Thrive Gala

The Party of the Year

No one does Christmas quite like Natchitoches. We soak up the joys of celebrating the season each year with our favorite annual events and hallmark traditions: first Saturday fireworks, the parade, the Christmas Gala, eggnog, and more.

The Thrive Gala is the preeminent Christmas Party of the season. Top business leaders, elected officials, and community supporters are cordially invited to attend the Thrive Gala Thursday evening, December 8th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Venue on Front Street. Experience the excitement of Christmas festivities in Natchitoches anew, with a night of decadent food, specially crafted cocktails and mocktails, and holiday entertainment. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on-of-a-kind auction packages, consisting of coveted experiences and items, silent auction style.

Fun Times While Fundraising

This Gala will be a festive opportunity to network and celebrate the season with your fellow Chamber members and dignitaries, all while supporting the mission of the Chamber to make the Natchitoches area a thriving business community.
 
Proceeds from this event will empower the work of the Natchitoches Area Chamber Foundation. The Chamber Foundation supports Chamber initiatives such as the Natchitoches Young Professionals, the A+ Coalition, and Leadership Natchitoches, all of which strengthen our community and its leaders and contribute to a stronger economy.
 
If you would like to contribute to the Gala with the donation of an experience or an item for the silent auction, please contact Nicolle Niette, Member Engagement Coordinator for the Chamber, at 318-238-1945 or email Nicolle for more information. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive plenty of recognition for your donation before, during, and after the event.

Included Tickets
 
Top-tier member businesses have a signature event credit included with their membership that can be applied to either the Best of Natchitoches Awards Luncheon or the Thrive Gala. The signature event credit is applied in the form of tickets to the event. To apply your credit to this event to reserve tickets for the Thrive Gala email Nicolle.

Ticket Packages

• Individual Ticket (By November 11) with Member Pricing - $75
• Individual Ticket (After November 11) with Member Pricing - $100
• Individual Ticket, Non-Member Pricing - $125
• Corporate Package with Twelve Tickets - $1,000

You won't want to miss out on the party that everyone will be talking about till well after the new year! Register before November 11th to access Early Bird pricing.
 

Sponsor This Event
Estimated Attendance: 300 Guests
 
Thrive Gala brings together top business leaders, elected officials, and community supporters for a night of festive celebration.
 
This is a fundraising event for the Chamber. Proceeds from this event will empower the work of the Natchitoches Area Chamber Foundation. The Chamber Foundation supports Chamber initiatives such as the Natchitoches Young Professionals, the A+ Coalition, and Leadership Natchitoches, all of which strengthen our community and its leaders and contribute to a stronger economy.
  Christmas Star Sponsor
$2,000 (Exclusive)

• Thrive Gala "Brought to you by" your company
• Pre and post event press releases sent including your company name
• Sponsor logo on printed Gala promotions
• Premier logo recognition on promotional emails and event website
• Premier logo recognition on printed event material, including event décor, program, event signage, and table tents
• VIP Lounge "Brought to you by" your company, with exclusive signage in the furnished lounge area, a bar cart for your private beverage station, a food and beverage attendant, and VIP badges for your invited guests
• Opportunity to provide swag to each attendee
• Opportunity to address the audience for up to 5 minutes at the Gala
• Four tickets to the event

Christmas Spirits Sponsor
$750 (Exclusive)

• Sponsor logo displayed on promotional materials including the event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Logo displayed on Christmas Spirits banner at the bar
• Opportunity to provide branded napkins, koozies, and cups at every bar
• Social media recognition
• Two tickets to the event

Seasons Greetings Welcome Sponsor
$750 (Exclusive)

• Logo displayed on Thrive Welcome Sign
• Opportunity to provide welcome swag and/or event souvenirs
• Sponsor logo displayed on promotional materials including the event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Social media recognition
• Two tickets to the event

Christmas Feast Sponsor
$500

• Sponsor logo displayed on promotional
• materials including the event program,
• event signage, and promotional pages
• on Chamber's website
• Logo displayed at food buffet and
• desserts table
• Social media recognition
• One ticket to the event

Glad Tidings Sponsor
$750

• Enhanced logo recognition on promotional materials including event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Logo recognition at silent auction table
• Recognized as event sponsor at the event
• Social media recognition
• Three tickets to the event

Christmas Carols Sponsor
$400 (Exclusive)

• Sponsor logo on promotional materials including the event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Logo displayed on banner at the DJ booth
• Sponsor name mentioned by DJ throughout the evening
• One ticket to the event

Mistletoe Sponsor
$500

• Logo on promotional materials including the event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Social media recognition
• Two tickets to the event

Silver Bells Sponsor
$350

• Sponsor name on promotional materials including the event program, event signage, and promotional pages on Chamber's website
• Social media recognition
• One ticket to the event

 Email Nicolle Niette to ask about sponsoring!
 

These Elegant Yuletide Eats Will Make You Savor The Sweetness Of The Season

Menu
Spicy Shrimp Remoulade on Molasses Buttered Toast
Lobster Profiteroles
Pecan-Crusted Chicken Satay
Large Charcuterie Display with Assorted Pickled Vegetables & Mustards
Various sausages, cured meats, smoked salmon & gravlox with accoutrement
Creole Stuffed Mushrooms
Havarti & Smoked Gouda Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Fried Bowtie Pasta
Assorted Quiche
Cranberry Brie Bites
White Bean Soup
Cajun Queso Dip with Fresh Flour Tortilla Chips
Cheese Display
Fruit Display

Desserts
Fudge
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce