2026 Event Sponsorship Opportunities

RISE Conference - September 19, 2026

Exclusively for GPECC members, this full-day event is designed to help business owners grow and strengthen their business. It includes expert-led breakout sessions on essential topics, one-on-one appointments with consultants and bookkeepers, and access to valuable tools and resources.

Queer Holiday Market - November 22, 2026

This is a joyful celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity and entrepreneurship. This festive marketplace features LGBTQ+ artisans, makers, and small businesses offering unique, handcrafted goods perfect for holiday gifting.

Hero Awards Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor - $2,500

  • Eight tickets (table) to event

  • Bottle of bubbly at table

  • Two Pride raffle tickets

  • Listed as presenting sponsor in all online and print media

  • Social media postings and events as presenting sponsor

  • Listed as presenting sponsor at event

  • Opportunity to speak at event

  • Logo on event page on Chamber website

Gold Sponsor - $1,000

  • Two tickets to event

  • Logo on all online and print media

  • Listed as gold sponsor at event

  • Logo on event page on Chamber website

  • Group social media post recognizing sponsors

Platinum Sponsor - $1,500

  • Four tickets to event

  • Logo all online and print media

  • Listed as platinum sponsor at event

  • Opportunity to present award at event

  • Logo on event page on Chamber website

  • Recognized in newsletter with link

  • Social media post recognizing sponsorship

Rainbow Sponsor - $500

  • One ticket to event

  • Listed as rainbow sponsor in all online and print media

  • Listed as rainbow sponsor at event

  • Name on event page on Chamber website

  • Group social media post recognizing sponsors

queer summer market Sponsorships

Pride Partner – $1,500

  • Logo featured on event signage, promotional materials, and social media.

  • Complimentary booth space in a prime location.

  • Recognition in press releases and media outreach.

  • Logo placement on the Chamber website and event page with hyperlink.

  • Four Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket.

Queer Center Entertainment Lounge Partner - $1500

  • Logo featured on lounge signage, promotional materials, and social media.

  • Complimentary booth space in a prime location.

  • Recognition in press releases and media outreach.

  • Logo placement on the Chamber and Queer Center websites and event page with hyperlink.

  • Four Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket.

Cocktail Sponsor – $1,000

  • Logo included on event signage at the bars and promotional materials.

  • Logo on drink tickets.

  • Complimentary booth space.

  • Social media recognition.

  • Logo placement on event page with hyperlink.

  • Two Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket.

Dunk Tank Sponsor - $1.000 (one available)

  • Logo included on event signage at the dunk tank

  • Logo on promotional materials.

  • Complimentary booth space.

  • Social media recognition.

  • Logo placement on event page with hyperlink.

  • Two Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 2 raffle tickets.

Community Ally – $500

  • Name included on event signage and promotional materials.

  • Free booth space.

  • Social media recognition.

  • Name placement on the Chamber website.

RISE conference Sponsorships

Lunch Sponsor – $2,000 (1 available)

  • Sponsor the catered lunch for all attendees

  • Logo on lunch signage and food tables

  • Verbal recognition during lunch

  • Recognition in program, website, newsletter, and social media

  • Exhibitor table

  • 2 event passes

Workshop Sponsor – $1,000

  • Support the breakout training sessions

  • Logo displayed on breakout session room

  • Recognition in event program, website, and social media

  • Exhibitor table

  • 2 event passes

Resource Partner – $500

  • Support scholarships and materials for small business owners

  • Logo in printed program and website

  • shared table space for materials

  • 1 event pass

  • Social media mention before event

queer holiday market Sponsorships

Wellness Lounge Sponsor - $1,500

  • Logo featured on event signage and in Wellness Lounge, promotional materials, and social media.

  • Complimentary booth space in a prime location.

  • Recognition in press releases and media outreach.

  • Logo placement on the Chamber website and event page with hyperlink.

  • Four Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket

Holiday Lounge Partner – $1,500

  • Logo featured on event signage, promotional materials, and social media.

  • Complimentary booth space in a prime location.

  • Recognition in press releases and media outreach.

  • Logo placement on the Chamber website and event page with hyperlink.

  • Four Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket.

Cocktail Sponsor – $1,000

  • Logo included on event signage at the bars and promotional materials.

  • Logo on drink tickets.

  • Complimentary booth space.

  • Social media recognition.

  • Logo placement on event page with hyperlink.

  • Two Sponsor Packets which includes: 1 drink ticket, 1 food ticket and 1 Pride raffle ticket.

Community Ally – $500

  • Name included on event signage and promotional materials.

  • Free booth space.

  • Social media recognition.

  • Name placement on the Chamber website.

Annual Luncheon Sponsorship

Annual Sponsor - $2,500

  • Two tickets to each regular luncheon (Jan-May, Aug, Oct-Nov)

  • Logo all online and print media

  • Listed as sponsor at event

  • Opportunity to present at one luncheon

  • Logo on event page on Chamber website

  • Recognized in newsletter with link

  • Social media post recognizing sponsorship

  • Opportunity to put materials on the tables

  • 1 minute commercial during 30 second commercials