SPONSORSHIP&MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY-DECEMBER2026
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The mission of the Minot Area Chamber EDC is to advocate for and invest in business activity by being a collaborative partner in the community, focused on improving quality of life for all. One of the ways we achieve this mission by offering our member investors unique sponsorship and marketing opportunities that amplify your brand to Minot's most engaged business professionals.
From signature events to military appreciation opportunities, we host events throughout the year that draw thousands of business-minded people. Our programs serve aspiring entrepreneurs, budding leaders, and future generations of North Dakotans. And newsletter, attracts a loyal readership.
As you learn more about our sponsorship and marketing opportunities, do not hesitate to connect with our team with questions. We look forward to helping you make an even greater impact on the Minot area!
Brekka Kra
SPONSORVISIBILITY
When you sponsor an event or program with the Minot Area Chamber EDC at any level, your logo and/or company will be: Listedonourwebsite'seventlandingpage
Includedinalldedicatedeventpromotion,includingemails,newslettermentions, andsocialmediapromotions
Featuredondigitaland/orprintsignageonsiteatthevenue
Recognizedverballyduringtheevent
*All visibility instances as applicable for venue, event, etc.
STARTUPMINOTNETWORKING
Start Up Minot is designed to invigorate, encourage and entice entrepreneurs in the Minot region to execute their business idea The monthly business showcase/networking event highlights the stories of new and growing companies while connecting like-minded business leaders. Each networking event is the second Thursday of the month, so visit our calendar for details on speakers.
to maintain sponsorship in 2026
JANUARY28-APRIL1,2026
The Start Up Minot Academy powered by CO.STARTERS is a 10 week cohort-based program with the goal of giving fresh minds the tools, insights and relationships needed to succeed in implementing their business idea Guest speakers, experts in their field from the community, will be at every class to help bring real-life answers to real-life questions.
THECOMMUNICATOR
PUBLISHEDMONTHLY
The Communicator is the monthly digital newsletter of the Minot Area Chamber EDC. Each issue tells stories related to the local business community, reports on MACEDC events and programs, and includes news from our member-investors.
Advertisements reach a highly engaged audience of business community members who spent a significant amount of time reading The Communicator each month
FULLPAGEAD
$225PERMONTH
HALFPAGEAD
$150PERMONTH
QUARTERPAGEAD
$100PERMONTH
EAGLEAWARDS
PRESENTEDMONTHLY|ANNOUNCEDONLINE
There's an old saying in management: "Don't send your ducks to eagle school." There are a lot of ducks in the world, and very few eagles. Eagles can handle a variety of tasks and/or problems, and go out of their way to be helpful. Eagles make customers feel special, and keep them coming back. No problem is too great they love the challenge.
Each month the Minot Area Chamber EDC honors "eagle" employees in the Minot area who have been nominated by customers for their outstanding customer service. Eagle Award Facebook posts typically earn 10,000+ impressions per month.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027 SOLD
MONTHLYSPONSOR $500PERMONTH
MILITARYAFFAIRS
JANUARY-DECEMBER2026
Support goes to help Minot military members thoughout the year.
TEAM MINOT COOKIE DRIVE:
Each year, freshly baked cookies are collected from the base and community to distribute holiday cheer to airmen.
Operation Homebound:
Operation Homebound is an initiative to help send young airmen home over the holiday season when they might not otherwise have the opportunity. Efforts include donations, dining events, raffles, and more.
ADOPT AN AIRMAN:
First-term Airmen enrolled in the program are not only new to the Air Force, but many are far away from home, family, and friends for the first time. The Adopt an Airman program fosters supportive relationships between Minot community members and Airmen who are just starting their Air Force careers.
$1,000+
Donation to help support overall military appreciation Businesses, organizations, or individuals that support will be recognized throughout the year
Donation to help purchase tickets to send airmen home during the November - January timeframe $500
$100-$999
Donation to help support overall military appreciation
JUNIORACHIEVEMENT
INMINOTAREAK-5CLASSROOMSDURINGSCHOOLYEAR
This economics-based program is an opportunity for business leaders to teach young people the importance of the free enterprise system. Volunteers go into the classrooms of teachers who request to have Junior Achievement curriculum taught in their class. The curriculum lasts one hour a week for five weeks, and helps mold young people into smart consumers, credit savvy and ready for the real world Money used for this program goes towards purchasing the kits needed to teach 150 classes in grades K-5 in Minot public and private schools. This program is in its 29th year at the Chamber EDC.
Grade level programs include:
Kindergarten: Wants/needs, how to save money
1st Grade: Families, wants/needs
2nd Grade: Our community, elections, mass production
3rd Grade: Planning a City
4th Grade: Our region and the economy
5th Grade: Our nation and the economy
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$3,000
Your brand/logo would be included in print materials
Availability limited to 2
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027
SPONSORASCHOOL
$1,500
Your brand/logo would be included in print materials
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2025
SPONSORAKIT
$250
2
WOMENCONNECT
THREEEVENTSPERYEAR
Women Connect is a program focused on developing female professionals through sessions that focus on topics important to a woman's professional and personal life.
INTENTIONALCOLLISIONS JANUARY27,2026
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Includes 8 tickets at event Right to maintain sponsorship in 2026
Join us for Intentional Collisions as mentors will meet one on one with those attending in a speed dating type atmopshere.
SPRINGSHOWCASE MAY2026
In 2025 this event featured a powerful panel discussion where inspiring women from various fields shared their personal journeys, struggles, and triumphs over imposter syndrome
SIGNATUREEVENT OCTOBER2026
The 2025 signature event featured Survivor Nicaragua contestant, author, professional speaker, and South Dakota native Holly Hoffman!
SHARESPONSOR
$1,000
Includes 4 tickets at event
BUILDSPONSOR
$500
Includes 2 tickets at event
GIVESPONSOR
$250
THEANNUALMEETING
MARCH23,2026|REGENCYEVENTCENTER
The Minot Area Chamber EDC Annual Meeting is an evening gathering of member-investors and other special guests to reflect on the most recent year of accomplishments and milestones in the community, to look ahead to the coming year, and to hear from a featured keynote speaker. The event includes a plated dinner and the presentation of the Impact Awards, an annual tradition for the event honoring local businesses and their commitment to the Minot area.
The 2025 Annual Meeting included an address by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong.
VIPTABLESPONSOR
Includes one reserved table for 8
Optimal seating near the stage
First to be served with head table
Recognition at event
Availability limited to 5
TABLESPONSOR
Includes one reserved table for 8 220 ATTENDEE CAPACITY - SELLS OUT QUICKLY
Prices for table sponsorships are being finalized and will be available soon
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027
NATIONALCIVICSBEE
APRIL10, 2026|MINOTSTATEUNIVERSITY
The Minot Area Chamber EDC partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the region’s first National Civics Bee competition on April 11, 2025. The nonpartisan civics event encourages young Americans to engage in civics and explore ways that they can contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders flexed their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes for the top three places The state competition was in July where finalists competed for a spot on the National Civics Bee stage in Washington, D.C. on November 11.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$2,500
$1,500
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027 GOLDSPONSOR
$1,000 SILVERSPONSOR
2026PRESENTINGSPONSOR
PRAIRIEWARRIORAUCTION
APRIL23,2026|NDSTATEFAIRCENTER
The Prairie Warrior Auction is a casual event featuring a live auction, silent auction, raffle games, and more to support the squadrons of Minot Air Force Base. Proceeds allow airmen to participate in moraleboosting events at reduced costs or for no charge.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Includes a reserved table of 8 near the stage
Expedited auction check-out process
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027
PLATINUMSPONSOR
$2,500
Includes a reserved table of 8 near the stage
Expedited auction check-out process
Limited number availabile SOLD
TABLESPONSOR
$1,000
Includes a reserved table of 8
$1000 given to Operation Homebound program
NDNUCLEARTRIADSYMPOSIUM
APRIL28,2026|CLARIONHOTEL&CONVENTIONCENTER
Task Force 21 presented the first North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium to over 200 attendees in 2024. Local and national military leaders, experts, and government officials spoke about the importance of nuclear modernization, educated community members on nuclear deterrence, and discussed the effects it has on the United States' adversaries at the half-day event.
Task Force 21 (TF 21) is an activity of the Minot Area Chamber EDC that educates the local community, North Dakota officials, members of Congress and the public on national security issues, particularly ones that affect Minot Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force, and our nuclear deterrent.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Recognition for sponsorship at event
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027 PLATINUMSPONSOR
$2,500
Recognition for sponsorship at event
SUPPORTSPONSOR
$500
CITYWIDESPRINGCLEANUP
MAY1&2,2026
The Citywide Cleanup is an effort to beautify our community before summer arrives. Minot Area Chamber EDC memberinvestors and any other community members are invited to clean up around their buildings and to provide volunteers to clean the city entrances.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$3,000
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2026
COMMITTOCLEAN VolunteerOpportunity
Your company/group will receive a call-out on social media and Communicator during and after the cleanup event
2026PRESENTINGSPONSOR
MILITARYDAYINTHEPARKS
JUNE12,2026|OAKPARK
In partnership with the Minot Park District, the Minot Area Chamber EDC hosts Military Appreciation Day at Oak Park to enjoy a free lunch buffet. In addition, those with military IDs can enjoy free access for the day at Roosevelt Park Pool (weather permitting) and Roosevelt Park Zoo during their normal operating hours
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Recognition for sponsorship at event Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027
PLATINUMSPONSOR
$2,500
Recognition for sponsorship at event SOLD
SUPPORTSPONSOR
$500
MILITARYGOLFSCRAMBLE
AUGUST17,2026|BEOWULFGOLFCOURSE
The Military Affairs Golf Scramble is hosted by the Minot Area Chamber EDC Military Affairs Committee. It serves as an opportunity for the community to treat military troops to a day of golf at the Beowulf Golf Course, formerly Minot Country Club. All proceeds from the event benefit the airmen of Minot Air Force Base
With the purchase of a team in the Military Appreciation Golf Tournament, a team will be provided to Airmen serving at Minot Air Force Base at no charge. Donations for prizes for the tournament are always welcome.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$2,500
HOLE-IN-ONESPONSOR
$1000
BEVERAGECARTSPONSOR
$500
4-PERSONTEAM
Prices for the above sponsorships are being finalized and will be available soon
COMMUNITYLEADERSHIPINSTITUTE
SEPTEMBER3-OCTOBER22,2026
The Community Leadership Institute, or CLI, is an eight-week course that teaches participants all that the City of Minot has to offer. Sessions focus on the following areas:
Minot Air Force Base
Economic Development - Sponsored by Ackerman-Estvold Community
Graduation - Sponsored by Town & Country Credit Union
Spots limited to 25 active community members.
WEEKLYSPONSOR
$300
Recognition for sponsorship that week Limit to 1 sponsor per week
TF21NUCLEARTRIADSYMPOSIUM
SEPTEMBER18,2026|ARMY&NAVYCLUB,WASHINGTOND.C.
The annual Nuclear Triad Symposium is an event hosted by Minot's Task Force 21 in an effort to hear from expert speakers and panelists from key nuclear offices on national security issues and updates. Each symposium has been focused on building a consensus to devote sufficient resources to sustaining and modernizing all three legs of our nuclear triad.
Task Force 21 (TF 21) is an activity of the Minot Area Chamber EDC that educates the local community, North Dakota officials, members of Congress and the public on national security issues, particularly ones that affect Minot Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force, and our nuclear deterrent.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Recognition for sponsorship at event Right to maintain sponsorship in 2026
PLATINUMSPONSOR
$2,500
Recognition for sponsorship at event
SUPPORTSPONSOR
$500
2025PRESENTINGSPONSOR
SHOWCASEOFBUSINESS
NOVEMBER12,2026|NDSTATEFAIRCENTER
Each year, the Minot Area Chamber EDC hosts the Showcase of Business, a themed networking event that gives area businesses the opportunity to highlight what makes them unique. The event features 70 member-investor booths, food, a cash bar, and more.
The 2026 Showcase of Business theme is Red Carpet We’re excited to see businesses show off their creativity by decking out their booth with movie magic, whether it be a specific movie, a genre, or something else! Attendees are also encouraged to dress the part. Whether it’s an outfit for the after-party, something to wear at an awards show, or your a costume from a favorite film, we’re looking forward to everyone getting into the Hollywood spirit!
Get ready to connect, celebrate, and share in the film fun.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
$5,000
Prominent feature at event, including four 10x10 booths and 40 admission tickets along with a half-page ad in The Communicator Right to maintain sponsorship in 2026
PLATINUMSPONSOR
$1,000
Includes three 10 x 10 booths and 30 admission tickets along with a quarter page ad in the Minot Area Chamber EDC Communicator
GOLDSPONSOR
$500
Includes two 10 x 10 booths and 20 passes for event
DINNERONTHEPRAIRIE
FALL2027
Dinner on the Prairie is a semi-annual event that brings together ag producers, community leaders, and consumers to learn about agriculture and where their food comes from through meaningful conversations with producers, a meal made from ingredients common to North Dakota crops, and education about farming and ranching. The event is inviteonly and free of charge to those in attendance.
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
Includes 8 seats at event
Right to maintain sponsorship in 2027
PLATINUMSPONSOR
$2,000
Includes 4 seats at event
Business name + logo included in all marketing materials and key social media posts
GOLDSPONSOR
$1,000
Includes 2 seats at event
Business name + logo included on marketing and social media posts
SILVERSPONSOR
$250
Includes 2 seats at event
Business name included on program and group social media post
OURMISSION
It is the mission of the Minot Area Chamber EDC to advocate for and invest in business activity by being a collaborative partner in the community, focused on improving quality of life for all
OURVISION
To be the go-to organization for our business community to drive key initiatives that build and strengthen our economy.
OURVALUES
Advocacy: We serve as the champion and voice for business by representing the best interests of our member-investors at local, regional, and national levels.
Catalyst: We are a catalyst and convener for regional economic development focusedonbusinessexpansion,retentionandrecruitment.
Collaboration: We are stronger and better together. Partnership is the core of whatwedo,workingtogethertostrengthenourcommunity.
Community: We focus on creating a diverse community in which people want tolive,work,andplay.
Leadership: We encourage community involvement and provide opportunities forengagementandleadershipdevelopment.
Integrity: We are stewards of the community resources with which we have beenentrusted.
