Marketing Opportunities

Align your business with the community through our marketing opportunities and position your business to engage with close to 1,000 businesses throughout the region.

Whether an ad in eNews or a top-level sponsorship, we offer a variety of opportunities that fit all types and sizes of businesses.

Your investment not only helps to advance your business, but also connects you to high-profile events with other businesses, critical resources information, and more.

Let us help you celebrate!

Schedule a Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking

A ribbon cutting is a ceremony marking the official opening of a new site, new leadership, recently remodeled or  renovated business, or anniversary milestone. Ribbon cuttings can either serve as a grand opening on a business’s first day of operation, or it can be weeks after a business’s soft opening.    

  • Visit from the Greater Mankato Ambassadors (committee of volunteers from over 40 local businesses)
  • The “BIG scissors” and ribbon
  • Promotional post on Greater Mankato Growth’s social media
  • Feature in the Minnesota Valley Business Magazine
  • Inviting local officials to your ribbon cutting (upon request)  

A business qualifies for a ribbon cutting with the Greater Mankato Growth Ambassadors if it has:  

  • Opened or started operation in the last 12 months
  • Recently expanded or moved to a new location
  • Remodeled or renovated its current location

Or if it is celebrating:

  • A milestone anniversary (5 years, 10 years, 25 years, etc.)
  • Groundbreaking or beginning construction
  • New leadership leading the organization  

A groundbreaking is a traditional ceremony to mark the first day of construction or renovation. 

Visit from the Greater Mankato Ambassadors (committee of volunteers from over 40 local businesses)

Promotional post on Greater Mankato Growth social media

Feature in Minnesota Valley Business Magazine

Gold shovels (upon request)

Inviting local officials to your groundbreaking (upon request)

You qualify for a Groundbreaking with the Greater Mankato Growth Ambassadors if your business is planning to break ground on a new building, start expansion, or renovation.

2023 Marketing Opportunities

Advertising & Promotions

A member mailing list includes an up-to-date list of mailing addresses (not emails) of all current member businesses or representatives (approximately 850 – 950). Good for one use only; prior approval of mailers is required. Mailers may include, but are not limited to, critical business or organization info, current events, hot marketplace topics. Political advertisements, talent, membership, or sponsorship solicitation is not allowed. GMG reserves the right to refuse any submissions.

Primary Contact List: $150

Purchase today.

To learn more, please reach out to Ines Wingert.

Promote your business and special offers in the Member-2-Member section of our eNews, emailed every Tuesday to approximately 2,500 member business representatives. Our eNews average open rate is 35% which is higher than the industry average.

eNews Ad: $85

  • Up to 75 words (including the title)
  • Link to your website
  • One image (700 x 300 pixels @ 72 DPI; JPG/PNG)

There is a limit of three consecutive ads from the same business. Political advertisements, talent, membership, or sponsorship solicitation is not allowed. GMG reserves the right to refuse any submissions.

Purchase today.

To learn more, please reach out to Ines Wingert.

The Greater Mankato Growth Online Business Directory is featured throughout our website. All levels of membership include a directory listing and customized business page, as well as a link to your website. The Business Directory receives over 1.5 million page views a year.

Main Page Ad: $150/month; $750/6 months; $1,599/1 year

  • Banner or square ad, each rotating with up to two other ads on the main page.

Category Page Ad: $100/month; $500/6 months; $1,000/1 year

  • Banner or square ad, each rotating with up to two other ads on one of the high-level category pages.

Sub-Category Page Ad: $75/month; $400/6 months; $1,000/1 year

  • Banner or square ad, each rotating with up to two other ads on one of the sub-category pages.

Purchase today.

Email us to learn more.

Sign up for a weekly Member Monday feature to get exposed to over 7,000 followers of the GMG Facebook page. Provide a short blurb about your business and we’ll share it along with a Member Monday graphic. The same week, we will share a post of your choice from your business’s Facebook page.

One Facebook Feature: $50

  • Sign up for three non-consecutive weeks and get all three for $100.

Political advertisements, talent, membership, or sponsorship solicitation is not allowed. GMG reserves the right to refuse any submissions.

Purchase today.

To learn more, please reach out to Ines Wingert.

Greater Mankato Growth members receive a premium discount for advertising in the annual Guide to Visiting and Living in Greater Mankato, displayed at Minnesota travel information centers, Greater Mankato high-traffic kiosks, events, hotels, and universities, as well as distributed to visitors and relocating residents. To learn more and to sign up, please contact Jordan Greer at The Mankato Free Press.

Included with Membership

Take advantage of the opportunity to share your business news on the Member News page on our website at no extra cost. By sharing business news stories, we lift up the visibility and awareness of a diverse scope of sectors and inform the public of the successes and advancements in our region. Business news may include, but are not limited to, press releases, company-wide news, and employee recognition.

Political advertisements, sales advertisements/promotions, talent, membership, or sponsorship solicitation is not allowed. GMG reserves the right to refuse any submissions.

Email us your Member News submissions.

Contribute as an author on the Greater Mankato Growth’s blog, which receives about 4,300 page views a month. Elaborate on current events or hot marketplace topics, send us your important messages for the local business community, and share your expertise for all to see.

Political advertisements, talent, membership, or sponsorship solicitation is not allowed. GMG reserves the right to refuse any submissions.

Email us your Member Guest Blog content.

Share your electronic coupons and offers with a variety of audiences at no extra cost: just log into the member portal and add your offerings to our website.

Member Events & Programs

Business After Hours, a series of monthly events, is a great opportunity for our members and their employees to connect and visit with one another in an informal atmosphere. These events are hosted by a different member business each month. Monthly hosts provide hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and entertainment, if desired. Projected attendance: 125

Presenting Sponsorship: $3,500

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo on a welcome sign on all events
  • Opportunity to speak at each event
  • Month of choice to host Business After Hours

Monthly Host: $1,000

  • Business name on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Social media and eNews promotion and coverage of the event
  • Opportunity to speak at the event
  • Attendee names provided after the event
  • Single-use mailing list provided to help advertise your event ($150 value)

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp.

The Advocacy Forum Series brings together compelling speakers and business leaders for a discussion of timely and relevant political and policy issues over breakfast or lunch. Sponsoring this event series puts your business in front of regional business leaders and elected officials. Projected attendance is 40-60 per forum.

2023 Schedule:

  • Two legislative forums (January & June)
  • One forum with state/regional expert(s)
  • GreenSeam Rural Forum Legislative Panel (December)

Series Sponsorship: $2,500

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Two complimentary tickets to each forum

Food/beverage Sponsorship: $250/event or equivalent in food and/or beverages for 40-60 people

  • Logo on promotional materials
  • One complimentary ticket to the sponsored forum

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Andy Wilke.

What’s Brewing? is a relaxed, interactive event series that brings together people who are kind of a big deal to discuss topics that impact our daily lives. Special guests include local government officials, industry experts, and other movers and shakers throughout the region. You won’t want to miss the chance to grab a brew (locally brewed beer in the evenings and favorite caffeinated beverages in the morning) and join us for these events. Topics may include What’s Brewing in Our Schools, What’s Brewing in Our Cities, or What’s Brewing in Healthcare. Projected attendance: 100 per event.

Series Sponsorship: $1,000

  • Logo on digital and printed promotional materials
  • Opportunity to plan, host, and develop individual events

Food/Beverage Sponsorship: $250/event or equivalent in food and/or beverages for 100 people

  • Logo on promotional materials

Sign up today.

The Annual Meeting brings together the business community as Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. shares the previous year’s accomplishments and celebrates the vision for the future. At this event, Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership, and GreenSeam recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership through service and contributed to the betterment of our community.  Expected attendance is 400, including area business leaders, dignitaries, and members of Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. boards of directors.

Presenting Sponsorship: $3,000

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo on event signage
  • One complimentary table of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during event program

Lunch Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Logo on digital and printed promotional materials
  • One complimentary table of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during event program

Event Sponsorship: $1,000

  • Logo on promotional materials
  • One complimentary table of 8

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp.

Greater Mankato on the Green is an annual tournament that provides a first-class opportunity for networking with more than 200 memeber businesses while enjoying 18 holes of golf.

Presenting Sponsorship: 2-year sponsorship at $2,500/year or $3,000/1 year)

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo on all tee and green sponsor signs
  • Welcome signage along Mankato Golf Club driveway
  • Tee box marker signage on men’s and women’s tees
  • Logo on parking lot clings near entry to the Clubhouse
  • One golf foursome and four spectator passes

Flag Sponsorship: $1,750 (2-year sponsorship at $1,750/year)

  • Logo on flags at each hole
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • One golf foursome

Golf Cart Sponsorship: $1,750

  • Logo on 75 carts used in the tournament
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • One golf foursome
  • One hole sponsorship

Beverage Cart Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Logo on beverage cart
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Opportunity to provide your own beverage cart
  • One golf foursome

After Golf  Social Sponsorship: $1,500
Post-tournament social, located indoors and on Clubhouse deck and seating area, near the 18th green. Sponsorship includes a live musician on the patio after the tournament.

  • Logo on window clings on Clubhouse windows and deck
  • Signage at seating area near 18th green
  • Opportunity to hang business banner on deck railing
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • One golf foursome and four spectator passes

R&R Station Sponsorship: $1,000

  • Sponsorship of the 10th tee refreshment building and patio area
  • Logo prominently displayed in the area
  • Logo on cart path decals around the area
  • Opportunity to hang banner around the refreshment building
  • Opportunity to feature vehicles or other equipment
  • Opportunity to play music from vehicles or other speakers in the area
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Four spectator passes for staff to network with golfers and spectators in the area

Snack Cart Sponsorship: $750

  • Logo n the golf cart stocked with snacks and water
  • Opportunity to drive the course and network with players while providing refreshments
  • Logo on select marketing materials
  • Two spectator passes

Box Lunch Sponsorship: $500

  • Logo on stickers on each lunch box
  • Opportunity to provide a promotional item in each lunch box
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Two spectator passes

Leaderboard and bar Sponsorship: $500

  • Logo on leaderboard
  • Logo on signage in the bar area
  • Opportunity to provide coasters and/or cups
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Two spectator passes

Driving range Sponsorship: $500

  • Logo on signage on the driving range
  • Logo on cart path clings around the driving range
  • Logo on select promotional materials
  • Two spectator passes

Hole Sponsorship: $375

  • Logo at designated tee or green
  • Business name on select promotional materials
  • Opportunity to promote your business and network with golfers
  • Opportunity to get a power golf cart for an additional $100

One Team of Four Golfers: $720

One Golfer: $180

Additional Spectator Passes: $40 ($20 for sponsors)
All spectators granted entry at 1 pm. Dinner included with the pass.

Each sponsor receives first right of refusal for the next year’s tournament.

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp or Shannon Gullickson.

The Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame is a premier business event and a time when Greater Mankato Growth, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership, and GreenSeam honor outstanding businesses, professionals, and organizations within the Greater Mankato community. Event sponsors support the growth of area businesses and receive exposure to more than 400 event attendees and thousands more via extensive pre and post-event promotion.

Presenting Sponsorship: $3,000/member or $4,000/non-member

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as presenting sponsor
  • Two complimentary tables of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during the event program

Dinner Sponsorship: $2,000/member or $3,000/non-member

  • Logo or business name on select digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as dinner sponsor
  • One complimentary table of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during the event program

Event Sponsorship: $1,500/member or $2,000/non-members

  • Logo on business name on select digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as event sponsor
  • One complimentary table of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during the event program

Video Sponsorship: $3,000 in-kind value for video production

  • Logo or business name on select digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as video sponsor
  • One complimentary table of 8 with premier placement
  • 30-second video during the event program

Table Sponsorship: $850/members or $950/non-members

  • Business name on event web page, program, and presentation at the event
  • One table of 8

Single ticket to the event: $85

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp.

Put your business in front of area’s current and emerging leaders by sponsoring Greater Mankato Leadership Institute, which has been offering a comprehensive leadership training with a personal, professional, and community focus for over 40 years.

Program Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Logo prominently recognized on Leadership Institute web page
  • Logo recognized on materials and signage used at every session
  • Logo recognized in Greater Mankato eNews and email communications with class members
  • Opportunity for remarks at opening session
  • Opportunity for remarks at graduation event in May
  • Opportunity to host a session at your business (space-permitting)

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Shannon Gullickson.

This program provides networking opportunities to professionals age 21-40 through a series of social, professional development, and community engagement events. Sponsoring Young Professionals put your business in front of more than 160 emerging community leaders, as well as thousands of individuals interested in developing, retaining, and connecting talent in our community.

Program Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Logo prominently recognized on all YP digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo in at least two editions of GMG eNews
  • Recognition at each event and YP Annual Meeting
  • Opportunity to speak at or host a YP event
  • Photos provided following the event

Event Sponsorship: $400/event or equivalent in food, beverages, or space for 50-70 people

  • Logo on event registration page
  • Recognition and opportunity for remarks at the event
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items or offers
  • Recognition at YP Annual Meeting
  • Photos provided following the event

YP Annual Meeting Sponsorship: $600 or equivalent in food, beverages, or space for 70-100 people

  • Logo on event registration page
  • Recognition and opportunity for remarks at the event
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items or offers
  • Photos provided following the event
  • Four complimentary tickets to the event (must be between ages of 21 and 40)

Holiday Party Sponsorship: $600 or equivalent in food, beverages, or space for 70-100 people

  • Logo on event registration page
  • Recognition and opportunity for remarks at the event
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items or offers
  • Recognition at YP Annual Meeting
  • Photos provided following the event (must be between the ages 21 and 40)

New Member Social Sponsorship: $300 or equivalent in food, beverages, or space for 30-50 people

  • Logo on event registration page
  • Recognition and opportunity for remarks at the event
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items or offers
  • Recognition at YP Annual Meeting
  • Photos provided following the event

Book Club Sponsor: $200 or 10 copies of a leadership/professional development book

  • Logo on event registration page
  • Recognition at the event
  • Opportunity to provide promotional items or offers
  • Recognition at YP Annual Meeting
  • Social media shoutout

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Crystal Olson.

The DEI Collaborative supports area leaders in developing the skills, mindsets, and networks needed to drive inclusive change for greater equity within their organizations.

Presenting Sponsorship: $5,000

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  • Opportunity to welcome participants and set up booth at opening and closing sessions
  • Three complimentary program registrations

Small Business Scholarship Sponsorship: $4,000*

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as Small Business Scholarship Sponsor
  • One complimentary program registration

*supports 50% scholarships for up to 10 small business participants

Supporting Sponsorship: $2,000

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as Supporting Sponsor
  • One complimentary program registration

Hospitality and Facility Sponsorship: in-kind

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as Hospitality and Facility Sponsor
  • Provides a meeting space, parking, and morning refreshments for all sessions, as well as lunch for the final session for 25 people
  • 50% off one program registration

Video Production Sponsorship: in-kind

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition as Video Production Sponsor
  • Provides promotional videos and other footage
  • 50% off one program registration

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Shannon Gullickson.

Professional Development Series typically consist of three to four workshops focusing on topics necessary to build upon one’s leadership skills as they boost their career to a new level.

Program Sponsorship: $2,000

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo on event signage
  • Recognition at every session
  • Opportunity for remarks at each session
  • Up to three registrations for the series

Host Sponsorship: $400 or equivalent in food, beverages, or space for a minimum of 20 people

  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Logo on event signage
  • Recognition at every session

To learn more, please reach out to Crystal Olson.

Sign up today.

Community Events & Programs

Put your business in front of a diverse audience at this family-friendly music series featuring local food and live music. Engage with over 700 attendees every week in the City Center, including business professionals, families, and area residents.

Presenting Sponsorship: $3,000 (2-year commitment)

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Banners displayed at each event
  • Opportunity to set up booth at each event
  • Opportunity to showcase corporate vehicle or trailer at each event

Event Sponsorship: $1,000/members or $1,500/non-members

  • Logo on digital and printed promotional materials
  • Banners displayed at each event
  • Opportunity to set up booth at each event

Supporting Sponsorship: $550/members or $800/non-members

  • Logo or name on promotional materials
  • Banners displayed at each event.

Food Vendor (Member-Exclusive): $400

  • Business logo/name on promotional materials
  • Opportunity to sell food at each event

General Booth: $250/member or $500 non/member

  • One booth at each event (no food distribution)

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp.

Put your business in front of thousands of attendees at this family-friendly social gathering featuring bold music selections and local food. Alive After 5 attracts business professionals, families, and area residents to the City Center on a weekly basis every August.

Presenting Sponsorship: $4,000/member or $4,500/non-member

  • Logo prominently recognized on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • Banners displayed at each event
  • Recognition at each event
  • Opportunity to set up booth at each event

Event Sponsorship: $1,000/member or $1,500/non-member

  • Logo on digital and printed promotional materials
  • Recognition at each event
  • Opportunity to set up booth and banner at each event

Supporting Sponsorship: $550/members or $800/non-members

  • Logo or name on promotional materials
  • Recognition at each event
  • Opportunity to set up booth and banner at each event

Food Vendor (Member-Exclusive): $400

  • Opportunity to sell food at each event (must not conflict with sponsor exclusivity)

General Booth: $250/member or $400/non-member

  • One booth at each event (no food distribution)

Sign up today.

To learn more, please reach out to Liz Sharp.

CityArt Walking Sculpture Tour, a program of City Center Partnership and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts, provides a year-round professional sculpture exhibit, featuring various styles, types, and sizes of sculptures, from a broad range of local, regional, national, and international artists.

Platinum Sponsorship: $2,500

  • Logo on plaque affixed to sponsor pedestal
  • Bold listing of business name in brochure (more than 7,500 copies)
  • Logo on all digital and printed promotional materials
  • 8.5 x 11″ framed image of your sponsored sculpture and display holding CityArt brochures
  • Sponsorship mention on CityArt Audio Tour

Bronze Sponsorship: $1,250

  • Logo on plaque affixed to sponsor pedestal
  • Listing of business name in brochure (more than $7,500 copies)
  • Business name on digital and printed promotional materials
  • 8.5 x 11″ framed image of your sponsored sculpture and display holding CityArt brochure
  • Sponsorship mention on CityArt Audio Tour

3-year sponsorship commitment: 10% discount on selected sponsorship rate.

For questions and to sign up for sponsorship, email Crystal Olson.

The Bonus Gift Card program provides an incentive for the community to show love and support for our local businesses in City Center Mankato and North Mankato.

Let It Glow, Kato! helps promote City Center Mankato and North Mankato by encouraging businesses to decorate for the holiday season.

To learn more about these City Center Partnership initiatives, email Crystal Olson.

The Mankato Marathon tradition started in 2010 with an amazing 2,200 runners. The ten-year anniversary was celebrated with 4,100 runners and more than 8.000 spectators. The event continues to continue to evolve as a Bold Race, Exceptional Place. In 2021, the runners represented 32 states with 78% residing in Minnesota, 61% women and 39% men, and the average age between 30 and 49 years. The Mankato Marathon, a Visit Mankato event, is held in October (October 20 – 21, 2023).

The Mankato Marathon offers a la carte sponsorship options, Expo booth options, and volunteers opportunities for the weekend.

Sponsor Benefits, Based on Level:

  • Logo on event signage (finish line, Expo, and more)
  • Logo on digital and printed promotional materials
  • 15-second promotion announced repeatedly during the weekend events (copy provided by sponsor)
  • Opportunity for one complimentary booth at the Expo
  • Complimentary entry into any Mankato Marathon event
  • Opportunity to provide items for the runners’ green goodie bags

To find out how your business can get involved or to learn more about the Mankato Marathon, email Joy Leafblad.

Celebration of Ag is an annual event that celebrates the success of agriculture and GreenSeam’s accomplishments of the year, all while offering a networking opportunity with key ag leaders in an informal atmosphere. Your sponsorship puts your business in front of leaders in the GreenSeam, as well as the general public, and supports GreenSeam’s mission to elevate our region as the world-class food and agribusiness epicenter.

Signature Sponsorship: $3,500

  • Co-branded full color can koozie (250 qty)
  • 30-second welcome message on the Jumbotron
  • Individual logo in the presentation
  • Logo on the event web page
  • Premier tent location
  • Logo on social media and gNews whenever possible
  • Social media highlight
  • Signage at the event
  • Premier logo placement in the electronic event program
  • Two complimentary tickets to the event
  • Additional recognition whenever possible
  • Scoreboard extra callout during the game

Food and Beverage Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Signage by entrance to the Dog Pound
  • Signage by the Dog Pound food and beverage area
  • Logo on social media and gNews whenever possible
  • Premier logo placement in the electronic event program
  • Business name on the event web page
  • Two complimentary tickets
  • Group signage at the event
  • Logo on the ISG Field scoreboard screen

Program/Table Sponsorship: $750

  • Logo on social media and gNews whenever possible
  • Premier logo placement in the program
  • Signage on tables in the Dog Pound
  • Name on the event web page
  • Two complimentary tickets
  • Group signage at the event
  • Logo on the ISG Field scoreboard screen

Pathway Sponsorship: $500

  • Logo on the pathway to the Dog Pound
  • Name on the event web page
  • Two complimentary tickets
  • Group signage at the event
  • Logo on the ISG Field scoreboard screen

Kids Activity Sponsorship: $500*

  • Use of two batting cages during the game
  • Name on the event web page
  • Two complimentary tickets
  • Group signage at the event
  • Logo on the ISG Field scoreboard screen

* Must provide an activity

General Sponsorship: $250

  • Business name on the event web page
  • Two complimentary tickets to the event

Complimentary Booth Setup for GreenSeam Investors:

  • Showcase your business at the event
  • 10′ x 10′ space in or adjacent to the Dog Pound.

Rural forum is GreenSeam’s premier annual reception and dinner event connecting public leaders and a wide range of attendees from the agricultural sector, such as producers, manufacturers, educators, researchers, and more. Your sponsorship puts your business in front of leaders in the GreenSeam and other attendees, and supports GreenSeam’s mission to elevate our region as the world-class food and agribusiness epicenter.

Presenting Sponsorship: $5,500

  • Opportunity to introduce keynote speakers
  • Logo prominently displayed in the presentation at the event
  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo in social media and gNews whenever possible
  • Social media highlight
  • Premier logo placement in electornic program
  • 12 complimentary tickets (2 reserved tables)
  • Additional recognition whenever possible
  • Opportunity to set up banners in the registration area

Dinner Sponsorship: $4,000

  • Logo on digital and printed marketing materials
  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo on the menu
  • Callout during program
  • Six event tickets (1 reserved table)
  • Opportunity to set up banners in the registration area

Reception Sponsorship: $4,000*

  • Logo on digital and printed marketing materials
  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo on signage on high top tables, near bars, and on drink tickets
  • 6 event tickets (1 reserved table)
  • Opportunity to set up banners in the registration area

* This sponsorship opportunity covers the cost of appetizers and drink tickets.

Student Sponsorship: $2,000

  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo in presentation, social media, and gNews
  • Logo on event signange
  • Two event tickets

Name Badge & Lanyard Sponsorship: $2,000

  • Logo on name badges and lanyards
  • Logo on evetn web page
  • Logo in presentation, social media, and gNews
  • Logo on event signage
  • Two event tickets

Program Sponsorship: $1,500

  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo in presentation
  • Two event tickets
  • Premier placement in the program

Table Sponsorship: $550

  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo in presentation
  • Two event tickets
  • Premier placement in the program
  • Logo on sponsored table(s)
  • Prominent seating for six attendees

Door Prize Sponsorship: $600*

  • Logo on event web page
  • Logo in presentation
  • Opportunity to draw winners at the event

* Must provide door prize (value $500+)

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