BUILDING WEALTHIN OURCOMMUNITY
96
Days8
Hours19
Minutes31
SecondsAugust 28, 2026
250+
Attendees
Entrepreneurs
+
Executives
Networking
+
Access
Why Sponsor?
Invest in the future of Memphis.
Your partnership helps BCoM educate and equip entrepreneurs, while positioning your brand as a catalyst for economic growth and opportunity.
Showcase Your Craft in Real Time
From decor to production to visual storytelling, your work becomes part of the attendee experience. Through curated activations, vendor presence, and promo features, your brand is not just seen—it’s experienced.
Connect with Decision-Makers
The Symposium places your work in front of individuals and organizations who influence contracts, collaborations, and future opportunities.
Extend Your Visibility Beyond Event Day
Gain strategic exposure through sponsor spotlights, promo placements, recap content, and social media amplification designed to continue driving awareness and engagement after the Symposium concludes.
Partner Categories
To support strong, well-aligned proposals, we’ve outlined the anticipated scope of work across each service category. This guidance is intended to help partners develop accurate submissions that reflect both the scale and production quality of the Symposium.
While these scopes provide a foundation, we welcome creativity. Vendors are encouraged to propose thoughtful enhancements and innovative solutions that elevate the overall experience while aligning with the tone, audience, and execution standards of a 300+ attendee regional convening.
Final scopes will be refined and confirmed in partnership with selected vendors.
Creative Media Services (Design)
Development of visual assets to support marketing, branding, and the on-site experience.
Creative Media Services (Design)
Anticipated Scope:
- Social media posts
- Featured speakers & entertainment graphics
- Sponsor graphics
- Session graphics
- Event countdown graphics
- Influencer content assets General event graphics
- Eventbrite header
- Email header
- Stage backdrop design
- Step-and-repeat design
- Signage and environmental branding
- Program design
- Slide deck templates and presentation visuals
- Wayfinding materials
- Coordination across all visual touchpoints to ensure brand consistency
Decor & Design
Design and execution of cohesive visual elements to elevate the event environment.
Decor & Design
Anticipated Scope:
- Stage furniture and soft seating elements
- Pipe and drape or environmental design features
- Branded or experiential activations
- Coordination with floral, signage, and creative media partners
- Installation and breakdown
Entertainment
Curated entertainment experiences aligned with a professional audience.
Entertainment
Momentum – Thursday, August 27:
- DJ or live entertainment (soloist, band, or hybrid)
- High-energy, networking-friendly atmosphere (business/social vibe)
- Optional Vendors (e.g., karaoke or engagement features)
Symposium – Friday, August 28:
- DJ for transitions, announcements, and audience engagement
Event Production (A/V, Lighting, Stage, Sound)
Full-service production support to ensure a high-quality, seamless experience for all programming.
Event Production (A/V, Lighting, Stage, Sound)
Anticipated Scope:
- Audio/visual setup for main stage and breakout sessions
- Stage design and setup (in coordination with decor vendor)
- Lighting
- Sound engineering for speakers, panels, and entertainment
- Technical management and on-site support throughout both event days
Floral Design
Design, produce, and install floral elements to enhance the overall event experience across both days.
Floral Design
Anticipated Scope:
- Stage floral design and accents (main stage + breakout spaces as needed)
- Grand entrance arrangements
- Up to 30 small-scale arrangements (e.g., bud vases) for highboys, coffee tables, rounds, and stage accent tables
- Design continuity across Momentum (Thursday) and Symposium (Friday)
- Installation, transfer between events (if reused), and post-event breakdown
Influencer & Social Media Management
Promo, Real-time, and post-event content to amplify visibility, engagement, and attendance.
Influencer & Social Media Management
Anticipated Scope:
- Development of promotional content leading up to the event (reels, short-form video, announcements, etc.)
- Manage BCoM’s Social Media Page
- Reshare post to personal/business page
- Live social media coverage (stories, posts, short-form video) during both event days
- Audience engagement content during the event
- Post-event recap content
- Alignment with overall event messaging and branding
Event Planner
Operational support to ensure seamless planning and execution.
Event Planner
Anticipated Scope:
- Vendor coordination and communication
- Day-of event management and troubleshooting
- Stage management and run-of-show execution
- Staffing coordination (contractors and/or volunteers)
- Support for registration, breakout sessions, and attendee flow
Additional Support:
- Coordination of speakers (scheduling, confirmations, briefing materials)
- Oversight of setup and breakdown across all event components
Public Relations
Drive visibility and attendance through press and advertising.
Public Relations
Anticipated Scope:
- Develop and circulate press releases to major media outlets
- Securing media interviews and press coverage
- Outreach to media partners and press attendance coordination
- Support in securing advertising placements
- Email marketing support (attendees, members, partners)
- Strategies to support registration growth and audience engagement
Photography
Promo, Real-time, and post-event content to amplify visibility, engagement, and attendance.
Photography
A. Headshot Photography
- On-site professional headshot station
- Lighting, backdrop, and quick turnaround workflow
- Designed for high participant volume
B. Event Photography
- Full coverage of Momentum (Thursday) and Symposium (Friday)
- Capturing key moments, speakers, audience engagement, and networking
C. Selfie/Photo Activation
- Branded selfie station or interactive photo experience
- Setup for both event days
- Optional instant sharing or digital delivery integration
Signage & Environmental Branding
Production and installation of branded materials to support wayfinding and visual identity.
Signage & Environmental Branding
Anticipated Scope:
- Stage backdrop (printing/production as applicable)
- Easel signage
- Retractable banners
- Wayfinding signage
- Digital program (if applicable)
- Coordination with creative/design team
Videography
Design and execution of cohesive visual elements to elevate the event environment.
Videography
A. Event Coverage
- Video capture of Momentum (Thursday) and Symposium (Friday)
- Highlighting key moments, audience engagement, and overall experience
B. Interview Content
- On-site interviews with attendees, speakers, and partners
- Short-form content capture for post-event marketing and storytelling
Creative Sponsors levels:
$15,000
- ✓Multi-channel brand visibility across event platforms
- ✓Video promotion during main stage transitions
- ✓Featured brand exposure through dedicated spotlight content
- ✓Verbal recognition during the main programme
- ✓Curated access to attendees and networking opportunities
$ 15,000
- ✓Optional: Limited 3-day Digital Billboard Rotation
- ✓Up to 60 second Promo Video During Main Stage Transition
- ✓Logo Displayed on Printed & Digital Material
- ✓1 Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight Post across BCoM platforms
- ✓1 Post-event Spotlight Promo (video or reel shared within 60 days)
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓6 Symposium Tickets
- ✓6 Momentum Mixer Tickets
- ✓2 Speaker Meet & Greet Tickets
- ✓1 President's Power Breakfast Tickets
- ✓1 Item Included in Attendee Bags
$20,000
- ✓High-impact brand visibility across event, media, and promotional channels
- ✓On-stage presence with speaking or panel participation opportunity
- ✓Integrated video promotion during main stage programming
- ✓Direct audience engagement through on-site activation
- ✓Premium access to attendees, speakers, and networking experiences
$ 20,000
- ✓Optional: Limited 7-day Digital Billboard Rotation
- ✓1 Moderator or Panelist Spot (Subject to Availability)
- ✓Up to 60 second Promo Video During Main Stage Transition
- ✓Logo Displayed on Printed & Digital Material
- ✓2 Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight Post across BCoM platforms
- ✓1 Post-event Spotlight Promo (1 shared within 60 days)
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓On-site Activation
- ✓10 Symposium Tickets
- ✓10 Momentum Mixer Tickets
- ✓2 Speaker Meet & Greet Tickets
- ✓1 President's Power Breakfast Tickets
- ✓1 Item Included in Attendee Bags
$10,000
- ✓Brand visibility across digital and on-site event channels
- ✓Promotional spotlight across event platforms
- ✓On-stage recognition during the programme
- ✓Opportunity to connect with attendees through event presence
- ✓Access to key sessions and networking experiences
$ 10,000
- ✓Optional: Limited 3-day Digital Billboard Rotation
- ✓Up to 60 second Promo Video During Main Stage Transition
- ✓Logo Displayed on Printed & Digital Material
- ✓1 Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight Post across BCoM platforms
- ✓1 Post-event Spotlight Promo (video or reel shared within 60 days)
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓4 Symposium Tickets
- ✓4 Momentum Mixer Tickets
- ✓2 Speaker Meet & Greet Tickets
- ✓1 Item Included in Attendee Bags
Creative Sponsors levels:
$2,500
- ✓Brand visibility across digital event materials
- ✓Inclusion in post-event sponsor recognition
- ✓Verbal recognition during the programme
- ✓Access to symposium and networking events
$ 2,500
- ✓Logo Displayed on Digital Material
- ✓Inclusion in Post-event group sponsor thank-you Graphic & Email
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓2 Symposium Tickets
- ✓2 Momentum Mixer Tickets
$5,000
- ✓On-site activation to engage attendees directly
- ✓Brand visibility across event materials and platforms
- ✓Featured sponsor spotlight content
- ✓Verbal recognition during the event
- ✓Access to event and networking experiences
$ 5,000
- ✓Logo Displayed on Printed & Digital Material
- ✓1 Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight Post across BCoM Platforms
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓1 Post-event Spotlight Promo (Video or reel shared within 60 days)
- ✓1 Vendor Table
- ✓2 Symposium Tickets
- ✓2 Momentum Mixer Tickets
- ✓1 Speaker Meet & Greet Ticket
$500
- ✓Recognition during the event programme
- ✓Inclusion in post-event sponsor acknowledgements
- ✓Access to the symposium and networking experience
$ 500
- ✓On-stage Verbal Recognition During Main Program
- ✓Inclusion in Post-event group sponsor thank-you Graphic & Email
- ✓1 Symposium Tickets
- ✓1 Momentum Mixer Tickets
Guidelines
The Creative & Production Partner Program is a service-based sponsorship opportunity where businesses contribute in-kind professional services to support the Symposium. In return, partners receive structured visibility, brand positioning, and access benefits aligned with each sponsorship tier.
Fair Market Value Verification
Sponsorship levels must correspond to the fair market value of the in-kind contribution.
Vendors must submit:
- Detailed proposal or scope of services
- Estimated labor + production costs
Final sponsorship level subject to BCoM review
Service Commitment
Deliverables must meet the agreed-upon scope, timeline, and quality standards.
A signed Memorandum of Understanding will outline expectations.
Partial service fulfillment may result in an adjusted sponsorship tier.
Submission Requirements
All proposals must be submitted through the official online form and include:
- Company Overview
- Contact Information
- Scope of Proposed Services
- Itemized in-Kind Contribution (labor, materials, equipments, production, etc.)
- Portfolio or Work Samples
- Staffing & Execution Plan
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