Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the North Kansas City Business Council while increasing visibility for your business or organization. Below is a menu of opportunities. Some may already be reserved, so please contact us for current availability.
Major Annual Events
Mickey Finn Scholarship Golf Classic
Our annual golf event in June with more than 100 golfers at Tiffany Greens Golf Club.
Presenting sponsor: $5,000
Platinum Sponsors: $2,500
Gold Sponsors: $1,250
Hole Sponsors: $200
Presenting, Platinum and Gold Sponsors:
- Logo on large event-related signage
- Recognition on golf tourney web page
- Recognition on social media before and after the event
- Recognition in eNewsletter
- Participation fee waived for highest level sponsors
Hole Sponsors have the opportunity for an on-course presence, and all will have signage at their sponsored holes regardless of whether they choose to be there in person or not
Holiday Magic Dinner & Auction
Held the first Thursday in December, this signature event draws about 200 attendees for a “Taste of NKC” dining experience—featuring samples from a variety of local restaurants—along with a full week of online auction bidding leading up to the in-person celebration.
Presenting Sponsor: $5,000 (NKC Health has generously secured this opportunity for 2025)
Platinum Sponsors: $2,500
Gold Sponsors: $1,250
- Logo on event-related signage
- Recognition on slideshow at event
- Recognition from stage at event
- Recognition on Holiday Magic web page
- Recognition on social media before and after the event
- Recognition in eNewsletter and printed newsletter
- Two tables at event for Presenting sponsor; one table for Platinum and Gold sponsors
City Sidewalks Tree Festival
A beloved NKC holiday tradition featuring more than 50 decorated trees along Armour and Swift streets. Sponsors receive weeks of high-visibility exposure from late November through early January.
Presenting Sponsor: $1,000
Member Tree Sponsor: $200
Non-member Tree Sponsor: $250
- Sole title sponsor of NKC's annual holiday tradition
- Recognition on public map online
- Recognition on slideshow at Holiday Magic
- Recognition from stage at Holiday Magic
- Recognition on City Sidewalks Tree Festival web page
- Recognition on soc media before, during & after event
- Recognition in eNewsletter and printed newsletter
- Recognition in public relations materials
Monthly Luncheons
NKCBC Monthly Luncheon
Business and community leaders arrive at 11:30 am to network, connect, and enjoy lunch. A little after noon, the program begins, featuring speakers from across the region who share insights on topics like economic development, innovation, workforce trends, and local impact.
Luncheon sponsor: $350 per event
- Sole sponsor for the luncheon
- Opportunity to address audience for 5 minutes
- Opportunity to share literature at check-in desk and or luncheon tables
- Opportunity to bring and set up signage in check-in area
Communications Vehicles
Spring and Fall Printed Newsletters
Printed newsletter mailed out and distributed to ~900 North Kansas City businesses twice a year.
$100 insert fee per insert per newsletter
- Insert fee allows a one-page insert in newsletter
- Sponsor must provide 1,000 copies of insert
- Deadlines apply, check with Rich Groves for details
Twice-monthly email newsletter
Email newsletter containing news about and of interest to NKC businesses. Sent to 1,400 email addresses.
$150 per issue
- Conspicuous logo placement at the top of the eNewsletter
- Link to your preferred URL on logo
Weekly Reminder Email
Email sent out every Monday and Thursday containing reminders and announcing upcoming events of the North Kansas City Business Council.
$200 per month, minimum six months
- One 350 x 350 pixel ad in every email
- Up to three updates or ad swaps during sponsorship term
- Link to your preferred URL on sponsor ad
- We announce your sponsorship on social media
- Complimentary ad design assistance
Sponsor the Website (https://www.nkcbusinesscouncil.com)
The North Kansas City Business Council website is the hub for all communications and the site members and the public go to to for reference: Calendar of events, board member listing, business directory, resources, etc.
$750 for one year
- Conspicuous logo placement as "website sponsor" at the bottom of every NKCBC website page for one year
- Your logo links to your business website
- We announce your sponsorship on social media
Annual Printed Business Directory
Our annual listing of all North Kansas City businesses and organizations,
Rates from $250 to $1,500; inquire with Chris Teague, CT Communications, at cteague.kc@gmail.com.
- Distribution to more than 900 North Kansas City businesses
- Various size sponsorship ad space available