Help Keep Small Businesses in Place & Communities Strong!

SBAN relies on the generous support of our grantors, sponsors, and members to convene our network of small business anti-displacement advocates. This year, it is more important than ever to come together, strategize, and share knowledge about how to foster resilient small businesses and remain resilient in our work.

Your sponsorship of the 2025 conference will help SBAN produce the event and, through our travel fund, assist attendees who otherwise could not afford to join us. Help us continue our tradition of convening policymakers, nonprofit advocates, technical assistance providers, developers, financial institutions, scholars, and small business owners who are working to keep BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses thriving and in place.

What Do Attendees Say?

“I loved every minute of it! Well put together and thoughtful with the tools needed to run our businesses and nonprofit agencies.”

“I really enjoyed the keynotes and you all allowing different nonprofits to host workshops, everything was hands on and engaging. Having different perspectives on displacement and a diverse group of community members was awesome.”

“Everything was incredible! Quality of speakers, themes/content of sessions, networking with guests. The hotel accommodations and food were also superb. Great job on a very good conference.”

“The entire structure of the schedule was phenomenally well done. The length of each day was relieved by the long lunch break. Breaking the days up by having tours on the last day was smart. I loved the happy hour!”

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

LEAD SPONSOR

$25,000

PRESERVATION SPONSOR

$15,000

EQUITY SPONSOR

$10,000

INNOVATION SPONSOR

$5,000

COMMUNITY SPONSOR

$2,000

TRAVEL FUND SPONSOR

$500+

Complimentary Tickets 10 Tickets 8 Tickets 6 Tickets 4 Tickets 2 Tickets 1 ticket
Event Recognition Listed as sponsor of evening reception with logo recognition, acknowledgement in welcome remarks by SBAN director Listed as sponsor of one lunch break with logo recognition Listed as sponsor of one coffee break with logo recognition Listed as sponsor for transportation to mobile workshops
Logo Visibility Listed as Lead Sponsor with logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens

Listed as Preservation Sponsor with logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens

Logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens

Logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens

Logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens Logo on website, conference app, and on-site screens
On-Site Table Presence Lead sponsor signage at check-in table & a dedicated sponsor table Dedicated sponsor table

Social Media Recognition

Dedicated LinkedIn post and mentions in other social media 

Dedicated LinkedIn post and mentions in other social media

Social media acknowledgement Social media acknowledgement Social media acknowledgement Social media acknowledgement
Attendee Swag Items provided by sponsor Items provided by sponsor Items provided by sponsor Items provided by sponsor Items provided by sponsor Items provided by sponsor
Travel Fund Contribution 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund 10% of sponsorship goes to travel assistance fund

If you have questions, please contact us at sban@umd.edu.