The Annual Economic Summit is Traverse Connect’s largest event of the year and Northern Michigan’s largest B2B networking event, bringing together 650+ business and community leaders from across the region. The Summit combines high-level economic insight, meaningful business connections and one of the region’s most significant gatherings of decision-makers and professionals.
- Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of Traverse Connect’s largest annual event, reaching an audience of 650+ business and community leaders
- Event recognized as the 2026 Annual Economic Summit presented by [Company Name]
- Two reserved tables of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon with premier placement at the front of the room
- One premium table at the Quick Connect Networking event
- Speaking opportunity during opening remarks before the Summit audience
- Premier logo placement on the 10′ x 30′ event backdrop
- Premier logo placement on the welcome slide displayed as attendees enter the room
- Prominent verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Opportunity to provide up to two pre-recorded promotional messages for potential use across Traverse Connect social media channels leading up to the event
- Premier logo placement throughout the event
- Opportunity to provide approved company marketing materials or promotional items to attendees digitally
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Recognition as the Supporting Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Brand exposure throughout Northern Michigan’s largest B2B networking event, bringing together 650+ business and community leaders
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon with prominent placement near the front of the room
- One premium table at the Quick Connect Networking event
- Speaking opportunity of up to two minutes during opening remarks
- Prominent verbal recognition as Supporting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Prominent logo placement throughout the event
- Logo featured on table signage throughout the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Valet Parking Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon with prominent placement
- Prominent sponsor signage at the valet parking area
- Opportunity to place sponsor messaging directly in attendee vehicles through an approved quarter-page promotional piece distributed by the valet provider
- Opportunity to provide one approved small promotional item to be placed in attendee vehicles by the valet provider
- Verbal recognition during opening remarks
- Sponsor responsible for providing all printed materials and promotional items
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Recognition as an Official Beverage Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon with prominent placement
- Single-color sponsor logo printed on beverage coasters placed at attendee tables throughout the 650+ person event
- Prominent sponsor signage at beverage stations
- Verbal recognition during the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Mentimeter Interactive Experience Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Brand exposure during interactive audience polling and engagement throughout the Summit program
- Sponsor logo incorporated into designated Mentimeter slides and/or audience participation screens
- Sponsor recognition as attendees are invited to participate in live polling
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Verbal recognition during the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Lunch Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Brand exposure throughout the luncheon serving 650+ business and community leaders
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Single-color sponsor logo printed on luncheon napkins
- Sponsor signage at designated lunch service areas
- Verbal recognition during the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Coffee Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Four tickets to the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Sponsor branding prominently displayed at coffee stations throughout the event
- Single-color sponsor logo printed on coffee napkins
- Verbal recognition during the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Wi-Fi Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Four tickets to attend the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Sponsor recognition associated with attendee Wi-Fi access throughout the event
- Opportunity to incorporate sponsor name or brand into the custom event Wi-Fi password, when available
- Sponsor logo and Wi-Fi access information prominently displayed throughout the event
- Verbal recognition during the luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- Exclusive recognition as the Official Coat Check Sponsor of the 2026 Annual Economic Summit
- Four tickets to the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Sponsor logo featured on coat check tags provided to attendees who utilize coat check
- Prominent sponsor signage at the coat check area
- Opportunity to provide an approved quarter-page promotional piece for attendees to receive when retrieving their coats
- Sponsor responsible for providing all printed promotional materials
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
AES QUICK CONNECT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Quick Connect gives organizations the opportunity to showcase their business and connect directly with attendees during the networking portion of the Annual Economic Summit, Northern Michigan’s largest B2B networking event.
- Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Quick Connect Networking event
- Networking event recognized as Quick Connect Networking presented by [Company Name]
- One premium Quick Connect exhibitor table
- One reserved table of eight at the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Speaking opportunity of up to two minutes to welcome attendees at the beginning of Quick Connect
- Premier sponsor branding throughout the Quick Connect Networking experience
- Verbal recognition during the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable
- One 6′ exhibitor table and two chairs during Quick Connect Networking and Annual Economic Summit registration
- Direct opportunity to showcase your organization and connect with attendees at Northern Michigan’s largest B2B networking event
- Opportunity to display company information, marketing materials and approved promotional items
- Two tickets to the Annual Economic Summit luncheon
- Company logo and recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage highlighting participating Quick Connect organizations
- Sponsor logo recognition on the Annual Economic Summit event webpage
- Marketing Recognition: Sponsor recognition may also be included in select event-related digital and print communications, including The Connection weekly newsletter (9,000+ subscribers), event emails, social media and other promotional materials, as applicable