Advertising & Promotions Opportunities For Members Publications Newsletter Published six times per year. AD COST: $65 for two issues. DISTRIBUTION: 500+ firms on Chamber mailing list. Sponsors receive 1" x 2-1/2" recognition ad in two consecutive issues. Membership Directory/"Buyer's Guide" Published once every 2 years; 60+ pages. Various ad sizes and price ranges. DISTRIBUTION: 6,000 copies printed, distributed to newcomers and prospective business/industry. Sponsors receive 25 copies of Directory at no charge. Special Events Chamber Golf Tournaments "Spring Classic" - 2nd or 3rd Saturday in April. Captain's Choice foursomes. Approx. 26 teams. COST: Hole sponsor: $55 single or $100 exclusive Sponsors receive placard placed at tee bearing company name, name listing on poster at tournament kick-off site/pro shop, and mention in newsletter. Single sponsor: Placard placed at tee or green area; Exclusive sponsor: Two placards – one at tee area, one at green. Chamber Dinner/Dance/Auction 3rd or 4th Saturday in Sept. The premier annual chamber event. Catered dinner, live band, auction, and lawn activities. ITEM: Auction items, typically locally-manufactured products, retail items, art/craft works, professional or catered services and recreation packages. Auction item contributors receive placard at item to denote donor and listing in auction catalog. "Goody Bags" 1. New Teacher Welcome Packets – provided each summer for newly-hired faculty 2. Periodic group visits: Occasionally the chamber is asked to provide souvenirs to groups which spend time in McDowell County, e.g., through local agencies' conferences/workshops, RV "rally" clubs, and other events which generate economic activity for McDowell County. ITEM: Company premiums and promotional items (e.g., pencils, cups, etc.), complimentary meals, and similar low-cost products or services. Promotional Opportunities for Members continued » Sponsorship form »