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GIAEDC & Chamber 2026
Discover the sponsorship opportunities available at each of our annual events. These sponsorships play a vital role in supporting community growth while also providing meaningful advertising opportunities for your business.
2026 Annual Events
The Annual Meeting is Grand Island’s premier business event and draws nearly 500 partners. The event features presentations of the awards and an impactful keynote.
Boulder Flatts, June 11, 2026
Networking Hour: 5:30p-6:30p
Dinner and Program: 6:30p
Registration will open here in March 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Event Sponsor - $2,750
- Table of 8 in prime location
- Logo on all promotional materials and event signage
- Mentioned during event
- Featured on social media and website
Reception / Dessert / Stage / Media Sponsor - $1,750
- 4 tickets to event
- Logo on selected promotional materials
- Mentioned during event
- Featured on social media and website
The Golf Outing is one of our most popular networking events. This event is held in July at Indianhead Golf Course and consists of 18-hole game with a shotgun start. The Golf Outing is very popular and an annual sellout! The Golf Outing committee helps promote and secure flag sponsors and raffle prizes for this annual event.
Indianhead Golf Club
July 31, 2026
registration opens at 9a. Tee off at 10a
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Snack Shack Sack Sponsor - $1,750
- One team of 4 ($600 value) including meals, 18 holes, and 2 carts
- Option to have a representative at event
- Recognition verbally before and after event
- Social media and newsletter shout out
- Company logo placed on all marketing materials
- Logo on all snack bags
Event Sponsor - $1,500
- One team of 4 ($600 value) including meals, 18 holes, and 2 carts
- An option to have a booth at the event
- Recognition verbally before and after event
- Social media and newsletter shout out
- Company logo placed on all marketing materials
- Logo on large sign at entrance of golf clubhouse
Cart Sponsor - $1,400
- One team of 4 ($600 value) including meals, 18 holes, and 2 carts
- Logo on 70+ golf cart tags
- Recognition verbally before and after event
- Company logo placed on all marketing material
Food Sponsor - Awards - $1,250
- One team of 4 ($600 value) including meals, 18 holes, and 2 carts
- Option to have a representative at event
- Recognition verbally before and after event
- Social media and newsletter shout out
- Company logo placed on all marketing materials
Beverage Sponsor - $600
- Logo on beverage ticket distributed to all golfers
- Recognition verbally before and after event
- Company logo placed on all marketing materials
- Early bird registration
Hole Sponsor - $500 PLUS $50 gift of choice
- An option to have a booth and representative at the hole
- Recognition verbally during event announcements
- Company logo or name placed on all marketing materials
- Logo on sign at sponsored hole
- Early bird registration
Celebrate the season with one of the largest parades on record! Over 90 bands and 80 float entries from across the state of Nebraska march in this October parade. This event draws over 15,000 attendees. GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce broadcast live from Tourism Downtown Grand Island. The broadcast extends to an audience of more than 35,000.
Parade Sponsor: Contact for Pricing
- All promotional content
- The 3rd Street banner
- The broadcast frame
- Broadcast commercials
- The field competition scoreboard at Memorial Stadium
Field Competition Sponsor - $1,500:
Over 20 bands compete in field marching at Grand Island Senior High’s Memorial Field. This event draws over 2,500 attendees.
- All promotional content
- Name/ logo in program
- Verbal recognition at event
- Logo on field competition scoreboard at Memorial Stadium
Parade Trophy Sponsor - $1,500:
- All promotional content
- Verbal recognition at award ceremony
- Logo placed on awards
- Logo placed in physical/ digital programs
Field Competition Trophy Sponsor - $1,500:
- All promotional content
- Verbal recognition at award ceremony
- Logo placed on awards
- Logo placed in physical/ digital programs
Program Sponsor - $500:
- All promotional content for field comp.
- Verbal recognition at field comp.
- Logo placed in physical/ digital programs
Community Sponsor - $500:
- Select promotional content
- Verbal recognition at award ceremony
- Name listed in physical/ digital program
Big Idea is our local take on Shark Tank. Entrepreneurs submit their concepts in advance, finalists are selected, and they pitch LIVE in front of an audience and a panel of judges. Top ideas receive access to key resources, discounted services, business coaching, and startup funding to launch their business in Grand Island.
Interested in sponsoring entrepreneurs in our community? This the perfect opportunity.
Prize Sponsorships | $2,500 - 1st Place | $1,250 - 2nd Place | $500 - 3rd Place:
- Logo + website link on website
- Logo on collateral
- Social media and event recognition
- Logo on all event materials
Venue Sponsor - $1,000:
- Logo + website link on website
- Social media and event recognition
- Logo placed around venue
Stage and Event Sponsor - $500:
- Logo + website link on website
- Social media and event recognition
- Logo placed on stage
Popcorn Bar Sponsor - $250:
- Logo + website link on website
- Social media and event recognition
- Logo placed at popcorn bar
Thrive in GI Day welcomes Wayne State College and nearly 40 Career Scholar students to Grand Island. The day features business tours, a working lunch, and dinner, students get a firsthand look at internship opportunities and life in our community—thanks to our partnership with Wayne State College.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Lunch Sponsor - $500
- Logo on all promotional materials and event signage
- Mentioned during event
- Featured on social media and website
Dinner Sponsor - 3 Spots Available ($500/each)
- Logo on all promotional materials and event signage
- Mentioned during event
- Featured on social media and website
2026 Reccurring Events
Business After Hours (BAH) is a Thursday evening networking event from 4:30-6:30 PM that brings together Grand Island business owners, professionals, and community members in a relaxed setting. It's a great way to boost your visibility by showcasing your products, services, and space, whether you're a new or established business.
Hosting is flexible, meaning you can keep it casual with an open house or include elements like a brief presentation, tours, or giveaways.
We will only be scheduling one BAH event per month this year.
Available months are listed below:
- February 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- December 2026
Click the link above this dropdown to express interest in hosting a BAH event! Availability may vary.
What We Provide:
- Event promotion via newsletter, email, website, and social media
- GIAEDC & Chamber Staff Presence
- Photos from the event, delivered as a digital file
- Photos published in the Chamber newsletter & social media
What You Provide:
- High-resolution, full-color logo
- Refreshments for guest (optional, but encouraged)
Hosting Fee
- Sole Business: $500
- Co-Host: (2 Businesses): $300 each
A Ribbon Cutting or groundbreaking is a celebratory event that marks a major milestone for a business, such as a grand opening, expansion, renovation, or new ownership. These events formally introduce your business to the community while celebrating growth and achievement.
These events are typically held midweek and can include a brief program with speeches, photo opportunities, and tours or product showcases. Hosted with support from GIAEDC & Chamber staff, events typically include brief remarks and photo opportunities and are promoted through newsletters and social media to maximize visibility and community engagement.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn events are a great way for our members to share their expertise, promote their services, and connect with fellow business leaders in professional, informative setting. These events offer a platform to engage with a local community, build relationships, and provide valuable insights—all over lunch, provided by the host business.
Scheduling & Location
- Lunch & Learns are held from 12:00-1:00 PM and are hosted at a venue selected by the GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce.
- Event dates will be determined based on the business's preferred timing and coordinated to ensure alignment with the GIAEDC & Chamber's schedules.
- The GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce will select and coordinate the venue for each Lunch & Learn and will confirm the location with the host business prior to finalizing event details.
Reservation Fee
- To reserve your preferred Lunch & Learn month, a $50 non-refundable reservation fee is required at the time of booking.
- Your reservation will be confirmed once payment is received.
If you would like more information, please contact elaudenklos@grandisland.org
Connect & Grow
Connectors provide an opportunity for individuals who are interested in professional development to expand their growth through networking, community involvement, training and partnership outreach. Connectors ensure that every business partner realizes the value of their investment by communicating information about programs and events and the direct relationship with business growth.
To find out more about our Connectors, please email gcope@grandisland.org.
Grand Island Young Professionals builds a diverse and connected community of young leaders in Central Nebraska. Through networking, volunteering, and professional development, we are shaping the future of Grand Island.
Membership is open to anyone 21 to 40 who is motivated, curious, and ready to grow. Being a professional is about impact, not a title.
In 2026, love where you live. Get involved, make a difference, and leave your mark on your community.
To find out more about our Young Professionals Group, please email: elaudenklos@grandisland.org.
Reach over 2,000 contacts with a dedicated email focused solely on your business, products, or services. E-blasts are $150 each and go out via email on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’ll gather a bit of information from you and follow up with available dates.
Our Business Spotlights highlight member businesses on social media and are shared on Wednesdays. We’ll schedule a quick visit to your business to snap a photo. Photo ops can be professional, fun, or anything in between—your spotlight, your style.