1. business and industrial

2015 Black Business Gala
Saturday, February 7, 2015, 6pm - Midnight
Durham Armory, Downtown Durham, NC
Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities
Deadline: January 15, 2015
CONTACT:
CJ Broderick –Chairman, GDBCC Board of Directors
Larry Borders –Vice Chairman, GDBCC Board of Directors
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1851, Durham, NC 27702
WEB: www.gdbcc.org
PHONE: (919) 237-1908 (OFFICE)
EMAIL: thegdbcc@gmail.org
INTRODUCTION
Greetings! We would like to thank you in
advance for taking the time to read and
consider this proposal.
The Greater
Durham Black Chamber of Commerce
(GDBCC), is very excited to invite you to be
a part of the 1st Annual Black Business Gala,
honoring the extensive history of black
business excellence in Durham, NC.
We look forward to celebrating the black
business community’s many achievements
with you on February 7, 2015. As you
prepare to review this proposal, we want to
share some key:

Parrish Street in Downtown Durham
was home to dozens of thriving
black businesses in the early 20th
century, and was thus named and
nationally known as “Black Wall
Street”.

Durham County is the 4th Largest
MSA-level consumer market in NC.
Black Buying Power in Durham
County is more than $3 Billion.

With several major investments in
Downtown
Durham,
Research
Triangle Park and Durham County, a
new era of growth and development
in Durham is here! The GDBCC
works to support black businesses in
playing a major role in the growing
Durham economy, and the Black
Business Gala celebrates that
commitment.
The GDBCC thanks all of its members and
supporters, past and present. Here is a list of some
of these members.
NCIMED
Dr. Lionel M. Nelson, DDS
M&F Bank
Kampus Entertainment Group , Inc.
Generations Credit Union
Speights Auto Center
Emily Krzyzewski Center
NC Mutual Life Insurance
City of Durham
J. A. Farrington Janitorial Svc., Inc.
BB&T
Soletez Boutique
Greater Piedmont Credit Union
NFHolmes Enterprises, LLC
The Republic Bar & Lounge
M&F Bank
Wells Fargo
Beyu Caffe
Borders Real Estate
Watson Financial Services
Staffinuity
Emerging Entrepreneurs
Durham County
Cameron and Cameron
The Palace International
Sweet Magnolia
Stephens & Associates, PLLC
Nasir Counseling Services, LLC
National Black MBA
Brown Consulting Team
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SYNOPSIS
About Us
The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC) is a 501c6 nonprofit organization that is fully
operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, working on behalf of its members. Since 2008, the GDBCC
has worked to create a supportive ecosystem for Durham’s black entrepreneurs, executives, managers,
thinkers, innovators, etc. With outstanding strategic partners and Board Representation from
governmental agencies, historic black organizations, large & small companies, the GDBCC is set to help
build a thriving, sustainable ecosystem for current black businesses and many to come.
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AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING OPPORRTUNITIES
The 2015 Black Business Gala is the premier Annual Durham Black Business Gala of the year. This event
will unite outstanding business leaders of yesterday, today, and the future to celebrate the history,
present and future of Black Business in Durham. Such an event presents an excellent opportunity for
our corporate partners to not only show their commitment to supporting black business but also to
showcase their brands. Please find the partnership levels below:
Level
Diamond
Commitment
$10,000
Platinum
$7,500
Gold
$5,000
Silver
$2,500
Bronze
$1,500
Back Cover
Inside Cover
Full Page Ad
Half Page Ad
Quarter Page Ad
$400
$300
$200
$100
$50
Details
Name Title Sponsor of the Black Business Gala
Event planning participation by company representative
Prime placement of company logo on all media
Public announcements at the Black Business Gala
Up to 5 tables at the Black Business Gala
Exhibit space at the Black Business Gala
Digital copy of event media and coverage
Presentation of Designated Award at Event
Up to 4 tables at the Black Business Gala
Exhibit space at Black Business Gala
Company logo on all print media
Digital copy of event media and coverage
Presentation of Designated Award at Event
Up to 3 tables at the Black Business Gala
Exhibit space at Black Business Gala
Company logo on all print media
Company acknowledged at Black Business Gala
Up to 2 tables at the Black Business Gala
Exhibit space at Black Business Gala
Company logo on all print media
Company acknowledged at Black Business Gala
1 Table at the Black Business Gala
Company logo on all print media
Company acknowledged at Black Business Gala
Back Cover of Souvenir Booklet
Inside Cover of Souvenir Booklet
Full Page Ad in the Souvenir Booklet
Half Page Ad in the Souvenir Booklet
Full Page Ad in the Souvenir Booklet
Again, thank you for taking the time to review this proposal. Please contact us by Jan. 15th with any questions.
CONTACT: CJ Broderick –Chair, GDBCC Board of Directors, Larry Borders –Vice Chair, GDBCC Board of Directors,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1851, Durham, NC 27702, WEB: www.gdbcc.org, PHONE: (919) 237-1908 (OFFICE),
EMAIL: thegdbcc@gmail.org
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