Feb 7th - 11th, Arlington, VA
America's SBDC Annual Leadership Summit
Become a Sponsor
Gain exposure, engage with decision-makers, and position yourself as a thought leader.
The sponsorship package is designed for America’s SBDC Annual Leadership Summit, which will feature over one hundred leaders from America’s SBDC network, serving nearly one million clients across all states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The event will showcase best practices for supporting entrepreneurs, facilitating resource access, building partnerships, and strengthening the network’s leadership capacity.
Given the importance of this gathering and the presence of key decision-makers, the sponsorship package provides a valuable opportunity for organizations to gain visibility, connect with influential leaders, and establish themselves as thought leaders within the SBDC community.
If you have any specific questions about tailoring or promoting this sponsorship package or if there’s anything else you need assistance with, please let us know!
Sponsorship Package Includes
Brand Visibility
- Brand and messaging will be included on the event webpage.
- Exposure to event email marketing.
- Recognition through onsite signage and collateral.
Event Engagement
- Brand recognition at the most attended meeting events.
- A 10-minute keynote address to America's SBDC State and Associate State Directors. This could occur at their opening happy hour, luncheon or evening reception.
Networking
Opportunities
- A table at Tuesday & Wednesday breakfast area to facilitate networking and interactions with all attendees.
Thought
Leadership
- The opportunity to host a roundtable or panel discussion with an SBDC representative. This allows the sponsor to share expertise on a subject important to their organization and SBDCs, providing thought leadership to the attendees.
Post-Event
Engagement
- Access to the event mailing list for follow-up communication with attendees afterward.
Pricing
Platinum
Just the session, meet & greets, and sponsor attribution
$7,500
up to 4 available
Maximize Your Exposure
Marketing Opportunities
- Logo placement on the event webpage, on the attendee registration site, in registration confirmation emails, in onsite signage, in membership meeting
- 250 words in email marketing or graphic placement (png).
- PPT slide ad or message to attendees to be displayed at Membership Meeting Tuesday
- A 30–to 60-second video or commercial will be played at the Membership Meeting on Tuesday and included in email marketing and the webpage.
- Messaging or ad to be placed in onsite agenda flier, ½ page ad 7” wide by 4” tall.
- We are also happy to distribute your collateral at registration if you would like. We need these by Monday evening.
- The option is on one high boy or 6 ft table on Tuesday & Wednesday morning at breakfast.
Additional Notes
- Sponsorship fees include two full attendees. Additional personnel cost is $150 pp. Personnel attending just a session are welcome to come at no charge.
- Chairs or stools will be provided with your table of choice.
- Wifi will be provided on the property in the event space.
- Feel free to bring additional pop-up banners to be placed at your table or in the event pre-function space for additional branding exposure.
- Optional reserved seating at Tuesday luncheon
Networking Opportunities
- Monday, February 9th, Happy Hour TBD
- Tuesday, February 10th, Breakfast /Sponsor Meet & Greet
- Tuesday, February 10th, noon Luncheon
- Tuesday, February 10th, 6 pm Reception
- Wednesday, February 11th, Breakfast /Sponsor Meet & Greet
Note: If you have a targeted list of networks you want to connect with, please let us know before the meeting so we can do our best to make introductions onsite.
Travel Set-up
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Breakdown Itinerary
Please note that the agenda is subject to change.
We encourage you to visit this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Monday, February 9th
Arrive, check-in, and connect with staff to give your handout for registration.
4:30-5:30 pm
Tentative Happy Hour
Tuesday, February 10th
6:45 am
Meet & Greet set-up
7-8:30 am
Breakfast and Meet & Greet with attendees.
Optional to attend the sponsored session.
12-1:30 pm
Lunch with Attendees
Optional to attend the sponsored session.
6-7 pm
Reception
Wednesday, February 11th
7-8:30 am
Breakfast and Meet & Greet with attendees.
Optional to attend the sponsored session.
Lunch on your own.
Optional to attend the sponsored session.
Depart
Contacts
April Youngblut
Main sponsorship contact
(703) 408-5403
april@americassbdc.org
Brett Thibodeau
Event registration or onsite/technical support
(254) 285-9241
brett@americassbdc.org
Gretchen Kuhsel
Signage, website, collateral
gretchen@americassbdc.org
Kelly Flint
Onsite Registration
(703) 928-1355
kelly@americassbdc.org