets.
- Brand the table using your tent, tablecloth, other marketing material.
In-Game Announcement (2) | $750
- Ability to have a 15 second sponsor info/ad read over PA during Salem Red Sox game.
Logo on Event Invitations (1) | $500
- Have your exclusive logo included on printed invitations to teachers, families and local dignitaries.
Bar Sponsor (1) | $500
- Ability to name the Bar area.
- Brand the bar table using your tent, tablecloth, and other marketing material.
Teacher of the Year (2) | $500
- Ability to present award and gift to teacher.
- Recognition on event webpage, Chamber newsletter, social media platforms, print event program, and press.
- Signage at Celebration Pavilion.
- 2 Wristbands for Celebration meal and Ballgame.
Apprenticeship Celebration Meal (1) | $1,300
- Recognition during the event, on banner, and event map/program.
- Pre-event promotion on event webpage, Chamber newsletter, social media platforms, print event program, and press.
- Signage at Celebration Pavilion on meal tables.
- 4 Wristbands for Celebration Meal and Ballgame.
VIP Suite Sponsor (1) | $1,500
- Ability to provide gift/swag for VIP Suite guests.
- Corporate signage and marketing in the suite.
- PA announcement during the game.
- 8 Suite tickets, include meal with non-alcoholic beverage, and admission to the game.
Ad in Event Program | Full $250 | Half $150
- Ability to have ad of your choice printed in the event program.
Entertainment/Music Sponsor (1) | $500
- Recognition on event webpage, Chamber newsletter, social media platforms, print event program, and press.
- Ability to place standing banner/easel banner in entertainment/music area.
Networking Mixer Cocktail Sponsor (1) | $500
- Opportunity to network with Chamber Board, vendors, and Ambassadors prior to the Showcase event.
- Recognition as sponsor in program materials.
Chamber Foundation Scholarship (2) | $500
- Ability to present award and gift to scholarship recipient.
- Recognition on event webpage, Chamber newsletter, social media platforms, print event program, and press.
- Signage at Celebration Pavilion.
- 2 Wristbands for Celebration meal and Ballgame.