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Prime Partner
Executive Leadership & Year-Round Integration. Maximum presence and access across all platforms and events.
Government Partner
Policy & Procurement Access. Focused engagement with high-growth MWBEs seeking public contracts.
Community Partner
Brand Visibility & Ecosystem Support. Strong on-site presence and media association.
Small Business
Community Investment & Brand Loyalty. Essential support with high-value digital recognition.
2026 Partnership Opportunities Now Open!
Choose the tier that best aligns with your organizational goals and commitment to economic equity in Western New York.
Benefit Category | Government / Public Sector Partner | Prime Partner Plus | Prime Partner | Bootcamp Sponsor | Vendor Sponsor | Small Business Supporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Logo Placement | Prominent logo on website, stage backdrop, program book and signage | Premium logo on website homepage, stage backdrop, program book, signage, social posts, and media reel | Logo on website, signage, and program book | Logo on bootcamp signage and materials | Logo on vendor hall signage and program book | Name listed under “Community Builders” |
Blueprint Media Feature | Mention in Blueprint The Culture government segment or interview tie-in | Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight on Blueprint The Culture. | Group feature mention or radio commercial spot | Bootcamp highlight mention during WUFO segment | Optional feature in digital vendor directory | N/A |
Media & Publicity | Featured as official government or agency partner in all press, media, and recap releases | Featured on all MWBE social channels, press releases, and media engagements | Social media shoutout + press mention where applicable | Shared feature on social posts & bootcamp highlights | Included in vendor thank-you posts on social media | Recognition on social media |
Website & Email | Linked logo on sponsor page + mention in monthly recap/newsletter | Linked logo on conference website and mention in attendee recap + quarterly email blasts | Logo on sponsor page + one email feature | Logo on bootcamp landing page | Logo on vendor directory | N/A |
VIP Access | Up to 3 VIP All-Access Passes for agency representatives | 8 VIP Passes to all executive receptions and matchmaking sessions. | 4 VIP Passes to all executive receptions. | 2 Standard Conference Passes. | 1 Standard Conference Pass. | N/A |
Speaking Opportunity | Reserved speaking opportunity during opening session or panel | 3-minute speaking opportunity during General Session or Award Ceremony | Guaranteed Procurement Workshop slot. | Verbal acknowledgment during Bootcamp opening | Vendor Expo acknowledgment | N/A |
Exhibit Hall | Complimentary agency resource table | Premium, Double-Sized Booth Location. | Prime vendor placement | Standard Booth Location. | Standard vendor table | N/A |
Year-Round Program Support | Featured collaborator for 2026 Capacity Building Bootcamps and policy roundtables | Featured Partner for all 2026 Capacity Building Bootcamps + shared promotion through The RARE Place | Listed as 2026 Conference Partner in Bootcamp materials | Quarterly repost through Bootcamp socials | Listed in vendor recap and Bootcamp invites | Recognition for sponsoring attendee ticket(s) |
Cross-Event Opportunity | Collaboration eligibility with The RARE Place, and WUFO | Invitation to partner for community events | Invitation to co-brand one off-season event | Invitation to participate in community pop-ups | N/A | N/A |
Detailed Benefits Breakdown
This table details the specific assets you gain across the three pillars of partnership.
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