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Business Leadership Circle

Craven Community College has always had a dynamic and productive relationship with area businesses and industry. The college promotes workforce development and training to build a strong regional economy, while also giving students the academic resources to transfer to a university. The Craven Community College Foundation underwrites scholarships for deserving students and other vital college programs.

Students at Craven Community College benefit from our up-to-date learning facilities and equipment. Career-ready graduates improve business productivity, and classroom programs can be designed for specific employer needs. Contributions made through membership in the Business Leadership Circle support these efforts.

The Business Leadership Circle provides businesses and industry with an opportunity to participate in the dynamic educational environment that has been created within Craven Community College. The Business Leadership Circle is the link between the Foundation and the business community.

Members of the Business Leadership Circle are asked to make a three year contribution commitment to the Foundation by choosing among three levels of support given annually.

Members of the Business Leadership Circle

Commitment Levels

Diamond Circle - $5,000

  • Presenting sponsorship designation for one of the CCC Foundation’s signature events. Choices include: Annual Scholarship Dinner (2012) or Community Fabric Awards (2013).
  • Prominent recognition of your corporate contribution by logo, published at least five times a year and distributed to every household in Craven County. (300,000 annually).
  • Prominent recognition as a Diamond sponsor in all printed marketing materials.
  • Prominent recognition as a Diamond sponsor of the Foundation’s signature event, the Community Fabric Awards. 12 Tickets.
  • Prominent recognition and an invitation to the annual “President’s Breakfasts” with other business and industry leaders.
  • Prominent business recognition displayed in the Brock Administration Building.
  • Prominent recognition and invitations to join major donors at college special events.
  • Participation in business information exchange forums.
  • Recognition on the college’s web site.

Platinum Circle - $3,000

  • Recognition of your corporate contribution by logo, published at least five times a year and distributed to every household in Craven County. (300,000 annually).
  • Recognition as a Platinum sponsor in all printed marketing materials.
  • Recognition as a Platinum sponsor of the Foundation’s signature event, the Community Fabric Awards. 10 Tickets.
  • Recognition at and invitation to the annual “President’s Breakfasts” with other business and industry leaders.
  • Business recognition displayed in the Brock Administration Building.
  • Recognition and invitation to join major donors at college special events.
  • Participation in business information exchange forums.
  • Recognition on the college’s web site.

Gold Circle - $1,000

  • Recognition of your corporate contribution by logo, published at least five times a year and distributed to every household in Craven County. (300,000 annually).
  • Recognition as a Gold sponsor in all printed marketing materials.
  • Recognition as a Gold sponsor of the Foundation’s signature event, the Community Fabric Awards. 8 Tickets.
  • Business recognition displayed in the Brock Administration Building.
  • Invitation to join major donors at college special events.
  • Recognition on the college’s web site.

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Members of the Business Leadership Circle

Diamond Sponsor(s)

Ward and Smith



Platinum Sponsor(s)

Coastal Carolina Health Care
Weyerhaeuser

Gold Sponsor(s)

First Citizens Bank


Contact Information

Suzanne Gifford, Executive Director
Craven Community College Foundation
800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-7351
giffords@cravencc.edu