Sponsorship Opportunities

The RBTC has a number of annual partnership and event sponsorship opportunities, including:

Annual Partnership: Simply put, the RBTC could not operate and serve our membership to our current capacity without the support of our annual partners. Through their financial, volunteer, and other forms of support, these companies enable the RBTC to work towards our goals while keeping membership costs low.
Tech & Toast Breakfasts: Tech & Toast events are held throughout the year and typically alternate between Blacksburg and Roanoke locations to encourage regional participation. Each event includes a speaker or panel and valuable networking with business and technology leaders from across the region.
TechNite Awards Dinner: TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke – Blacksburg region’s technology community. It provides an opportunity to network with more than 400 leaders in business and innovation in one location. The evening is highlighted with an awards ceremony where leaders are recognized in categories such as STEM-H Educator, Regional Go-To-Geek, Regional Connector, Rising Star, Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Regional Leadership, and Company of the Year. TechNite is held annually in late Spring at The Hotel Roanoke or the Inn at Virginia Tech.
Fall Membership Gala: The Fall Gala is a great networking opportunity with more than 300 attendees. Held annually at the Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, the 2015 event will introduce the Fall Gala Casino Night. Members are encouraged to dress up, play games, and mingle with the brightest innovators in the region.
Business Development Forum: RBTC members have questions about PR, business development strategy, developing new channels, lead management, and other related topics. Biz Dev forum was created to help members share lessons learned and best practices.
WoTech: An RBTC peer community providing support, development, and education through peer networks of women leaders and up-and-coming women leaders in technology companies.

To discuss how your company can support the RBTC, contact us today at (540) 443-9232.

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Annual Partner Sponsorship

Contribution: $8,500 annually

Recognition at TechNite and Fall Gala (signage and mentioned at podium)
Recognition at monthly Tech & Toast events (signage and mentioned at podium)
Recognition on RBTC website with hyperlink to Sponsor’s website
Recognition listed on name tags of company and representatives for Tech & Toast, TechNite and Fall Gala
Recognition and hyperlinked logo on all e-newsletters
Complimentary RBTC membership
Two complimentary tickets to monthly Tech & Toast events (non-transferable)
Opportunity to provide company premiums at one RBTC Tech & Toast
RBTC Board seat consideration
Preferred option to renew or upgrade sponsorship level next year
Benefits at TechNite
- Signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
- Recognition at podium, on website, in banquet programs, and on name badges
- TechNite table sponsorship with 10 complimentary tickets
10 complimentary tickets to Fall Gala
Logo circulating on homepage of website
Exclusive invitations to CEO Roundtables
Exclusive invitations to special sessions (i.e. roundtables with elected officials)
Opportunity to host peer to peer and CEO forums
First opportunity to host community events
Featured jobs in e-newsletters
Featured investor in e-newsletters
Upgraded sponsor directory listing

Contribution: $6,500 annually

Recognition at TechNite and Fall Gala (signage and mentioned at podium)
Recognition at monthly Tech & Toast events (signage and mentioned at podium)
Recognition on RBTC website with hyperlink to Sponsor’s website
Recognition and hyperlinked logo on all e-newsletters
Recognition listed on name tags of company representatives for Tech & Toast, TechNite and Fall Gala
Complimentary RBTC membership
Two complimentary tickets to monthly Tech & Toast events (non-transferrable)
Preferred option to renew or upgrade sponsorship level next year
Benefits at TechNite
- Signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
- Recognition at podium, on website, in banquet programs, and on your name badges
- TechNite table sponsorship with 10 complimentary tickets
Six complimentary tickets to Fall Gala
Logo circulating on homepage of website
Exclusive invitations to special sessions (i.e. roundtables with elected officials)
Upgraded sponsor directory listing

Contribution: $4,000 annually

Recognition at TechNite and Fall Gala (signage and mentioned at podium)
Recognition at monthly Tech & Toast events (via signage)
Recognition on RBTC website with hyperlink to Sponsor’s website
Recognition and hyperlinked logo on all e-newsletters
Complimentary RBTC membership
Preferred option to renew or upgrade sponsorship level next year
Benefits at TechNite
- Signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
- Recognition at podium, on website, in banquet programs, and on your name badges
- Four complimentary TechNite tickets
Four complimentary Fall Gala tickets
Featured jobs in e-newsletter
Two complimentary tickets to monthly Tech & Toast events (non-transferrable)

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Benefit Summary
Contribution: $750 per event (6 available)

Company name and logo hyperlinked on electronic invitations to the sponsored breakfast
Company name listed on RBTC Tech & Toast event website with hyperlink to company website
Copmany name displayed during the pre-event and post-event presentation
Company representative will have an opportunity to give a 5 minute introduction to Tech & Toast attendees about the sponsoring company
Company representative introduces the first speaker
Two complimentary (non-transferable) tickets to the sponsored Tech & Toast
Opportunity to provide premium giveaways and/or corporate literature at sponsored Tech & Toast

Event Host
Contribution: $5,000 (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition on all banquet event publicity material controlled by RBTC
Name recognition in nomination form, banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event“ page
Reserved company table
Sponsorship signage at reserved table
Complimentary banquet tickets (8)
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Award Sponsor Contribution: $2,500 (6 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition in banquet invitation, in event program, and on web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Preferred seating location at the banquet
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages
Opportunity to present the respective award sponsored during the award ceremony

Networking Reception Sponsor Contribution: $2,500 (2 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Special company visibility during reception via decoration
Name recognition asTechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

After Party Sponsor Contribution: $1,500 (2 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Table Wine Sponsor Contribution: $1,500 (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Table Dessert Sponsor Contribution: $1,500 (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Table Gift Sponsor Contribution: $1,000 + cost of premium gift (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Table gift with sponsor logo (1 gift per table, or each guest – sponsor choice). RBTC will help with selection.
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
Option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Media Sponsor Contribution: $1,500 (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as TechNite Awards Dinner Sponsor on company name badges
Option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Event Host
Contribution: $5,000 (1 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the event
Name recognition in the invitation, program, and web “event“ page
Private Black Jack Casino Table!
8 Complimentary Fall Gala tickets (Non-Transferable)
$100,000 in extra casino playing money
Name recognition as Fall Gala Sponsor on your event name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Supporting Event Sponsor Contribution $1,500 (4 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the evening
Name recognition in invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
3 Complimentary Fall Gala Tickets (Non-Transferable)
$30,000 in extra casino playing money
Name recognition as a Fall Gala Sponsor on your event name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Networking Reception Sponsor Contribution $2,000 (2 available)

Event signage in hall (prominence commensurate with sponsorship level)
Name recognition at podium during the event
Name recognition in invitation, program, and web “event” page
Special company visibility during reception via signage
4 complimentary Fall Gala tickets (Non-Transferable)
$40,000 in extra casino playing money
Name recognition as a Fall Gala Sponsor on your event name badges
VIP option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Media Sponsor Contribution: $1,500 (1 available)

Event signage in hall
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as Fall Gala Sponsor on company name badges
$10,000 in extra casino playing money
Option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Event Gift Sponsor Contribution: $1,000, plus the cost of premium gift (1 available)

Event signage in hall
Name recognition at podium during the banquet
Name recognition in banquet invitation, banquet program, and web “event” page
Complimentary banquet tickets (2)
Name recognition as Fall Gala Sponsor on company name badges
$10,000 in extra casino playing money
Option to purchase future sponsorship packages

Sponsorship Benefit Summary
Contribution: $750 per event (3 available)

Company name and logo hyperlinked on electronic invitations to the sponsored forum
Company name listed on RBTC WoTech event website with hyperlink to company website
Company name displayed during the pre-event and post-event presentation
Company representative will have an opportunity to give a 5 minute introduction prior to the event
Company representative will introduce the speaker
Two complimentary registrations to the sponsored event
Opportunity to provide premium giveaways and/or corporate literature at sponsored event

Roanoke – Blacksburg FIRST LEGO League Tournament Sponsorship
Contribution: $1,000 per event (5 available)

Company name included as the tournament sponsor
Copmany name and logo hyperlinked on electronic invitations to the FLL Tournament
Company name listed on tournament website with hyperlink to sponsor company’s website
Company name displayed during the pre-event and post-event presentation

FLL Team Sponsorship Contribution: $1,500 per event (10 available)