Livelihood NW’s

2026 Small Business Celebration

Join us!

Livelihood NW’s 2026 Small Business Celebration returns for an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration with entrepreneurs, community leaders, partners, funders, and supporters from across the region. Together, we’ll recognize the creativity, resilience, and achievements of the small businesses that strengthen our communities.

Enjoy light snacks and beverages, celebrate this year’s client award recipients, and connect with the people and organizations helping shape a stronger small business community. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, you’ll leave inspired, connected, and ready to celebrate another year of small business success.

Get Tickets

Registration is required

Attendance is Free ($45 Value). When reserving your ticket, we invite you to make a donation to help sustain and grow Livelihood NW’s programs for small business owners. Every contribution—large or small—makes a difference.

Thank you to our event sponsors

Become an Event Sponsor

Interested in taking your support further? Sponsorship helps elevate local entrepreneurs and demonstrates your commitment to economic equity. To learn more, scroll down or contact us at giving@livelihoodnw.org.

Livelihood NW’s 2026 Small Business Celebration

Call For Sponsors

Event Details

Event Date: September 24, 2026

Livelihood NW’s Small Business Celebration gathers and hosts a diverse range of small businesses stakeholders including current clients, alumni, community sponsors, government officials, and business support providers that make up the statewide ecosystem of support at this exciting event.

This event also marks two years since the launch of the Oregon Women’s Business Center at Livelihood NW.

Tier i: COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Greater than $5,000 (Or in-kind equivalent)

All Tier II, plus:

  • Eight event tickets

  • Opportunity to host an information table

  • Featured recognition during the program

  • Digital promotion of your sponsorship on our website

  • Featured sponsor spotlight on social media

  • Recognition in Livelihood NW's Annual Impact Report

Become a Community Champion Sponsor
Become a Community Supporter Sponsor

TIER II: Business Builder

$1000 TO $4999 (Or in-kind equivalent)

All Tier III, plus:

  • Four event tickets

  • Logo on printed event materials

  • Recognition in pre- and post-event marketing

  • Social media recognition

Become a Business Builder Sponsor

TIER III: COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

$500 TO $999 (Or in-kind equivalent)

  • Two event tickets

  • Recognition on event webpage

  • Verbal acknowledgment during the program

Benefits

EXPOSURE

Attendance is expected to be around 150. Through a variety of marketing channels and outreach to a diverse group of stakeholders before, during, and after the event, event sponsors receive strong exposure through their support to the program, reaching over 5,000 unique individuals.

Impact

We appreciate your consideration to take a part in this year’s celebration. All sponsorships and donations help Livelihood NW achieve our mission to foster business sustainability and growth for entrepreneurs to build thriving local communities. Livelihood NW provides high-quality business development support services to promote lifelong learning, empowerment, and positive economic impact.

CUSTOM PACKAGES & IN KIND DONATIONS

We welcome in-kind donations, in part or full, for catering, beverages, venue space, printing services, photography, videography, eco-friendly serving ware, sound or A/V, and more.

We welcome your ideas and creativity for customized sponsorship arrangements.

To arrange in-kind or custom sponsorship packages, please fill out the sponsorship interest form below.