Sponsorship Opportunties

Creating impact together: Your support of the Alliance and its initiatives fuels community growth

Supporting local businesses, energizing downtown, building strong connections, and empowering entrepreneurs — these are just a few of the ways our events and initiatives make a lasting impact. But none of it would be possible without you. Your support fuels the success of our community, and we invite you to be part of something bigger. Explore the many ways you can get involved in our most exciting and influential events of the year.

Downtown

A thriving downtown is the heart of a strong community. Our organization is dedicated to fostering economic growth, vibrant public spaces, and a dynamic environment where businesses and visitors thrive. Your support helps fuel initiatives that make downtown a destination for all.

Public art and beautification

These efforts bring energy, identity, and a sense of place to our community. By investing in these initiatives, you help create welcoming spaces that inspire creativity, attract visitors, and enhance quality of life. Together, we can make our city more vibrant and inviting.

(These sponsorships include the following: Logo on printed materials, digital communication, social media events and posts; mention in press releases on the Alliance website, live remotes and ads; and recognition at the event with priority booth/table and/or public address option.)

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Susan Alexander via email here or call 765-319-0019.

Kokomo Sculpture Walk/Public Art Initiatives

A 2-year, mile-long public art exhibit along walking trails featuring 9 large sculptures by regional artists.

• Presenting Partner: $25,000

• Individual Sculpture: $2,000

Artist Alley

Annual outdoor exhibit featuring 16 art pieces with an opening reception during September First Friday.

• Presenting Partner: $5,000

• Exhibit Opening Reception: $1,000

• Individual Artist Piece: $100 (16 available)

Public Art and Architecture Tours

An artist-led downtown tour highlighting Kokomo’s growing public art collection, their importance, techniques and meanings as well as architecture and history with stops at DORA venues.

• Presenting Partner: $5,000

• Quarterly Sponsor: $1250 (4 available)

Keep Kokomo Beautiful

Beautification events with volunteers planting flowers all over the heart of Kokomo. Events include basket, annual, sidewalk garden and container planting.

• Presenting Partner: $5,000

• Volunteer Support, Promotion, & Equipment: $1,000 (3 available)

• Sidewalk Garden Club: $250 (40 available)

Downtown events

Events bring our downtown to life, creating energy, fostering connections, and supporting local businesses. From festivals to concerts and community gatherings, these experiences make our city a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Your support helps us continue hosting events that unite and inspire our community.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Susan Alexander via email here or call 765-319-0019.

First Friday

An arts-based evening downtown featuring venues, community booths and engaging activities on the first Friday of select months.

• Presenting Partner: $5,000 (SOLD)

Strawberry Festival

Kokomo’s summer kick-off celebration where 100+ volunteers serve 7,000 strawberry shortcake desserts. Guests enjoy vendors, live music, Artsapalooza Art Market and free art and kids activities.

• Presenting Partner: $6,000 (SOLD)

• Artsapalooza Art Market/Plein Air Paint Out: $2,500 (2 available)

• Dining Tent/Music Stage: $1,000 (2 available)

• Community Art/Kids Activity: $500 (6 available)

Downtown District Gathering

A quarterly gathering to tour downtown Kokomo. Connections, input, concerns and solutions are shared alongside light refreshments.

• Presenting Partner Quarterly District Gathering: $1,250

• Individual Quarterly Gathering Sponsor: $250 (4 available)

Chamber of Commerce

A strong business community is the foundation of a thriving local economy. The Chamber connects, advocates for, and supports businesses of all sizes, fostering growth and opportunity throughout our region. Your support helps us continue building a vibrant business environment where companies and communities succeed together.

Bowling for Business (NEW IN 2025!)

Networking meets friendly competition at Bowling for Business! This fun, fast-paced event brings local professionals together for an evening of team building, connections, and a little bit of bowling rivalry. Support this event to help strengthen business relationships in our community — one strike at a time!

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Butler via email here or call 765-319-3626.

Strike Sponsor – $1,500

• Naming rights to the event (e.g., “Bowling for Business Presented by [Company Name]”).

• Prominent logo placement on all event materials (banners, website, swag bags, email marketing, event signage).

• Featured company profile in the event program.

• Acknowledgment in all press releases, social media posts, and digital promotions.

• Option to speak at the event opening or closing.

• VIP seating and a reserved lane for the sponsor’s team.

• Complimentary registration for one team (includes everything for the team)

• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the event.

• First right of refusal for event in 2026

Spare Sponsor – $750

• Logo on event materials (flyers, website, swag bags, and social media).

• Recognition as a sponsor in the event program and during the event.

• Logo placement on bowling lane signs.

• Acknowledgment in the event’s opening remarks.

• Opportunity to provide promotional materials to participants.

Gutterball Sponsor – $250

• Logo on event signage, website, swag bag and social media.

• Recognition in the event program.

• Option to distribute company-branded giveaways at the event.

Lane Sponsor – $100

• Logo at one table for one lane

• Company name listed in program

Women’s Business Council’s Leadership Conference

Empowering women. Inspiring leaders. The Women’s Business Council Leadership Conference brings together professionals for a day of learning, connection, and growth. Your support helps provide valuable resources, mentorship, and inspiration for women in business, shaping stronger leaders and a more dynamic community.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Butler via email here or call 765-319-3626.

Signature Sponsor – $4,000

(Includes 8 tickets)

• Recognition from podium

• Logo included in the conference program

• Logo on the event website

• Recognition with logo included in e-newsletter

• Full-page ad in conference program

• Display company banner

• Welcome guests with a 3- to 5-minute speaking opportunity

• Company name on all social media marketing

• Table near registration

• Recognition before keynote speaker

• Branded sponsor logo placement in slides, hand-outs, and/or promotional materials

Keynote Speaker Sponsor – $2,500

(Includes 8 tickets)

• Recognition from podium

• Logo included in the conference program

• Company name on the event website

• Recognition with logo included in e-newsletter

• Half-page ad in conference program

• Introduce keynote speaker

Leadership Sponsor – $750

(3 available • Includes 2 tickets)

• Recognition from podium

• Logo included in the conference program

• Company name on the event website

• Recognition with logo included in e-newsletter

• Quarter-page ad in conference program

Women Empowerment Sponsor – $350

(2 available • Includes 1 ticket)

• Logo listed in the conference program

• Company name on the event website

Breakout Speaker Sponsor $100

(Limit 9)

• Logo displayed outside the breakout room

• Name announced at breakout introduction

Chamber Golf Classic

One of the Chamber’s most anticipated event of the year, the Chamber Golf Classic is the perfect blend of business and pleasure. The event offers a day of networking, friendly competition, and fun on the course. Sponsoring this event gives you an opportunity to connect with business and community leaders in a relaxed, engaging setting.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Butler via email here or call 765-319-3626.

Title Sponsor – $4,000

(Includes 2 tickets)

• Logo on website and all printed promotions

• Company banner displayed at event

• Recognition at the start of the event and awards

• Staffed hole sponsorship (premium placement)

• Entry for 2 teams (4 players per team, lunch included)

• Full list of players

• VIP parking for 2 cars

• First right of refusal for 2026 sponsorship

Lunch Sponsor – $2,500

(1 available)

• Logo on website and all printed promotions

• Company banner displayed at event

• Recognition at start of event

• Entry for 1 team (4 players, lunch included)

• VIP parking for 2 cars

• Logo on sticker on all lunch to-go containers

Eagle Sponsor – $1,500

(3 available)

• Staffed hole (premium location)

• Logo on all printed marketing materials

• Recognition at start of event and awards

• Entry for 1 team (4 players, lunch included)

Beverage Cart Sponsor – $1,000

• Company name on cart

• Recognition at the start of the event

• Lunch for 2

• Possibility of driving the cart

Snack Sponsor – $750

(2 available)

• Prime location on course to distribute snacks

• Recognition at the start of the event

• Company banner displayed at snack location

• Lunch for 2

19th Hole Sponsor – $550

(2 available)

• Key sponsors of the “after round party” (door prize area & food tables)

• Signage near clubhouse

• Recognition at start of the event

• Lunch for 2

Staffed Hole Sponsor – $450

(11 available)

• Option to staff a tee box or green on course

• 1 table and 2 chairs provided for you

• Signage with color logo provided

• Sponsor name included in event program

Annual Awards Celebration

The Chamber’s biggest night of the year, the Annual Dinner & Celebration brings together business and community leaders for an evening of recognition, inspiration, and connection. This premier event highlights the achievements of our business community and sets the stage for the year ahead. Sponsoring this event puts your business in front of key decision-makers.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Butler via email here or call 765-319-3626.

Executive Event Sponsor – $4,000

• Premium logo placement and recognition on all promotional material for event including Chamber website event page

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

• Two reserved premier tables with 8 seats each and branded signage

• Premium table placement at event

• Premium placement of company logo in event program

• Logo on rotating video display during cocktail mixer

• Opportunity for an on-stage role

• Opportunity to receive a list of all in attendance

• First right to refusal for 2026 Annual Dinner

Cocktail Mixer and Reception Sponsor – $3,000

• Exclusive drink named after your company at the event

• Exclusive signage for duration of cocktail mixer hour and signage on each cocktail bar throughout event

• Premium logo placement and recognition on all promotional material for event including Chamber website event page

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

• One reserved table with 8 seats and table signage

• Premium table placement at event

• Premium placement of company logo in event program

• Logo on rotating video display during cocktail mixer

Alliance Ally Sponsor – $1,750

(2 available)

• Premium logo placement and recognition on all promotional material for event including Chamber website event page

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

• One reserved table with 8 seats and table signage

• Premium placement of company logo in event program

• Logo on rotating video display during cocktail mixer

Business Champion Sponsor – $1,000

(4 available)

• Logo placement and recognition on material on the Chamber website event page

• Company logo in the event program

• Four event tickets

• Logo on rotating video display during cocktail mixer

Corporate Partner Sponsor – $650

(3 available)

• Logo placement and recognition in the annual celebration event program

• Recognition at event

• Two event tickets

Additional high-impact Chamber events

These events strengthen relationships, drive economic growth, and build a thriving business community. Sponsoring a Chamber event puts your brand in front of local professionals while demonstrating your commitment to the success of our community.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Courtney Butler via email here or call 765-319-3626.

Member Meetup Breakfast

$700 series or $200/event (6 available)

• Table at the check-in of the event

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at the beginning of the event

• Promotional materials at the event

• List of attendees after the event

Business Matters Luncheon – $500/event

(2 available)

• Table at the check-in of the event

• 3-minute speaking opportunity at the beginning of the event

• Promotional materials at the event

• List of attendees after the event

• Ticket to the luncheon

Young Professionals Network: Puzzles, Pies & Pints – $500

(1 available)

• Logo on the website and all printed materials

• 2-minute speaking opportunity

• Team included ($120 value)

HR Roundtable – $300/event

(2 available)

• Logo on website

• 2-minute speaking opportunity

• Table at the check-in of the event

Small Business of the Month – $1,200

• Logo placement on sign at each featured business

• Logo on all social media promotions

• Logo in newsletter when announcing SBOM

• Logo on e-blast when announcing SBOM

• Photo opportunity to come to the monthly winner

Inventrek

Inventrek Tech Park provides entrepreneurs, startups, and high-growth companies with the resources, connections, and space they need to succeed. By supporting Inventrek, you’re investing in the future of business and fostering a culture of innovation in our community.

The Drive, a ‘Shark Tank’-style competition

This competition gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their vision, gain expert feedback, and compete for resources to take their business to the next level. Sponsoring this event supports local innovation, helps launch new ventures, and strengthens our business ecosystem.

To secure one of these sponsorship opportunities, contact Caitlin Sheets via email here or call 765-319-3669.