Transform your revenue-generating, social responsibility and procurement efforts into a powerful force for social change.

Become an annual or event sponsor who supports minority-owned businesses as you meet your diversity & inclusion, procurement, and corporate social responsibility goals and help to promote economic growth in underserved communities.

Become a Sponsor Now

WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR SPONSORSHIP

Our annual business and community initiatives bring together 1000s of MBEs from across the globe where business relationships are cultivated. When you partner with us, you get:

  • A structured program to assist in meeting your Corporate Social Responsibility and DEI goals
  • Access to and increased visibility in global markets
  • An avenue to provide technical assistance for small businesses and job training for individuals
  • A consistent pipeline of diverse businesses that can fulfill corporate procurement needs
  • A network of trained business experts
  • A pipeline for sub and prime contractors
  • Contractor mentorship program

Together, we can build an equitable and sustainable future for all.

Empower Minority Business Enterprises

Provide them with access to financing, contracts, and resources to create jobs in their communities and build capacity for long-term success.

Connect Corporations, Government & MBEs

Connect corporations, minority businesses, government, state, nonprofits, and local agencies to foster relationships, economic development, and community development.

Support Underserved Communities

Provide underserved communities with programming and services designed to uplift underserved communities, close the income gap, and promote social equity.

If you would like to sponsor our initiatives, check out our annual and event sponsorship packages below. You can select your preferred sponsorship package, complete the registration form, and then finally submit your payment to be confirmed as a sponsor. If but would like to customize a sponsorship package, please reach out to us to discuss further.

 

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Equity & Inclusion Sponsor

$100,000.00 for the Year
  • Customized programming - Design and execute a plan of action to meet your supplier diversity needs
  • Scholarships and Grants - Sponsor two $5000.00 scholarships for LSF Second-Chance Program
  • Scholarships and Grants - Sponsor $5000.00 Annual Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses
  • Special events - Annual Business Summit (2 tables and keynote speaker)
  • Special events - The Lewis Simmons Foundation Job Fairs & ongoing job readiness programming
  • Special events - Annual Golf Outing (4 foursomes)
  • Special events - A vendor table and speaking opportunity at all events
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - WVON Chicago Women’s Perspective Radio Show advertisements and guest
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - “Terrie Talks Tea” Virtual Talk Show guest
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Promotion of your company as an IL MBDA sponsor
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Branding on all social platforms, website, and event marketing materials
REGISTER

Capacity Building Sponsor

$50,000.00 for the Year
  • Customized programming to specifically meet your supplier diversity needs
  • Scholarships and Grants - Sponsor one $5000.00 scholarships for LSF Second-Chance Program
  • Scholarships and Grants - Sponsor $5000.00 Annual Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses
  • Special events - Annual Business Summit (1 table and guest speaker)
  • Special events - The Lewis Simmons Foundation Job Fairs & ongoing job readiness programming
  • Special events - Annual Golf Outing (2 foursomes)
  • Special events - A vendor table and speaking opportunity at all events
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Branding on all social platforms, website, and event marketing materials
REGISTER

Small Business Grant Sponsor

$25,000.00 for the Year
  • Grants - Sponsor Two Annual Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses
  • Special events - Annual Business Summit (1 table and guest speaker)
  • Special events - The Lewis Simmons Foundation Job Fairs & ongoing job readiness programming
  • Special events - Annual Golf Outing (1 foursome)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Branding on all social platforms, website, and event marketing materials
REGISTER

Second-Chance Scholarship Sponsor

$10,000.00 for the Year
  • Grants - Sponsor one $5000.00 scholarships for LSF Second-Chance Program
  • Special events - The Lewis Simmons Foundation Job Fairs & ongoing job readiness programming
  • Special events - Annual Golf Outing (1 foursome)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Branding on LSF website and event marketing materials
REGISTER

2024 BUSINESS SUMMIT: “A Clean Energy Future” SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Clean Energy Title Sponsor

$7500 for the Event
  • VIP Reception Sponsor
  • 4 guests
  • Event Premier Speaker
  • Vendor Table
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Logo on all marketing materials (IL MBDA website, event emails & social media - includes a designated link to the URL of your choice, where applicable)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Promotion of your company as an official event sponsor
REGISTER

Capacity Building Sponsor

$5000 for the Event
  • Event Speaker - Opening Remarks
  • 3 guests
  • Vendor Table
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Logo on all marketing materials (IL MBDA website, event emails & social media - includes a designated link to the URL of your choice, where applicable)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Promotion of your company as an official event sponsor
REGISTER

Technical Assistance Sponsor

$2500 for the Event
  • Luncheon/Event Speaker
  • 2 guests
  • Vendor Table
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Logo on all marketing materials (IL MBDA website, event emails & social media - includes a designated link to the URL of your choice, where applicable)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Promotion of your company as an official event sponsor
REGISTER

Equity & Inclusion Sponsor

$1000 for the Event
  • Vendor Table
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Logo on all marketing materials (IL MBDA website, event emails & social media - includes a designated link to the URL of your choice, where applicable)
  • Marketing and Brand Exposure - Promotion of your company as an official event sponsor
REGISTER

Vendor Table Sponsor

$500 for the Event
  • Vendor Table
REGISTER