Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for visibility? Sponsorships of our events highlight your company and its support of social responsibility. They also support our work and help us expand our services.

There are many sponsorship opportunities; keep scrolling down the page to see them all.

You must be a member to sponsor an event. If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, or want to sponsor an event, call Scott at 802-862-8347 or e-mail scottb@vbsr.org

Networking Get-Togethers

We hold 8-10 Networking Get-Togethers each year throughout the state. These casual events are a great way to network with other members and connect with the VBSR staff. They're hosted by a VBSR member and typically include:

• a presentation on a particular SR aspect of the host’s business
• a tour
• refreshments
• networking

You can also look into hosting a Networking Get-Together. Please contact Scott Buckingham at scottb@vbsr.org for details.

Sponsorship Details:

• Sponsor (limit of 8 per event)
  $200 inside Chittenden County
  $175 outside Chittenden County
  Includes:
  • 60 seconds to speak at event
  • logo and 75-100 word company description with link to sponsor's website on VBSR event webpage
  • name on invite to 1000 businesses, on displays at event, in press release

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, or want to sponsor an event, call Scott at 802-862-8347 or send him an email.

Spring Conference

With over 400 people attending, VBSR's annual spring conference is our biggest event of the year. The day-long conference is held in Burlington, VT, and is a great chance for our community of like-minded business people to come together and hear the latest on innovative SR business practices. The conference showcases cutting-edge, socially responsible ideas being implemented in companies throughout Vermont and the United States. Features include:

• Two keynote speakers
• 12-15 workshops
• Networking lunch and post-conference party

Interested in doing more than attending or sponsoring? You can also present as part of a workshop panel.

Sponsorship Details:

• Keynote Speaker Underwriter
  $2000
  Includes:
  • 2 free passes to conference
  • logo in brochure to 2000 businesses
  • mention as a sonsor of keynote address
  • free exhibit table (see below for table details)
  • company description, logo with link to sponsor's site on VBSR website
  • logo on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Lunch Underwriter
  $1000
  Includes:
  • 1 free pass to conference
  • logo in brochure to 2000 businesses
  • promotional opportunity on table plaques at lunch tables
  • short company description and logo with link to sponsor's site on VBSR website
  • logo on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Underwriter
  $1000 (VBSR Gold Members may upgrade to Underwriter Sponsor Level for $600)
  Includes:
  • 1 free pass to conference
  • logo in brochure to 2000 businesses
  • free display table (see below for table details)
  • short company description, logo with link to sponsor's site on VBSR website
  • logo on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Sponsor
  $500
  Includes:
  • name with link to sponsor's website on VBSR website
  • name in brochure, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Co-Sponsor
  $250
  Includes:
  • name with link to sponsor's website on VBSR website
  • name on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Workshop Sponsor (limit one per workshop)
  $250
  Includes:
  • name in brochure, on website, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
  Post-Conference Party Sponsor (limit one)
  $600
  Includes:
  
  • name in brochure, on website, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet

Other Options 

There are also a couple of high-visibility options that are a little different from sponsorships:

Exhibit Table
$350
Includes:

• 6x6 Table
• table set up in high traffic area
• One free conference pass

Silent Auction Donations
VBSR members and others may donate products or services to the VBSR-REF Silent Auction. The Auction supports VBSR's business education programs, and gives you a chance to display your goods and/or services to conference attendees. This annual fundraiser helps us expand our programs and keep attendance fees affordable.

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, or want to sponsor an event, call Scott at 802-862-8347 or email him at scottb@vbsr.org. 

Fall Conference

Our annual Fall Conference, held in southern VT, draws 150-200 people and gives members in southern Vermont a chance to come together and exchange knowledge and ideas. Features include:

• two keynoters
• 6 workshops
• VBSR's annual meeting
• Legislator of the Year Award
• plenty of networking opportunities

Interested in doing more than attending or sponsoring? You can also present as part of a workshop panel.

Sponsorship Details

• Underwriter
  $600
  Includes:
  • 1 free pass to conference
  • short company description and logo with link to sponsor's site on VBSR website
  • logo in brochure to 2000 businesses
  • free exhibit table
  • name on website, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Sponsor
  $300
  Includes:
  • name with link to sponsor's website on VBSR website
  • name in brochure, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet
• Co-Sponsor
  $150
  Includes:
  • name on VBSR website, on displays at event, in press releases, on flyer in participant packet.

Other Options 

You can also gain some visibility by buying a table:

Exhibit Table
$225
Includes:

• 6x6 table
• table set up in high traffic area
• 1 free conference pass

If you have any questions about any of these opportunities, or want to sponsor an event, call Scott at 802-862-8347 or email scottb@vbsr.org