Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are an excellent way to improve your own business prospects as well as to promote your commitment to Buffalo Niagara. Our sponsors are recognized for their investment to make Buffalo Niagara a better place to live, work and do business, so sponsorships are advertising, publicity, high profile brand association and an investment in the region's future, all rolled into one.
Please consider sponsoring one of the events or programs listed below to generate additional financial resources needed to deliver real public policy changes that will lead to a more business-friendly atmosphere in the region. With a diversity of quality events, we have sponsorship opportunities that can meet the goals and budget of every organization. Your investment will pay dividends for your business, help us achieve our mission, and enable us to produce these events and programs for our members.
To become a sponsor, contact an Investor Relations Representative today:
Megan Burns-Moran 541-1703 mbmoran@thepartnership.org
Mary Burnett 541-1721 mburnett@thepartnership.org
Sponsorship Opportunities Include:
15th Annual Golf and Tennis Outing
12:30-7:30 p.m., July 28, 2008 at Brierwood Country Club
A premier networking and sporting event, the 14th Annual Golf Outing and, new for 2007, Tennis Tournament! A popular event, 2006 was a full sell-out. Includes lunch, golf or tennis, cocktails, sit-down dinner and plenty of relaxed networking, plus raffle and silent auction items. Unique and varied sponsorship opportunities available.
Buffalo Bills - Taste of the Season
5:30-8:30 p.m., August , 2008, Jim Kelly Club at Ralph Wilson Stadium
This event is one of our most popular, where guests mix and mingle with the full roster of the Buffalo Bills players and coaches, and local business owners and representatives. Kicking off the Buffalo Bills season, proceeds benefit the Food Bank of WNY. Includes food from favorite area restaurants, top shelf bar, martini bar and valet. Unique and varied sponsorship opportunities available.
Insights – CEO Silent Auction
Live bidding opens at 4:00 p.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. at BuffaloNiagara Partnership, April 3, 2008
New Event – “Network with the Best” This is an opportunity for the business community to receive a mini-mentorship opportunity. Gain guidance on starting your own business or jump starting a career by bidding on Buffalo’s best business minds.
Networking With a Twist Series – 2007/2008
5:30-8:30 p.m., September 20th, November 8th, January 10th, March 13th, April 24th at Various Venues
The most popular networking event series, the Twists gather a wide variety of current and prospective members providing business-to-business contact opportunities, information exchanges, and a basis for building strong business relationships. These events each attract an average of 200 guests.
Movers & Shakers Series 2007/2008
8:00-9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Partnership Knox Room
Hosted by President & CEO Andrew J. Rudnick, this series of 10 events gives our members an exclusive chance to discuss key regional issues in an intimate setting with those on the inside. Attendance at each session has been limited to 35 Partnership members, and response over the past four years has been overwhelmingly positive. Sponsorship opportunities include the most comprehensive promotional reach-outs of all Partnership events.
2008 HobNob
5:30-8:30 p.m., February 26, 2008, BlueCross BlueShiled
The Partnership is excited to present the second HobNob – a sell-out in 2007! - an evening of fun, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres – and of course the best in “hobnobbing.” Join the Partnership’s board of directors, members, community business leaders and volunteers for the highest-end networking opportunities in town. Includes beer, wine and hearty hors d’oeuvres. Sponsorships are ideal for those looking to market to a wide variety of business people and organizations.
2008 Government Affairs Series
Times, dates and venues TBA
With the Public Officials & Staff Reception, Buffalo Niagara Night in Albany, Legislative Lunches and Congressional Briefings, this series hosts a full room at each event. Guests interact with key political players and decision-makers as well as Partnership business members, board members, and other community leaders. Sponsorships vary from series to individual event levels and offer promotional opportunities directly to local, state and federal public officials and staff.
2008 Issues Summit
Save the Date: May 15, 2008
Attracting more than 300 Buffalo Niagara business executives from owners to CEO’s and HR directors to managers, the Issues Summit has become a premier Partnership and regional event. Includes local and national experts in candid discussions on the issues affecting Buffalo Niagara businesses today, breakfast with the State of Business Address, and lunch with keynote.
Honoring Excellence and Annual Report to Members
June 3, 2008 Venue TBA
With 250 guests and growing, this high profile breakfast hosts one of the widest cross-sections of the region’s business owners and executives. Includes plenty of networking, sit-down breakfast, valet, KeyBank Small Business Awards, members recognition awards, and regional presentation.
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