Sponsorship
Sponsorship that funds scholarships, not overhead.
The chapter has no paid staff. After event costs, sponsorship dollars go directly into STEM grants, student scholarships, and ROTC support across North Carolina.
Why sponsor
What sponsorship actually buys
The right room
Chapter events draw the government and military professionals who actually shape requirements — not just the business development crowd.
Visible community investment
Your logo sits next to a program that put over $95,000 into North Carolina classrooms last year. That is a defensible community story.
Year-round presence
Annual sponsors are recognized at every luncheon, on the chapter site, and in the newsletter — not just at a single event.
Recruiting access
Career fair placement and direct access to transitioning service members and cleared professionals leaving the installation.
Small business friendly
Tiers start low enough that a five-person firm can participate meaningfully alongside prime integrators.
Clean ethics posture
Sponsorship buys recognition, never a speaking slot on a government panel. That boundary is what keeps government leaders attending.
Annual sponsorship
Sponsorship tiers
Annual sponsorships run the calendar year and cover recognition across every chapter event and channel. Amounts below are placeholders pending board approval.
Bronze
TBD / year
For small businesses and firms new to the chapter.
- Logo on the chapter website
- Newsletter recognition
- 2 luncheon seats per year
- Corporate member directory listing
Silver
TBD / year
The working tier for most mid-tier member organizations.
- Everything in Bronze
- Logo on event signage at every luncheon
- 6 luncheon seats per year
- Reserved table at one event
- Career fair table at the Innovation Summit
Gold
TBD / year
Top-tier recognition across the full chapter program.
- Everything in Silver
- Premier logo placement site-wide
- 12 luncheon seats per year
- Reserved table at every luncheon
- Premium exhibit space at IT Days and the Summit
- Named recognition on a scholarship or grant
Per event
Event and exhibitor opportunities
Not ready for an annual commitment? Individual events carry their own sponsorship and exhibitor packages.
Event sponsorships are a good first step for organizations testing whether the chapter audience is the right fit — and they credit toward an annual tier if you upgrade within the same calendar year.
| Opportunity | Event | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Luncheon table sponsor | Monthly luncheon | TBD |
| Speaker sponsor | Monthly luncheon | TBD |
| Exhibitor table | IT Days | TBD |
| Exhibit booth | Innovation Summit | TBD |
| Career fair table | Innovation Summit | TBD |
| Reception sponsor | Innovation Summit | TBD |
| Scholarship underwriter | Holiday social | TBD |