Sponsor Benefits

Reach an extremely fast-growing sector - women-owned businesses
One-third of all privately held firms in the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area are women-owned. From 1997 to 2002, the number of women-owned employer firms grew at three times the rate of all employer firms. As the Puget Sound's leading organization for women business owners, WBO reaches women entrepreneurs through its monthly communications and luncheon programs and the prestigious Nellie Cashman annual award.

We invite sponsors to participate in an extremely fast-growing segment of our economy. Through partnering with WBO your company can help women keep their businesses growing and thriving. With WBO, your company can tap into this dynamic market.

Sponsorship contact: Kelly Nolan, Sponsorships Chair, at (425) 775-2700 or by email at kelly@fsfinancialstrategies.com.

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Sponsor Benefits
Membership Benefits: Complimentary memberships and access to all member activities.
Publicity: Recognition and company materials at WBO events.
Nellie Cashman Award Gala Dinner: Recognition in advertisements, PR and marketing materials; complimentary dinner tickets.
Luncheon: Recognition and company materials displayed at luncheons.
Web Site: Sponsor profile or listing as WBO sponsor.

Sponsorship opportunities
Strategic Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor

Strategic Partner
Investment $20,000 annually

Exclusivity: WBO offers Strategic Partners exclusive sponsorship rights within their industry sectors. Partner designation is available to only three sponsoring organizations.
Organizational Visibility and Recognition: Prominent display at WBO events and on WBO PR and marketing materials.
Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity: Prominent display and special recognition at Candidates Breakfast, VIP reception and award gala; ads in Puget Sound Business Journal and program; company materials at attendees' seats; table of ten with signage.
Luncheon Publicity: Corporate banner displayed; prominent display in Luncheon announcements; complimentary Luncheon Sponsorship; company materials at seats.
Web Site: Prominent home page display; sponsor profile; listing in Nellie Sponsors page.
WBO Membership: Four complimentary annual memberships; prominent display in Membership Directory

Sponsorship opportunities

Platinum Sponsor
Investment $10,000 annually

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity: Prominent display and special recognition at Candidates Breakfast, VIP reception and award gala; ads in Puget Sound Business Journal and program; corporate material at attendees' seats; five complimentary dinner tickets.
Luncheon Publicity: Complimentary Luncheon Sponsorship; company materials at sponsors' table.
Web Site: Sponsor profile; listing in Nellie Sponsors page.
WBO Membership: Three complimentary annual memberships with listings in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Gold Sponsors
Investment $5,000 annually

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity: Invitation to Candidates Breakfast and VIP reception; recognition in Puget Sound Business Journal ads and invitation; ad in program; Gold Sponsor signage in PowerPoint Presentation; company materials at sponsors' table; three complimentary dinner tickets.
Luncheon Publicity: Display company materials at sponsors' table.
Web Site: Sponsor profile; listing in Nellie Sponsors page.
WBO Membership: Two complimentary annual memberships with listings in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Silver Sponsors
Investment $2,500 annually

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity: Invitation to VIP reception; recognition in Puget Sound Business Journal ads and invitation; ad in program; Silver Sponsor signage in PowerPoint Presentation; company materials at sponsors' table; two complimentary dinner tickets.
Luncheon Publicity: Company materials at sponsors' table.
Web Site: Sponsor profile; listing in Nellie Sponsors page.
WBO Membership: One complimentary annual membership with listing in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Bronze Sponsors
Investment $1,000 annually

Nellie Cashman Awards Advertising and Publicity: Invitation to VIP reception; name in Puget Sound Business Journal ads and program; Bronze Sponsor signage in PowerPoint Presentation; company materials at sponsors' table; one complimentary dinner ticket.
Luncheon Publicity: Company materials at sponsors' table.
Web Site: Listing in WBO Sponsors page and Nellie Sponsors page.
WBO Membership: One complimentary annual membership with listing in Membership Directory.

Sponsorship opportunities

Luncheon Sponsors
Investment $500

3-Minute Podium Presentation: Introduced by WBO president to the podium for a 3-minute presentation.
Luncheon Publicity: Prominent display of signage at luncheon; logo on postcard announcement; recognition in e-mail announcement; display company materials at seats and on sponsors' table.
Web Site: Logo and 100-word write-up on WBO Web site.
WBO Mailing List: One-time use of membership mailing list; copy of list of luncheon attendees.

Sponsorship opportunities