SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIP Opportunities
Invest in Greater Green Bay
The Greater Green Bay Chamber offers a variety of partnership and sponsorship opportunities designed to connect organizations with impactful programs, events, and initiatives throughout the year.
Through one centralized sponsorship portal, organizations can easily explore Chamber programming and choose opportunities that align with their goals, audiences, and community impact priorities. This refreshed process was created to provide a more transparent and streamlined experience for members and community partners.
Previous sponsors will receive first right of refusal before opportunities open publicly on July 15. Sponsorships will remain available until sold out.
The star denotes our Signature Events.
Event Series
Ask the Experts is a monthly professional development series designed to bring business leaders together for thoughtful conversations around the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping today’s business environment. Through the support of dedicated sponsors, the program is offered at an accessible registration rate, helping ensure valuable learning opportunities remain within reach for growing organizations and professionals across the region.
Each session features respected local professionals and industry experts who share practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world experience in a collaborative and approachable setting. Programming is intentionally focused on actionable strategies, best practices, and resources participants can apply directly within their organizations. Attendees also have the opportunity to exchange ideas and build authentic connections with fellow professionals committed to growth and innovation.
Hosted in a hybrid format, Ask the Experts provides flexibility and accessibility for participants across the region. Sessions are held from 7:30–9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Conference Room with light refreshments provided, while also streaming live via Zoom. Select sessions are later made available on-demand through YouTube, extending the reach and longevity of the program while creating additional visibility for supporting partners.
Event
The ATHENA Legacy Celebration honors the remarkable leaders who have shaped our community through courage, mentorship, collaboration, and service. This inspiring evening brings together influential business and community leaders for high-impact networking, meaningful conversation, and a celebration of leadership that continues to create lasting local impact.
The ATHENA Leadership Award is a prestigious international honor presented to individuals—both men and women—who demonstrate professional excellence, contribute meaningfully to their community, and actively support women in reaching their full leadership potential. The award has been presented locally since 1985, recognizing leaders whose influence extends far beyond their professional accomplishments.
More than an award, ATHENA is a celebration of wisdom, generosity, mentorship, and servant leadership. Honorees are nominated by Chamber members and selected by previous ATHENA recipients, making the recognition especially meaningful and reflective of the values that continue to strengthen Greater Green Bay.
Organizations who support the ATHENA Legacy Celebration align themselves with leadership, mentorship, and community advancement while gaining visibility among some of the region’s most respected and accomplished leaders. Sponsors are not only supporting an impactful tradition, but also positioning their organization in a room filled with influential decision-makers, community champions, and individuals committed to shaping the future of Greater Green Bay.
Monthly Event
Business After Hours brings professionals together each month for relaxed, relationship-focused networking hosted by local businesses throughout the community. Often reaching capacity, these events create an engaging environment where attendees can build authentic connections, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships across the local business community.
Designed to be both welcoming and impactful, Business After Hours provides attendees with the opportunity to expand their network in a casual setting while learning more about fellow members, organizations, and businesses across the region. The event attracts a diverse mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community partners, creating valuable opportunities for visibility and engagement.
In addition to attending, members also have the opportunity to host Business After Hours events within their own businesses or spaces. Hosting provides organizations with a unique platform to showcase their culture, team, products, services, and environment while welcoming fellow members directly into their space. For many businesses, it serves as a powerful way to elevate awareness, build relationships, and demonstrate active engagement within the Greater Green Bay community.
Signature Event
Celebrating Manufacturing Month shines a spotlight on the makers, innovators, and industry leaders who play a vital role in driving economic growth and strengthening the Greater Green Bay region. Throughout the month of October, the program recognizes the impact manufacturers have on our local community, state, and nation through innovation, job creation, and the products and services that shape everyday life.
As part of the celebration, local manufacturers open their doors for behind-the-scenes tours and experiences designed to increase awareness and understanding of the manufacturing industry. These experiences provide business leaders, educators, students, community members, and future workforce talent with the opportunity to see firsthand the innovation, technology, and career pathways available within Greater Green Bay manufacturing facilities.
Celebrating Manufacturing Month not only honors the success and contributions of local manufacturers, but also helps elevate industry visibility, strengthen regional collaboration, and inspire the next generation of talent. Organizations who support the initiative align themselves with one of the region’s most impactful industries while gaining visibility among business leaders, manufacturers, educators, and community stakeholders invested in the continued growth of the regional economy.
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Celebrating Small Business Month shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, innovators, and local businesses that help drive the Greater Green Bay economy and contribute to the vibrancy of our community. Throughout the month, the initiative recognizes the impact small businesses have on job creation, innovation, community engagement, and the unique character of the region.
Through a variety of events and experiences including business spotlights, roundtable discussions, panels, networking opportunities, and educational programming, Celebrating Small Business Month creates space for meaningful conversations around entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses today.
The initiative also provides opportunities for business owners and professionals to connect, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and elevate the visibility of the small business community across the region. By highlighting local success stories and encouraging collaboration, the program helps strengthen awareness and appreciation for the critical role small businesses play in Greater Green Bay’s continued growth and success.
Organizations who support Celebrating Small Business Month align themselves with entrepreneurship, innovation, and local business growth while gaining visibility among business owners, community leaders, and professionals invested in the success of Greater Green Bay’s small business community.
Signature Event
The Chamber Golf Classic brings together connection, competition, and community for a fun and engaging day on the course. This long-standing event provides business leaders and professionals with the opportunity to strengthen relationships, build new connections, and engage with fellow members in a relaxed and energetic setting.
Featuring a double shotgun start, flexible participation options, on-course activities, and a lively lunch celebration, the Chamber Golf Classic has a strong history of selling out and continues to be a valued tradition within the business community. The event creates an atmosphere where conversation and relationship-building happen naturally throughout the day.
Partnership opportunities provide organizations with strong visibility and engagement in a highly interactive environment. From on-course activations to brand exposure throughout the event experience, sponsors have the opportunity to connect directly with golfers, local businesses, and community leaders while supporting a well-established Chamber tradition.
Event Series
The Chamber Networking Breakfast Series creates intentional opportunities for professionals to build relationships, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across the Greater Green Bay business community. Designed to encourage authentic conversation and professional engagement, the series brings members together in a welcoming and energizing environment focused on collaboration and growth.
Monthly programming rotates through a variety of interactive formats, including speed networking, roundtable discussions, and power networking experiences, ensuring each event offers a fresh and engaging way for attendees to connect with fellow business and community leaders.
Whether participants are looking to expand their network, strengthen existing relationships, share expertise, or discover new business opportunities, the Chamber Networking Breakfast Series provides a valuable platform for ongoing engagement within the local business community.
Organizations who support the Chamber Networking Breakfast Series gain consistent visibility among engaged professionals and business leaders while aligning themselves with connection, collaboration, and business growth across the region.
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Chamber Orientation is designed to help new members make the most of their investment by introducing the programs, tools, resources, and connections available to support their business goals. Attendees hear directly from Chamber staff, ask questions, meet fellow members, and gain a deeper understanding of how to engage within the local business community.
The program serves as an important first step in each member’s Chamber journey, creating opportunities for new business owners and professionals to feel welcomed, informed, and connected from the start. Organizations who support Chamber Orientation gain valuable exposure to new members and business leaders as they begin building relationships within the community. Sponsors have the opportunity to introduce their organization to engaged professionals early in their Chamber experience while aligning their brand with connection, growth, and member success.
Program
Chamber Young Professionals (CYP) empowers emerging leaders to grow both personally and professionally while building authentic connections within the Greater Green Bay community. Designed for individuals who are building careers, expanding networks, and investing in their future, CYP creates opportunities for young professionals to engage with peers, develop leadership skills, and become active contributors to the region’s business and community landscape.
Throughout the year, the program offers a wide range of networking events, professional development experiences, social engagement opportunities, and community-focused programming. CYP provides a welcoming environment where young professionals can strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and deepen their connection to Greater Green Bay.
Signature experiences such as CYP Week bring young professionals together through a dynamic series of events focused on leadership development, community involvement, and professional growth. Additional offerings like CYP Network+ create intentional opportunities for one-on-one networking and professional connection outside of traditional events.
Organizations can engage with Chamber Young Professionals in a variety of meaningful ways, including sponsoring the overall program, supporting individual initiatives and events throughout the year, or becoming an employer member to provide CYP memberships to employees across their organization. These partnership opportunities allow businesses to invest directly in talent attraction, retention, and leadership development while increasing visibility among engaged young professionals throughout the region.
Supporting Chamber Young Professionals demonstrates a commitment to professional growth, workforce development, and the continued success of Greater Green Bay’s emerging leaders.
Program
The Community Concierge program helps candidates, new hires, and their families feel welcomed and connected in Greater Green Bay from day one. Through personalized support, curated experiences, and meaningful introductions, the program helps individuals build confidence, discover local resources, and develop a true sense of belonging as they transition into the region.
Serving as a valuable talent attraction and retention resource for employers, Community Concierge supports employees beyond the workplace through customized community tours, welcome baskets featuring locally sourced products, transitional support related to housing, schools, childcare, and community amenities, as well as individualized assistance tailored to each family’s interests and needs.
The program also recognizes the importance of supporting the entire family unit during relocation and transition. Accompanying partners and family members can receive assistance through resume circulation, networking support, and opportunities to connect with local professionals and community members.
In addition to individualized services, Community Concierge offers company-specific group tours and on-site presentations designed to introduce teams to the Greater Green Bay area in a fun, engaging, and relationship-focused way. These experiences help employees feel more connected to the community while also strengthening workplace culture and team engagement.
Organizations who support Community Concierge align themselves with talent attraction, workforce retention, and community engagement efforts that directly support the long-term growth and success of the Greater Green Bay region.
Event Series
Community Impact Conversations brings together business and community leaders for thoughtful, solution-focused discussions around the issues shaping the future of Greater Green Bay. Designed to encourage collaboration, learning, and forward-thinking dialogue, the series creates space for meaningful conversations around important topics impacting business, workforce, and quality of life across the region.
Each session features subject matter experts and industry leaders who share insight, best practices, emerging trends, and real-world perspectives on issues affecting the business community. Discussions may explore topics such as housing, economic development, workforce challenges, private equity, and other evolving factors influencing the future of Greater Green Bay. Attendees gain practical takeaways, fresh perspective, and a deeper understanding of how organizations and communities can work together to address shared challenges and opportunities.
More than a speaker series, Community Impact Conversations is designed to encourage collaboration and collective problem-solving by bringing together professionals, business leaders, and community stakeholders who are committed to strengthening Greater Green Bay through shared understanding and action.
Organizations who support the series align themselves with leadership, innovation, and community advancement while gaining visibility among engaged business and civic leaders invested in the future success of the Greater Green Bay region.
Signature Event
Find Your Inspiration connects students to the careers, industries, and opportunities shaping the future of Greater Green Bay. Each year, more than 3,000 eighth-grade students engage directly with local businesses and professionals through hands-on career exploration experiences designed to spark curiosity, broaden perspectives, and inspire future possibilities.
The program helps students better understand the connection between education, career pathways, and the workforce needs of our region. By introducing students to a wide variety of industries and professions at a pivotal stage in their academic journey, Find Your Inspiration encourages young people to begin thinking intentionally about high school opportunities, future education, and long-term career goals.
The experience also creates valuable opportunities for employers to engage with the next generation of talent, showcase career possibilities within their industry, and help students discover the exciting opportunities available right here in Greater Green Bay.
Organizations who support Find Your Inspiration invest directly in workforce development, career awareness, and the future success of our community while aligning themselves with one of the region’s most impactful student engagement initiatives.
Signature Event
The Future 15 & Young Professional Awards celebrate the emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations shaping the future of Greater Green Bay. This inspiring event brings together business and community leaders to recognize young professionals who are making a meaningful impact through leadership, innovation, civic engagement, and a strong commitment to strengthening the region.
The program honors individuals and organizations helping create a vibrant and thriving community where young talent can grow, succeed, and remain engaged for years to come.
The Future 15 recognition is presented to young professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to Greater Green Bay through civic and business involvement. Honorees exemplify the values of collaboration, service, and community engagement while contributing to initiatives and organizations that enhance quality of life and support talent attraction and retention across the region.
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes a local business owner whose entrepreneurial success is matched by their positive impact on the community. Beyond business achievement, the award celebrates innovation, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to strengthening Greater Green Bay through entrepreneurship.
The Next Generation Best Place to Work Award honors organizations intentionally investing in young professionals through workplace culture, professional development, attraction and retention strategies, and policies that support work-life integration and generational collaboration.
Organizations who support the Future 15 & Young Professional Awards align themselves with leadership development, workforce growth, and the future of Greater Green Bay while gaining visibility among influential business leaders, rising professionals, and organizations committed to building a strong and connected community.
Signature Event
The Golden Apple Awards celebrate the educators who inspire, lead, and innovate within Greater Green Bay classrooms and schools. This meaningful program recognizes outstanding licensed educational professionals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success continue to shape the future of our community and region.
The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate excellence in education through professionalism, innovation, and leadership. Recipients may include teachers, administrators, school counselors, and other licensed educational professionals making a lasting impact on students, schools, and the broader community.
Created in recognition of the critical role quality education plays in the long-term success and vitality of Greater Green Bay, the program helps elevate awareness around the importance of education and celebrates the individuals dedicated to preparing the next generation for success.
The event brings together educators, business leaders, families, and community supporters for an inspiring celebration of achievement and impact within the education field.
Organizations who support the Golden Apple Awards align themselves with education, workforce development, and community investment while gaining visibility among leaders and individuals passionate about supporting the future success of students across Greater Green Bay.
Event Series
The Greater CEO Circle is an exclusive peer-to-peer gathering designed to bring together business leaders for candid, high-value conversations focused on the opportunities and challenges shaping today’s business environment. Designed to encourage open dialogue and shared learning, the program creates space for executives and decision-makers to exchange real-world insight, perspective, and experience in a collaborative setting.
Each session is guided by thoughtful, structured discussion topics that encourage meaningful conversation around leadership, workforce trends, economic outlooks, organizational challenges, innovation, and other timely issues impacting businesses and the broader community.
Focused on executive-level engagement and peer connection, the Greater CEO Circle provides leaders with the opportunity to learn from one another, gain fresh perspective, and strengthen relationships with fellow executives navigating similar experiences.
Organizations who support the Greater CEO Circle gain valuable visibility among influential business and community leaders while aligning themselves with leadership, collaboration, and executive engagement across the Greater Green Bay region.
Program
Leadership Green Bay is a premier leadership development program designed to connect and inspire professionals who are committed to strengthening the Greater Green Bay community. Through immersive monthly sessions, participants gain a deeper understanding of the key issues, opportunities, and organizations shaping the region while developing the skills and perspective needed to lead with purpose and impact.
The program brings together a diverse cohort of emerging and established leaders from across industries and backgrounds, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, and community engagement. Throughout the experience, participants explore topics related to business, education, government, economic development, workforce challenges, quality of life, and community leadership.
A cornerstone of the program is the team project experience, where participants work collaboratively to address community needs, elevate awareness around important issues, and create meaningful local impact. These projects strengthen leadership and teamwork skills while fostering lasting relationships between participants and the organizations they serve.
Graduates of Leadership Green Bay leave the program with expanded professional networks, stronger leadership capabilities, and a deeper connection to the Greater Green Bay community and its future.
Organizations who support Leadership Green Bay align themselves with leadership development, community engagement, and regional growth while gaining visibility among influential professionals and emerging community leaders.
Event
Legacy of Leadership is an inspiring alumni engagement event that brings together past and present Leadership Green Bay participants for an evening centered around connection, celebration, and continued community impact. Designed to strengthen relationships across cohorts and generations of leaders, the event creates space for networking, recognition, and investment in the future of leadership development within Greater Green Bay.
The evening features high-impact networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and the celebration of outstanding leaders and organizations whose service and leadership continue to shape our community. Attendees also have the opportunity to support the continued growth and accessibility of Leadership Green Bay through a featured fundraising experience benefiting future leadership development initiatives.
At its core, Legacy of Leadership celebrates the lasting relationships, mentorship, service, and community impact that continue long after the program experience ends.
The event also honors distinguished award recipients whose dedication and leadership exemplify the mission and legacy of Leadership Green Bay, including the Leo Frigo Leadership Award, the Meredith & John Rose Business Leadership Award, and the John F. Hager Hall of Fame Award.
Organizations who support Legacy of Leadership align themselves with leadership development, alumni engagement, and community impact while gaining visibility among influential professionals, business leaders, and individuals committed to strengthening the future of Greater Green Bay.
Event
The Leaders Luncheon brings together experienced business and community leaders with emerging professionals for meaningful conversations centered around leadership, mentorship, and the future of Greater Green Bay. Designed to encourage authentic connection and shared learning, the event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with influential leaders in an approachable and relationship-focused setting.
Community leaders are intentionally seated throughout the room to facilitate conversation at each table, creating opportunities for attendees to ask questions, gain perspective, exchange ideas, and learn from the experiences of established professionals across a variety of industries and backgrounds. The format encourages open dialogue and mentorship connections that extend beyond the event itself.
The Leaders Luncheon creates a unique environment where leadership insight, career experiences, and community conversations come together to inspire the next generation of professionals while strengthening relationships across the business community. Organizations who support the Leaders Luncheon gain valuable visibility among both established and emerging leaders while aligning themselves with mentorship, professional growth, and the continued development of Greater Green Bay’s future workforce and community leadership.
Signature Event
Economic insight. Community impact. A greater future.
State of the Chamber brings together business and community leaders for a forward-focused event centered on the trends, opportunities, and developments shaping the future of Greater Green Bay. Designed to inform, connect, and inspire, the event provides attendees with valuable economic insight, meaningful business conversations, and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the region’s continued growth and success.
The program features a keynote presentation offering timely perspective on the current business and economic landscape, along with panel discussions and community updates focused on topics including workforce development, economic growth, and upcoming development projects shaping the future of Greater Green Bay.
A highlight of the event is the recognition of outstanding businesses and leaders whose innovation, growth, and community impact continue to strengthen the region. Awards presented during the event include Large Business Growth, Small Business Growth, Cornerstone Award, and Entrepreneur of the Year.
State of the Chamber creates an engaging environment for learning, collaboration, and forward-focused conversation while reinforcing a shared vision for the future of Greater Green Bay.
Organizations who support State of the Chamber gain high-value visibility among influential business and community leaders while aligning themselves with economic growth, workforce development, innovation, and the continued success of the Greater Green Bay region.
Program
Greater Green Bay Teen Leadership empowers high school sophomores to develop the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to become thoughtful and engaged leaders within their schools and communities. Through immersive monthly sessions, students from across Brown County come together to explore the issues, industries, and experiences shaping the future of Greater Green Bay.
Throughout the program, participants engage in hands-on learning experiences focused on topics including local history, government, economic development, wellness, environmental sustainability, and community leadership. Through interactive discussions, team-building activities, and conversations with local leaders and professionals, students gain a deeper understanding of their community while discovering the impact their voice and leadership can have.
A key component of the program is the student-led community project experience, where participants work collaboratively to support a local nonprofit organization through service, awareness, and community engagement efforts. These projects provide students with the opportunity to apply their leadership skills in meaningful ways while learning the value of collaboration, civic involvement, and giving back to the community.
The program encourages personal growth, civic engagement, and leadership development while helping students build relationships with peers from across the region. Participants leave with stronger communication and leadership skills, expanded perspective, and a deeper connection to the Greater Green Bay community.
Organizations who support Greater Green Bay Teen Leadership invest directly in youth leadership development, education, and the future success of our community while aligning themselves with one of the region’s most impactful student leadership initiatives.
Travel Event
Urban Exploration is an immersive professional development and community engagement experience designed to expose business and community leaders to innovative ideas, emerging trends, and best practices from other cities and regions. Through curated site visits, expert-led discussions, and intentional networking opportunities, participants gain fresh perspective and actionable insight they can bring back to Greater Green Bay.
Each experience is thoughtfully designed around key community and business topics, offering attendees the opportunity to explore how other cities are approaching areas such as economic development, workforce attraction, housing, downtown development, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, quality of life, and community growth. Participants engage directly with local leaders, industry experts, and organizations within the host city to better understand successful strategies, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to shared challenges.
A unique component of Urban Exploration is the use of industry-specific tracks, allowing attendees to customize portions of their experience based on their professional interests and goals. These focused tracks create opportunities for participants to connect with experts and professionals actively working within their field in the host city, fostering deeper learning, collaboration, and idea-sharing.
The experience is designed to be seamless and highly engaging, with registration costs including hotel accommodations, transportation, meals, programming, and curated tours throughout the trip.
Organizations who support Urban Exploration align themselves with innovation, leadership development, and regional growth while gaining visibility among influential business and community leaders committed to bringing new ideas and forward-thinking strategies back to Greater Green Bay.
Signature Event
The Welcome Back Packers Luncheon is a long-standing Greater Green Bay tradition that has brought together business and community leaders to celebrate the start of football season for more than six decades. Hosted in partnership with the Green Bay Packers, the event combines regional pride, connection, and excitement for the upcoming season in a high-energy and uniquely Green Bay experience.
Each year, more than 1,000 attendees gather to hear exclusive insights and season perspectives from Packers leadership while also enjoying appearances from Packers players, coaches, and staff members. The luncheon creates a memorable atmosphere that brings together businesses, community leaders, and football fans from across the region.
Organizations and attendees have the opportunity to purchase individual tickets or reserve tables to entertain clients, recognize employees, strengthen business relationships, and engage with the Greater Green Bay community in a meaningful and memorable way.
As one of the region’s most anticipated annual traditions, the Welcome Back Packers Luncheon continues to celebrate community connection, regional pride, and the unique spirit that defines Greater Green Bay.
