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Opportunities to Do Business with the Robins Regional Chamber

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Chamber Luncheon Catering Solicitation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Catering Opportunities –

  • Robins Regional Economic Outlook Luncheon, May 17, 2023
  • Past Chairman Luncheon, June 14, 2023
  • Robins Regional Housing Outlook Luncheon, August 3, 2023

The Robins Regional Chamber is committed to ensuring our members have equal access to opportunities to grow their business.

The Robins Regional Chamber is soliciting proposals from Chamber members who may be interested in providing catering services for various luncheons in 2023.  These events are high-profile luncheons that create opportunities for attendees to network with your peers and gain perspective from local leaders through briefings and panel discussions.

Catering Agreements may be terminated by either party provided 30 days written notice is given.

Please see individual event details below.  Individual event sponsorship consideration is available as trade for a discount applied to catering cost and will be weighed in our final catering decisions.  If that is of interest to you, please include that information in your proposal(s).

Please provide a complete proposal that includes:

  • At least 1 sample menu per event bid
  • Per person luncheon pricing (including all taxes, fees, and gratuities)
  • Linen rental pricing (if applicable)

We may select one caterer for all three luncheons or separate caterers for each event so please submit proposals for each event individually to adurham@robinsregion.com.  The submission deadline for proposals is Friday, March 31, 2023.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Aura Lee Durham at adurham@robinsregion.com or 478-922-8585.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Aura Lee Durham
COO, Robins Regional Chamber

ROBINS REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON, MAY 17, 2023

The Economic Outlook is designed to provide businesses with an in-depth look at regional trends so they can make informed decisions about their operations and investments in the Robins Region. The Chamber Outlook series serves as an invaluable tool for local business owners who are looking to gain insight into the region’s business climate and what opportunities may lie ahead in terms of future growth.

Lunch begins at 11:30 am at the Cary Martin Conference Center in the Sonny Watson Health Pavilion (233 N Houston Road). Projected Audience: 125-250 attendees for each program, comprised of business and community leaders, elected officials, and base personnel.

Two Lunch Buffet lines are required. Buffet lines may be staff or attendee served, but catering staff is required to remain onsite throughout the event and event tear down.
The buffet should consist of at least one main entrée, a two to three side dishes, dessert, sweet/unsweet tea, and water.

The caterer will provide linens for the catering buffet tables, and attendee tables (72” Diameter rounds, seating 8).

It will be the responsibility of the selected caterer to provide all serving pieces and utensils, disposable plates, cups, napkins, plastic ware, and ice as needed. The caterer is responsible for set up of the catering station, busing of tables after the event, and disposal of trash following the event (dumpsters are available onsite).

Set up for the event is scheduled by event. Generally, set up is the afternoon/evening prior to the luncheons. Linens are required to be delivered to the event venue prior to set up.

PAST CHAIRMAN LUNCHEON, JUNE 14, 2023

Each year, we invite our Past Chairs of the Robins Regional Chamber Board of Directors to a luncheon to honor and thank them for their service to the community.  At this luncheon we provide an update on current Chamber programs and areas of work in order to gain insight and advice from prior Chairs.

Lunch begins at 11:30 am at the Chamber of Commerce office (1228 Watson Blvd) Projected Audience: 25-35 attendees, comprised of business and community leaders.
Buffet lines may be staff or attendee served, and catering staff is not required to remain onsite throughout the event or tear down following event.

The buffet should consist of at least one main entrée, a two to three side dishes, dessert, sweet/unsweet tea, and water.

It will be the responsibility of the selected caterer to provide all serving pieces and utensils, disposable plates, cups, napkins, plastic ware, and ice as needed. The caterer is responsible for set up of the catering station.

Set up for the event is immediately prior to the event.

ROBINS REGIONAL HOUSING OUTLOOK LUNCHEON, AUGUST 3, 2023

The Housing Outlook is designed to provide businesses with an in-depth look at regional trends so they can make informed decisions about their operations and investments in the Robins Region. The Chamber Outlook series serves as an invaluable tool for local business owners who are looking to gain insight into the region’s business climate and what opportunities may lie ahead in terms of future growth.

Lunch begins at 11:30 am at the Cary Martin Conference Center in the Sonny Watson Health Pavilion (233 N Houston Road). Projected Audience: 125-250 attendees for each program, comprised of business and community leaders, elected officials, and base personnel.

Two Lunch Buffet lines are required. Buffet lines may be staff or attendee served, but catering staff is required to remain onsite throughout the event and event tear down.
The buffet should consist of at least one main entrée, a two to three side dishes, dessert, sweet/unsweet tea, and water.

The caterer will provide linens for the catering buffet tables, and attendee tables (72” Diameter rounds, seating 8).

It will be the responsibility of the selected caterer to provide all serving pieces and utensils, disposable plates, cups, napkins, plastic ware, and ice as needed. The caterer is responsible for set up of the catering station, busing of tables after the event, and disposal of trash following the event (dumpsters are available onsite).

Set up for the event is scheduled by event. Generally, set up is the afternoon/evening prior to the luncheons. Linens are required to be delivered to the event venue prior to set up.

THE DEADLINE for submission of catering proposals is 12:00 noon, Friday, March 31, 2023.