The Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit is an upcoming event hosted by Traverse Connect that brings together industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore opportunities and challenges in manufacturing across Northern Michigan. While date, time, and venue details are to be confirmed, the Summit will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions focused on critical areas such as workforce development, energy policy, technological innovation, and the evolving role of manufacturing in our regional economy. Attendees can expect insightful presentations, networking opportunities, and collaborative dialogue around strategies to strengthen and grow the region’s manufacturing sector.
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- One (1) reserved table of eight (8) for the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit with prominent placement at the front of the room
- One vendor table included
- Three-Five-minute Speaking opportunity during opening remarks
- Logo included on welcome slide as attendees enter the room
- Verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included in digital program provided to all Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit attendees
- Logo included on signage placed at the event
- Opportunity to provide one pre-recorded message to play across our social media platforms to promote your brand and the event before it takes place
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in 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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- Recognition as Supporting Sponsor for the 2026 Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- One (1) reserved table of eight (8) for the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit with prominent placement at the front of the room
- One vendor table included
- Two-minute speaking opportunity during opening remarks
- Verbal recognition as Supporting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included in digital program provided to all Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit attendees
- Logo included on signage placed at the event
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
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- The Connection: Promoted in 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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- Recognition as Beverage Sponsor for the 2026 Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- Four (4) tickets included to the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed next to the beverage table
- Single-color logo printed on coasters placed at each table
- 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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- Recognition as Lunch Sponsor for the 2026 Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- Four (4) tickets included to the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed next to the lunch stations
- Single-color logo printed on napkins placed by food
- 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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- Two (2) event tickets
- Logo included on all table tents as WiFi sponsor
- Verbal recognition during opening remarks
- One 6’ table and two chairs provided for the organization to display marketing and company material during the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit, inside of the conference room where the event takes place
- Two (2) tickets included to the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Summit
- Logo included on Traverse Connect event page highlighting which organizations will be represented at tables with click-through link to the website