Livelihood NW’s 2026 Small Business Celebration

Call For Sponsors

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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.

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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

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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

TIER III: COMMUNITY SUPPORTER

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

  • Two event tickets

  • Recognition on event webpage

  • Verbal acknowledgment during the program

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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.

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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.