BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260707T230000Z DTEND:20260708T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The 250th Anniversary of American Independence Gala DESCRIPTION:The 250th Anniversary of American Independence Gala \n\nHonoring Business & Leadership Excellence | Board Installation | Government Affairs & Champions of Business \n\n\n\n\nJoin the North Orange County Chamber for an elevated outdoor evening celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence while honoring business leadership\, civic engagement\, and the organizations helping shape the future of our region.\n\n\n\nHeld in the courtyard of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton\, this signature event brings together business leaders\, elected officials\, corporate partners\, community organizations\, and regional stakeholders for an evening of recognition\, connection\, and celebration.\n\n\n\nThis special program combines the Chamber's Business Awards\, Board Installation\, and Champions of Business Government Affairs recognition into one unified experience designed to highlight leadership\, service\, economic progress\, and regional collaboration.\n\n\n\nWhy Attend\n\nGuests will enjoy a summer evening reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres and light bites from Colette's Catering & Events\, music from a live DJ\, professional event photography\, a structured awards and installation program\, and meaningful networking with business and civic leaders from across North Orange County. The current event page already includes these experience elements\, including the open-air courtyard format\, DJ\, photography\, reception\, lawn seating\, and cash bar service.\n\nExpected invited guests include Congressman Derek Tran\, Congressman Lou Correa\, Senator Tony Strickland\, Senator Tom Umberg\, Senator Steven Choi\, and city leaders from Fullerton\, Buena Park\, Stanton\, La Palma\, and La Habra\, along with regional business\, education\, nonprofit\, and community leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\nThe evening will include:\n\n\n National Anthem\n Reception and networking\n Brief remarks from invited public officials\n Recognition of outstanding business and community honorees\n Installation of the North Orange County Chamber Board of Directors\n Thanking and honoring outgoing Chair Karla Vargas\, Chase Suites Hotel Brea\n Welcoming incoming Chair Barbara Hernandez\, American First Credit Union\n Professional photography and post-event media coverage\n Continued networking following the program\n\n\nAward Recipients\n\nLegacy Member Award\n\nSouthern California Edison\n\nNon-Profit of the Year\n\nRadiant Futures\n\nBusiness Member of the Year\n\nBlack Bear Diner\n\nEach honoree will be recognized for their leadership\, contribution\, and impact within the business and local community. These honorees are already listed on the current event page.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\nThe 250th Anniversary of American Independence Gala\n\nSponsorships are designed to provide high-impact visibility\, meaningful engagement\, and direct alignment with regional business and civic leadership.\n\nTo ensure inclusion in printed materials\, stage production\, signage\, sponsor recognition\, and on-site displays\, sponsorships must be confirmed by the designated production deadlines. Sponsorship availability is limited and early commitment is strongly encouraged.\n\nLiberty Sponsor $10\,000\n\nPresenting Sponsor \n\nThe defining partner of the evening\n\n\n 2 VIP Tables for 16 guests in premier stage location\n Access to the VIP reception area with invited officials\, honorees\, and regional leaders\n Primary Company Logo dominance on the 16ft Main Stage Backdrop\n Primary Company Logo on Step & Repeat Backdrop\n Dedicated on-site Company Banner with QR code linking to selected URL\n Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website\n Featured inclusion in event promo video\n Full-page ad in printed and digital event program\n Verbal recognition during the program\n Opportunity to provide brief featured remarks during the program\n Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media\n Dedicated sponsor spotlight in Chamber newsletter\n Social media recognition before and after the event (tagged when possible)\n\n\n\nFounders Sponsor $5\,000\n\nAligned with leadership\, visibility\, and regional influence\n\n\n Reserved Table for 8 guests\n Access to the VIP reception area with invited officials\, honorees\, and regional leaders\n Company Logo featured on Step & Repeat Backdrop\n Dedicated on-site Company Banner with QR code linking to selected URL\n Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website\n Featured inclusion in event promo video\n Half-page ad in printed and digital event program\n Verbal recognition during the program\n Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media\n Sponsor spotlight in Chamber newsletter\n Social media recognition before and after the event (tagged when possible)\n\n\n\nHeritage Sponsor $2\,500\n\nStrong presence with meaningful visibility\n\n\n Reserved seating for 4 guests\n Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website\n Featured inclusion in event promo video\n Quarter-page ad in printed and digital event program\n Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media\n Recognition in Chamber newsletter \n Social media recognition before and after the event (tagged when possible)\n\n\n\nIndependence Sponsor $1\,500\n\nVisible\, engaged\, and part of the experience\n\n\n Reserved seating for 2 guests\n Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website\n Company Logo in printed and digital event program\n\n\n\nCommunity Sponsor $500\n\nLocal support with meaningful inclusion\n\n\n 2 event tickets\n Company logo on event landing page\n Company logo in printed and digital event program\n\n\n\nAdditional Sponsorship Opportunities\n\nEvent Program Advertising\n\n\n Full Page Ad: $600\n Half Page Ad: $300\n Quarter Page Ad: $150\n\n\n\nSponsor Deadline\n\nTo receive full sponsorship recognition\, including printed program placement\, stage screen inclusion\, event signage\, and digital promotion\, sponsors are encouraged to confirm participation no later than the following:\n\nPremier Production Deadline: Friday\, June 15\, 2026\n\n\n For backdrop placement\, printed materials\, program ads\, and major signage.\n For digital recognition\, event page placement\, and remaining program inclusion as space allows. 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The 250th Anniversary of American Independence Gala \;
\nHonoring Business &\; Leadership Excellence | Board Installation | Government Affairs &\; Champions of Business \;

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\nJoin the North Orange County Chamber for an elevated outdoor evening celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence while honoring business leadership\, civic engagement\, and the organizations helping shape the future of our region.
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\nHeld in the courtyard of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton\, this signature event brings together business leaders\, elected officials\, corporate partners\, community organizations\, and regional stakeholders for an evening of recognition\, connection\, and celebration.
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\nThis special program combines the Chamber&rsquo\;s Business Awards\, Board Installation\, and Champions of Business Government Affairs recognition into one unified experience designed to highlight leadership\, service\, economic progress\, and regional collaboration.
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\nWhy Attend

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Guests will enjoy a summer evening reception featuring heavy hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres and light bites from Colette&rsquo\;s Catering &\; Events\, music from a live DJ\, professional event photography\, a structured awards and installation program\, and meaningful networking with business and civic leaders from across North Orange County. The current event page already includes these experience elements\, including the open-air courtyard format\, DJ\, photography\, reception\, lawn seating\, and cash bar service.

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Expected invited guests include Congressman Derek Tran\, Congressman Lou Correa\, Senator Tony Strickland\, Senator Tom Umberg\, \;Senator Steven Choi\, and city leaders from Fullerton\, Buena Park\, Stanton\, La Palma\, and La Habra\, along with regional business\, education\, nonprofit\, and community leaders.

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Program Highlights

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The evening will include:

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Award Recipients

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Legacy Member Award
\nSouthern California Edison

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Non-Profit of the Year
\nRadiant Futures

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Business Member of the Year
\nBlack Bear Diner

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Each honoree will be recognized for their leadership\, contribution\, and impact within the business and local community. These honorees are already listed on the current event page.
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Sponsorship Opportunities

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The 250th Anniversary of American Independence Gala

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Sponsorships are designed to provide high-impact visibility\, meaningful engagement\, and direct alignment with regional business and civic leadership.

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To ensure inclusion in printed materials\, stage production\, signage\, sponsor recognition\, and on-site displays\, sponsorships must be confirmed by the designated production deadlines. Sponsorship availability is limited and early commitment is strongly encouraged.

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Liberty Sponsor &ndash\; $10\,000

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Presenting Sponsor \;

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The defining partner of the evening

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  • 2 VIP Tables for 16 guests in premier stage location
    • \n
  • Access to the VIP reception area with invited officials\, honorees\, and regional leaders
    • \n
  • Primary Company Logo dominance on the 16ft Main Stage Backdrop
    • \n
  • Primary Company Logo on Step &\; Repeat Backdrop
    • \n
  • Dedicated on-site Company Banner with QR code linking to selected URL
    • \n
  • Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in event promo video
    • \n
  • Full-page ad in printed and digital event program
    • \n
  • Verbal recognition during the program
    • \n
  • Opportunity to provide brief featured remarks during the program
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media
    • \n
  • Dedicated sponsor spotlight in Chamber newsletter
    • \n
  • Social media recognition before and after the event (tagged when possible)
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Founders Sponsor &ndash\; $5\,000

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Aligned with leadership\, visibility\, and regional influence

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    \n
  • Reserved Table for 8 guests
    • \n
  • Access to the VIP reception area with invited officials\, honorees\, and regional leaders
    • \n
  • Company Logo featured on Step &\; Repeat Backdrop
    • \n
  • Dedicated on-site Company Banner with QR code linking to selected URL
    • \n
  • Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in event promo video
    • \n
  • Half-page ad in printed and digital event program
    • \n
  • Verbal recognition during the program
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media
    • \n
  • Sponsor spotlight in Chamber newsletter
    • \n
  • Social media recognition before and after the event \;(tagged when possible)
    • \n
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Heritage Sponsor &ndash\; $2\,500

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Strong presence with meaningful visibility

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    \n
  • Reserved seating for 4 guests
    • \n
  • Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in event promo video
    • \n
  • Quarter-page ad in printed and digital event program
    • \n
  • Featured inclusion in professional event photography and post-event media
    • \n
  • Recognition in Chamber newsletter \;
    • \n
  • Social media recognition before and after the event \;(tagged when possible)
    • \n
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Independence Sponsor &ndash\; $1\,500

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Visible\, engaged\, and part of the experience

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  • Reserved seating for 2 \;guests
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  • Company logo recognition on the event landing page with a direct link to your website
    • \n
  • Company Logo in printed and digital event program
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Community Sponsor &ndash\; $500

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Local support with meaningful inclusion

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  • 2 event tickets
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  • Company logo \;on event landing page
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  • Company logo \;in printed and digital event program
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Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

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Event Program Advertising

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  • Full Page Ad: $600
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  • Half Page Ad: $300
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  • Quarter Page Ad: $150
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Sponsor Deadline

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To receive full sponsorship recognition\, including printed program placement\, stage screen inclusion\, event signage\, and digital promotion\, sponsors are encouraged to confirm participation no later than the following:

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Premier Production Deadline: Friday\, June 15\, 2026

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  • For backdrop placement\, printed materials\, program ads\, and major signage.
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  • For digital recognition\, event page placement\, and remaining program inclusion as space allows.
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