This event is invitation only!
The Annual Directors’ Reception is about celebrating leadership, connection, and community with an exclusive evening at the historic City Opera House. This invite-only event offers an elegant opportunity for regional business and community leaders to gather and network. Guests will enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a live musical performance by Interlochen. Valet services will be available. The reception will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and cocktail or business attire is requested. Due to limited capacity, formal registration is required..
ANNUAL DIRECTORS’ RECEPTION PRESENTING SPONSOR: Total investment $8,500 (Two Available)
- Recognition as Directors’ Reception Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Policy Conference, an exclusive high-level Invite only event
- Speaking Opportunity during the Directors’ Reception
- One (1) reserved table of six (6) at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- Eight (6) tickets to the Directors Reception
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Logo included on single-color coasters placed at Directors’ Reception
- Logo included on signage placed around the room
VALET SPONSOR: Total investment $3,500 (Two Available)
- Recognition as Valet Parking Sponsor for the 2026 Annual Directors Reception
- Two (2) tickets to the Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- Four (4) tickets to attend the 2026 Directors’ Reception, taking place the night before the event, which is an exclusive high-level Invite only event
- Verbal recognition during opening remarks
- Logo included on signage by valet parking stand
- Opportunity to include a ¼-page marketing ad to the valet provider to be placed within vehicles (Ad must be printed and provided by sponsor)
- Opportunity to include one small swag item to the valet provider to be placed within the vehicles (Swag items must be provided by sponsor)
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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HORS D’OEUVRES SPONSOR: Total investment $2,500 (Two Available)
- Recognition as Hors D’Oeuvres Sponsor for the 2026 Annual Directors’ Reception
- Two (2) tickets to the Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- Four (4) tickets to attend the 2026 Directors’ Reception, taking place the night before the event, which is an exclusive high-level Invite only event
- Verbal recognition during opening remarks
- Logo included on signage by food table
- One color beverage napkin placed on food tables
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
-
- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Two (2) tickets to the Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- Four (4) tickets to attend the 2026 Directors Reception, taking place the night before the event, which is an exclusive high-level Invite only event
- Verbal recognition of Beverage Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included on signage placed next to beverage stations
- Logo included on single-color branded coaster placed at each table setting
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in the Traverse Connect weekly newsletter (9,000 + subscribers)
- Email: Logo on invitation and confirmation emails sent to each event registrant
- Media: Promoted as sponsor in all earned and purchased media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition across Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
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- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed around the event
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