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