Corporate Partner Program

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New Opportunities

The South Carolina Association of Counties Corporate Partners Program offers companies a way to market your company, both efficiently and cost-effectively, to South Carolina’s 46 counties! The SCAC Corporate Partner Program, in its third year, provides a comprehensive marketing opportunity to showcase your products and services directly to county leaders. The program also offers companies year-round exposure to county officials and employees at multiple SCAC events and in the Association’s quarterly magazine and annual directory.

Companies may renew or sign up for the 2024 SCAC Corporate Partner Program starting Wednesday, November 15. If you would like to receive information regarding the 2024 program, please email Tish Anderson at tanderson@scac.sc.

Access

If you are looking for ways to build and strengthen relationships with county governments, this new program is for you. As a SCAC Corporate Partner, you will be able to maintain contact with county officials throughout the year. You will also be updated on trends in county government and legislative initiatives.

Cost Effective

This “one stop shop” approach will minimize costs and make it easier to budget because you will be able to support the SCAC as a Partner at one of four levels. Still, “a la carte” options will remain available if you choose to advertise in SCAC publications.

SCAC Corporate Partner Endorsement Policy

Participation as a SCAC Corporate Partner shall not imply, nor be considered or presented as, an endorsement by SCAC of any service or product provided by the company. The SCAC Board of Directors reserves the right, for cause shown, to disapprove an application, or terminate an existing participation. Use of SCAC logos, the words “SCAC” and “South Carolina Association of Counties” without the prior authorization and express written permission of SCAC, is prohibited. This includes use by companies who engage with SCAC as corporate partners, exhibitors, or advertisers.

2024 SCAC Terms of Partnership

The completed form is a commitment, subject to acceptance by the SCAC, to be a SCAC Corporate Partner and upon such acceptance will constitute a contract.

  1. Payment. Payment must be received with completed and signed “SCAC Corporate Partner Contract” to be guaranteed. If paying by credit card, please contact Tish Anderson directly at (803) 779-7610. No cancellations or refunds will be issued after receipt. Upon request, companies will be allowed up to 30 days to pay by check. If full payment is not received within 30 days, all benefits will be terminated. The program will be run on a calendar year basis beginning January 1 through December 31.
  2. Event Attendees. Complimentary or discount registration is included in each level. SCAC staff will reach out to the event contact listed above prior to each event.
  3. Advertising. Complimentary or discounted advertising in SCAC publications is included in each level. A member of our Communications staff will reach out to the advertising contact listed above. Partners are responsible for identifying one (1) advertising contact and providing their email address and phone number. The advertising contact is responsible for submitting artwork for ads that is correctly sized and marked for County Focus Magazine and the annual Directory of County Officials by the advertising deadlines specified for each publication.
  4. Event/Advertising Deadlines. Please note that deadlines will apply to all complimentary and discounted registrations and advertising. Failure to meet these deadlines constitutes forfeiture of the partnership benefit. For specific questions regarding advertising, please contact Mary-Kathryn Craft at mkcraft@scac.sc.
  5. Exclusive Benefits. Companies interested in the SCAC Corporate Partner Program are highly encouraged to sign up early. Exclusive benefits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A La Carte Options

Advertise in County Focus Magazine and join many other advertisers who already know that it’s one of the best ways to sell products and services to South Carolina’s 46 county governments. Target more than 1,500 members of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the only organization dedicated to statewide representation of county government in South Carolina.

County officials in South Carolina read County Focus, because it’s the only publication in the state that focuses on counties, legislation affecting counties, and successful county programs, projects, and activities. This award-winning magazine also publishes articles by U.S. Senators and Congressmen concerning important issues facing county officials across the state.

County Focus Magazine 2024 Advertising Deadlines

  • Winter Issue—January 8
  • Spring Issue — April 5
  • Summer Issue — June 14 
  • Fall Issue — September 9

South Carolina's Directory of County Officials identifies all elected and appointed county officials in the state. This popular publication also identifies SCAC's Officers, Board of Directors, Past Presidents, and corporate supporters; regional councils of government; federal and state officials; and members of the S.C. General Assembly. Addresses and telephone numbers are included for county officials, state officials, and members of the General Assembly.

Directory of County Officials Advertising Deadline

  • January 31, 2024

For additional information regarding advertising in the magazine or directory, please visit our County Focus magazine page or contact Mary-Kathryn Craft at mkcraft@scac.sc.

Exhibit Booths

Exhibit booths during SCAC’s Annual Conference are available to SCAC Corporate Partners only. SCAC Corporate Partners will have the opportunity to commit and, based on the level of commitment, select their booth location. SCAC expects to have some 400 county officials to attend. Priority will be given to Partners committed at the top levels. More detailed exhibit booth information will be provided closer to the Annual Conference.

2024 Annual Conference Date:
July 29-31, 2024

Contacts

Corporate Partner Contact:

Tish Anderson
(803) 779-7610

Advertising Contact:

commsteam@scac.sc

Important Dates

Completed membership form and dues must be returned by the following dates to participate in all listed opportunities.

January 31, 2024

Listing in the Directory of County Officials

June 1, 2024

Listing in the 2024 Annual Conference program and app