Leveraging Local: The Business of Sponsorship

    Leveraging Local: The Business of SponsorshipSponsorship is not just about giving; it is a strategy. For small businesses and entrepreneurs, community sponsorship is a marketing investment that should deliver measurable results, strengthen brand perception, and foster meaningful collaborations.Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on how to leverage sponsorships to work for you and your business.Date: Tuesday October 21, 2025Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: The Link Coworking, 5152 Haliburton County Rd 21, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0Key Topics:Why sponsorship is a market strategyNavigating the stigma around sponsorship, and why businesses should proudly market their community engagementEvaluating sponsorship opportunities. Does it align with your brand values, timelines, deliverables, and target demographic?How community involvement strengthens your brand perceptionUnderstanding what a “return on investment” in sponsorship looks likeWho should attend?Entrepreneurs & small business ownersNot-for-profit board & committee membersMeet the Panelists:Amanda Schultz - Partner, The Voima GroupNicole Baumgartner - Broker/Realtor, Baumgartner RealtyNicole Marshall - Marketing Coordinator, ACM DesignsNataly Mylan - Marketing Chair, Places for PeopleDennis Penny - Minden Auto & Minden RotaryModerated by: Barb Bolin.Whether you’re a business deciding where to invest your dollars or a not-for-profit seeking to cultivate lasting partnerships, this conversation will give you the tools, insights, and confidence to approach sponsorship with strategy, clarity, and impact.To register: email [email protected] or call 705-457-3555

    Haliburton County Development Corporation
    The Link
    5152 County Rd 21, Haliburton (Map)

    Leveraging Local: The Business of Sponsorship

    Sponsorship is not just about giving; it is a strategy. For small businesses and entrepreneurs, community sponsorship is a marketing investment that should deliver measurable results, strengthen brand perception, and foster meaningful collaborations.

    Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on how to leverage sponsorships to work for you and your business.

    Date: Tuesday October 21, 2025

    Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

    Location: The Link Coworking, 5152 Haliburton County Rd 21, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

    Key Topics:

    • Why sponsorship is a market strategy
    • Navigating the stigma around sponsorship, and why businesses should proudly market their community engagement
    • Evaluating sponsorship opportunities. Does it align with your brand values, timelines, deliverables, and target demographic?
    • How community involvement strengthens your brand perception
    • Understanding what a “return on investment” in sponsorship looks like

    Who should attend?

    • Entrepreneurs & small business owners
    • Not-for-profit board & committee members

    Meet the Panelists:

    Amanda Schultz - Partner, The Voima Group

    Nicole Baumgartner - Broker/Realtor, Baumgartner Realty

    Nicole Marshall - Marketing Coordinator, ACM Designs

    Nataly Mylan - Marketing Chair, Places for People

    Dennis Penny - Minden Auto & Minden Rotary

    Moderated by: Barb Bolin.

    Whether you’re a business deciding where to invest your dollars or a not-for-profit seeking to cultivate lasting partnerships, this conversation will give you the tools, insights, and confidence to approach sponsorship with strategy, clarity, and impact.

    To register: email [email protected] or call 705-457-3555