Sponsorships
Sponsor Packages Listed Below.
Our Vision:
To celebrate Black culture, community, and entrepreneurship, empowering individuals and fostering growth within the Capital Region.
Our Goal:
To provide a free and accessible experience for 3,500+ attendees, creating a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and celebration.
Your Impact:
By partnering with the Black Expo, you directly contribute to:
- Community Empowerment: Supporting local businesses, artists, and community organizations.
- Cultural Celebration: Showcasing the rich heritage and diversity of the Black community.
- Economic Development: Fostering entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for growth.
- Brand Visibility: Reaching a diverse and engaged audience through prominent event placement and marketing.
Dear Sponsors,
Thank you for your generous support of the Capital of New York State Black Expo! Your contribution is invaluable, and we appreciate your commitment to our mission.
*Payment Instructions:*
- 1. *Checks:* – Please make all checks payable to *Mahogany Connections*.
– To request an invoice, kindly email us at *cnysexpo@gmail.com*. - 2. *ACH Payments:* – We also accept ACH payments. Please request a W9 form by emailing the same address above.
- 3. *Mailing Address:* – The mailing address for sending checks will be included in the invoice upon request. Thank you once again for your support!
Best regards,
Management
Funding Needs:
Here’s a breakdown of our key funding needs, highlighting sponsorship opportunities:
Experience: $25,000
Description: Waiving the door fee for 3,500+ attendees ($6/person) ensures accessibility for the entire community.
Sponsorship Benefits:
- Prominent logo placement at entrances, event signage, and marketing materials.
- Recognition as the “Official Sponsor of Free Admission.”
Blue Bird Foundation Scholarship & Awards Luncheon Sponsor: $12,500
Description: Prominent logo placement at the Luncheon and Main Event.
- Community Awards (Recognize Excellence): $1,500
- Opportunity to present awards.
- Logo placement on signage and luncheon program.
Event Enhancements: $5,500
- Stage Letters (Elevate the Experience): $500
- Logo placement on stage monitor.
- Verbal acknowledgment during stage announcements.
- Pep Rally Merch (Ignite the Excitement): $700
- Logo placement on merchandise and distribution to attendees.
- Volunteer & Staff Support (Invest in Our Team): $1,100
- Branded t-shirts for volunteers and staff.
- Logo placement on t-shirts and recognition from the event team.
- Entertainment (Amplify the Celebration): $3,000
- Secure top-tier DJs and a dynamic host.
- Logo placement on stage monitor and verbal mentions.
Gold sponsorship: $2,500
Supposed Small Businesses to receive free booth