Sponsorship
Our Impact
As a vehicle for Ottawa’s successful, dynamic and diverse businesswomen, the WBN supports and encourages businesswomen’s endeavours and provides them with opportunities to engage meaningfully with their communities. You can help! Your sponsorship will allow more women to pursue their business goals while allowing you to promote your business, foster good relations, and connect with people in your community.
TO SPONSOR, OR FOR MORE DETAILS
Please contact us at
sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca
At a Glance
- Ottawa’s longest-standing professional association for women
- 150+ active members and growing
- Increased attendance and expanded reach with online events
- Corporate and entrepreneur sectors well-represented
- Build your brand, collaborate with your community and reach a dedicated audience
- Multiple opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships, at all levels
Let’s Talk About You
You need to promote your business, foster good relations and connect with people in your community. But resources are tight, the pandemic has shifted the business landscape and the usual vehicles aren’t available anymore.
Perhaps you’re looking to become more involved in community partnerships by partnering with worthwhile causes. It’s an industry-crossing trend – customers are increasingly curious about brand values and want to show their support through their patronage.
You’ve come to the right place. Established in 1981, the Women’s Business Network (WBN) is Ottawa’s longest-standing and most established professional association for women in all sectors. With more than 240 dedicated members, WBN’s reach is growing due to virtual events – more people can participate from more locations. We have many exciting ways you can effectively reach a dedicated group of people across multiple industries in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds.
The many benefits of becoming a WBN sponsor include:
Values-based Brand Building
Corporate social responsibility moves your company beyond typical marketing, with an elevated profile for a specific and timely purpose. Receive local visibility on a national and international priority – be seen within your industry and beyond as a responsive, action-oriented partner who chooses to make a difference with diversity and representation.
Reach a Dedicated Group
With a focus on networking and empowerment, our events and programs feature the latest tools, resources and research to develop skills and knowledge for women in business—as well as highlighting and supporting local businesses within our membership. Our members are dedicated and known for supporting WBN-related partners through direct engagement and referrals.
Collaborate
Build and deepen relationships among other leaders in our community with a shared interest in diversity and inclusion, gender equality and continuous professional development for businesswomen in Ottawa. Connect with women professionals and entrepreneurs in Ottawa, including government ministers, journalists, emerging young leaders, academics, private sector executives, business owners, civil society leaders and heads of agencies from different industries.
After all…
$20,000,000,000,000 in consumer spending is controlled by women.
91% of global consumers are likely to switch brands to one associated with a good cause, given comparable price and quality. 82% of financial decisions are made by women, alone or as equal partners. Almost 66% of women say they are the primary breadwinner in their household. (Source: BMO Women in Wealth presentation, 2020.)
It makes good business sense to partner with an organization devoted to developing women’s business potential.
Let’s Talk About Us
We are entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, decision-makers, leaders. We are inspiring businesswomen.
The WBN serves as a vehicle for Ottawa’s successful, dynamic and diverse women’s business community to come together and collaborate while building professional and personal skills, inspiring others and giving back to the community. The business networking opportunities alone are well worth the investment.
Here’s a quick look at our members, according to a recent survey:
- 95% have a post-secondary education
- 55% are entrepreneurs/business owners, while
- 36% are corporate professionals
- 51% earn over $75,000/year
Our members pay attention – they will see and interact with you:
- 93% interact with WBN on social media
- 77% attend 3 or more events/year
- 73% have attended an event in last 3 months
- 67% read WBN newsletters regularly
The Businesswoman Of The Year Awards (BYAs) celebrate the business achievements, professional expertise and leadership of outstanding women in the National Capital Region and are presented to recipients in the Entrepreneurial Leader, Enterprise Leader, Lifetime Achievement and Community Impact categories.
Sponsorship of the BYAs is an opportunity to promote your brand and connect with prominent businesswomen, decision-makers and individuals with strong networks and purchasing power. Commensurate with investment, sponsors are recognized through an integrated communications campaign between the WBN and the BYAs.
BYA SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BYA PRESENTING SPONSOR – $30,000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 2 Corporate Tables [16 tickets] for Gala
- 8 tickets to the BYA Finalist Reception
- 8 tickets to WBN Annual Holiday reception
- Dedicated section to their business in Gala program & all Gala signage
- Special recognition on all BYA promotional collateral
- Signage at BYA Finalist Reception
- Logo on Finalist Reception Step & Repeat (photo wall background)
- Verbal recognition at all BYA events
- Host & present a WBN “Women in the Boardroom” event
- Speaking opportunity at BYA Gala (5 minutes)
- Speaking opportunity at BYA Finalist Reception (5 minutes)
- 4 Annual WBN Memberships
- Logo on WBN Website
- Logo in WBN Communications
- Post sponsor company events on WBN Events Page (Member & Partner Events)
- Logo on BYA website
BYA CATEGORY SPONSORS – $8000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 1 Corporate Table [8 tickets] for Gala
- 8 tickets to BYA Finalist Reception
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Logo on WBN Website
- Logo in WBN Communications
- Post sponsor company events on WBN Events Page (Member & Partner Events)
BYA FINALIST COCKTAIL RECEPTION - $8000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 4 Gala tickets
- 8 tickets at Finalists Reception
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Logo recognition on BYA promotional collateral
- Signage at BYA finalist reception
- Half page ad in Gala program
- Logo on Finalist Reception Step & Repeat (photo wall background)
- Logo on WBN website
- Logo on BYA website
BYA GALA DINNER WINE SPONSOR – $6000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 4 Gala tickets
- 4 tickets to BYA Finalist Reception
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Logo included in each table favour (provided by WBN) at each place setting
- Branded recognition on tables and/or wine bottles
- Logo on WBN website
- Logo in WBN communications
- Logo on BYA website
PRE-GALA COCKTAIL RECEPTION – $4000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 2 Gala tickets
- 2 tickets to BYA Finalist Reception
- Light snack
- Branded signature drink
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Logo on Gala signage
- Logo on BYA website
BYA GALA FAVOURS – $4000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 2 Gala tickets
- 2 tickets to BYA Finalist Reception
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Logo on BYA website
DESSERT AT BYA GALA – $4000
- Logo on Gala Sponsor Reel
- 2 Gala tickets
- 2 tickets to BYA Finalist Reception
- Logo and level of sponsorship listed in Gala program on sponsors page
- Dessert recognition on table menu
- Logo on BYA website
BYA GALA RESERVED COCKTAIL TABLE – $500
- 4 drink tickets
- Hors d’oeuvres sampling plate for you and your guests
- Reserved cocktail table with table sign [8.5×11″] & tent card [5×7] with your logo and/or company name
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BYAs
Please visit www.thebyas.ca to learn more about the BYAs.
BECOME A BYA SPONSOR
If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s BYAs, please email sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca.
Program Opportunities
TO SPONSOR, OR FOR MORE DETAILS
Please contact us at
sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca.
Scholarship Program - $8000
WBN believes in paying it forward. Three annual scholarships celebrate the accomplishments of female students in business at Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Algonquin College. Since the program began in 1991, we have awarded 90 up-and- coming women in business a total of $123,975.
Mentorship Program - $2500
The WBN Mentorship Program pairs emerging and mid-level entrepreneurs and corporate professionals seeking skills development and professional growth with experienced local mentors who are established entrepreneurs or senior-level corporate professionals. We host monthly meetings and workshops to cover topics such as career/business strategy, setting goals, leadership, the power of resilience, life-work balance and more.
Event Opportunities
Event series sponsorship includes:
- Recognition with company logo appearing on event banner displayed at all events in sponsored series.
- Logo recognition on the WBN website.
- Recognition as a sponsor and company logo featured in a post on the WBN Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.
- Supplied photo and caption to be shared on the sponsor’s social media platforms letting your network know that you are a WBN Sponsor.
- Recognition with company logo appearing in follow-up thank-you email sent to all event attendees.
- Verbal recognition at each of the events to thank you for your sponsorship.
- Opportunity for your representative to give a brief introduction to your company.
- Opportunity to contribute relevant content related to the session topic
| Event Name | Event Description | Sponsorship Price |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Mix & Mingle | Our most popular event! Every month WBN members start the day with an energetic group of fellow businesswomen who come together to listen, learn and discuss various topics with guest speakers who are fellow members. | $2,400 |
| Power Hour Breakfast | Our members gain practical skills and share knowledge in these sessions that help participants professionally with interesting, interactive, and relevant presentations on different topics, delivered by members who are experts in their fields. | $2,000 |
| Lunch & Learn | An hour-long workshop where members come away having learned a skill or technique. Given the nature of this event, we limit attendance to between 20 and 30 people, to allow for a more intimate environment. | $1,000 |
| Women in Series | A 30- to 45-minute speaking opportunity for experienced speakers and corporate/professional women. | $3,000 |
| Wine Down | Usually held in rotating locations, our Wine Down is an informal opportunity to get to know fellow members. | $2,400 |
Interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities?
If you are interested in sponsoring a WBN event, program or the BYAs, please email sponsorship@womensbusinessnetwork.ca.