Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships
Position your brand as an industry leader in front of hundreds of business owners, regional leaders, and decision-makers. Maximize your reach through premier event branding, speaking opportunities, and VIP exposure.
Sponsorship Tiers & Investment
Position your company in front of hundreds of business owners, decision-makers, and corporate leaders at Kentucky's premier small business event.
Ultimate Sponsor
The primary marquee partnership for the expo. Gives your brand maximum exposure across all marketing assets, stage presentations, and main event areas.
- Naming rights & premium logo placement across all promotional materials
- Keynote address or prominent speaking opportunity on the main stage
- Prime double-booth space in high-traffic center area
- Full-page feature in digital and printed expo prospectus & program
Executive Engagement Sponsor
Designed for brands wanting direct access to business owners, C-suite executives, and B2B buyers in exclusive, focused settings.
- Sponsorship of executive networking sessions & VIP lounge
- Opportunity to address business leaders during exclusive functions
- Premium exhibit space location
- Logo placement on all high-level marketing & digital collateral
Pavilion Sponsor
Own an entire designated industry hub on the show floor. Provides total industry exclusivity and high branding presence in your sector.
- Exclusive branding over a major exhibition zone (e.g., Tech, Finance, Operations)
- 100% industry category exclusivity on the floor
- Prominent booth space directly inside your sponsored pavilion
- Dedicated digital spotlight email sent to registered attendees
Premium Experience Sponsor
Enhance attendee engagement by sponsoring interactive zones, lounges, or special activations throughout the expo center.
- Custom-branded experiential activation area for attendees
- High-visibility signage and digital promotions throughout the venue
- Complimentary exhibitor booth included
- Inclusion in all pre-event press releases and social media campaigns
Hallway Activation Sponsor
Capture 100% of foot traffic as attendees navigate through entryways, corridors, and high-density concourses.
- High-impact floor graphics, banners, and hallway branding
- Direct lead generation opportunities at main concourse touchpoints
- Prominent logo placement on venue map and digital guide
- Standard exhibitor booth included
Brand Visibility Sponsor
Focused on high-frequency visual exposure. Ideal for businesses looking to build strong brand recognition among attendees.
- Logo placement on attendee lanyards, tote bags, or badges
- Digital banner placement on event app and official website
- Standard exhibitor booth space
- Recognition during opening remarks and general sessions
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Exclusive host of the official networking cocktail hour, placing your brand front-and-center during the evening's premier social hour.
- Exclusive naming rights & branding for the cocktail reception
- Opportunity to give welcome remarks to attendees and speakers
- Custom cocktail/drink tickets featuring your company logo
- Prominent signage throughout the reception area
Red Carpet Sponsor
Create memorable photo opportunities while getting permanent brand placement across social media and media coverage.
- Logo featured prominently on the official Red Carpet step-and-repeat backdrop
- Branded photo booth / video station integration
- Logo included on digital photo delivery links sent to attendees
- Social media tag inclusion across post-event media wrap-ups
Community Partner
Demonstrate commitment to regional economic growth, mentorship, and local entrepreneurship support.
- Recognition as an official community supporter of local small business
- Standard exhibitor booth space
- Logo listed in official program and website partner section
- Group shoutouts across event social media channels
Workshop Sponsor
Align your company with education, professional development, and thought leadership by sponsoring an expert breakout workshop.
- Exclusive branding for a designated educational workshop session
- Opportunity to introduce the workshop speaker or present a brief opening
- Distribution of branded materials directly to session attendees
- Logo featured on workshop schedule boards and online agendas
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We work with corporate partners to tailor activations to fit specific marketing goals and budgets.
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