South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of manufacturers. Its mission is to strengthen and advance South Carolina manufacturing by advocating for our members, fostering a world-class workforce, and bringing together manufacturers to connect, share, and solve industry challenges. The SCMA membership is comprised of more than 200 manufacturing companies that represent more than 100,000 associates in South Carolina.

https://www.myscma.com

Contact us

Katharine Keller

keller@myscma.com

Event Details

Due to Hurricane Helene's impact, the SC Manufacturing Summit has been rescheduled for December 2-4, 2024. Registration will remain valid for the rescheduled event. If you have any questions or concerns please email Katharine Keller at keller@myscma.com


The SC Manufacturing Summit offers a robust program featuring training in four separate tracts: Plant Operations, Human Resources, Finance/Tax, and Legal/Policy. This event is planned by manufacturers, for manufacturers, and includes dynamic speakers and industry leaders, training, professional education credits, and more.

Member Registration

Must be a manufacturer to register for this event as an attendee. Non Manufacturers can attend and participate as a sponsor or exhibitor

Member Price$525

Non-member Registration

Must be a manufacturer to register for this event as an attendee. Non Manufacturers can attend and participate as a sponsor or exhibitor

Public Price$625

Exhibitor 1

• 1 complimentary Summit registration
• Exhibit space with a 6’ skirted table
• 2 chairs
• 1 wastebasket
• Access to power and Wi-Fi

• Additional attendees at reduced registration (must send add'l to Katharine Keller at keller@myscma.com for registration)
• Attendee list 1 week before the event
• Post attendee list within 3 days of event completion
• Exhibitor ribbon on name badge
• Logo displayed in the SC Manufacturing Summit program
• Logo displayed on electronic scroll
• Logo linked to company website on event website

Public Price$1,250

Exhibitor 2

• 2 complimentary Summit registrations
• Exhibit space with a 6’ skirted table
• 2 chairs
• 1 wastebasket
• Access to power and Wi-Fi

• Additional attendees at reduced registration (email Katharine Keller at keller@myscma.com to register add'l attendees)
• Attendee list 1 week before the event
• Post attendee list within 3 days of event completion
• Exhibitor ribbon on name badge
• Logo displayed in the SC Manufacturing Summit program
• Logo displayed on electronic scroll
• Logo linked to company website on event website

Public Price$1,500

Electricity for Exhibit Booth

Public Price$50

Exhibitor/ Sponsor Additional Registration

Public Price$270

Gold

• 3 complimentary Summit registrations
• 2 High-profile announcements during program sessions
• Logo displayed on main stage banner
• Signage w/ company logo displayed
• Logo in email communications
• Exhibit space
• Digital ad displayed on electronic scroll

• Additional attendees at reduced registration
• Attendee list 1 week before the event
• Post attendee list within 3 days of event completion
• Sponsor ribbon on name badge
• Logo displayed in the SC Manufacturing Summit program
• Logo displayed on electronic scroll
• Logo linked to company website on event website
• Social media promotion
• Sponsor spotlight email

Public Price$3,500

Silver Sponsor

• 2 complimentary Summit registrations
• 1 High-profile announcement during program sessions
• Signage w/ company logo displayed
• Exhibit space

• Additional attendees at reduced registration
• Attendee list 1 week before the event
• Post attendee list within 3 days of event completion
• Sponsor ribbon on name badge
• Logo displayed in the SC Manufacturing Summit program
• Logo displayed on electronic scroll
• Logo linked to company website on event website
• Social media promotion
• Sponsor spotlight email

Public Price$2,000

Presenting Sponsor

• Recognition as 2024 Presenting Sponsor of SC Manufacturing Summit
• Digital ad displayed on electronic scroll
• Advanced selection of complimentary exhibit space
• High-profile announcement during 3 Summit program sessions
• Logo displayed as Presenting Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Podium sign & additional signage
• 10 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$15,000

Tract Sponsor

4 Available, Pick 1

> Plant Operations
> Human Resources
> Finance/Tax
> Legal/Policy

• Digital ad displayed on electronic scroll
• Advanced selection of complimentary exhibit space
• High-profile announcement during 2 Summit program sessions
• Logo displayed as Tract Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Podium sign & additional signage
• 6 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$7,500

Kickoff Reception Sponsor (Sept. 30)

• Host reception for Summit attendees at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
• Welcome greeter at reception entrance
• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during 1 program session
• Logo displayed as Reception Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Poster displayed at reception
• 4 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$5,000

Exhibit Showcase Reception Sponsor (Oct. 1)

• Host reception for Summit attendees at Columbia Convention Center
• Welcome greeter at reception entrance
• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during 1 program session
• Logo displayed as reception sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Poster displayed at reception
• 4 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$5,000

Lunch Sponsor (October 1)

• Logo on lunch tables
• Opportunity for table giveaway (provided by sponsor)
• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during 1 program session
• Logo displayed as Lunch Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Poster displayed at Awards Lunch
• 4 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$5,000

Awards Lunch Sponsor (Oct. 2) (Sold Out)

• Logo on lunch tables
• Opportunity for table giveaway (provided by sponsor)
• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during 1 program session
• Logo displayed as Awards Lunch Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Poster displayed at Awards Lunch
• 4 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$5,000

Awards Lunch Table Sponsor (Oct. 2) (Sold Out)

• Logo on lunch tables, event website, and electronic scroll
• Awards lunch-only registration for up to 6 attendees

Public Price$1,000

Awards Lunch Only

Public Price$100

Wi-Fi Sponsor (Sold Out)

• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during 1 program session
• Logo displayed as Wi-Fi Sponsor including:
• Main stage banner
• Logo on Wi-Fi table tent cards
• 4 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$5,000

Welcome Gift Sponsor

• Complimentary exhibit space
• Logo displayed as Welcome Gift Sponsor on main stage banner
• 3 complimentary Summit registrations
• NOTE: Welcome gift chosen with sponsor input

Public Price$4,000

Breakfast Sponsor

• Complimentary exhibit space
• Logo displayed as Breakfast Sponsor including:
• Poster w/ logo displayed at break
• Opportunity to provide customized cups/napkins with sponsor logo
• 3 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$3,000

Coffee Connections Networking Break Sponsor (Sold Out)

• Complimentary exhibit space
• Logo displayed as Coffee Connections Sponsor including:
• Poster w/ logo displayed at break
• Opportunity to provide customized cups/napkins with sponsor logo
• 3 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$3,000

Koozie Sponsor (Sold Out)

• Logo on koozies
• Complimentary exhibit space
• Announcement during reception
• Logo displayed as Koozie Sponsor on main stage banner
• 3 complimentary Summit registrations

Public Price$3,000

Sustaining Sponsor

• 1 complimentary Summit registration
• Additional attendees at reduced registration (must send add'l to Katharine Keller at keller@myscma.com for registration)
• Sponsor ribbon on name badge
• Logo displayed in the SC Manufacturing Summit program
• Logo displayed on electronic scroll
• Logo linked to company website on event website

Public Price$900

Agenda

Thank you for your patience and understanding with the reschedule of the SCMA Manufacturing Summit. We are working with speakers to determine availability with the new dates. We will be updated the agenda as we move forward and it is subject to change. Thank you!

  • December 2, 2024

  • December 3, 2024

  • December 4, 2024

December 2, 2024

Main Schedule

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Welcome
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Check-in & Set Up
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kick-off Reception Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield
Tin Roof 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dinner on Your Own
We recommend making reservations at one of the many locations in Columbia. Check out Experience Columbia's site for a variety of options https://www.experiencecolumbiasc.com/food-drink/

Track 1

No Scheduled items for this day

Track 2

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Track 3

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Track 4

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Hotel Information

Two room blocks have been reserved for the South Carolina Manufacturing Summit from December 2-4, 2024. Each hotel is conveniently located near the event venue, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  


Please note: all previous reservations for the September and October dates were canceled. All reservations must be rebooked for the new dates.

Hilton Columbia Center

For the group room rate of $200 per night at the Hilton, please use the booking link to make your reservations by November 9, 2024. 

Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District

For the group room rate of $189 per night at the Hampton Inn, please use the booking linkto make your reservations by November 9, 2024. 

Sponsors and Partners

Exhibitors

Exhibitors

InTandem Promotions

The Kiosk & Display Company

SW Funk Industrial Contractors

Republic Services

Cisco-Eagle

GEL Engineering LLC

Prototyping Solutions

SUPPLYPOINTe, Charleston SC

MTC Federal Credit Union

TM Floyd & Company

Hughes Networks

Gemba Systems

NetZero USA

Complete Network

Renfrow Industrial

SiMT

Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co., LLC

PPM

Reeves Young, LLC.

Nimbello

United Scrap Metal

United Scrap Metal

Total Industrial

PPM

ICF International

ICF International

Record Storage Systems

SEJ Services

Greenville Scale Company, Inc

Venue

Venue

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln St
Columbia, South Carolina

There is a parking lot connected to the Convention Center available at a first come first serve basis

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to keller@myscma.com

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