We’ll help you raise your company’s profile and boost your business. Place your brand in front of Allen County’s business community by sponsoring a GFW Inc. event or publication.
Signature Events
Our biggest event of the year, the GFW Inc. Annual Meeting celebrates the accomplishments of the past year and looks toward a vibrant future in Allen County. Be there as we announce the winners of our Chairman’s Award, the Swagger Award, the Legislator of the Year Award, and the Small Business of the Year Award. With time for networking, Q&A sessions about bold projects, and a pep-rally vibe, our Annual Meeting is an inspiring evening for all who love our community.
Projected attendance: 600
All sponsorships include a VIP table for eight (8) at the event, promoting your organization (excludes Table Sponsor).
Diamond Sponsor: $10,000 (Sold Out)
Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Logo included on event webpage
- Logo included with all event promotions
- Logo on printed material
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Gold Sponsor: $4,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Silver Sponsor: $3,000
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Bronze Sponsor: $2,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Entertainment Sponsor: $1,500
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
Photo Sponsor: $1,500
- Provide the backdrop for our photobooth
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
Table Sponsor: $1,000
- Recognition at event
Single Ticket: $75 investor / $125 future investor
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at 260-203-5721 or jgunn@gfwinc.com.
Tee it up to build relationships and promote your business! If you’re looking for a creative way to reach Allen County executives, our tournament provides a unique opportunity for budgets of all sizes. Don’t miss your chance to take part!
Projected Attendance: 200
All sponsors are invited to provide promotional items in the gift bags given to all attendees.
Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Logo included on event webpage
- Logo included with all event promotions
- Logo on printed material
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Golf Ball Sponsor: $4,000
- Company logo on golf balls put in gift bags
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Lunch Sponsor: $3,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo displayed at lunch buffet
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Breakfast Sponsor: $3,000
- Logo displayed at breakfast buffet
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Beverage Cart Sponsor: $3,000
- Drive a beverage cart delivering snacks and drinks to golfers
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
- Company logo on awards
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Skill Hole Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo sign at the tee box
- Company name included on event webpage
- Interact with golfers on the course
- Verbal recognition at event
Hole Sponsor: $800
- Logo sign at the tee box
- Company name included on event webpage
- Interact with golfers on the course
- Verbal recognition at event
Foursome: $700 investor / $1,000 future investor
Single Golfer: $200 investor / $350 future investor
Ticket to awards luncheon: $20
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at 260-203-5721 or jgunn@gfwinc.com.
Mix and mingle as we celebrate the season at the business community’s signature holiday gathering! Your brand can be part of the festivities as a crowd of hundreds enjoys an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and networking. Plus, Leadership Fort Wayne participants are honored as they complete their program.
Projected Attendance: 500
All sponsorships include a VIP table for eight (8) at the event, promoting your organization.
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Logo displayed at event
- Logo included on event webpage
- Logo included with all event promotions
- Logo on printed material
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Cranberry Chiller: $5,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Copy of attendee list after event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
Cup of Cheer: $3,000
- Signage at bar
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
- Social media post, with sponsor tagged
All the Trimmings: $2,000
- Signage at food stations
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
Entertainment Sponsor: $1,500
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
Photo Sponsor: $1,500
- Provide the backdrop for our photobooth
- Logo displayed at event
- Company name included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition at event
Sugar Plum: $1,000
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo on printed material
- Verbal recognition at event
Single Ticket: $50 investor / $75 future investor
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at 260-203-5721 or jgunn@gfwinc.com
For more information on Signature Events or to sponsor, contact Jenna Gunn at (260) 203-5721 or jgunn@gfwinc.com.
Networking Events
Professionals flock to our Meet Me @ 5:05 and virtual Zoom into Networking events! Build brand awareness as attendees build professional connections.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Logo displayed at event
- Logo included on event webpage
- Logo included with all event promotions
- Verbal recognition at event
- Banner ad in one monthly email
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name included on event webpage
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
Single Ticket: $20 investor / $40 future investor
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at jgunn@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
Put your company on the agenda as area CEOs and community leaders present what’s new and what’s next at these small, private gatherings.
Date: 3x per year
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests at one event of sponsor’s choice
- Company name and/or logo included in promotions and on webpages for all three events
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at all three events on printed and
electronic program materials - Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at all three events
- Promotional table to network and display information at all three events
- Banner ad in one monthly email
Supporting Sponsor: $2,000
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at event on printed and electronic program materials
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at one event of choice
- Promotional table to network and display information at one event of choice
Table Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at selected event on printed and electronic
program materials - Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at one event of choice
Single Ticket: $30 (investors only)
For more information, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
For more information on Networking Events or to sponsor, contact Jenna Gunn at (260) 203-5721 or jgunn@gfwinc.com.
Advocacy Events / Publications
Before each legislative session, we host a preview of the issues highlighted in our Legislative Agenda. In addition, northeast Indiana’s state legislators will be invited to speak about topics they plan to address in the upcoming legislative session.
Projected Attendance: 150
All sponsorships include a VIP table for eight (8) at the event, promoting your organization.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Banner ad in GovConnect e-newsletter
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Supporting Sponsor: $2,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Table Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
Single Ticket: $30 for GFW Inc. investors and Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana members
For more information, contact Melissa Beber at mbeber@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5738.
We host a mid-session Third House Forum to update investors on key legislation that affects the business community. Northeast Indiana’s state legislators will report on their activity at the Statehouse.
Projected Attendance: 150
All sponsorships include a VIP table for eight (8) at the event, promoting your organization.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Banner ad in GovConnect e-newsletter
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Supporting Sponsor: $2,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Table Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
Single Ticket: $30 for GFW Inc. investors and Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana members
For more information, contact Melissa Beber at mbeber@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5738.
At the end of each legislative session, we host a Legislative Wrap-Up to discuss the ups and downs of the past session. Attendees enjoy breakfast with our state legislators and learn how the General Assembly’s decisions impact their business.
Projected Attendance: 150
All sponsorships include a VIP table for eight (8) at the event, promoting your organization.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Banner ad in GovConnect e-newsletter
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Supporting Sponsor: $2,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
Table Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo displayed at event
- Verbal recognition at event
Single Ticket: $30 for GFW Inc. investors and Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana members
For more information, contact Melissa Beber at mbeber@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5738.
This premier print piece provides investors and legislators a list of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s broad policy positions on local, state, and federal issues, and our key legislative priorities for the year. The agenda is shared directly with government officials, investors, and community leaders throughout the year.
One-Page Promotion: $5,000
- Provide a one-page ad for the Legislative Agenda, distributed at all legislative events
- Verbal recognition at Legislative Preview, Third House Forum, and Legislative Wrap-Up events
- Company name included on all legislative event webpages
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
- Logo on the back page of the Legislative Agenda
- Verbal recognition at Legislative Preview, Third House Forum, and Legislative Wrap-Up events
- Company name included on all legislative event webpages
For more information, contact Melissa Beber at mbeber@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5738.
The GovConnect weekly e-newsletter covers local, state, and federal news stories that matter to the business community. The e-newsletter is sent out every Friday to about 3,300 contacts which include GFW Inc. investor members, elected officials, and key community leaders.
GovConnect One-Week Banner: $500
GovConnect Five-Week Banner: $2,250
- Email banner artwork should be submitted as a .jpg or .png file
- Size of 800 pixels wide, 200 pixels tall (artwork will scale to fit various device sizes)
- Investor is responsible for providing artwork
- Political messages, invitations to non-GFW Inc. events, and disparaging content will not be accepted
- Additional restrictions apply
For more information, contact Melissa Beber at mbeber@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
Throughout the year, we host unique events including:
- Luncheons with Legislators – Special listening sessions for legislators–particularly from the federal level–where business leaders can discuss pressing issues.
For more information on Advocacy Events/Publications or to sponsor, contact Melissa Beber at (260) 203-5738 or mbeber@gfwinc.com.
Signature Programs
Showcase your brand with the community leaders of tomorrow! For more than 40 years, Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) has trained emerging and seasoned leaders to embrace our community through civic engagement and leadership. More than 1,400 alumni have gone on to impact the community as mayors, judges, business executives, and more.
Program Length: 9 months
Tuition: $2,000 for GFW Inc. investors / $2,400 for future investors
Program Day & Designated Seat Sponsorship: $4,900
- Tuition and a guaranteed seat and for one company employee (the sponsor selects the candidate, and they bypass the LFW selection process)
- Recognition during each program day on printed and electronic program materials
- Opportunity to speak for 15 minutes at the start of one program day, and attend for the day
- Sponsor recognition during LFW graduation proceedings at the annual Alumni Breakfast
Designated Seat Sponsorship: $3,900
- Tuition and a guaranteed seat and for one company employee (the sponsor selects the candidate, and they bypass the LFW selection process)
- Recognition during each program day on printed and electronic program materials
- Sponsor recognition during LFW graduation proceedings at the annual Alumni Breakfast
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Seat Sponsor: $2,000
- Create a more inclusive future for our community where people from all backgrounds are provided opportunities to drive positive change
- Tuition and a guaranteed seat for one participant (chosen by GFW Inc. staff and DEI partners or the sponsor for company employee; bypasses LFW selection process)
- Recognition during each program day on all printed and electronic program materials
- Sponsor recognition during LFW graduation proceedings at the annual Alumni Breakfast
Program Day Sponsor: $1,500
- Marketing, promotion, and brand engagement with 50+ leaders who represent some of the top companies and organizations in our area
- Recognition during one program day of choice on printed and electronic program materials
- Opportunity to speak for 15 minutes at the start of one program day, and attend for the day
- Sponsor recognition during LFW graduation proceedings at the annual Alumni Breakfast
For more information, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
Showcase your brand and build relationships with a growing group of 1,400+ leaders at this exclusive breakfast that celebrates the impact of Leadership Fort Wayne alumni and marks the graduation of this year’s class.
Date: November
Projected Attendance: 200
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests
- Company name and/or logo included in all event promotions and on event webpage
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at event on printed and electronic materials
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at event
- Promotional table to network and display information at event
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name and logo included on event webpage
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at event on printed and electronic materials
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at event
Single Ticket: $30
For more information, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
Help us roll out the welcome mat! With the Onboard Fort Wayne program, you can make a great first impression with an ideal audience: professionals and their families who are new to the community and looking to build their best lives here in Allen County.
Onboard Fort Wayne is designed to help newcomers get plugged into the community so local companies can retain top talent. This program is built around three components: welcome events, “Navigators” who help newcomers on a one-on-one basis, and online resources.
Program Title Sponsor: $5,000
- Company logo included on all printed and electronic program/event promotions
- Company logo included on Onboard Fort Wayne webpage
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpages for all events
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at all social events/tours on printed and electronic program materials
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests at one event/tour of choice
- Tickets for four (4) guests to attend socials OR two (2) guests to attend behind-the-scenes tours
- Promotional table to network and display information at Quarter 2 event
- Sponsor recognition during the GFW Inc. Annual Meeting
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Company logo included on Onboard Fort Wayne webpage
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests at selected event
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at selected event on printed and electronic program materials
- Tickets for four (4) guests to attend selected social/tour
- Sponsor recognition during the GFW Inc. Annual Meeting
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at selected event on printed and electronic program materials
- Tickets for four (4) guests to attend selected social/tour
“Mad About Fort Wayne” Sponsor: $500
- Opportunity to include promotional items in newcomer experience boxes; quantity and frequency dependent on enrollment
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at event(s) on printed and electronic program materials
- Tickets for two (2) guests to attend one social/tour of choice
Onboard Fort Wayne events and behind-the-scenes tours are open to the public; however, program enrollment and pairing with a Navigator is only available to GFW Inc. member companies and their new employees. Eligible individuals can join the program by completing the interest form at OnboardFW.com.
For more information, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
The GFW Inc. Women’s Network aims to connect, inspire, and empower women through a series of high-impact events and programs. Showcase your brand with this growing group of emerging and seasoned leaders during any of six events throughout the year.
Program Title Sponsor: $5,000 (Sold Out)
- Company logo included on all printed and electronic program/event promotions
- Company logo included on Women’s Network webpage
- Eight (8) complimentary Women’s Network memberships running Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at all six events on printed and electronic
program materials - Speaking opportunity – welcome guests at one event of choice
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at all six events
- Promotional table to network and display information at all six events
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
- Company logo included on Women’s Network webpage
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Speaking opportunity – welcome guests at selected event
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at selected event on printed and electronic program materials
- Five (5) complimentary Women’s Network memberships running Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at all six events
- Promotional table to network and display information at selected event
Supporting Sponsor: $1,000
- Company name and logo included in promotions and on webpage for one event of choice
- Verbal recognition and logo displayed at selected event on printed and electronic program materials
- Three (3) complimentary Women’s Network memberships running Jan. 1 – Dec. 31
- Premier reserved seating for eight (8) guests at one event of choice
Networking Sponsor: $500*
- Promotional table to network and display information at one event of choice
- Tickets for two (2) guests to attend selected event
- Verbal recognition at selected event
*Discounted to $300 if bundled with Supporting Sponsorship
Door Prize Sponsor: Gifts to raffle off during each luncheon
Single Luncheon Ticket*: $30 for GFW Inc. investors and Women’s Network members / $50 future Women’s Network members
*Pricing subject to change for half-day conference(s)
For more information, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
Bring your brand on the road with a group of community leaders!
As we build a nationally recognized economy, there’s always more to learn. That’s why GFW Inc. organizes annual Inter-City Visits. Each year, 40-50 community leaders join us on Inter-City Visits to gain firsthand insights from America’s best-in-class communities. Attendees return with renewed enthusiasm and newfound ideas for improving Allen County. Several of our community’s bold projects originated—or were shaped—by Inter-City Visits.
2023 Trip Date: May
$5,000 Sponsorship
- Two (2) designated seats
- Speaking opportunity
- Verbal recognition
- Logo on all Inter-City Visit digital and printed resources
$2,500 Sponsorship
- One (1) designated seat
- Verbal recognition
- Logo on all Inter-City Visit digital and printed resources
For more information, contact Lindsay Hannah at lhannah@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5744.
For more information about Signature Programs or to sponsor, contact Meghan Short at mshort@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5766.
Additional Marketing Opportunities
Reach business leaders in a smaller, more focused environment! Our monthly Maximize Your Membership presentations teach GFW Inc. investors how to make the most of their membership benefits. And as a sponsor, you can make your company the center of attention. Maximize Your Membership is held the final Wednesday of each month, skipping November.
Projected Attendance: 10-25 per session
- Verbal recognition during each sponsored event
- Ten-minute sales platform to share products or services
- Sponsor can provide marketing materials, catering, venue, giveaway prizes, etc.
Single-Session Sponsorship: $250
Four-Session Sponsorship: $1,000
For more information, contact Kimi Wilder at kwilder@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5765.
Throughout the year, we host unique events including:
- Luncheons with Legislators – Special listening sessions for legislators–particularly from the federal level–where business leaders can discuss pressing issues.
- State of Education Luncheon – Q&A session with the local education community, designed to address ways educators, business leaders, and elected officials can work together to create the workforce of the future.
- Visionary Investor Tours – Exclusive sneak peeks for GFW Inc. Visionary Investors, exploring the Allen County’s most anticipated bold projects–often before they open to the public.
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at jgunn@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
We are eager to explore grants that support GFW Inc. programs such as:
- The GFW Inc. Disabilities Initiative – Creating a more inclusive community by helping business leaders diversify their workforces and welcome newcomers to the community.
- MadeByMe – Sparking students’ interest in 21st-century manufacturing and skilled-trades careers, alongside a coalition of business leaders, educators, and community members. This program focuses on in-class presentations, career exploration fairs, educator externships, and other outreach opportunities.
- The GFW Inc. Bridge Program – Bridging the gap between startup and success by connecting entrepreneurs with Allen County’s established business community.
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at jgunn@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
Top Five E-Newsletter
Send your message directly to GFW Inc. investors’ inboxes—about 3,000 total recipients. The “Top Five” is an e-newsletter with the five items the business community needs to know each month. It includes the latest about GFW Inc. programs, economic development projects, the names of our newest investors, and the events to keep an eye out for.
Top Five One-Week Banner: $500
Top Five Five-Week Banner: $2,250
Upcoming Events Email
Each month, we invite more than 8,000 contacts to the GFW Inc. events that bring the business community together. Now, you can invite them to learn more about your business, too.
Upcoming Events One-Week Banner: $750
Upcoming Events Five-Week Banner: $3,500
Email Marketing Guidelines
- Email banner artwork should be submitted as a .jpg or .png file
- Size of 800 pixels wide, 200 pixels tall (artwork will scale to fit various device sizes)
- Investor is responsible for providing artwork
- Political messages, invitations to non-GFW Inc. events, and disparaging content will not be accepted
- Additional restrictions apply
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at jgunn@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
When it comes to celebrating your biggest milestones, we’re the experts. After all, who else has giant scissors, miles of ribbon, and gold-plated shovels? We’re ready to showcase your company and make the biggest splash possible.
Tier 1: $600
(Free with NEW GFW Inc. membership over $1,000)
- Professional photographer, director of marketing, director of events to attend
- Professional photos & video to be posted on GFW Inc. social media channels (33,000+ followers)
- Includes ribbon and scissors (or shovels)
Tier 2: $800
(Free with NEW GFW Inc. membership over $5,000)
Includes all the benefits in Tier 1, plus:
- GFW Inc. vice president to speak
- GFW Inc. to create event agenda
- Event listed on GFW Inc. online events calendar (228,000+ hits per year)
Tier 3: $1,000
(Free with NEW GFW Inc. membership over $10,000)
Includes all the benefits in Tier 1 & 2, plus:
- GFW Inc. CEO or vice president to speak
- GFW Inc. to create and distribute press release
- GFW Inc. to invite the Mayor to speak/attend
- GFW Inc. to send event invitation to GFW Inc. board and elected officials
- GFW Inc. to provide sound system and podium (if requested)
For more information, contact Jenna Gunn at jgunn@gfwinc.com or 260-203-5721.
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