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Protégé Sponsorship

Protégé Chattanooga is an immersive, team-based mentoring program designed to help emerging leaders build lasting networks while learning from local leaders and peers. Protégé fosters a collaborative environment that strengthens the entire community. The program features two cohorts, providing a small group setting where participants form meaningful connections, gain valuable insights and clarity on their career goals and next steps. Reflecting the diverse and dynamic professional landscape of Chattanooga, Protégé offers a unique opportunity for growth and development.

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Protégé Sponsorship

Protégé Chattanooga is an immersive, team-based mentoring program designed to help emerging leaders build lasting networks while learning from local leaders and peers. Protégé fosters a collaborative environment that strengthens the entire community. The program features two cohorts, providing a small group setting where participants form meaningful connections, gain valuable insights and clarity on their career goals and next steps. Reflecting the diverse and dynamic professional landscape of Chattanooga, Protégé offers a unique opportunity for growth and development.

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Presenting Sponsor: $15,000 (Limit 1)

  • Co-Branding of the program —for example, “Protege Chattanooga presented by X Company”
  • Recognition on all program materials
  • Logo featured in promotional video for program
  • Opportunity to speak at program orientation
  • Opportunity to host a program session
  • Dedicated email sent on your behalf to all program participants and alumni
  • Sponsor recognition on program web page
  • Opportunity to donate to a “swag bag” given to program participants
  • Social media highlight featuring sponsor on program’s associated social media channels
  • 5 VIP tickets to graduation event
  • Opportunity to speak at program graduation event
  • 30 second video ad included in Sponsor Loop to play on screens during program graduation event
  • Logo displayed on Sponsor Loop to play on screens during program graduation
  • Logo displayed on the graduation event page and Chamber’s monthly calendar email
  • Recognition in graduation event program
  • Verbal recognition at graduation event

Program Partner: $7,500

  • Recognition on all program materials
  • Sponsor recognition on program web page
  • Dedicated email sent on your behalf to all program participants and alumni
  • Opportunity to donate to a “swag bag” given to program participants
  • Social media highlight featuring sponsor on program’s associated social media channels
  • 2 VIP tickets to graduation event
  • Logo displayed on Sponsor Loop to play on screens during program graduation
  • Recognition in graduation event program
  • Verbal recognition at graduation event

Graduation Sponsor: $7,500

  • 4 VIP tickets to graduation event
  • Logo displayed on Sponsor Loop to play on screens during program graduation
  • Logo displayed on the graduation event page and Chamber’s monthly calendar email
  • Recognition in graduation event program
  • Verbal recognition at graduation event

Scholarship / Access Sponsor: $1,500

  • Scholarship established in name of sponsor—for example, “X Company Scholarship”
  • Sponsor recognition on program web page

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Bronze Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand there is significant interest in this program, and dates cannot be guaranteed until our Coordinator has contacted you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred date.

  • Please visit the Chamber during business hours (Monday-Friday), no more than three business days prior to your event, to pick up your supplies.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • A $150 security deposit check is required when collecting supplies.
  • Ribbon cuttings may be held after 3:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
  • Set-up, event coordination, and staffing are not included with this package.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Silver Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Gold Ribbon Cutting

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Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the date of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • After-hours events are subject to additional fees and staff availability.
  • The latest start time for an after-hours event is 5:30 p.m.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting:

Ribbon Cutting

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About The Organization

Ribbon Cutting Information

We will reach out to you to confirm the dates of your Ribbon Cutting. Please understand we have a lot of interest in this program and we cannot guarantee dates until our Coordinator has reached out to you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred dates.

  • Scheduling is based on availability and requires at least two weeks' advance notice.
  • Ribbon Cutting packages are available for scheduling from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Chamber-recognized holidays.
  • Dates are not guaranteed until payment is received and confirmed by the coordinator.
  • After-hours events are subject to additional fees and staff availability.
  • The latest start time for an after-hours event is 5:30 p.m.

Preferred Dates

Please enter the organization's preferred dates and event start times to have a ribbon cutting: