Cheers to 20 Years of Empowering Women in Business - (November 2, 2023)
We will kick off the nearly year-long celebration with a cocktail party on Thursday, November 2, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Montante Cultural Center at Canisius. We encourage all past and current clients, class facilitators, staff, and board members to join in on the celebration as a sign of unity, support, and recognition of their contribution and the community that’s been built because of the Center.
Ways to get involved
Reception Sponsor
$1,250 (Limited to Two Sponsors): Opportunity to speak at 5:15 PM, six tickets, logo on all event materials, website listing, half-page ad in the program, and dedicated social media posts.
Champagne Toast Sponsor
$875 (Exclusive): Acknowledgment and one-minute speaking slot before the toast, four tickets, logo on all event materials, and website listing.
Food and Beverage Sponsor
$750 (Exclusive): Signature drink named after the sponsor, prominent event signage, four tickets, logo on all event materials, and website listing.
Basket Raffle Sponsor
$750 (Exclusive): Program listing, logo/web on all baskets, event signage for the Basket Raffle.
Table Sponsor
$250 (15 Available): Logo on cocktail rounds and program listing.
Sign Sponsor
$250 (15 Available): Logo on event signage and pre-show PowerPoint, program listing.
To Become a Partnering Sponsor Please Contact
Executive Director Sara Vescio, vescio11@canisius.edu
Sip & Shop Excursion - (March 2, 2024)
Join us in celebrating local women-owned small businesses during Women’s History Month for our very first Sip & Shop Excursion! To imagine this super unique event think about combining a tour group with networking, with a sip & shop event and a cash mob – sounds fun, right?! The group will start at the WBC for a reception, then travel together in provided transportation to a circuit of women-owned businesses. The Saturday afternoon will provide refreshments, comradery, shopping local, supporting women, and most of all – fun!
Ways to get involved
Transportation Sponsor
$1,850 (Exclusive): Logo on all materials, website listing, logo on the bus and speaking opportunity at the welcome reception.
Pre-Event Reception Sponsor
$1,500 (Exclusive): Logo on all materials, website listing, acknowledgment and speaking opportunity at the reception.
Food and Beverage Sponsor
$750 (Limited to 6): Logo displayed at each shopping stop.
Giveaway Bag Sponsor
$550 (Exclusive): Logo on bags.
To Become a Partnering Sponsor Please Contact
Executive Director Sara Vescio, vescio11@canisius.edu
IGNITE AWARDS LUNCHEON - (May 10, 2024)
There is a real need for the business community in WNY to come together to celebrate and support women-owned businesses. Whether you come for the inspiration of the honorees’ success stories or the networking opportunity — this is one event you don’t want to miss! The energy will be palpable, and meaningful connections will be made by all, as this very unique event will match up attendees at the tables with potential clients, partners and/or mentors.
Ways to get involved
Gold Sponsor
$2,500 (Limited to 2): Prominent placement of logo on all marketing materials for the event, website listing on event page with link to company website, half-page ad in program, vendor table, six luncheon tickets, and a speaking opportunity in one of the WBC’s group programs.
Silver Sponsor
$1,000 (Limited to 6): Logo on all materials, website listing, quarter-page ad in the program, four luncheon tickets, and a vendor table.
Bronze Sponsor
$500 (Limited to 6): Website listing, logo and name in the program, two luncheon tickets, and a vendor table.
Program Listing
$125: Logo and company name listed in the program.
