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Become a Sponsor and Empower locally Owned Businesses

2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Deadline: November 30, 2025

 

The Ujamaa BWK Celebration uplifts cooperative economics, community wealth-building, and cultural pride. By sponsoring this event, your business will be recognized as a champion of economic development and community empowerment—with visibility across digital, print, and in-person platforms.

 

 

Headline Sponsor – $2000

  • Designation as Headline Sponsor

  • Prominent logo placement on all event marketing (social media, website, newsletter, program guide, signage, etc.)

  • Recognition at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

  • Table privilege at Resource Center (sponsor provides tent, chairs, promotional materials, staffing, etc.)

  • Opportunity to deliver a 2-minute welcome message at the Celebration

  • 2 VIP Event Tickets

  • Featured spotlight in Opportunity Uplifted and partner media channels

 

 

Resource Center Sponsor – $1000 (Exclusive)

  • Recognition as Resource Center Sponsor

  • Logo on event marketing and onsite signage

  • Logo included in program guide and website sponsor listing

  • Recognition at opening of 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

  • Table space provided for business outreach and engagement

  • 1 VIP Event Ticket

 

 

Networking Hour Sponsor – $1,000 (Exclusive)

  • Recognition as Cocktail Hour Sponsor

  • Logo on event marketing and onsite signage

  • Recognition at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

  • 1 VIP Event Ticket

Professional Package Sponsor (Headshots) – $1000 (Exclusive)

  • Recognition as sponsor of Professional Headshot Station (digital headshots offered free to community attendees)

  • Logo on event marketing, signage at headshot station, and digital delivery emails to participants

  • Acknowledgment at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

  • 1 VIP Event Ticket

 

 

Media Sponsor – $1000 (Limited)

  • Recognition as Media Sponsor (audio, video, and/or photography coverage)

  • Logo on all event marketing and credits in post-event media (highlight reels, photography albums, recap publications)

  • Recognition at the Awards Program and during video/photo presentations

  • Opportunity to display branded signage

  • Featured credit on Opportunity Up’s website and social platforms where event coverage is shared

  • 1 VIP Event Ticket

 

 

Award Sponsors – $250 (4 available)

  • Recognition as Award Sponsor

  • Logo featured on award signage and program guide

  • Acknowledgment at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

  • Opportunity to present award to winning organization

  • 1 General Admission Ticket

 

 

Nexus Workshop Sponsors – $500 each (March, June, September)

  • Recognition as sponsor of Nexus Workshop Series (entrepreneurship, culture, and wellness)

  • Logo on workshop marketing materials, program guide, and website

  • Recognition during sponsored workshop

  • Acknowledgment at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

 

 

 

Reading for a Bright Future Sponsors – $500 each (February & September)

  • Recognition as Literacy Initiative Sponsor supporting children’s reading and educational resources

  • Logo included on all related materials and event promotions

  • Acknowledgment at 2025 Ujamaa BWK Celebration

Direct Giving Opportunities

Looking to make a direct impact? In addition to our sponsorship packages, we offer direct giving opportunities that allow you to support specific aspects of Ujamaa BWK 2024. You can contribute by sponsoring ad space for small businesses, funding event tickets for local entrepreneurs, covering catering or entertainment services, and more. Your donation helps make this event a success while directly empowering Black-owned businesses.

To learn more about direct giving options, please email Charmaine at charmaine@opportunityuplifted.com for details and to discuss how you can contribute.

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