Sponsorship Opportunities

The Center for Regional Development completely relies on grant-funding and sponsorships to host the annual State of the Region Conference. Sponsoring the State of the Region Conference gives your company access to around 300 elected, economic development, and business decision-makers in Northwest Ohio. There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities to fit your organization’s budget while increasing the recognition of your company’s brand in the region.

Sponsor Benefits

	Presenting	Leadership	Transformation	Innovation	Growth	Foundation
	$5,000+	$3,500	$2,500	$1,500	$1,000	$500
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Reserved table at event	●
90-second video played during conference	●
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Contact Nichole Fifer at fifenic@bgsu.edu to secure sponsorship and visit the State of the Region page to register for the conference.

Updated: 09/29/2025 10:27AM