Connecting the Industry Sponsorship Opportunities

Description

Are you interested in sponsoring one of our popular Connecting the Industry happy hours?

These events have quickly become some of our most popular, with 100+ attendees at each gathering! Sign up to be a sponsor and get your brand featured on our event page and on signage at the event, alongside other sponsors. 

Connect, have fun, and boost your visibility - Register as a sponsor today!

By registering, you are adding your company to the official interest list for one of our seven exclusive sponsorship openings for the 2026 series. 

Registration will appear as a "waiting list". You will be moved from the waiting list to a registered sponsor once selected, assigned and confirmed for an event. 

About the Connecting the Industry Series

Our 2026 schedule includes seven signature networking events across key locations:

• Four (4) events in Grand Rapids @ Founders
• One (1) event in Traverse City @ Traverse City Whiskey
• One (1) event on the Lakeshore @ Boatwerks
• One (1) event in Kalamazoo @ Bells Eccentric Cafe

Sponsorship Details & Selection Process

You’ll be asked to rank your preferred locations during signup, but final assignments will depend on availability and ensuring a variety of industries are represented.

Sponsorship: $600 per event, max 4 sponsors each.

Selection: No competing companies at the same event. Choose your preferred locations when you sign up.

Process: We’ll contact you to confirm your spot and you will be invoiced.