SOTN 2025 - Sponsorship
Thursday, 3 April 2025
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Sponsorship Opportunities
On Thursday 3 April 2025 in Toronto, Northern Policy Institute will host its annual State of the North Fundraiser. Over 200 senior private and public sector leaders will join the Institute to hear this year's featured speaker, Al McDonald.
Al moved to North Bay from Labrador when he was 16. Serial entrepreneur, three term Mayor, MPP, Citizen of the Year, twice Newsmaker of the Year – Al is a North Bay success story and, in turn, a proud promoter of North Bay and Northern Ontario. He will be exploring Northern Ontario's Advantage – affordable housing, good jobs, quality education, solid health care, expanding transportation, and reliable infrastructure – a competitive blend of a great quality of life and an affordable cost of living.
ABOUT STATE OF THE NORTH
Each year, Northern Policy Institute provides an update on the state of Ontario's northern regions. We use a set of environmental, social, and economic indicators that are selected in partnership with our regional partners. During the pre-dinner reception and throughout the evening we will share key facts about northern Ontario with attendees, and each attendee gets a copy of NPI's latest State of the North “report card”. After the event the report card is also directly distributed to all Ontario MPPs, Northern Ontario MPs, federal and provincial deputy ministers, federal party leaders, northern Ontario Chiefs, and northern Ontario Mayors.
WHY SPONSOR?
- Promote growth and prosperity in Northern Ontario
- Inform clients or colleagues about Northern Ontario
- Identify expansion opportunities for your business
- Strengthen your position as a leader in Northern Ontario
- Build connections across public and private sectors
- Break into southern Ontario markets by promoting Northern Ontario opportunities, products, and services
- Expand your market reach through social media and other event promotions
- Support independent, evidence-based analysis for and from northern Ontario by supporting NPI's largest annual fundraiser
PRESENTING SPONSOR $15,000 – ONE available
The Presenting Sponsor enjoys high visibility and impact alongside important Northern Ontario issues.
- “XXX Presents State of the North” on all event material
- Speaking opportunity (5 minutes)
- Table of 8 for the event
- Digital banner up with logo during event
- Company signage during event (large sign 18” x 24”)
- Full page profile in SOTN Report Card (with link to sponsor website in digital version)
- Recognition in Due North e-newsletter (with logo link to sponsor website)
- Recognition on NPI website (with logo link to sponsor website)
- Recognition on NPI social media platforms (with logo link to sponsor website)
- Verbal recognition at event
COMMUNITY OR INDUSTRY PROFILE $5,000 – EIGHT available
COME TOGETHER – multiple organizations are welcome to join together to collectively purchase a profile for their community
Community Profile Sponsors enjoy visibility and impact alongside important Northern Ontario issues.
- Digital banner up with logos and “key fact(s)” about your community during event
- Community/Industry infographic factsheet displayed during pre-dinner reception
- Two-page community/industry profile in SOTN Report Card (link to sponsor(s) website in digital version)
- Recognition in Due North e-newsletter (link to online community profile and sponsor(s) website)
- Recognition on NPI website (link to online community profile and sponsor(s) website)
- Recognition on NPI social media platforms (link to online community profile and sponsor(s) website)
- Verbal recognition at event
STUDENT & YOUTH SPONSOR $2,000 – FIVE available
A Youth Sponsorship allows 2 registered students (college, university, middle or high school) or any youth (under 25) in career transition to attend State of the North for free (reasonable travel, accommodation, and registration all included). Allowing them to build connections, collaborations, and camaraderie. Sponsors receive:
- 2 tickets to the event
- Digital recognition during event (with logo)
- Recognition in Due North e-newsletter (with logo link to sponsor website)
- Recognition on NPI website (with logo link to sponsor website)
- Recognition on all NPI social media platforms (with logo link to sponsor website)
Do you have an idea for a unique sponsorship opportunity to meet your needs? Reach out to discuss how we can create a meaningful sponsorship tailored to your business.
DEADLINE FOR SPONSORS: 15 February 2025
To reserve your sponsorship level, or for more information please contact:
Charles Cirtwill, President & CEO
T: 807 632 7999