Sponsorship
Keeping the light burning bright.Choose from one of the sponsor levels below, or contact us for more information. Scroll down or swipe up to see more options.
Session
$200
- As one of 5 Session Sponsors, you’ll enjoy:
- Logos on the VendRaleigh Illuminate website, plus multiple sponsor shout-outs on social media
- Social media promotion – Videos, events, links…whatever you’d like featured. 2+posts
- Inclusion in our coveted Swag Bag
- Multiple event-day mentions (“Breakout 1, sponsored by YOUR BUSINESS”)
Table
SOLD
- As the one and only Table Sponsor, you’ll enjoy:
- Logos on the VendRaleigh Illuminate website, plus multiple sponsor shout-outs on social media
- Your logo or business information as part of each table centerpiece, with the option to leave contact info
- Social media promotion
- Inclusion in our coveted Swag Bag
- Event-day mentions & thank you
Partner
$125
- Illuminate Partners will have a one-time opportunity to be featured in a Vend Raleigh event email, sent to our entire email list.
- Simply provide your logo, a brief message, and social media / web links, and we’ll let you know when your sponsor spotlight is scheduled.
- (This is a steal! Only 6 available.)
Swag
$20
- Vend Raleigh Swag Bags are one of the attendees’ favorite things about Illuminate! Promote your business via a unique swag bag item.
- Our attendees love coupons, offers, samples, and trinkets – be creative!
- All Swag Bag proceeds will directly benefit this year’s non-profit organization.
- You’ll receive more information about where to send your swag bag items once you register.
Grand
SOLD
- The Grand Sponsor is highest level of sponsorship available for Illuminate, and is a key partner in helping us deliver a successful, productive event. The Grand Sponsorship includes:
- Ownership of the main meeting room and entry space – add promotional items at each attendee’s seat, include information or freebies at the check-in table, in the bathroom, etc. Be creative!
- Opportunity to speak for 5 minutes after the official Welcome to help kick off Illuminate.
- Exclusive – logos on the Step and Repeat banners, which are featured on Vend Raleigh and other participants’ social media
- Two free attendee tickets
- Logos on the VendRaleigh Illuminate website, plus multiple sponsor shout-outs on social media
- Social media promotion – Vend will pull from your existing content, or use new content as you prefer.
- (Videos, events, links…whatever you’d like featured. 4+ posts)
- Inclusion in our coveted Swag Bag
- Multiple event-day mentions
- Use the space how you’d like: hold a raffle & collect entries, decorate, offer samples & giveaways…get creative!
- Book table participation (optional)
Lounge
SOLD
- The Lounge Sponsor is the one and only Lounge Owner for the entire conference! Networking breaks, snacks and lunch will all feature the lounge space, and it’s yours to decorate. The Lounge Sponsorship includes:
- Logos on the VendRaleigh Illuminate website, plus multiple sponsor shout-outs on social media
- Social media promotion – Vend will pull from your existing content, or use new content as you prefer.
- (Videos, events, links…whatever you’d like featured. 4+ posts)
- Inclusion in our coveted Swag Bag
- Multiple event-day mentions
- Use the space how you’d like: hold a raffle & collect entries, decorate, offer samples & giveaways…get creative!
- Book table participation (optional)
“My favorite part was meeting all the other ladies! I get inspired when I see strong, motivated women. And then for them to be so kind and encouraging, it blessed me tremendously.”
- Rachael Smith
