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.
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
| Are You a Consultant Working on Anti-Displacement Projects? |
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Consider our Consultant Showcase at the conference, a sponsorship opportunity designed to increase your visibility and connect you with small business leaders, advocates, and decision-makers. Benefits:
This opportunity is open to consultants sponsoring at $1,000 and above. Sponsoring consultants will also receive any additional benefits outlined in our sponsorship chart. |
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LEAD SPONSOR $25,000 |
PRESERVATION SPONSOR $15,000 |
EQUITY SPONSOR $10,000 |
INNOVATION SPONSOR $5,000 |
COMMUNITY SPONSOR $2,000 |
TRAVEL FUND SPONSOR $500+ |
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| Complimentary # of 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 | ||||
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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 |
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!”
If you have questions, please contact us at sban@umd.edu.