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Become a Sponsor

We believe that by assisting veteran-owned businesses, helping veterans find employment and providing educational resources, we can greatly enhance their opportunities for independence and self-sufficiency.

Position your company with other businesses, agencies and influential members of the community dedicated to helping veterans transition into their professional careers.

If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of VETCON, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and a member from the VETCON team will reach out to you! We are grateful for each potential sponsor’s support and passion for the VETCON mission.

Sponsorship Deadlines

  • Please be sure to bookmark the deadlines below.
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Program deadline for sponsor ads and logos.
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Final deadline for sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please note: Tickets to the conference are included with each level of sponsorship. Hotel rooms are NOT included with any sponsorship levels. Room reservations can be made directly with the Desmond Hotel by calling: (518) 869-8100

Sponsorship invoices must be paid within 14 days of receipt. No sponsorship benefits will be activated until payment is received. Thank you!

Only two opportunities at this level!

  • This level is for the official sponsors of Day 1 and 2 of VETCON 2025.
  • Verbal recognition at the opening ceremony, breakfast, lunches, Business Plan and Veteran in Business award presentations, and closing remarks.
  • Opportunity to provide 3–5-minute welcome comments and business overview at the opening lunch.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo featured on the cover and a full-page ad in the event program.
  • Logo featured on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo featured on VETCON website.
  • Opportunity to present at one of our educational sessions.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Eight 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Top sponsor recognition award.

Only two opportunities at this level!

  • This level is for the official lunch sponsor of Day 1 or Day 2 of VETCON 2025.
  • Logo featured on tabletop signage at every lunch table on your day of sponsorship.
  • Verbal recognition at the opening ceremony, breakfast, lunches, Business Plan and Veteran in Business award presentations, and closing remarks.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on the VETCON website.
  • Half-page ad space in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Six 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Top sponsor recognition award.

Only one opportunity at this level!

  • This level is for the official breakfast sponsor on Day 2 of VETCON 2025.
  • Logo featured on tabletop signage at every breakfast table.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Only one opportunity at this level!

  • This level is for the official sponsor of the VETCON 2025 Business Plan Competition. Your sponsorship fee goes 100% toward the cash prizes available for the three Business Plan Competition finalists.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo featured on the VETCON website, and any announcements / promotional material related to the business plan competition.
  • Logo in the event program prominently displayed with business plan competition information.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Logo printed on oversized checks presented to business plan competition finalists.
  • Involvement in competition winner presentation, including presenting checks to finalists.
  • Four 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth with prime positioning.
  • Four 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Only one opportunity at this level!

  • This level is for the official sponsor of the VETCON 2025 Veterans in Business Awards. Your sponsorship fee goes 100% toward the award for each of the five Veterans in Business Awards available.
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Involvement in competition winner presentation, including presenting awards.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Conference attendee list provided.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Collateral or promotional item included in our attendee gift bag.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Company name listed in event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • One 2-day ticket for your attendee.

In Kind / Promotional Opportunities

Looking to get more exposure for your business, even after VETCON 2025? Consider becoming one of our in-kind / promotional sponsors! We have several opportunities to build you brand with take home items that our attendees will keep for years. Your sponsorship is completely hands off – meaning we will select the product, finalize the artwork, facilitate production and shipping, and get each item into our attendee bags all for you!

Your logo will be screen printed on the back of a stylish VETCON baseball cap distributed to all attendees!

  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Logo included on signage throughout the event.
  • Logo included on VETCON website.
  • Half-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Four 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Your logo will be printed on the VETCON water bottle distributed to all attendees!

  • Logo projected during all general sessions throughout the conference.
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Each attendee will be wearing their individualized name badge and lanyard with YOUR logo on it every day of the conference!

  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.
  • Networking booth.
  • Two 2-day tickets for your attendees.
  • Conference attendee list provided.

Sponsorship Form

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring VETCON 2025! Please complete the following form and a member of our team with contact you with next steps.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@vetconny.com with any questions.

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