Columbia Opportunity Resource Partner Investor Prospectus (2013) by Katherine Swartz Hilton

2013 PARTNER & INVESTOR PROSPECTUS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OUR STORY| 4 Our Mission Our History Why We Exist What We Do Achievements Timeline

COR FOR BUSINESS | 9 Talent Matters for Business Become a Next Generation Company Benefits for Your Employees What COR Provides

COR FOR THE COMMUNITY | 12 Talent Matters for Columbia Building a World Class Community Where Columbia Stands Bottom Line Opportunities How to Become a Partner

COR FOR YOU: YOUNG, TALENTED PROFESSIONALS | 16 Statement of Benefits Membership Categories

MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN TALENT WITH COR | 19 Corporate Membership Program Sponsorship Opportunities 2013 Schedule of Programs and Events Investment Form

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS | 24 2012 Annual Report Columbia Talent Magnet Project Report

Our Story

OUR STORY | 4

OUR MISSION Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) connects young, talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun.

OUR HISTORY COR was formed in 2004 through a collaborative partnership between the City of Columbia and a group of impassioned young leaders looking to create positive change by connecting Columbia’s Creative Class into the social, civic and professional fabric of the community. They researched communities and organizations around the country and took a road trip to meet with leaders of Mpact Memphis, one of our sister organizations. A launch party was held in 2005 that attracted more than 500 attendees from across the Midlands. Since then, COR has established itself as a portal for community involvement; a pathway for leadership development; an advocate by pushing policies and issues important to young professionals; and a viable outlet for social enrichment. In 2009, a partnership was formed between EngenuitySC, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Midlands Authority for Sports, Conventions and Tourism, New Carolina and Southern Growth Policies Board to establish the Columbia Talent Magnet Project; an initiative to attract, engage and retain students, new arrivals and young professionals into the Greater Columbia region. The project brought new energy, resources and leadership along with a renewed focus around COR’s efforts. In 2010, COR re-launched as the community’s resource for engaging and connecting the “next generation” in Columbia through a strategic partnership with the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Today, COR is a dynamic, member-driven organization, fulfilling our mission by: Connecting our members with aspirational and p eer mentors; Serving as a bridge between nonprofits and young professionals to help place our members into positions of servant and civic leadership; Organizing and promoting unique volunteer opportunities; Championing Columbia as a unique and exciting place to live. Meanwhile, we’re raising volunteer, philanthropic, employment, connectivity, retention, satisfaction and happiness rates among young professionals.

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HOW WE DO IT Connectivity should be tangible; you should be able to touch it, feel it and understand its impact on your life. COR is passionate about connecting Columbians to their community. We do this through three program focus areas:

LEADERSHIP: COR is working with business, nonprofit and civic leaders to ensure a sustainable future for our community through identifying, nurturing and connecting the next generation of leaders. The charge is simple – connect young professionals with aspirational and peer mentors and marry them to leadership service opportunities in the community.

WHY WE EXIST Our raison d’être is simple: We’re focused on attracting, engaging and retaining talent in the Midlands. We create connectivity among young professionals, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and creatives and the community they call home. By doing so, we increase retention and make Columbia a better place for everyone to live, learn, work, play and prosper. It then becomes a virtuous circle as the mission becomes a cause and the cause becomes a movement. Columbia ultimately is a better thriving urban environment that provides peak experiences for all its citizens.

WE BELIEVE Vibrant networks attract, retain and motivate talented people. Motivated and talented people create exciting communities. Exciting communities continually renew their talent pool.

SERVICE: COR wakes up thinking about how to connect the next generation of Columbians to their community through volunteerism, service and philanthropy. Volunteerism offers a quadruple win: it allows COR members to be a part of something bigger than themselves, while making a difference in the lives of someone or some organization; to become actively connected with the community and the issues it faces; to feel good about time well spent; and to expand their network with like-minded people. Research shows communities with higher rates of volunteerism are not only faring better during the recession but are also experiencing greater retention and recruitment rates among young professionals. COR is fostering a culture of stewardship. FUN: SOCIAL & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT: COR is passionate about all assets that make Columbia a unique, world class city. While our partner, the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports and Tourism, promotes Columbia outside, the region, we’ve made it our mission to promote Columbia to Columbians. From arts, culture, food and nightlife to outdoor recreation, lifelong learning, and social/ professional networking…COR connects you to your peak experience in Columbia.

TIMELINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS

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THE TALENT MOVEMENT BEGINS IN COLUMBIA Launch party attracted more than 500 attendees.

GAINING STREET CREDIBILITY AND MAKING AN IMPACT Received IRS nonprofit status. Developed strategic plans with five focus areas: Civic Engagement; Diversity; Education/At-Risk; Students; Engagement in the Community and Recruitment/ Retention.

$20,000+ in charitable contributions | 2,000+ touched through programs and events | 120 new members | 3,500+ service hours to the community | 26 partnership organizations.

Selected for Create-A-Thon: developed and launched Impact Cola Campaign: “I want to ___________.”

Launched six new initiatives:

Hosted eight volunteer projects, notably Together We Can Read, Ribs N’ Renaissance, “YP Build 2009,” in partnership with Homeworks, Facing Facts Community Form.

Community involvement efforts included St. Pats in 5 Points, Adopt-A-Street and volunteer referrals.

Became a charity partner with the World Beer Festival in Columbia more than 300 volunteers at first-time event. Continued to lead collaborative efforts among young professionals organizations, hosting Spring Fling, Summer Soiree and YP Holiday Party, combined which engaged more than 1,050 young professionals, 15 partner organizations and through which we donated more than $11,500 to charities in the Midlands. Co-hosted Move ‘Em Up Main Partnership Event with The Nickelodeon, through which we raised more than $5,000 to support The Nick.

ADVANCING OUR ORGANIZATION TO A CUTTING EDGE, PROFESSIONAL NONPROFITS Held strategic planning retreat to launch “COR 2.0.”

Solicited member feedback through comprehensive survey, which we used to redevelop membership campaign in 2011.

Formalized partnership with the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Navigating from Good to Great Foundation, through which COR hired its first Became charity partner of the Greater Columbia executive director. Marine Foundation and participated in first USMC Mud Run as volunteer director: more than 500 volunteers Received dedicated grant funding from the City of recruited and 2,500+ service hours. Columbia to support COR’s operations and expansion. Co-hosted Mayoral Showdown with Columbia’s Free Times, which drew more than 500 attendees.

Saturday Day of Service Series: Regular events designed to connect young professionals with community issues and their peers in a “done in a day” hands on service project.

Co-hosted Columbia City Council Debate and became an official partner of Rock The Vote.

Launched new website.

Carpe Opportunitas: COR’s annual meeting with a spin on learning from young leaders and connecting with community organizations. More than 350 attendees at the first-time event.

Launched Table for Six networking dinner series to connect young professionals with executive mentors.

CONNECTING MEMBERS TO PEER AND ASPIRATIONAL MENTORS

Hosted four sold-out Table for Six networking dinners: 200 young professionals, 40 mentors and fostered more than 1,000 connections.

Focused on governance: updated bylaws and governing documents; restructured board to include young professionals, executives and partners; held series of strategic planning retreats. Adopted new mission statement: COR connects young talented professionals in the Greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun.

Convened young professional organization leaders through regular meetings and hosted three events as Participated as a Knight Foundation grantee for Donors a collaborative, attracting more than 500 young Choose Project through which we awarded more than professionals over the series. $10,000 in grants to educators in Richland 1 and 2.

REVVING UP COR 2.0 WITH SIX NEW INITIATIVES

Developed and began action through with five working committees: Promote Columbia; Young Professionals Alliance; Leadership Development; Community Involvement; and Policy & Issues.

ENGAGING TALENT AND PARTNERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS

Led the Columbia Talent Magnet Project Study and Forum: nearly 2,000 survey responders; 100 forum attendees from which we developed recommendations report.

Developed new branding materials and website in partnership with Post No Bills. Hired first intern.

Columbia “Hot” List (Columbia 101 Orientation): Pilot presentation at the USC Moore School’s IMBA Orientation. The presentation takes participants through an extended weekend in Columbia, highlighting the best things to do and the many amenities of Columbia.

Partnership Formed with WXRY-FM Radio: COR members are working with Columbia’s only independent nonprofit radio station to produce daily segments called “The Buzz,” promoting some of the best events, volunteer opportunities and ways to become involved in Columbia. Caffeinated Conversations: COR and the Chamber launched a bi-monthly breakfast series in partnership with Capital City Club and Jason’s Deli to better promote opportunities to get involved in both organizations and the community. More than 50 young professionals have attended these breakfasts, which will be available again starting in September. Became a partner of City Center Partnership by serving as volunteer director for the CCP Urban Tour and Mingle and Jingle events. Led the recruitment 840 volunteers and more than 6,720 service hours for the bi-annual USMC Mud Run. Hosted three sold-out Table for Six dinners. Selected for the national Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Technology Leadership Institute.

FULFILLING NEW THREE-PILLAR MISSION AND ENGAGING MEMBERS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS Leadership Carpe Opportunitas, COR’s annual meeting served more than 135 members and friends through interactive talks and networking. COR celebrated four years of its signature Table for Six program in 2012. This year, we hosted 147 young leaders and 46 executives, fostering 840 mentoring and networking connections. COR also partnered for the first time in October with Columbia College, connecting 30 young leaders with our board of directors. COR’s leadership and staff connected personally with more than 350 emerging leaders through our “Feast and Find” luncheons and personal outreach. COR’s Executive Director Katherine Swartz selected as Influential Woman in Business by the Columbia Regional Business Report; a featured speaker at SC Association of Nonprofit Association’s annual conference; and class member of the Francis Marion University’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. Service COR completed nine service projects, engaging more than 1,280 volunteers who gave more than 11,480 service hours with a community impact estimated at $250,170, based on the value of a volunteer hour. 99 of our volunteers participated in more than one event with COR this year.

71% of COR’s collective time is contributed by members and volunteers, coupled with 29% given by the professional staff. COR’s volunteer leadership, including the board of directors and action teams, representing some 83 leaders, gave an additional 2,000 hours toward fulfilling and advancing COR’s mission. Promoting Columbia | Fun COR teamed up with the Historic Columbia Foundation’s Palladium Society, Leadership Columbia Alumni Association and the SC State Museum for the end-all, be-all End of the World Party December 20, through which we welcomed more than 360 young professionals. More than 130 COR members and friends rocked Music Break in August, during which we learned how to do business like rock stars and connected with more than 50 local musicians. COR enjoyed a second year of partnership with WXRYFM Radio, Columbia’s public, independent alternative station, for which we write and produce The Buzz, a daily segment and blog highlighting the best of things to do in Columbia. We featured more than 1,095 opportunities, which were aired over the year more than 6,300 times (on the hour, every hour), coupled with 52 consecutive, weekly blog and social media posts.

COR BY THE NUMBERS

3,200 FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS

722 FACEBOOK FANS 362 NEW FANS IN 2012 85,980 ANNUAL REACH

2 new interns joined the professional staff team

2,543 TWITTER FOLLOWERS 766 NEW FOLLOWERS IN 2012 3,656 TWEETS 1,176 RETWEETS + MENTIONS

Twenty-two Board Members 35,415 e-newsletters sent to 3,230 newsletter subscribers

238 BL O G P O S T S

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

1,500+

personal phone calls to members and friends

active members who gained the support from a new part-time Talent Engagement Manager, focused on member outreach, support and coaching.

1 LEADING EDGE WEBSITE LAUNCHED

96%

of expenses are allocated to program delivery; 4% on management and administration. Ended the year with positive cash flow.

COR for Business

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TALENT MATTERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) connects young, talented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse and meaningful networks for leadership, service and fun.

Employees today care just as much now about where they live as they do where they work. Opportunities to engage socially, culturally and professionally are just as important to next generation workers as what they do in their job. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, companies with more engaged and connected employees are more productive and more successful. What are you doing to make your firm attractive to young workers? What are you doing to cultivate the emerging leaders in your organization today? Connecting to COR impacts your bottom line.

BECOME A NEXT GENERATION COMPANY

BENEFITS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES

Become a next generation company by connecting with COR to foster new opportunities for your employees to thrive in Columbia. Engaged and connected companies:

Your competitive edge is your talent. If you want to invest in helping your employees thrive, join COR today. COR provides opportunities to ensure a healthy work-life balance for your employees and help them leverage their unique talents. Why is COR ideal for your employees?

Attract higher quality talent than their competitors. Have higher retention rates among employees. Enjoy higher rates of productivity. Enjoy a more positive perception in the marketplace. Boast higher brand recognition and brand loyalty in the local markets they serve.

Employees that take an active role in the community are happier, more productive and have significantly less turnover rates. Work-life balance is one of the most important issues impacting young professionals. Active employees provide goodwill and positive perceptions for your company. Employees that build strong and active professional networks will be more successful. New employees that hit the ground running will start delivering results earlier for your business.

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WHAT DOES COR PROVIDE? Investing in COR provides opportunities and resources for your company: Resources to improve the productivity of your employees through leadership and professional development activities. RESOURCES to improve the productivity of your employees through leadership and professional development activities. to strengthen your company’s and your employees’ relationship with Columbia. for your company to tap into a talent pool of over 100,000 college graduates. to support a healthy work-life balance for your employees.

OPPORTUNITIES to infuse a culture of service and stewardship into your employees. for your employees to strengthen their social and professional networks. for your company to tap into a network of more than 5,000 young professionals. for your employees to connect into a network of 20+ young professional affiliate groups.

to improve the satisfaction and loyalty of your employees.

PROGRAMS FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY COLUMBIA 101 A tailored high impact program that provides a talent-friendly orientation to your new employees on how to thrive in the Capitol City (and, of course, get involved in COR). TABLE FOR SIX COR’s flagship mentoring program focused on connecting emerging leaders with established executives at some of the Midlands’ top companies and organizations. TALENT BANK A grassroots board placement initiative for those employees looking to leverage their skills and abilities. COR will connect your employees with long-term opportunities to serve on boards, commissions, and community groups.

IMPACT COLUMBIA COR helps your company to connect new and existing employees into opportunities to serve… whether it is for an hour or a weekend. Consider COR when your team is ready to “Impact Columbia.” We provide a series of service events each year, including the bi-annual USMC Mud Run and annual World Beer Festival, in addition to an ongoing feed of “service picks” on our blog and social channels. NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE COR members gain access to a network of more than 5,000 emerging professionals, more than 20 programs a year, and more than 20 young professionals’ organizations in the Midlands. PERSONAL COACHING COR’s board directors and professional staff serve as on-call coaches, cheerleaders and champions for our members. PERSONALIZED COMMUNICATIONS We share information daily on our blog and social channels, weekly over email, monthly through a comprehensive e-newsletter for members and at least quarterly personal phone calls with our members. We reach out and connect personally and meaningfully with our members.

COR for the Community

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TALENT MATTERS FOR COLUMBIA Now more than ever, engaging the next generation is about economic development. And it is more than that… it is about creating a world class city, a talent magnet, a sticky community that attracts and retains the best and the brightest. For Columbia to prosper, it must cater to the creative class with coffee shops, green spaces, bike trails, independent music, a voracious cultural scene, a robust nightlife and plenty of opportunities for lifelong service and learning. But don’t take our word for it:

We are faced with a wholly new economic reality where talent no longer follows industry. In fact, the reverse is true and will be true for the foreseeable future because, as the Millennials represent a demographic wave larger than the Baby Boomers, this trend will impact our city and our nation for better or worse for the next 50 years or longer. …People are looking for a sense of place when they decide where they will live and bring their time, talents and treasures. Together we must create that sense of place in Columbia. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, 2013 State of the City Address

Where you live is now more important than almost everything else in a person’s life. Richard Florida,Who’s Your City, 2009

Cities with higher levels of education have higher incomes and higher income growth

The #1 issue facing companies today is access to talented, educated workers.

CEOs for Cities, The Talent Dividend

McKinsey & Company

A person with a professional degree averages three times the salary of a high school graduate and pays taxes almost four times greater. The College Board, Education Pays 2007

There is a positive correlation between community attachment and economic prosperity. The more connected citizens are to their community, the more prosperous that community will be. The Knight Foundation, Soul of the Community, 2010

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BUILDING A WORLD CLASS COMMUNITY COR is passionate about building a world class community where young, talented and creative professionals can thrive. We’re working to engage and connect a new generation of Columbians. Our recipe for success is simple: a more connected community is a stronger community.

WHERE COLUMBIA STANDS

30.8%

is the average educational attainment for the top ten economies in the U.S.

WE’RE WORKING TO: Eliminate obstacles to living, learning, working and playing large in the Midlands. Strengthen connections between young professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives to the city they call home. Leverage the energy, passion and experience of the next generation as a vehicle for change. Cultivate a culture of service and philanthropy among Columbians of all ages. Help connect students and recent graduates to opportunities to stay local. Ensure that new arrivals to our community hit the ground running and get involved. Build talent friendly companies that are investing in the next generation. Challenge existing young professionals to reinvent and rediscover their community.

of Columbians have a bachelor’s degree or higher – ranked 39th out of 100 top metro areas.

56.5%

53%

of college students indicated they were likely to leave Columbia upon graduation.

5.6%

of Columbians are between the ages of 18 and 44.

4.2% 29th

35th

annual growth in population between the ages of 18 and 44.

increase in educational attainment over the last decade. out of the top 100 metro areas for net population in-migration at 54,000 people. out of the top 100 metro areas for growth in bachelor’s degrees at 4.2%. Columbia has more than young-professionals-affiliated organizations.

Columbia is home to over 250,000 people between the ages of 20 and 45.

5,000

COR is connected to over of Columbia’s most dynamic and talented emerging citizens.

COR has catalyzed over 100,000 hours community service in the past five years.

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BOTTOM LINE OPPORTUNITIES Young professionals are an economic engine for the Columbia MSA. Attracting and retaining talent creates wealth, vibrancy and energy for our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. A 1% increase in the number of college educated people in our community translates to more than $534 million in annual regional income for the Columbia MSA. A college educated worker will earn $1.2M more over their lifetime than a worker with a high school diploma alone. (Moore School of Business, Division of Research) The difference in unemployment between the college educated workforce and the high school educated workforce is almost 10%; college educated workers get and keep better jobs. With an educational attainment rate of 31%, Columbia is well behind the most prosperous regions in the country; equating to more than $63 billion in lost economic impact in the since 2001. A 1% increase in the volunteerism rate for Columbia equates to more than $4.1 million in annual community impact. Columbia is ranked 55th out of 75 regions for volunteerism. (Volunteer America) A 2010 Knight Foundation study found a positive correlation between community attachment and economic prosperity; the more connected citizens are to their community, the more prosperous that community will be.

WE LIKE PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS Our doors are always open to new partners and collaborative efforts. If you have an idea or opportunity to help your cause and your organization advance its mission alongside COR, please let us know. Email Katherine Swartz info@ourcor.org, call 803.733.1123 or tweet at COR: @impactcolumbia.

COR For You: Young, Talented Professionals

COR FOR YOU | 16 HAVE YOUR SAY. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF COLUMBIA. THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO JOIN COR –AND SO MANY BENEFITS.

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

FUN

CAREER BUILDING

Have an impact and effect change in Columbia through collaboration.

Feel good by doing good, using your skills to help the community.

Make new friends: Expand your network outside your workplace, profession and circle of friends.

Gain new skills and influence others while building your resume and your prospects at the same time.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES INDIVIDUAL $50 DUAL $80 NONPROFIT, GOV’T, CHAMBER OR LCAA $35 FULL TIME STUDENT $20 COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION $250-$2,500

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS One complimentary registration per membership to COR’s Table for Six networking dinner series (value $20). Discounts to additional Table for Six dinners (value up to $30). Complimentary and discounted professional development series (value up to $80). Complimentary and discounted social events (value up to $60). Discounted registration to select Columbia Chamber events, annual gala, special events (value exceeding $100). Invitations and discounts to Columbia Chamber and Leadership Columbia events and programs. Opportunity to impact community, civic and social change in Columbia. Exclusive access to member-only, chamber and community events. Opportunities to serve on COR’s action teams and board of directors. Be the first to know about events and opportunities through our member e-blasts. Networking opportunities with diverse and motivated individuals. Feel good, make a difference and meet like-minded people by p articipating in our volunteer efforts. Value of membership exceeds $290 with a standard $50 investment.

BONUS BENEFITS Exclusive invitations to COR, Columbia Chamber and community events. Discounted or free registration to the programs and events you help to organize (i.e. Table for Six, COR Annual Meeting, etc.) Be recognized in the community for your efforts. Grassroots Network: Be the first to know about jobs, community events and other leadership opportunities.

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STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS :: INDIVIDUAL, DUAL, NPO OR COMPANY MEMBER OF COR One complimentary registration per membership to COR’s Table for Six networking dinner series (value $20). Discounts to additional Table for Six dinners (value up to $30). Complimentary and discounted professional development series (value up to $80). Complimentary and discounted social events (value up to $60). Discounted registration to select Columbia Chamber events, annual gala, special events (value exceeding $100). Invitations and discounts to Columbia Chamber and Leadership Columbia events and programs. Opportunity to impact community, civic and social change in Columbia. Exclusive access to member-only, chamber and community events. Opportunities to serve on COR’s action teams and board of directors. Be the first to know about events and opportunities through our member e-blasts. Networking opportunities with diverse and motivated individuals. Feel good, make a difference and meet like-minded people by participating in our volunteer efforts. Value of membership exceeds $290 with a standard $50 investment. BONUS BENEFITS Exclusive invitations to COR, Columbia Chamber and community events. Discounted or free registration to the programs and events you help to organize (i.e. Table for Six, COR Annual Meeting, etc.) Be recognized in the community for your efforts. Grassroots Network: Be the first to know about jobs, community events and other leadership opportunities.

GET INVESTED IN TALENT TODAY

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Supporting COR is an investment in Columbia’s future. Invest in COR for yourself, for your business, for your employees and for your community. An investment in COR directly impacts the community where you live, learn, work, and play and ensures this community will remain prosperous and thriving for the next generation. 100% of your investment stays right here in Columbia; impacting local programs, initiatives and the lives of the next generation of Columbians.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Become a corporate member and provide a new resource to help engage and connect your employees into opportunities to lead, serve and grow in Columbia. Memberships are based on number of young professional employees, targeting ages 21-45. UP TO UP TO UP TO UP TO

5 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES 10 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES 25 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES 50 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

$250 $500 $1,000 $2,500

BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEES INCLUDE: Recognition as a corporate member on COR’s website, electronic communications and social media channels. Individual memberships for your employees, based on level. Free and discounted fees for COR-sponsored events, programs and activities. Exclusive participation for your employees in the Talent Bank, a database of young talent and leadership service opportunities. Complimentary job postings with the COR network. First-access to information on COR projects and events. Quarterly and annual reports about the difference your investment makes. Complimentary and customized in-office membership orientation on an annual basis. Invitation to and recognition at COR’s annual meeting.

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Young professionals are the future of the Midlands. COR members represent the core of our communities’ young leaders. With the drive to advance their careers and flexible buying power, young professionals should be a target market for nearly every industry and profession. COR is connected with more than 5,000 active young professionals in Columbia. Sponsorship levels include:

NEXT GENERATION: $750 INVESTMENT Your choice of event sponsorship. Logo placement on Web site, e-communications and social media. Display table at event. At least five invitations to the sponsored event. Opportunity to provide door prizes. Opportunity to provide take home gift for attendees. Invitation to and recognition at COR’s annual meeting. Up to 3 memberships in COR for young professionals in the sponsoring organization.

TALENT MAGNET: $1,500 INVESTMENT Naming rights to one COR event, i.e. COR Music Break, presented by Your Company. Logo placement on Web site, e-communications and social media Display table at event. Opportunity to make brief remarks at event. At least 10 invitations to the sponsored event. Opportunity to provide door prizes. Opportunity to provide take home gift for attendees. Invitation and recognition at COR’s annual meeting. Up to 5 memberships in COR for young professionals in the sponsoring organization.

IMPACT COLUMBIA: $5,000 INVESTMENT Year-round naming rights recognition to one of COR’s event series, i.e. Table for Six, social events or service events. Feature logo and advertisement placement on Web site, e-communications and social media. Display table at events. Opportunity to make remarks during the series of events. Invitations to attend series of events. Opportunity to provide door prizes. Opportunity to provide take home gift for attendees. Invitation and recognition at COR’s annual meeting. Up to 10 memberships in COR for young professionals in the sponsoring organization.

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COR TITLE INVESTOR: $10,000 INVESTMENT LOGO/NAME RECOGNITION Title investor recognition in all COR marketing materials, emails, newsletters, etc. (COR | Title Investor [Your company]). All marketing materials promoting COR will have the logo of the title sponsor; electronic landing link when applicable. Logo and link to web site in prominent “above the scroll” place on COR website. All emails sent out by COR will have the logo and a link to the title sponsor’s web site, distributed to more than 4,000 Columbia-area young professionals monthly. Logo on COR signage, which will be displayed at all COR events (i.e. welcome sign). Logo on the Columbia Chamber’s web site (on the interior COR page) and the COR website. Four social media announcements annually on the COR Facebook and Twitter social channels. COR will work with the sponsor to schedule these when there are important announcements the sponsor would like to share. Company marketing material piece may be placed in our Prospective and New Member packets. COMPANY INVOLVEMENT Up to 20 memberships in COR for young professionals in the sponsoring organization. EVENTS One opportunity to host or provide expert speakers for COR’s seminar series. Display table promoting company at all COR events, including: Annual Meeting Social Events Seminars Special Events Please note: Display tables are not available at Table for Six Dinner Series: instead we can provide a giveaway for all attendees on sponsor’s behalf. Opportunity for CEO or company representative to briefly welcome COR members at the Annual Meeting + Call to Action (3-5 minutes) Open invitations to attend all of COR’s events and programs. Opportunity to welcome COR members at Action Team meet ups. Verbal recognition at all events.Opportunity to provide door prizes at all events. Opportunity to provide take home gift for attendees. Right of first refusal for renewal of sponsorship (agreement must be made by October 1 of the sponsored year).

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CONTACT INFORMATION Company Name: Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact: Daytime Phone Email Address: Facebook Address: Twitter Handle:

Cell Phone:

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY ___ Up to 5 young professional employees| $250 ___ Up to 10 young professional employees | $500 ___ Up to 25 young professional employees | $1,000 ___ Up to 50 young professional employees | $2,500 COR will contact the POC to obtain names and contact information for the memberships. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS ___ Next Generation: $750 investment Event preference: Names for up to (3) memberships: ___ Talent Magnet: $1,500 Investment Event preference: Names for up to (5) memberships: ___ Impact Columbia: $5,000 Investment Event series preference: Names for up to (10) memberships: ___ COR Title Investor: $10,000 Investment Names for up to (20) memberships: Please send invoice | Payment Enclosed | Credit Card Information Provided | Please make checks payable to COR. Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: CCV (3-4 Digits) Billing Address: City/State/Zip: Name on Card: Signature: INVESTOR CHECKLIST ___ Provide landing website link for recognition

___ Prepare giveaway items for applicable events

___ Email high resolution logo to Katherine.Swartz@ ourcor.org

___ Add COR events to executive and young professional employee calendars.

___ Schedule social media recognition in tandem with company news (quarterly)

___ Schedule in-house, custom membership orientation.

___ Provide materials for COR Membership Packets (250 items to start) Return investment form to Katherine Swartz via email Katherine.swartz@ourcor.org or mail to COR; 930 Richland Street; Columbia, SC 29201. How can we help you? Call Katherine Swartz at 803.733.1123, email Katherine. Swartz@ourcor.org or tweet us: @impactcolumbia. COR is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, FEIN 20-3414821. A portion of your membership or sponsorship may be tax deductible as a charitable donation. Please consult a professional tax advisor.

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2013 PROGRAMS AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CAUSEMOPOLITAN: AN EVENING OF LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND FUN 2013 ANNUAL MEETING CAUSEmopolitan is COR’s celebration of young, talented professionals and our ability to make an impact in Columbia. The event will offer an inspirational keynote presentation and three/four rotations of micro-service projects, for which the attendees will choose from a handful of select nonprofits actively seeking to engage young professionals. The micro-projects may include brainstorming sessions, advocacy workshops, hands-on projects or other opportunities, with a focus on engaging COR members in skills-based volunteering. Thursday, March 7 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | IT-oLogy Average attendance: 250 ACTION TEAM MEET UPS COR members and future members are invited to join our action teams for a monthly meet up from 5:30 – 7 p.m. A COR orientation starts at 5:15, update and introductions at 5:30 and committee meetings commence by 6 p.m. All meetings are at the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce: 2/5; 4/2; 6/4; 8/6; 10/1 Average attendance: 30 TABLE FOR SIX DINNER SERIES COR’s signature dinner series pairs five emerging leaders with a seasoned executive for a night of connecting, mentoring and fun. Locations travel around the Midlands. 3/14: Young Guns Edition, hosted by Historic Columbia Foundation 5/7: in partnership with Leadership Columbia, hosted by Capital City Club Fall dates TBA | Average attendance: 50 per dinner SOCIAL EVENTS Music Break: Local musicians are invited to join us to network and learn how to do business like rock stars. Young Professionals Holiday Party: We team up with local young professional organizations to celebrate the holidays in style. Loading Dock Live: COR and the Township Auditorium Foundation are teamed up to host a series of outdoor concert. Average attendance: 150-1,200 per event PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional skill development is essential for people early in their professional careers and community leadership. COR offers a series of workshops and partnerships events: 1/31: Guiding Principles and Best Practices of Nonprofit Organizations 4/23: Leadership Columbia’s Annual Summit (discounted for COR members) Additional programs to be announced Average attendance: 25-150 per event