Being a monthly sponsor of one of the Venture Connectors luncheons is a great opportunity for a company to  brand while also supporting the venture community. Sponsors receive significant marketing and sales exposure to one of the largest monthly gatherings of entrepreneurs and potential investors from Kentucky and surrounding states, including both private investors and representatives from most of the largest venture capital firms in the region. The typical number of attendees at a meeting are 120+ (with 300-400 attendees a one or two times a year for special speakers or events).

Benefits Received by Sponsor

Your company's name, logo and position as sponsor will be prominently displayed (1) on the front of the monthly newsletter which is emailed to members, (2) on the Venture Connectors website, and (3) on each guest table at the monthly meeting. Also, your logo and role as Sponsor will be prominently displayed on the PowerPoint slide projector screen seen by all attendees as they enter and during the meeting.

 
Your company will be the exclusive sponsor for the meeting and no other company will receive this exposure or these benefits. Companies are limited to only one sponsorship opportunity every 4 months.

At the beginning and end of each meeting, your company as Sponsor will be formally announced and thanked by the Venture Connectors president.

During the one minute announcements at the beginning of the meeting, you will be given an opportunity to address the audience briefly concerning your services.

The monthly meeting and lunch fee of $40/per person will be complimentary to you for up to 5 attendees An exclusive table will be reserved for you at the front of the meeting. The keynote speaker will also be seated with you. For co-sponsors, each sponsor is allowed 3 complimentary guests.

A table will be provided to you to display your sign, brochures, etc. Please call the Venture Connectors at 502-589-6868 to make these arrangements. Your company is responsible for providing all signs, and materials and removing them following the meeting.

You may place one piece of promotional material at each luncheon table seat. All such material is subject to prior approval by the Venture Connectors. Again, please contact the Club at 502-589-6868 for approval of all display material.

Meeting Format: Each meeting features a keynote speaker; three, formal pre-screened, five-minute presentations by companies seeking capital; and several one-minute announcements concerning potential investments and other related regional topics.

Meeting Time and Location: The first Wednesday of each month at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville.

2011 Sponsorship Cost: $1,500 per luncheon/event, payable and non-refundable at the time of booking. (Key speakers and special events are not known in advance and occur randomly throughout the year. Consequently, sponsorship cannot be obtained for specific events, just for specific months.)

2012 Sponsorship Cost: $1,650 per luncheon/event, payable and non-refundable at the time of booking. (Key speakers and special events are not known in advance and occur randomly throughout the year. Consequently, sponsorship cannot be obtained for specific events, just for specific months.)

Contact for Sponsorship Information: Venture Connectors Board Member and Vice President of Sponsorships Ken Dicken at 502-327-0151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .