4th Annual Connect & Contract Summit: Fueling Growth Together

Legacy Sponsor

$20,000 for the Event
  • Investment in the future of Strategic Exceptions and all of its offerings including its SHE LEADS Awards Reception, an incorporated event
  • Use of the Business Service Center services and Professional Service Providers (PSPs) to support performance Contract bidding and servicing for matchmaking at the summit
  • Recognized as the Technology and Young Entrepreneurs Sponsor
  • Summit keynote and opening remarks
  • 4 All-Access passes for your team to both events, March 29-30th, 2026
  • The Sponsor will participate in interviews, fireside chats designed for their selected Executives with potential for 30-60 sec-commercial opportunities and other tech opportunities
  • VIP Passes for Two (2) represented businesses of your choice to the summit and the SHE LEADS awards reception and matchmaking participation
  • Summit presenter and speaker
  • Award presenter at the SHE LEADS awards reception
  • Prominent placement across all event marketing materials
  • Vendor table for matchmaking participation as a buyer

Queen Sponsor

$15,000 for the Event
  • This level enjoys exclusive recognition as the Premier Sponsor for Business Connections and is the sponsor of Business Readiness and Matchmaking
  • Official naming rights to matchmaking and readiness segment with signage
  • Summit Main Stage Speaker
  • Invitation only welcome reception with matchmaking vendors and buyers
  • Three (3) All-Access VIP passes for your team to both events, March 29-30th, 2026
  • Participate in the CEO Roundtable for top executives and decision-makers
  • Summit presenter and speaker
  • VIP Passes for One (1) represented businesses of your choice to the summit and the SHE LEADS awards reception
  • Vendor table for matchmaking participation as a buyer
  • Prominent placement across all event marketing materials

Bishop Sponsor

$10,000 for the Event
  • Two (2) all access VIP passes for your team and designated businesses to attend both days, March 29-30th, 2026
  • Sponsorship of the Young Entrepreneurs Workshop supporting development of ideas and resources to help young people shape and grow their businesses
  • Two passes to the SHE Leads Awards Reception on March 29, 2026
  • Direct 1:1 engagement with procurement-ready businesses
  • Networking with leaders while honoring women in trades and industries
  • Prominent placement across all event marketing materials
  • Vendor table for matchmaking participation as a buyer

Executive Sponsor

$5,000 for the Event
  • 1 VIP pass for March 29 SHE Leads Awards Brunch
  • Featured partner status at the reception
  • Speaking opportunity during the summit
  • Direct 1:1 engagement with procurement-ready businesses
  • Two (2) all access passes for your team
  • Logo and name featured on SE Business Service Center website
  • Inclusion in all event marketing materials and social media
  • Recognition as a Supporting Partner in summit promotions
  • Vendor table for matchmaking participation as a buyer