SAME Charleston Post 2025 Industry Day + Golf Tournament

Join the SAME Charleston Post to celebrate Building Bridges in the Lowcountry - Connecting People, Projects, and Progress

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field, gain insights into upcoming projects, and explore potential business opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, there's something for everyone at this event.

PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available for this event. Tickets may ONLY be reassigned.

Location: Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412

Time: Registration from 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM; Shotgun start at 10:00 AM

Cost: $150/player or $575/Team; $60/Player for active duty military

Entry Fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and lots of FUN!!

We will also sell mulligans ($20/each) that will automatically enter you into a RAFFLE.

Sponsorship Options:

• Beverage Sponsor: $500 - Sponsor may place sign on beverage cart, may give koozies to participants, or may place koozies in goodie bag.
• One Hole Sponsor: $250 - Custom signage placed at designated golf course hole recognizes this level of contribution.
• Tournament Sponsor: $1,200 - Sponsor receives top billing in all advertising and promotions. Receives one free player registration and may place promotional items in the tournament goodie bag.

Please join us on a boat tour of the beautiful Charleston harbor on the Spirit of the Lowcountry. Dinner and drinks are included!

WHERE:
Spirit of the Lowcountry, Downtown Charleston/Aquarium Wharf
360 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
WHEN: Boarding is 6:00 pm. Boat leaves at 6:30 pm - don't be late! Enjoy cruising in the harbor from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
COST: This year the cost is INCLUDED in your Industry Day ticket

Location: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown Charleston)

Time:

• 7:00 am - Booth Set-up opens
• 7:30 am - Registration/Breakfast
• 8:30 am - Speakers Start
• 4:30 pm - Speakers End
• 5:30 pm - Happy Hour Networking at the Marriot Rooftop bar begins

Participants can earn PDHs for this conference.

• Early Bird SAME Member: $450
  Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Prices go up $50 on 1 March.**
  
• Early Bird Non-SAME Member: $550
  Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Prices go up $50 on 1 March.**
  
• Military/Government Employee: $50
  Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Employees must show ID at registration on the day of the event.**
  
• SAME Student Member: FREE
  Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Must show ID at registration on the day of the event.**

Online registration closes 19 March. Day of Registration is available if the event is not sold out.

SMALL BUSINESS SESSIONS:

• Limited 15-min appointments available with Government Small Business representative(s)
• Tickets will ask if you are interested, appointments prioritized by registration
  

Is your company interested in having an exhibit table at Industry Day? Tables are available at the following prices:

• Premier Table (one 8-ft table): $800 (Includes first pick of table location)
• Regular Table (one 6-ft table): $700
• Power available for $25/Table
  

• Please reach out to Chad Malone - [email protected] to finalize sponsorship opportunities.
• ALL sponsorships include: Company logo to be included on the Industry Day page of the Charleston Post website, sponsor boards at the event, any other printed materials, AND (1) ticket for Industry Day/Welcome Reception.
• Welcome Reception (Boat Cruise) Sponsorship: $750. Includes welcome reception event sponsor signage.
• Industry Day Breakfast Sponsorship: $850. Includes breakfast sponsor signage.
• Industry Day Break Sponsorship: $1,500. Sponsor will have up to 3 minutes for a company overview presentation during a break. Includes break sponsor signage.
• Industry Day Lunch Sponsorship: $2,000. Sponsor will have up to 5 minutes for a company overview presentation during lunch. Includes lunch sponsor signage.
• Industry Day WIFI Sponsorship: $2,000. Sponsor sets the WIFI password! Includes WIFI sponsor signage.

All proceeds go to the Charleston Post Scholarship Fund. We plan to award $25,000 in scholarships and leadership opportunities in 2025.

1 Ticket for $2; 3 Tickets for $5

Drawing will be Thursday at the end of Industry Day. Our 2023 winner won over $300!

VENUE INFORMATION:

• Charleston Marriot (Downtown)
• https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chsmc-charleston-marriott/overview/
• Event Parking = FREE
• Hotel block can be reserved here:
  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1733949289345&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
  or by calling 800-649-9375 (must book by 24 Feb 2024)

QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS?

EVENT COORDINATION and HOTEL: Please send any questions to:

• Christina Jettie - [email protected]

REGISTRATION: Please send any general questions to:

• Jennilee Covucci - [email protected]

SPONSOR COORDINATION: Please send company logo and materials to:

• Chad Malone - [email protected]

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Please send any questions to:

• Melvin Williams - [email protected]

SPEAKER COORDINATION: Speakers will be contacted separately; questions to:

• Chris Mack - [email protected]
• Beth Durscher - [email protected]

Interested in a SAME Charleston Post Annual Sponsorship? Reach out to:

• Zac McIntosh - [email protected]
• Taylor Saunders - [email protected]
• Kelsey Jones - [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, United States