125^th Anniversary Celebration at CONNECT
Thursday, November 7^th 
Bristol Event Center

Sponsor Registration is Open

Gain positive exposure with CT’s Independent Insurance Agent community while supporting the celebration of our important anniversary.  Not only will you reach attendees, you’ll be in front of the community before and after the event.  Learn more about the opportunities below.  Sponsorships are first come, first served. 

Please call Allison Just at 315-432-4249 or email ajust@bigict.org with any questions.

•To attend CONNECT, please register here.
•To exhibit at CONNECT, please register here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Celebration Luncheon - $5,000
125 years of memories, milestones, and friendships. We celebrate all of this and look ahead to the future with a very special luncheon at CONNECT.  We’ll gather as a community to break bread and champion our achievements.  The Celebration Luncheon is the pinnacle of our 125^th anniversary festivities.  Your support will make the Celebration Luncheon one to remember for many years to come.

Includes:
•Logo inclusion on signage during luncheon
•Personal thank you from the stage
•30-second video played during luncheon
•Full-page ad in special CONNECT/125^th program book
•Logo in special CONNECT/125^th program book
•Name in promotional emails and on the website
•Tagged social media post

125 Years Gallery - $3,000
We’re excited for this in-person experience.  Attendees can walk through this hall to view pieces of history that have made us who we are.  Along with the pre-promotion of the gallery, the sponsor will be included in the virtual experience that launches online after CONNECT.  Your support will help us fund the creation and printing of this gallery.

Includes:
•Large logo and thank you included in signage at gallery entrance (featured supporter)
•Letter of congratulations to Big I CT, if desired, on display in the gallery area
•Full-page ad in special CONNECT/125^th program book
•Logo on page with virtual gallery after event
•Logo in special CONNECT/125^th program book
•Name in promotional emails and on the website
•Tagged social media


Inclusion in Commemorative125^th Program Book - $500 
Limited Number Available - Platinum Plus sponsors receive special price of $250 for an ad (contact Allison Just)

Includes:
•Full-page ad in the book to congratulate Big I CT or content of your choice

125th Cocktail Reception & Live Music - $2,500
Grab a drink, connect with an exhibitor, and catch up with peers in the Industry Marketplace. Our fan-favorite singer/guitarist will help us wrap up a special day of celebration.

Includes:
•Logo near performer
•Name on the website and in email
•Name mention in special 125th program book

Name Badge Lanyards – $2,500

Includes:
•Your logo on every lanyard at CONNECT
•Name on the website

Kelly Donahue-Piro Session - $1,500
The "BFF to Insurance Agencies," Kelly Donahue-Piro, will share tips to maximize opportunity. Your support makes you a "BFF," too.

Includes:
•Thank you from the stage
•Name mention on the website and in email
•Name mention in special 125th program book

Cash Prize - $1,500

Includes:
•Name included in four (4) announcements for cash prizes during the day
•Acknowledgement in special CONNECT/125^th program book
•Name in promotional emails and on the website

SOLD OUT Welcome Coffee & Refreshments - $1,000

Includes:
•Signage at coffee bar and refreshment tables during registration
•Name on the website and in email
•Acknowledgement in special CONNECT/125^th program book

SOLD OUT Industry Marketplace Refreshments - $1,000

Includes:
•Signage at refreshment tables during Industry Marketplace time
•Name on the website and in email
•Acknowledgement in special CONNECT/125^th program book