Sponsor a Program

Invest in Small Business Development

The strongest corporate partners in The Council network don't just source from small businesses, they invest in making those businesses stronger. Program sponsorship is how that happens.

What You're Funding

What program sponsorship supports

The Council's development programs range from $95 workshops to $5,000 university executive education partnerships. Most of this programming is funded by corporate sponsors, because the best outcomes happen when corporations have a stake in the success of the businesses they'll eventually source from.

Capacity-building workshops that prepare SBEs for larger contracts

Strategic planning programs that help business owners set and pursue growth targets

University-partnered executive education programs, where corporate sponsors often fund individual SBE enrollment

Annual conference programming that brings together hundreds of SBEs and corporate partners

RING meetings and local networking events across the three-state region

What You Get

The return on sponsorship investment

Sponsorship at The Council is not a charitable contribution. It's a business investment with a measurable return. When you fund SBE development, you're building the capacity of businesses that may become your suppliers, partners, or collaborators. You're also building visibility and credibility within The Council network.

Priority access to sponsored SBEs for sourcing conversations
Brand visibility at events and in member communications
Demonstrated commitment to supplier diversity that supports ESG and DEI reporting
Preferred access to staff for introductions and sourcing support
Invitations to exclusive corporate sponsor roundtables and events