March 6th - 10th, Washington, D.C.

America's SBDC Annual Leadership Summit

Become a Sponsor
Gain exposure, engage with decision-makers, and position yourself as a thought leader.
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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!

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

We thank the following partners for their commitment to America’s SBDC and their support of small businesses nationwide.

Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors

Sponsorship Package Includes

Brand Visibility

  • Event Webpage
  • Event Communications
  • Onsite Program
  • Onsite Signage

Event Engagement

  • Exhibit Opportunity
  • Networking at Breakfasts, Lunches, and Happy Hour

Post-Event
Engagement

  • Access to the event mailing list for follow-up communication with attendees afterward.

Pricing

Diamond

Meet & Greets
Speaking Opportunity (Lunch or Happy Hour)
Exhibit Table
Sponsor Attribution
Three full attendee registrations included.
*additional registrations can be purchased

$10,000

Opens Fall 2026

Platinum

Meet & Greets
Exhibit Table
Sponsor Attribution
Two full attendee registrations included.
*additional registrations can be purchased
 
 
 

$7,500

Opens Fall 2026

Marketing Opportunities

    • Logo placement on the event webpage, 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.
    • 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

Additional Notes

    • Sponsorship fees include two full attendees. Additional personnel cost is $450 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.

Networking Opportunities

    • Tuesday, March 9th, Breakfast /Sponsor Meet & Greet
    • Tuesday, March 9th, Luncheon
    • Tuesday, March 9th, Evening Reception *subject to change
    • Wednesday, March 10th, Breakfast /Sponsor Meet & Greet
    • Wednesday, March 10th, Luncheon

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.

Contact

April Youngblut

Main sponsorship contact
(703) 408-5403
april@americassbdc.org