Event & Initiative Sponsorship
Sponsor a specific BBN event or initiative and see your support show up in a clear, community-facing way—strengthening visibility, vendor experience, and access.
How Event & Initiative Sponsorship Works
Event and initiative sponsors support a specific part of BBN’s work—like a visibility event, a cohort enhancement, or tools that keep resources accessible year-round. We’ll confirm fit, deliverables, and recognition details after you submit your interest.
Choose a Sponsorship Area
Business Ascend Sponsorship
Sponsor cohort enhancements, tools, and readiness support that help businesses strengthen systems and prepare for growth.
Core Support Sponsorship
Strengthen year-round support like Vendor Support and resource tools that reduce barriers and keep help accessible.
Economic Visibility Program Sponsorship
Sponsor visibility-focused events and experiences that help businesses get seen, supported, and connected in community.
Sponsorship Areas & What They Support
Explore the focus areas below to see what your sponsorship can support and how recognition works.
What your sponsorship supports: cohort enhancements that strengthen business readiness and long-term sustainability across the Pilot Cohort and Expansion Cohort.
Sponsorable focus areas (examples):
Workshop/session support (training delivery, guest facilitation)
Cohort tools & materials (workbooks, templates, learning supports)
Business readiness resources (systems, compliance, operations)
Software/tools that support business systems (as appropriate)
Cohort milestone support (graduation showcase, visibility moments, as appropriate)
Recognition (examples): Website recognition + sponsor thank-you; optional mention in cohort updates (as appropriate).
What your sponsorship supports: year-round navigation and tools that reduce barriers and keep support accessible.
Sponsorable focus areas (examples):
Vendor Support (intakes, navigation, referrals, readiness support)
Resource Library tools/upgrades (keeping resources accessible year-round)
MN Black Business Roundtable (community convening and info-sharing)
Systems Change & Policy Translation (implementation improvements that strengthen delivery)
Directory & Calendar support (platform upkeep and access, as appropriate)
Recognition (examples): Website recognition + periodic sponsor roundups; optional mention tied to resource updates (as appropriate).
What your sponsorship supports: visibility-focused events and experiences that help Black-owned businesses get seen, connect with customers, and build community support.
Sponsorable events (examples):
Food Truck Fridays (20-event series) — community visibility + vendor experience across the season
BBN Business Fair — signature vendor experience + promotion
National Night Out — neighborhood connection + community turnout
Sponsorable focus areas (examples):
On-site vendor support and event flow (check-in, wayfinding, volunteer support)
Vendor amenities and experience upgrades (water, seating, supplies, hospitality)
Promotion and community outreach that drives turnout (as appropriate)
Event materials and visibility elements (signage, maps, program materials, as applicable)
Media/storytelling support (photos/video, recaps, highlights)
Recognition (examples): Website recognition + event thank-you mention; sponsor logo on applicable event materials/signage; recognition may be applied across the series and/or select dates depending on the sponsorship package.
Ready to Sponsor an Event or Initiative?
Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll follow up with options, deliverables, and next steps.
Prefer email? Email us with subject “Event/Initiative Sponsorship Inquiry”