Sponsorships
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference (NMDC)
- Two (2) tables of eight at the NMDC with prominent placement at the front of the room
- One (1) vendor networking table included
- Logo on 10×20 backdrop, featured behind all speakers during the conference
- Opportunity to provide sponsor remarks at start of conference
- Opportunity to introduce the keynote to stage
- Logo included on the welcome slide as attendees enter the room
- Verbal recognition as Presenting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included in the digital program provided to all attendees
- Logo included on signage placed at the event
- Opportunity to provide two pre-recorded messages to play across our social media platforms to promote your brand and the event before it takes place
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Recognition as Supporting Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference (NMDC)
- One (1) table of eight at the NMDC with prominent placement at the front of the room
- One (1) vendor networking table included
- Logo on 10×20 backdrop, featured behind all speakers during opening remarks
- Between two-to-five minute speaking opportunity during opening remarks
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during the scheduled breaks
- Verbal recognition as Supporting Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included in the digital program provided to all attendees
- Logo included on signage placed at the event
- Logo included on signage placed at the event Recognition in digital and print publications including, but not limited to:
- 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)
- Recognition as Beverage Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Four (4) Tickets to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference included
- 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
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media
- Recognition as Breakfast Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- Four (4) Tickets to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Single color logo on napkins at breakfast station
- Verbal recognition of Breakfast Sponsor during opening remarks
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed around the event and next to breakfast stations
- 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)
- Recognition as Lunch Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Four (4) Tickets to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Single color logo on napkins at lunch station
- Logo included in digital program
- Logo included on signage placed around the event and next to lunch stations
- Verbal recognition of Lunch Sponsor during opening remarks
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Sponsor must provide their own lanyards and clear badge holder to be distributed to attendees at the event (please note the Traverse Connect team will create the inserts for the lanyard).
- Recognition as Lanyard Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Four (4) Tickets to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Verbal recognition as Lanyard Sponsor during opening remarks
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Logo included in digital program
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media
Sponsor must provide their own Notepads & pens to be distributed at each attendee table (please note the Traverse Connect team will distribute material before the conference begins)
- Recognition as Notepad and Pen Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Four (4) Tickets to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Verbal recognition as Notepad and Pen Sponsor during opening remarks
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Logo included in digital program
- 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)
- Recognition as Reception Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- One (1) table of eight at the NMDC with prominent placement at the front of the room
- Opportunity to provide sponsor remarks during the reception
- Single color logo placed on coasters at reception tables
- Single color logo on napkins placed by food stations
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Verbal recognition of Reception Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included on signage placed next to the bar
- Logo in digital program
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Recognition as Energizer Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Two (2) tickets to attend the 2026 NMDC
- Verbal recognition of Coffee Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo included on signage placed next to coffee stations
- Single color logo on napkins placed by coffee stations
- Opportunity to have marketing video (up to 90 seconds) play during one of the scheduled breaks & during the reception
- Logo included in digital program
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Recognition as Vendor Networking Table for the 2026 Northern Michigan Policy Conference
- One 6’ table and two chairs provided for organization to display marketing and company material during the Northern Michigan Defense Conference, in the hallway outside of the conference room where the event takes place
- Two (2) tickets included to the Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Logo included on Traverse Connect event page highlighting which organizations will be represented at tables with click through link to website
- Recognition as Wi-Fi Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Michigan Defense Conference
- Two (2) tickets to attend the 2026 NMDC
- Verbal recognition of Wi-Fi Sponsor during opening remarks
- Logo placed on bottom of table tents with wifi information
- Logo included in digital program
- 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 media related to the event (may include print, radio, television, and direct mail)
- Website: Logo on Traverse Connect website
- Social Media: Recognition on Traverse Connect social media