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2027 TCYP Young Professionals Conference

The TCYP Young Professionals Conference is a one-day professional development experience designed for professionals age 40 and under, focused on practical career development, leadership, financial literacy, AI, civic engagement, Northern Michigan career opportunities and meaningful professional connections.

Sponsorship opportunities are intentionally aligned with the attendee experience and content of the day, giving organizations the opportunity to support and connect with the next generation of Northern Michigan’s workforce and business leaders.

  • Exclusive recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2027 TCYP Young Professionals Conference 
  • Event recognized as the 2027 TCYP Young Professionals Conference presented by [Company Name] 
  • One reserved table of eight with premier placement 
  • Speaking opportunity of up to five minutes during opening remarks 
  • Opportunity to welcome attendees and introduce the opening session 
  • Premier logo placement on main-stage sponsor recognition throughout the day 
  • Opportunity to provide one pre-recorded promotional message of up to 90 seconds to be played during a scheduled break 
  • Opportunity to provide one approved professional-development focused attendee item or resource 
  • Prominent verbal recognition throughout the conference 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 a Supporting Sponsor of the 2027 TCYP Young Professionals Conference 
  • Six conference tickets to attend the event 
  • Speaking opportunity of up to two minutes during opening remarks 
  • Opportunity to provide one promotional video of up to 60 seconds to be played during a scheduled break 
  • Prominent logo placement throughout the conference 
  • Verbal recognition during opening remarks
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

Traverse Connect will coordinate the professional photographer and headshot experience. This sponsorship helps provide complimentary professional headshots as an attendee benefit. 

  • Exclusive recognition as the Official Professional Headshot Studio Sponsor 
  • Professional headshots offered to attendees throughout designated portions of the conference, including arrival, breaks and Career Connections 
  • Prominent sponsor branding throughout the Professional Headshot Studio 
  • Sponsor recognition in applicable event communications promoting complimentary professional headshots 
  • Opportunity for sponsor representatives to engage with attendees near the Headshot Studio 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Verbal recognition during opening remarks and prior to Career Connections 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 Lunch Sponsor of the 2027 TCYP Young Professionals Conference 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Single-color sponsor logo printed on luncheon napkins 
  • Prominent sponsor branding at designated lunch stations 
  • Verbal recognition during the lunch portion of the conference 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 Energizer Coffee & Arrival Sponsor 
  • Two conference tickets 
  • Single-color sponsor logo printed on napkins at coffee stations 
  • Prominent sponsor branding at coffee stations during arrival and designated morning breaks 
  • Verbal recognition during opening remarks 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

Session Sponsorships

The Money Stuff Nobody Taught Us 

The session will remain educational and broadly applicable. Sponsorship does not include product sales, promotion of specific financial products or control over speaker content. 

  • Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of the BUILD WEALTH — The Money Stuff Nobody Taught Us lunch keynote 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Opportunity to provide brief remarks of up to two minutes immediately prior to the lunch keynote 
  • Opportunity to introduce keynote 
  • Sponsor logo displayed on the keynote introduction slide 
  • Sponsor recognition directly alongside the BUILD WEALTH session in the conference agenda 
  • Prominent sponsor recognition during the lunch keynote 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

AI Isn’t Taking Your Job. Someone Using AI Might. 

  • Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of the WORK SMARTER — AI Isn’t Taking Your Job. Someone Using AI Might. session 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Verbal recognition immediately prior to the session 
  • Opportunity to introduce session 
  • Sponsor logo displayed on the session introduction slide 
  • Sponsor recognition directly alongside the WORK SMARTER session in the conference agenda 
  • Opportunity to provide one approved practical AI-related resource, tip sheet or attendee takeaway 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

Get the Job. Get the Raise. Get the Promotion. 

  • Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of the GET AHEAD — Get the Job. Get the Raise. Get the Promotion. session 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Verbal recognition immediately prior to the session 
  • Opportunity to introduce session 
  • Sponsor logo displayed on the session introduction slide 
  • Sponsor recognition directly alongside the GET AHEAD session in the conference agenda 
  • Opportunity to participate in Career Connections with one recruiter or résumé review station, when appropriate to the sponsor organization 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

Leading Before You Have the Title 

  • Exclusive recognition as the sponsor of the STEP UP — Leading Before You Have the Title session 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Verbal recognition immediately prior to the session 
  • Opportunity to introduce session 
  • Sponsor logo displayed on the session introduction slide 
  • Sponsor recognition directly alongside the STEP UP session in the conference agenda 
  • Opportunity to provide one approved leadership-focused resource or attendee takeaway 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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 

PUT IT INTO PRACTICE 

  • Recognition as an Official Career Connections Sponsor 
  • Four conference tickets 
  • Prominent sponsor branding throughout the Career Connections area 
  • Verbal recognition during the transition from main-stage programming into Career Connections 
  • Opportunity to provide approved branded conversation cards, career prompts or another interactive networking element 
  • Single-color sponsor logo printed on cocktail napkins or coasters 
  • Sponsor branding displayed throughout designated networking and beverage areas 
  • Sponsor recognition associated with recruiter connections, résumé and LinkedIn feedback, mentors and structured networking 
  • Sponsor logo recognition on the TCYP Young Professionals Conference 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